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Ankeny basketball star Bayless to play for juco power Indian Hills

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Ankeny basketball standout Braxton Bayless has verbally committed to play for juco powerhouse Indian Hills Community College in Ottumwa. Bayless announced his decision via Twitter last week. "100% Committed #JucoProduct #Bigger Plans," he tweeted. Bayless averaged 22.9 points and 6.6 rebounds per game while leading the Hawks to a 21-5 record and the … [Read more...] about Ankeny basketball star Bayless to play for juco power Indian Hills

Ankeny’s Reynolds to play volleyball at University of Denver

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Ankeny volleyball player Ava Reynolds received her first scholarship offer last week. It took the junior-to-be less than 24 hours to accept it. Reynolds announced on June 16 that she has verbally committed to the University of Denver. "Denver was the first school I talked to and got an offer from," said Reynolds. "I heard from several other schools … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Reynolds to play volleyball at University of Denver

Jaguars outlast Johnston in 8 innings before Dragons earn split of twinbill

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If Monday's CIML softball doubleheader at Johnston had been a boxing match, the judges likely would have ruled the outcome a draw. Tenth-ranked Ankeny Centennial won the first game, 3-1, in eight innings before the No. 3 Dragons salvaged a split of the twinbill with a 5-1 victory in the nightcap. The Jaguars are now 7-1 on the season, while Johnston … [Read more...] about Jaguars outlast Johnston in 8 innings before Dragons earn split of twinbill

Hawkettes top S.C. Heelan, edge Central Springs at Fort Dodge Invitational

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The Ankeny softball team traveled to the Fort Dodge Invitational on Saturday and came away with a pair of victories. The Hawkettes posted a 10-3 win over SIoux City Heelan. They then followed with a 2-1 triumph over Central Springs, the No. 6 team in Class 2A. "They're both good ball clubs," said Ankeny coach Dave Bingham, whose team improved to 7-1 on … [Read more...] about Hawkettes top S.C. Heelan, edge Central Springs at Fort Dodge Invitational

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Madi Huisman, Ankeny Centennial softball

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Senior pitcher Madi Huisman has helped the 10th-ranked Ankeny Centennial softball team to a 6-0 record this season. She tossed a no-hitter Friday as the Jaguars defeated Marshalltown, 10-0, in five innings in the first game of a doubleheader. Huisman has compiled a 3-0 mark with a 1.50 ERA. Opposing hitters are batting just .091 against her. Here is … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Madi Huisman, Ankeny Centennial softball

Alberhasky, Churchman hurl Centennial baseball team to sweep over Bobcats

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The Ankeny Centennial baseball team just keeps rolling along. The Jaguars swept another CIML doubleheader on Friday, posting 6-0 and 4-2 victories over visiting Marshalltown. They improved to 6-0 on the season, while the winless Bobcats fell to 0-6. "We're off to a nice start," said Centennial coach Mark Hey. "We got some really good pitching on … [Read more...] about Alberhasky, Churchman hurl Centennial baseball team to sweep over Bobcats

Unbeaten Jaguars allow just 1 hit in twinbill sweep over Marshalltown

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Ankeny Centennial's Madi Huisman tossed a no-hitter in the first game of Friday's CIML softball doubleheader against visiting Marshalltown. Then three of her teammates nearly combined for another no-no in the nightcap of the twinbill. Sam Klug, Jenna Wendt and Maggie Fisher teamed up to throw a one-hitter as the 10th-ranked Jaguars completed a sweep … [Read more...] about Unbeaten Jaguars allow just 1 hit in twinbill sweep over Marshalltown

Ankeny’s Frandson named Register’s Athlete of the Year for boys’ swimming

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Ankeny junior Trent Frandson was named the Athlete of the Year for boys' swimming in The Des Moines Register's Sports Awards on Thursday. Frandson led Ankeny to a runner-up finish at the state meet in February. The California recruit set a state record while winning his second straight title in the 200 freestyle and also defended his crown in the 500 … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Frandson named Register’s Athlete of the Year for boys’ swimming

Rinderknecht tosses 1-hit gem in opener of Hawks’ sweep over Hoover

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Bryce Rinderknecht was anxious to get back on the mound following a tough loss on Wednesday. The Ankeny senior got another chance to pitch less than 48 hours later--and he made the most of it. Rinderknecht tossed a one-hitter and had 10 strikeouts to lead the second-ranked Hawks to a 4-0 victory over visiting Des Moines Hoover in the first game of a … [Read more...] about Rinderknecht tosses 1-hit gem in opener of Hawks’ sweep over Hoover

Florida’s Lindaman named CoSIDA’s Academic All-America of the Year

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Ankeny native Kendyl Lindaman isn't just one of the best college softball players in the country. She's one of the smartest, too. Lindaman became Florida's latest player to receive College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) Academic All-America of the Year. CoSIDA announced the award earlier this month along with their Academic … [Read more...] about Florida’s Lindaman named CoSIDA’s Academic All-America of the Year

Hawkettes sweep Hoover, improve to 5-1 going into Fort Dodge tourney

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With a trip to the Fort Dodge Invitational on tap for Saturday, the Ankeny softball team didn't want to spend a late night at the ballpark on Friday. The Hawkettes managed to sweep a doubleheader against visiting Des Moines Hoover in timely fashion. They posted a 12-2 victory in six innings in the opener, then used a nine-run outburst in the first frame … [Read more...] about Hawkettes sweep Hoover, improve to 5-1 going into Fort Dodge tourney

Ankeny softball team cruises in first game before No. 5 Bulldogs earn split

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After winning the first game of a doubleheader on Wednesday at fifth-ranked Ottumwa, the Ankeny softball team appeared to be in position to earn a sweep. The Hawkettes jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the nightcap and had the bases loaded in the fourth inning with Jasmine Rumley, one of the state's top hitters, coming to the plate. This was Ankeny's chance … [Read more...] about Ankeny softball team cruises in first game before No. 5 Bulldogs earn split

Hawks rally past Ottumwa in opener, then Bulldogs return favor in nightcap

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Wednesday's doubleheader between the Ankeny and Ottumwa baseball teams featured a pair of five-run rallies in the seventh inning--one by each squad. After the second-ranked Hawks battled back for a 6-3 victory in the opener, the host Bulldogs returned the favor in the nightcap by rallying for an 8-7 win that handed Ankeny (3-1) its first loss of the … [Read more...] about Hawks rally past Ottumwa in opener, then Bulldogs return favor in nightcap

Jaguars complete sweep over East on Gray’s walk-off triple in 9th inning

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Seven of the top 10 teams in the Class 4A preseason rankings by the Iowa High School Baseball Coaches Association are from the Central Iowa Metropolitan League. Ankeny Centennial isn't one of them, but the Jaguars are making a strong case to be included in the next rankings. After sweeping No. 9 Des Moines Roosevelt in its season opener on Monday, … [Read more...] about Jaguars complete sweep over East on Gray’s walk-off triple in 9th inning

Centennial softball team rolls to pair of run-rule victories over Scarlets

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The Ankeny Centennial softball team picked up right where it left off on Monday. After scoring a total of 26 runs in a season-opening sweep at Des Moines Roosevelt, the 11th-ranked Jaguars rolled to two more victories on Wednesday in their home opener. Centennial improved its record to 4-0 with a pair of run-rule wins over Des Moines East. The Jaguars … [Read more...] about Centennial softball team rolls to pair of run-rule victories over Scarlets

Unranked–and underrated?–Jaguars sweep No. 9 Roosevelt at Principal Park

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Much of the attention on Monday's baseball doubleheader between Ankeny Centennial and Des Moines Roosevelt was focused on the national anthem. But once the games began at Principal Park, the Jaguars showed that they might be an underrated team in Class 4A. After the Roosevelt players knelt during the anthem to join the ongoing protest against racial … [Read more...] about Unranked–and underrated?–Jaguars sweep No. 9 Roosevelt at Principal Park

Fulk, Andrews toss back-to-back gems in Ankeny’s sweep over Bobcats

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Mo Watson and his teammates on the Ankeny baseball squad are going to relish every minute on the field this summer. The second-ranked Hawks showed off their potential Monday by sweeping a pair of five-inning games in their season opener at Marshalltown. They roughed up the Bobcats by scores of 19-0 and 11-0. "Ever since we got the word that we could … [Read more...] about Fulk, Andrews toss back-to-back gems in Ankeny’s sweep over Bobcats