The season came to an end on Wednesday afternoon for both the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer teams at Cownie Park. The second-ranked Hawkettes dropped a 1-0 decision to No. 7 Dowling Catholic in a Class 3A quarterfinal at the state tournament. The Maroons (11-6) avenged an earlier 2-0 loss to Ankeny (12-4-1). Lauren McCoy scored the … [Read more...] about Ankeny girls fall to Dowling, while Jags tumble to Waukee NW in 3A quarters
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‘We felt like we were the better team’: Oakie, Jaguars dominate No. 1 Dowling
After recording another strikeout to end the fifth inning, Ankeny Centennial pitcher Joey Oakie pumped his fist and screamed with joy. Oakie went on to toss a one-hitter and had 14 strikeouts as the second-ranked Jaguars posted a 6-1 victory at No. 1 Dowling Catholic in the first game of a CIML Conference doubleheader on Tuesday. The contest was shortened … [Read more...] about ‘We felt like we were the better team’: Oakie, Jaguars dominate No. 1 Dowling
‘Our bats have been good lately’: James, Jaguars romp to 10-0 win at Dowling
Senior outfielder Mackenzie James has played on some outstanding softball teams at Ankeny Centennial, including one that placed third in the Class 5A state tournament in 2020 and another that earned runner-up honors the following season. This year's team might be as talented as either of those squads. James went 2-for-3 and drove in three runs to lead … [Read more...] about ‘Our bats have been good lately’: James, Jaguars romp to 10-0 win at Dowling
Without injured star, Centennial girls earn fourth-place finish in Class 2A tourney
The Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team ran into some bad luck on Tuesday before the start of the Class 2A state team tournament semifinals at Johnston. The Jaguars lost their No. 1 player, Abbie Peterson, to an ankle injury. "I just woke up (Monday) and went to practice and then after that it started really hurting," said Peterson, who placed second … [Read more...] about Without injured star, Centennial girls earn fourth-place finish in Class 2A tourney
After falling to North Polk, Ankeny routs Wildcats in 5 innings at Heggen Classic
The Ankeny baseball team rebounded from a 4-1 loss to North Polk with an 11-1 victory over Davenport North in five innings in the Tim Heggen Classic on Saturday at Ankeny. The Hawks pounded out eight hits in the win over Davenport North (2-5). They scored four runs in the first inning, two in the second, one in the third, one in the fourth and three more … [Read more...] about After falling to North Polk, Ankeny routs Wildcats in 5 innings at Heggen Classic