The Ankeny Centennial softball team has rebounded nicely from a season-opening loss. The Jaguars--who dropped a 15-5 decision in their opener at Waukee on Monday--rolled to a 13-0 win at Newton in five innings on Wednesday. They then followed with another 13-0 victory on Thursday, this time at Saydel in three innings. "We're starting to hit the ball a … [Read more...] about Centennial softball team romps to back-to-back 13-0 victories
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Centennial softball team opens season with 15-5 loss at No. 6 Waukee
The season got off to a rough start on Monday for the Ankeny Centennial softball team. The Jaguars traveled to Waukee for a matchup against the sixth-ranked Warriors, who pounded out 14 hits and rolled to a 15-5 victory in six innings. Molly Platte and Reagan Bartholomew each had a pair of doubles in the win. The duo combined to knock in seven … [Read more...] about Centennial softball team opens season with 15-5 loss at No. 6 Waukee
New Centennial softball coach to rely heavily on 10 seniors
Ankeny Centennial's Kayla Stone pitches to an Ames batter during a game last year. Stone and the Jaguars will play at Waukee in their season opener on Monday. (Photo by Drue Wolfe) When the Ankeny Centennial softball team opened its season on Monday at sixth-ranked Waukee, the Jaguars were able to put an experienced lineup on the field. Several veteran … [Read more...] about New Centennial softball coach to rely heavily on 10 seniors
The Gift of Life: Shirley resumes coaching career after double lung transplant
Former Ankeny Centennial softball coach Garland Shirley is now the head softball coach at Clarke University in Dubuque. Shirley has made a full recovery after undergoing a double lung transplant at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., on Nov. 14, 2017. (Photos courtesy of Garland Shirley) When Garland Shirley wakes up on Christmas morning, he won't need … [Read more...] about The Gift of Life: Shirley resumes coaching career after double lung transplant
Ankeny assistant Delaney named Centennial softball coach
Brett Delaney took advantage of a second opportunity to apply for the head softball coaching position at Ankeny Centennial. This time, he got it. The Ankeny assistant has been named the Jaguars' head coach. His hiring was approved by the Ankeny School Board on Monday night. "I'm pretty excited," Delaney said. "It's been a fun process to go through, … [Read more...] about Ankeny assistant Delaney named Centennial softball coach