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Petersen overcomes theft of her track shoes, shines brightly on national stage

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Katie Petersen tried to look on the bright side after her run at the USATF Hershey's National Junior Olympics Track & Field Championships came to an end on Saturday in Sacramento. Petersen posted a time of 14.88 seconds in the semifinals of the 100 hurdles and placed 18th overall in the Women's 17-18 Division. Only the top eight finishers advanced to … [Read more...] about Petersen overcomes theft of her track shoes, shines brightly on national stage

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Cory Prange, Centennial baseball

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Senior second baseman Cory Prange helped the fourth-ranked Ankeny Centennial baseball team to a 28-12 record. The Jaguars tied for second place in the CIML Central Conference with a 12-8 mark. Prange batted .284 with one home run, four triples, four doubles and 24 RBIs. He also made eight appearances on the mound, posting a 2.63 ERA while recording five … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Cory Prange, Centennial baseball

Centennial star Robinson named to U.S. Girls Youth National Team

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For the second straight year, Ankeny Centennial volleyball standout Devyn Robinson will miss some of the Jaguars' early-season matches in order to play for a U.S. National Team. Robinson has been named to the 12-player U.S. Girls Youth National Team (GYNT) that will represent the United States at this year's FIVB Girls' U18 World Championship set for … [Read more...] about Centennial star Robinson named to U.S. Girls Youth National Team

S.E. Polk’s big first inning ends Jaguars’ winningest season in school history

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Tyler Heinzerling took a stroll in the outfield grass all by himself. Ankeny Centennial's senior pitcher stared off into the distance as he realized his high school baseball career was over. "This is my team here--my favorite team that I've ever played with," said Heinzerling. "I had confidence in all our guys. It just didn't end the way we wanted it … [Read more...] about S.E. Polk’s big first inning ends Jaguars’ winningest season in school history

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Bri Smith, Ankeny Centennial softball

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Bri Smith is a member of the Ankeny Centennial softball team. The senior helped the Jaguars to a 26-12 record this season. They broke the school record for most wins in a season. "Bri was someone who was a multi-sport athlete," said Centennial coach Brett Delaney. "She brought a lot of leadership from those other sports she participated in to our team. … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Bri Smith, Ankeny Centennial softball

‘I wanted to finish it’: Morris goes distance, leads Jags into substate final

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Ankeny Centennial's Trey Morris had not even thrown 70 pitches when he back out to the mound for the start of the seventh inning in Friday's Class 4A substate baseball quarterfinal against visiting Waterloo West. Despite temperatures in the 90s and with teammate Tyler Heinzerling warming up in the bullpen, Morris knew that there was enough life left in … [Read more...] about ‘I wanted to finish it’: Morris goes distance, leads Jags into substate final

Rumley, Voigt unanimously named to first team; Three Jags also honored

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Ankeny softball standout Jasmine Rumley has been named to the CIML Central Conference first team for the second straight year. Rumley, a junior third baseman, was named to an infield position. She batted .493 with 10 home runs, 14 doubles and 36 RBIs while leading the Hawkettes to a 20-19 record. Rumley, who also stole 39 bases in 40 attempts, was … [Read more...] about Rumley, Voigt unanimously named to first team; Three Jags also honored

No. 4 Jaguars salvage split against No. 10 Mason City on Neils’ shutout

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When the Ankeny Centennial baseball team opens postseason play on Friday, head coach Mark Hey will have a lot of different pitching options. Junior righthander Logan Neils made a strong case for himself with a brilliant outing on Monday. He allowed just three hits and had nine strikeouts over the first 6 2/3 innings to lead the fourth-ranked Jaguars to an … [Read more...] about No. 4 Jaguars salvage split against No. 10 Mason City on Neils’ shutout

Hoover’s Nolte blasts 8th-inning homer, ends Jaguars’ best season ever

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The best season in Ankeny Centennial softball history came to a sudden end on Saturday night. Des Moines Hoover's Abby Nolte hit a two-run homer in the eighth inning, her second of the game, to lift the Huskies to an 8-6 victory in a Class 5A regional semifinal at Centennial. The 13th-ranked Jaguars finished with a 26-12 record, the most wins ever for the … [Read more...] about Hoover’s Nolte blasts 8th-inning homer, ends Jaguars’ best season ever

Jaguars extend winning streak to 6 before losing nightcap to S.C. North

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The bottom third of the lineup continues to produce for the Ankeny Centennial baseball team. No. 7 hitter Keaton Gray led the seventh-ranked Jaguars to a 6-3 victory over visiting Sioux City North in the first game of a non-conference doubleheader on Saturday. The junior shortstop went 3-for-3 with a double and triple, scored two runs and knocked in … [Read more...] about Jaguars extend winning streak to 6 before losing nightcap to S.C. North

Ankeny boys’ quartet, Rumley earn all-American swimming honors

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Five Ankeny swimmers have received all-American honors from the National Interscholastic Swimming Coaches Association for the 2018-19 season. Boys' standouts Trent Frandson, Max Martin, Jae Swanepoel and Adam Vaske were honored along with girls' standout Jasmine Rumley. Frandson, a sophomore, earned all-American honors in four events. He led the Hawks to … [Read more...] about Ankeny boys’ quartet, Rumley earn all-American swimming honors

Jaguars deliver knockout blow, sweep season series against Ankeny

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Ankeny Centennial's Cory Prange was looking for a pitch that he could drive. He never got one. Prange walked on four straight pitches from Ankeny reliever Cooper Cox to force in the winning run in the bottom of the ninth inning, giving the seventh-ranked Jaguars a 4-3 victory and a sweep of Thursday's CIML Central Conference baseball … [Read more...] about Jaguars deliver knockout blow, sweep season series against Ankeny

Jaguars top East, will host doubleheader against Ankeny on Thursday

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The seventh-ranked Ankeny Centennial baseball team rallied for a 6-3 victory at Des Moines East in a non-conference game on Wednesday. The Jaguars scored a run in the sixth inning to tie the game at 2-2, then erupted for four more in the seventh to win for the ninth time in their last 10 contests. They raised their record to 23-9 on the season. The … [Read more...] about Jaguars top East, will host doubleheader against Ankeny on Thursday

‘We’re getting hot at the right time’: Jaguars roll to pair of wins over Ankeny

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Ankeny Centennial's Taylor Runchey winced in pain after a hard ground ball deflected off her body during the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader against visiting Ankeny. The junior third baseman refused, however, to come off the field. "No, not for a second," Runchey said when asked if she thought about leaving the game. "It just stung a little bit at … [Read more...] about ‘We’re getting hot at the right time’: Jaguars roll to pair of wins over Ankeny

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Gabriel Monosmith, Centennial baseball

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Gabriel Monosmith is a member of the Ankeny Centennial baseball team. The sophomore catcher has helped the seventh-ranked Jaguars to a 22-9 record. He has played in 17 games, including nine starts, and is batting .226 with four doubles and 11 RBIs. "Gabe has really developed this season both as a catcher and as a hitter," said Centennial coach Mark … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Gabriel Monosmith, Centennial baseball

Jaguars edge Urbandale twice, allowing Johnston to capture conference title

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The Ankeny Centennial baseball team appears to be ready for postseason play. The seventh-ranked Jaguars swept a doubleheader against No. 4 Urbandale, 5-4 and 9-8, on Monday at Centennial. The sweep avenged two earlier losses to the J-Hawks and allowed No. 1 Johnston to clinch the outright CIML Central Conference title. "Both games were nailbiters," … [Read more...] about Jaguars edge Urbandale twice, allowing Johnston to capture conference title