Elizabeth Overberg of Ankeny Centennial and Rachael Christmann of Ankeny discuss the Class 3A quarterfinal wins by their teams in the girls' state soccer tournament on the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by Coldwell Banker Mid-America. Ankeny softball coach Dave Bingham and Centennial baseball coach Mark Hey also appear to … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 140
Rachael Christmann
Hawkettes top Ames girls for 3rd time, earn rematch against No. 1 Waukee
A regional final matchup against top-ranked Waukee isn't going to intimidate the Ankeny girls' basketball team. If the Hawkettes play like they did on Saturday night, they might even pull off a huge upset. "Coming off this game, I think we played really well," Ankeny guard Jenna Pitz said after the Hawkettes' 73-37 victory over visiting Ames in a Class … [Read more...] about Hawkettes top Ames girls for 3rd time, earn rematch against No. 1 Waukee
Christmann enjoys career night, but Valley gets the win on buzzer-beater
When the Ankeny girls' basketball team needed a spark on Monday night, senior guard Rachael Christmann provided it. Christmann made five 3-point goals in the fourth quarter as the 13th-ranked Hawkettes overcame a 12-point deficit in a CIML non-conference game at No. 10 Valley. Her last 3-pointer from well behind the arc tied the score at 45-45 with 15 … [Read more...] about Christmann enjoys career night, but Valley gets the win on buzzer-beater
Ankeny’s Christmann to play soccer at Wartburg College
The Ankeny connection to the Wartburg women's soccer program continues to grow. Ankeny midfielder Rachael Christmann, who helped the Hawkettes to the Class 3A state title in 2019, has committed to play for the Knights. She will join the Division III program in 2021. When Christmann took an overnight visit to Waverly, she stayed with current Wartburg … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Christmann to play soccer at Wartburg College
Blimpie Sub of the Week: Rachael Christmann, Ankeny girls’ basketball
Junior guard Rachael Christmann helped the Ankeny girls' basketball team to a 10-13 record this season. Christmann played in 19 of the 23 games, averaging 3.7 points and 1.3 rebounds. She shot 43.5 percent from 3-point range, making 20-of-46 attempts. Christmann went 3-for-4 from behind the arc and scored a career-high 11 points in the Hawkettes' … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Rachael Christmann, Ankeny girls’ basketball