Alex Greiner of the Ankeny Centennial baseball team is the Ankeny Fanatic Sub of the Week sponsored by Blimpie. Greiner helped the Jaguars to a 21-19 record this season. The sophomore lefthander compiled a 4-1 mark on the mound with a 1.78 ERA. Greiner got the start in Monday's Class 4A substate semifinal at 10th-ranked Valley. He received a … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Alex Greiner, Ankeny Centennial baseball
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Jaguars’ late rally falls short; Valley advances to substate final
A dramatic rally in the seventh inning put the Ankeny Centennial baseball team in position to pull off an upset at 10th-ranked Valley on Monday. However, the Jaguars couldn't complete the comeback. Centennial scored two runs with two outs to tie the game before Valley's Jevon Mason hit a walk-off single in the bottom of the inning to give the Tigers a … [Read more...] about Jaguars’ late rally falls short; Valley advances to substate final
Centennial’s Brown named to United Soccer Coaches all-American team
Ankeny Centennial's Olivia Brown completed her high school soccer career last month. The postseason awards keep rolling in, though, for the Jaguars' senior defender. Brown has been named to the United Soccer Coaches all-American team for the winter and spring seasons during the 2017-18 school year. A total of 52 players from across the country received … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Brown named to United Soccer Coaches all-American team
Hawks, Jaguars look to continue postseason run on Monday
Both Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial will face familiar foes in the Class 4A substate baseball semifinals on Monday night. The Hawks (20-16) will host Des Moines East (17-22) in Substate 7, while the Jaguars (21-18) will play at 10th-ranked Valley (26-15) in a Substate 2 matchup. Both games begin at 7 p.m. Ankeny, which is riding a six-game winning … [Read more...] about Hawks, Jaguars look to continue postseason run on Monday
Jaguars hold off Mason City for 3-2 victory in postseason opener
With a 3-0 lead after six innings, the Ankeny Centennial baseball team appeared to be on its way to a stress-free victory over visiting Mason City in a Class 4A substate quarterfinal on Friday. Then, things started to get interesting. Mason City's Nate Lassise led off the top of the seventh with a double. After Bryce Butler grounded out, Centennial … [Read more...] about Jaguars hold off Mason City for 3-2 victory in postseason opener
Centennial game moved up to 5 p.m.; Ankeny will play at 7 p.m.
Thanks to a threat of rain, fans of the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial baseball teams won't have to choose which postseason game to attend on Friday night. They'll be able to watch both the Hawks and the Jaguars. Ankeny (19-16) will host Newton (11-20) in a Class 4A substate quarterfinal at 7 p.m., while Centennial (20-18) will host Mason City (18-21) in a … [Read more...] about Centennial game moved up to 5 p.m.; Ankeny will play at 7 p.m.
Ankeny wrestlers headed to Cadet and Junior National Championships
Four wrestlers from Ankeny will be competing in the 2018 Cadet and Junior National Championships in Fargo, N.D., beginning on Saturday. It is the premiere youth tournament in the United States. Trever Anderson, a freshman-to-be at Ankeny High School, has qualified in the Cadet Division along with Caleb Rathjen, an incoming sophomore at … [Read more...] about Ankeny wrestlers headed to Cadet and Junior National Championships
Jaguars sweep Fort Dodge, assure themselves of winning season
The Ankeny Centennial baseball team pounded out 22 hits en route to a doubleheader sweep on Monday at Fort Dodge, assuring the Jaguars of a winning season. Centennial posted a 7-5 victory in the opener, then erupted for 11 runs in the sixth inning to win the nightcap, 19-2, in six innings. The Jaguars improved their record to 20-18 heading into Friday's … [Read more...] about Jaguars sweep Fort Dodge, assure themselves of winning season
Jaguars salvage split of twinbill as Greiner hurls another shutout
Sioux City North became the latest shutout victim of Ankeny Centennial's Alex Greiner on Saturday. The sophomore lefthander tossed a four-hitter and had five strikeouts as the visiting Jaguars posted a 3-0 victory in the second game to salvage a split of a non-conference doubleheader. He lowered his ERA to 1.26 and now leads the team in wins with a 4-1 … [Read more...] about Jaguars salvage split of twinbill as Greiner hurls another shutout
Jaguars close out record-setting season with 9-0 loss at Indianola
A record-setting season for the Ankeny Centennial softball team came to an abrupt end on Saturday night. The Jaguars dropped a 9-0 decision in a Class 5A regional semifinal at third-ranked Indianola, which got a one-hitter from Sydney Sickles and a pair of two-run homers by Brooke Tucker. "It was just the luck of the draw," said Centennial coach Randy … [Read more...] about Jaguars close out record-setting season with 9-0 loss at Indianola
Jaguars enjoy memorable Senior Night with back-to-back walk-off wins
There isn't a better way to celebrate your Senior Night than with a walk-off win. Unless, of course, you can do it twice. The Ankeny Centennial baseball team rallied to win both games of a non-conference doubleheader against visiting Des Moines East on Friday. The Jaguars twice scored two runs in the bottom of the seventh inning to post 6-5 and 10-9 … [Read more...] about Jaguars enjoy memorable Senior Night with back-to-back walk-off wins
Former Grand View standout Munson named Ankeny bowling coach
Hannah Munson has already enjoyed plenty of success as a bowler. Now, the Minnesota native is hoping to become a successful coach as well. Munson has been named the head coach of Ankeny's boys' and girls' bowling teams. Her hiring was approved by the Ankeny School Board on Monday. "I'm very excited," Munson said. "My parents coached a lot for our … [Read more...] about Former Grand View standout Munson named Ankeny bowling coach
Jaguars rout North, set school record for most wins in a season
A 14-run first inning helped the Ankeny Centennial softball team achieve a milestone victory on Thursday night. The Jaguars rolled past visiting Des Moines North, 15-0, in three innings in a Class 5A regional quarterfinal. The win allowed Centennial (25-15) to set a new school record for most victories in a season. "I think we all feel really good … [Read more...] about Jaguars rout North, set school record for most wins in a season
Hawks to host Newton, Jaguars to host Mason City in substate play
The Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial baseball teams will both get to open postseason play at home. Class 4A substate pairings were announced by the Iowa High School Athletic Association on Thursday. Ankeny has earned a No. 2 seed in Substate 7, while Centennial has received a No. 3 seed in Substate 2. The Hawks (14-16) will host a quarterfinal game against … [Read more...] about Hawks to host Newton, Jaguars to host Mason City in substate play
Ankeny star Legg named Miss Soccer for the state of Iowa
Senior forward Alexis Legg of Ankeny has been named Miss Soccer for the state of Iowa by the Iowa High School Soccer Coaches Association. Legg set a school record this season with 37 goals, which ranked second in the state behind Emma De Costa of Bondurant-Farrar, who finished with 38. She led the Hawkettes to a 19-3 record and a second-place finish in … [Read more...] about Ankeny star Legg named Miss Soccer for the state of Iowa
State championship items needed for Historical Society museum display
The Ankeny Area Historical Society is working on a new museum display celebrating all of the state championship sports teams at Ankeny High School and Ankeny Centennial. Stories from coaches and athletes, photos and artifacts are needed for the display. If anyone wants to help or contribute items for the display, please contact Dennis Adamson at … [Read more...] about State championship items needed for Historical Society museum display
Hot-hitting Vermeer leads Jaguars to sweep over C.R. Kennedy
Ankeny Centennial baseball coach Mark Hey moved Ryan Vermeer into the No. 3 spot in the batting order midway through the season. The sophomore catcher showed on Tuesday why it was a good move. Vermeer went 4-for-7 on the day and drove in five runs as the Jaguars swept a non-conference doubleheader against visiting Cedar Rapids Kennedy, 11-6 and 7-1. He … [Read more...] about Hot-hitting Vermeer leads Jaguars to sweep over C.R. Kennedy
Blimpie Sub of the Week: Karlie Kaiser, Ankeny Centennial softball
Karlie Kaiser of the Ankeny Centennial softball team is the Ankeny Fanatic Sub of the Week sponsored by Blimpie. The junior pitcher has compiled a 5-5 mark with a 3.86 ERA. She has also recorded one save. Kaiser has helped Centennial to a 24-15 record, matching the most wins in school history. The Jaguars will host Des Moines North in a Class 5A … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Karlie Kaiser, Ankeny Centennial softball
Jaguars sweep Waukee, match school record for most wins in season
With a couple of huge wins on Monday, the Ankeny Centennial softball team now has a good chance to become the winningest squad in school history. The Jaguars won both games of a doubleheader at 11th-ranked Waukee to raise their overall record to 24-15. They equaled the most wins ever by a Centennial team, matching the 2015 squad that finished with a 24-17 … [Read more...] about Jaguars sweep Waukee, match school record for most wins in season
Jaguars begin busy week with doubleheader loss at Waukee
The Ankeny Centennial baseball team won't have much time to recover from Monday's doubleheader loss at Waukee. The Jaguars will be back on the field Tuesday morning for a make-up doubleheader against visiting Cedar Rapids Kennedy, beginning at 11 a.m. "It's a busy week," said Centennial coach Mark Hey, whose team will also play two more twinbills on … [Read more...] about Jaguars begin busy week with doubleheader loss at Waukee