Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer standouts Joe Krueger and Evan Larson have received all-state honors from the Iowa High School Soccer Coaches Association along with the Ankeny duo of Kyle Pederson and Conor Wahlberg. Krueger, a senior defender, was named to the Class 3A first team. He scored four goals this season and was the leader of a defensive unit … [Read more...] about Krueger, Larson earn all-state honors along with Pederson, Wahlberg
Archives for June 2021
Jaguars blank Urbandale after J-Hawks win completion of suspended game
It took more than three weeks--and some more delays due to the weather--but the Ankeny Centennial softball team was finally able to complete its doubleheader against visiting Urbandale on Tuesday. The first game of the non-conference twinbill had been suspended on May 28 when the home-plate umpire was unable to continue after being hit by a foul ball. The … [Read more...] about Jaguars blank Urbandale after J-Hawks win completion of suspended game
Hawkettes rout Mason City on Senior Night before dropping second game
Every time the Ankeny softball team takes a step forward, the Hawkettes almost immediately take one step back. That was the case again on Monday as Ankeny split a CIML Iowa Conference doubleheader against visiting Mason City. The 13th-ranked Hawkettes rolled to a 10-0 victory in five innings in the opener before dropping a 6-5 decision in the … [Read more...] about Hawkettes rout Mason City on Senior Night before dropping second game
Blimpie Sub of the Week: Andrew Tilton, Ankeny Centennial baseball
Senior Andrew Tilton has helped the Ankeny Centennial baseball team to a 13-11 record. He is batting .200 with one RBI. Tilton has made five appearances on the mound, including one start. He has compiled a 2-0 mark with a 2.88 ERA. "Andrew has filled several key roles for us this year: relief pitcher, starting pitcher, and he has started at third … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Andrew Tilton, Ankeny Centennial baseball
Ankeny baseball team sweeps Mason City, closes in on conference title
The Ankeny baseball team is considered one of the top contenders to win the Class 4A state championship. Following Monday's doubleheader against visiting Mason City, the fourth-ranked Hawks are a virtual lock to capture the CIML Iowa Conference crown. Ankeny rolled to a pair of run-rule victories over the Mohawks, posting a 14-1 win in five innings and … [Read more...] about Ankeny baseball team sweeps Mason City, closes in on conference title
No. 1 Fort Dodge edges Centennial twice, moves closer to league crown
The race for the CIML Iowa Conference softball title isn't over yet. But Monday's doubleheader at Fort Dodge tilted the odds heavily in the top-ranked Dodgers' favor. Fort Dodge swept both games against No. 11 Ankeny Centennial, 1-0 and 3-2, to take a commanding lead in the league race. The Dodgers are now 11-1 in the conference and 22-4 overall, while … [Read more...] about No. 1 Fort Dodge edges Centennial twice, moves closer to league crown
Jaguars sweep Fort Dodge, move into 2nd-place tie in CIML Iowa Conference
Damin Churchman and the Ankeny Centennial baseball team are on a roll. Churchman helped the Jaguars to a sweep of a CIML Iowa Conference doubleheader on Monday at Fort Dodge. He scored three times in a 5-4 victory in eight innings in the opener, then earned the win on the mound in the nightcap as Centennial completed the sweep with a 12-6 triumph. The … [Read more...] about Jaguars sweep Fort Dodge, move into 2nd-place tie in CIML Iowa Conference
Hawkettes roll past Sioux City East, finish 11th at Fort Dodge Invitational
When the Ankeny softball team plays like it did on Saturday against Sioux City East, the 13th-ranked Hawkettes are a threat to beat any opponent in the state. Ankeny pounded out 15 hits and rolled to a 12-0 victory over the Black Raiders in four innings in the 11th-place game at the Fort Dodge Invitational. The Hawkettes went 2-2 in the two-day tournament … [Read more...] about Hawkettes roll past Sioux City East, finish 11th at Fort Dodge Invitational
Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Colin Riggs, Ankeny baseball
Senior third baseman and catcher Colin Riggs has helped the fifth-ranked Ankeny baseball team to a 14-6 record. Riggs has played in all 20 games, starting 18 times. He is batting .351 with two home runs, three doubles and 14 RBIs. Here is some inside info on Riggs: How is the season going thus far? The season is going pretty well. We have had our … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Colin Riggs, Ankeny baseball
Centennial’s Smith named 4A At-Large Coach of the Year by IATC
Ankeny Centennial boys' track coach Nate Smith has been named a Class 4A At-Large Coach of the Year by the Iowa Association of Track Coaches. Smith guided Centennial to a third-place finish in last month's Class 4A state meet, the school's highest finish ever. The Jaguars racked up 61 points, finishing behind only Cedar Falls (87) and Dowling Catholic … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Smith named 4A At-Large Coach of the Year by IATC
‘I try to zone them out’: Brecht ignores scouts, hurls Hawks to 3-1 win at S.E. Polk
Ankeny's Brody Brecht continues to thrive under pressure. Overcoming triple-digit temperatures and the distraction of more than a dozen scouts from MLB, Brecht pitched another gem on Thursday at Southeast Polk, allowing just one unearned run on three hits over 6 1/3 innings and recording 11 strikeouts as the fifth-ranked Hawks salvaged a split of a … [Read more...] about ‘I try to zone them out’: Brecht ignores scouts, hurls Hawks to 3-1 win at S.E. Polk
Jaguars keep North winless by rolling to a pair of three-inning victories
The struggling Des Moines North softball team is due for a break. However, Thursday's non-conference doubleheader at Ankeny Centennial wasn't what the Polar Bears needed. The 11th-ranked Jaguars cruised to a pair of three-inning victories over their winless opponent. They posted a 14-0 triumph in the opener, then completed the sweep with a 21-0 … [Read more...] about Jaguars keep North winless by rolling to a pair of three-inning victories
Centennial baseball team erupts for 30 runs in victory over Polar Bears
Thursday's non-conference game against visiting Des Moines North provided an opportunity for Ankeny Centennial baseball coach Mark Hey to go deep into his bench. Even if the contest lasted just four innings. The Jaguars exploded for 17 runs in the first inning and then added 13 more in the second to post a 30-0 victory. It was the most lopsided win in … [Read more...] about Centennial baseball team erupts for 30 runs in victory over Polar Bears
Hawkettes head to Fort Dodge Invite after being swept by S.E. Polk
The Ankeny softball team won't have much time to regroup after losing both games of a non-conference doubleheader on Thursday at Southeast Polk. The Hawkettes will head to Fort Dodge this weekend for the Fort Dodge Invitational, which boasts 13 ranked teams in the 16-team tournament. No. 13 Ankeny will play Central Springs (16-4), the No. 6 team in Class … [Read more...] about Hawkettes head to Fort Dodge Invite after being swept by S.E. Polk
Ankeny Fanatic announces its all-time Ankeny baseball team (1st team)
Nobody has been more associated with the Ankeny baseball program than Mel Murken. Murken coached the Hawks for 32 years and racked up 620 victories at the school. He's a member of the Iowa High School Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame. In 1992, Murken guided Ankeny to the first state championship in school history. Two of the stars on that … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic announces its all-time Ankeny baseball team (1st team)
‘I felt that UNI would really push me’: Centennial’s Hill to run for Panthers
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
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