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Archives for June 2019

Jags rally past North Scott, then blank West Delaware behind Heinzerling

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A late rally and a strong pitching performance allowed the Ankeny Centennial baseball team to pick up two more victories on Saturday at Mount Mercy College in Cedar Rapids. The ninth-ranked Jaguars overcame a 6-3 deficit to beat North Scott, 9-6, in eight innings. They then got five no-hit innings from senior Tyler Heinzerling in a 4-0 win over West … [Read more...] about Jags rally past North Scott, then blank West Delaware behind Heinzerling

Jaguars rout Lincoln twice, extend winning streak, improve to 19-10

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The Ankeny Centennial softball team rolled to a pair of run-rule victories at Des Moines Lincoln on Thursday to raise its overall record to 19-10. The Jaguars posted a 13-1 win in five innings, then followed with a 14-0 triumph in six innings to extend their winning streak to five games. Lincoln dropped to 8-20 on the season. Centennial broke the first … [Read more...] about Jaguars rout Lincoln twice, extend winning streak, improve to 19-10

After solid season, Pinegar looks forward to 2019–including trip to Kinnick

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The date of Oct. 12 is already circled on Jake Pinegar's calendar. For many football fans in Iowa--especially those of the Hawkeyes--it is, too. Pinegar, Penn State's sophomore place-kicker and a former Ankeny Centennial star, will return to his home state on that day for the first time as an opposing player. The Nittany Lions will visit Iowa City to … [Read more...] about After solid season, Pinegar looks forward to 2019–including trip to Kinnick

Regional softball pairings announced: Jags to host Hoover, Ankeny to visit East

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The road to the Class 5A state tournament will be a tough one for both the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial softball teams. Both squads will likely have to beat at least one ranked opponent on the road in order to earn a trip to Fort Dodge next month. Centennial has been placed in Region 2 by the Iowa Girls' High School Athletic Union. The Jaguars (19-10) … [Read more...] about Regional softball pairings announced: Jags to host Hoover, Ankeny to visit East

Freshman pitcher leads Hawks to 4-1 victory in nightcap at No. 8 Urbandale

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Earlier this month, Weston Fulk provided the heroics as the Ankeny baseball team salvaged a split of a doubleheader against Urbandale, hitting a walk-off, three-run homer in the bottom of the 10th inning. On Wednesday, Samuel Andrews came to the rescue for the Hawks. The freshman pitcher earned his first varsity victory as Ankeny posted a 4-1 win at … [Read more...] about Freshman pitcher leads Hawks to 4-1 victory in nightcap at No. 8 Urbandale

Surging Hawkettes sweep Urbandale as Jacobsen earns both victories

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With only a couple of weeks left in the regular season, the Ankeny softball team might be peaking at the right time. The Hawkettes recorded their second consecutive road sweep of a CIML Central Conference opponent on Wednesday, taking both games at Urbandale. They posted an 8-2 victory in the opener and followed with a 5-2 win in eight innings. "It was … [Read more...] about Surging Hawkettes sweep Urbandale as Jacobsen earns both victories

Jaguars sweep twinbill at Ames behind strong pitching performances

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Three different pitchers combined to allow just one run as the Ankeny Centennial softball team swept a doubleheader on Wednesday at Ames to complete a sweep of the season series. Kayla Stone tossed a seven-hitter to lead the Jaguars to a 4-1 victory in the opener. She had two strikeouts while raising her record to 3-6. Sam Klug and Karlie Kaiser then … [Read more...] about Jaguars sweep twinbill at Ames behind strong pitching performances

Centennial erupts for 42 runs in pair of lopsided wins over Little Cyclones

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The scoreboard operator was kept pretty busy on Wednesday at the Ames High School baseball field. Ninth-ranked Ankeny Centennial erupted for 42 runs in a CIML Central Conference doubleheader sweep over the Little Cyclones. The Jaguars rolled to a 25-1 victory in four innings in the opener, then completed the sweep with a 17-6 win in five innings. "It … [Read more...] about Centennial erupts for 42 runs in pair of lopsided wins over Little Cyclones

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Kayla Brummer, Ankeny softball

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Kayla Brummer is a member of the Ankeny softball team. The sophomore pitcher has helped the Hawkettes to a 14-11 record. She has compiled a 4-2 mark with a 2.64 ERA. "Kayla is probably one of the most coachable and competitive kids that we've had," said Ankeny coach Dave Bingham. "She's really quiet, but she'll do her job and hit her spots and she'll … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Kayla Brummer, Ankeny softball

Huisman, Jones lead Centennial to 6-0 victory over North Polk

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The Ankeny Centennial softball team got back on the winning track Tuesday with a 6-0 victory over visiting North Polk in a non-conference game. The neighboring squads entered the contest with similar records. The Jaguars are now 15-10, while North Polk dropped to 14-9. Madi Huisman (5-2) earned the win, recording two strikeouts over the first five … [Read more...] about Huisman, Jones lead Centennial to 6-0 victory over North Polk

Ankeny softball team earns first doubleheader sweep of the season

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Prior to Monday night, the Ankeny softball team had played seven doubleheaders this season and had yet to sweep any of them. The Hawkettes finally got one. Ankeny relied on strong pitching performances from Paige Jacobsen and Kayla Brummer as the Hawkettes rolled to a pair of victories at Dowling Catholic, 9-0 and 7-1. "We pitched so well tonight, … [Read more...] about Ankeny softball team earns first doubleheader sweep of the season

Hawks respond to coach’s challenge with 9-4 win at Dowling in 2nd game

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The Ankeny baseball team was challenged by head coach Joe Balvanz after the Hawks dropped the first game of Monday's doubleheader at fifth-ranked Dowling Catholic. Balvanz's message was heard loud and clear by his players. The Hawks responded with a 9-4 victory in the nightcap to salvage a split of the twinbill. They are now 5-6 in the CIML Central … [Read more...] about Hawks respond to coach’s challenge with 9-4 win at Dowling in 2nd game

‘It was big’: Jaguars hold off No. 1 Johnston in nightcap, snap 3-game skid

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Ankeny Centennial's Keaton Gray injured his throwing arm during Monday's doubleheader against the top-ranked Johnston baseball team. The junior infielder was still able to turn a game-ending double play to give the No. 9 Jaguars a 4-3 victory in the nightcap, allowing them to earn a split of the twinbill after visiting Johnston won the opener, 12-1, in … [Read more...] about ‘It was big’: Jaguars hold off No. 1 Johnston in nightcap, snap 3-game skid

No. 8 Johnston pounds out 25 hits, sweeps doubleheader against Jaguars

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One big hit from Kennedee Jones wasn't enough to prevent the eighth-ranked Johnston softball team from completing a sweep of Monday's doubleheader at Ankeny Centennial. Jones hit a grand slam in the third inning to give the Jaguars a 5-3 lead in the nightcap, but Johnston answered with three runs in the fourth and went on to post an 8-5 victory. The … [Read more...] about No. 8 Johnston pounds out 25 hits, sweeps doubleheader against Jaguars

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Anna Voigt, Ankeny softball

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Senior outfielder Anna Voigt has helped the Ankeny softball team to a 12-11 record. Voigt is batting .493 with eight doubles, one triple and 27 RBIs. She has stolen 13 bases in 14 attempts. Here is some inside info on Voigt: Congratulations on an outstanding season thus far. What has been the highlight for you? So far this season I really think … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Anna Voigt, Ankeny softball

Jaguars rout Dowling, will host showdown against Johnston on Monday

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A seven-run second inning sparked the Ankeny Centennial softball team to an 11-2 victory over visiting Dowling Catholic in the Brent Prange Classic on Saturday. The Jaguars were slated to play three other games in the two-day tournament, but they were all cancelled due to rain. Centennial defeated its CIML Central Conference rival for the third time this … [Read more...] about Jaguars rout Dowling, will host showdown against Johnston on Monday

Hawkettes top Pleasantville, fall to Ballard at Prange Classic

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One step forward. One step back. That seems to be the trajectory for the Ankeny softball team, which continued its up-and-down season on Saturday by splitting a pair of games against ranked opponents at the Brent Prange Classic. The Hawkettes rolled to a 9-1 victory over Pleasantville, the No. 3 team in Class 2A. They then dropped a 12-6 decision to … [Read more...] about Hawkettes top Pleasantville, fall to Ballard at Prange Classic

Sauer, Sindt, Frandson and Mast honored at Register’s Sports Awards

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Four athletes from Ankeny were among those honored at the Des Moines Register's Sports Awards on Friday at Wells Fargo Arena. The Register announced the top performers in each of their 21 All-Iowa teams. Ankeny Centennial volleyball standout Kenna Sauer, Ankeny cross country star Tim Sindt and Ankeny distance swimmer Trent Frandson were all named the … [Read more...] about Sauer, Sindt, Frandson and Mast honored at Register’s Sports Awards

After losing opener, Hawkettes rebound to win second game against D.M. East

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The Ankeny softball team stayed above the .500 mark by winning the second game of Thursday's non-conference doubleheader against visiting Des Moines East, the No. 15 team in Class 5A. The Hawkettes held on for a 6-5 victory after dropping a 4-3 decision in the opener. They are now 11-10 on the season, while East's record is 15-9. Ankeny scored in four … [Read more...] about After losing opener, Hawkettes rebound to win second game against D.M. East