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Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: JJ Kohl, Ankeny football

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Senior quarterback JJ Kohl of the Ankeny football team is considered one of the nation's top recruits in the Class of 2023. A four-star prospect, he is now the No. 5 quarterback and No. 36 overall nationally in the latest rankings by On3 Recruits. Kohl, an Under Armour All-American, helped the Hawks to a 10-3 record last season. He completed 143-of-237 … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: JJ Kohl, Ankeny football

Centennial’s Churchman named to IHSBCA’s All-State “Super Team”

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The Iowa High School Baseball Coaches Association has announced its all-state teams. Five Ankeny Centennial players were honored, including junior second baseman Damin Churchman, who was one of 16 players named to the 2022 All-State "Super Team". Joey Oakie, Kyle Miller, Nick Severson and Cole Grider also earned all-state honors for the Jaguars, while … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Churchman named to IHSBCA’s All-State “Super Team”

Centennial quartet earns all-state honors along with Ankeny, ACA duos

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Four players from Ankeny Centennial and two each from Ankeny and Ankeny Christian Academy have received all-state honors from IAbaseball. Centennial sophomore Joey Oakie was named to the Class 4A first team as a utility player. He went 3-3 with a 1.92 ERA as a pitcher while batting .347 with one home run and 21 RBIs. Ankeny placed a pair of players on … [Read more...] about Centennial quartet earns all-state honors along with Ankeny, ACA duos

Ankeny’s Jackson commits to play football at Minnesota State-Mankato

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Ankeny defensive end Diego Jackson has verbally committed to play football at Minnesota State-Mankato. Jackson announced his decision via Twitter on Wednesday. "I'm excited to announce my commitment to @MinnStFootball!" Jackson tweeted. The 6-foot-3, 255-pound senior-to-be helped the Hawks to a 10-3 record and a second-place finish in Class 5A last … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Jackson commits to play football at Minnesota State-Mankato

Ankeny’s Fulk named to Class 5A all-state first team by Coaches Association

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Ankeny graduate Eva Fulk is about to begin her collegiate track career at the University of Northern Iowa. Her high school softball career didn't end, however, without one more postseason honor. The senior outfielder has been named to the Class 5A all-state first team by the Iowa Girls' Coaches Association. Five other players from Ankeny and Ankeny … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Fulk named to Class 5A all-state first team by Coaches Association

‘It instantly felt like home’: Lowe commits to play softball at Northern State

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Alysa Lowe's search for a college softball program didn't last long. Ankeny's junior third baseman verbally committed on Monday to play for Northern State, beginning in the fall of 2023. She announced her decision on Twitter. "I had attended a couple softball camps and just started my college search when I came across Northern State," Lowe said later. … [Read more...] about ‘It instantly felt like home’: Lowe commits to play softball at Northern State

Patton, Webb-Tate, Oakie are unanimous picks to Iowa Conference first team

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Ankeny baseball stars Jamison Patton and Tamden Webb-Tate were both unanimous selections to the CIML Iowa Conference first team along with Ankeny Centennial standout Joey Oakie. The all-conference teams, voted on by the league's coaches, were announced on Monday. Three other Jaguars earned first-team honors. They are Nick Severson, Damin Churchman and … [Read more...] about Patton, Webb-Tate, Oakie are unanimous picks to Iowa Conference first team

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Larissa Miller, Ankeny softball

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Junior shortstop Larissa Miller helped the Ankeny softball team to a 27-13 record this season. She was named to the CIML Iowa Conference first team as a utility player. She batted .398 with five RBIs as the Hawkettes' leadoff hitter. She scored 42 runs, stole 34 bases and led the team with 49 singles. Here is some inside info on … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Larissa Miller, Ankeny softball

Ankeny’s Parton, Sondgeroth named to academic all-state team

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Ankeny softball players Mariah Parton and Delaney Sondgeroth have been named to the academic all-state team by the Iowa Girls' Coaches Association. Only 36 players from across the state were selected to the squad. Parton, a senior outfielder, led the Hawkettes to a 27-13 record. She paced the team in several offensive categories, batting .434 with five … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Parton, Sondgeroth named to academic all-state team

Ankeny softball trio, Centennial duo named to all-conference first team

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Three Ankeny softball players and two from Ankeny Centennial have been named to the CIML Iowa Conference first team by a vote of the league's coaches. Senior outfielder Mariah Parton of Ankeny was one of eight unanimous picks to the first team. She led the Hawkettes to a 27-13 record, batting .434 with five triples and 40 RBIs. Parton's teammates, … [Read more...] about Ankeny softball trio, Centennial duo named to all-conference first team

Ankeny’s Fulk earns all-district honors along with Centennial’s Stahr, Starr

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A trio of softball players from Ankeny has earned all-district honors from the Iowa Girls' Coaches Association. Senior outfielder Eva Fulk of Ankeny was named to the Class 5A West team along with two players from Ankeny Centennial, junior pitcher Jadeyn Stahr and sophomore third baseman Addi Starr. Fulk helped the Hawkettes to a 27-13 record this … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Fulk earns all-district honors along with Centennial’s Stahr, Starr

Five Jaguars, two Hawks, three Eagles earn all-district baseball honors

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Five Ankeny Centennial baseball players have received all-district honors from the Iowa High School Baseball Coaches Association along with two from Ankeny and three more from Ankeny Christian Academy. The Jaguars placed junior catcher Nick Severson, junior second baseman Damin Churchman, junior third baseman Kyle Miller and sophomore utility player Joey … [Read more...] about Five Jaguars, two Hawks, three Eagles earn all-district baseball honors

‘The season ended too soon’: Hawkettes fall short in regional final at S.E. Polk

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Ankeny softball coach Dave Bingham didn't want the season to end. He really wanted to coach the seniors on this year's squad for another week. The 11th-ranked Hawkettes fell one win short of a trip to the Class 5A state tournament. They dropped a 4-3 decision at No. 7 Southeast Polk in a regional final on Tuesday. "We're definitely heartbroken … [Read more...] about ‘The season ended too soon’: Hawkettes fall short in regional final at S.E. Polk

Indianola’s fast start proves to be too much for Hawks to overcome in 8-5 loss

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A rough start resulted in a season-ending loss for the Ankeny baseball team on Monday. Visiting Indianola jumped out to a 7-4 lead in the first two innings and went on to defeat the Hawks, 8-5, in a Class 4A substate semifinal. The Indians (25-12) advanced to Wednesday's substate final at 10th-ranked Urbandale (25-14). "They competed all night, and I … [Read more...] about Indianola’s fast start proves to be too much for Hawks to overcome in 8-5 loss

Hawkettes rout C.R. Kennedy behind timely hitting, Rusher’s strong effort

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The Ankeny softball team didn't need a lot of help from its opponent on Saturday. The 11th-ranked Hawkettes got some anyway. Ankeny pounded out nine hits and took advantage of six errors by visiting Cedar Rapids Kennedy to defeat the Cougars, 13-2, in five innings in a Class 5A regional semifinal. "It was awesome," said Ankeny outfielder Eva Fulk, … [Read more...] about Hawkettes rout C.R. Kennedy behind timely hitting, Rusher’s strong effort

Hawks roll past East in substate opener, will host Indianola on Monday

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Ankeny baseball coach Joe Balvanz wanted his team to get off to a fast start. The Hawks did exactly that and then some. Ankeny scored six runs in the first inning, three more in the second and went on to defeat visiting Des Moines East, 13-3, in five innings in a Class 4A substate quarterfinal on Friday. "Those early runs took the pressure off," … [Read more...] about Hawks roll past East in substate opener, will host Indianola on Monday

Ankeny star Gibson named to United Soccer Coaches All-North Region team

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During the season, senior Eden Gibson was the leader of a defensive unit that resembled a brick wall, allowing just two goals during the entire girls' soccer campaign. Now, the Ankeny standout has been rewarded for her efforts. Gibson has been named to the 2022 United Soccer Coaches All-North Region team. She was joined on the squad by senior defender … [Read more...] about Ankeny star Gibson named to United Soccer Coaches All-North Region team

Hawks close out regular season with 3-2 loss at Dallas Center-Grimes

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The Ankeny baseball team could afford a loss on Wednesday. That won't be the case on Friday. The Hawks closed out the regular season with a 3-2 loss at Dallas Center-Grimes in a non-conference game. Their overall record dropped to 22-13. The Mustangs improved to 21-14 with their sixth straight victory. "We need to play better," said Ankeny coach … [Read more...] about Hawks close out regular season with 3-2 loss at Dallas Center-Grimes

Hawkettes rally for road win at North Polk, finish regular season at 26-12

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The Ankeny softball team got a much-needed victory in its regular-season finale on Saturday. The Hawkettes snapped a four-game losing skid with a 5-3 victory at North Polk in a non-conference game. They improved their record to 26-12. North Polk (15-14) scored two runs in the fifth inning to break a 1-1 tie. Ankeny then rallied for three runs in the … [Read more...] about Hawkettes rally for road win at North Polk, finish regular season at 26-12