Senior pitcher and first baseman Weston Fulk has helped lead the second-ranked Ankeny baseball team to a 31-6 record. The Hawks will take an 18-game winning streak into Thursday's Class 4A quarterfinal against No. 7 Waukee (26-15) at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City. Fulk is batting .500 on the season and leads the state with 129 total bases. He is tied for … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Weston Fulk, Ankeny baseball
‘We still got second, and that’s good’: Jaguars settle for runner-up trophy
Anna Christiansen vowed that the Ankeny Centennial softball team would be back to Harlan Rogers Park. "I'm extremely proud of this team, and these underclassmen are going to take this program places," Christiansen said after Friday night's Class 5A championship game at Fort Dodge. "This program is unlike any other in the state, and I'm extremely confident … [Read more...] about ‘We still got second, and that’s good’: Jaguars settle for runner-up trophy
Central Bank Athlete of the Month: Sam Klug, Ankeny Centennial senior
The standout pitcher allowed just three runs in three games at the state softball tournament and was named to the Class 5A all-tournament team after leading the Jaguars to a runner-up finish. … [Read more...] about Central Bank Athlete of the Month: Sam Klug, Ankeny Centennial senior
‘Tonight just wasn’t our night’: Jaguars fall to Fort Dodge, Adams in 5A title game
The clock struck midnight on Ankeny Centennial's Cinderella run through the state softball tournament. After knocking off two higher-ranked opponents earlier in the week, the 10th-ranked Jaguars dropped a 2-0 decision to No. 2 Fort Dodge in the Class 5A championship game on Friday night at Harlan Rogers Park in Fort Dodge. Jalen Adams tossed a … [Read more...] about ‘Tonight just wasn’t our night’: Jaguars fall to Fort Dodge, Adams in 5A title game
Ex-Centennial star Cowan signs free agent deal with Cincinnati Reds
Former Ankeny Centennial pitcher Cam Cowan has always wanted to play professional baseball. His dream became a lot closer to reality earlier this week. The Campbell University righthander signed a free agent deal with the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday. "I couldn't have done it without the help of all the people around me," said Cowan. "I'm very … [Read more...] about Ex-Centennial star Cowan signs free agent deal with Cincinnati Reds