The Ankeny Centennial softball team will take a six-game winning streak into Monday's doubleheader against crosstown rival Ankeny after posting a perfect 4-0 record in the Brent Prange Classic over the weekend. The Jaguars improved to 18-11 overall with a 9-1 win on Saturday over Ballard (Huxley), the No. 13 team in Class 4A. It was their third victory … [Read more...] about Jaguars beat 3 ranked foes, finish 4-0 at Prange Classic
After long layoff, Hawks fall to Heelan, then roll past Bettendorf
It took awhile, but the Ankeny baseball team finally got its offense untracked during the Brent Prange Classic on Saturday. After dropping a 2-1 decision to Sioux City Heelan, the Hawks fell behind Bettendorf, 1-0, in their second game of the tournament. Ankeny scored twice in the third inning to take a 2-1 lead. The Hawks then erupted for six runs in … [Read more...] about After long layoff, Hawks fall to Heelan, then roll past Bettendorf
Hawkettes earn No. 1 seed in Class 5A Region 2
By moving up to No. 8 in Class 5A in the latest rankings, the Ankeny softball team also earned a No. 1 seed for the upcoming regional tournaments. The Hawkettes (21-7) have been placed in Region 2 by the Iowa Girls' High School Athletic Union. They will host a semifinal game against Council Bluffs Jefferson (13-8) or Council Bluffs Lincoln (5-17) on July … [Read more...] about Hawkettes earn No. 1 seed in Class 5A Region 2
Substate baseball assignments announced
The road to Principal Park won't be an easy one for the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial baseball teams. Both squads recently learned their substate assignments. Centennial has been placed in Class 4A Substate 2 by the Iowa High School Athletic Association, while Ankeny has been placed in Substate 7. The Jaguars (9-11) are joined in Substate 2 by a pair of … [Read more...] about Substate baseball assignments announced
Olson hits 3 homers as Jaguars complete sweep over Lincoln
For much of the season, Ankeny Centennial slugger Chloe Olson has struggled to find her groove at the plate. She appears to have found it. Olson slugged three home runs and had seven RBIs as the Jaguars rolled to a 14-2 victory over visiting Des Moines Lincoln in three innings to complete a sweep of a non-conference softball doubleheader on … [Read more...] about Olson hits 3 homers as Jaguars complete sweep over Lincoln
Bingham watches from dugout as Hawkettes sweep Dowling Catholic
Ankeny softball coach Dave Bingham has been coaching from the dugout in recent games. The way the Hawkettes played on Thursday, he may stay there for awhile. Eighth-ranked Ankeny swept a non-conference doubleheader against No. 14 Dowling Catholic at Dick Rasmussen Field to raise its overall record to 20-6. The Hawkettes posted a 6-5 victory in the … [Read more...] about Bingham watches from dugout as Hawkettes sweep Dowling Catholic
Former Ankeny stars Maschoff, Myers leave USF, find new schools
As seniors at Ankeny High School in 2017, Drew Maschoff and Codee Myers both signed letters of intent to play Division II basketball at the University of Sioux Falls. Now, a year later, both players have decided to continue their college careers elsewhere. Maschoff, a 6-foot-4, 175-pound point guard, will transfer to Pratt Community College in Pratt, … [Read more...] about Former Ankeny stars Maschoff, Myers leave USF, find new schools
Hawkettes regain sole possession of first place on Daugherty’s walk-off single
With one swing of the bat, Malea Daugherty lifted the Ankeny softball team back into sole possession of first place in the CIML Central Conference. Daugherty hit a walk-off single with two outs in the eighth inning to give the 11th-ranked Hawkettes a 5-4 victory over No. 12 Southeast Polk in the second game of a doubleheader on Wednesday at Ankeny. The … [Read more...] about Hawkettes regain sole possession of first place on Daugherty’s walk-off single
Blimpie Sub of the Week: Drake DeAngelo, Ankeny Centennial baseball
Drake DeAngelo of the Ankeny Centennial baseball team is the Ankeny Fanatic Sub of the Week sponsored by Blimpie. The junior has helped the Jaguars to a 9-11 record. He is batting .444 with one double and two RBIs. DeAngelo has started three games, including one on the mound. He has compiled a 0-1 mark with a 1.91 ERA. … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Drake DeAngelo, Ankeny Centennial baseball
Struggling Jaguars get swept by S.E. Polk, fall to 9-11 overall
It took only four batters for the Ankeny Centennial baseball team to score a run during Monday's doubleheader at Southeast Polk. Unfortunately, the Jaguars never scored again. Southeast Polk posted a 2-1 victory in the opener, then rolled to a 10-0 win in six innings to complete a sweep of the twinbill. The eighth-ranked Rams, who were swept at … [Read more...] about Struggling Jaguars get swept by S.E. Polk, fall to 9-11 overall
Jaguars may need to rely on deep pitching staff down the stretch
It's a good thing that the Ankeny Centennial softball team has several dependable pitchers. The Jaguars may need them all down the stretch. Haley Gatica, the team's No.1 pitcher, is battling a wrist injury. She took the loss in the first game of Monday's doubleheader at Southeast Polk. Gatica (9-5) allowed four hits in five innings as the Jaguars … [Read more...] about Jaguars may need to rely on deep pitching staff down the stretch
More about Ankeny Fanatic’s future from Chris Williams, and how you can help
Dear Citizens of Ankeny, According to the latest U.S. Census Report, Ankeny is now the fourth-fastest-growing city in America. Ankeny showed a 6.4 percent population growth over the last year and is now home to over 62,000 citizens! Incredible. Ankeny Fanatic wants to serve you, but we also need your help. Most of you do not know me. My name is … [Read more...] about More about Ankeny Fanatic’s future from Chris Williams, and how you can help
Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Kennedy Thomas, Ankeny softball
Senior first baseman and pitcher Kennedy Thomas has helped the Ankeny softball team to a 17-5 record and a No. 11 ranking in Class 5A. Thomas is batting .423 with eight home runs, six doubles and 32 RBIs. On the mound, she has compiled a 4-1 mark with a 3.42 ERA. Here is some inside info on Thomas: Congratulations on a great season thus far. What … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Kennedy Thomas, Ankeny softball
Hawkettes knock off No. 1 C.R. Kennedy, finish 2nd at Fort Dodge Invitational
The Ankeny softball team was just three outs away from winning the Fort Dodge Invitational title on Saturday. Unfortunately, the host Dodgers refused to go away quietly. Tenth-ranked Fort Dodge scored four unearned runs in the bottom of the seventh inning to rally past the Hawkettes, 10-9, in the championship game of the tournament. The Dodgers (20-4) … [Read more...] about Hawkettes knock off No. 1 C.R. Kennedy, finish 2nd at Fort Dodge Invitational
Jaguars top Norwalk twice, earn 3rd-place finish in Elite Eight tournament
The Ankeny Centennial softball team defeated Norwalk for the second time in two days, 6-1, to earn a third-place finish in the Barney Dennis Elite Eight tournament on Saturday at Johnston. Taylor Runchey drove in four runs as the Jaguars improved their record to 12-10. Ella Schulz and Cassi Garland each went 2-for-3 in the win. "Norwalk pitched their … [Read more...] about Jaguars top Norwalk twice, earn 3rd-place finish in Elite Eight tournament
Ex-Jaguar Fontana to transfer from UNO to Wartburg College
Emily Fontana has found a new home. The former Ankeny Centennial soccer standout has decided to transfer from the University of Nebraska Omaha to Wartburg College following her freshman season, when she played in six games for a total of 74 minutes for the Mavericks. "I loved the school, and I loved my team," said Fontana. "I played a little bit, but … [Read more...] about Ex-Jaguar Fontana to transfer from UNO to Wartburg College
Jaguars fall to 9-9 after being swept by No. 2 Johnston
Johnston's 2008 state championship baseball team was honored on Friday night to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Dragons' historic season. That Johnston team, coached by Ankeny resident Randy Wee, finished with a perfect 40-0 record. This year's Johnston squad won't be able to match that accomplishment, but the second-ranked Dragons are still one … [Read more...] about Jaguars fall to 9-9 after being swept by No. 2 Johnston
Hawkettes, now ranked 11th, extend winning streak to 6 games
The Ankeny softball team moved back into the Class 5A rankings on Thursday, earning a No. 11 ranking from the Iowa Girls' High School Athletic Union after sweeping a doubleheader against then-No. 3 Valley on Wednesday. A few hours later, the Hawkettes extended their winning streak to six games by sweeping a non-conference twinbill against Des Moines … [Read more...] about Hawkettes, now ranked 11th, extend winning streak to 6 games
Centennial softball team blanked twice at No. 9 Johnston
Two steps forward, two steps back. After sweeping a doubleheader against then-No. 4 Waukee on Wednesday, the Ankeny Centennial softball team struggled on Thursday at ninth-ranked Johnston, dropping both ends of a non-conference twinbill without scoring a run. The Dragons posted a 6-0 victory in the opener, then won the nightcap in five innings, 11-0, … [Read more...] about Centennial softball team blanked twice at No. 9 Johnston
Thomas blasts 2 more HRs; Hawkettes sweep Valley for league lead
Whatever Kennedy Thomas is doing at the plate, it appears to be working. Thomas blasted two home runs in the first game of a doubleheader against third-ranked Valley on Wednesday, igniting the Ankeny softball team to a rare sweep of the visiting Tigers. The Hawkettes posted wins of 5-2 and 6-4 to move into sole possession of first place in the CIML … [Read more...] about Thomas blasts 2 more HRs; Hawkettes sweep Valley for league lead