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Archives for June 2022

BOOM!: Hawks rout Fort Dodge twice, close in on repeat conference crown

June 30, 2022 by Dan Holm

The Ankeny baseball team is heading into Thursday's showdown at fifth-ranked Ankeny Centennial on a roll. The Hawks routed visiting Fort Dodge twice in a CIML Iowa Conference doubleheader on Wednesday. They posted a 17-1 victory in four innings in the opener, then completed the sweep with an 11-1 triumph in five innings. Ankeny has scored 70 runs while … [Read more...] about BOOM!: Hawks rout Fort Dodge twice, close in on repeat conference crown

Centennial splits with Little Cyclones, but remains alive in conference race

June 30, 2022 by Dan Holm

The Ankeny Centennial baseball team nearly pulled off a miraculous sweep of Wednesday's doubleheader at Ames. After rolling to a 15-0 victory in five innings in the opener, the fifth-ranked Jaguars fell behind, 10-1, in the nightcap. "I was really proud of them," Centennial coach Mark Hey said of his team's comeback. "Ames was up 10-1 and they had a … [Read more...] about Centennial splits with Little Cyclones, but remains alive in conference race

Ankeny looks to regroup after Dodgers sweep twinbill to keep title hopes alive

June 30, 2022 by Dan Holm

The Ankeny softball team had a lot to play for on Wednesday against defending state champion Fort Dodge. But so did the third-ranked Dodgers. Fort Dodge won both games of a doubleheader at No. 9 Ankeny to keep its CIML Iowa Conference title hopes alive. The Dodgers posted an 8-2 victory in the opener, then completed the sweep with an 11-0 win in five … [Read more...] about Ankeny looks to regroup after Dodgers sweep twinbill to keep title hopes alive

After a bad first inning, Jaguars salvage split of doubleheader at Ames

June 30, 2022 by Dan Holm

The sixth-ranked Ankeny Centennial softball team bounced back from one bad inning to earn a split of Wednesday's doubleheader at No. 13 Ames. The Little Cyclones used a four-run first inning to post a 4-2 victory in the opener, snapping Centennial's season-high five-game winning streak. The Jaguars then rebounded with an 8-1 win in the nightcap. "We … [Read more...] about After a bad first inning, Jaguars salvage split of doubleheader at Ames

Jaguars roll past Roland-Story, extend season-high winning streak to 5 games

June 29, 2022 by Dan Holm

The streaky Ankeny Centennial softball team has had an up-and-down season. Now, the Jaguars are riding their longest winning streak of the summer. Sixth-ranked Centennial rolled to an 11-0 non-conference victory on Tuesday at Roland-Story, the No. 14 team in Class 3A. It was the fifth straight win for the Jaguars (19-11), who previously had a pair of … [Read more...] about Jaguars roll past Roland-Story, extend season-high winning streak to 5 games

Hawks score 42 runs in twinbill sweep, take over Iowa Conference lead

June 29, 2022 by Dan Holm

The Ankeny baseball team moved into sole possession of first place in the CIML Iowa Conference with a convincing sweep over visiting Marshalltown on Monday. After posting a 14-5 win in the first game of the doubleheader, the Hawks romped to a 28-2 victory in four innings in the nightcap. They scored 11 runs in the first inning, seven in the second and 10 … [Read more...] about Hawks score 42 runs in twinbill sweep, take over Iowa Conference lead

Hawkettes sweep Marshalltown again, will face Fort Dodge, Centennial next

June 29, 2022 by Dan Holm

The ninth-ranked Ankeny softball team took care of business on Monday against visiting Marshalltown, sweeping a CIML Iowa Conference doubleheader in just seven combined innings. The Hawkettes rolled to a 12-0 win in three innings in the opener. They then completed a sweep over the struggling Bobcats with a 15-3 triumph in four innings. "I think anytime … [Read more...] about Hawkettes sweep Marshalltown again, will face Fort Dodge, Centennial next

Jaguars, Hawks earn No. 2 seeds in Class 4A substate brackets from IHSAA

June 28, 2022 by Dan Holm

Fifth-ranked Ankeny Centennial and Ankeny have both received No. 2 seeds in the Class 4A substate baseball brackets that were unveiled Tuesday by the Iowa High School Athletic Association. The Jaguars (20-10) will host fifth-seeded Fort Dodge (12-18) in a Substate 2 quarterfinal on July 8 at 7 p.m. They've won three of the four meetings against the … [Read more...] about Jaguars, Hawks earn No. 2 seeds in Class 4A substate brackets from IHSAA

Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 188

June 28, 2022 by Dan Holm

In the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by Coldwell Banker Mid-America, publisher Dan Holm interviews assistant coach Sarah Saladino and senior pitcher Ashtyn Billings of the Ankeny softball team along with head coach Craig Dueker and sophomore star Eli Christensen of the Ankeny Christian Academy baseball team. … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 188

Swanepoel earns all-American honors in 100 butterfly from NISCA for 3rd time

June 28, 2022 by Dan Holm

Ankeny boys' swimming standout Lance Swanepoel has earned all-American honors from the National Interscholastic Swim Coaches Association. Swanepoel, a junior, won a state title in the 100 butterfly in 48.22 seconds. His time of 48.20 in the preliminaries broke his own school record in the event by more than a second and ranked 37th … [Read more...] about Swanepoel earns all-American honors in 100 butterfly from NISCA for 3rd time

Jaguars rout Davis County, Pleasantville after being rained out on Friday

June 27, 2022 by Dan Holm

After being rained out on Friday, the Ankeny Centennial softball team won its final two games in the Brent Prange Classic on Saturday at Centennial. The sixth-ranked Jaguars posted a 9-0 victory over Davis County, the No. 9 team in Class 3A. They then defeated Pleasantville, 9-3, for their fourth straight win. "Our girls are starting to swing the bat … [Read more...] about Jaguars rout Davis County, Pleasantville after being rained out on Friday

After winning streak ends, Jaguars rebound with 11-1 victory over rated foe

June 27, 2022 by Dan Holm

The Ankeny Centennial baseball team saw its 12-game winning streak come to an end on Saturday, but the Jaguars then bounced back with an 11-1 victory over Coon Rapids-Bayard in five innings in the Brent Prange Classic at Centennial. Centennial scored four runs in the first inning and two more in the fourth. After Coon Rapids-Bayard scored a run in the top … [Read more...] about After winning streak ends, Jaguars rebound with 11-1 victory over rated foe

Hawkettes finish 4-0 at Prange Classic, surpass win total from last 3 seasons

June 27, 2022 by Dan Holm

With two more wins on Saturday in the Brent Prange Classic, the Ankeny softball team has now surpassed its victory total from each of the previous three seasons. The ninth-ranked Hawkettes, who went 4-0 in the tournament, are now 23-8 overall. They won 21 games last year, 19 in 2020 and 20 in 2019 under coach Dave Bingham. "It's always nice to win … [Read more...] about Hawkettes finish 4-0 at Prange Classic, surpass win total from last 3 seasons

Hawks likely headed for No. 2 seed in Substate 7 after going 1-1 on Saturday

June 27, 2022 by Dan Holm

Every win is critical for the Ankeny baseball team as the eighth-ranked Hawks battle No. 6 Urbandale for the top seed in Class 4A Substate 7. That's why Ankeny's 9-8 loss to North Scott in the Brent Prange Classic on Saturday could be damaging for the Hawks, who jumped out to an early 7-0 lead only to see it slip away. Ankeny is now 17-10 on the … [Read more...] about Hawks likely headed for No. 2 seed in Substate 7 after going 1-1 on Saturday

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Thomas DeBrower, Ankeny baseball

June 26, 2022 by Dan Holm

Senior outfielder Thomas DeBrower has helped the eighth-ranked Ankeny baseball team to a 17-10 record. DeBrower is batting .333 with six doubles, a triple and 15 RBIs. He leads the Hawks with 32 runs scored and 17 stolen bases. Here is some inside info on DeBrower: How is the season going thus far? The season has been great. We have a lot of new … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Thomas DeBrower, Ankeny baseball

A PERFECT DOZEN: Jaguars top No. 3 Dowling Catholic for 12th straight win

June 25, 2022 by Dan Holm

After being ranked fourth in the Class 4A preseason rankings, the Ankeny Centennial baseball team got off to a slow start this season, posting a 7-9 record in its first 16 games. Since then, the Jaguars have been unbeatable. Centennial used a three-run sixth inning to beat visiting Dowling Catholic, 6-3, in a non-conference game on Friday. The Maroons … [Read more...] about A PERFECT DOZEN: Jaguars top No. 3 Dowling Catholic for 12th straight win

Roland named girls’ wrestling coach for new Ankeny, Centennial program

June 25, 2022 by Dan Holm

Former Des Moines Lincoln wrestling coach Dustin Roland has been named the head coach for the new girls' wrestling program at Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial. Here is a press release from the Ankeny School District announcing the hiring of Roland: Dustin Roland has been named as the head girls wrestling coach for the new girls wrestling program at Ankeny … [Read more...] about Roland named girls’ wrestling coach for new Ankeny, Centennial program

Regional softball pairings announced by Iowa Girls’ High School Athletic Union

June 24, 2022 by Dan Holm

If the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial softball teams meet in the postseason, it will have to be at the Class 5A state tournament. The sixth-ranked Jaguars and No. 9 Hawkettes have been placed in separate regions by the Iowa Girls' High School Athletic Union. The postseason pairings were announced on Friday. Centennial (16-11) is the top seed in Region 6. … [Read more...] about Regional softball pairings announced by Iowa Girls’ High School Athletic Union

Jaguars pound out 29 hits, 7 of them for extra bases, in sweep at Urbandale

June 24, 2022 by Dan Holm

It's been a tough week for the Ankeny Centennial softball team. Thursday's non-conference doubleheader at Urbandale provided the Jaguars with a chance to get back on the winning track. They took advantage of it. Sixth-ranked Centennial pounded out 29 hits, seven of them for extra bases, and swept the J-Hawks by scores of 10-2 and 9-3. The Jaguars, … [Read more...] about Jaguars pound out 29 hits, 7 of them for extra bases, in sweep at Urbandale

Ankeny Fanatic Rodcast: Episode 8

June 24, 2022 by Dan Holm

In the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic Rodcast, Rod Brannan of Shelter Insurance, Tony Rhoads and Ankeny Fanatic publisher Dan Holm are joined by special guest Rick Hermann. … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Rodcast: Episode 8

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