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Jaguars return 6 of their top 7 runners, seek podium finish at 4A state meet

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The Ankeny Centennial girls' cross country team discovered last season that the gap between the top squads in Class 4A isn't very large. The Jaguars placed 10th at the state meet with 188 points, the second-lowest total in school history. Only 47 points separated the team from third place. "A year ago, we took part in the closest finishing state meet … [Read more...] about Jaguars return 6 of their top 7 runners, seek podium finish at 4A state meet

Waukee NW tops Dowling, Centennial to win triangular meet at The Legacy

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Ankeny Centennial boys' golf coach Rick Fee often tells his players that they need to shoot around a 300 to be competitive against the state's best squads. The Jaguars would have had to shoot even better than that on Wednesday. Waukee Northwest easily won a CIML Conference triangular meet at The Legacy Golf Club in Norwalk by shooting a 290. Centennial … [Read more...] about Waukee NW tops Dowling, Centennial to win triangular meet at The Legacy

‘Rough starts’ prove costly as Jaguars place 2nd behind S.E. Polk at Peck Invite

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' golf team opened its season on Monday with a second-place finish in the Jesse Peck Invitational at Briarwood Golf Club. Southeast Polk won the nine-team meet with a 303 total. The Jaguars, who had won the title in each of the previous five years, finished with a 309--four strokes better than Indianola. "Like I told the boys … [Read more...] about ‘Rough starts’ prove costly as Jaguars place 2nd behind S.E. Polk at Peck Invite

‘We are looking forward to a great year’: Jaguars enter CIML with high hopes

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It won't be easy for Ankeny Centennial boys' golf coach Rick Fee to replace one of the state's top players. Jack Winkel graduated last spring after a stellar career with the Jaguars. He tied for fourth place in last year's Class 4A state meet after helping Centennial to the state meet in each of the previous two seasons. Winkel was named the Iowa PGA … [Read more...] about ‘We are looking forward to a great year’: Jaguars enter CIML with high hopes

Centennial’s Churchman named to IHSBCA’s All-State “Super Team”

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The Iowa High School Baseball Coaches Association has announced its all-state teams. Five Ankeny Centennial players were honored, including junior second baseman Damin Churchman, who was one of 16 players named to the 2022 All-State "Super Team". Joey Oakie, Kyle Miller, Nick Severson and Cole Grider also earned all-state honors for the Jaguars, while … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Churchman named to IHSBCA’s All-State “Super Team”

Centennial quartet earns all-state honors along with Ankeny, ACA duos

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Four players from Ankeny Centennial and two each from Ankeny and Ankeny Christian Academy have received all-state honors from IAbaseball. Centennial sophomore Joey Oakie was named to the Class 4A first team as a utility player. He went 3-3 with a 1.92 ERA as a pitcher while batting .347 with one home run and 21 RBIs. Ankeny placed a pair of players on … [Read more...] about Centennial quartet earns all-state honors along with Ankeny, ACA duos

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Lincoln Lacey, Ankeny Centennial baseball

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Senior pitcher and first baseman Lincoln Lacey helped the Ankeny Centennial baseball team to a 25-14 record this season. He went 5-0 on the mound with a 2.01 ERA while batting .360 with four doubles and 16 RBIs. Lacey was a repeat pick to the CIML Iowa Conference second team. He played for the Large Schools West team in the 2022 Iowa High School … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Lincoln Lacey, Ankeny Centennial baseball

Ankeny’s Fulk named to Class 5A all-state first team by Coaches Association

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Ankeny graduate Eva Fulk is about to begin her collegiate track career at the University of Northern Iowa. Her high school softball career didn't end, however, without one more postseason honor. The senior outfielder has been named to the Class 5A all-state first team by the Iowa Girls' Coaches Association. Five other players from Ankeny and Ankeny … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Fulk named to Class 5A all-state first team by Coaches Association

Centennial’s Lacey selected to play in IHSBCA All-Star Series in Mason City

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Ankeny Centennial senior Lincoln Lacey has been selected to play in the 2022 Iowa High School Baseball Coaches Association All-Star Series. The games will be played Friday through Sunday at Mason City. Lacey will play for the Large Schools West team coached by Blake Utley of Fort Dodge. Utley will be assisted by Jon Fitzpatrick of Indianola and Trevor … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Lacey selected to play in IHSBCA All-Star Series in Mason City

Patton, Webb-Tate, Oakie are unanimous picks to Iowa Conference first team

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Ankeny baseball stars Jamison Patton and Tamden Webb-Tate were both unanimous selections to the CIML Iowa Conference first team along with Ankeny Centennial standout Joey Oakie. The all-conference teams, voted on by the league's coaches, were announced on Monday. Three other Jaguars earned first-team honors. They are Nick Severson, Damin Churchman and … [Read more...] about Patton, Webb-Tate, Oakie are unanimous picks to Iowa Conference first team

Ankeny softball trio, Centennial duo named to all-conference first team

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Three Ankeny softball players and two from Ankeny Centennial have been named to the CIML Iowa Conference first team by a vote of the league's coaches. Senior outfielder Mariah Parton of Ankeny was one of eight unanimous picks to the first team. She led the Hawkettes to a 27-13 record, batting .434 with five triples and 40 RBIs. Parton's teammates, … [Read more...] about Ankeny softball trio, Centennial duo named to all-conference first team

Ankeny’s Fulk earns all-district honors along with Centennial’s Stahr, Starr

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A trio of softball players from Ankeny has earned all-district honors from the Iowa Girls' Coaches Association. Senior outfielder Eva Fulk of Ankeny was named to the Class 5A West team along with two players from Ankeny Centennial, junior pitcher Jadeyn Stahr and sophomore third baseman Addi Starr. Fulk helped the Hawkettes to a 27-13 record this … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Fulk earns all-district honors along with Centennial’s Stahr, Starr

Five Jaguars, two Hawks, three Eagles earn all-district baseball honors

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Five Ankeny Centennial baseball players have received all-district honors from the Iowa High School Baseball Coaches Association along with two from Ankeny and three more from Ankeny Christian Academy. The Jaguars placed junior catcher Nick Severson, junior second baseman Damin Churchman, junior third baseman Kyle Miller and sophomore utility player Joey … [Read more...] about Five Jaguars, two Hawks, three Eagles earn all-district baseball honors

Q & A with Ankeny Centennial sophomore pitcher Joey Oakie

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Sophomore pitcher Joey Oakie was one of the stars of the Ankeny Centennial baseball team. He posted a 3-3 record with a 1.92 ERA and a team-high 63 strikeouts this season. He also batted .347 with one home run, six doubles and 21 RBIs. Here is a Q & A between Ankeny Fanatic publisher Dan Holm and Oakie, who was planning to attend the Class 4A … [Read more...] about Q & A with Ankeny Centennial sophomore pitcher Joey Oakie

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Kyle Miller, Ankeny Centennial baseball

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Junior third baseman Kyle Miller helped the fifth-ranked Ankeny Centennial baseball team to a 25-14 record this season. The Jaguars tied for second place in the CIML Iowa Conference with a 16-6 mark. Miller batted .383 with three home runs, seven doubles and 25 RBIs. He had a pair of hits in the Jaguars' 3-2 loss at No. 1 Johnston in a Class 4A substate … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Kyle Miller, Ankeny Centennial baseball

‘I knew it was the best place for me!’: Clark commits to play for Wayne State

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Ankeny Centennial's Makenna Clark has committed to play basketball at Wayne State College, beginning in the fall of 2023. The junior guard made her decision after visiting Wayne State and a few other schools. "The coaching staff was very welcoming, and when I left the visit, I knew it was the best place for me!" Clark said. Clark averaged 6.2 points … [Read more...] about ‘I knew it was the best place for me!’: Clark commits to play for Wayne State

‘We gave it our all’: Jaguars push No. 1 Johnston to the limit in substate final

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The members of the Ankeny Centennial baseball team shared some hugs on the field Wednesday. Even though their season didn't end the way they wanted it to, the Jaguars are still a close-knit group. "I'm so proud of my teammates," said sophomore pitcher Joey Oakie. "I couldn't ask for anyone better to be my teammates. They're my brothers, and since the … [Read more...] about ‘We gave it our all’: Jaguars push No. 1 Johnston to the limit in substate final

Linn-Mar erupts for 7 runs in 6th inning, denies Jaguars another trip to state

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One bad inning proved to be costly for the Ankeny Centennial softball team. Eighth-ranked Linn-Mar (Marion) erupted for seven runs in the sixth inning to defeat the No. 5 Jaguars, 9-4, in a Class 5A regional final on Tuesday at Centennial. "We knew Linn-Mar was going to be a good team," said Centennial coach Brett Delaney. "They came out and swung the … [Read more...] about Linn-Mar erupts for 7 runs in 6th inning, denies Jaguars another trip to state