Check out the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by Coldwell Banker Mid-America. Publisher Dan Holm interviews Ankeny boys' swimming coach Justin Crouch and standout senior Trent Frandson about the Hawks' runner-up finish in the state meet, and he also previews this week's state wrestling tournament with coaches Jack Wignall of … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 125
Trent Frandson
WHAT A FINALE!: Frandson wins 4 titles, leads Hawks to runner-up finish
It was a near-perfect ending to Trent Frandson's magnificent high school swimming career. The Ankeny senior won two more individual state titles on Saturday at the Linn-Mar Aquatic Center, where he also claimed two relay crowns while leading the Hawks to a runner-up finish overall. He was named the co-athlete of the year along with Waukee's Andrew Reiter, … [Read more...] about WHAT A FINALE!: Frandson wins 4 titles, leads Hawks to runner-up finish
Hawk swimmers qualify the ‘biggest state meet team in Ankeny history’
The main objective for the Ankeny boys' swimming team on Saturday was to put itself into position to contend for the state championship next week. The third-ranked Hawks accomplished that goal while also winning a district title at Southeast Polk. They captured nine of the 11 events and racked up 487 points, 35 more than No. 5 Valley. "We had a good … [Read more...] about Hawk swimmers qualify the ‘biggest state meet team in Ankeny history’
Frandson rejoins lineup, but AHS tankers drop 95-75 decision to Waukee
Trent Frandson and his teammates on the Ankeny boys' swimming squad weren't too concerned about the Hawks' 95-75 loss to Waukee on Thursday at Trail Point Aquatics Center. "Dual meets are not our main focus," said Frandson, who was making his season debut for the Hawks. "Our main focus is the state meet, trying to get that championship this year." The … [Read more...] about Frandson rejoins lineup, but AHS tankers drop 95-75 decision to Waukee
Ankeny boys, girls earn all-American honors from NISCA
Several Ankeny male and female swimmers have earned all-American honors from the National Interscholastic Swimming Coaches Association. The top 100 times in each event nationally were recognized as all-American efforts. Junior Trent Frandson, who led the Ankeny boys' team to a second-place finish at the state meet in February, is a four-time all-American. … [Read more...] about Ankeny boys, girls earn all-American honors from NISCA