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Archives for May 2021

‘I believe I can achieve my goals there’: Neyail to play for Impact Academy

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Bentor Neyail's best basketball is still ahead of him. The Ankeny senior is hoping that a year of prep school hoops will help him reach his potential. Neyail has decided to play for Impact Academy in Las Vegas, Nev. He announced his decision via Twitter on Sunday. "What I liked about Impact was how they care about every individual athlete and focus … [Read more...] about ‘I believe I can achieve my goals there’: Neyail to play for Impact Academy

Iowa star Doocy named second-team all-Region by National Fastpitch Coaches

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Allison Doocy was still pitching for the Ankeny softball team the last time a University of Iowa player earned all-Region honors. On May 20, Doocy joined that exclusive club when she was named second-team all-Region by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association. Megan Blank was the last Hawkeye to receive that honor in 2014. Doocy, a senior pitcher, … [Read more...] about Iowa star Doocy named second-team all-Region by National Fastpitch Coaches

Ex-Centennial lineman Winters commits to play for McNeese State

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Former Ankeny Centennial football standout Trey Winters has found a new home. The offensive lineman announced earlier this month via Twitter that he had committed to play for McNeese State, one of the top FCS programs in the country. "I am excited to announce that I will be joining McNeese State University to join the Cowboys," Winters tweeted. "I’m so … [Read more...] about Ex-Centennial lineman Winters commits to play for McNeese State

Ankeny Fanatic Preps of the Week: Kaitlyn Ault and Jaci Webb, girls’ golf

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Ankeny senior Jaci Webb has qualified for the girls' state golf meet for the third time in her career. She placed fourth with an 85 in a Class 4A regional meet on May 24 at Elmwood Country Club in Marshalltown, helping the Hawkettes to a third-place finish. Ankeny Centennial junior Kaitlyn Ault shot a 114 to finish 25th in a field of 45 golfers at the … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Preps of the Week: Kaitlyn Ault and Jaci Webb, girls’ golf

‘I just kept fighting’: Blevins falls short in Class 2A title match despite valiant effort

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After playing four hours of grueling tennis on Saturday, Ankeny Centennial's Will Blevins sat down in a chair and reflected on the end of his glorious high school career. Blevins didn't reach his ultimate goal, but he nevertheless walked off the court as a winner--even if the scoreboard showed that he had lost. Putting up a valiant fight in the finals … [Read more...] about ‘I just kept fighting’: Blevins falls short in Class 2A title match despite valiant effort

Blevins earns runner-up finish at state; Jaguars’ duo places 6th in doubles

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Will Blevins left it all on the tennis court Saturday. So did his Ankeny Centennial teammates Nic Mackaman and Caleb Peterson. Blevins earned a second-place finish in singles at the boys' Class 2A state tournament in Cedar Rapids, while Mackaman and Peterson teamed up for a sixth-place finish in doubles. Both were the highest finishes in school … [Read more...] about Blevins earns runner-up finish at state; Jaguars’ duo places 6th in doubles

‘We certainly have some things to pick on’: Hawks drop to 1-3 after PV’s sweep

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It's time for the Ankeny baseball team to regroup. The top-ranked Hawks dropped to 1-3 on the season with a doubleheader loss to No. 6 Pleasant Valley on a chilly Friday night at Ankeny. The Spartans posted a 4-2 victory in the opener, then completed the sweep with a 6-2 win. "The temperature was the same for both teams, but they played like it was 75 … [Read more...] about ‘We certainly have some things to pick on’: Hawks drop to 1-3 after PV’s sweep

Blevins advances to Class 2A semifinals, while doubles team earns top-8 finish

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Ankeny Centennial's Will Blevins will have a chance on Saturday to avenge one of his three losses this season. He could potentially have a chance to avenge his other two singles defeats. The unseeded Blevins advanced to the semifinals of the boys' Class 2A state tennis tournament with a pair of lopsided victories on Friday at the University of Iowa's … [Read more...] about Blevins advances to Class 2A semifinals, while doubles team earns top-8 finish

‘She could go 2-for-2 in a phone booth’: Carter has 4 hits, 5 RBIs in Ankeny’s win

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Ankeny's Marina Carter has picked up right where she left off last season. Carter, who batted .616 as a junior, went 4-for-5 and drove in five runs to lead the 13th-ranked Hawkettes to a 14-4 victory over visiting Dallas Center-Grimes in a non-conference softball game on Thursday. The contest ended after six innings due to the 10-run mercy rule. "It's … [Read more...] about ‘She could go 2-for-2 in a phone booth’: Carter has 4 hits, 5 RBIs in Ankeny’s win

Johnston’s Pemble tosses no-hit gem in 10-0 victory over Centennial

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A trip to Johnston probably wasn't what the Ankeny Centennial baseball team needed after being swept in a season-opening doubleheader on Monday at Ottumwa. The defending Class 4A state champion Dragons got a no-hitter from junior Jake Pemble and rolled to a 10-0 victory over Centennial on Wednesday in six innings. Pemble walked one and had eight … [Read more...] about Johnston’s Pemble tosses no-hit gem in 10-0 victory over Centennial

Valley avenges earlier loss to Ankeny, will now face Jaguars in 3A quarterfinals

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The path to a state title for the Valley boys' soccer team will have to go through both of Ankeny's teams. The fourth-ranked Tigers avenged an earlier loss with a 3-1 victory over No. 13 Ankeny in a Class 3A substate final on Wednesday at Valley Stadium. The Hawks finished the season with an 11-6 record. Valley (16-4) advances to the Class 3A … [Read more...] about Valley avenges earlier loss to Ankeny, will now face Jaguars in 3A quarterfinals

Jaguars take down Waukee in shootout, snap Warriors’ 46-game winning streak

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer players weren't intimidated by top-ranked Waukee's 46-game winning streak. After all, the Jaguars were the last team to defeat Waukee--three years ago. "We wanted to go out there together and prove that they weren’t infallible," said Centennial goalkeeper Jonathan Stockwell, who was a freshman on that 2018 team that … [Read more...] about Jaguars take down Waukee in shootout, snap Warriors’ 46-game winning streak

Jaguars pound out 12 hits, Klug records 11 strikeouts in 9-0 win over Newton

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A five-run fifth inning helped the Ankeny Centennial softball team to a 9-0 victory over Newton in its home opener on Wednesday. Sam Klug (2-0) tossed a four-hitter and had 11 strikeouts in the non-conference game. The 11th-ranked Jaguars improved to 3-0, while Newton's record dropped to 2-1. Lizzy Klunder hit a two-run single to ignite Centennial's … [Read more...] about Jaguars pound out 12 hits, Klug records 11 strikeouts in 9-0 win over Newton

Hawkettes extend winning streak, will now gear up for postseason play

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The Ankeny girls' soccer team will take a five-game winning streak into postseason play. The ninth-ranked Hawkettes closed out the regular season on Tuesday with a 10-0 victory over visiting Ottumwa. They improved to 10-4, while the Bulldogs' record dropped to 3-11. "We were 5-4 when the regional seedings came out, and that's why we got seeded where we … [Read more...] about Hawkettes extend winning streak, will now gear up for postseason play

Centennial struggles at the plate, drops both games to open season at Ottumwa

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On the opening night of the high school baseball season, Ankeny Centennial allowed just three total runs in a non-conference doubleheader on Monday at Ottumwa. Somehow, the Jaguars lost both games. Ottumwa posted a 2-1 victory in the first game in walk-off fashion, then completed the sweep with a 1-0 triumph in the nightcap. Centennial had just three … [Read more...] about Centennial struggles at the plate, drops both games to open season at Ottumwa

‘We got tested a little bit’: Jaguars hold off Ottumwa to sweep doubleheader

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The Ankeny Centennial softball team opened the season on Monday by winning a pair of games in similar fashion to sweep a non-conference doubleheader at Ottumwa. The 11th-ranked Jaguars posted a 6-5 win in the opener and a 9-8 triumph in the nightcap. In both games, Ottumwa rallied from a big deficit before Centennial held on for the victory. "It was … [Read more...] about ‘We got tested a little bit’: Jaguars hold off Ottumwa to sweep doubleheader

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Vivian Wilson, Ankeny Centennial girls’ golf

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Vivian Wilson is a member of the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team. She helped the Jaguars to a sixth-place finish in a Class 4A regional meet on Monday at Elmwood Country Club in Marshalltown. Wilson joined the varsity lineup for the Toni Dickey Invitational on April 22 at Otter Creek. She played in the last nine meets of the season, shooting a … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Vivian Wilson, Ankeny Centennial girls’ golf