Ankeny Fanatic

09/16/2026

Ankeny girls win Jag-Hawk rivalry match for 2nd straight year

09/16/2026

"We were treated to nice weather on a soggy, challenging course. There were lots of turns, several small rises and drops, as well as two extended hill climbs. While there were fewer ranked teams than our meets in recent weeks, we still had another exciting race with eight of the top-20 ranked Class 4A girls in Iowa competing": Courtesy of MJ Properties

Jaguars cruise to team title at Rich Engel Classic, avenge loss to No. 3 Cedar Falls September 16, 2026 by Dan Holm The Ankeny Centennial girls’ cross country team easily won the Rich Engel Classic on Thursday at Birdsall Park in Cedar Falls. Shown here are the 12 runners who competed in the varsi...

09/16/2026

"Walking away with a win was the perfect way to end our regular season! So many girls played some of their best tennis of the season, and it was so fun to see all of the hard work, growth in skill, and confidence come together at the same time": Courtesy of MJ Properties

09/16/2026

The Ankeny girls' tennis team will now have a week off before heading to Marshalltown for a Class 2A regional tournament: Courtesy of MJ Properties

Ankeny girls close out regular season at 3-11 after falling to once-beaten Boone September 16, 2026 by Dan Holm Ankeny’s Ella Dietrich hits a shot during a meet earlier this season. The Hawkettes closed out the regular season on Tuesday with a 10-1 loss at Boone. (Photo by Scott Byers) The Ankeny ...

09/15/2026

"It was fun to see the girls compete and battle in the tiebreakers": Courtesy of MJ Properties

09/15/2026

The boys' Class 4A district golf assignments have been announced by the Iowa High School Athletic Association: Courtesy of MJ Properties

Boys’ Class 4A district golf assignments, slated for Oct. 5, announced by IHSAA September 15, 2026 by Dan Holm Ankeny’s Oliver Bormann tees off on the No. 2 hole as Ankeny Centennial’s Charlie Knoll (left) looks on during a CIML Conference triangular meet on Aug. 26 at Briarwood Golf Club. Bot...

09/15/2026

In the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by Legacy Realty of Iowa, LPT and Revive Dermatology Clinic & Spa, publisher Dan Holm previews Friday’s Jag-Hawk football showdown with coach Jeff Bauer, linebacker Rowan Doak and quarterback Mason Machan of Ankeny, and co-head coach Ryan Pezzetti and tight ends Owen Gasperi and Cade Newman of Ankeny Centennial: Courtesy of MJ Properties

Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 361 September 15, 2026 by Dan Holm In the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by Legacy Realty of Iowa and Revive Dermatology Clinic and Spa, publisher Dan Holm previews Friday’s Jag-Hawk football showdown with coach Jeff Bauer, linebacker ...

09/14/2026

Senior outside hitter Ellie Po***ck of the Ankeny Centennial volleyball team is the Ankeny Fanatic prep of the week: Courtesy of MJ Properties

09/14/2026

The Ankeny volleyball team posts a 4-1 record in the Caroline Found Invitational on Saturday at Iowa City West: Courtesy of MJ Properties

09/13/2026

The Ankeny Centennial football team hosted Des Moines Lincoln Friday night on the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. A skydiver delivered the game ball to Ankeny Stadium, and multiple branches of the armed services were in attendance. On the field, the Jaguars rolled to a 45-7 victory to raise their record to 2-1 on the season. Photographer Evan Reiter was on the sidelines for Ankeny Fanatic. Here are some of his photos: Courtesy of MJ Properties