There's going to be a big target this season on the Ankeny Centennial softball team. After cruising to their first state championship in dominating fashion a year ago, the Jaguars will undoubtedly be getting the best shot from their opponents in 2024. It's a challenge that coach Brett Delaney and his players wholeheartedly welcome. "Last year was a … [Read more...] about Jaguars boast 6 returning starters from last year’s Class 5A championship team
Archives for May 2024
‘It was very emblematic of our season’: Jags bow out with loss at Iowa City High
The 10th-ranked Iowa City High boys' soccer team found its mojo on Monday. It resulted in a season-ending loss for Ankeny Centennial. The Jaguars dropped a 2-0 decision at City High in a Class 4A substate semifinal. The Little Hawks (11-3) had allowed 10 goals while losing their last two games before tournament play. "It was very emblematic of our … [Read more...] about ‘It was very emblematic of our season’: Jags bow out with loss at Iowa City High
‘Our culture is at an all-time high’: Ankeny girls to rely heavily on Division I recruits
Most high school softball teams don't have a Division I recruit on their roster. Ankeny is blessed to have three. The Hawkettes will again be led by seniors Cassie Johnson and Abby Rusher and junior Aubrey Lensmeyer. Johnson will play for Texas Tech next year, Rusher is headed to Creighton, and Lensmeyer has committed to South Dakota. Last year, the … [Read more...] about ‘Our culture is at an all-time high’: Ankeny girls to rely heavily on Division I recruits
Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: All Macke, Ankeny girls’ track/soccer
Junior Alli Macke placed in four events to help the Ankeny girls' track team to an eighth-place finish in the Class 4A state meet on Thursday through Saturday at Drake Stadium. Macke placed fifth in the 800 for the second straight year, posting a time of 2:14.37. She also anchored the Hawkettes to a third-place finish in the 4x800 relay, a fifth-place … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: All Macke, Ankeny girls’ track/soccer
‘It was just a day for us to grow’: Hawks take early lead, then fall to C.R. Kennedy
The Ankeny baseball team got off to a good start in Saturday's non-conference game at Cedar Rapids Kennedy. Unfortunately, the fifth-ranked Cougars responded. Kennedy erased an early 4-0 deficit to post a 13-8 victory. The Cougars improved to 6-0 on the season, while Ankeny's record dropped to 1-3. "We gave up two three-run bombs, and that was tough … [Read more...] about ‘It was just a day for us to grow’: Hawks take early lead, then fall to C.R. Kennedy