The Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis squads suffered similar fates during Class 2A substate team play on Wednesday. Both teams dropped a 5-0 decision on the road to a CIML Conference rival that had defeated them by an 11-0 margin earlier this season. The Hawks fell to Waukee Northwest in a Substate 1 semifinal, while the Jaguars lost to Dowling … [Read more...] about Hawks, Jags suffer 5-0 losses in semifinal round of Class 2A substate team play
No. 1 Wolves capture CIML Conference title with 2-0 victory at No. 3 Centennial
The Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer players won't lose any sleep over the result of Tuesday's showdown against visiting Waukee Northwest. The top-ranked Wolves captured the outright CIML Conference title with a 2-0 victory at No. 3 Centennial, but the Jaguars are hoping to win an even bigger prize in a few weeks--the Class 3A state championship. "It … [Read more...] about No. 1 Wolves capture CIML Conference title with 2-0 victory at No. 3 Centennial
Loaded Centennial softball team gears up for what could be memorable campaign
The 2026 softball season could be a memorable one on the north side. It will be the final campaign for three seniors who are arguably among the best players in Ankeny Centennial history. Infielder Jordyn Kennedy has started since she was an eighth grader, outfielder Mady Ott became a starter as a freshman, and dual-threat player Kori Lincicum joined the … [Read more...] about Loaded Centennial softball team gears up for what could be memorable campaign
Newman, Jags open season with 4-2 win over Roosevelt in rain-shortened game
(Story by Dom Tornabane) The Ankeny Centennial baseball team was able to complete 5 1/3 innings of its season-opening doubleheader against visiting Des Moines Roosevelt on Monday before a lightning strike ultimately cancelled the rest of the first game and postponed the nightcap until May 26. The Jaguars used a two-run fifth inning to post a 4-2 … [Read more...] about Newman, Jags open season with 4-2 win over Roosevelt in rain-shortened game
Centennial girls ranked No. 2 in Class 5A preseason softball rankings from IGHSAU
Ankeny Centennial is ranked No. 2 in Class 5A in the preseason softball rankings from the Iowa Girls' High School Athletic Union. The Jaguars return most of their starting lineup from last year's squad, led by a trio of all-state players in infielder Jordyn Kennedy, outfielder Mady Ott and dual-threat player Kori Lincicum. Some talented newcomers have … [Read more...] about Centennial girls ranked No. 2 in Class 5A preseason softball rankings from IGHSAU
Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 348
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 former Ankeny Centennial wrestling coach Jay Groth as well as Tyler Willers, the assistant coach who replaced him. … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 348
‘Set the Standard’: Saladino’s Hawkettes look to continue progress in 2026 season
The Ankeny softball team returns several starters from last year's squad, but the Hawkettes will have to replace their top two pitchers. Aubrey Lensmeyer and Kaylyn Miller both graduated after helping the team to a 13-27 record in its first season under coach Sarah Saladino. Those two combined to pitch all but 14 of the 250 2/3 innings that the Hawkettes … [Read more...] about ‘Set the Standard’: Saladino’s Hawkettes look to continue progress in 2026 season
Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Keaton Kobow, Ankeny boys’ soccer
Senior midfielder Keaton Kobow has helped the Ankeny boys' soccer team to a 4-11-1 record. He is one of the Hawks' captains. Kobow has recorded a career-high eight goals and six assists this season. He has racked up 32 points in his career on 10 goals and 12 assists. Here is some inside info on Kobow: Your team closed out the regular season on … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Keaton Kobow, Ankeny boys’ soccer
Hawkettes post 4-0 victory at Urbandale, then take down Class 1A No. 2 Assumption
After closing out its CIML Conference schedule with a 4-0 victory at Urbandale on Friday, the sixth-ranked Ankeny girls' soccer team traveled to eastern Iowa on Saturday and posted a 2-1 win at Davenport Assumption, the No. 2 team in Class 1A. The Hawkettes will take a 9-4-1 overall record into the final week of the regular season. "The back-to-back … [Read more...] about Hawkettes post 4-0 victory at Urbandale, then take down Class 1A No. 2 Assumption
‘I couldn’t imagine a better moment’: Ankeny junior earns another trip to state
Ankeny junior Garrett Weichers is headed to the boys' state tennis tournament for the second year in a row. After qualifying in doubles with former teammate Dylan Victor last year, the top-seeded Weichers earned a runner-up finish in singles in a Class 2A district tournament on Saturday at Iowa City West. He will return to Iowa City for the state … [Read more...] about ‘I couldn’t imagine a better moment’: Ankeny junior earns another trip to state
‘We have a strong group of seniors’: Ankeny baseball team boasts deep roster
It won't be easy for Joe Balvanz to replace one of the best leaders he's ever coached in the Ankeny baseball program. Shortstop Kinnick Vos graduated last year and is now playing at Black Hawk Community College in Moline, Ill. He led the Hawks to a 14-25 record as a senior. Voss batted .350 with five doubles and 16 RBIs while leading the team with four … [Read more...] about ‘We have a strong group of seniors’: Ankeny baseball team boasts deep roster
‘We’ll turn our focus to Des Moines East’: Hawks to begin substate play on Tuesday
The regular season is over for the Ankeny boys' soccer team. The Hawks will now enter the postseason with a 0-0 record, like every other squad. "We'll turn our focus to Des Moines East, knowing it’ll be a tough match," said Ankeny coach Trevor Fuccio. "We’ll work to keep the season going as long as we can." Ankeny closed out the regular season on … [Read more...] about ‘We’ll turn our focus to Des Moines East’: Hawks to begin substate play on Tuesday
Experienced Jags return 2-way standout Morris, 4 other all-conference players
The fortunes of the Ankeny Centennial baseball team will revolve heavily around one of the state's best two-way players. Senior third baseman and pitcher Will Morris is one of seven returning starters from last year's squad that posted a 24-14 record. As a junior, he was one of 16 players from around the state named to the 2025 Super Team by the Iowa High … [Read more...] about Experienced Jags return 2-way standout Morris, 4 other all-conference players
Jaguars prevail on Senior Night, will host No. 1 Waukee NW Tuesday for CIML title
The Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team needed to take care of business on Friday in order to set up Tuesday's showdown against top-ranked Waukee Northwest for the outright CIML Conference title. The No. 3 Jaguars did just that by posting a 3-1 win over visiting Southeast Polk on their Senior Night at Northview. One of the team's seniors, Piper Zeman, … [Read more...] about Jaguars prevail on Senior Night, will host No. 1 Waukee NW Tuesday for CIML title
‘We had a great night’: Ankeny girls, boys earn runner-up finishes at Class 4A SQM
Both the Ankeny boys' and girls' track teams accomplished what they needed to on Thursday in a Class 4A state qualifying meet at Council Bluffs. The Hawks and Hawkettes each finished second behind Valley in the team race while qualifying for next week's state meet in numerous events. "We had a great night and were very strategic about who we competed … [Read more...] about ‘We had a great night’: Ankeny girls, boys earn runner-up finishes at Class 4A SQM
‘We’re after big trophies’: Jaguars capture outright CIML title, gear up for postseason
(Story by Stephen McDaniel) After the final horn blew and the handshake line concluded, Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer coach Brian Duax attempted to rally his troops on the sideline for a postgame message. Unbeknownst to Duax, his son Tate and fellow senior captain Ben Ridlen grabbed the team’s Gatorade cooler full of ice water and snuck up on their … [Read more...] about ‘We’re after big trophies’: Jaguars capture outright CIML title, gear up for postseason
Centennial’s Flick, Ross steal some of the spotlight away from dominant NW squads
On a night when Waukee Northwest dominated a state qualifying meet on its home track, Becci Flick and Noah Ross of Ankeny Centennial stole at least some of the spotlight. Flick and Ross each won an individual event and also anchored a winning relay to lead the Jaguars to a runner-up finish in their respective divisions. "I'm confident in this team, and … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Flick, Ross steal some of the spotlight away from dominant NW squads
‘It was a great way to send the seniors out’: Jags beat Rails in final home game
With a huge game coming up on Friday night, the Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team easily could have overlooked Thursday's opponent. The top-ranked Jaguars, though, didn't want anything to spoil their Senior Night. Centennial coach Brian Duax played only his seniors during the first half of a non-conference game against visiting Des Moines Lincoln. … [Read more...] about ‘It was a great way to send the seniors out’: Jags beat Rails in final home game
Jaguars, Hawkettes earn No. 1 seeds in Class 3A regional play from IGHSAU
Both the Ankeny Centennial and Ankeny girls' soccer teams earned No. 1 seeds in Class 3A regional play from the Iowa Girls' High School Athletic Union, which announced its postseason pairings on Thursday. The third-ranked Jaguars (11-1-1) will host Cedar Falls (4-7-2) or Waterloo West (1-10-2) in a Region 3 semifinal on Tuesday, June 2 at 7 p.m. The game … [Read more...] about Jaguars, Hawkettes earn No. 1 seeds in Class 3A regional play from IGHSAU
‘We finally got a little payback’: Jaguars move up 2 spots, place 5th at CIML Invite
The Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team shot a season-best score of 360 on Wednesday and moved up two places to finish fifth overall after the final round of the CIML Conference Invitational at Copper Creek. The Jaguars posted a two-day total of 745 after shooting a 385 on Monday at Beaver Creek. "It was a great day to be a Jag!" said Centennial coach … [Read more...] about ‘We finally got a little payback’: Jaguars move up 2 spots, place 5th at CIML Invite