Senior Joel Hyler helped the Ankeny Centennial baseball team to a 21-19 record this season. He batted .429 with four stolen bases, scored eight runs and knocked in three more. Hyler was a rare four-sport athlete during high school. He also competed in cross country, swimming and track. Here is some inside info on Hyler: Which of your four sports was … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Joel Hyler, Ankeny Centennial baseball
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Centennial’s Langstraat becomes Grand View’s second recruit in Class of 2019
When the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team posted a 3-2 victory over Ankeny to win the Class 3A state title on June 9, Kenzie Langstraat and Saige Adamson were on opposite sides of the field. In the future, though, Centennial's Langstraat and Ankeny's Adamson will be playing for the same team. Langstraat committed earlier this week to play for Grand … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Langstraat becomes Grand View’s second recruit in Class of 2019
Centennial softball coach resigns after best season in school history
Ankeny Centennial softball coach Randy Schneider has resigned from his position after leading the Jaguars to the best record in school history this season. Schneider informed his players of his decision at a team meeting earlier this week. "I think being a high school coach takes a lot of commitment from both sides," said Karlie Kaiser, a senior-to-be … [Read more...] about Centennial softball coach resigns after best season in school history
Dowling Catholic, Johnston, Urbandale now part of CIML Central Conference
The Central Iowa Metropolitan League will look a little different this year. Both Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial will remain members of the CIML Central Conference for the 2018-19 and 2019-20 seasons, but half of the six-team league will feature new members. Dowling Catholic, Johnston and Urbandale will now be part of the Central Conference, replacing … [Read more...] about Dowling Catholic, Johnston, Urbandale now part of CIML Central Conference
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Brown named first-team all-American by TopDrawerSoccer.com
Ankeny Centennial soccer star Olivia Brown has been named a first-team all-American by TopDrawerSoccer.com. She was earlier named to the United Soccer Coaches all-American team. The spring all-America teams are compiled by TopDrawerSoccer with consultation with coaches and media members from around the country. Players from all 13 spring-playing soccer … [Read more...] about Brown named first-team all-American by TopDrawerSoccer.com
Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Haley Gatica, Ankeny Centennial softball
Junior pitcher Haley Gatica helped the Ankeny Centennial softball team to a 25-16 record. It was the Jaguars' winningest season since the split into two high schools. Gatica compiled a 12-7 mark with a 2.47 ERA and had 53 strikeouts while also batting .282 with three home runs and 16 RBIs. She was named to the CIML Central Conference second team. Here … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Haley Gatica, Ankeny Centennial softball
Daugherty earns repeat all-state honors; Thomas, Rumley, Birt also honored
Three Ankeny softball players and one more from Ankeny Centennial have received all-state honors from the Iowa Girls' Coaches Association. Senior shortstop Peyton Daugherty of Ankeny was a repeat selection to the Class 5A first team. She led the Hawkettes to a 28-13 record. Teammate Kennedy Thomas, a senior first baseman and pitcher, was named to the … [Read more...] about Daugherty earns repeat all-state honors; Thomas, Rumley, Birt also honored
Blimpie Sub of the Week: Chloe Peck, Ankeny Centennial softball
Chloe Peck of the Ankeny Centennial softball team is the Ankeny Fanatic Sub of the Week sponsored by Blimpie. Peck helped the Jaguars to a 25-16 record. It was the team's best season since the split into two high schools. The junior outfielder played in 30 games and started six times. She batted .313 with two doubles and scored 19 runs. … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Chloe Peck, Ankeny Centennial softball
Ankeny’s Maifeld, Centennial’s Vermeer named to Central Conference first team
Heading into the 2018 baseball season, Ankeny senior Jayden Maifeld was already established as one of the state's top pitchers. Sophomore Ryan Vermeer of Ankeny Centennial didn't have a reputation to match Maifeld's, but he quickly developed into one of the CIML's top catchers. Both Maifeld and Vermeer have been named to the CIML Central Conference … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Maifeld, Centennial’s Vermeer named to Central Conference first team
Blimpie Sub of the Week: Alex Greiner, Ankeny Centennial baseball
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
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