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
Archives for May 2021
Valley avenges earlier loss to Ankeny, will now face Jaguars in 3A quarterfinals
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
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
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
Central Bank Athlete of the Month: Abbie Peterson, Ankeny Centennial freshman
The standout tennis player will compete in the girls' state tournament next week along with three of her teammates. … [Read more...] about Central Bank Athlete of the Month: Abbie Peterson, Ankeny Centennial freshman