Seven of the seniors on the Ankeny Centennial baseball team got a chance to start Friday's Senior Night game against visiting Sioux City West. Some of them played a key role in the Jaguars' 9-1 victory in the non-conference game. Lincoln Lacey improved his record to 2-0 with a strong performance on the mound, allowing just four hits over the first six … [Read more...] about Seniors lead Centennial baseball team to 9-1 victory over Sioux City West
Archives for June 2022
Iowa pitcher Brecht named freshman all-American by Collegiate Baseball
Former Ankeny baseball star Brody Brecht has been named a freshman all-American by Collegiate Baseball. Brecht was honored along with Iowa teammate Keaton Anthony, becoming the 10th and 11th Hawkeyes to earn freshman all-American honors and the first since Peyton Williams in 2020. It is the third time in program history Iowa has had multiple players earn … [Read more...] about Iowa pitcher Brecht named freshman all-American by Collegiate Baseball
Hawks rout Marshalltown twice, remain tied for CIML Iowa Conference lead
The Ankeny baseball team remained tied for first place in the CIML Iowa Conference by sweeping a doubleheader on Wednesday at Marshalltown. The Hawks used an eight-run fifth inning to win the opener, 16-5. They then won another five-inning contest, 13-0, to complete the sweep. Ankeny improved to 8-2 in the conference and 9-6 overall. The Hawks are tied … [Read more...] about Hawks rout Marshalltown twice, remain tied for CIML Iowa Conference lead
Billings, Hawkettes sweep Marshalltown, extend winning streak to 4 games
Ashtyn Billings and the Ankeny softball team enjoyed a big day on Wednesday at Marshalltown. Billings (2-2) tossed a three-hitter and had five strikeouts to lead the Hawkettes to a 12-0 victory in six innings in the first game of a CIML Iowa Conference doubleheader. She also went 2-for-4 at the plate and drove in three runs. Billings then went 4-for-4 … [Read more...] about Billings, Hawkettes sweep Marshalltown, extend winning streak to 4 games
Jaguars juggle their lineup, then top North Polk to improve record to 8-6
Ankeny Centennial softball coach Brett Delaney juggled his lineup after the Jaguars scored just two runs in a doubleheader loss at top-ranked Waukee Northwest on Monday. Some of his moves paid off on Tuesday. Sophomore Addi Starr, moved from the leadoff position to the No. 3 spot in the batting order, went 2-for-3 with a pair of doubles and scored a … [Read more...] about Jaguars juggle their lineup, then top North Polk to improve record to 8-6
Griess pitches Hawks to 7-5 victory before Ames rallies to win nightcap
The Ankeny baseball team was hoping to get a sweep against visiting Ames on Monday. The Hawks had to settle for a split. The Little Cyclones used a three-run rally in the sixth inning to post a 7-4 victory in the nightcap of the doubleheader, allowing them to earn a split after Ankeny won the opener, 7-5. "We let a popup fall in with two guys on … [Read more...] about Griess pitches Hawks to 7-5 victory before Ames rallies to win nightcap
‘We came out and took care of business’: Hawkettes sweep No. 13 Ames
The Ames softball team entered Monday's doubleheader at Ankeny with an 8-1 record and a No. 13 ranking in Class 5A. It has been an impressive start for the Little Cyclones, but they have yet to play any of the three top-five teams in the CIML Iowa Conference--No. 1 Waukee Northwest, No. 2 Fort Dodge and No. 5 Ankeny Centennial. The Ames players … [Read more...] about ‘We came out and took care of business’: Hawkettes sweep No. 13 Ames
Centennial’s Becker named to academic all-state team by IGCA
Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer standout Ella Becker has been named to the academic all-state team by the Iowa Girls' Coaches Association. Becker, a senior midfielder, helped the Jaguars to a 19-3 record and their third Class 3A state title in the last six seasons. She scored two goals and had two assists. Becker, who was earlier selected to the CIML … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Becker named to academic all-state team by IGCA
Stewart, Pratt shine on mound as Centennial splits twinbill against Wolves
After dropping a 2-1 decision in the first game of Monday's doubleheader at seventh-ranked Waukee Northwest, the Ankeny Centennial baseball team needed somebody to step up in the nightcap. Junior pitcher Easton Pratt did just that. Pratt tossed a two-hitter and had 11 strikeouts as the Jaguars posted a 1-0 victory to salvage a split of the … [Read more...] about Stewart, Pratt shine on mound as Centennial splits twinbill against Wolves
‘We just didn’t score enough runs’: Jaguars fall twice to No. 1 Waukee NW
The Ankeny Centennial softball pitchers allowed just five runs on Monday in a doubleheader at top-ranked Waukee Northwest. Unfortunately, the No. 5 Jaguars managed just two runs themselves. The Wolves posted a 2-1 victory in eight innings in the first game, then completed a sweep of the twinbill with a 3-1 triumph in the nightcap. "Our pitchers … [Read more...] about ‘We just didn’t score enough runs’: Jaguars fall twice to No. 1 Waukee NW
Ankeny trio, Centennial duo named to Class 3A all-state first team by IGCA
Eden Gibson of Ankeny and Courtney Kovacs of Ankeny Centennial were the leaders of two of the top girls' soccer defensive units in the state. Now, the two seniors have been recognized for their efforts by the Iowa Girls' Coaches Association. Gibson and Kovacs were both repeat selections to the Class 3A all-state first team. They were joined on the … [Read more...] about Ankeny trio, Centennial duo named to Class 3A all-state first team by IGCA
Jaguars, Hawks dominate boys’ all-conference soccer team
The Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer teams combined to fill 11 of the 13 slots on the CIML Iowa Conference first team. The Jaguars had six first-team picks, while the Hawks had five. Central Conference champion Ankeny had three unanimous picks to the first team--junior defender Kwaku Kwarteng, senior forward Lucas Newhard and senior midfielder … [Read more...] about Jaguars, Hawks dominate boys’ all-conference soccer team
Kovacs, Macke, Gibson repeat as unanimous picks to all-CIML team
The state champion Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team placed four players on the CIML Iowa Conference first team, while Class 3A semifinalist Ankeny led the league with five first-team selections. Senior midfielders Courtney Kovacs of Centennial and Kennedy Macke of Ankeny were both unanimous picks for the second straight year. Senior defender Eden … [Read more...] about Kovacs, Macke, Gibson repeat as unanimous picks to all-CIML team
Ex-Centennial standout Morris to play baseball at Northwest Missouri State
Trey Morris' college baseball career has taken him from Iowa Falls to Fort Dodge and now to Maryville, Mo. The former Ankeny Centennial standout has committed to play for Northwest Missouri State next season. "It was a pretty tough decision," said Morris, an infielder. "I looked at a couple different schools. I really like the facilities there, and … [Read more...] about Ex-Centennial standout Morris to play baseball at Northwest Missouri State
Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Kate Bergan, Ankeny Centennial girls’ soccer
Junior goalkeeper Kate Bergan played a key role as the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team captured its third Class 3A state title on Saturday at Cownie Park. She was named to the all-tournament team after the Jaguars defeated Council Bluffs Lincoln, 2-0, in the championship game. On Thursday, Bergan made four consecutive saves during the penalty-kick … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Kate Bergan, Ankeny Centennial girls’ soccer
Centennial softball team tops Ballard, tumbles to No. 1 Central Springs
The Ankeny Centennial softball team split a pair of games against other ranked opponents on Friday at the Ballard Invitational. The fifth-ranked Jaguars posted a 6-0 victory over Ballard, the No. 11 team in Class 3A. They then dropped a 9-2 decision to unbeaten Central Springs, the No. 1 team in Class 2A. Centennial, which was coming off a late … [Read more...] about Centennial softball team tops Ballard, tumbles to No. 1 Central Springs
Porter responds to coach’s challenge, leads Jaguars to 3rd state championship
During the first half of Saturday's Class 3A championship game against second-ranked Council Bluffs Lincoln, Ankeny Centennial midfielder Averi Porter struggled to become part of the Jaguars' offensive attack. At one point, Centennial coach Chris Allen yelled at Porter from the sideline. "Averi, we can't have you be a spectator today!" he said. A … [Read more...] about Porter responds to coach’s challenge, leads Jaguars to 3rd state championship
Centennial’s Duax, Heckenlaible named to boys’ Class 3A all-tournament team
Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer standouts Ty Duax and Andrew Heckenlaible were both named to the Class 3A all-tournament team on Saturday at Cownie Park. The two sophomores led Centennial to the Class 3A semifinals before the Jaguars dropped a 2-1 decision to Waukee Northwest on Friday. Duax had the team's only goal in the 69th minute, his 16th of the … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Duax, Heckenlaible named to boys’ Class 3A all-tournament team
‘Absolutely incredible’: Jaguars complete revenge tour, capture 3A crown
The revenge tour is complete for the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team. The fifth-ranked Jaguars got a pair of goals from Averi Porter and defeated No. 2 Council Bluffs Lincoln, 2-0, in the Class 3A championship game on Saturday at Cownie Park. The win was Centennial's third in a row at the state tournament against a team it had lost to during the … [Read more...] about ‘Absolutely incredible’: Jaguars complete revenge tour, capture 3A crown
A BITTER FINISH: Jaguars fall to Waukee NW in tense semifinal battle
Ty Duax wanted to play one more game with the seniors on the Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team. Unfortunately, he won't get that chance. The fifth-ranked Jaguars ended their season on Friday with a tense 2-1 loss to No. 3 Waukee Northwest in the semifinals of the Class 3A state tournament at Cownie Park. They finished with a 16-4 record. "It … [Read more...] about A BITTER FINISH: Jaguars fall to Waukee NW in tense semifinal battle