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Ankeny Fanatic announces its all-time Ankeny softball team (3rd team)

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No athletic program in Ankeny's history has had more success than the community's softball team. Ankeny High School has won a record 13 state championships, four more than any other program in the state. The Hawkettes have also made 27 state tournament appearances, tied for the third most ever in Iowa. Ankeny enjoyed most of its success under legendary … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic announces its all-time Ankeny softball team (3rd team)

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Jack Winkel, Ankeny Centennial boys’ golf

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Senior Jack Winkel is the top returning player for the Ankeny Centennial boys' golf team. He led the Jaguars last year with a nine-hole average of 38.6 strokes. Winkel, a two-time state qualifier, tied for 29th place in last year's Class 4A state meet. He shot a two-day total of 164 at the Des Moines Golf and Country Club. The Jaguars will open the … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Jack Winkel, Ankeny Centennial boys’ golf

Centennial golfers ‘could be as good as if not better than 2015 team’

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Back in 2015, the Ankeny Centennial boys' golf team placed second in the Class 4A state meet under first-year coach Rick Fee. The Jaguars have made three more state-meet appearances since then, but have not placed higher than ninth since that runner-up finish. Fee is hoping that this is the year that Centennial makes another strong bid for a state … [Read more...] about Centennial golfers ‘could be as good as if not better than 2015 team’

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Lincoln Lacey, Ankeny Centennial baseball

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Lacey batted .425 with one home run, a triple and 10 RBIs. On the mound, he posted a 2-4 mark with a 2.03 ERA while racking up 34 strikeouts. Junior pitcher and first baseman Lincoln Lacey helped the Ankeny Centennial baseball team to an 18-18 record this season. Lacey was named to the CIML Iowa Conference second team. "Lincoln was a tremendous … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Lincoln Lacey, Ankeny Centennial baseball

Changes coming in boys’ and girls’ basketball, bowling, and track and field

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Three recommendations from the joint committees of the Iowa High School Athletic Association and Iowa Girls' High School Athletic Union have been recently approved by both boards for boys' and girls' competition in basketball, bowling, and track and field. The IGHSAU Board of Directors unanimously voted the measures through at their July meeting that will … [Read more...] about Changes coming in boys’ and girls’ basketball, bowling, and track and field

Overberg named to United Soccer Coaches All-North Region team

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Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer standout Elizabeth Overberg has earned all-region honors from United Soccer Coaches. Overberg was named to the 2021 USC Spring Girls High School All-North Region team. She was one of only two Iowans to make the squad. Overberg, a senior midfielder, scored 22 goals and had six assists while leading Centennial to an 18-3 … [Read more...] about Overberg named to United Soccer Coaches All-North Region team

Hawks place 5 players on Class 4A North Central District first team

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Five Ankeny baseball players have been named to the Class 4A North Central District first team by the Iowa High School Baseball Coaches Association. Pitcher Brody Brecht was selected to the 15-player first team along with three other seniors--catcher Colin Riggs, first baseman Weston Fulk and Jase Bauer, who was named to a utility position. Junior third … [Read more...] about Hawks place 5 players on Class 4A North Central District first team

Six Ankeny players join Centennial duo on CIML Iowa Conference first team

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During the regular season, the Ankeny baseball team dominated the CIML Iowa Conference, posting a 20-0 record to win its first league title since the split into two high schools. It's not surprising then that the Hawks dominated the all-conference teams that were selected by the league's coaches. Ankeny placed six players on the 13-player first team, … [Read more...] about Six Ankeny players join Centennial duo on CIML Iowa Conference first team

Ankeny’s Carter, Centennial’s Schulz named to Class 5A all-state first team

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Softball standouts Marina Carter of Ankeny and Ella Schulz of Ankeny Centennial have earned all-state honors for the second straight year from the Iowa Girls' Coaches Association. Both Carter and Schulz, who will be teammates next year at Minnesota State, were selected to the Class 5A first team. They were second-team picks a year ago. Schulz, a senior … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Carter, Centennial’s Schulz named to Class 5A all-state first team

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Jenna Wendt, Ankeny Centennial softball

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Senior pitcher Jenna Wendt helped the Ankeny Centennial softball team to a 33-10 record and a second-place finish in Class 5A this season. Wendt posted a 6-2 mark with a 4.24 ERA. She also batted .302 with one home run, three doubles and 18 RBIs. Wendt, who will play for Northwestern College next year, played a key role in the Jaguars' 8-1 victory … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Jenna Wendt, Ankeny Centennial softball

‘We still got second, and that’s good’: Jaguars settle for runner-up trophy

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Anna Christiansen vowed that the Ankeny Centennial softball team would be back to Harlan Rogers Park. "I'm extremely proud of this team, and these underclassmen are going to take this program places," Christiansen said after Friday night's Class 5A championship game at Fort Dodge. "This program is unlike any other in the state, and I'm extremely confident … [Read more...] about ‘We still got second, and that’s good’: Jaguars settle for runner-up trophy

‘Tonight just wasn’t our night’: Jaguars fall to Fort Dodge, Adams in 5A title game

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The clock struck midnight on Ankeny Centennial's Cinderella run through the state softball tournament. After knocking off two higher-ranked opponents earlier in the week, the 10th-ranked Jaguars dropped a 2-0 decision to No. 2 Fort Dodge in the Class 5A championship game on Friday night at Harlan Rogers Park in Fort Dodge. Jalen Adams tossed a … [Read more...] about ‘Tonight just wasn’t our night’: Jaguars fall to Fort Dodge, Adams in 5A title game

‘We want that championship’: Jaguars advance to Class 5A final for first time

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The Ankeny Centennial softball players got the rematch they wanted. The 10th-ranked Jaguars advanced to the Class 5A championship game with an 8-1 victory over No. 5 Pleasant Valley in the semifinals on Wednesday at Harlan Rogers Park in Fort Dodge. Centennial (33-9) will play No. 2 Fort Dodge (37-4) for the title on Friday at 7:30 p.m. The Jaguars … [Read more...] about ‘We want that championship’: Jaguars advance to Class 5A final for first time

Jaguars rally past Pleasant Valley, will play Fort Dodge for Class 5A crown

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Ankeny Centennial first baseman Lizzy Klunder was in the right spot at the right time to get a souvenir from the state softball tournament on Wednesday. Klunder caught a pop fly for the final out of the game as the 10th-ranked Jaguars defeated No. 5 Pleasant Valley, 8-1, in the Class 5A semifinals at Harlan Rogers Park in Fort Dodge. "I was running … [Read more...] about Jaguars rally past Pleasant Valley, will play Fort Dodge for Class 5A crown

‘We love being here’: Jaguars top City High, earn return trip to 5A semifinals

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A victory on Tuesday guaranteed that the seniors on the Ankeny Centennial softball team would get to play two more games together. The 10th-ranked Jaguars avoided playing in a meaningless consolation game on Wednesday by posting a 2-0 win over No. 6 Iowa City High in the quarterfinals of the Class 5A state tournament at Harlan Rogers Park in Fort … [Read more...] about ‘We love being here’: Jaguars top City High, earn return trip to 5A semifinals

‘Special KKKKKKKKK’ delivers again: Klug pitches Jaguars past Iowa City High

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Sam Klug tossed a three-hitter and had nine strikeouts to lead the 10th-ranked Ankeny Centennial softball team to a 2-0 victory over No. 6 Iowa City High in the quarterfinals of the Class 5A state tournament on Tuesday at Harlan Rogers Park in Fort Dodge. Klug (11-5) retired the last 11 batters that she faced as Centennial (32-9) advanced to the … [Read more...] about ‘Special KKKKKKKKK’ delivers again: Klug pitches Jaguars past Iowa City High

Klug, Schulz, Carter, Overturf named to Class 5A West all-district team

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Two Ankeny Centennial softball stars have been named to the all-district team along with a pair of standouts from Ankeny. Senior pitcher Sam Klug and senior catcher Ella Schulz of Centennial were both selected to the Class 5A West squad by the Iowa Girls' Coaches Association. They were joined on the all-district team by senior shortstop Marina Carter and … [Read more...] about Klug, Schulz, Carter, Overturf named to Class 5A West all-district team