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‘We want to compete hard every match’: Hawkettes begin new era under Owens
‘We want to compete hard every match’: Hawkettes begin new era under Owens
Centennial girls top Hempstead, fall to Iowa City West at Jaguar Kickoff Quad
Centennial girls top Hempstead, fall to Iowa City West at Jaguar Kickoff Quad
Jags’ Morris named to 2025 Super Team; Bollwinkel lands spot on 4A 2nd team
Jags’ Morris named to 2025 Super Team; Bollwinkel lands spot on 4A 2nd team
ACHS to host Jaguar Kickoff Quadrangular Friday as girls’ tennis moves to fall sport
ACHS to host Jaguar Kickoff Quadrangular Friday as girls’ tennis moves to fall sport
Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Jordyn Kennedy, Ankeny Centennial softball
Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Jordyn Kennedy, Ankeny Centennial softball

‘We want to compete hard every match’: Hawkettes begin new era under Owens

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The Ankeny girls' tennis team hasn't skipped a beat under new head coach Katie Owens. Owens previously coached the program from 2014-20 before taking some time off to raise her family. "I’m really enjoying being back in the coaching role," said Owens. "It’s been refreshing to work with this group--they’ve shown a lot of enthusiasm and hard work, and … [Read more...] about ‘We want to compete hard every match’: Hawkettes begin new era under Owens

Centennial girls top Hempstead, fall to Iowa City West at Jaguar Kickoff Quad

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Friday was an historic day at the Prairie Ridge tennis courts. The Ankeny Centennial girls' team hosted the Jaguar Kickoff Quadrangular that also included Dubuque Hempstead, Iowa City West and Valley. It marked the beginning of the first-ever fall season for girls' tennis, which was previously played in the spring. "It was a great day to kick off the … [Read more...] about Centennial girls top Hempstead, fall to Iowa City West at Jaguar Kickoff Quad

Jags’ Morris named to 2025 Super Team; Bollwinkel lands spot on 4A 2nd team

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Ankeny Centennial standouts Will Morris and Kohen Bollwinkel have earned all-state honors from the Iowa High School Baseball Coaches Association. Morris, a junior third baseman, was one of 16 players named to the 2025 Super Team. Senior outfielder Drew Owen of North Polk was also selected to the squad. Bollwinkel, a senior outfielder, received … [Read more...] about Jags’ Morris named to 2025 Super Team; Bollwinkel lands spot on 4A 2nd team

ACHS to host Jaguar Kickoff Quadrangular Friday as girls’ tennis moves to fall sport

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It may seem like the girls' tennis season ended just a couple of months ago. And, in fact, it did. Now, with the Iowa Girls' High School Athletic Union moving girls' tennis to a fall sport, Ankeny Centennial coach Alli Gustafson and her players are gearing up for their second season of 2025. Centennial will host the Jaguar Kickoff Quadrangular against … [Read more...] about ACHS to host Jaguar Kickoff Quadrangular Friday as girls’ tennis moves to fall sport

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Jordyn Kennedy, Ankeny Centennial softball

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Junior infielder Jordyn Kennedy helped the Ankeny Centennial softball team to a 34-10 record and a third-place finish in the Class 5A state tournament. She was named to the all-tournament team for the second time in three years. Kennedy was one of the state's best hitters and nearly won the Triple Crown in Class 5A. She led all large-school players with … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Jordyn Kennedy, Ankeny Centennial softball

Vos to play for Large Schools West in IHSBCA All-Star Series on his home field

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Ankeny baseball standout Kinnick Vos will get two more chances to play on his home field. The senior shortstop has been selected to play in the 2025 Iowa High School Baseball Coaches Association All-Star Series. The games will be played at Ankeny High School on Thursday and Friday before moving to Urbandale for the final day of games on Saturday. Vos … [Read more...] about Vos to play for Large Schools West in IHSBCA All-Star Series on his home field

Centennial quartet, ACA duo, Ankeny’s Lensmeyer earn all-state softball honors

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Four Ankeny Centennial softball players have earned all-state honors from the Iowa Girls' Coaches Association along with two from Ankeny Christian Academy and one from Ankeny. Junior infielder Jordyn Kennedy and junior outfielder Mady Ott of Centennial were both named to the Class 5A first team. Senior pitcher Aubrey Scieszinski of Centennial was selected … [Read more...] about Centennial quartet, ACA duo, Ankeny’s Lensmeyer earn all-state softball honors

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Makenna Foster, Centennial softball

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Senior catcher Makenna Foster helped the Ankeny Centennial softball team to a 34-10 record and a third-place finish in the Class 5A state tournament. She went 2-for-3 and drove in four runs as the Jaguars rolled to a 10-2 win over Cedar Falls in six innings in the consolation final on Thursday at Harlan Rogers Park. Foster batted .316 on the season with … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Makenna Foster, Centennial softball

Centennial’s Bollwinkel, Morris joined by Ankeny’s Vos on all-conference first team

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The Ankeny Centennial baseball duo of Kohen Bollwinkel and Will Morris has been named to the CIML Conference first team along with Ankeny standout Kinnick Vos. The all-conference teams were selected by a vote of the league's coaches. Morris, a junior infielder, was a unanimous pick. He helped the Jaguars to a 24-14 record. Morris led the team with a … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Bollwinkel, Morris joined by Ankeny’s Vos on all-conference first team

Jaguars’ Maizie Smith to join her sister, Tillie, on NIACC women’s basketball team

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Ankeny Centennial's Maizie Smith will continue her basketball career at the collegiate level. Smith, a guard, announced her verbal commitment on Friday to play for North Iowa Area Community College in Mason City. The senior-to-be will be reunited with her sister Tillie, who graduated from Centennial in May. Tillie initially committed to play for Grand … [Read more...] about Jaguars’ Maizie Smith to join her sister, Tillie, on NIACC women’s basketball team

Kennedy, Ott, Scieszinski, Lincicum land spots on CIML Conference first team

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The Ankeny Centennial softball team placed four players on the CIML Conference first team and four more on the third team. Two others earned honorable mention, while Ankeny matched the Jaguars with 10 players recognized overall. Junior infielder Jordyn Kennedy, junior outfielder Mady Ott and senior pitcher Aubrey Scieszinski of Centennial were all named … [Read more...] about Kennedy, Ott, Scieszinski, Lincicum land spots on CIML Conference first team

Jaguars rout Cedar Falls in 6 innings to earn 3rd-place finish in Class 5A tourney

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Ankeny Centennial's Makenna Foster kneeled down on the infield to collect a souvenir from the Iowa Central Field at Harlan Rogers Park. The senior catcher scooped up some dirt and poured it into a container for safe keeping. "We've got these jars that say 'Dirty Dodge Beach', because we're like beach themed," Foster said of her squad. It was a … [Read more...] about Jaguars rout Cedar Falls in 6 innings to earn 3rd-place finish in Class 5A tourney

Centennial’s Kennedy, Ott named to Class 5A all-tournament team for 2nd time

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Ankeny Centennial softball stars Jordyn Kennedy and Mady Ott were both named to the Class 5A all-tournament team after leading the Jaguars to a third-place finish at Harlan Rogers Park in Fort Dodge. Both juniors were selected to the squad for the second time in three years. Kennedy was named the captain of the team in 2023 after Centennial won the state … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Kennedy, Ott named to Class 5A all-tournament team for 2nd time

‘We just didn’t get it done’: Kennedy’s big day not enough in Jaguars’ loss to NW

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The Ankeny Centennial softball team needed to get off to a good start if it wanted to pull off an upset against top-ranked Waukee Northwest. It didn't happen. The Wolves scored three runs in the first inning, added five more in the third and went on to beat No. 4 Centennial, 11-3, in five innings in the Class 5A semifinals on Wednesday at Harlan Rogers … [Read more...] about ‘We just didn’t get it done’: Kennedy’s big day not enough in Jaguars’ loss to NW

Centennial’s Foster, ACA’s Quick selected to play in Saturday’s IGCA All-Star games

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Seniors Makenna Foster of Ankeny Centennial and Katie Quick of Ankeny Christian Academy have been selected to play in the 2025 IGCA All-Star softball games on Saturday at Waukee High School. Both Foster and Quick will play for the White team, which will be coached by Brad Holub of Solon and Brett Delaney of Centennial. Ava Husak of North Polk will also be … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Foster, ACA’s Quick selected to play in Saturday’s IGCA All-Star games

Jaguars romp past Valley in 5 innings, earn shot to take down No. 1 Waukee NW

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After missing last year's Class 5A state tournament, Ankeny Centennial's juggernaut of a softball team has returned to Harlan Rogers Park. The fourth-ranked Jaguars--who outscored their three opponents by a 29-2 margin to win the crown in 2023--opened this year's tournament on Monday with a 9-0 win over No. 5 Valley in five innings in a Class 5A … [Read more...] about Jaguars romp past Valley in 5 innings, earn shot to take down No. 1 Waukee NW