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Archives for June 2019

Meador, Neils throw complete games, but Centennial falls twice to J-Hawks

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Josh Meador and Logan Neils each pitched a complete game for the Ankeny Centennial baseball team on Thursday. Unfortunately, Urbandale's pitching--especially that of junior Ty Langenberg--was just a little bit better. The 10th-ranked J-Hawks got a one-hitter from Langenberg in the first game and went on to sweep a doubleheader against No. 8 Centennial, … [Read more...] about Meador, Neils throw complete games, but Centennial falls twice to J-Hawks

Jaguars complete sweep on Kaiser’s no-hitter, move back into first place

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The Ankeny Centennial softball team moved back into a tie for first place in the CIML Central Conference by sweeping a doubleheader on Thursday at Urbandale. Karlie Kaiser tossed a no-hitter in the nightcap as the Jaguars completed the sweep with a 3-0 victory. She walked three and had one strikeout while raising her record to 3-0 on the … [Read more...] about Jaguars complete sweep on Kaiser’s no-hitter, move back into first place

Hawks walk off with extra-inning win, earn split against D.M. East

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The Ankeny baseball team walked off with a win Thursday for the second time this season. The Hawks scored a run in the bottom of the eighth inning to beat visiting Des Moines East, 4-3, in the second game of a doubleheader. The Scarlets won the opener, 8-3. Ankeny is now 10-9 on the season. East's record is 11-7. Jase Bauer had a huge night at the … [Read more...] about Hawks walk off with extra-inning win, earn split against D.M. East

Brecht shuts down top-ranked Dragons, then seals 1-0 win with leaping catch

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Brody Brecht gave the Ankeny baseball team a much-needed lift on Wednesday. The sophomore righthander outdueled Johnston standout Jackson Vines to lead the visiting Hawks to a 1-0 victory in the first game of a CIML Central Conference doubleheader, handing the top-ranked Dragons just their second loss of the season. "Going into the game we obviously … [Read more...] about Brecht shuts down top-ranked Dragons, then seals 1-0 win with leaping catch

Carter smashes homer, helps Hawkettes to salvage split at No. 8 Johnston

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A healthy Marina Carter could make a huge difference for the Ankeny softball team. Carter went 2-for-4 with a double, a home run and two RBIs to lead the Hawkettes to a 9-6 victory in the second game of a doubleheader on Wednesday at eighth-ranked Johnston. It was the first homer in seven games for Carter, who is now batting .500 after missing the first … [Read more...] about Carter smashes homer, helps Hawkettes to salvage split at No. 8 Johnston

More all-state honors for Harrington, Kooker, Wee and Wyckoff

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Senior Chloee Kooker and junior Ashley Harrington of Ankeny have been joined by seniors Olivia Wee and Allie Wyckoff of Ankeny Centennial on the girls' Class 3A all-state first team by the Iowa High School Soccer Coaches Association. That quartet previously received first-team honors from the Iowa Girls' Coaches Association. Kooker, a defender, was also … [Read more...] about More all-state honors for Harrington, Kooker, Wee and Wyckoff

Raineri named to all-state first team; Pritchard, Overberg also honored

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Ankeny boys' soccer standout Kolby Raineri has been named to the Class 3A all-state first team by the Iowa High School Soccer Coaches Association. Raineri, a senior midfielder, led the Hawks to a 12-7 record, including a third trip to the Class 3A state tournament in the last four years. He scored 14 goals and had 17 assists this season. Three other … [Read more...] about Raineri named to all-state first team; Pritchard, Overberg also honored

Ankeny star Kooker named Miss Iowa Soccer for 2019

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When the Ankeny girls' soccer team captured the Class 3A state title earlier this month, it appeared to be the perfect way for senior defender Chloee Kooker to close out her illustrious high school career. Kooker was named to the all-tournament team for the second straight year after the Hawkettes won the fourth state championship in school history. She … [Read more...] about Ankeny star Kooker named Miss Iowa Soccer for 2019

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Carleigh Kray, Ankeny Centennial softball

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Carleigh Kray is a member of the Ankeny Centennial softball team. The senior has helped the 15th-ranked Jaguars to an 11-8 record, including a 6-2 mark in the CIML Central Conference. She is batting .304 with two home runs and five RBIs. "Carleigh brings a positive attitude every time she comes to the park," said Centennial coach Brett Delaney. "She's … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Carleigh Kray, Ankeny Centennial softball

Hawkettes knock rival out of first place, but Centennial rebounds to earn split

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Brett Delaney's return to Ankeny High School got off to a rocky start. Franie Burnett's aggressiveness on the basepaths helped to make sure that Delaney's night had a happy ending. Burnett reached base on an error, stole second and scored on an infield hit by Taylor Runchey in the eighth inning to give the 15th-ranked Ankeny Centennial softball team a … [Read more...] about Hawkettes knock rival out of first place, but Centennial rebounds to earn split

The Trey and Tyler Show: Jaguars sweep Ankeny with back-to-back shutouts

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The crosstown rivalry never gets old for Ankeny Centennial junior Trey Morris. "It's always fun to beat (Ankeny)--in every sport," said Morris. Morris and fellow righthander Tyler Heinzerling threw back-to-back shutouts on Monday as the eighth-ranked Jaguars swept a CIML Central Conference baseball doubleheader at Ankeny, 4-0 and 5-0. The Hawks entered … [Read more...] about The Trey and Tyler Show: Jaguars sweep Ankeny with back-to-back shutouts

Hawks take 4-game winning streak into doubleheader against No. 8 Centennial

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Ankeny baseball coach Joe Balvanz has tried to downplay the significance of Monday's doubleheader against visiting Ankeny Centennial. But he knows his message is falling on deaf ears. "You can try to talk them down all you want, but the kids get really fired up for this," Balvanz said. "It really should be like playing Johnston or Waukee, but we all … [Read more...] about Hawks take 4-game winning streak into doubleheader against No. 8 Centennial

‘We’re like one big family’: Hawkettes to host twinbill against Delaney’s Jaguars

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There won't be many secrets on Monday night when Ankeny's crosstown rivals collide on the softball field. Ankeny Centennial coach Brett Delaney spent the previous six seasons as an assistant under Ankeny coach Dave Bingham. He helped the Hawkettes to a 153-98 record from 2013-18, including a pair of trips to the state tournament. Delaney will now visit … [Read more...] about ‘We’re like one big family’: Hawkettes to host twinbill against Delaney’s Jaguars

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Derek Boike, Centennial baseball

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Senior outfielder Derek Boike has helped the Ankeny Centennial baseball team to a No. 3 ranking in Class 4A. Boike is batting .353 with three doubles and six RBIs. He is tied for the team lead in stolen bases with seven. Here is some inside info on Boike: Congratulations on an outstanding season thus far. What has been the highlight for … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Derek Boike, Centennial baseball

Rumley blasts 3 homers, leads Ankeny to 2 wins at Fort Dodge Invitational

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When Jasmine Rumley gets into a zone at the plate, opposing hurlers might want to consider pitching around her. Rumley hit three home runs on Friday as the Ankeny softball team won a pair of slugfests at the Fort Dodge Invitational to advance to Saturday's semifinals. However, the rest of the tournament was eventually called off due to rain. Rumley … [Read more...] about Rumley blasts 3 homers, leads Ankeny to 2 wins at Fort Dodge Invitational

Hawks notch rare win at Valley behind Brecht’s solid outing, Boyd’s 5 steals

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When Cael Boyd, Brody Brecht and the Ankeny football team played at Valley in the opening round of the Class 4A playoffs last fall, it ended with a heartbreaking loss for the Hawks. Boyd and Brecht returned to Valley on Friday with the Ankeny baseball squad. This time, the ending was much happier. The two sophomores both played huge roles as Ankeny … [Read more...] about Hawks notch rare win at Valley behind Brecht’s solid outing, Boyd’s 5 steals

Ankeny’s O’Connor named captain of all-state trap team

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At the recent the Iowa Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) State Trap Shooting Competition in Cedar Falls, Ankeny High School senior Gage O’Connor was named captain of the all-state team with a combined perfect score of 200 out of 200 for league, and 200 out of 200 and a first-place finish in singles competition. This marks the second year in a row that … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s O’Connor named captain of all-state trap team

Jaguars enter Class 5A rankings, then tumble twice to No. 3 Fort Dodge

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The Ankeny Centennial softball team entered the Class 5A rankings at the No. 15 spot on Thursday. Later in the day, the Jaguars had a chance to test their ranking during a doubleheader against visiting Fort Dodge, the No. 3 team in Class 5A. The Centennial players found out what it takes to compete at that level. The Jaguars saw their five-game winning … [Read more...] about Jaguars enter Class 5A rankings, then tumble twice to No. 3 Fort Dodge