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Cox fires 1-hitter to complete Maroons’ sweep over Centennial

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Even without Carter Baumler, the Dowling Catholic baseball team still boasts some talented pitchers. The seventh-ranked Maroons got a one-hitter from Connor Cox and posted a 4-0 victory over visiting Ankeny Centennial to complete a sweep of Wednesday's CIML doubleheader. Dowling won the first game, 4-3, as a trio of pitchers combined to scatter seven … [Read more...] about Cox fires 1-hitter to complete Maroons’ sweep over Centennial

Hawks end three-game slide, earn split with 13-6 victory over Valley

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With a No. 2 ranking in Class 4A, the Ankeny baseball team entered the season with some high expectations. The Hawks have placed a lot of pressure on themselves to meet those expectations--and haven't always succeeded. Wednesday's doubleheader at Valley may have been a turning point for coach Joe Balvanz and his players. After Ankeny suffered its third … [Read more...] about Hawks end three-game slide, earn split with 13-6 victory over Valley

‘It was a total team effort’: Jaguars score 15 runs in pair of wins over Dowling

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There were a lot of crooked numbers put up on the Dowling Catholic softball scoreboard Wednesday night. Fortunately for Ankeny Centennial, it was the visiting team doing all of the damage. The 10th-ranked Jaguars scored multiple runs in every inning and rolled to a doubleheader sweep over their CIML rival. They posted a 15-0 victory in three innings in … [Read more...] about ‘It was a total team effort’: Jaguars score 15 runs in pair of wins over Dowling

Hawkettes rout S.E. Polk in nightcap to salvage split of twinbill

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For the second time in a week, the Ankeny softball team went on the road Tuesday and split a doubleheader against a ranked opponent. After dropping a 9-4 decision to No. 14 Southeast Polk in the opener, the Hawkettes rebounded to win the nightcap, 11-0, in five innings. They are now 8-2 on the season. "We got after it every inning as a unified force," … [Read more...] about Hawkettes rout S.E. Polk in nightcap to salvage split of twinbill

Jaguars fall to Winterset, will look to rebound at Dowling Catholic

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The Ankeny Centennial softball team suffered a rare letdown on Tuesday night. The 10th-ranked Jaguars traveled to Winterset for a non-conference game and dropped an 11-4 decision to the Huskies, who are ranked 10th in Class 4A. Winterset overcame an early 3-2 deficit with three runs in the third inning, three in the fourth and three more in the sixth. … [Read more...] about Jaguars fall to Winterset, will look to rebound at Dowling Catholic

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Hannah Hogan, Ankeny softball

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Junior Hannah Hogan has helped the Ankeny softball team to an 8-2 record. She is batting .125 on the season. Hogan has played in six games and made two starts. She singled and scored a run as the Hawkettes posted an 11-0 victory over No. 14 Southeast Polk in five innings to salvage a split of Tuesday's doubleheader at Pleasant Hill. "She switched … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Hannah Hogan, Ankeny softball

No. 3 S.E. Polk walks off with sweep over No. 2 Hawks

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The schedule got a lot tougher for the Ankeny baseball team on Monday night. The second-ranked Hawks discovered that they still have a lot of work to do. Ankeny traveled to No. 3 Southeast Polk for a CIML doubleheader and got swept by the undefeated Rams, 8-1 and 7-6. "They exposed some things that we need to work on," said Ankeny coach Joe … [Read more...] about No. 3 S.E. Polk walks off with sweep over No. 2 Hawks

No. 4 Dragons sweep Centennial in matchup of unbeaten baseball teams

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The Johnston baseball team entered Monday's doubleheader against Ankeny Centennial with an impressive resume. The fourth-ranked Dragons had played only one seven-inning game while outscoring their first six opponents by an 87-4 margin. Only once had the Dragons scored fewer than 12 runs in the first week of the season. The visiting Jaguars managed to … [Read more...] about No. 4 Dragons sweep Centennial in matchup of unbeaten baseball teams

Ankeny basketball star Bayless to play for juco power Indian Hills

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Ankeny basketball standout Braxton Bayless has verbally committed to play for juco powerhouse Indian Hills Community College in Ottumwa. Bayless announced his decision via Twitter last week. "100% Committed #JucoProduct #Bigger Plans," he tweeted. Bayless averaged 22.9 points and 6.6 rebounds per game while leading the Hawks to a 21-5 record and the … [Read more...] about Ankeny basketball star Bayless to play for juco power Indian Hills

Ankeny’s Reynolds to play volleyball at University of Denver

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Ankeny volleyball player Ava Reynolds received her first scholarship offer last week. It took the junior-to-be less than 24 hours to accept it. Reynolds announced on June 16 that she has verbally committed to the University of Denver. "Denver was the first school I talked to and got an offer from," said Reynolds. "I heard from several other schools … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Reynolds to play volleyball at University of Denver

Jaguars outlast Johnston in 8 innings before Dragons earn split of twinbill

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If Monday's CIML softball doubleheader at Johnston had been a boxing match, the judges likely would have ruled the outcome a draw. Tenth-ranked Ankeny Centennial won the first game, 3-1, in eight innings before the No. 3 Dragons salvaged a split of the twinbill with a 5-1 victory in the nightcap. The Jaguars are now 7-1 on the season, while Johnston … [Read more...] about Jaguars outlast Johnston in 8 innings before Dragons earn split of twinbill

Hawkettes top S.C. Heelan, edge Central Springs at Fort Dodge Invitational

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The Ankeny softball team traveled to the Fort Dodge Invitational on Saturday and came away with a pair of victories. The Hawkettes posted a 10-3 win over SIoux City Heelan. They then followed with a 2-1 triumph over Central Springs, the No. 6 team in Class 2A. "They're both good ball clubs," said Ankeny coach Dave Bingham, whose team improved to 7-1 on … [Read more...] about Hawkettes top S.C. Heelan, edge Central Springs at Fort Dodge Invitational

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Madi Huisman, Ankeny Centennial softball

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Senior pitcher Madi Huisman has helped the 10th-ranked Ankeny Centennial softball team to a 6-0 record this season. She tossed a no-hitter Friday as the Jaguars defeated Marshalltown, 10-0, in five innings in the first game of a doubleheader. Huisman has compiled a 3-0 mark with a 1.50 ERA. Opposing hitters are batting just .091 against her. Here is … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Madi Huisman, Ankeny Centennial softball

Alberhasky, Churchman hurl Centennial baseball team to sweep over Bobcats

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The Ankeny Centennial baseball team just keeps rolling along. The Jaguars swept another CIML doubleheader on Friday, posting 6-0 and 4-2 victories over visiting Marshalltown. They improved to 6-0 on the season, while the winless Bobcats fell to 0-6. "We're off to a nice start," said Centennial coach Mark Hey. "We got some really good pitching on … [Read more...] about Alberhasky, Churchman hurl Centennial baseball team to sweep over Bobcats

Unbeaten Jaguars allow just 1 hit in twinbill sweep over Marshalltown

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Ankeny Centennial's Madi Huisman tossed a no-hitter in the first game of Friday's CIML softball doubleheader against visiting Marshalltown. Then three of her teammates nearly combined for another no-no in the nightcap of the twinbill. Sam Klug, Jenna Wendt and Maggie Fisher teamed up to throw a one-hitter as the 10th-ranked Jaguars completed a sweep … [Read more...] about Unbeaten Jaguars allow just 1 hit in twinbill sweep over Marshalltown

Ankeny’s Frandson named Register’s Athlete of the Year for boys’ swimming

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Ankeny junior Trent Frandson was named the Athlete of the Year for boys' swimming in The Des Moines Register's Sports Awards on Thursday. Frandson led Ankeny to a runner-up finish at the state meet in February. The California recruit set a state record while winning his second straight title in the 200 freestyle and also defended his crown in the 500 … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Frandson named Register’s Athlete of the Year for boys’ swimming

Rinderknecht tosses 1-hit gem in opener of Hawks’ sweep over Hoover

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Bryce Rinderknecht was anxious to get back on the mound following a tough loss on Wednesday. The Ankeny senior got another chance to pitch less than 48 hours later--and he made the most of it. Rinderknecht tossed a one-hitter and had 10 strikeouts to lead the second-ranked Hawks to a 4-0 victory over visiting Des Moines Hoover in the first game of a … [Read more...] about Rinderknecht tosses 1-hit gem in opener of Hawks’ sweep over Hoover

Florida’s Lindaman named CoSIDA’s Academic All-America of the Year

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Ankeny native Kendyl Lindaman isn't just one of the best college softball players in the country. She's one of the smartest, too. Lindaman became Florida's latest player to receive College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) Academic All-America of the Year. CoSIDA announced the award earlier this month along with their Academic … [Read more...] about Florida’s Lindaman named CoSIDA’s Academic All-America of the Year