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Blimpie Sub of the Week: Jenna Wendt, Ankeny Centennial softball

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Senior pitcher Jenna Wendt helped the Ankeny Centennial softball team to a 33-10 record and a second-place finish in Class 5A this season. Wendt posted a 6-2 mark with a 4.24 ERA. She also batted .302 with one home run, three doubles and 18 RBIs. Wendt, who will play for Northwestern College next year, played a key role in the Jaguars' 8-1 victory … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Jenna Wendt, Ankeny Centennial softball

‘We still got second, and that’s good’: Jaguars settle for runner-up trophy

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Anna Christiansen vowed that the Ankeny Centennial softball team would be back to Harlan Rogers Park. "I'm extremely proud of this team, and these underclassmen are going to take this program places," Christiansen said after Friday night's Class 5A championship game at Fort Dodge. "This program is unlike any other in the state, and I'm extremely confident … [Read more...] about ‘We still got second, and that’s good’: Jaguars settle for runner-up trophy

‘Tonight just wasn’t our night’: Jaguars fall to Fort Dodge, Adams in 5A title game

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The clock struck midnight on Ankeny Centennial's Cinderella run through the state softball tournament. After knocking off two higher-ranked opponents earlier in the week, the 10th-ranked Jaguars dropped a 2-0 decision to No. 2 Fort Dodge in the Class 5A championship game on Friday night at Harlan Rogers Park in Fort Dodge. Jalen Adams tossed a … [Read more...] about ‘Tonight just wasn’t our night’: Jaguars fall to Fort Dodge, Adams in 5A title game

‘We want that championship’: Jaguars advance to Class 5A final for first time

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The Ankeny Centennial softball players got the rematch they wanted. The 10th-ranked Jaguars advanced to the Class 5A championship game with an 8-1 victory over No. 5 Pleasant Valley in the semifinals on Wednesday at Harlan Rogers Park in Fort Dodge. Centennial (33-9) will play No. 2 Fort Dodge (37-4) for the title on Friday at 7:30 p.m. The Jaguars … [Read more...] about ‘We want that championship’: Jaguars advance to Class 5A final for first time

Jaguars rally past Pleasant Valley, will play Fort Dodge for Class 5A crown

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Ankeny Centennial first baseman Lizzy Klunder was in the right spot at the right time to get a souvenir from the state softball tournament on Wednesday. Klunder caught a pop fly for the final out of the game as the 10th-ranked Jaguars defeated No. 5 Pleasant Valley, 8-1, in the Class 5A semifinals at Harlan Rogers Park in Fort Dodge. "I was running … [Read more...] about Jaguars rally past Pleasant Valley, will play Fort Dodge for Class 5A crown

‘We love being here’: Jaguars top City High, earn return trip to 5A semifinals

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A victory on Tuesday guaranteed that the seniors on the Ankeny Centennial softball team would get to play two more games together. The 10th-ranked Jaguars avoided playing in a meaningless consolation game on Wednesday by posting a 2-0 win over No. 6 Iowa City High in the quarterfinals of the Class 5A state tournament at Harlan Rogers Park in Fort … [Read more...] about ‘We love being here’: Jaguars top City High, earn return trip to 5A semifinals

‘Special KKKKKKKKK’ delivers again: Klug pitches Jaguars past Iowa City High

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Sam Klug tossed a three-hitter and had nine strikeouts to lead the 10th-ranked Ankeny Centennial softball team to a 2-0 victory over No. 6 Iowa City High in the quarterfinals of the Class 5A state tournament on Tuesday at Harlan Rogers Park in Fort Dodge. Klug (11-5) retired the last 11 batters that she faced as Centennial (32-9) advanced to the … [Read more...] about ‘Special KKKKKKKKK’ delivers again: Klug pitches Jaguars past Iowa City High

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Sydney Morris, Ankeny Centennial softball

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Sophomore outfielder Sydney Morris has helped the 10th-ranked Ankeny Centennial softball team to a 31-9 record. She hit her first varsity home run in the Jaguars' 3-2 victory at No. 4 Indianola in a Class 5A regional final on Tuesday, providing what proved to be the winning run as her squad advanced to the state tournament for the second straight … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Sydney Morris, Ankeny Centennial softball

Jaguars oust No. 4 Indianola, will play Iowa City High in Class 5A quarterfinals

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Sam Klug played a supporting role on last year's Ankeny Centennial softball team that earned a third-place finish in the Class 5A state tournament. Now, she'll get a chance to play a starring role at Harlan Rogers Park. Klug tossed a six-hitter and had six strikeouts to help the 10th-ranked Jaguars to a 3-2 victory at No. 4 Indianola in a regional … [Read more...] about Jaguars oust No. 4 Indianola, will play Iowa City High in Class 5A quarterfinals

SWEET REVENGE: Jaguars knock off Indianola, earn 2nd straight trip to state

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Ankeny Centennial softball players Ella Schulz and Anna Christiansen waited three years to get their revenge. When they finally got it on Tuesday night, it was pretty sweet. The duo helped the 10th-ranked Jaguars to a 3-2 victory at No. 4 Indianola in a Class 5A regional final. The win allowed Centennial to earn its second straight trip to the state … [Read more...] about SWEET REVENGE: Jaguars knock off Indianola, earn 2nd straight trip to state

Addi becomes a Starr: Freshman leads Jaguars past Ankeny in regional battle

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Addi Starr never lost faith in her Ankeny Centennial softball teammates. The other Jaguars never lost faith in Starr, either. The freshman third baseman hit a tying two-run double in the fifth inning and later added an RBI single to lead 10th-ranked Centennial to a 4-2 victory over visiting Ankeny in a Class 5A regional semifinal on Monday. It was the … [Read more...] about Addi becomes a Starr: Freshman leads Jaguars past Ankeny in regional battle

‘Taking care of business’: Jaguars sweep Mason City to close out regular season

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The Ankeny Centennial softball team is heading into postseason play with a full head of steam. The 10th-ranked Jaguars closed out the regular season on Tuesday by sweeping a doubleheader at Mason City. They rolled to a 15-0 victory in four innings, then completed the sweep with a 13-3 win in six innings. Centennial won all four games this season … [Read more...] about ‘Taking care of business’: Jaguars sweep Mason City to close out regular season

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Alee Edwards, Ankeny Centennial softball

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Junior Alee Edwards has helped the 10th-ranked Ankeny Centennial softball team to a 29-9 record. The Jaguars closed out the regular season on Tuesday by sweeping a doubleheader at Mason City. Edwards has played in 14 games, starting five times. She is batting .300 with four RBIs and six runs scored. Edwards had a two-run single in Centennial's 13-3 … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Alee Edwards, Ankeny Centennial softball

Jaguars fall to Earlham, then top DC-G for their school-record 27th victory

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The third time proved to be a charm for the Ankeny Centennial softball team. After dropping their previous two games, the 10th-ranked Jaguars finally broke the school record for most wins in a season with a 7-4 victory over Dallas Center-Grimes at the Dallas Center-Grimes Invitational on Friday. They raised their record to 27-9, surpassing the previous … [Read more...] about Jaguars fall to Earlham, then top DC-G for their school-record 27th victory

SEP’s Snetselaar tosses 7-hitter, blasts pair of homers in win over Jaguars

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The Ankeny Centennial softball team will have to wait at least another day to set a new school record for most victories in a season. The 10th-ranked Jaguars had a chance to break the mark on Thursday, but they saw their nine-game winning streak come to an end with a 6-5 loss at Southeast Polk in a non-conference contest. Ellie Snetselaar tossed a … [Read more...] about SEP’s Snetselaar tosses 7-hitter, blasts pair of homers in win over Jaguars

Jaguars sweep past Ames, tie school record for most wins in a season

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It was a good night for both Laurens on the Ankeny Centennial softball team. Lauren Solis homered in the first game, Lauren Gustofson tossed a four-hit shutout in the nightcap, and the 10th-ranked Jaguars tied the school record for most victories in a season by sweeping a doubleheader against visiting Ames on Wednesday. "I'm really proud of our whole … [Read more...] about Jaguars sweep past Ames, tie school record for most wins in a season

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Sam Klug, Ankeny Centennial softball

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Senior pitcher Sam Klug has helped the 10th-ranked Ankeny Centennial softball team to a 22-7 record. Klug has compiled a 6-4 mark with a 2.56 ERA. She has racked up 81 strikeouts while allowing just 13 walks in 63 innings of work. Here is some inside info on Klug: Congratulations on an outstanding season thus far. What has been the highlight for … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Sam Klug, Ankeny Centennial softball

Jaguars top Estherville at Prange Classic, then walk off with win over Urbandale

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The Ankeny Centennial softball team won a pair of games in the Brent Prange Classic on Friday at Centennial. The 10th-ranked Jaguars posted an 8-0 victory over Estherville Lincoln Central. They then followed with a 2-1 walk-off win over CIML rival Urbandale. Centennial raised its record to 22-7 on the season. The Jaguars were also slated to play Iowa … [Read more...] about Jaguars top Estherville at Prange Classic, then walk off with win over Urbandale

Third inning dooms Hawkettes in doubleheader loss at No. 1 Fort Dodge

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The third inning proved to be a disaster for the Ankeny softball team on Wednesday. Twice. Top-ranked Fort Dodge used a nine-run third inning to defeat the No. 13 Hawkettes, 14-0, in four innings in the first game of a CIML Iowa Conference doubleheader at Harlan Rogers Park. The host Dodgers then scored six runs in the third inning of the nightcap … [Read more...] about Third inning dooms Hawkettes in doubleheader loss at No. 1 Fort Dodge