Throughout most of her high school career, Ankeny Centennial senior Millie Hill thought she was going to play volleyball at the collegiate level. It wasn't until a few months ago that Hill discovered she had a greater passion for track. The two-sport athlete has now decided to join the Northern Iowa women's track and field program. She will be a … [Read more...] about ‘I felt that UNI would really push me’: Centennial’s Hill to run for Panthers
Archives for June 2021
Jaguars hold on for 11-10 victory despite 6 errors, earn split against Mason City
The Ankeny Centennial baseball team held off a late rally by visiting Mason City to earn a split of Wednesday's doubleheader. The Jaguars scored six runs in the first inning and four more in the third to build an 11-3 lead in the nightcap after dropping an 8-4 decision in the opener. The Mohawks rallied for three runs in the fourth, one in the sixth and … [Read more...] about Jaguars hold on for 11-10 victory despite 6 errors, earn split against Mason City
Jaguars romp past Mason City twice, stay in thick of CIML Iowa Conference race
Brett Delaney celebrated his birthday on Wednesday with a pair of run-rule victories. His 11th-ranked Ankeny Centennial softball team rolled to a 13-1 win over visiting Mason City in three innings, then completed a sweep of the doubleheader with a 13-3 triumph in five innings. The Jaguars extended their winning streak to five games. "The girls played … [Read more...] about Jaguars romp past Mason City twice, stay in thick of CIML Iowa Conference race
Fulk fans 14 in opener, then homers in nightcap as Hawks sweep Ames
Ankeny pitcher Weston Fulk didn't realize how many strikeouts he had until he left the first game of Wednesday's baseball doubleheader at Ames with two outs in the fifth inning. "When I got done throwing, I was thinking about my start and then that was when I realized that no one put the ball in play for an out," said Fulk. "It’s cool to have every … [Read more...] about Fulk fans 14 in opener, then homers in nightcap as Hawks sweep Ames
Overturf knocks in 5 runs, helps Ankeny girls salvage split of twinbill at Ames
After letting a four-run lead slip away in the opener, the Ankeny softball team bounced back to win the nightcap of Wednesday's doubleheader at Ames to salvage a split against the Little Cyclones. The 13th-ranked Hawkettes used a six-run fourth inning to roll to an 11-4 victory in the second game. They pounded out 16 hits off two Ames pitchers. Gillian … [Read more...] about Overturf knocks in 5 runs, helps Ankeny girls salvage split of twinbill at Ames