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‘I think we’ve got a shot’: Eagles move two wins away from trip to state tourney

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The Ankeny Christian Academy baseball team hasn't achieved the same kind of success that the Eagles did last season, when they finished with a 26-2 record. But that doesn't mean ACA can't qualify for the Class 1A state tournament. The Eagles moved two wins away from accomplishing that goal by defeating Grand View Christian, 5-2, in a district semifinal … [Read more...] about ‘I think we’ve got a shot’: Eagles move two wins away from trip to state tourney

Jaguars end slide with win over Riders, break school record with 29th victory

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The Ankeny Centennial baseball team needed a win on Wednesday for a couple of reasons. After losing back-to-back games for the first time this season, the top-ranked Jaguars needed to gain some momentum heading into postseason play. Coach Mark Hey's team also needed a win to set the school record for most victories in a season. The Jaguars responded … [Read more...] about Jaguars end slide with win over Riders, break school record with 29th victory

Hawks close out regular season with 6-3 loss to No. 8 Dallas Center-Grimes

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After closing out the regular season on Wednesday against the champions of the Little Hawkeye Conference, the Ankeny baseball team will now prepare for another opponent from the eight-team league. The Hawks, who dropped a 6-3 decision to eighth-ranked Dallas Center-Grimes on their home field, will host Norwalk in a Class 4A substate quarterfinal on Friday … [Read more...] about Hawks close out regular season with 6-3 loss to No. 8 Dallas Center-Grimes

Loss at Waukee NW forces Jaguars to share conference crown with Johnston

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With the start of postseason play later this week, the Ankeny Centennial baseball team is still trying to rediscover its mojo. The top-ranked Jaguars dropped a 6-3 decision at Waukee Northwest in their CIML Conference finale on Monday. The loss, coupled with No. 3 Johnston's 7-3 victory at No. 5 Southeast Polk, allowed the Dragons to tie Centennial for … [Read more...] about Loss at Waukee NW forces Jaguars to share conference crown with Johnston

‘We let it slip away’: Hawks fall to Valley after giving up 7 runs in 7th inning

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The good thing about Monday's collapse by the Ankeny baseball team was that it didn't happen four nights later. The Hawks held a 5-2 lead against visiting Valley before the Tigers erupted for seven runs in the seventh inning to post a 9-5 victory in the CIML Conference finale for both teams. "We kind of had a two-out nightmare there in the last … [Read more...] about ‘We let it slip away’: Hawks fall to Valley after giving up 7 runs in 7th inning

Jaguars beat another ranked foe, close out regular season with 31-5 record

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There has been no letdown for the Ankeny Centennial softball team after clinching the CIML Conference title. The top-ranked Jaguars closed out the regular season on Monday with a 5-1 victory at Norwalk in a non-conference game. The Warriors are ranked fifth in Class 4A. "We had eight games in the last week--all of them against rated opponents--and we … [Read more...] about Jaguars beat another ranked foe, close out regular season with 31-5 record

‘I just reminded myself to relax’: Riesberg homers twice, leads Ankeny to two wins

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Rylee Riesberg and the Ankeny softball team can't wait for the start of postseason play. That's because the third-ranked Hawkettes are one of the state's hottest teams. Riesberg homered in both games, the first two homers of her varsity career, as Ankeny defeated a pair of opponents on Monday at Cedar Rapids. The Hawkettes posted a 4-3 victory over … [Read more...] about ‘I just reminded myself to relax’: Riesberg homers twice, leads Ankeny to two wins

Ex-Jaguar Strait signs deal to play pro basketball for KK Joker in Serbian league

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Former Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball star Hunter Strait has signed a contract to play professionally in Serbia. Strait will be joining the team that is named after NBA superstar Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets, KK Joker. "This has been a dream of mine since I was a little kid," said Strait, a 6-foot-2 guard. "I always wanted to play … [Read more...] about Ex-Jaguar Strait signs deal to play pro basketball for KK Joker in Serbian league

‘Xavier was my clear first choice’: Schwebach to swim for Musketeers

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Ankeny boys' swimming standout Owen Schwebach has verbally committed to Xavier University in Cincinnati. Schwebach, a senior-to-be, picked the Musketeers over the University of Denver and Lindenwood University. "After my visit, Xavier was my clear first choice," said Schwebach. "I loved the size of the campus, the team atmosphere, and the support for … [Read more...] about ‘Xavier was my clear first choice’: Schwebach to swim for Musketeers

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Kennedy Palmer, Ankeny softball

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Senior second baseman Kennedy Palmer has helped the third-ranked Ankeny softball team to a 27-6 record. The Hawkettes will play two games in Cedar Rapids on Monday against Cedar Rapids Xavier, the No. 7 team in Class 4A, and West Delaware. Palmer is batting .345 with three doubles and 18 RBIs. She leads the Hawkettes with two triples and has also stolen … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Kennedy Palmer, Ankeny softball

‘We just have to regroup’: Oakie exits early in Jaguars’ loss at Sioux City North

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The Ankeny Centennial baseball team entered Saturday's non-conference doubleheader at Sioux City North with a chance to break the school record for most victories in a season. The top-ranked Jaguars will now have to wait until at least Monday to set a new mark. After Centennial dropped a 4-1 decision in the opener of the twinbill, the Jaguars jumped … [Read more...] about ‘We just have to regroup’: Oakie exits early in Jaguars’ loss at Sioux City North

Mahoney, Christensen lead Eagles past Murray in Class 1A district quarterfinal

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There's an old adage that says it's difficult to beat an opponent three times in the same season. The Ankeny Christian Academy baseball team proved otherwise on Saturday. The Eagles opened postseason play with an 11-1 victory over Bluegrass Conference rival Murray in six innings in a Class 1A district quarterfinal at Northview Park. The Mustangs (4-19) … [Read more...] about Mahoney, Christensen lead Eagles past Murray in Class 1A district quarterfinal

Jaguars win twice at DC-G Invitational, close in on school record for victories

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With a pair of wins on Friday at the Dallas Center-Grimes Invitational, the Ankeny Centennial softball team moved closer to the school record for most victories in a season. The top-ranked Jaguars posted a 2-1 triumph over ADM (Adel), then followed with a 6-1 victory over Dallas Center-Grimes. Those teams are ranked 11th and fourth, respectively, in Class … [Read more...] about Jaguars win twice at DC-G Invitational, close in on school record for victories

Split at S.E. Polk allows Jaguars to clinch ties for league title, school mark for wins

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The Ankeny Centennial baseball team finally found a way to beat CIML Conference rival Southeast Polk. The top-ranked Jaguars held on for a 6-5 victory in the second game of Thursday's doubleheader at No. 5 Southeast Polk, allowing them to salvage the finale of the three-game season series. The win enabled Centennial to clinch at least a tie for the … [Read more...] about Split at S.E. Polk allows Jaguars to clinch ties for league title, school mark for wins

Adamson tosses gem to complete Ankeny’s twinbill sweep over J-Hawks

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Ankeny pitcher Brock Adamson appears to be ready for the postseason. Adamson allowed just one hit and had nine strikeouts over the first 6 2/3 innings as the 10th-ranked Hawks posted a 4-1 victory over visiting Urbandale to complete a sweep of a CIML Conference baseball doubleheader on Thursday. He raised his record to 7-2 on the season. The senior … [Read more...] about Adamson tosses gem to complete Ankeny’s twinbill sweep over J-Hawks

Hawkettes sweep Urbandale, clinch second-place finish in CIML Conference

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The Ankeny softball team wrapped up an outright second-place finish in the CIML Conference with a doubleheader sweep over visiting Urbandale on Thursday. The third-ranked Hawkettes posted a 5-0 victory in the opener, then completed the sweep with a 6-1 triumph. They finished 12-4 in the league and improved to 27-6 overall, while Urbandale's records … [Read more...] about Hawkettes sweep Urbandale, clinch second-place finish in CIML Conference

The trend continues: After suffering loss, Jaguars bounce back with run-rule win

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Each time the Ankeny Centennial softball team has lost a game this season, the top-ranked Jaguars have rebounded with a resounding victory in their next contest. That trend continued on Thursday as Centennial rolled to a 20-4 victory in four innings in the second game of a doubleheader at No. 5 Southeast Polk. The Jaguars salvaged a split of the twinbill … [Read more...] about The trend continues: After suffering loss, Jaguars bounce back with run-rule win