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Overberg named to United Soccer Coaches All-North Region team

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Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer standout Elizabeth Overberg has earned all-region honors from United Soccer Coaches. Overberg was named to the 2021 USC Spring Girls High School All-North Region team. She was one of only two Iowans to make the squad. Overberg, a senior midfielder, scored 22 goals and had six assists while leading Centennial to an 18-3 … [Read more...] about Overberg named to United Soccer Coaches All-North Region team

Ankeny star Brecht earns all-academic honors from IHSBCA

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Ankeny baseball star Brody Brecht excels off the field, too. Brecht has been named to the 2021 all-academic team by the Iowa High School Baseball Coaches Association. He was a second-team selection. The first team consists of the top 24 players, nominated by their coaches, who demonstrate outstanding academic, moral, and athletic characteristics. The … [Read more...] about Ankeny star Brecht earns all-academic honors from IHSBCA

Hawks place 5 players on Class 4A North Central District first team

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Five Ankeny baseball players have been named to the Class 4A North Central District first team by the Iowa High School Baseball Coaches Association. Pitcher Brody Brecht was selected to the 15-player first team along with three other seniors--catcher Colin Riggs, first baseman Weston Fulk and Jase Bauer, who was named to a utility position. Junior third … [Read more...] about Hawks place 5 players on Class 4A North Central District first team

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Marina Carter, Ankeny softball

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Senior shortstop Marina Carter led the Ankeny softball team to a 21-17 record this season. She earned all-state honors for the second straight year, landing a spot on the Class 5A first team from the Iowa Girls' Coaches Association. Carter batted .496 with four home runs and 54 RBIs. She tied for 10th in the state with 18 doubles. Here is some inside … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Marina Carter, Ankeny softball

Six Ankeny players join Centennial duo on CIML Iowa Conference first team

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During the regular season, the Ankeny baseball team dominated the CIML Iowa Conference, posting a 20-0 record to win its first league title since the split into two high schools. It's not surprising then that the Hawks dominated the all-conference teams that were selected by the league's coaches. Ankeny placed six players on the 13-player first team, … [Read more...] about Six Ankeny players join Centennial duo on CIML Iowa Conference first team

Hawks’ talented senior class bows out with another loss to longtime nemesis

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One of the best three-year runs in the history of the Ankeny baseball program has come to an end. And for the third straight year, the Hawks' season ended with a loss to CIML rival Johnston. Jake Pemble tossed a four-hitter and had 12 strikeouts to lead the third-ranked Dragons to a 5-0 victory over No. 2 Ankeny in the Class 4A semifinals on Friday at … [Read more...] about Hawks’ talented senior class bows out with another loss to longtime nemesis

Pemble, Dragons snap Ankeny’s 19-game winning streak in Class 4A semifinals

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The Ankeny baseball team's potent lineup put fear into opposing pitchers all season long. On Friday night, however, the Hawks simply didn't have an answer for Johnston lefthander Jake Pemble. Pemble tossed a four-hitter and had 12 strikeouts to lead the third-ranked Dragons to a 5-0 victory over No. 2 Ankeny in the Class 4A semifinals at Duane Banks … [Read more...] about Pemble, Dragons snap Ankeny’s 19-game winning streak in Class 4A semifinals

Ankeny’s Carter, Centennial’s Schulz named to Class 5A all-state first team

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Softball standouts Marina Carter of Ankeny and Ella Schulz of Ankeny Centennial have earned all-state honors for the second straight year from the Iowa Girls' Coaches Association. Both Carter and Schulz, who will be teammates next year at Minnesota State, were selected to the Class 5A first team. They were second-team picks a year ago. Schulz, a senior … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Carter, Centennial’s Schulz named to Class 5A all-state first team

Hawks survive and advance, capitalize on error to edge Waukee, Wentworth

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An unearned run proved to be the difference on Thursday for the Ankeny baseball team. Cael Boyd hit an RBI single in the fourth inning following a Waukee error to give the second-ranked Hawks a 2-1 victory in the Class 4A quarterfinals at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City. "I was very confident in our pitching to go out and hold them (the rest of the … [Read more...] about Hawks survive and advance, capitalize on error to edge Waukee, Wentworth

Hawks hold off Waukee, earn rematch against Johnston in Class 4A semifinals

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The Ankeny baseball team will get another shot at CIML rival Johnston. The second-ranked Hawks held on for a 2-1 victory over No. 9 Waukee in the Class 4A quarterfinals on Thursday at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City. They will meet No. 3 Johnston in the state tournament for the third consecutive year in Friday's semifinals at 7:30 p.m. The Dragons … [Read more...] about Hawks hold off Waukee, earn rematch against Johnston in Class 4A semifinals

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Jenna Wendt, Ankeny Centennial softball

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Senior pitcher Jenna Wendt helped the Ankeny Centennial softball team to a 33-10 record and a second-place finish in Class 5A this season. Wendt posted a 6-2 mark with a 4.24 ERA. She also batted .302 with one home run, three doubles and 18 RBIs. Wendt, who will play for Northwestern College next year, played a key role in the Jaguars' 8-1 victory … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Jenna Wendt, Ankeny Centennial softball

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Weston Fulk, Ankeny baseball

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Senior pitcher and first baseman Weston Fulk has helped lead the second-ranked Ankeny baseball team to a 31-6 record. The Hawks will take an 18-game winning streak into Thursday's Class 4A quarterfinal against No. 7 Waukee (26-15) at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City. Fulk is batting .500 on the season and leads the state with 129 total bases. He is tied for … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Weston Fulk, Ankeny baseball

‘We still got second, and that’s good’: Jaguars settle for runner-up trophy

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Anna Christiansen vowed that the Ankeny Centennial softball team would be back to Harlan Rogers Park. "I'm extremely proud of this team, and these underclassmen are going to take this program places," Christiansen said after Friday night's Class 5A championship game at Fort Dodge. "This program is unlike any other in the state, and I'm extremely confident … [Read more...] about ‘We still got second, and that’s good’: Jaguars settle for runner-up trophy

‘Tonight just wasn’t our night’: Jaguars fall to Fort Dodge, Adams in 5A title game

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The clock struck midnight on Ankeny Centennial's Cinderella run through the state softball tournament. After knocking off two higher-ranked opponents earlier in the week, the 10th-ranked Jaguars dropped a 2-0 decision to No. 2 Fort Dodge in the Class 5A championship game on Friday night at Harlan Rogers Park in Fort Dodge. Jalen Adams tossed a … [Read more...] about ‘Tonight just wasn’t our night’: Jaguars fall to Fort Dodge, Adams in 5A title game

Ex-Centennial star Cowan signs free agent deal with Cincinnati Reds

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Former Ankeny Centennial pitcher Cam Cowan has always wanted to play professional baseball. His dream became a lot closer to reality earlier this week. The Campbell University righthander signed a free agent deal with the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday. "I couldn't have done it without the help of all the people around me," said Cowan. "I'm very … [Read more...] about Ex-Centennial star Cowan signs free agent deal with Cincinnati Reds

‘We want that championship’: Jaguars advance to Class 5A final for first time

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The Ankeny Centennial softball players got the rematch they wanted. The 10th-ranked Jaguars advanced to the Class 5A championship game with an 8-1 victory over No. 5 Pleasant Valley in the semifinals on Wednesday at Harlan Rogers Park in Fort Dodge. Centennial (33-9) will play No. 2 Fort Dodge (37-4) for the title on Friday at 7:30 p.m. The Jaguars … [Read more...] about ‘We want that championship’: Jaguars advance to Class 5A final for first time

‘It feels awesome’: Brecht, Hawks are headed to Iowa City for 4A tournament

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It took the Ankeny baseball team a few innings to figure out Valley pitcher Oliver Parizek on Wednesday night. But once the Hawks did, they cruised to another state tournament berth. Brody Brecht tossed a three-hitter and had 14 strikeouts as second-ranked Ankeny posted a 3-1 victory over the visiting Tigers in a Class 4A substate final. "It feels … [Read more...] about ‘It feels awesome’: Brecht, Hawks are headed to Iowa City for 4A tournament