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Reagan Hanfelt

‘We just had to run our own race’: Jaguars break Drake Relays record in 4×200 relay

April 26, 2025 by Dan Holm

Friday's session of the Drake Relays produced many memorable moments on a cool and overcast day, including a record-setting performance by the Ankeny Centennial boys' track team. The Jaguars raced to a victory in the 4x200 relay in a meet-record time of 1:26.55, finishing .56 seconds ahead of runner-up Newton. It was one of five high school marks that … [Read more...] about ‘We just had to run our own race’: Jaguars break Drake Relays record in 4×200 relay

Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 283

November 15, 2024 by Dan Holm

In the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by Coldwell Banker Mid-America and Revive Clinic and Spa, publisher Dan Holm recaps the state tournament and previews the Senior Volleyball Classic with coach Michele Quick, setter Katie Quick and outside hitter Carley Craighead of Ankeny Christian Academy, outside hitter Delaney Miller of … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 283

‘It’s just really special’: Hawkettes sweep Iowa City High, earn another trip to state

October 30, 2024 by Dan Holm

The players on the Ankeny volleyball team aren't just teammates. They're also best friends--and perhaps that's a big part of their success. The third-ranked Hawkettes advanced to the state tournament for the seventh consecutive year by sweeping No. 11 Iowa City High, 25-15, 25-10, 27-25, in a Class 5A regional final on Tuesday at Ankeny. "We're all … [Read more...] about ‘It’s just really special’: Hawkettes sweep Iowa City High, earn another trip to state

Hawkettes tune up for showdown vs. Jags by sweeping S.E. Polk on Senior Night

September 25, 2024 by Dan Holm

Even with a huge showdown against top-ranked Ankeny Centennial coming up on Thursday, the No. 3 Ankeny volleyball team couldn't afford to look past its opponent on Tuesday. The Hawkettes rolled to a 25-15, 25-15, 25-14 victory over visiting Southeast Polk to stay alive in the CIML Conference race. They improved to 3-1 in the league and 25-3 overall, while … [Read more...] about Hawkettes tune up for showdown vs. Jags by sweeping S.E. Polk on Senior Night

‘They just scrapped and wanted it more’: Warriors halt Ankeny’s winning streak

September 12, 2024 by Dan Holm

The Waukee volleyball team committed nine serving errors during Tuesday's match against visiting Ankeny. On most nights, it would be tough to overcome that many "free" points for your opponent. But ninth-ranked Waukee played so well in every other aspect of the game that it didn't matter. The Warriors avenged Saturday's loss to No. 4 Ankeny at the Marj … [Read more...] about ‘They just scrapped and wanted it more’: Warriors halt Ankeny’s winning streak

Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 274

September 11, 2024 by Dan Holm

In the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by Coldwell Banker Mid-America, publisher Dan Holm interviews Ankeny senior Reagan Hanfelt and coach Liz Baethke along with Ankeny Centennial coach Jessica Rinehart and senior Delaney Miller about the thrilling first few weeks of the volleyball season. Coldwell Banker realtor Ronda Dix also … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 274

‘Everyone played so hard’: Hawkettes beat 4 top-10 teams, win Marj White Classic

September 8, 2024 by Dan Holm

The Valley High School gym is turning into a second home for the Ankeny volleyball team. After sweeping their CIML Conference opener on Tuesday at Valley, the fourth-ranked Hawkettes returned to the Bill Coldiron Fieldhouse on Saturday and captured the championship of the Marj White Classic. They won all five of their matches in the round-robin event, … [Read more...] about ‘Everyone played so hard’: Hawkettes beat 4 top-10 teams, win Marj White Classic

Hawkettes hold off Ankeny Christian Academy to win Ankeny Quadrangular

August 29, 2024 by Dan Holm

(Story by Stephen McDaniel) Two miles are all that separate Ankeny High School and Ankeny Christian Academy. Despite preseason scrimmages and players joining up together on club teams, the Hawkette and Eagle volleyball teams had never faced each other in a regular season matchup. Well the stars finally aligned as the Hawkettes hosted a … [Read more...] about Hawkettes hold off Ankeny Christian Academy to win Ankeny Quadrangular

Hawkettes, Jaguars collide often on opening day of coed state track meet

May 17, 2024 by Dan Holm

The opening day of the coed state track meet featured a few head-to-head battles between the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial girls' teams. In two of the events on Thursday at Drake Stadium, both the Hawkettes and Jaguars scored points. They each earned top-three finishes in the high jump and top-six finishes in the 4x800 relay. "I really enjoy running … [Read more...] about Hawkettes, Jaguars collide often on opening day of coed state track meet

Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 260

May 16, 2024 by Dan Holm

In the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by Coldwell Banker Mid-America, publisher Dan Holm previews the coed state track meet with coach Jordan Mullen and reigning Class 4A state cross country champion Ethan Zuber of the Ankeny boys' team along with standout high jumper Reagan Hanfelt of the Ankeny girls' squad. … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 260

Hawks, Hawkettes sweep team titles at Class 4A SQM in impressive fashion

May 10, 2024 by Dan Holm

It was a jubilant bus ride home for the Ankeny track teams on Thursday night. Both squads captured team titles in a Class 4A state qualifying meet at Council Bluffs. More importantly, the Hawkettes and Hawks unofficially qualified for next week's state meet in 17 and 15 events, respectively. "We are so excited with how our team competed," said Ankeny … [Read more...] about Hawks, Hawkettes sweep team titles at Class 4A SQM in impressive fashion

Ankeny’s Zuber, Beason, Hanfelt shine on record-setting day at Drake Relays

April 26, 2024 by Dan Holm

It didn't take long for the records to fall at this year's Drake Relays. Ankeny junior Ethan Zuber broke the previous Relays record in the boys' 3,200 on Thursday, but had to settle for a runner-up finish. Zuber was edged by sophomore Jaden Merrick of Cedar Falls, who won the race in 8:55.14. Merrick ran the fourth-fastest time on the state's all-time … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Zuber, Beason, Hanfelt shine on record-setting day at Drake Relays

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Reagan Hanfelt, Ankeny girls’ track

April 22, 2024 by Dan Holm

Ankeny junior Reagan Hanfelt is one of the top girls' high jumpers in the state. She was the No. 1 qualifier for this week's Drake Relays with a jump of 5 feet 7 inches at the Hawkette Invitational on April 4. Hanfelt is also a standout on the volleyball court. She earned third-team all-state honors in Class 5A last fall after helping Ankeny to a state … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Reagan Hanfelt, Ankeny girls’ track

Ankeny girls win 5 events, edge Dragons by 5 points to defend Hawkette title

April 5, 2024 by Dan Holm

It was a banner night for the Ankeny girls' track team. The Hawkettes celebrated their Senior Night by winning the Hawkette Invitational on Thursday for the second year in a row. They finished with 122 points, five more than Johnston. Ankeny Centennial also had a good meet. The Jaguars placed third in the eight-team field with 103 points. Ankeny had … [Read more...] about Ankeny girls win 5 events, edge Dragons by 5 points to defend Hawkette title

‘I was fighting for my team’: Sash leads Centennial past Hawkettes in thriller

October 31, 2023 by Dan Holm

It's a shame that one team had to lose in the Jag-Hawk matchup at the state volleyball tournament on Monday. Both squads played well enough to win the Class 5A quarterfinal at Xtream Arena in Coralville. In the end, second-ranked Ankeny Centennial held on for a 25-16, 25-12, 22-25, 14-25, 15-12 victory over No. 7 Ankeny, which nearly overcame a huge … [Read more...] about ‘I was fighting for my team’: Sash leads Centennial past Hawkettes in thriller

‘Unfinished business’: Hawkettes qualify for state, get rematch vs. Centennial

October 25, 2023 by Dan Holm

The Ankeny volleyball team got the rematch that many of the Hawkettes wanted. After sweeping visiting Iowa City Liberty in a Class 5A regional final on Tuesday, seventh-ranked Ankeny will face No. 2 Ankeny Centennial in the quarterfinals of the state tournament on Monday at Xtream Arena in Coralville, beginning at 12:25 p.m. "I would love to go against … [Read more...] about ‘Unfinished business’: Hawkettes qualify for state, get rematch vs. Centennial

Hawkettes roll past Urbandale, will play Iowa City Liberty for trip to state tourney

October 20, 2023 by Dan Holm

The beat goes on for the Ankeny volleyball team. Another injury struck the seventh-ranked Hawkettes, and the players responded with a shrug of their shoulders. With starting middle hitter Ava Wille out of the lineup due to a knee injury, Ankeny rolled to a 25-18, 25-11, 25-9 victory over visiting Urbandale in a Class 5A regional semifinal on … [Read more...] about Hawkettes roll past Urbandale, will play Iowa City Liberty for trip to state tourney

‘We just kept fighting’: Jaguars rally from 2-0 deficit to defeat Ankeny in 5 sets

October 4, 2023 by Dan Holm

There have been only three five-set matches in the storied history of the Ankeny vs. Ankeny Centennial volleyball rivalry. Tuesday's showdown at Centennial may have been the best of those three matches. After dropping the first two sets, the second-ranked Jaguars rallied for an 18-25, 22-25, 25-23, 25-18, 15-11 victory over No. 5 Ankeny to take an 8-7 … [Read more...] about ‘We just kept fighting’: Jaguars rally from 2-0 deficit to defeat Ankeny in 5 sets

‘I love many things about Iowa State!’: Ankeny’s Hanfelt commits to Cyclones

August 11, 2023 by Dan Holm

Another Ankeny volleyball player has made her college plans. A day after teammate Baileigh Carlsen verbally committed to play for Auburn, fellow junior Reagan Hanfelt announced her commitment to Iowa State on Thursday. "I am so excited to announce my verbal commitment to continue my academic and volleyball career at Iowa State University!" Hanfelt … [Read more...] about ‘I love many things about Iowa State!’: Ankeny’s Hanfelt commits to Cyclones

Ankeny girls capture 4×800 relay title, take Class 4A lead with 27 points

May 19, 2023 by Dan Holm

Alli Macke could hardly walk after anchoring Ankeny's 4x800 relay team to a Class 4A state title on Thursday at Drake Stadium. "It really takes a toll on my body, but it's totally worth it to be standing here as state champs with my best friends," said Macke. The sophomore teamed up with Sophie Loeffler, Reagan Prendergast and Drew Beason to win the … [Read more...] about Ankeny girls capture 4×800 relay title, take Class 4A lead with 27 points

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