A former Ankeny boys' soccer player is coming home. Gavin Mason, who played for Ankeny as a freshman and sophomore in the 2014-15 seasons before transferring to Ankeny Christian Academy, has been named the new head coach of the Ankeny girls' program. His hiring was approved by the Ankeny School Board on Monday night. "I'm very excited," said Mason. … [Read more...] about Former Hawk player Mason named head coach of Ankeny girls’ soccer program
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Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 276
In the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by Coldwell Banker Mid-America and Revive Clinic and Spa, publisher Dan Holm interviews Ankeny activities director Mike Bakker and volleyball players Finley Greiner of Ankeny Centennial and Olivia Eike of Ankeny about Thursday's Jag-Hawk showdown. Revive owner Stef Gatica also makes an … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 276
‘It’s a way of life’: Bakker excited to take on new role as Ankeny Activities Director
Mike Bakker has officially been named the Activities Director at Ankeny High School. Bakker, who previously served as the Activities Director at Southview Middle School, has been filling the role on an interim basis since last month, when Adam McDonnell left for a new position in Cedar Rapids. "I'm really excited about maybe providing some stability to … [Read more...] about ‘It’s a way of life’: Bakker excited to take on new role as Ankeny Activities Director