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Archives for July 2021

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Sydney Morris, Ankeny Centennial softball

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Sophomore outfielder Sydney Morris has helped the 10th-ranked Ankeny Centennial softball team to a 31-9 record. She hit her first varsity home run in the Jaguars' 3-2 victory at No. 4 Indianola in a Class 5A regional final on Tuesday, providing what proved to be the winning run as her squad advanced to the state tournament for the second straight … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Sydney Morris, Ankeny Centennial softball

Hawkettes, Jaguars each place 4 players on academic all-state team

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Four players from both the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial softball teams have been named to the academic all-state team by the Iowa Girls' Coaches Association. Senior outfielders Madeleine Murphy and Shelby Romig were among the Ankeny players honored. The others were senior infielders Alex Brooks and Hannah Hogan. Senior catcher Ella Schulz was among … [Read more...] about Hawkettes, Jaguars each place 4 players on academic all-state team

‘Things just didn’t go our way’: Jaguars fall to Roosevelt in 10 innings

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Ankeny Centennial outfielder Easton Miller had been chasing down fly balls all afternoon. Des Moines Roosevelt's Walker Bennett finally hit a ball that Miller couldn't catch. Bennett stroked an RBI double in the bottom of the 10th inning to tie the game, then scored the winning run on an error as the host Roughriders rallied for a 3-2 victory over … [Read more...] about ‘Things just didn’t go our way’: Jaguars fall to Roosevelt in 10 innings

Hawks begin their quest for Class 4A crown with 16-0 victory over North

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Ankeny pitcher Will Johnson picked up the easiest win of his high school baseball career on Friday night. The senior righthander retired all three Des Moines North batters that he faced in the top of the first inning, then took the rest of the night off after throwing just 11 pitches when his teammates erupted for 13 runs in the bottom of the … [Read more...] about Hawks begin their quest for Class 4A crown with 16-0 victory over North

Frandson, 4 other Hawk swimmers earn all-American honors from NISCA

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Five Ankeny boys' swimming standouts have received all-American honors from the National Interscholastic Swim Coaches Association, including Trent Frandson, who was a four-time all-American as a senior. Frandson captured his third consecutive titles in both the 200 and 500 freestyle events at the state meet on Feb. 13 at the Linn-Mar Aquatic Center, where … [Read more...] about Frandson, 4 other Hawk swimmers earn all-American honors from NISCA

Jaguars oust No. 4 Indianola, will play Iowa City High in Class 5A quarterfinals

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Sam Klug played a supporting role on last year's Ankeny Centennial softball team that earned a third-place finish in the Class 5A state tournament. Now, she'll get a chance to play a starring role at Harlan Rogers Park. Klug tossed a six-hitter and had six strikeouts to help the 10th-ranked Jaguars to a 3-2 victory at No. 4 Indianola in a regional … [Read more...] about Jaguars oust No. 4 Indianola, will play Iowa City High in Class 5A quarterfinals

Bauer hits blast, Brecht continues his shutout streak in Hawks’ win at Waukee

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The Ankeny baseball team hasn't been challenged very often this season, especially in the last six weeks. Tuesday's non-conference game at Waukee showed that the second-ranked Hawks can win a close game under pressure. Jase Bauer homered for the game's only run, Brody Brecht tossed another masterpiece, and Ankeny closed out the regular season with a … [Read more...] about Bauer hits blast, Brecht continues his shutout streak in Hawks’ win at Waukee

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Easton Dunwoody, Ankeny baseball

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Junior pitcher Easton Dunwoody has helped the second-ranked Ankeny baseball team to a 29-6 record. The Hawks closed out the regular season on Tuesday with a 1-0 victory at No. 9 Waukee, their 26th win in the last 27 games. Dunwoody has appeared in eight games, compiling a 0.84 ERA in his 8 1/3 innings on the mound. Opposing batters are hitting just .188 … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Easton Dunwoody, Ankeny baseball

SWEET REVENGE: Jaguars knock off Indianola, earn 2nd straight trip to state

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Ankeny Centennial softball players Ella Schulz and Anna Christiansen waited three years to get their revenge. When they finally got it on Tuesday night, it was pretty sweet. The duo helped the 10th-ranked Jaguars to a 3-2 victory at No. 4 Indianola in a Class 5A regional final. The win allowed Centennial to earn its second straight trip to the state … [Read more...] about SWEET REVENGE: Jaguars knock off Indianola, earn 2nd straight trip to state

What the Fulk? Southpaw throws perfect 6-inning game in Hawks’ 10-0 victory

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A week ago, Ankeny pitcher Brody Brecht tossed a no-hitter and tied a school record with 17 strikeouts in a victory over Ames. On Monday, fellow senior Weston Fulk did the unthinkable--he may have topped Brecht's performance. Fulk threw a perfect game and struck out 12 of the 18 batters that he faced as second-ranked Ankeny rolled to a 10-0 win over … [Read more...] about What the Fulk? Southpaw throws perfect 6-inning game in Hawks’ 10-0 victory

Jaguars fall twice at No. 4 Dowling, will now gear up for postseason play

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The Ankeny Centennial baseball team closed out the regular season on Monday with a doubleheader loss at fourth-ranked Dowling Catholic. The Maroons are the type of team that Centennial will likely have to beat in order to qualify for state. "Other than the losses, it was kind of what we wanted to see going into the postseason," said Centennial coach … [Read more...] about Jaguars fall twice at No. 4 Dowling, will now gear up for postseason play

‘We felt good, and then we didn’t’: Hawkettes’ lead evaporates in 5th inning

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Marina Carter did everything she could to lead the Ankeny softball team to a victory on Monday over its crosstown rival. It just wasn't enough. Carter made a few outstanding defensive plays at shortstop and also slugged a two-run homer for the visiting Hawkettes, but 10th-ranked Ankeny Centennial rallied for a 4-2 victory in a Class 5A regional … [Read more...] about ‘We felt good, and then we didn’t’: Hawkettes’ lead evaporates in 5th inning

‘I was confident we could come back’: Centennial rallies past rival for 4-2 victory

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After giving up a two-run homer to Ankeny's Marina Carter in a Class 5A regional semifinal on Monday, Ankeny Centennial pitcher Sam Klug wasn't worried. "I was confident we could come back," Klug said. "Very confident." The 10th-ranked Jaguars rallied for three runs in the fifth inning to erase Ankeny's 2-0 lead, then added another run in the sixth to … [Read more...] about ‘I was confident we could come back’: Centennial rallies past rival for 4-2 victory

Addi becomes a Starr: Freshman leads Jaguars past Ankeny in regional battle

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Addi Starr never lost faith in her Ankeny Centennial softball teammates. The other Jaguars never lost faith in Starr, either. The freshman third baseman hit a tying two-run double in the fifth inning and later added an RBI single to lead 10th-ranked Centennial to a 4-2 victory over visiting Ankeny in a Class 5A regional semifinal on Monday. It was the … [Read more...] about Addi becomes a Starr: Freshman leads Jaguars past Ankeny in regional battle

After being passed over in MLB draft, Brecht likely to play 2 sports at Iowa

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It appears that Ankeny baseball star Brody Brecht will not be turning pro. The flame-throwing pitcher was not selected in the first 10 rounds of the 2021 MLB amateur draft on Sunday and Monday, which means that he will likely honor his commitment to play football and baseball at Iowa. Brecht has compiled a 7-0 record with a 0.68 ERA this season. … [Read more...] about After being passed over in MLB draft, Brecht likely to play 2 sports at Iowa

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Gabriel Monosmith, Ankeny Centennial baseball

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Senior outfielder Gabriel Monosmith has helped the Ankeny Centennial baseball team to an 18-15 record. Monosmith is batting .313 with one home run, seven doubles and 20 RBIs. He has struck out only five times in 83 at-bats. Here is some inside info on Monosmith: Have you been happy with your season thus far? That’s a tough question. Honestly, I … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Gabriel Monosmith, Ankeny Centennial baseball

Iowa DB Moss signs NIL agreement with The Kitchen and Bath Company

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Iowa defensive back Riley Moss has joined the growing list of collegiate athletes who have decided to capitalize on the name, image and likeness law that went into effect on July 1. Moss, a former Ankeny Centennial star, signed an NIL agreement with The Kitchen and Bath Company in Ankeny on Thursday. "It's really cool, especially because it's my … [Read more...] about Iowa DB Moss signs NIL agreement with The Kitchen and Bath Company

Hawks snap Roosevelt’s 17-game winning streak behind Fulk’s homer, 1-hitter

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Weston Fulk's historic season at the plate continued on Wednesday as the Ankeny baseball team rolled to a 12-0 victory at Des Moines Roosevelt in five innings to snap the Roughriders' 17-game winning streak. Fulk went 2-for-3 with a home run and three RBIs as the second-ranked Hawks won for the 23rd time in their last 24 games, raising their record to … [Read more...] about Hawks snap Roosevelt’s 17-game winning streak behind Fulk’s homer, 1-hitter