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Archives for June 2018

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Jake Slattery, Ankeny baseball

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Jake Slattery of the Ankeny baseball team is the Ankeny Fanatic Sub of the Week sponsored by Blimpie. The senior has helped the Hawks to a 9-6 record, including a 5-3 mark in the CIML Central Conference. "Jake usually plays left field and is just a very solid defender," said Ankeny coach Joe Balvanz. "He's a defensive replacement, and he knows his job … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Jake Slattery, Ankeny baseball

Fearless Hawkettes snap 12-game losing streak against Waukee

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Jasmine Rumley had no idea that the Ankeny softball team had just defeated Waukee for the first time since 2014. "Holy cow, that's awesome," said Rumley. The sophomore outfielder went 3-for-4 with a home run, a triple and four RBIs to lead the Hawkettes to a 9-5 victory at fourth-ranked Waukee on Monday. The Warriors had won 12 straight games against … [Read more...] about Fearless Hawkettes snap 12-game losing streak against Waukee

Waukee’s Sorenson, Irvine shut down Hawks en route to sweep

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The Ankeny baseball team had a chance to score some early runs during Monday's doubleheader at Waukee. When the Hawks failed to capitalize on the opportunity, they never again had a similar chance to gain some momentum. The seventh-ranked Warriors posted a 2-0 victory in the opener, then completed a sweep with a 9-0 win in the second game. Both teams … [Read more...] about Waukee’s Sorenson, Irvine shut down Hawks en route to sweep

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Megan Gray, Ankeny Centennial girls’ soccer

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Senior forward Megan Gray was named to the Class 3A all-tournament team after helping the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team to its second state title in three years on Saturday. She scored a goal and also had an assist as the top-ranked Jaguars defeated No. 2 Ankeny, 3-2, in the Class 3A final at Cownie Soccer Complex. Gray finished the season with a … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Megan Gray, Ankeny Centennial girls’ soccer

Jaguars knock off Class 4A No. 4 ADM, finish 2-2 at tournament

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The Ankeny Centennial softball team is embracing its tough early-season schedule. The Jaguars played three more ranked opponents at the ADM Invitational on Friday and Saturday. They went 2-2 at the tournament and are now 5-7 on the season with three one-run losses while playing nine ranked teams in their first 12 games. "We love our schedule," said … [Read more...] about Jaguars knock off Class 4A No. 4 ADM, finish 2-2 at tournament

Hawkettes fall to Atlantic, beat Burlington at Creston tournament

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The Ankeny softball team split a pair of games against ranked opponents on Friday at the Creston Invitational. The Hawkettes dropped a 5-4 decision to Atlantic, the No. 8 team in Class 3A. But they posted a 5-3 victory over Burlington, which is ranked 13th in Class 5A with a 19-2 record. Kennedy Thomas (1-0) tossed an eight-hitter in the win over … [Read more...] about Hawkettes fall to Atlantic, beat Burlington at Creston tournament

Jaguars top rival Ankeny in thriller for their 2nd state title in 3 years

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Ankeny Centennial senior Kenzie Geiger held onto the Class 3A championship trophy and didn't want to let go. She finally allowed somebody else to hold it when a reporter interrupted her victory celebration. "It feels really amazing," Geiger said after the top-ranked Jaguars defeated No. 2 Ankeny, 3-2, in the Class 3A final of the girls' state soccer … [Read more...] about Jaguars top rival Ankeny in thriller for their 2nd state title in 3 years

Class 3A title game puts Iowa Rush teammates on opposite sides of field

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Saturday's Class 3A championship game at the girls' state soccer tournament was like an instrasquad scrimmage for the Iowa Rush. About 20 members of the Rush played for either Ankeny or Ankeny Centennial in the title contest at Cownie Soccer Complex, putting teammates and lifelong friends on opposite sides of the field. "It was a little physical, and … [Read more...] about Class 3A title game puts Iowa Rush teammates on opposite sides of field

Maifeld, Rinker lead Hawks to first-ever sweep over Centennial

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The Ankeny baseball team had to wait 48 hours to complete a doubleheader against visiting Ankeny Centennial on Friday. It was well worth the wait. The Hawks posted a 6-2 victory in the opener, then used a nine-run outburst in the third inning to win the nightcap, 12-0, in five innings. They swept their crosstown rival for the first time since the split … [Read more...] about Maifeld, Rinker lead Hawks to first-ever sweep over Centennial

Ankeny dominates shootout against Tigers, setting up Jag-Hawk showdown for title

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Will the last person to leave Ankeny on Saturday afternoon please turn out the lights? There is likely going to be a huge caravan of cars making the short trip to the south side of Des Moines for the Class 3A championship game of the girls' state soccer tournament. For the first time ever in any sport, Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial will play for a state … [Read more...] about Ankeny dominates shootout against Tigers, setting up Jag-Hawk showdown for title

Jaguars avenge loss to Waukee, earn shot to play for 2nd title in 3 years

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At the beginning of the season, sophomore Miranda Wood was playing on Ankeny Centennial's junior varsity girls' soccer team. On Saturday, she'll be playing for a state championship against her crosstown rival. The former goalkeeper scored the go-ahead goal in the 50th minute and top-ranked Centennial went on to defeat No. 4 Waukee, 2-0, in the Class 3A … [Read more...] about Jaguars avenge loss to Waukee, earn shot to play for 2nd title in 3 years

Jaguars end losing streak, earn split against No. 13 Ankeny

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The Ankeny Centennial softball team got a much-needed victory on Thursday night. A former Centennial player helped 13th-ranked Ankeny to a 10-6 win in the first game of a CIML Central Conference doubleheader before the Jaguars rebounded with an 11-4 triumph in the nightcap at Ankeny. The win was Centennial's first against a league opponent and snapped … [Read more...] about Jaguars end losing streak, earn split against No. 13 Ankeny

Jaguars get plenty of rest for starters in quarterfinal victory over C.B. Lincoln

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Olivia Brown didn't mind spending the second half of Thursday's Class 3A quarterfinal on the bench. The Ankeny Centennial senior scored a pair of goals in the first half, then took a seat for the rest of the way as the top-ranked Jaguars cruised to a 7-0 victory over Council Bluffs Lincoln in the girls' state soccer tournament at Cownie Soccer Complex in … [Read more...] about Jaguars get plenty of rest for starters in quarterfinal victory over C.B. Lincoln

2015 state tournament hero helps Hawkettes to win over Linn-Mar

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It's going to be hard for Morgan Bennett to top what she did at the girls' state soccer tournament three years ago. But she's sure going to try. Bennett, who scored the golden goal as a freshman in 2015 to give Ankeny an overtime victory against Pleasant Valley in the Class 2A championship game, was back at Cownie Soccer Complex on Thursday for a Class … [Read more...] about 2015 state tournament hero helps Hawkettes to win over Linn-Mar

Centennial softball team tumbles twice to No. 5 Tigers

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The Ankeny Centennial softball team proved on Monday that it can play with one of the state's best squads. Now, the Jaguars need to figure out a way to beat one of those top teams. Centennial dropped both games of a CIML Central Conference doubleheader at fifth-ranked Valley, 1-0 and 5-1. The Jaguars fell to 0-4 in the league and 2-4 overall. "We … [Read more...] about Centennial softball team tumbles twice to No. 5 Tigers

Depleted of pitchers, Jaguars lose both games of twinbill at Valley

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After reeling off five straight victories over the span of three days last week, the Ankeny Centennial baseball team entered Monday's doubleheader at Valley on a hot streak. However, the Jaguars were unable to use any of the hurlers that threw on Thursday, Friday or Saturday, due to the pitch-count rule established by the Iowa High School Athletic … [Read more...] about Depleted of pitchers, Jaguars lose both games of twinbill at Valley

Casel tosses 3-hitter, leads Hawks to split at Southeast Polk

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Ankeny lefthander Will Casel recorded only one strikeout during the first game of a CIML Central Conference baseball doubleheader on Monday at Southeast Polk. But the senior was still very effective. Casel tossed a three-hitter and retired 13 batters on fly balls as the Hawks extended their winning streak to seven games with a 3-2 victory in the opener … [Read more...] about Casel tosses 3-hitter, leads Hawks to split at Southeast Polk