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Jaguars juggle their lineup, then top North Polk to improve record to 8-6

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Ankeny Centennial softball coach Brett Delaney juggled his lineup after the Jaguars scored just two runs in a doubleheader loss at top-ranked Waukee Northwest on Monday. Some of his moves paid off on Tuesday. Sophomore Addi Starr, moved from the leadoff position to the No. 3 spot in the batting order, went 2-for-3 with a pair of doubles and scored a … [Read more...] about Jaguars juggle their lineup, then top North Polk to improve record to 8-6

Centennial’s Becker named to academic all-state team by IGCA

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Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer standout Ella Becker has been named to the academic all-state team by the Iowa Girls' Coaches Association. Becker, a senior midfielder, helped the Jaguars to a 19-3 record and their third Class 3A state title in the last six seasons. She scored two goals and had two assists. Becker, who was earlier selected to the CIML … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Becker named to academic all-state team by IGCA

Stewart, Pratt shine on mound as Centennial splits twinbill against Wolves

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After dropping a 2-1 decision in the first game of Monday's doubleheader at seventh-ranked Waukee Northwest, the Ankeny Centennial baseball team needed somebody to step up in the nightcap. Junior pitcher Easton Pratt did just that. Pratt tossed a two-hitter and had 11 strikeouts as the Jaguars posted a 1-0 victory to salvage a split of the … [Read more...] about Stewart, Pratt shine on mound as Centennial splits twinbill against Wolves

‘We just didn’t score enough runs’: Jaguars fall twice to No. 1 Waukee NW

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The Ankeny Centennial softball pitchers allowed just five runs on Monday in a doubleheader at top-ranked Waukee Northwest. Unfortunately, the No. 5 Jaguars managed just two runs themselves. The Wolves posted a 2-1 victory in eight innings in the first game, then completed a sweep of the twinbill with a 3-1 triumph in the nightcap. "Our pitchers … [Read more...] about ‘We just didn’t score enough runs’: Jaguars fall twice to No. 1 Waukee NW

Ankeny trio, Centennial duo named to Class 3A all-state first team by IGCA

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Eden Gibson of Ankeny and Courtney Kovacs of Ankeny Centennial were the leaders of two of the top girls' soccer defensive units in the state. Now, the two seniors have been recognized for their efforts by the Iowa Girls' Coaches Association. Gibson and Kovacs were both repeat selections to the Class 3A all-state first team. They were joined on the … [Read more...] about Ankeny trio, Centennial duo named to Class 3A all-state first team by IGCA

Jaguars, Hawks dominate boys’ all-conference soccer team

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The Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer teams combined to fill 11 of the 13 slots on the CIML Iowa Conference first team. The Jaguars had six first-team picks, while the Hawks had five. Central Conference champion Ankeny had three unanimous picks to the first team--junior defender Kwaku Kwarteng, senior forward Lucas Newhard and senior midfielder … [Read more...] about Jaguars, Hawks dominate boys’ all-conference soccer team

Kovacs, Macke, Gibson repeat as unanimous picks to all-CIML team

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The state champion Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team placed four players on the CIML Iowa Conference first team, while Class 3A semifinalist Ankeny led the league with five first-team selections. Senior midfielders Courtney Kovacs of Centennial and Kennedy Macke of Ankeny were both unanimous picks for the second straight year. Senior defender Eden … [Read more...] about Kovacs, Macke, Gibson repeat as unanimous picks to all-CIML team

Ex-Centennial standout Morris to play baseball at Northwest Missouri State

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Trey Morris' college baseball career has taken him from Iowa Falls to Fort Dodge and now to Maryville, Mo. The former Ankeny Centennial standout has committed to play for Northwest Missouri State next season. "It was a pretty tough decision," said Morris, an infielder. "I looked at a couple different schools. I really like the facilities there, and … [Read more...] about Ex-Centennial standout Morris to play baseball at Northwest Missouri State

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Kate Bergan, Ankeny Centennial girls’ soccer

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Junior goalkeeper Kate Bergan played a key role as the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team captured its third Class 3A state title on Saturday at Cownie Park. She was named to the all-tournament team after the Jaguars defeated Council Bluffs Lincoln, 2-0, in the championship game. On Thursday, Bergan made four consecutive saves during the penalty-kick … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Kate Bergan, Ankeny Centennial girls’ soccer

Centennial softball team tops Ballard, tumbles to No. 1 Central Springs

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The Ankeny Centennial softball team split a pair of games against other ranked opponents on Friday at the Ballard Invitational. The fifth-ranked Jaguars posted a 6-0 victory over Ballard, the No. 11 team in Class 3A. They then dropped a 9-2 decision to unbeaten Central Springs, the No. 1 team in Class 2A. Centennial, which was coming off a late … [Read more...] about Centennial softball team tops Ballard, tumbles to No. 1 Central Springs

Porter responds to coach’s challenge, leads Jaguars to 3rd state championship

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During the first half of Saturday's Class 3A championship game against second-ranked Council Bluffs Lincoln, Ankeny Centennial midfielder Averi Porter struggled to become part of the Jaguars' offensive attack. At one point, Centennial coach Chris Allen yelled at Porter from the sideline. "Averi, we can't have you be a spectator today!" he said. A … [Read more...] about Porter responds to coach’s challenge, leads Jaguars to 3rd state championship

Centennial’s Duax, Heckenlaible named to boys’ Class 3A all-tournament team

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Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer standouts Ty Duax and Andrew Heckenlaible were both named to the Class 3A all-tournament team on Saturday at Cownie Park. The two sophomores led Centennial to the Class 3A semifinals before the Jaguars dropped a 2-1 decision to Waukee Northwest on Friday. Duax had the team's only goal in the 69th minute, his 16th of the … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Duax, Heckenlaible named to boys’ Class 3A all-tournament team

‘Absolutely incredible’: Jaguars complete revenge tour, capture 3A crown

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The revenge tour is complete for the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team. The fifth-ranked Jaguars got a pair of goals from Averi Porter and defeated No. 2 Council Bluffs Lincoln, 2-0, in the Class 3A championship game on Saturday at Cownie Park. The win was Centennial's third in a row at the state tournament against a team it had lost to during the … [Read more...] about ‘Absolutely incredible’: Jaguars complete revenge tour, capture 3A crown

A BITTER FINISH: Jaguars fall to Waukee NW in tense semifinal battle

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Ty Duax wanted to play one more game with the seniors on the Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team. Unfortunately, he won't get that chance. The fifth-ranked Jaguars ended their season on Friday with a tense 2-1 loss to No. 3 Waukee Northwest in the semifinals of the Class 3A state tournament at Cownie Park. They finished with a 16-4 record. "It … [Read more...] about A BITTER FINISH: Jaguars fall to Waukee NW in tense semifinal battle

Hawks sweep Centennial boys, extend winning streak against rival to 8 games

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The Ankeny baseball team entered Thursday's doubleheader against visiting Ankeny Centennial on a two-game losing skid after being swept by second-ranked Dowling Catholic on Wednesday. The Jaguars were riding a three-game winning streak. Both of those trends came to an end. The Hawks continued their recent dominance of Centennial by sweeping the … [Read more...] about Hawks sweep Centennial boys, extend winning streak against rival to 8 games

Jaguars outlast Ankeny girls in 12 innings, then complete sweep with 5-2 win

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It took 19 innings for the Ankeny Centennial softball team to earn a pair of victories against its crosstown rival on Thursday. The second-ranked Jaguars traveled across town to Ankeny and posted an 8-5 win in 12 innings in the opener. They then defeated the Hawkettes again, 5-2, to complete a sweep of the CIML Iowa Conference doubleheader. "It was a … [Read more...] about Jaguars outlast Ankeny girls in 12 innings, then complete sweep with 5-2 win

‘Kate is an absolute beast’: Bergan’s saves shock No. 1 Valley, send Jaguars to final

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Ankeny Centennial's Cady Compton wasn't worried when Thursday's showdown against top-ranked Valley in the Class 3A semifinals of the girls' state soccer tournament went to a shootout at Cownie Park. She knew that the No. 5 Jaguars had goalkeeper Kate Bergan on their side. "Kate is an absolute beast," said Compton. "We've been in this situation before, … [Read more...] about ‘Kate is an absolute beast’: Bergan’s saves shock No. 1 Valley, send Jaguars to final

Jaguars sweep Roosevelt, will play doubleheader Thursday at Ankeny

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Overcoming a 3-0 deficit, the Ankeny Centennial baseball team rallied for a 6-3 victory in the second game of a non-conference doubleheader on Wednesday at Des Moines Roosevelt to complete a sweep of the twinbill. The Jaguars scored two runs in the fourth inning and four more in the fifth to raise their record to 5-4 on the season. Roosevelt dropped to … [Read more...] about Jaguars sweep Roosevelt, will play doubleheader Thursday at Ankeny

Seniors Solis, Klunder power Centennial girls past Valley in home opener

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A six-run first inning sparked the second-ranked Ankeny Centennial softball team to an 11-1 victory over No. 7 Valley in five innings on Wednesday at Centennial. The non-conference game was the home opener for the Jaguars, who improved to 4-3 on the season. Valley's record dropped to 5-2. Seniors Lauren Solis and Lizzy Klunder combined to drive in … [Read more...] about Seniors Solis, Klunder power Centennial girls past Valley in home opener