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Carter smashes homer, helps Hawkettes to salvage split at No. 8 Johnston

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A healthy Marina Carter could make a huge difference for the Ankeny softball team. Carter went 2-for-4 with a double, a home run and two RBIs to lead the Hawkettes to a 9-6 victory in the second game of a doubleheader on Wednesday at eighth-ranked Johnston. It was the first homer in seven games for Carter, who is now batting .500 after missing the first … [Read more...] about Carter smashes homer, helps Hawkettes to salvage split at No. 8 Johnston

More all-state honors for Harrington, Kooker, Wee and Wyckoff

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Senior Chloee Kooker and junior Ashley Harrington of Ankeny have been joined by seniors Olivia Wee and Allie Wyckoff of Ankeny Centennial on the girls' Class 3A all-state first team by the Iowa High School Soccer Coaches Association. That quartet previously received first-team honors from the Iowa Girls' Coaches Association. Kooker, a defender, was also … [Read more...] about More all-state honors for Harrington, Kooker, Wee and Wyckoff

Raineri named to all-state first team; Pritchard, Overberg also honored

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Ankeny boys' soccer standout Kolby Raineri has been named to the Class 3A all-state first team by the Iowa High School Soccer Coaches Association. Raineri, a senior midfielder, led the Hawks to a 12-7 record, including a third trip to the Class 3A state tournament in the last four years. He scored 14 goals and had 17 assists this season. Three other … [Read more...] about Raineri named to all-state first team; Pritchard, Overberg also honored

Ankeny star Kooker named Miss Iowa Soccer for 2019

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When the Ankeny girls' soccer team captured the Class 3A state title earlier this month, it appeared to be the perfect way for senior defender Chloee Kooker to close out her illustrious high school career. Kooker was named to the all-tournament team for the second straight year after the Hawkettes won the fourth state championship in school history. She … [Read more...] about Ankeny star Kooker named Miss Iowa Soccer for 2019

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Carleigh Kray, Ankeny Centennial softball

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Carleigh Kray is a member of the Ankeny Centennial softball team. The senior has helped the 15th-ranked Jaguars to an 11-8 record, including a 6-2 mark in the CIML Central Conference. She is batting .304 with two home runs and five RBIs. "Carleigh brings a positive attitude every time she comes to the park," said Centennial coach Brett Delaney. "She's … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Carleigh Kray, Ankeny Centennial softball

Hawkettes knock rival out of first place, but Centennial rebounds to earn split

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Brett Delaney's return to Ankeny High School got off to a rocky start. Franie Burnett's aggressiveness on the basepaths helped to make sure that Delaney's night had a happy ending. Burnett reached base on an error, stole second and scored on an infield hit by Taylor Runchey in the eighth inning to give the 15th-ranked Ankeny Centennial softball team a … [Read more...] about Hawkettes knock rival out of first place, but Centennial rebounds to earn split

The Trey and Tyler Show: Jaguars sweep Ankeny with back-to-back shutouts

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The crosstown rivalry never gets old for Ankeny Centennial junior Trey Morris. "It's always fun to beat (Ankeny)--in every sport," said Morris. Morris and fellow righthander Tyler Heinzerling threw back-to-back shutouts on Monday as the eighth-ranked Jaguars swept a CIML Central Conference baseball doubleheader at Ankeny, 4-0 and 5-0. The Hawks entered … [Read more...] about The Trey and Tyler Show: Jaguars sweep Ankeny with back-to-back shutouts

Hawks take 4-game winning streak into doubleheader against No. 8 Centennial

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Ankeny baseball coach Joe Balvanz has tried to downplay the significance of Monday's doubleheader against visiting Ankeny Centennial. But he knows his message is falling on deaf ears. "You can try to talk them down all you want, but the kids get really fired up for this," Balvanz said. "It really should be like playing Johnston or Waukee, but we all … [Read more...] about Hawks take 4-game winning streak into doubleheader against No. 8 Centennial

‘We’re like one big family’: Hawkettes to host twinbill against Delaney’s Jaguars

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There won't be many secrets on Monday night when Ankeny's crosstown rivals collide on the softball field. Ankeny Centennial coach Brett Delaney spent the previous six seasons as an assistant under Ankeny coach Dave Bingham. He helped the Hawkettes to a 153-98 record from 2013-18, including a pair of trips to the state tournament. Delaney will now visit … [Read more...] about ‘We’re like one big family’: Hawkettes to host twinbill against Delaney’s Jaguars

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Derek Boike, Centennial baseball

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Senior outfielder Derek Boike has helped the Ankeny Centennial baseball team to a No. 3 ranking in Class 4A. Boike is batting .353 with three doubles and six RBIs. He is tied for the team lead in stolen bases with seven. Here is some inside info on Boike: Congratulations on an outstanding season thus far. What has been the highlight for … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Derek Boike, Centennial baseball

Rumley blasts 3 homers, leads Ankeny to 2 wins at Fort Dodge Invitational

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When Jasmine Rumley gets into a zone at the plate, opposing hurlers might want to consider pitching around her. Rumley hit three home runs on Friday as the Ankeny softball team won a pair of slugfests at the Fort Dodge Invitational to advance to Saturday's semifinals. However, the rest of the tournament was eventually called off due to rain. Rumley … [Read more...] about Rumley blasts 3 homers, leads Ankeny to 2 wins at Fort Dodge Invitational

Hawks notch rare win at Valley behind Brecht’s solid outing, Boyd’s 5 steals

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When Cael Boyd, Brody Brecht and the Ankeny football team played at Valley in the opening round of the Class 4A playoffs last fall, it ended with a heartbreaking loss for the Hawks. Boyd and Brecht returned to Valley on Friday with the Ankeny baseball squad. This time, the ending was much happier. The two sophomores both played huge roles as Ankeny … [Read more...] about Hawks notch rare win at Valley behind Brecht’s solid outing, Boyd’s 5 steals

Ankeny’s O’Connor named captain of all-state trap team

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At the recent the Iowa Scholastic Clay Target Program (SCTP) State Trap Shooting Competition in Cedar Falls, Ankeny High School senior Gage O’Connor was named captain of the all-state team with a combined perfect score of 200 out of 200 for league, and 200 out of 200 and a first-place finish in singles competition. This marks the second year in a row that … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s O’Connor named captain of all-state trap team

Jaguars enter Class 5A rankings, then tumble twice to No. 3 Fort Dodge

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The Ankeny Centennial softball team entered the Class 5A rankings at the No. 15 spot on Thursday. Later in the day, the Jaguars had a chance to test their ranking during a doubleheader against visiting Fort Dodge, the No. 3 team in Class 5A. The Centennial players found out what it takes to compete at that level. The Jaguars saw their five-game winning … [Read more...] about Jaguars enter Class 5A rankings, then tumble twice to No. 3 Fort Dodge

Centennial, Fort Dodge combine for 47 runs in doubleheader split

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On Wednesday, the Ankeny Centennial baseball team played a doubleheader against Dowling Catholic that featured strong pitching performances by both squads, resulting in a total of just nine runs being scored. Thursday's twinbill against visiting Fort Dodge was pretty much the exact opposite. With both pitching staffs depleted after playing four games … [Read more...] about Centennial, Fort Dodge combine for 47 runs in doubleheader split

Ankeny, Centennial soccer stars earn all-state honors from IGCA

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The Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer teams each placed four players on the Iowa Girls' Coaches Association's all-state teams. Senior Chloee Kooker and junior Ashley Harrington of Ankeny were both named to the Class 3A first team along with Centennial seniors Olivia Wee and Allie Wyckoff. Senior Olivia Sharar and junior Brenny Frederick of Ankeny … [Read more...] about Ankeny, Centennial soccer stars earn all-state honors from IGCA

Hawkettes top Clarke, head to Fort Dodge for weekend tournament

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The Ankeny softball team is spending a lot of time on the road this week. After splitting a doubleheader on Wednesday at Ames, the Hawkettes traveled to Clarke (Osceola) on Thursday and posted a 7-4 victory in a non-conference game. Now, the team will head back north for the Fort Dodge Invitational on Friday and Saturday. Ankeny coach Dave Bingham is … [Read more...] about Hawkettes top Clarke, head to Fort Dodge for weekend tournament

Johnson gets a save, helps Hawks to sweep Ames baseball team

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The Ankeny baseball team was already relying on several sophomores this season. Now you can add another one to the list. Sophomore pitcher Will Johnson made his varsity debut during the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader at Ames, then came back in during the nightcap and earned a save as the Hawks completed a sweep of the twinbill with a 7-6 … [Read more...] about Johnson gets a save, helps Hawks to sweep Ames baseball team

Centennial baseball team falls twice to Dowling in matchup of top-5 teams

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Some strong pitching performances lifted the Dowling Catholic baseball team to a doubleheader sweep on Wednesday at Ankeny Centennial, snapping the third-ranked Jaguars' seven-game winning streak. The No. 5 Maroons rallied for a 4-2 victory in eight innings in the opener. They then completed the sweep with a 2-1 win in the nightcap. "They just played a … [Read more...] about Centennial baseball team falls twice to Dowling in matchup of top-5 teams