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Six Centennial softball stars earn all-state honors along with ACA trio, Ankeny duo

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Six Ankeny Centennial softball players have earned all-state honors from the Iowa Girls' Coaches Association along with three from Ankeny Christian Academy and two from Ankeny. Centennial coach Brett Delaney was also honored. He was named the Class 5A coach of the year after guiding the Jaguars to a 41-4 record and a runner-up finish at the state … [Read more...] about Six Centennial softball stars earn all-state honors along with ACA trio, Ankeny duo

Centennial’s trio of senior stars joined by Spiegel on CIML Conference first team

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The Ankeny Centennial softball team landed four players on the CIML Conference first team, led by a trio of repeat picks in seniors Jordyn Kennedy, Kori Lincicum and Mady Ott. They were joined on the squad by sophomore Peyten Spiegel. Kennedy, an infielder, was named to the team for the fourth time. Ott, an outfielder, became a three-time … [Read more...] about Centennial’s trio of senior stars joined by Spiegel on CIML Conference first team

Arringdale, Kennedy, Ott to play in 2026 IGCA All-Star softball games on Saturday

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Shortstop Kensington Arringdale of Ankeny will join fellow seniors Jordyn Kennedy and Mady Ott of Ankeny Centennial in the 2026 IGCA All-Star softball games on Saturday at Southeast Polk. Arringdale will be member of the White team coached by Chris Caskey of Earlham and Larry Heath of Burlington. Mallory Nikkel of Bondurant-Farrar will also play for that … [Read more...] about Arringdale, Kennedy, Ott to play in 2026 IGCA All-Star softball games on Saturday

‘They just took advantage of our mistakes’: Hawkettes close out season with 13-8 loss

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Scoring runs has not been a problem this season for the Ankeny softball team, which entered postseason play averaging more than five runs a game. It's holding their opponents down that has been an issue for the Hawkettes. Ankeny's season came to an end on Saturday with a 13-8 loss at 15th-ranked Cedar Rapids Prairie in a Class 5A regional semifinal. … [Read more...] about ‘They just took advantage of our mistakes’: Hawkettes close out season with 13-8 loss

‘We just need to tighten up some areas’: Hawkettes swept by Valley to end season

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The Ankeny softball team closed out the regular season on Monday by being swept in a doubleheader at third-ranked Valley. The Tigers posted an 8-0 win in six innings in the opener, then used a five-run sixth inning to seal an 11-5 victory in the nightcap. They improved to 17-5 in the CIML Conference and 28-7 overall, while Ankeny finished 7-17 in the … [Read more...] about ‘We just need to tighten up some areas’: Hawkettes swept by Valley to end season

‘It was great to get some bats on her’: Hawkettes score 3 runs vs. NW’s Schlader

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The Ankeny softball team played its last game on the dirt infield at Dick Rasmussen Field on Wednesday night. The Hawkettes dropped a 9-3 decision to top-ranked Waukee Northwest in their final home game of the season. Work will begin immediately to replace the dirt infield with artificial turf. "I'm excited for next year when these girls will get to … [Read more...] about ‘It was great to get some bats on her’: Hawkettes score 3 runs vs. NW’s Schlader

‘We did what we needed to do’: Ankeny earns walk-off victory on Hutchins’ single

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A dramatic rally allowed the Ankeny softball team to win the season series against seventh-ranked Dowling Catholic. The Hawkettes scored three runs in the bottom of the seventh inning to post a 7-6 victory in the first game of a doubleheader on Monday at Ankeny. Emerson Hutchins hit a walk-off, two-run single with two outs to cap the rally. "I was just … [Read more...] about ‘We did what we needed to do’: Ankeny earns walk-off victory on Hutchins’ single

Hawkettes defeat Marion at Linn-Mar Invite before dropping next three games

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The Ankeny softball team got off to a good start at the Linn-Mar Invitational this weekend before scoring a total of just four runs in its last three games and falling to 11-20 on the season. The Hawkettes opened the tournament on Friday with a 6-3 victory over Marion (16-14). Freshman Abby Buenzow made her first start of the season and got the win, … [Read more...] about Hawkettes defeat Marion at Linn-Mar Invite before dropping next three games

Arringdale hits 10th homer of season, but Hawkettes drop 13-4 decision at S.E. Polk

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The sixth-ranked Southeast Polk softball team avenged a doubleheader loss from last week by posting a 13-4 victory over visiting Ankeny in four innings on Thursday. The Hawkettes were looking to complete a sweep of the season series, but Southeast Polk pounded out 11 hits off three Ankeny pitchers and also capitalized on six walks to turn the game into a … [Read more...] about Arringdale hits 10th homer of season, but Hawkettes drop 13-4 decision at S.E. Polk

Jaguars earn top seed in Class 5A Region 2, while Hawkettes will play on road

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The second-ranked Ankeny Centennial softball team has been awarded the top seed in Class 5A Region 2 by the Iowa Girls' High School Athletic Union. Ankeny, meanwhile, has been placed in Region 4. The Hawkettes (10-16) are seeded third and will play at 11th-ranked Cedar Rapids Prairie (16-8) in a regional semifinal on Saturday, July 11 at 7 … [Read more...] about Jaguars earn top seed in Class 5A Region 2, while Hawkettes will play on road

Lincicum blasts record-setting homer, helps Jaguars to sweep over Hawkettes

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The Ankeny Centennial softball team seemed destined to break the state's all-time single-season home run record during Wednesday's doubleheader at Ankeny. It took only five pitches for the second-ranked Jaguars to make some history in the first game. Leadoff batter Kori Lincicum hit a three-ball, one-strike pitch from Sophie Schoeppner well beyond the … [Read more...] about Lincicum blasts record-setting homer, helps Jaguars to sweep over Hawkettes

‘The girls did a great job!’: Hawkettes rally past No. 8 Dowling for 11-9 road victory

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The Ankeny softball team is setting some smaller goals in an effort to achieve some bigger things. That approach paid off on Tuesday with a come-from-behind 11-9 victory at eighth-ranked Dowling Catholic. "The girls were working for a BINGO, and this helps us to set small goals throughout the game and keep challenging each other," said Ankeny coach … [Read more...] about ‘The girls did a great job!’: Hawkettes rally past No. 8 Dowling for 11-9 road victory

Traynor, J-Hawks spoil Ankeny’s Senior Night by posting first conference victory

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The Ankeny softball team was hoping to celebrate its Senior Night with a victory over visiting Urbandale on Monday. Unfortunately, the J-Hawks picked a bad time to earn their first win in CIML Conference play. Payton Traynor allowed just one unearned run on three hits and had five strikeouts to lead Urbandale to a 5-1 triumph over the Hawkettes. … [Read more...] about Traynor, J-Hawks spoil Ankeny’s Senior Night by posting first conference victory

‘It was a great way to bounce back’: Hawkettes place 13th at Fort Dodge Invite

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After dropping a pair of games at the Fort Dodge Invitational on Friday, the Ankeny softball team rebounded on Saturday with victories over two ranked Class 1A opponents to earn a 13th-place finish overall. The Hawkettes began the day with a 9-8 win over No. 7 Newell-Fonda (15-6). They closed out the tournament with a 10-4 triumph over No. 15 … [Read more...] about ‘It was a great way to bounce back’: Hawkettes place 13th at Fort Dodge Invite

Waukee scores 6 runs in 1st inning, 5 in 2nd to sweep season series vs. Hawkettes

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The Ankeny softball team will look to regroup for the Fort Dodge Invitational this weekend after dropping an 11-1 decision to visiting Waukee in four innings on Thursday. The 12th-ranked Warriors broke the game open right away with six runs in the first inning and five more in the second. They pounded out eight hits off four Ankeny pitchers, who also … [Read more...] about Waukee scores 6 runs in 1st inning, 5 in 2nd to sweep season series vs. Hawkettes

‘The girls played very hard’: Hawkettes battle but fall twice to surging Johnston

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The Ankeny softball team was hoping to carry the momentum from Tuesday's sweep over Southeast Polk into Wednesday's doubleheader against visiting Johnston. However, the Dragons came into the matchup riding a three-game winning streak of their own and looking to avenge an earlier 14-7 loss. Johnston combined 14 hits with 15 walks to earn a sweep on the … [Read more...] about ‘The girls played very hard’: Hawkettes battle but fall twice to surging Johnston

‘We produced when we needed to’: Hawkettes earn sweep over No. 4 S.E. Polk

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(Story by Dom Tornabane) The Ankeny softball team got a much-needed sweep on Tuesday in a make-up doubleheader against visiting Southeast Polk, the No. 4 team in Class 5A. After grinding out a 4-3 win in the opener, the Hawkettes completed the sweep with a 9-4 victory. They moved ahead of Southeast Polk and into sole possession of fifth place in the … [Read more...] about ‘We produced when we needed to’: Hawkettes earn sweep over No. 4 S.E. Polk

Ankeny softball team begins busy week with 11-1 loss to No. 3 Valley in 4 innings

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With 10 games on the schedule over the next six days, the Ankeny softball team was hoping to start its busy week with a victory over a ranked opponent. Unfortunately, visiting Valley had other ideas. The No. 3 Tigers jumped out a 3-0 lead in the first inning, added six more runs in the second and went on to defeat Ankeny, 11-1, in four innings on … [Read more...] about Ankeny softball team begins busy week with 11-1 loss to No. 3 Valley in 4 innings