After scoring a total of just three runs in its last three games, the Ankeny Centennial baseball team needs to find an offensive spark. However, Centennial coach Mark Hey said he isn't worried about the Jaguars, who dropped both ends of a non-conference doubleheader on Tuesday at fourth-ranked Pleasant Valley, 2-1 and 5-1. "We've got a tough schedule," … [Read more...] about ‘We’re not pushing the panic button’: Jaguars fall twice at No. 4 Pleasant Valley
Repeat pick Paoli named to IGCA all-state team along with Jaguars’ Boyle, Postma
Ankeny girls' soccer standout Ava Paoli has been named to the Class 3A all-state team by the Iowa Girls' Coaches Association for the second straight year. Paoli was joined on the squad by a pair of Ankeny Centennial stars. The Jaguars were represented by Evie Boyle and Mady Postma. Paoli, a senior forward, led her team to an 11-6-1 record. The … [Read more...] about Repeat pick Paoli named to IGCA all-state team along with Jaguars’ Boyle, Postma
‘It just wasn’t our night’: Jags begin busy five-day stretch with 7-1 loss at Urbandale
(Story by Stephen McDaniel) The Ankeny Centennial baseball team knew that it was going to be facing a gauntlet heading into the week. A six-run conference loss wasn't the way that the Jaguars were hoping to begin their first of eight games over a five-day stretch. Some errors, miscommunications and stranded runners burned the Jaguars as they … [Read more...] about ‘It just wasn’t our night’: Jags begin busy five-day stretch with 7-1 loss at Urbandale
Jaguars rally past Urbandale for 10-5 win, keep pace with Waukee NW in CIML race
After getting off to a slow start, the Ankeny Centennial softball team scored nine unanswered runs to post a 10-5 victory at Urbandale on Monday. The second-ranked Jaguars overcame an early 4-1 deficit with five runs in the third inning and four more in the fourth. They extended their winning streak to 11 games, while the struggling J-Hawks suffered their … [Read more...] about Jaguars rally past Urbandale for 10-5 win, keep pace with Waukee NW in CIML race
Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 352
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 interviews coach Joe Balvanz, senior outfielder Easton Lowe and junior pitcher Hunter Minner of the Ankeny baseball team about the Hawks' recent hot streak after a rough start to the season. … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 352
Roemmich’s homers, Grevengoed’s gem lead Tigers to 6-0 victory at Ankeny
The Ankeny baseball team's four-game winning streak came to an end on Monday with a 6-0 loss to visiting Valley. Colton Roemmich homered twice and drove in three runs for Valley, while Trent Grevengoed tossed a three-hitter and had 11 strikeouts. The 10th-ranked Tigers improved to 7-4 in the CIML Conference and 11-7 overall. Ankeny's records dropped to … [Read more...] about Roemmich’s homers, Grevengoed’s gem lead Tigers to 6-0 victory at Ankeny
Ankeny softball team begins busy week with 11-1 loss to No. 3 Valley in 4 innings
With 10 games on the schedule over the next six days, the Ankeny softball team was hoping to start its busy week with a victory over a ranked opponent. Unfortunately, visiting Valley had other ideas. The No. 3 Tigers jumped out a 3-0 lead in the first inning, added six more runs in the second and went on to defeat Ankeny, 11-1, in four innings on … [Read more...] about Ankeny softball team begins busy week with 11-1 loss to No. 3 Valley in 4 innings
Girls’ soccer stars Becker, Boyle, Paoli named to all-state first team by IHSSCA
The Ankeny Centennial duo of Emmarie Becker and Evie Boyle has been named to the Class 3A all-state first team along with fellow senior Ava Paoli of Ankeny. Three other local players earned all-state honors from the Iowa High School Soccer Coaches Association. Juniors Mady Postma of Centennial and Isabel Squires of Ankeny were selected to the Class 3A … [Read more...] about Girls’ soccer stars Becker, Boyle, Paoli named to all-state first team by IHSSCA
Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Josie Ehlinger, Ankeny Centennial girls’ soccer
Junior winger Josie Ehlinger helped the third-ranked Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team reach the Class 3A semifinals for the second year in a row. She was named to the all-tournament team on Saturday along with teammates Evie Boyle and Kayle Pezzetti. Ehlinger had three assists this season while helping the Jaguars to a 16-3-1 record. She received … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Josie Ehlinger, Ankeny Centennial girls’ soccer
‘This is probably the best team we’ve had’: Red-hot Jags sweep Cedar Falls, Linn-Mar
The Ankeny Centennial softball team is in the midst of an historic run. The second-ranked Jaguars swept a pair of non-conference doubleheaders this weekend to extend their winning streak to 10 games while improving to 17-1 on the season. They pounded nine home runs in Saturday's twinbill against visiting Linn-Mar (Marion) to increase their state-leading … [Read more...] about ‘This is probably the best team we’ve had’: Red-hot Jags sweep Cedar Falls, Linn-Mar
Ankeny baseball team continues recent hot streak by sweeping Little Cyclones
(Story by Dom Tornabane) After a very slow start to the season, the Ankeny baseball team is on a roll. The Hawks swept a non-conference doubleheader on Friday at Ames by scores of 10-7 and 14-9. They have now won five of their last six games to raise their overall record to 6-13. Ankeny used a five-run third inning to erase a 2-1 deficit in the … [Read more...] about Ankeny baseball team continues recent hot streak by sweeping Little Cyclones
Ankeny’s Paoli joins Centennial’s Becker, Boyle, Postma on all-CIML first team
Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer standout Evie Boyle was unanimously selected to the CIML Conference first team, while Ankeny star Ava Paoli was a repeat pick to the squad. Two other Jaguars, Emmarie Becker and Mady Postma, were also first-team selections. Boyle, a senior defender, had three goals and seven assists while helping Centennial to a 16-3-1 … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Paoli joins Centennial’s Becker, Boyle, Postma on all-CIML first team
Ankeny girls rout Clarinda, fall to Atlantic in John Stephens Classic at Creston
The Ankeny softball team split a pair of games in the John Stephens Classic at Creston before Saturday's contests against fifth-ranked Dallas Center-Grimes and Bondurant-Farrar were rained out. The Hawkettes opened the tournament on Friday with a 13-4 win over Clarinda (6-4) in four innings. Ava Schlee drove in three runs, while Kensington Arringdale went … [Read more...] about Ankeny girls rout Clarinda, fall to Atlantic in John Stephens Classic at Creston
Centennial trio of Boyle, Ehlinger, Pezzetti named to Class 3A all-tournament team
Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer players Evie Boyle, Josie Ehlinger and Kayle Pezzetti were named to the Class 3A all-tournament team on Saturday at the Cyclone Sports Complex. The trio played key roles in the third-ranked Jaguars' 5-1 victory over No. 6 Ankeny in the quarterfinals on Tuesday at the Lied Recreation Fields. Boyle had a goal and an assist in … [Read more...] about Centennial trio of Boyle, Ehlinger, Pezzetti named to Class 3A all-tournament team
‘We had a lot of chances’: Jags dominate possession but tumble to No. 2 Valley, 1-0
On Tuesday, the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team enjoyed the thrill of victory by defeating its crosstown rival. Just three days later, the Jaguars experienced the agony of defeat on the same field. Third-ranked Centennial dominated possession of the ball and had numerous chances to score, but couldn't find the net and dropped a 1-0 decision to No. … [Read more...] about ‘We had a lot of chances’: Jags dominate possession but tumble to No. 2 Valley, 1-0
‘We had some real quality at-bats’: Centennial romps to 10-1 victory at Valley
The Ankeny Centennial baseball team used a seven-run third inning to roll to a 10-1 victory at Valley on Thursday. The Jaguars' outburst knocked out Valley starter and Nebraska recruit Colton Roemmich, who allowed five runs--three of them earned--on three hits in two-plus innings. "As a team we had some real quality at-bats against Roemmich, who is an … [Read more...] about ‘We had some real quality at-bats’: Centennial romps to 10-1 victory at Valley
‘My initial reaction was how blessed I am’: Duax named Gatorade Iowa Player of Year
Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer star Tate Duax has been named the 2025-26 Gatorade Iowa Player of the Year. Duax was told that he won the award following his training session with the Des Moines Menace on Friday morning. "My initial reaction was how blessed I am and how good it felt to be named Gatorade Player of the Year," Duax said. Duax, a … [Read more...] about ‘My initial reaction was how blessed I am’: Duax named Gatorade Iowa Player of Year
‘We came in here with a lot of confidence’: Jaguars rout Valley in CIML showdown
(Story by Stephen McDaniel) The Ankeny Centennial softball team has been on a major hot streak since suffering its first and only loss of the season against Waukee Northwest on June 4. Not even the third-ranked Valley Tigers could derail the No. 2 Jaguars from the tear they’ve been on in their current six-game winning streak. Centennial mashed four … [Read more...] about ‘We came in here with a lot of confidence’: Jaguars rout Valley in CIML showdown
Brazeau, Duax, Wahlberg are repeat selections to CIML Conference first team
Boys' soccer stars Brock Brazeau and Tate Duax of Ankeny Centennial were both repeat selections to the CIML Conference first team along with Ankeny standout Cal Wahlberg. The trio was joined on the first team by Keaton Kobow of Ankeny as well as Mace Nithang and Ben Ridlen of Centennial. Duax, a senior forward, was also one of three unanimous picks to the … [Read more...] about Brazeau, Duax, Wahlberg are repeat selections to CIML Conference first team
‘It’s gotten a lot better’: Nelson returns to Hawkettes’ lineup despite hairline fracture
Ankeny senior Avery Nelson wasn't going to let a hairline fracture in her wrist put an end to her high school softball career. Nelson, an outfielder, suffered the injury during the first game of a doubleheader at Urbandale on June 3. "I was trying to rob a home run, and I knew the fence was there and I kind of just went up and my glove got caught," … [Read more...] about ‘It’s gotten a lot better’: Nelson returns to Hawkettes’ lineup despite hairline fracture