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Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Kori Lincicum, Ankeny Centennial softball

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Junior pitcher and outfielder Kori Lincicum has helped the third-ranked Ankeny Centennial softball team to a 23-9 record, including a 15-5 mark in the CIML Conference. Lincicum is batting .418 with nine home runs, eight doubles and 31 RBIs. In the circle, she has compiled a 7-4 record with a 2.27 ERA and 68 strikeouts. Here is some inside info on … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Kori Lincicum, Ankeny Centennial softball

Hawks rally for walk-off win over No. 2 C.R. Prairie, then top N. Scott at Prange Classic

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Ankeny coach Joe Balvanz often reminds his players that baseball is a unique sport. "I tell the guys all the time, 'This is the only game where you can't run out the clock. You can't dribble it out. You can't kneel on it. If you have outs left, you have a puncher's chance,'" Balvanz said. That proved to be the case in the Brent Prange Classic on … [Read more...] about Hawks rally for walk-off win over No. 2 C.R. Prairie, then top N. Scott at Prange Classic

‘We played some very good competition’: Hawkettes place 8th at Linn-Mar Invite

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For the second weekend in a row, the Ankeny softball squad earned an eighth-place finish in a 16-team tournament by winning its first-round game before dropping the next three contests. The Hawkettes posted a 5-0 victory over North Linn in the Linn-Mar Invitational on Friday at Marion. They then dropped a 6-2 decision in the quarterfinals to Cedar Rapids … [Read more...] about ‘We played some very good competition’: Hawkettes place 8th at Linn-Mar Invite

S.E. Polk boys use 5-run 3rd inning to win make-up contest against Jaguars

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The Southeast Polk baseball team batted around in the third inning and went on to beat ninth-ranked Ankeny Centennial, 9-4, in a CIML Conference make-up game on Saturday at Pleasant Hill. Kaden Hills hit a three-run triple to ignite the Rams' five-run inning that erased Centennial's early 2-1 lead. Noah Trexel followed with an RBI single off Colton Arndt … [Read more...] about S.E. Polk boys use 5-run 3rd inning to win make-up contest against Jaguars

Rams pound out 13 hits, defeat Centennial in 5 innings to capture season series

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This time, the Ankeny Centennial softball team was unable to make a huge comeback against CIML Conference rival Southeast Polk. Kennedy Borud and Jesslyn Stairs combined for six hits and five RBIs as the sixth-ranked Rams rolled to a 9-1 victory over No. 3 Centennial in five innings in the completion of a suspended game on Saturday at Pleasant … [Read more...] about Rams pound out 13 hits, defeat Centennial in 5 innings to capture season series

Bartine, Ott hit homers, drive in 4 runs in Centennial’s 5-inning victory over J-Hawks

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Friday's completion of a postponed CIML Conference softball game at Ankeny Centennial may have been a preview of a Class 5A regional semifinal next month. The third-ranked Jaguars erupted for eight runs in the fifth inning to walk off with a 14-6 victory over Urbandale. The contest was previously suspended due to rain on June 16. Coach Brett Delaney's … [Read more...] about Bartine, Ott hit homers, drive in 4 runs in Centennial’s 5-inning victory over J-Hawks

Jags get walk-off, inside-the-park homer from Reed, win twice at Prange Classic

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The Ankeny Centennial baseball team defeated a pair of ranked opponents in the Brent Prange Classic on Friday. The ninth-ranked Jaguars posted 3-2 wins over Van Meter and Ballard (Huxley). Van Meter is the No. 3 team in Class 2A, while Ballard is the No. 5 team in Class 3A. "I'm very proud of the guys," said Centennial coach Mark Hey. "It was a great … [Read more...] about Jags get walk-off, inside-the-park homer from Reed, win twice at Prange Classic

‘It’s a really cool opportunity’: Riordan named Central men’s basketball coach

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Former Ankeny basketball standout Conor Riordan got a call less than two weeks ago that changed his life. On the other end of the phone was Central College men's basketball coach Joe Steinkamp, who told his assistant coach that he was considering stepping down. "Not many people have given the Central program what he has. He's been an incredible mentor … [Read more...] about ‘It’s a really cool opportunity’: Riordan named Central men’s basketball coach

Regional softball pairings announced: Jaguars earn top seed, Ankeny hits road

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The Class 5A regional softball pairings have been announced by the Iowa Girls' High School Athletic Union. Third-ranked Ankeny Centennial (22-8) is the top seed in Region 3 and will host Urbandale (7-18) or Des Moines North (0-10) in a regional semifinal on Saturday, July 12 at 7 p.m. No. 14 Cedar Rapids Kennedy (17-15) will host Waterloo West (12-18) in … [Read more...] about Regional softball pairings announced: Jaguars earn top seed, Ankeny hits road

‘You don’t like losses, but we’ll regroup’: Jags fall to Waukee NW, drop out of first

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Ankeny Centennial's perch atop the CIML Conference baseball standings only lasted about 14 hours. After moving into sole possession of first place with a doubleheader sweep over visiting Ankeny on Wednesday night, the ninth-ranked Jaguars were back on their home field Thursday morning for a showdown against No. 6 Waukee Northwest, which gave coach Jeremy … [Read more...] about ‘You don’t like losses, but we’ll regroup’: Jags fall to Waukee NW, drop out of first

‘That’s a good squad’: Red-hot Wolves roll past Centennial for 18th straight victory

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The Ankeny Centennial softball team entered Thursday's showdown against visiting Waukee Northwest as one of the hottest squads in the state. Unfortunately, the Jaguars' opponent came into the morning contest even hotter. Top-ranked Northwest extended its winning streak to 18 games with a convincing 8-0 victory over No. 4 Centennial, which lost for the … [Read more...] about ‘That’s a good squad’: Red-hot Wolves roll past Centennial for 18th straight victory

‘We just find ways to win’: Dramatic rally in 7th allows Centennial to sweep Hawks

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Isaac Bruhl hesitated only briefly as he rounded third base. The Ankeny Centennial senior raced home from second on a fielder's choice to cap a dramatic four-run rally in the bottom of the seventh inning, giving the ninth-ranked Jaguars a 5-4 win over visiting Ankeny and a sweep of a CIML Conference baseball doubleheader on Wednesday. "That was … [Read more...] about ‘We just find ways to win’: Dramatic rally in 7th allows Centennial to sweep Hawks

‘Kori has grown up so much’: Lincicum hits, pitches Jags to sweep over Ankeny

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(Story by Stephen McDaniel) Kori Lincicum left her fingerprints all over a pair of Jaguar victories against their crosstown rival. The Ankeny Centennial junior walked off a 5-3 win with a two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning before tossing a four-hitter in an 8-0 shutout as the fourth-ranked Jaguars swept a doubleheader over visiting Ankeny … [Read more...] about ‘Kori has grown up so much’: Lincicum hits, pitches Jags to sweep over Ankeny

Road to state could go through Iowa City for Centennial, Ankeny baseball teams

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The road to the state tournament could potentially go through Iowa City for both the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial baseball teams. Ninth-ranked Centennial (14-7) has been placed in Class 4A Substate 7 by the Iowa High School Athletic Association. The second-seeded Jaguars will host Marshalltown (6-15) in a quarterfinal game on Friday, July 11 at 7 … [Read more...] about Road to state could go through Iowa City for Centennial, Ankeny baseball teams

Jaguars sweep Waukee, move within a half-game of first place in CIML standings

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The Ankeny Centennial softball team moved within a half-game of first place in the CIML Conference by sweeping a doubleheader against visiting Waukee on Tuesday. The fourth-ranked Jaguars posted a 3-0 victory in the first game, which resumed on Tuesday after being suspended due to rain last Wednesday. They then routed the No. 13 Warriors, 10-0, in four … [Read more...] about Jaguars sweep Waukee, move within a half-game of first place in CIML standings

AHS pitchers shine, but Hawkettes drop pair of close games at No. 3 Johnston

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The Ankeny softball team dropped both games of a doubleheader on Tuesday at Johnston in familiar fashion. The third-ranked Dragons scored a run in the sixth inning to post a 3-2 victory in the first game, which was completed after being suspended due to rain on Wednesday. They then got a run in both the sixth and seventh innings to rally for a 2-1 win in … [Read more...] about AHS pitchers shine, but Hawkettes drop pair of close games at No. 3 Johnston

‘Visiting’ Hawks top Urbandale in make-up game on their home field, face Jags next

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The Ankeny baseball players felt right at home as the visiting squad on Tuesday. Playing on their home field, the Hawks scored in each of the first five innings and went on to defeat Urbandale, 7-2, in a CIML Conference game. The contest was supposed to be played at Urbandale on Monday, but was postponed due to rain. The J-Hawks then agreed to play at … [Read more...] about ‘Visiting’ Hawks top Urbandale in make-up game on their home field, face Jags next

Arndt, Miller combine on 1-hitter as Jaguars complete 7-2 win over Urbandale

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The Ankeny Centennial baseball team completed a 7-2 victory over visiting Urbandale on Tuesday afternoon. The CIML Conference game had been suspended due to rain on June 16. The ninth-ranked Jaguars improved to 9-5 in the league and 14-7 overall, while Urbandale's records dropped to 3-13 and 8-15. Centennial pitchers Colton Arndt and Brekken Miller … [Read more...] about Arndt, Miller combine on 1-hitter as Jaguars complete 7-2 win over Urbandale