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Lathrop earns first varsity win to finish off Jaguars’ sweep over Marshalltown

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The Ankeny Centennial softball team continues to dominate most of its opponents in the CIML Iowa Conference. The fifth-ranked Jaguars earned their fifth doubleheader sweep of the season on Thursday with a pair of run-rule victories over visiting Marshalltown. They rolled to a 14-2 win in four innings, then completed the sweep with an 11-0 triumph in five … [Read more...] about Lathrop earns first varsity win to finish off Jaguars’ sweep over Marshalltown

Jaguars sweep another foe, have won 6 straight games by a 65-9 margin

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The Ankeny Centennial baseball team remains one of the hottest squads in Class 4A. The Jaguars swept a doubleheader against visiting Marshalltown on Thursday for their third sweep in the last four days. They have won six straight games and seven in a row in CIML Iowa Conference play. "They're playing well," said Centennial coach Mark Hey. "We certainly … [Read more...] about Jaguars sweep another foe, have won 6 straight games by a 65-9 margin

HOME SWEEP HOME: Jaguars post identical 12-0 wins over Mason City

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The Ankeny Centennial softball players were prepared for a long bus ride to Mason City on Wednesday. It turns out that the Jaguars never had to board the bus. The CIML Iowa Conference doubleheader was moved to Centennial due to a wet field in Mason City, and the sixth-ranked Jaguars went on to sweep the twinbill by identical 12-0 scores. "Our girls … [Read more...] about HOME SWEEP HOME: Jaguars post identical 12-0 wins over Mason City

Jaguars blank Mason City twice, move into contention in Iowa Conference race

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With five straight wins in CIML Iowa Conference play, the Ankeny Centennial baseball team has surged into contention for the league title. The Jaguars followed up Monday's sweep over Ames by sweeping another doubleheader on Wednesday against visiting Mason City. The games were moved from Mason City to Centennial due to a wet field after heavy … [Read more...] about Jaguars blank Mason City twice, move into contention in Iowa Conference race

No. 4 Carlisle uses 4-run 1st inning to beat Jaguars in non-conference game

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The Ankeny Centennial softball team couldn't recover from a slow start. The sixth-ranked Jaguars gave up four runs in the first inning and went on to drop a 6-4 decision in a non-conference game on Tuesday at Carlisle, the No. 4 team in Class 4A. The Wildcats (11-3) extended their winning streak to five games. Centennial fell to 10-7 on the … [Read more...] about No. 4 Carlisle uses 4-run 1st inning to beat Jaguars in non-conference game

Jaguars sweep Ames, move into tie for 3rd place with Little Cyclones at 6-4

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Monday's hot and humid weather provided a challenge for the Ankeny Centennial baseball team. The Jaguars overcame the stifling conditions to sweep a doubleheader against visiting Ames. They posted an 8-5 victory in the opener, then completed the sweep with a 17-2 win in four innings. "It was our first real hot day of the year, and you worry about your … [Read more...] about Jaguars sweep Ames, move into tie for 3rd place with Little Cyclones at 6-4

Solis’ walk-off single sparks Jaguars to doubleheader sweep over Ames

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Lauren Solis and the Ankeny Centennial softball team didn't give up after the Jaguars fell behind visiting Ames, 6-1, in the first game of Monday's doubleheader. Sixth-ranked Centennial rallied for a 7-6 victory on Solis' walk-off single in the seventh inning, then completed a sweep with an 11-3 win over the No. 11 Little Cyclones in the nightcap. The … [Read more...] about Solis’ walk-off single sparks Jaguars to doubleheader sweep over Ames

Kovacs again named to IHSSCA all-state first team; 5 others also honored

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It's been a storybook senior season for Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer standout Courtney Kovacs. Earlier this month, Kovacs led the Jaguars to the Class 3A state championship and was named captain of the all-tournament team. She was a repeat pick to the Class 3A all-state first team by the Iowa Girls' Coaches Association. Now, Kovacs has been honored … [Read more...] about Kovacs again named to IHSSCA all-state first team; 5 others also honored

Ankeny’s Newhard, Centennial’s Duax named to Class 3A all-state first team

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Four Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer standouts have received all-state honors from the Iowa High School Soccer Coaches Association along with a pair of Ankeny stars. Senior forward Lucas Newhard of Ankeny and sophomore midfielder Ty Duax of Centennial were both selected to the Class 3A first team. Junior forward Rashidi Ishibwami of Centennial and senior … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Newhard, Centennial’s Duax named to Class 3A all-state first team

‘It was a tough day for us’: Jaguars fall to W. Delaware, Cedar Rapids Kennedy

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The Ankeny Centennial baseball team was hoping to follow up Friday's Senior Night victory over Sioux City West with two more wins on Saturday in Cedar Rapids. Instead, the Jaguars suffered a pair of losses at Mount Mercy University. Centennial dropped a 13-7 decision to West Delaware in its opening game. The Hawks (17-6) used a 12-run fourth inning to … [Read more...] about ‘It was a tough day for us’: Jaguars fall to W. Delaware, Cedar Rapids Kennedy

Seniors lead Centennial baseball team to 9-1 victory over Sioux City West

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Seven of the seniors on the Ankeny Centennial baseball team got a chance to start Friday's Senior Night game against visiting Sioux City West. Some of them played a key role in the Jaguars' 9-1 victory in the non-conference game. Lincoln Lacey improved his record to 2-0 with a strong performance on the mound, allowing just four hits over the first six … [Read more...] about Seniors lead Centennial baseball team to 9-1 victory over Sioux City West

Jaguars juggle their lineup, then top North Polk to improve record to 8-6

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Ankeny Centennial softball coach Brett Delaney juggled his lineup after the Jaguars scored just two runs in a doubleheader loss at top-ranked Waukee Northwest on Monday. Some of his moves paid off on Tuesday. Sophomore Addi Starr, moved from the leadoff position to the No. 3 spot in the batting order, went 2-for-3 with a pair of doubles and scored a … [Read more...] about Jaguars juggle their lineup, then top North Polk to improve record to 8-6

Centennial’s Becker named to academic all-state team by IGCA

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Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer standout Ella Becker has been named to the academic all-state team by the Iowa Girls' Coaches Association. Becker, a senior midfielder, helped the Jaguars to a 19-3 record and their third Class 3A state title in the last six seasons. She scored two goals and had two assists. Becker, who was earlier selected to the CIML … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Becker named to academic all-state team by IGCA

Stewart, Pratt shine on mound as Centennial splits twinbill against Wolves

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After dropping a 2-1 decision in the first game of Monday's doubleheader at seventh-ranked Waukee Northwest, the Ankeny Centennial baseball team needed somebody to step up in the nightcap. Junior pitcher Easton Pratt did just that. Pratt tossed a two-hitter and had 11 strikeouts as the Jaguars posted a 1-0 victory to salvage a split of the … [Read more...] about Stewart, Pratt shine on mound as Centennial splits twinbill against Wolves

‘We just didn’t score enough runs’: Jaguars fall twice to No. 1 Waukee NW

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The Ankeny Centennial softball pitchers allowed just five runs on Monday in a doubleheader at top-ranked Waukee Northwest. Unfortunately, the No. 5 Jaguars managed just two runs themselves. The Wolves posted a 2-1 victory in eight innings in the first game, then completed a sweep of the twinbill with a 3-1 triumph in the nightcap. "Our pitchers … [Read more...] about ‘We just didn’t score enough runs’: Jaguars fall twice to No. 1 Waukee NW

Ankeny trio, Centennial duo named to Class 3A all-state first team by IGCA

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Eden Gibson of Ankeny and Courtney Kovacs of Ankeny Centennial were the leaders of two of the top girls' soccer defensive units in the state. Now, the two seniors have been recognized for their efforts by the Iowa Girls' Coaches Association. Gibson and Kovacs were both repeat selections to the Class 3A all-state first team. They were joined on the … [Read more...] about Ankeny trio, Centennial duo named to Class 3A all-state first team by IGCA

Jaguars, Hawks dominate boys’ all-conference soccer team

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The Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer teams combined to fill 11 of the 13 slots on the CIML Iowa Conference first team. The Jaguars had six first-team picks, while the Hawks had five. Central Conference champion Ankeny had three unanimous picks to the first team--junior defender Kwaku Kwarteng, senior forward Lucas Newhard and senior midfielder … [Read more...] about Jaguars, Hawks dominate boys’ all-conference soccer team

Kovacs, Macke, Gibson repeat as unanimous picks to all-CIML team

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The state champion Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team placed four players on the CIML Iowa Conference first team, while Class 3A semifinalist Ankeny led the league with five first-team selections. Senior midfielders Courtney Kovacs of Centennial and Kennedy Macke of Ankeny were both unanimous picks for the second straight year. Senior defender Eden … [Read more...] about Kovacs, Macke, Gibson repeat as unanimous picks to all-CIML team

Ex-Centennial standout Morris to play baseball at Northwest Missouri State

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Trey Morris' college baseball career has taken him from Iowa Falls to Fort Dodge and now to Maryville, Mo. The former Ankeny Centennial standout has committed to play for Northwest Missouri State next season. "It was a pretty tough decision," said Morris, an infielder. "I looked at a couple different schools. I really like the facilities there, and … [Read more...] about Ex-Centennial standout Morris to play baseball at Northwest Missouri State