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Archives for May 2019

Pinegar chooses Sam Houston St. over FBS offers from Auburn, Washington St.

May 31, 2019 by Dan Holm

Former Ankeny Centennial football standout Hunter Pinegar took an official visit to Sam Houston State this week. Before boarding a plane on Friday afternoon for the trip home, Pinegar verbally committed to play for the Bearkats this fall. "Believe the myth: Everything really is bigger in Texas," said Pinegar. "And second of all, everybody's love there … [Read more...] about Pinegar chooses Sam Houston St. over FBS offers from Auburn, Washington St.

Hawks get the draw they wanted, will face Iowa City West in rematch

May 31, 2019 by Dan Holm

Ankeny boys' soccer coach Jordan Burns was hoping to avoid Waukee as long as possible. He got his wish. The seventh-seeded Hawks (12-6) will play No. 2 Iowa City West (16-1) in the quarterfinals of the Class 3A state tournament on Friday at 5:15 p.m. The start of the tournament was pushed back a day due to wet fields at Cownie Soccer … [Read more...] about Hawks get the draw they wanted, will face Iowa City West in rematch

Gustafson closes out her career in style with 5th-place finish at state

May 31, 2019 by Dan Holm

The trip home from Bettendorf was a pleasant one for Ankeny Centennial senior Alli Gustafson. Gustafson closed out her high school tennis career with a fifth-place finish in the girls' Class 2A state singles tournament. She went 4-1 in the two-day event, capped off by a pair of straight-set victories on Thursday. "I am super happy to have placed fifth … [Read more...] about Gustafson closes out her career in style with 5th-place finish at state

Hawkettes foil Mason City’s strategy, advance to Monday’s regional final

May 30, 2019 by Dan Holm

The Ankeny girls' soccer team didn't have to play much defense against Mason City on Wednesday. The visiting Mohawks loaded the box in an effort to frustrate Ankeny, but the strategy only worked to keep the score down. The sixth-ranked Hawkettes got three goals in the first 10 minutes and went on to post a 5-0 victory in a Class 3A regional … [Read more...] about Hawkettes foil Mason City’s strategy, advance to Monday’s regional final

Jaguars roll past Fort Dodge, will play C.R. Kennedy for trip to state

May 30, 2019 by Dan Holm

It didn't take long for the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team to turn Wednesday's game against visiting Fort Dodge into a rout. Elizabeth Overberg scored a goal in the opening minute off an assist by Kenzie Langstraat, and the fourth-ranked Jaguars went on to post a 13-0 victory in a Class 3A regional semifinal. The game ended at halftime due to the … [Read more...] about Jaguars roll past Fort Dodge, will play C.R. Kennedy for trip to state

Sease earns top-10 finish, while Webb settles for 12th place

May 30, 2019 by Dan Holm

Ankeny Centennial's Lauren Sease and Ankeny's Jaci Webb were both hoping to earn top-10 finishes in the girls' Class 4A state meet at Coldwater Links Golf Course. The duo nearly accomplished their goal. Sease carded a 13-over-par 84 in Wednesday's final round and finished with a two-day total of 161, allowing her to place 10th in a field of 68 golfers. … [Read more...] about Sease earns top-10 finish, while Webb settles for 12th place

Gustafson shows patience, assures herself of top-8 finish in Class 2A tourney

May 30, 2019 by Dan Holm

After a long day of tennis, Ankeny Centennial's Alli Gustafson needed to show some patience in order to place among the top eight finishers in the girls' Class 2A state singles tournament at Bettendorf. Gustafson's opponent in a second-round consolation match, Ramya Subramaniam of Pleasant Valley, preferred to play longer points, keeping the ball in play … [Read more...] about Gustafson shows patience, assures herself of top-8 finish in Class 2A tourney

Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 49

May 29, 2019 by Dan Holm

Check out the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by the Ankeny office of Iowa Realty. Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis standouts Samson Densmore and Will Blevins stopped by to visit with Ankeny Fanatic publisher Dan Holm about the Jaguars' performances in the individual and team state tournaments. … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 49

Boys’ state soccer tournament postponed, will now start Friday

May 29, 2019 by Dan Holm

The Ankeny boys' soccer team will have to wait until Friday to play its opening game in the Class 3A state tournament. Iowa High School Athletic Association officials announced on Wednesday that the tournament would be pushed back a day. Here is the press release from the IHSAA: "Due to field conditions and scheduling, the IHSAA’s 2019 State Soccer … [Read more...] about Boys’ state soccer tournament postponed, will now start Friday

Former Centennial coach helps Iowa City West to its 6th title in 8 years

May 29, 2019 by Dan Holm

Collin Daniels was one of the youngest head coaches in the state when he took over the fledgling Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis program in 2013. Now, six years and two jobs later, Daniels has been a part of two state championship teams. On Tuesday, Daniels faced both of his former schools while helping Iowa City West to the boys' Class 2A crown for the … [Read more...] about Former Centennial coach helps Iowa City West to its 6th title in 8 years

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Morgan Kinch, Ankeny Centennial girls’ golf

May 29, 2019 by Dan Holm

Morgan Kinch is a member of the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team. She helped the Jaguars to a 2-3 dual record this season. Kinch posted an average nine-hole score of 59.5. She carded a season-best round of 104 in the CIML Central Conference meet on May 15 at Jester Park, helping her team to a fourth-place finish. "Morgan was a great senior leader," … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Morgan Kinch, Ankeny Centennial girls’ golf

Jaguars fall to eventual champs, finish 4th in 2A state team tourney

May 29, 2019 by Dan Holm

The most successful boys' tennis season in Ankeny Centennial school history ended on Tuesday with a fourth-place finish in the Class 2A state team tournament at the Life Time Athletic Club in Urbandale. The Jaguars lost to eventual champion Iowa City West, 5-0, in the semifinals. They then dropped a 5-1 decision to Waukee in the third-place match. "I'm … [Read more...] about Jaguars fall to eventual champs, finish 4th in 2A state team tourney

Sease shoots 77, Webb fires 82 on soggy state-meet course

May 29, 2019 by Dan Holm

There was plenty of standing water on the Coldwater Links Golf Course for Tuesday's opening round of the girls' Class 4A state meet. The soggy conditions didn't bother Ankeny Centennial's Lauren Sease nor Ankeny's Jaci Webb. Both golfers played well as part of the same foursome. Sease carded a 6-over-par 77, while Webb shot an 11-over 82. "I felt … [Read more...] about Sease shoots 77, Webb fires 82 on soggy state-meet course

Cedar Rapids Xavier AD Umthun hired to replace Ankeny’s Buttjer

May 27, 2019 by Dan Holm

It was going to take a special place to lure Andy Umthun away from Cedar Rapids Xavier. Ankeny High School was one of those places. Umthun has been named the new Activities Director at Ankeny, replacing Brent Buttjer. He will take over the position on July 1. "There was a small list of schools that I would have been willing to leave for, and Ankeny … [Read more...] about Cedar Rapids Xavier AD Umthun hired to replace Ankeny’s Buttjer

Lindaman, Gators survive in extra innings, advance to World Series

May 27, 2019 by Dan Holm

When Kendyl Lindaman was a record-setting slugger for the Ankeny Centennial softball team, she was often intentionally walked by opposing pitchers, occasionally even when the bases were loaded. After becoming one of the top hitters in Division I first at Minnesota and now at Florida, Lindaman has not been walked nearly as much. The junior catcher and … [Read more...] about Lindaman, Gators survive in extra innings, advance to World Series

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Chloee Kooker, Ankeny girls’ soccer

May 27, 2019 by Dan Holm

Senior defender Chloee Kooker has helped the sixth-ranked Ankeny girls' soccer team to a 13-4 record. She is one of the Hawkettes' captains. Kooker has scored four goals this season. She has also contributed five assists. Here is some inside info on Kooker: Congratulations on your team's 1-0 victory at Waukee on May 20. What was the key to beating … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Chloee Kooker, Ankeny girls’ soccer

#WeGoAgain: Pritchard leads Hawks past Lincoln, back to state tourney

May 27, 2019 by Dan Holm

Ankeny's Charlie Pritchard had to sit out the final game of last year's boys' state soccer tournament after picking up a red card following the Hawks' loss to Bettendorf in the Class 3A semifinals. The senior forward never lost faith that he'd get another chance to play at Cownie Park. On Saturday, Pritchard scored a pair of goals to ignite the … [Read more...] about #WeGoAgain: Pritchard leads Hawks past Lincoln, back to state tourney

Centennial’s Blevins earns 4th-place finish in Class 2A singles tournament

May 26, 2019 by Dan Holm

Ankeny Centennial's Will Blevins finally ran out of gas on Saturday at the boys' state tennis tournament in Cedar Rapids. After playing two consecutive grueling three-set matches, Blevins dropped a 6-3, 7-5 decision to Luke VanDonslear of Linn-Mar (Marion) in the third-place match of the Class 2A singles tournament. By placing fourth, the sophomore … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Blevins earns 4th-place finish in Class 2A singles tournament

Lindaman, Gators move closer to Women’s College World Series berth

May 25, 2019 by Dan Holm

Kendyl Lindaman and the Florida softball team are just one win away from advancing to the Women's College World Series. Lindaman hit an RBI double in the first inning and the fifth-seeded Gators went on to defeat 12th-seeded Tennessee, 3-0, in the opening game of an NCAA Super Regional on Friday in Gainesville. Game Two of the best-of-three series will … [Read more...] about Lindaman, Gators move closer to Women’s College World Series berth

Blevins wins four-hour match to reach semifinals of Class 2A singles tourney

May 25, 2019 by Dan Holm

After winning a boys' district tennis title on May 10, Ankeny Centennial's Will Blevins said he thought he was capable of beating anyone on any given day. On Friday, the sophomore proved that he was right. Blevins outlasted third-seeded Sam Shin of Iowa City West, 5-7, 7-5, 6-2, in the quarterfinals of the Class 2A state singles tournament in Cedar … [Read more...] about Blevins wins four-hour match to reach semifinals of Class 2A singles tourney

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