After pulling off a miraculous 11-9 victory in the opener of Wednesday's doubleheader at 13th-ranked Waukee, the No. 2 Ankeny Centennial softball team used that momentum to cruise to an 11-0 win in six innings in the nightcap. The sweep allowed the Jaguars to extend their winning streak to 13 games while moving into sole possession of first place in the … [Read more...] about Jaguars use miraculous rally to sweep Waukee, move into first place in CIML
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‘We’re not pushing the panic button’: Jaguars fall twice at No. 4 Pleasant Valley
After scoring a total of just three runs in its last three games, the Ankeny Centennial baseball team needs to find an offensive spark. However, Centennial coach Mark Hey said he isn't worried about the Jaguars, who dropped both ends of a non-conference doubleheader on Tuesday at fourth-ranked Pleasant Valley, 2-1 and 5-1. "We've got a tough schedule," … [Read more...] about ‘We’re not pushing the panic button’: Jaguars fall twice at No. 4 Pleasant Valley
Repeat pick Paoli named to IGCA all-state team along with Jaguars’ Boyle, Postma
Ankeny girls' soccer standout Ava Paoli has been named to the Class 3A all-state team by the Iowa Girls' Coaches Association for the second straight year. Paoli was joined on the squad by a pair of Ankeny Centennial stars. The Jaguars were represented by Evie Boyle and Mady Postma. Paoli, a senior forward, led her team to an 11-6-1 record. The … [Read more...] about Repeat pick Paoli named to IGCA all-state team along with Jaguars’ Boyle, Postma
‘It just wasn’t our night’: Jags begin busy five-day stretch with 7-1 loss at Urbandale
(Story by Stephen McDaniel) The Ankeny Centennial baseball team knew that it was going to be facing a gauntlet heading into the week. A six-run conference loss wasn't the way that the Jaguars were hoping to begin their first of eight games over a five-day stretch. Some errors, miscommunications and stranded runners burned the Jaguars as they … [Read more...] about ‘It just wasn’t our night’: Jags begin busy five-day stretch with 7-1 loss at Urbandale
Jaguars rally past Urbandale for 10-5 win, keep pace with Waukee NW in CIML race
After getting off to a slow start, the Ankeny Centennial softball team scored nine unanswered runs to post a 10-5 victory at Urbandale on Monday. The second-ranked Jaguars overcame an early 4-1 deficit with five runs in the third inning and four more in the fourth. They extended their winning streak to 11 games, while the struggling J-Hawks suffered their … [Read more...] about Jaguars rally past Urbandale for 10-5 win, keep pace with Waukee NW in CIML race
Girls’ soccer stars Becker, Boyle, Paoli named to all-state first team by IHSSCA
The Ankeny Centennial duo of Emmarie Becker and Evie Boyle has been named to the Class 3A all-state first team along with fellow senior Ava Paoli of Ankeny. Three other local players earned all-state honors from the Iowa High School Soccer Coaches Association. Juniors Mady Postma of Centennial and Isabel Squires of Ankeny were selected to the Class 3A … [Read more...] about Girls’ soccer stars Becker, Boyle, Paoli named to all-state first team by IHSSCA
Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Josie Ehlinger, Ankeny Centennial girls’ soccer
Junior winger Josie Ehlinger helped the third-ranked Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team reach the Class 3A semifinals for the second year in a row. She was named to the all-tournament team on Saturday along with teammates Evie Boyle and Kayle Pezzetti. Ehlinger had three assists this season while helping the Jaguars to a 16-3-1 record. She received … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Josie Ehlinger, Ankeny Centennial girls’ soccer
‘This is probably the best team we’ve had’: Red-hot Jags sweep Cedar Falls, Linn-Mar
The Ankeny Centennial softball team is in the midst of an historic run. The second-ranked Jaguars swept a pair of non-conference doubleheaders this weekend to extend their winning streak to 10 games while improving to 17-1 on the season. They pounded nine home runs in Saturday's twinbill against visiting Linn-Mar (Marion) to increase their state-leading … [Read more...] about ‘This is probably the best team we’ve had’: Red-hot Jags sweep Cedar Falls, Linn-Mar
Ankeny’s Paoli joins Centennial’s Becker, Boyle, Postma on all-CIML first team
Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer standout Evie Boyle was unanimously selected to the CIML Conference first team, while Ankeny star Ava Paoli was a repeat pick to the squad. Two other Jaguars, Emmarie Becker and Mady Postma, were also first-team selections. Boyle, a senior defender, had three goals and seven assists while helping Centennial to a 16-3-1 … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Paoli joins Centennial’s Becker, Boyle, Postma on all-CIML first team
Centennial trio of Boyle, Ehlinger, Pezzetti named to Class 3A all-tournament team
Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer players Evie Boyle, Josie Ehlinger and Kayle Pezzetti were named to the Class 3A all-tournament team on Saturday at the Cyclone Sports Complex. The trio played key roles in the third-ranked Jaguars' 5-1 victory over No. 6 Ankeny in the quarterfinals on Tuesday at the Lied Recreation Fields. Boyle had a goal and an assist in … [Read more...] about Centennial trio of Boyle, Ehlinger, Pezzetti named to Class 3A all-tournament team
‘We had a lot of chances’: Jags dominate possession but tumble to No. 2 Valley, 1-0
On Tuesday, the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team enjoyed the thrill of victory by defeating its crosstown rival. Just three days later, the Jaguars experienced the agony of defeat on the same field. Third-ranked Centennial dominated possession of the ball and had numerous chances to score, but couldn't find the net and dropped a 1-0 decision to No. … [Read more...] about ‘We had a lot of chances’: Jags dominate possession but tumble to No. 2 Valley, 1-0
‘We had some real quality at-bats’: Centennial romps to 10-1 victory at Valley
The Ankeny Centennial baseball team used a seven-run third inning to roll to a 10-1 victory at Valley on Thursday. The Jaguars' outburst knocked out Valley starter and Nebraska recruit Colton Roemmich, who allowed five runs--three of them earned--on three hits in two-plus innings. "As a team we had some real quality at-bats against Roemmich, who is an … [Read more...] about ‘We had some real quality at-bats’: Centennial romps to 10-1 victory at Valley
‘My initial reaction was how blessed I am’: Duax named Gatorade Iowa Player of Year
Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer star Tate Duax has been named the 2025-26 Gatorade Iowa Player of the Year. Duax was told that he won the award following his training session with the Des Moines Menace on Friday morning. "My initial reaction was how blessed I am and how good it felt to be named Gatorade Player of the Year," Duax said. Duax, a … [Read more...] about ‘My initial reaction was how blessed I am’: Duax named Gatorade Iowa Player of Year
‘We came in here with a lot of confidence’: Jaguars rout Valley in CIML showdown
(Story by Stephen McDaniel) The Ankeny Centennial softball team has been on a major hot streak since suffering its first and only loss of the season against Waukee Northwest on June 4. Not even the third-ranked Valley Tigers could derail the No. 2 Jaguars from the tear they’ve been on in their current six-game winning streak. Centennial mashed four … [Read more...] about ‘We came in here with a lot of confidence’: Jaguars rout Valley in CIML showdown
Brazeau, Duax, Wahlberg are repeat selections to CIML Conference first team
Boys' soccer stars Brock Brazeau and Tate Duax of Ankeny Centennial were both repeat selections to the CIML Conference first team along with Ankeny standout Cal Wahlberg. The trio was joined on the first team by Keaton Kobow of Ankeny as well as Mace Nithang and Ben Ridlen of Centennial. Duax, a senior forward, was also one of three unanimous picks to the … [Read more...] about Brazeau, Duax, Wahlberg are repeat selections to CIML Conference first team
IGHSAU postpones state soccer tourney semifinal games for all 3 classes to Friday
Due to impending storms in the forecast, the Iowa Girls' High School Athletic Union has postponed Thursday’s scheduled state soccer tournament semifinal games for all three classes to Friday. The schedule for Friday’s semifinal games is as follows: Class 1A semifinals 10:00 a.m. – Field 1: Denver vs. St. Albert10:15 a.m. – Field 2: Hudson vs. … [Read more...] about IGHSAU postpones state soccer tourney semifinal games for all 3 classes to Friday
Jaguars’ Duax, Ridlen, Brazeau, Nithang named all-state along with Ankeny duo
Four standouts from the Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team have earned all-state honors from the Iowa High School Soccer Coaches Association along with a pair of stars from Ankeny. Senior forward Tate Duax and senior defender Ben Ridlen of Centennial were both named to the Class 4A first team. They were joined on the squad by senior midfielder Cal … [Read more...] about Jaguars’ Duax, Ridlen, Brazeau, Nithang named all-state along with Ankeny duo
Hatfield, Jaguars continue their recent home run binge in 14-2 win at North Polk
Even with Jordyn Kennedy out of the lineup for Tuesday's non-conference game, the Ankeny Centennial softball team continued its home run binge. Mylie Hatfield blasted two homers, her teammates combined for three more, and the second-ranked Jaguars cruised to a 14-2 victory in four innings at North Polk, the No. 9 team in Class 4A. "We were very … [Read more...] about Hatfield, Jaguars continue their recent home run binge in 14-2 win at North Polk
‘I think our depth really paid off’: Jaguars dominate 2nd half for 5-1 win over Ankeny
The Ankeny girls' soccer players were hoping to get another shot at their crosstown rival. The sixth-ranked Hawkettes got the rematch they wanted in the Class 3A quarterfinals at the state tournament, but the revenge they were seeking never came to fruition on a sultry Tuesday afternoon. No. 3 Ankeny Centennial scored four goals in a 23-minute span of … [Read more...] about ‘I think our depth really paid off’: Jaguars dominate 2nd half for 5-1 win over Ankeny
‘You just have to be mentally tough’: Jags rebound from walk-off loss with 10-1 win
(Story by Stephen McDaniel) The Ankeny Centennial baseball team watched the Dowling Catholic dugout pour onto the field after the Maroons ended the first game of Monday’s doubleheader with a walk-off single. The Jaguars simply left that game in the rear view and focused on getting the win back in the second matchup. A five-RBI night for Brekken … [Read more...] about ‘You just have to be mentally tough’: Jags rebound from walk-off loss with 10-1 win