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ACA boys’ basketball coach Selindh departs after nine successful seasons

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Ankeny Christian Academy has apparently found its next boys' basketball coach. ACA Athletic Director Dave Walter told Ankeny Fanatic on Tuesday that he has hired a replacement for Paul Selindh, who guided the Eagles to a 171-42 record during his tenure as the head coach. "We're just looking for the right time to announce it," Walter said. "It'll … [Read more...] about ACA boys’ basketball coach Selindh departs after nine successful seasons

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Ben McDermott, ACA boys’ basketball

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Sophomore Ben McDermott was one of the top reserves this season for the Ankeny Christian Academy boys' basketball team. He helped the Eagles to a 21-4 record. McDermott averaged 6.4 points and 2.8 rebounds per game. He also racked up 33 steals and 11 blocks. McDermott placed fourth on the team with 35 3-point goals. He shot 30.4 percent from behind … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Ben McDermott, ACA boys’ basketball

Eagles’ season ends with 61-54 loss to No. 3 West Fork in substate final

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A furious rally by the Ankeny Christian Academy boys' basketball team came up short in a Class 1A substate final on Saturday at Nevada. The Eagles trailed third-ranked West Fork by 22 points in the second half before closing the gap to 52-49 with 4 minutes 22 seconds left. However, West Fork outscored ACA the rest of the way, 9-5, to hold on for a 61-54 … [Read more...] about Eagles’ season ends with 61-54 loss to No. 3 West Fork in substate final

Ankeny Christian holds off Madrid, will play No. 3 West Fork for trip to state

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During the first quarter of Thursday's game against Madrid, the Ankeny Christian Academy boys' basketball team struggled to solve the Tigers' zone defense. The Eagles fell into an early 14-5 hole and appeared to be in danger of being blown out in a Class 1A district final at Ankeny. The deficit grew to double digits when Madrid's CJ Dean opened the … [Read more...] about Ankeny Christian holds off Madrid, will play No. 3 West Fork for trip to state

Eagles knock off three-time defending state champs, advance to district final

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There will be a new boys' basketball king in Class 1A. Ankeny Christian Academy got a late rebound basket from Nic Worsham to defeat three-time defending state champion Grand View Christian, 48-46, in a district semifinal on Tuesday at Madrid. It was the 14th consecutive victory for the Eagles, who improved to 20-3 on the season and will play Madrid … [Read more...] about Eagles knock off three-time defending state champs, advance to district final

ACA’s Selindh named Class 1A Substate 7 Coach of the Year

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Ankeny Christian Academy boys' basketball coach Paul Selindh has been named the Class 1A Substate 7 Coach of the Year by the Iowa Basketball Coaches Association. Selindh guided the Eagles to a 23-1 record, including the first undefeated regular season in school history. His team advanced to a substate final before suffering its only loss of the year--a … [Read more...] about ACA’s Selindh named Class 1A Substate 7 Coach of the Year

Council Bluffs St. Albert ends Ankeny Christian Academy’s undefeated season

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Ankeny Christian Academy's undefeated boys' basketball season came to an end on Monday. The Eagles lost to Council Bluffs St. Albert, 58-56, in a Class 1A substate final at ADM (Adel). They finished the season with a 23-1 record. "It was a tough game to lose," said ACA coach Paul Selindh. "So close." St. Albert avenged a 62-57 loss at Ankeny … [Read more...] about Council Bluffs St. Albert ends Ankeny Christian Academy’s undefeated season