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Jags rally past North Scott, then blank West Delaware behind Heinzerling

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A late rally and a strong pitching performance allowed the Ankeny Centennial baseball team to pick up two more victories on Saturday at Mount Mercy College in Cedar Rapids. The ninth-ranked Jaguars overcame a 6-3 deficit to beat North Scott, 9-6, in eight innings. They then got five no-hit innings from senior Tyler Heinzerling in a 4-0 win over West … [Read more...] about Jags rally past North Scott, then blank West Delaware behind Heinzerling

Jaguars rout Lincoln twice, extend winning streak, improve to 19-10

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The Ankeny Centennial softball team rolled to a pair of run-rule victories at Des Moines Lincoln on Thursday to raise its overall record to 19-10. The Jaguars posted a 13-1 win in five innings, then followed with a 14-0 triumph in six innings to extend their winning streak to five games. Lincoln dropped to 8-20 on the season. Centennial broke the first … [Read more...] about Jaguars rout Lincoln twice, extend winning streak, improve to 19-10

Regional softball pairings announced: Jags to host Hoover, Ankeny to visit East

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The road to the Class 5A state tournament will be a tough one for both the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial softball teams. Both squads will likely have to beat at least one ranked opponent on the road in order to earn a trip to Fort Dodge next month. Centennial has been placed in Region 2 by the Iowa Girls' High School Athletic Union. The Jaguars (19-10) … [Read more...] about Regional softball pairings announced: Jags to host Hoover, Ankeny to visit East

Jaguars sweep twinbill at Ames behind strong pitching performances

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Three different pitchers combined to allow just one run as the Ankeny Centennial softball team swept a doubleheader on Wednesday at Ames to complete a sweep of the season series. Kayla Stone tossed a seven-hitter to lead the Jaguars to a 4-1 victory in the opener. She had two strikeouts while raising her record to 3-6. Sam Klug and Karlie Kaiser then … [Read more...] about Jaguars sweep twinbill at Ames behind strong pitching performances

Centennial erupts for 42 runs in pair of lopsided wins over Little Cyclones

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The scoreboard operator was kept pretty busy on Wednesday at the Ames High School baseball field. Ninth-ranked Ankeny Centennial erupted for 42 runs in a CIML Central Conference doubleheader sweep over the Little Cyclones. The Jaguars rolled to a 25-1 victory in four innings in the opener, then completed the sweep with a 17-6 win in five innings. "It … [Read more...] about Centennial erupts for 42 runs in pair of lopsided wins over Little Cyclones

Huisman, Jones lead Centennial to 6-0 victory over North Polk

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The Ankeny Centennial softball team got back on the winning track Tuesday with a 6-0 victory over visiting North Polk in a non-conference game. The neighboring squads entered the contest with similar records. The Jaguars are now 15-10, while North Polk dropped to 14-9. Madi Huisman (5-2) earned the win, recording two strikeouts over the first five … [Read more...] about Huisman, Jones lead Centennial to 6-0 victory over North Polk

‘It was big’: Jaguars hold off No. 1 Johnston in nightcap, snap 3-game skid

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Ankeny Centennial's Keaton Gray injured his throwing arm during Monday's doubleheader against the top-ranked Johnston baseball team. The junior infielder was still able to turn a game-ending double play to give the No. 9 Jaguars a 4-3 victory in the nightcap, allowing them to earn a split of the twinbill after visiting Johnston won the opener, 12-1, in … [Read more...] about ‘It was big’: Jaguars hold off No. 1 Johnston in nightcap, snap 3-game skid

No. 8 Johnston pounds out 25 hits, sweeps doubleheader against Jaguars

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One big hit from Kennedee Jones wasn't enough to prevent the eighth-ranked Johnston softball team from completing a sweep of Monday's doubleheader at Ankeny Centennial. Jones hit a grand slam in the third inning to give the Jaguars a 5-3 lead in the nightcap, but Johnston answered with three runs in the fourth and went on to post an 8-5 victory. The … [Read more...] about No. 8 Johnston pounds out 25 hits, sweeps doubleheader against Jaguars

Jaguars rout Dowling, will host showdown against Johnston on Monday

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A seven-run second inning sparked the Ankeny Centennial softball team to an 11-2 victory over visiting Dowling Catholic in the Brent Prange Classic on Saturday. The Jaguars were slated to play three other games in the two-day tournament, but they were all cancelled due to rain. Centennial defeated its CIML Central Conference rival for the third time this … [Read more...] about Jaguars rout Dowling, will host showdown against Johnston on Monday

Meador, Neils throw complete games, but Centennial falls twice to J-Hawks

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Josh Meador and Logan Neils each pitched a complete game for the Ankeny Centennial baseball team on Thursday. Unfortunately, Urbandale's pitching--especially that of junior Ty Langenberg--was just a little bit better. The 10th-ranked J-Hawks got a one-hitter from Langenberg in the first game and went on to sweep a doubleheader against No. 8 Centennial, … [Read more...] about Meador, Neils throw complete games, but Centennial falls twice to J-Hawks

Jaguars complete sweep on Kaiser’s no-hitter, move back into first place

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The Ankeny Centennial softball team moved back into a tie for first place in the CIML Central Conference by sweeping a doubleheader on Thursday at Urbandale. Karlie Kaiser tossed a no-hitter in the nightcap as the Jaguars completed the sweep with a 3-0 victory. She walked three and had one strikeout while raising her record to 3-0 on the … [Read more...] about Jaguars complete sweep on Kaiser’s no-hitter, move back into first place

More all-state honors for Harrington, Kooker, Wee and Wyckoff

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Senior Chloee Kooker and junior Ashley Harrington of Ankeny have been joined by seniors Olivia Wee and Allie Wyckoff of Ankeny Centennial on the girls' Class 3A all-state first team by the Iowa High School Soccer Coaches Association. That quartet previously received first-team honors from the Iowa Girls' Coaches Association. Kooker, a defender, was also … [Read more...] about More all-state honors for Harrington, Kooker, Wee and Wyckoff

Raineri named to all-state first team; Pritchard, Overberg also honored

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Ankeny boys' soccer standout Kolby Raineri has been named to the Class 3A all-state first team by the Iowa High School Soccer Coaches Association. Raineri, a senior midfielder, led the Hawks to a 12-7 record, including a third trip to the Class 3A state tournament in the last four years. He scored 14 goals and had 17 assists this season. Three other … [Read more...] about Raineri named to all-state first team; Pritchard, Overberg also honored

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Carleigh Kray, Ankeny Centennial softball

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Carleigh Kray is a member of the Ankeny Centennial softball team. The senior has helped the 15th-ranked Jaguars to an 11-8 record, including a 6-2 mark in the CIML Central Conference. She is batting .304 with two home runs and five RBIs. "Carleigh brings a positive attitude every time she comes to the park," said Centennial coach Brett Delaney. "She's … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Carleigh Kray, Ankeny Centennial softball

Hawkettes knock rival out of first place, but Centennial rebounds to earn split

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Brett Delaney's return to Ankeny High School got off to a rocky start. Franie Burnett's aggressiveness on the basepaths helped to make sure that Delaney's night had a happy ending. Burnett reached base on an error, stole second and scored on an infield hit by Taylor Runchey in the eighth inning to give the 15th-ranked Ankeny Centennial softball team a … [Read more...] about Hawkettes knock rival out of first place, but Centennial rebounds to earn split

The Trey and Tyler Show: Jaguars sweep Ankeny with back-to-back shutouts

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The crosstown rivalry never gets old for Ankeny Centennial junior Trey Morris. "It's always fun to beat (Ankeny)--in every sport," said Morris. Morris and fellow righthander Tyler Heinzerling threw back-to-back shutouts on Monday as the eighth-ranked Jaguars swept a CIML Central Conference baseball doubleheader at Ankeny, 4-0 and 5-0. The Hawks entered … [Read more...] about The Trey and Tyler Show: Jaguars sweep Ankeny with back-to-back shutouts

Hawks take 4-game winning streak into doubleheader against No. 8 Centennial

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Ankeny baseball coach Joe Balvanz has tried to downplay the significance of Monday's doubleheader against visiting Ankeny Centennial. But he knows his message is falling on deaf ears. "You can try to talk them down all you want, but the kids get really fired up for this," Balvanz said. "It really should be like playing Johnston or Waukee, but we all … [Read more...] about Hawks take 4-game winning streak into doubleheader against No. 8 Centennial

‘We’re like one big family’: Hawkettes to host twinbill against Delaney’s Jaguars

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There won't be many secrets on Monday night when Ankeny's crosstown rivals collide on the softball field. Ankeny Centennial coach Brett Delaney spent the previous six seasons as an assistant under Ankeny coach Dave Bingham. He helped the Hawkettes to a 153-98 record from 2013-18, including a pair of trips to the state tournament. Delaney will now visit … [Read more...] about ‘We’re like one big family’: Hawkettes to host twinbill against Delaney’s Jaguars