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Jaguars knock off pair of top-5 teams at DC-G tournament

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The Ankeny Centennial softball team knocked off a top-five opponent on Friday at the Dallas Center-Grimes Invitational. Then the Jaguars defeated another one. Centennial opened the tournament with an 11-5 victory over Winterset, the No. 5 team in Class 4A. The Jaguars then posted a 4-3 win over No. 4 Indianola in eight innings. "We played really … [Read more...] about Jaguars knock off pair of top-5 teams at DC-G tournament

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Cassi Garland, Ankeny Centennial softball

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Junior outfielder Cassi Garland has helped the Ankeny Centennial softball team to a 22-15 record. Garland is batting .267 with six home runs and 29 RBIs. She boasts a .505 slugging percentage. Here is some inside info on Garland: How is the season going thus far? I think the season is going as well as we could have hoped for. I think that we have … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Cassi Garland, Ankeny Centennial softball

Valley sweeps Centennial, clinches share of Central Conference baseball title

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The Valley baseball team clinched at least a tie for the CIML Central Conference title by sweeping Ankeny Centennial for the second time this season in a make-up doubleheader on Friday at Centennial. The Tigers posted a 15-5 victory in six innings in the opener, then rolled to an 11-2 triumph in the nightcap. They improved to 13-5 in the conference and … [Read more...] about Valley sweeps Centennial, clinches share of Central Conference baseball title

Jaguars fall to S.E. Polk, will play 2 more ranked foes on Friday

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There wasn't a lot at stake for the Ankeny Centennial softball team on Thursday at Southeast Polk. It's the game a week from now that really matters. The Jaguars dropped a 7-3 decision to Southeast Polk in a make-up CIML Central Conference game. The 13th-ranked Rams snapped a six-game losing skid while improving to 8-9 in the conference and 17-12 … [Read more...] about Jaguars fall to S.E. Polk, will play 2 more ranked foes on Friday

Jaguars sweep past Ames, snap 3-game losing skid

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It took only 24 hours for the Ankeny Centennial softball team to turn a losing skid into a winning streak. The Jaguars rebounded from a doubleheader loss to Valley on Tuesday by sweeping both ends of a CIML Central Conference twinbill on Wednesday at Ames, snapping their three-game losing streak. They posted an 11-6 victory in the opener before winning … [Read more...] about Jaguars sweep past Ames, snap 3-game losing skid

Valley erupts for 8 runs in 5th inning to complete sweep of Jaguars

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The Ankeny Centennial softball team showed on Tuesday that it has the potential to make some noise in next week's Class 5A regional tournament. The Jaguars also showed that they still have a ways to go. Centennial jumped out to a 7-1 lead against ninth-ranked Valley in the second game of a CIML Central Conference doubleheader before the visiting Tigers … [Read more...] about Valley erupts for 8 runs in 5th inning to complete sweep of Jaguars

Thomas’ grand slam lifts Hawkettes past Centennial in 10-9 thriller

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Even when Kennedy Thomas thinks she has hit a pop fly, the ball often carries over the fence. Thomas hit a pair of home runs, including a go-ahead grand slam in the sixth inning, to lead the eighth-ranked Ankeny softball team to a 10-9 victory at rival Ankeny Centennial in a rain-shortened game on Monday. "I did get a pitch I was looking for on the … [Read more...] about Thomas’ grand slam lifts Hawkettes past Centennial in 10-9 thriller

Morris outduels Maifeld, leads Jaguars to win over Ankeny

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Trey Morris didn't get a chance to play against crosstown rival Ankeny earlier this month. When Morris took the mound on Monday to pitch against the Hawks, he made the most of his opportunity. The sophomore righthander tossed six solid innings to lead the Ankeny Centennial baseball team to an 8-3 victory in the first game of a CIML Central Conference … [Read more...] about Morris outduels Maifeld, leads Jaguars to win over Ankeny

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Noah Stober, Ankeny Centennial baseball

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Senior pitcher and outfielder Noah Stober has helped the Ankeny Centennial baseball team to an 11-12 record. Stober is batting .255 with five doubles, one triple and five RBIs. On the mound, he has compiled a 3-2 mark with a 4.50 ERA. Here is some inside info on Stober: Your team entered the season with only a few players having any varsity … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Noah Stober, Ankeny Centennial baseball

Stober, Greiner hurl Jaguars to wins over Gilbert, Ottumwa

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Strong pitching performances by Noah Stober and Alex Greiner lifted the Ankeny Centennial baseball team to a pair of victories in the Brent Prange Classic on Friday and Saturday. Greiner tossed a three-hitter in the Jaguars' 5-0 win over Ottumwa on Saturday. He walked none and had six strikeouts while improving his record to 2-0. Griener was named … [Read more...] about Stober, Greiner hurl Jaguars to wins over Gilbert, Ottumwa

Jaguars beat 3 ranked foes, finish 4-0 at Prange Classic

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The Ankeny Centennial softball team will take a six-game winning streak into Monday's doubleheader against crosstown rival Ankeny after posting a perfect 4-0 record in the Brent Prange Classic over the weekend. The Jaguars improved to 18-11 overall with a 9-1 win on Saturday over Ballard (Huxley), the No. 13 team in Class 4A. It was their third victory … [Read more...] about Jaguars beat 3 ranked foes, finish 4-0 at Prange Classic

Hawkettes earn No. 1 seed in Class 5A Region 2

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By moving up to No. 8 in Class 5A in the latest rankings, the Ankeny softball team also earned a No. 1 seed for the upcoming regional tournaments. The Hawkettes (21-7) have been placed in Region 2 by the Iowa Girls' High School Athletic Union. They will host a semifinal game against Council Bluffs Jefferson (13-8) or Council Bluffs Lincoln (5-17) on July … [Read more...] about Hawkettes earn No. 1 seed in Class 5A Region 2

Olson hits 3 homers as Jaguars complete sweep over Lincoln

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For much of the season, Ankeny Centennial slugger Chloe Olson has struggled to find her groove at the plate. She appears to have found it. Olson slugged three home runs and had seven RBIs as the Jaguars rolled to a 14-2 victory over visiting Des Moines Lincoln in three innings to complete a sweep of a non-conference softball doubleheader on … [Read more...] about Olson hits 3 homers as Jaguars complete sweep over Lincoln

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Drake DeAngelo, Ankeny Centennial baseball

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Drake DeAngelo of the Ankeny Centennial baseball team is the Ankeny Fanatic Sub of the Week sponsored by Blimpie. The junior has helped the Jaguars to a 9-11 record. He is batting .444 with one double and two RBIs. DeAngelo has started three games, including one on the mound. He has compiled a 0-1 mark with a 1.91 ERA. … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Drake DeAngelo, Ankeny Centennial baseball

Struggling Jaguars get swept by S.E. Polk, fall to 9-11 overall

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It took only four batters for the Ankeny Centennial baseball team to score a run during Monday's doubleheader at Southeast Polk. Unfortunately, the Jaguars never scored again. Southeast Polk posted a 2-1 victory in the opener, then rolled to a 10-0 win in six innings to complete a sweep of the twinbill. The eighth-ranked Rams, who were swept at … [Read more...] about Struggling Jaguars get swept by S.E. Polk, fall to 9-11 overall

Jaguars may need to rely on deep pitching staff down the stretch

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It's a good thing that the Ankeny Centennial softball team has several dependable pitchers. The Jaguars may need them all down the stretch. Haley Gatica, the team's No.1 pitcher, is battling a wrist injury. She took the loss in the first game of Monday's doubleheader at Southeast Polk. Gatica (9-5) allowed four hits in five innings as the Jaguars … [Read more...] about Jaguars may need to rely on deep pitching staff down the stretch

More about Ankeny Fanatic’s future from Chris Williams, and how you can help

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Dear Citizens of Ankeny, According to the latest U.S. Census Report, Ankeny is now the fourth-fastest-growing city in America. Ankeny showed a 6.4 percent population growth over the last year and is now home to over 62,000 citizens! Incredible. Ankeny Fanatic wants to serve you, but we also need your help. Most of you do not know me. My name is … [Read more...] about More about Ankeny Fanatic’s future from Chris Williams, and how you can help

Jaguars top Norwalk twice, earn 3rd-place finish in Elite Eight tournament

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The Ankeny Centennial softball team defeated Norwalk for the second time in two days, 6-1, to earn a third-place finish in the Barney Dennis Elite Eight tournament on Saturday at Johnston. Taylor Runchey drove in four runs as the Jaguars improved their record to 12-10. Ella Schulz and Cassi Garland each went 2-for-3 in the win. "Norwalk pitched their … [Read more...] about Jaguars top Norwalk twice, earn 3rd-place finish in Elite Eight tournament

Jaguars fall to 9-9 after being swept by No. 2 Johnston

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Johnston's 2008 state championship baseball team was honored on Friday night to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Dragons' historic season. That Johnston team, coached by Ankeny resident Randy Wee, finished with a perfect 40-0 record. This year's Johnston squad won't be able to match that accomplishment, but the second-ranked Dragons are still one … [Read more...] about Jaguars fall to 9-9 after being swept by No. 2 Johnston