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Archives for May 2023

Jaguars continue dominance on mound, romp to 10-0 win over Urbandale

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The Ankeny Centennial baseball team remained unbeaten with a 10-0 victory over visiting Urbandale in five innings on Wednesday. The second-ranked Jaguars scored four runs in the third inning and two in the fourth to build a 6-0 lead, then added four more in the fifth to end the game via the mercy rule. They improved to 3-0 in the CIML Conference and 5-0 … [Read more...] about Jaguars continue dominance on mound, romp to 10-0 win over Urbandale

‘I’m really excited’: After slow start, Peterson cruises into Class 2A title match

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Ankeny Centennial's Caleb Peterson is one win away from becoming the first state tennis champion in Ankeny's history. The top-seeded senior rolled to a 6-2, 6-0 victory over Anthony Schulte of Cedar Rapids Prairie in the semifinals of the boys' Class 2A singles tournament on Wednesday morning at the Hawkeye Tennis & Recreation Center in Iowa City. He … [Read more...] about ‘I’m really excited’: After slow start, Peterson cruises into Class 2A title match

Bergan records another clean sheet, sets single-season ACHS mark for shutouts

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There isn't much left for Ankeny Centennial goalkeeper Kate Bergan to accomplish in her girls' high school soccer career. She's already been a state champion. She's earned all-state honors. On Tuesday, though, Bergan added another milestone to her resume. She set a single-season school record with her 10th shutout as the eighth-ranked Jaguars defeated … [Read more...] about Bergan records another clean sheet, sets single-season ACHS mark for shutouts

Hawkettes survive tussle with Ames, will host Urbandale in regional final

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The Ankeny girls' soccer team got a tougher-than-expected matchup in its postseason opener. The second-ranked Hawkettes defeated visiting Ames, 2-0, in a Class 3A regional semifinal on Tuesday. The Little Cyclones finished the season with a 10-9 mark. "I think they got screwed with their seed--they're not a 4 seed," said Ankeny coach Simon Brown. "And … [Read more...] about Hawkettes survive tussle with Ames, will host Urbandale in regional final

Two big innings allow Hawks to post 14-7 victory over Davenport Central

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Taking advantage of nine walks and two hit batters, the Ankeny baseball team used two big innings to defeat visiting Davenport Central, 14-7, in a non-conference game on Tuesday. Ankeny (3-4) scored eight runs in the third inning to erase an early 1-0 deficit. After Central clawed its way back to within 8-5 in the top of the sixth, the Hawks answered with … [Read more...] about Two big innings allow Hawks to post 14-7 victory over Davenport Central

Centennial softball team blanks ADM, extends scoreless streak to 19 innings

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In 19 innings this season, the Ankeny Centennial softball team has yet to allow a run. After sweeping a doubleheader on Monday at Waukee, the sixth-ranked Jaguars opened their home schedule on Tuesday with a 9-0 win over ADM (Adel) in a non-conference game. The Tigers are ranked sixth in Class 4A. Eighth grader Lauren Sandholm became the third … [Read more...] about Centennial softball team blanks ADM, extends scoreless streak to 19 innings

OAKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKIE DOMINATES AGAIN: Pitcher fans 16 in Jaguars’ sweep

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Former Ankeny pitcher Brody Brecht is expected to be a high-round draft pick in the 2024 MLB amateur draft. Don't be surprised if Ankeny Centennial junior Joey Oakie joins the Iowa sophomore near the top of the draft. Oakie turned in another brilliant performance on Monday, allowing just one hit over the first six innings while recording 16 strikeouts … [Read more...] about OAKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKIE DOMINATES AGAIN: Pitcher fans 16 in Jaguars’ sweep

Peterson quickly disposes of first two opponents at Class 2A singles tourney

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Ankeny Centennial senior Caleb Peterson was hoping to get off the courts as quickly as possible during the opening day of the boys' state tennis tournament on Tuesday. Mission accomplished. The top-seeded Peterson won his first two matches in the Class 2A singles division without dropping a game at the University of Iowa Tennis Complex in Iowa City. He … [Read more...] about Peterson quickly disposes of first two opponents at Class 2A singles tourney

Hawkettes open season with impressive sweep over Dowling Catholic

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It didn't take long for Cassie Johnson to make an impact upon her return to the Ankeny softball team. Johnson homered during a seven-run first inning and the ninth-ranked Hawkettes opened their season on Monday with an 8-2 victory over visiting Dowling Catholic in the first game of a CIML Conference doubleheader. They then completed the sweep with an 8-1 … [Read more...] about Hawkettes open season with impressive sweep over Dowling Catholic

‘Win the game within the game’: Big inning helps Hawks split with Dowling

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After watching his team suffer an 11-0 loss to seventh-ranked Cedar Rapids Kennedy on Saturday, Ankeny baseball coach Joe Balvanz tried to simplify some things for the Hawks. That strategy resulted in a doubleheader split against No. 1 Dowling Catholic on Monday. "We've been breaking things down and just trying to win innings. Win the game within the … [Read more...] about ‘Win the game within the game’: Big inning helps Hawks split with Dowling

HOP ON THE BUS, GUS: Senior tosses perfect game in Jaguars’ sweep

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The way that her teammates were hitting the ball, Ankeny Centennial pitcher Lauren Gustofson didn't have to be perfect in the Jaguars' softball season opener on Monday. But the senior was anyway. Gustofson tossed a five-inning perfect game with 11 strikeouts as Centennial rolled to a 15-0 victory at Waukee in the opener of a CIML Conference … [Read more...] about HOP ON THE BUS, GUS: Senior tosses perfect game in Jaguars’ sweep

‘Uninspired’ Jaguars top C.B. Lincoln, advance to substate final vs. No. 4 NW

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team earned the rematch that it wanted. The 10th-ranked Jaguars posted a 3-1 victory over Council Bluffs Lincoln in a Class 4A substate semifinal on Monday at Waukee Northwest. They raised their record to 8-5 and advanced to Wednesday's substate final at No. 4 Northwest (14-3) at 7 p.m. The Wolves followed … [Read more...] about ‘Uninspired’ Jaguars top C.B. Lincoln, advance to substate final vs. No. 4 NW

‘You can’t be anything but proud’: Hawks close out season with hard-fought loss

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The Ankeny boys' soccer players left it all out on the field. The visiting Hawks battled second-ranked Johnston on even terms for much of the game before dropping a 2-0 decision in a Class 4A substate semifinal on Monday. They finished the season with a 4-10 record. "I'm super, super proud of not only the style of play, but the demeanor by which they … [Read more...] about ‘You can’t be anything but proud’: Hawks close out season with hard-fought loss

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Payton Drefke, Centennial girls’ golf/softball

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Ankeny Centennial junior Payton Drefke qualified for the girls' Class 4A state golf meet as an individual by placing third in a regional meet on Wednesday at Veenker Golf Course in Ames. She shot an 8-over-par 81 to lead the Jaguars to a fourth-place finish in the 10-team field. The state meet will be held on Thursday and Friday at Otter Creek Golf Course … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Payton Drefke, Centennial girls’ golf/softball

The Pratt & Glatt Show: Duo combines on 2-hitter with 6 K’s in Jaguars’ victory

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It took two trips to Gilbert for the Ankeny Centennial baseball team to post a 12-0 victory in five innings in a non-conference game last week. The second-ranked Jaguars built a 6-0 lead in the first two innings on Thursday before play was suspended due to rain. They returned 24 hours later to complete the game. "Gilbert's a good team," said Centennial … [Read more...] about The Pratt & Glatt Show: Duo combines on 2-hitter with 6 K’s in Jaguars’ victory

THE CIML RULES: Johnston boys edge Hawks in epic battle for Class 4A crown

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It was an epic battle that neither team deserved to lose. In the end, though, the Ankeny boys' track squad was nosed out for the Class 4A state championship by one of its CIML rivals. Johnston edged the Hawks in the final two events, the 4x100 and 4x400 relays, to capture the title on a sunny Saturday at Drake Stadium. The Dragons racked up 84 points, … [Read more...] about THE CIML RULES: Johnston boys edge Hawks in epic battle for Class 4A crown

Ankeny girls break 42-year-old school record in 4×400 relay, finish 5th in 4A

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On a gorgeous Saturday afternoon at Drake Stadium, the Ankeny girls' track team closed out the Class 4A state meet in style. The Hawkettes placed sixth in the 4x400 relay with a time of 3:54.26, breaking a school record that had stood since 1981. The team was comprised of Sophie Loeffler, Morgan Johnson, Zoe Shadravan and Alli Macke. Macke ran the … [Read more...] about Ankeny girls break 42-year-old school record in 4×400 relay, finish 5th in 4A

Centennial girls blank Cedar Falls, advance to final four of 2A team tourney

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The magical season continued on Saturday for the Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team. The third-ranked Jaguars rolled to a 5-0 victory over No. 6 Cedar Falls in the opening round of the Class 2A state team tournament at the Prairie Ridge courts. The match was halted before doubles play even began after Centennial swept the first five singles matches to … [Read more...] about Centennial girls blank Cedar Falls, advance to final four of 2A team tourney

No. 7 C.R. Kennedy uses 10-run outburst in 1st inning to roll past Ankeny

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A 10-run first inning helped the seventh-ranked Cedar Rapids Kennedy baseball team to an 11-0 victory at Ankeny in five innings on Saturday. The Cougars improved to 5-1 on the season. Ankeny dropped to 1-3. "It was a strange deal," said Ankeny coach Joe Balvanz. "They just hit it where we weren't. They scored five runs before we got an … [Read more...] about No. 7 C.R. Kennedy uses 10-run outburst in 1st inning to roll past Ankeny