Ankeny Centennial baseball standouts Joey Oakie and Isaac Bruhl were both unanimous picks to the CIML Conference first team. They were joined on the squad by teammate Emerson Alberhasky and Blake Morgan of Ankeny. Ten players from Centennial and 10 more from Ankeny received all-conference honors. The teams were selected by the league's coaches. Oakie, … [Read more...] about Bruhl, Oakie are unanimous picks to CIML first team, joined by Alberhasky, Morgan
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Centennial’s Kennedy, Sandholm, Ott named to CIML Conference first team
Ankeny Centennial softball stars Jordyn Kennedy and Lauren Sandholm were both repeat selections to the CIML Conference first team by a vote of the league's coaches. They were joined on the squad by teammate Mady Ott, who helped the Jaguars to a share of the conference championship. Ten Centennial players and 11 more from Ankeny earned all-conference … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Kennedy, Sandholm, Ott named to CIML Conference first team
Stewart to play for Centennial coach Hey in IHSBCA All Star Series Aug. 1-3 in Pella
Senior Sean Stewart will get one final chance to play for Ankeny Centennial baseball coach Mark Hey. Stewart has been named to the Large Schools West team that will compete in the 2024 Iowa High School Baseball Coaches Association All Star Series on Thursday through Saturday at Pella High School, which will host the event for the first time. Hey will … [Read more...] about Stewart to play for Centennial coach Hey in IHSBCA All Star Series Aug. 1-3 in Pella
Centennial star Oakie named to all-district first team for 3rd consecutive year
Ankeny Centennial baseball standout Joey Oakie has been named to the Class 4A North Central all-district first team for the third consecutive year. The teams were selected by the Iowa High School Baseball Coaches Association. Oakie was among eight players from Ankeny to earn all-district honors in Class 4A. He was joined on the first team by teammate … [Read more...] about Centennial star Oakie named to all-district first team for 3rd consecutive year
Centennial’s Smith to play basketball at Grand View, will be reunited with Murray
Former teammates Tillie Smith and Cleao Murray will be reunited again in the fall of 2025. Smith, a senior-to-be guard at Ankeny Centennial, has committed to play basketball at Grand View. One of the Vikings' current stars is Murray, who will be a junior this fall. Both Murray and Smith played on the 2021-22 Ankeny Centennial team that posted a 20-4 … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Smith to play basketball at Grand View, will be reunited with Murray
Centennial trio, ACA duo earn all-district honors along with Ankeny’s Rusher
Ankeny Centennial softball standouts Jordyn Kennedy, Mady Ott and Lauren Sandholm have been selected to the Class 5A West all-district team along with Ankeny star Abby Rusher, while the Ankeny Christian Academy duo of Riese Gjerde and Katie Quick were named to the Class 1A South Central all-district squad. The teams were selected by the Iowa Girls' Coaches … [Read more...] about Centennial trio, ACA duo earn all-district honors along with Ankeny’s Rusher
Lindaman becomes 9th Ankeny player to join IGHSAU Softball Hall of Fame
The 2012 Ankeny softball team was already blessed with a handful of stars. But when eighth grader Kendyl Lindaman joined the team's lineup, the Hawkettes became nearly unbeatable. Lindaman set a Class 5A tournament record with three home runs while helping Ankeny to the 13th state championship in school history. She was named the captain of the … [Read more...] about Lindaman becomes 9th Ankeny player to join IGHSAU Softball Hall of Fame
‘It felt like home immediately’: Blackmore commits to play at Western Colorado
Ankeny Centennial's Finley Blackmore has verbally committed to play basketball at Western Colorado University, an NCAA Division II program that competes in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference. Blackmore said she picked the Mountaineers over a few other schools. "I went on an unofficial visit last September and fell in love with everything about the … [Read more...] about ‘It felt like home immediately’: Blackmore commits to play at Western Colorado
‘I had a gut feeling’: Ankeny’s Scheib commits to play volleyball at Bellevue
Ankeny volleyball standout Kamryn Scheib has verbally committed to play for Bellevue University, an NAIA school located in Bellevue, Neb. Scheib, an outside hitter, said she picked the Bruins over UW-Platteville and UW-Stevens Point. "Those were my top three options," said Scheib. "But I really loved how the (Bellevue) coach and players treated me, and … [Read more...] about ‘I had a gut feeling’: Ankeny’s Scheib commits to play volleyball at Bellevue
Dhabolt earns runner-up finish at 150 pounds in 16U Freestyle Nationals
Ankeny Centennial wrestler Max Dhabolt is building a pretty impressive resume. The sophomore-to-be earned a second-place finish at 150 pounds in the 16U Freestyle Nationals last week at Fargo, N.D. He advanced to the championship match before dropping a 10-0 decision to Jayden James of New Jersey, a returning freestyle national champion. "I was going … [Read more...] about Dhabolt earns runner-up finish at 150 pounds in 16U Freestyle Nationals
Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 268
‘They just played better and beat us’: Jags drop 2-0 decision to Baumler, Dowling
While Ankeny Centennial star Joey Oakie elected to turn pro after being selected in the MLB amateur draft, Dowling Catholic's Trever Baumler reportedly turned down some pretty good offers to finish out his high school career and to play college baseball at TCU. The Maroons benefited from that decision on Wednesday night. Baumler tossed a three-hitter … [Read more...] about ‘They just played better and beat us’: Jags drop 2-0 decision to Baumler, Dowling
‘This was a tough loss’: Defending state champs fall to Waukee in regional final
Back on May 23, the Ankeny Centennial softball team opened its season with a 1-0 loss to eventual Class 4A state qualifier Norwalk. Fifty-four days later, the defending state champion Jaguars closed out their campaign with another shutout loss on their home field. Lillie Struck tossed a two-hitter and retired 13 of the last 14 batters that she faced to … [Read more...] about ‘This was a tough loss’: Defending state champs fall to Waukee in regional final
Ankeny’s Rusher, Centennial’s Starr to play in Senior All-Star Softball Classic
Seniors Abby Rusher of Ankeny and Addi Starr of Ankeny Centennial have been selected to play in the Senior All-Star Softball Classic on July 27 at Waukee. Rusher will be a member of the Red Team coached by Katie Burman of Clarksville and Andy Pals of Waukee. Starr will play for the White Team coached by Troy Houge of Collins-Maxwell and Megan Anderson of … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Rusher, Centennial’s Starr to play in Senior All-Star Softball Classic
Ankeny softball quartet, Centennial trio earn IGCA academic all-state honors
Four Ankeny softball players and three from Ankeny Centennial have been named to the academic all-state team by the Iowa Girls' Coaches Association. The Hawkettes were represented by Marah Hansen, Hannah Howard, Cassie Johnson and Ava Tomlinson. The Jaguars, meanwhile, placed Payton Drefke, Addie Pollock and McKenna Vallejo on the squad. Pollock earned … [Read more...] about Ankeny softball quartet, Centennial trio earn IGCA academic all-state honors
‘Whatever team selected me would be a dream come true’: Guardians draft Oakie
When Joey Oakie was passed over on the first night of the MLB amateur draft on Sunday, it appeared that the Ankeny Centennial pitcher might be headed to Iowa to play college baseball. But then his agent called with some big news: There was a team willing to pay him the money that he wanted. On Monday, the Cleveland Guardians selected Oakie in the third … [Read more...] about ‘Whatever team selected me would be a dream come true’: Guardians draft Oakie
‘It’s just one step at a time’: Jaguars rout Marshalltown, will host Waukee next
(Story by Stephen McDaniel) The Ankeny Centennial softball team has taken the first step toward defending its Class 5A state championship. The sixth-ranked Jaguars were dominant in every aspect of the game as they romped to a 10-0 victory over visiting Marshalltown in five innings in a regional semifinal on Saturday. “Marshalltown is a real quality … [Read more...] about ‘It’s just one step at a time’: Jaguars rout Marshalltown, will host Waukee next
Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Sean Stewart, Ankeny Centennial baseball
Senior pitcher Sean Stewart tossed a five-inning perfect game to lead the fifth-ranked Ankeny Centennial baseball team to a 10-0 victory over visiting Marshalltown in a Class 4A substate quarterfinal on Friday. He struck out eight of the 15 batters that he retired. Stewart has helped the Jaguars to a 29-10 record. He has compiled a 7-1 mark with a 2.03 … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Sean Stewart, Ankeny Centennial baseball
ROAD WARRIORS: Hawks top C.B. Lincoln, will head to Sioux City East on Monday
Perhaps no team in the state will have to travel farther to make it to the state tournament than the Ankeny baseball squad. The Hawks opened postseason play on Friday with a 5-2 victory over Council Bluffs Lincoln in a Class 4A substate quarterfinal at Iowa Western Community College. "We were very confident as a team," said winning pitcher Jack … [Read more...] about ROAD WARRIORS: Hawks top C.B. Lincoln, will head to Sioux City East on Monday
‘I was ready to go’: Stewart tosses perfect game in Jaguars’ win over Marshalltown
Sean Stewart used a lot of first-pitch fastballs to get ahead of the Marshalltown hitters on Friday night. The strategy worked perfectly. The Ankeny Centennial senior tossed a five-inning perfect game and the fifth-ranked Jaguars rolled to a 10-0 victory in a Class 4A substate baseball quarterfinal at Centennial. "I just got ahead early and then … [Read more...] about ‘I was ready to go’: Stewart tosses perfect game in Jaguars’ win over Marshalltown