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