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Archives for May 2019

Jaguars blank Lincoln, then erupt for 20 runs to complete sweep

May 24, 2019 by Dan Holm

The Ankeny Centennial baseball team showed on Thursday that it can win games in a variety of ways. The Jaguars opened their season by sweeping a doubleheader at Des Moines Lincoln, which had split a twinbill against Valley on Monday. In the first game, Centennial posted a 6-0 victory behind a strong pitching performance by Trey Morris, who allowed just … [Read more...] about Jaguars blank Lincoln, then erupt for 20 runs to complete sweep

Centennial softball team romps to back-to-back 13-0 victories

May 24, 2019 by Dan Holm

The Ankeny Centennial softball team has rebounded nicely from a season-opening loss. The Jaguars--who dropped a 15-5 decision in their opener at Waukee on Monday--rolled to a 13-0 win at Newton in five innings on Wednesday. They then followed with another 13-0 victory on Thursday, this time at Saydel in three innings. "We're starting to hit the ball a … [Read more...] about Centennial softball team romps to back-to-back 13-0 victories

Jaguars win shootout on Jumper’s save, earn outright Central Conference title

May 24, 2019 by Dan Holm

As Ames' Alison Moore approached the ball to attempt a penalty kick, Ankeny Centennial goalkeeper Aly Jumper dove to her right. The sophomore made the correct decision. Jumper stopped Moore's shot to give the fourth-ranked Jaguars a 1-0 victory over No. 11 Ames in a shootout on Thursday at Centennial. The win allowed Centennial to capture the outright … [Read more...] about Jaguars win shootout on Jumper’s save, earn outright Central Conference title

Boyd sparks Ankeny baseball team to season-opening victory

May 24, 2019 by Dan Holm

Cael Boyd appears to be a perfect fit for the leadoff hitter's role on the Ankeny baseball team. Boyd sparked the Hawks to a 13-0 victory at Saydel in five innings in their season opener on Thursday. The sophomore outfielder went 2-for-2 with a double, walked twice, stole three bases and scored four runs. "Cael did a really nice job of setting the … [Read more...] about Boyd sparks Ankeny baseball team to season-opening victory

Ballard rallies for 5 runs in 7th inning, spoils Hawkettes’ season opener

May 24, 2019 by Dan Holm

When the Ankeny softball team erupted for eight runs in the first inning of Wednesday's game against visiting Ballard, it looked like the Hawkettes were going to roll to a season-opening victory. But the Bombers refused to go away. Ballard scored four runs in the third inning, then rallied for five more in the seventh to post a 10-9 victory. Catcher … [Read more...] about Ballard rallies for 5 runs in 7th inning, spoils Hawkettes’ season opener

Jaguars’ season ends with stunning loss to S.E. Polk in double overtime

May 24, 2019 by Dan Holm

The season came to a stunning end for the Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team. The fourth-ranked Jaguars lost to visiting Southeast Polk, 1-0, in a Class 3A substate semifinal on Wednesday. The Rams scored the game-winning goal in double overtime. Centennial closed out the season with a 13-4 record. The Jaguars had rolled to an 8-2 victory at Southeast … [Read more...] about Jaguars’ season ends with stunning loss to S.E. Polk in double overtime

Albertson returns to lineup, gets hat trick in Hawks’ win over Dowling

May 23, 2019 by Dan Holm

The return of Nate Albertson and Jalen Elwell could not have come at a better time for the Ankeny boys' soccer team. Both players returned to the lineup on Wednesday and helped the 10th-ranked Hawks to a 6-0 victory over visiting Dowling Catholic in a Class 3A substate semifinal. Albertson, a junior who had been out most of the season with an ankle … [Read more...] about Albertson returns to lineup, gets hat trick in Hawks’ win over Dowling

Young, talented Hawks look to compete in rugged CIML Central Conference

May 23, 2019 by Dan Holm

If the Ankeny baseball team can be competitive in the CIML Central Conference, then the Hawks will likely be among the top squads in Class 4A. The Central Conference boasts three of the top six teams in the preseason rankings--No. 1 Johnston, No. 5 Dowling Catholic and No. 6 Urbandale. The J-Hawks are the defending state champions. "The league is … [Read more...] about Young, talented Hawks look to compete in rugged CIML Central Conference

Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 48

May 22, 2019 by Dan Holm

Check out the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by the Ankeny office of Iowa Realty. Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial rugby coach Dennis Oliver stopped by to visit with Ankeny Fanatic publisher Dan Holm, who also interviewed golfers Jaci Webb of Ankeny and Lauren Sease of Centennial to preview next week's state meet. … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 48

Positive chemistry, 8 returning starters could be winning formula for Jaguars

May 22, 2019 by Dan Holm

As a chemistry teacher at Ankeny Centennial, Mark Hey knows all about the way substances interact and change. Hey also knows about the importance of chemistry on the baseball field, since he serves as the Jaguars' head coach. And thus far, he likes the way his players have interacted. "The practices have been going well," said Hey. "The weather has … [Read more...] about Positive chemistry, 8 returning starters could be winning formula for Jaguars

‘Best feeling in the world’: Sharar’s goal lifts Hawkettes past No. 2 Waukee

May 22, 2019 by Dan Holm

Some wins are a little sweeter than others. That was the case on Monday for the sixth-ranked Ankeny girls' soccer team, which traveled to Waukee for its regular-season finale and posted a 1-0 victory over the No. 2 Warriors. Ankeny won the game with some of its key players on the bench. "We had to do without Chloee (Kooker) for most of the second … [Read more...] about ‘Best feeling in the world’: Sharar’s goal lifts Hawkettes past No. 2 Waukee

No. 4 Jaguars blank S.E. Polk for their 12th shutout of the season

May 22, 2019 by Dan Holm

The Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team struggled once again on Monday night to find the net. But as long as the Jaguars continue to keep a clean sheet, their scoring woes may not come back to bite them. Fourth-ranked Centennial got an early goal from Elizabeth Overberg and made it stand up for a 1-0 victory over visiting Southeast Polk on the … [Read more...] about No. 4 Jaguars blank S.E. Polk for their 12th shutout of the season

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Gabby Schnepf, Ankeny girls’ golf

May 22, 2019 by Dan Holm

Gabby Schnepf is a member of the Ankeny girls' golf team. Schnepf shot a 122 in a Class 4A regional meet on Monday at the American Legion Golf Course in Marshalltown, helping her squad to a fourth-place finish. The Hawkettes posted a season-best score of 384. "Gabby is a freshman that has moved her way up to a varsity spot in a short amount of time," … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Gabby Schnepf, Ankeny girls’ golf

All-stater Rumley returns to lead the way for No. 12 Hawkettes

May 21, 2019 by Dan Holm

The Ankeny softball team is ranked 12th in Class 5A in the preseason rankings by the Iowa Girls' High School Athletic Union. The return of slugger Jasmine Rumley has a lot to do with that. Rumley recently committed to continue her swimming career at the University of Tennessee. But the junior outfielder is also one of the state's premier softball … [Read more...] about All-stater Rumley returns to lead the way for No. 12 Hawkettes

Centennial softball team opens season with 15-5 loss at No. 6 Waukee

May 21, 2019 by Dan Holm

The season got off to a rough start on Monday for the Ankeny Centennial softball team. The Jaguars traveled to Waukee for a matchup against the sixth-ranked Warriors, who pounded out 14 hits and rolled to a 15-5 victory in six innings. Molly Platte and Reagan Bartholomew each had a pair of doubles in the win. The duo combined to knock in seven … [Read more...] about Centennial softball team opens season with 15-5 loss at No. 6 Waukee

Centennial’s Sease, Ankeny’s Webb advance to state golf tournament

May 21, 2019 by Dan Holm

Ankeny Centennial's Lauren Sease is headed back to the girls' state golf tournament for the third straight year. Ankeny's Jaci Webb will be making her second consecutive trip. Both players qualified as individuals with strong performances on Monday at Class 4A regional meets. Webb shot a 7-over-par 78 to tie for medalist honors at the American … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Sease, Ankeny’s Webb advance to state golf tournament

Jaguars fall to Johnston in regional final; S.E. Polk ousts Hawkettes

May 21, 2019 by Dan Holm

Both the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis squads were eliminated from regional team competition on Monday. The Jaguars posted a 5-2 victory over Waukee in a Class 2A regional semifinal at Johnston before falling to the host Dragons, 5-1, in the final. They finished the season with an 8-5 record. "We played competitive matches," said … [Read more...] about Jaguars fall to Johnston in regional final; S.E. Polk ousts Hawkettes

New Centennial softball coach to rely heavily on 10 seniors

May 20, 2019 by Dan Holm

When the Ankeny Centennial softball team opened its season on Monday at sixth-ranked Waukee, the Jaguars were able to put an experienced lineup on the field. Several veteran players are back from a team that posted a 25-16 record last year in its only season under coach Randy Schneider, who departed following the Jaguars' 9-0 loss at Indianola in a Class … [Read more...] about New Centennial softball coach to rely heavily on 10 seniors

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Dylan DeAngelo, Centennial boys’ track

May 20, 2019 by Dan Holm

Junior Dylan DeAngelo helped the Ankeny Centennial boys' track team to a 16th-place finish in the Class 4A state meet on Thursday through Saturday at Drake Stadium. DeAngelo placed third in the 400 hurdles with a time of 53.35 seconds, which broke his own school record. He also ran on the third-place 4x400 and sixth-place 4x200 relays. Here is some … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Dylan DeAngelo, Centennial boys’ track

VIDEO: Highlights from final day of coed state track meet

May 20, 2019 by Dan Holm

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