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Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Franie Burnett, Centennial softball

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Junior shortstop Franie Burnett helped the Ankeny Centennial softball team to a 26-12 record, the winningest season in school history. She led the Jaguars in six different offensive categories--hits (48), runs (45), doubles (11), stolen bases (22), walks (20) and batting average (.403). Burnett was named to the Class 5A all-state second team by the Iowa … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Franie Burnett, Centennial softball

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Tyler Heinzerling, Centennial baseball

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Tyler Heinzerling is a senior pitcher on the Ankeny Centennial baseball team. He threw 4 2/3 innings of shutout relief in the Jaguars' 6-3 loss to visiting Southeast Polk in a Class 4A substate final on July 24. Heinzerling compiled a 6-0 record with a 2.17 ERA while limiting opposing batters to a .213 average this season. He was named to the CIML Central … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Tyler Heinzerling, Centennial baseball

Rumley named to all-state first team; Burnett, Voigt also honored by IGCA

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Ankeny slugger Jasmine Rumley has received all-state softball honors for the second straight year. Rumley, a junior third baseman, was selected to the Class 5A first team by the Iowa Girls' Coaches Association. She was a third-team pick as a sophomore. Two other players from Ankeny also earned all-state honors. Junior shortstop Franie Burnett of Ankeny … [Read more...] about Rumley named to all-state first team; Burnett, Voigt also honored by IGCA

Brecht, Vermeer, Gray named to Central Conference first team

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Ankeny outfielder Brody Brecht and Ankeny Centennial catcher Ryan Vermeer were both unanimous picks to the CIML Central Conference first team by a vote of the league's baseball coaches. They were joined on the squad by Centennial shortstop Keaton Gray, who was named to an infield position. Vermeer, who was selected to a utility position, was also a repeat … [Read more...] about Brecht, Vermeer, Gray named to Central Conference first team

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Cory Prange, Centennial baseball

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Senior second baseman Cory Prange helped the fourth-ranked Ankeny Centennial baseball team to a 28-12 record. The Jaguars tied for second place in the CIML Central Conference with a 12-8 mark. Prange batted .284 with one home run, four triples, four doubles and 24 RBIs. He also made eight appearances on the mound, posting a 2.63 ERA while recording five … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Cory Prange, Centennial baseball

S.E. Polk’s big first inning ends Jaguars’ winningest season in school history

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Tyler Heinzerling took a stroll in the outfield grass all by himself. Ankeny Centennial's senior pitcher stared off into the distance as he realized his high school baseball career was over. "This is my team here--my favorite team that I've ever played with," said Heinzerling. "I had confidence in all our guys. It just didn't end the way we wanted it … [Read more...] about S.E. Polk’s big first inning ends Jaguars’ winningest season in school history

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Bri Smith, Ankeny Centennial softball

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Bri Smith is a member of the Ankeny Centennial softball team. The senior helped the Jaguars to a 26-12 record this season. They broke the school record for most wins in a season. "Bri was someone who was a multi-sport athlete," said Centennial coach Brett Delaney. "She brought a lot of leadership from those other sports she participated in to our team. … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Bri Smith, Ankeny Centennial softball

‘I wanted to finish it’: Morris goes distance, leads Jags into substate final

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Ankeny Centennial's Trey Morris had not even thrown 70 pitches when he back out to the mound for the start of the seventh inning in Friday's Class 4A substate baseball quarterfinal against visiting Waterloo West. Despite temperatures in the 90s and with teammate Tyler Heinzerling warming up in the bullpen, Morris knew that there was enough life left in … [Read more...] about ‘I wanted to finish it’: Morris goes distance, leads Jags into substate final

No. 4 Jaguars salvage split against No. 10 Mason City on Neils’ shutout

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When the Ankeny Centennial baseball team opens postseason play on Friday, head coach Mark Hey will have a lot of different pitching options. Junior righthander Logan Neils made a strong case for himself with a brilliant outing on Monday. He allowed just three hits and had nine strikeouts over the first 6 2/3 innings to lead the fourth-ranked Jaguars to an … [Read more...] about No. 4 Jaguars salvage split against No. 10 Mason City on Neils’ shutout

Hoover’s Nolte blasts 8th-inning homer, ends Jaguars’ best season ever

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The best season in Ankeny Centennial softball history came to a sudden end on Saturday night. Des Moines Hoover's Abby Nolte hit a two-run homer in the eighth inning, her second of the game, to lift the Huskies to an 8-6 victory in a Class 5A regional semifinal at Centennial. The 13th-ranked Jaguars finished with a 26-12 record, the most wins ever for the … [Read more...] about Hoover’s Nolte blasts 8th-inning homer, ends Jaguars’ best season ever

Jaguars extend winning streak to 6 before losing nightcap to S.C. North

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The bottom third of the lineup continues to produce for the Ankeny Centennial baseball team. No. 7 hitter Keaton Gray led the seventh-ranked Jaguars to a 6-3 victory over visiting Sioux City North in the first game of a non-conference doubleheader on Saturday. The junior shortstop went 3-for-3 with a double and triple, scored two runs and knocked in … [Read more...] about Jaguars extend winning streak to 6 before losing nightcap to S.C. North

Jaguars top East, will host doubleheader against Ankeny on Thursday

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The seventh-ranked Ankeny Centennial baseball team rallied for a 6-3 victory at Des Moines East in a non-conference game on Wednesday. The Jaguars scored a run in the sixth inning to tie the game at 2-2, then erupted for four more in the seventh to win for the ninth time in their last 10 contests. They raised their record to 23-9 on the season. The … [Read more...] about Jaguars top East, will host doubleheader against Ankeny on Thursday

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Gabriel Monosmith, Centennial baseball

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Gabriel Monosmith is a member of the Ankeny Centennial baseball team. The sophomore catcher has helped the seventh-ranked Jaguars to a 22-9 record. He has played in 17 games, including nine starts, and is batting .226 with four doubles and 11 RBIs. "Gabe has really developed this season both as a catcher and as a hitter," said Centennial coach Mark … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Gabriel Monosmith, Centennial baseball

Jaguars edge Urbandale twice, allowing Johnston to capture conference title

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The Ankeny Centennial baseball team appears to be ready for postseason play. The seventh-ranked Jaguars swept a doubleheader against No. 4 Urbandale, 5-4 and 9-8, on Monday at Centennial. The sweep avenged two earlier losses to the J-Hawks and allowed No. 1 Johnston to clinch the outright CIML Central Conference title. "Both games were nailbiters," … [Read more...] about Jaguars edge Urbandale twice, allowing Johnston to capture conference title

Centennial girls sweep J-Hawks on Senior Night, keep title hopes alive

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It was a memorable Senior Night for Kayla Stone and her Ankeny Centennial softball teammates. Stone tossed a two-hitter and had three strikeouts as the Jaguars posted a 4-0 victory over visiting Urbandale to complete a sweep of Monday's CIML Central Conference doubleheader. She improved her record to 5-7. "Kayla was showing a lot of emotion … [Read more...] about Centennial girls sweep J-Hawks on Senior Night, keep title hopes alive

Jaguars fall to Indianola, then top Winterset at DC-G Invitational

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The Ankeny Centennial softball team split a pair of games against ranked opponents at the Dallas Center-Grimes Invitational on Friday. Centennial dropped a 5-1 decision to No. 6 Indianola in a matchup between two of the state's hottest teams. The Indians (29-4) posted their 17th consecutive victory while snapping the Jaguars' seven-game winning … [Read more...] about Jaguars fall to Indianola, then top Winterset at DC-G Invitational