Seven of the top 10 teams in the Class 4A preseason rankings by the Iowa High School Baseball Coaches Association are from the Central Iowa Metropolitan League. Ankeny Centennial isn't one of them, but the Jaguars are making a strong case to be included in the next rankings. After sweeping No. 9 Des Moines Roosevelt in its season opener on Monday, … [Read more...] about Jaguars complete sweep over East on Gray’s walk-off triple in 9th inning
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Centennial softball team rolls to pair of run-rule victories over Scarlets
The Ankeny Centennial softball team picked up right where it left off on Monday. After scoring a total of 26 runs in a season-opening sweep at Des Moines Roosevelt, the 11th-ranked Jaguars rolled to two more victories on Wednesday in their home opener. Centennial improved its record to 4-0 with a pair of run-rule wins over Des Moines East. The Jaguars … [Read more...] about Centennial softball team rolls to pair of run-rule victories over Scarlets
Unranked–and underrated?–Jaguars sweep No. 9 Roosevelt at Principal Park
Much of the attention on Monday's baseball doubleheader between Ankeny Centennial and Des Moines Roosevelt was focused on the national anthem. But once the games began at Principal Park, the Jaguars showed that they might be an underrated team in Class 4A. After the Roosevelt players knelt during the anthem to join the ongoing protest against racial … [Read more...] about Unranked–and underrated?–Jaguars sweep No. 9 Roosevelt at Principal Park
Jaguars pound out 35 hits, romp to pair of victories over Roosevelt
The Ankeny Centennial softball players didn't need to give head coach Brett Delaney anything for his birthday on Tuesday. The 11th-ranked Jaguars gave him an early present on Monday by sweeping a doubleheader at Des Moines Roosevelt in their season opener. They posted a 15-1 victory in five innings in the first game, then held off the Roughriders for an … [Read more...] about Jaguars pound out 35 hits, romp to pair of victories over Roosevelt
Ankeny Fanatic announces its all-time Ankeny girls’ tennis team
Some of the best girls' tennis teams in Ankeny High School history could have been even better. Back in the late 1970s and early 1980s, when the Hawkettes reeled off 20 consecutive dual-meet victories under coach Dirk Baker, one of the best players in the school at that time was Karlin Hayes. "Karlin was a top 100 player in the 14s, but she never … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic announces its all-time Ankeny girls’ tennis team
‘We’ve got some really good culture guys’: Jaguars to rely on seniors
There's no shortage of talent on this year's Ankeny Centennial baseball team. The Jaguars return several starters from last year's squad that went 28-12 for the most wins in school history. "We've got some really good culture guys," said Centennial coach Mark Hey. "Our seniors are tremendous leaders, and I'm just so excited that we get to have a season … [Read more...] about ‘We’ve got some really good culture guys’: Jaguars to rely on seniors
No. 11 Centennial softball team seeking to build on 26-win season
Brett Delaney's first season as the head coach of the Ankeny Centennial softball team produced some mixed results. The Jaguars posted a 26-12 mark to set a school record for victories, but the season came to an abrupt end with an 8-6 loss to Des Moines Hoover in eight innings in a Class 5A regional semifinal. "Our season ended a little bit earlier than … [Read more...] about No. 11 Centennial softball team seeking to build on 26-win season
Ankeny Fanatic announces its all-time Ankeny girls’ soccer team
When the Ankeny girls' soccer program began in 1996, the Hawkettes didn't immediately find success. Ankeny struggled in its first three seasons, going a combined 12-33-1 under coach Rhonda Fors. However, Fors turned the program around in 1999, guiding the Hawkettes to a 12-7 record for their first winning season. Since then, the Ankeny program … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic announces its all-time Ankeny girls’ soccer team
Centennial softball team ranked No. 11 in Class 5A preseason rankings
The Ankeny Centennial softball team is ranked No. 11 in Class 5A in the preseason rankings by the Iowa Girls' High School Athletic Union. The Jaguars return several starters from a team that posted a 26-12 record last year, the winningest season in school history. They will open the season on June 15 at Des Moines Roosevelt. Here are the Class 5A … [Read more...] about Centennial softball team ranked No. 11 in Class 5A preseason rankings
Former Centennial standout Vipond earns Leopard Award in her final season
Former Ankeny Centennial basketball standout Tasha Vipond is the recipient of the Leopard Award from the Lafayette College women's basketball program. The Leopards announced the award via Twitter. "Our Leopard Award recipient is someone who embodies all the qualities of a Lafayette student-athlete: strong student, committed athlete, great teammate, and … [Read more...] about Former Centennial standout Vipond earns Leopard Award in her final season
Ankeny Fanatic Preps of the Week: Claire Beath and Rachel Moore, girls’ golf
Claire Beath is a member of the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team, while fellow senior Rachel Moore plays for crosstown rival Ankeny. Their 2020 season was wiped out due to the coronavirus. Beath posted an average score of 56.9 strokes as a junior. Moore finished the 2019 season with a 59.4 average. Here is some inside info on the duo: Even though … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Preps of the Week: Claire Beath and Rachel Moore, girls’ golf
Ankeny Fanatic announces its all-time Ankeny girls’ golf team
Nobody is more associated with the Ankeny girls' golf program than Toni Dickey. Dickey played for the Hawkettes in high school and later became the head coach of the program for 31 years. She led Ankeny to three state titles and also coached four individual state champions before retiring after the 2017 season. Those individual champs--Sarah Gilbert, … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic announces its all-time Ankeny girls’ golf team
Centennial’s Murray suffers ACL injury, will have surgery on June 4
Cleao Murray called it the worst pain she has ever felt in her life. The Ankeny Centennial basketball standout suffered a serious knee injury on May 11 while practicing with the All Iowa Attack in Ames. She tore her left ACL and part of her meniscus. "We were doing a drill, and I hyperextended (my knee) while I was passing to a teammate," said Murray. … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Murray suffers ACL injury, will have surgery on June 4
Summer sports athletes preparing for return to field with precautions
Jasmine Rumley wasn't sure if she'd get another chance to wear her Ankeny softball uniform. Now, it appears that she will. Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds announced last week that summer athletic seasons may be conducted for high school baseball and softball following a two-month suspension of activities due to the coronavirus. Practices will begin on June … [Read more...] about Summer sports athletes preparing for return to field with precautions
Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Samson Densmore, Centennial tennis
Senior Samson Densmore was a member of the Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team. He helped the Jaguars reach the Class 2A semifinals of the state team tournament last year. Densmore also qualified for the state doubles tournament along with teammate Ryan Lofgren. He compiled an 8-3 record in singles and went 13-6 in doubles, including 11-5 while playing … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Samson Densmore, Centennial tennis
Centennial’s Petersen earns scholarship from Track Guy Foundation
Ankeny Centennial track standout Katie Petersen is one of the recipients of the 2020 Track Guy Foundation Scholarship awards. Petersen was among 47 Iowa high school seniors involved in track and field and/or cross country who applied for the scholarship. From those applicants, seven winners were selected by the Foundation's Board of Directors. Each of … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Petersen earns scholarship from Track Guy Foundation
Ankeny Fanatic announces its all-time Ankeny bowling teams
In the last month, Ankeny Fanatic has unveiled its all-time Ankeny teams in boys' and girls' basketball, wrestling and boys' swimming. Now, in order to complete the winter sports, it's time to focus on bowling--the newest of the sports that are sanctioned by the high school governing bodies. The girls' program began in the 2007-08 season after the Iowa … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic announces its all-time Ankeny bowling teams
Central Bank Athlete of the Month: Trey Morris, Centennial senior
Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Roland Agyeman, Centennial boys’ soccer
Roland Agyeman is a senior on the Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team. He would have been one of the Jaguars' top returning players this season. Agyeman started 10 games for Centennial a year ago. He helped the Jaguars to a 13-4 record. Here is some inside info on Agyeman: How are you dealing with the pandemic? Are you getting used to the "new … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Roland Agyeman, Centennial boys’ soccer
Ankeny Fanatic announces its all-time Ankeny boys’ swimming team
The history of Ankeny boys' swimming dates back to the 1980s--before the Ankeny YMCA was even built. Mike Johnson graduated before Ankeny had an indoor swimming pool, so he traveled to Dowling High School twice a day for a pair of three-hour practices. He participated in high school meets in order to qualify for the state meet by swimming in Valley's … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic announces its all-time Ankeny boys’ swimming team