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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

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Derek Boike, Centennial baseball

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Senior outfielder Derek Boike has helped the Ankeny Centennial baseball team to a No. 3 ranking in Class 4A. Boike is batting .353 with three doubles and six RBIs. He is tied for the team lead in stolen bases with seven. Here is some inside info on Boike: Congratulations on an outstanding season thus far. What has been the highlight for … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Derek Boike, Centennial baseball

Jaguars enter Class 5A rankings, then tumble twice to No. 3 Fort Dodge

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The Ankeny Centennial softball team entered the Class 5A rankings at the No. 15 spot on Thursday. Later in the day, the Jaguars had a chance to test their ranking during a doubleheader against visiting Fort Dodge, the No. 3 team in Class 5A. The Centennial players found out what it takes to compete at that level. The Jaguars saw their five-game winning … [Read more...] about Jaguars enter Class 5A rankings, then tumble twice to No. 3 Fort Dodge

Centennial, Fort Dodge combine for 47 runs in doubleheader split

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On Wednesday, the Ankeny Centennial baseball team played a doubleheader against Dowling Catholic that featured strong pitching performances by both squads, resulting in a total of just nine runs being scored. Thursday's twinbill against visiting Fort Dodge was pretty much the exact opposite. With both pitching staffs depleted after playing four games … [Read more...] about Centennial, Fort Dodge combine for 47 runs in doubleheader split

Ankeny, Centennial soccer stars earn all-state honors from IGCA

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The Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer teams each placed four players on the Iowa Girls' Coaches Association's all-state teams. Senior Chloee Kooker and junior Ashley Harrington of Ankeny were both named to the Class 3A first team along with Centennial seniors Olivia Wee and Allie Wyckoff. Senior Olivia Sharar and junior Brenny Frederick of Ankeny … [Read more...] about Ankeny, Centennial soccer stars earn all-state honors from IGCA

Centennial baseball team falls twice to Dowling in matchup of top-5 teams

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Some strong pitching performances lifted the Dowling Catholic baseball team to a doubleheader sweep on Wednesday at Ankeny Centennial, snapping the third-ranked Jaguars' seven-game winning streak. The No. 5 Maroons rallied for a 4-2 victory in eight innings in the opener. They then completed the sweep with a 2-1 win in the nightcap. "They just played a … [Read more...] about Centennial baseball team falls twice to Dowling in matchup of top-5 teams