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Archives for August 2025

Centennial girls top Hempstead, fall to Iowa City West at Jaguar Kickoff Quad

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Friday was an historic day at the Prairie Ridge tennis courts. The Ankeny Centennial girls' team hosted the Jaguar Kickoff Quadrangular that also included Dubuque Hempstead, Iowa City West and Valley. It marked the beginning of the first-ever fall season for girls' tennis, which was previously played in the spring. "It was a great day to kick off the … [Read more...] about Centennial girls top Hempstead, fall to Iowa City West at Jaguar Kickoff Quad

Jags’ Morris named to 2025 Super Team; Bollwinkel lands spot on 4A 2nd team

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Ankeny Centennial standouts Will Morris and Kohen Bollwinkel have earned all-state honors from the Iowa High School Baseball Coaches Association. Morris, a junior third baseman, was one of 16 players named to the 2025 Super Team. Senior outfielder Drew Owen of North Polk was also selected to the squad. Bollwinkel, a senior outfielder, received … [Read more...] about Jags’ Morris named to 2025 Super Team; Bollwinkel lands spot on 4A 2nd team

ACHS to host Jaguar Kickoff Quadrangular Friday as girls’ tennis moves to fall sport

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It may seem like the girls' tennis season ended just a couple of months ago. And, in fact, it did. Now, with the Iowa Girls' High School Athletic Union moving girls' tennis to a fall sport, Ankeny Centennial coach Alli Gustafson and her players are gearing up for their second season of 2025. Centennial will host the Jaguar Kickoff Quadrangular against … [Read more...] about ACHS to host Jaguar Kickoff Quadrangular Friday as girls’ tennis moves to fall sport

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Jordyn Kennedy, Ankeny Centennial softball

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Junior infielder Jordyn Kennedy helped the Ankeny Centennial softball team to a 34-10 record and a third-place finish in the Class 5A state tournament. She was named to the all-tournament team for the second time in three years. Kennedy was one of the state's best hitters and nearly won the Triple Crown in Class 5A. She led all large-school players with … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Jordyn Kennedy, Ankeny Centennial softball