Ankeny's success on the football field didn't begin with coach Jerry Pezzetti's arrival in 1969. In the previous four decades, Ankeny racked up 11 undefeated seasons, including five in a row from 1933-37 that resulted in a 44-game winning streak. The Hawks also went unbeaten in 1943, 1946, 1950, 1957, 1959 and 1961. Unlike today, most of the stars of … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic announces its all-time Ankeny football team (pre-Pezzetti era)
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Ankeny Fanatic announces its all-time Ankeny boys’ basketball team
It's been more than a month since the Ankeny boys' basketball team capped off an amazing postseason run by winning the Class 4A state title at Wells Fargo Arena. Man, I miss sports. The Hawks' 78-70 victory over Waukee in the championship game was played before a sparse crowd because both schools were limited to just 100 fans due to concern over spread … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic announces its all-time Ankeny boys’ basketball team
Ryan Sears joins his brother in Iowa Basketball Hall of Fame
When Ryan Sears was promoted to the Ankeny boys' varsity basketball team as a freshman, his older brother Todd was the Hawks' star player. "I still remember the one game where we combined for 45 points," said Ryan. "And I had two of them." Ryan eventually joined his brother as an all-state player, helping Ankeny to three consecutive state tournament … [Read more...] about Ryan Sears joins his brother in Iowa Basketball Hall of Fame