Monday's softball doubleheader at Ankeny High School was all about pride. A lot more will be at stake the next time the Hawkettes face crosstown rival Ankeny Centennial. The 10th-ranked Jaguars traveled to the south side and came away with a sweep of the twinbill, 7-6 and 12-9. "I think it definitely gives us momentum coming into the next game in a … [Read more...] about ‘It was just a fun battle for 14 innings’: Jags hold off Ankeny twice to earn sweep
Archives for June 2021
Overturf drives in 6 runs, leads Ankeny to 7-6 victory over No. 5 Iowa City High
The Ankeny softball team was hoping to build some momentum heading into Monday's doubleheader against crosstown rival Ankeny Centennial. The Hawkettes sort of accomplished their goal. Ankeny posted a 7-6 victory over fifth-ranked Iowa City High in the Brent Prange Classic on Friday at Ankeny, but the team's other three games in the two-day tournament … [Read more...] about Overturf drives in 6 runs, leads Ankeny to 7-6 victory over No. 5 Iowa City High
Jaguars fall to No. 1 Pleasant Valley in 9 innings at Prange Classic
The Ankeny Centennial baseball team nearly knocked off the state's No. 1 squad on Saturday. The Jaguars used a six-run first inning to build a 7-3 lead over Pleasant Valley in the Brent Prange Classic at Saydel. But the Spartans scored two runs in the fifth and two more in the seventh to force extra innings. After both teams scored twice in the eighth … [Read more...] about Jaguars fall to No. 1 Pleasant Valley in 9 innings at Prange Classic
Southview 8th grader wins intermediate division at state trap shooting meet
Ethan Skow, an eighth grader at Southview, won the intermediate division at the state trap shooting meet earlier this month. He placed first out of 444 competitors, hitting 194 of 200 targets. "I was so proud of the team for their efforts," said Ankeny coach Larry Brandmeyer. "Many shot personal bests. We had six squads shoot handicap, which is the most … [Read more...] about Southview 8th grader wins intermediate division at state trap shooting meet
Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Sam Klug, Ankeny Centennial softball
Senior pitcher Sam Klug has helped the 10th-ranked Ankeny Centennial softball team to a 22-7 record. Klug has compiled a 6-4 mark with a 2.56 ERA. She has racked up 81 strikeouts while allowing just 13 walks in 63 innings of work. Here is some inside info on Klug: Congratulations on an outstanding season thus far. What has been the highlight for … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Sam Klug, Ankeny Centennial softball