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After losing late lead against Carlisle, Hawks will host Waukee NW Thursday

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For the second time this week, the Ankeny baseball team couldn't hold on to a seventh-inning lead. Carlisle rallied for two runs in the top of the seventh to post a 7-6 victory at 10th-ranked Ankeny in a non-conference game on Wednesday. Both squads are now 10-8 on the season. On Monday, the Hawks rallied for six runs in the seventh inning to take an … [Read more...] about After losing late lead against Carlisle, Hawks will host Waukee NW Thursday

Ankeny Christian Academy baseball team enjoying historic season on diamond

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For the first time in school history, the Ankeny Christian Academy baseball team is ranked among the top 10 squads in Class 1A. The Eagles are ranked eighth with a 17-0 record, including a 9-0 mark in the Bluegrass Conference. "It's great recognition for the boys for all their hard work," said ACA coach Craig Dueker. The Eagles remained unbeaten … [Read more...] about Ankeny Christian Academy baseball team enjoying historic season on diamond

No. 4 Carlisle uses 4-run 1st inning to beat Jaguars in non-conference game

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The Ankeny Centennial softball team couldn't recover from a slow start. The sixth-ranked Jaguars gave up four runs in the first inning and went on to drop a 6-4 decision in a non-conference game on Tuesday at Carlisle, the No. 4 team in Class 4A. The Wildcats (11-3) extended their winning streak to five games. Centennial fell to 10-7 on the … [Read more...] about No. 4 Carlisle uses 4-run 1st inning to beat Jaguars in non-conference game

Hawkettes top Fort Dodge in 9 innings before Dodgers snap AHS winning streak

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The Ankeny softball team's winning streak finally came to an end on Monday night. But not until after the 15th-ranked Hawkettes proved that they can play with one of the state's best squads. Ankeny posted a 2-1 victory at No. 4 Fort Dodge in nine innings before the Dodgers rebounded to win the nightcap of a doubleheader, 9-4. That loss ended the … [Read more...] about Hawkettes top Fort Dodge in 9 innings before Dodgers snap AHS winning streak

Jaguars sweep Ames, move into tie for 3rd place with Little Cyclones at 6-4

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Monday's hot and humid weather provided a challenge for the Ankeny Centennial baseball team. The Jaguars overcame the stifling conditions to sweep a doubleheader against visiting Ames. They posted an 8-5 victory in the opener, then completed the sweep with a 17-2 win in four innings. "It was our first real hot day of the year, and you worry about your … [Read more...] about Jaguars sweep Ames, move into tie for 3rd place with Little Cyclones at 6-4

‘STAYING HOME’: Three-star athlete Patton to play football for Cyclones

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Ankeny defensive back Jamison Patton has verbally committed to play football for Iowa State. Patton announced his decision via Twitter on Monday. He tweeted: "STAYING HOME #CyclONEnation". Patton transferred to Ankeny in the spring from Des Moines Roosevelt, where he starred as a dual-threat quarterback. He was recruited by Power Five schools as an … [Read more...] about ‘STAYING HOME’: Three-star athlete Patton to play football for Cyclones

Solis’ walk-off single sparks Jaguars to doubleheader sweep over Ames

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Lauren Solis and the Ankeny Centennial softball team didn't give up after the Jaguars fell behind visiting Ames, 6-1, in the first game of Monday's doubleheader. Sixth-ranked Centennial rallied for a 7-6 victory on Solis' walk-off single in the seventh inning, then completed a sweep with an 11-3 win over the No. 11 Little Cyclones in the nightcap. The … [Read more...] about Solis’ walk-off single sparks Jaguars to doubleheader sweep over Ames

Hawks salvage split of twinbill at Fort Dodge, drop out of first-place tie

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The Ankeny baseball team dropped out of a first-place tie with seventh-ranked Waukee Northwest in the CIML Iowa Conference on Monday, but salvaged a split of a doubleheader at Fort Dodge to remain in the thick of the league race. The No. 10 Hawks posted a 7-1 victory in the nightcap after dropping a 10-8 decision in the opener. They are now 9-3 in the … [Read more...] about Hawks salvage split of twinbill at Fort Dodge, drop out of first-place tie

Kovacs again named to IHSSCA all-state first team; 5 others also honored

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It's been a storybook senior season for Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer standout Courtney Kovacs. Earlier this month, Kovacs led the Jaguars to the Class 3A state championship and was named captain of the all-tournament team. She was a repeat pick to the Class 3A all-state first team by the Iowa Girls' Coaches Association. Now, Kovacs has been honored … [Read more...] about Kovacs again named to IHSSCA all-state first team; 5 others also honored

Ankeny’s Newhard, Centennial’s Duax named to Class 3A all-state first team

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Four Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer standouts have received all-state honors from the Iowa High School Soccer Coaches Association along with a pair of Ankeny stars. Senior forward Lucas Newhard of Ankeny and sophomore midfielder Ty Duax of Centennial were both selected to the Class 3A first team. Junior forward Rashidi Ishibwami of Centennial and senior … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Newhard, Centennial’s Duax named to Class 3A all-state first team

‘It was a tough day for us’: Jaguars fall to W. Delaware, Cedar Rapids Kennedy

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The Ankeny Centennial baseball team was hoping to follow up Friday's Senior Night victory over Sioux City West with two more wins on Saturday in Cedar Rapids. Instead, the Jaguars suffered a pair of losses at Mount Mercy University. Centennial dropped a 13-7 decision to West Delaware in its opening game. The Hawks (17-6) used a 12-run fourth inning to … [Read more...] about ‘It was a tough day for us’: Jaguars fall to W. Delaware, Cedar Rapids Kennedy

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Mariah Parton, Ankeny softball

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Senior outfielder Mariah Parton has helped the 15th-ranked Ankeny softball team to an 11-4 record. She is batting .478 with a team-high 22 RBIs and has stolen 12 bases in 13 attempts. Parton went 2-for-3, stole four bases and scored three runs in Ankeny's 4-3 win over Mount Ayr in the John Stevens Classic on Saturday at Creston. She was named the team's … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Mariah Parton, Ankeny softball

‘We’ve got something special’: Hawkettes complete 8-0 week with 2 more wins

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The 15th-ranked Ankeny softball team is one of the hottest squads in the state. The Hawkettes extended their winning streak to eight games with two more victories on Saturday in the John Stevens Classic at Creston. They posted a 4-3 win over Mount Ayr, then followed with a 5-3 triumph over Knoxville--the No. 10 team in Class 4A. Ankeny, which also won … [Read more...] about ‘We’ve got something special’: Hawkettes complete 8-0 week with 2 more wins

Surging Hawkettes rout Atlantic, Creston, will play two more games on Saturday

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Ankeny's Kendra Winfrey punished the Creston softball team with her bat during the John Stevens Classic on Friday. The junior's left arm was a potent weapon as well. Winfrey went 4-for-4 with a home run, a double and four RBIs while also pitching four scoreless innings to lead the 15th-ranked Hawkettes to a 15-0 victory over host Creston, the No. 9 … [Read more...] about Surging Hawkettes rout Atlantic, Creston, will play two more games on Saturday

Seniors lead Centennial baseball team to 9-1 victory over Sioux City West

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Seven of the seniors on the Ankeny Centennial baseball team got a chance to start Friday's Senior Night game against visiting Sioux City West. Some of them played a key role in the Jaguars' 9-1 victory in the non-conference game. Lincoln Lacey improved his record to 2-0 with a strong performance on the mound, allowing just four hits over the first six … [Read more...] about Seniors lead Centennial baseball team to 9-1 victory over Sioux City West

Iowa pitcher Brecht named freshman all-American by Collegiate Baseball

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Former Ankeny baseball star Brody Brecht has been named a freshman all-American by Collegiate Baseball. Brecht was honored along with Iowa teammate Keaton Anthony, becoming the 10th and 11th Hawkeyes to earn freshman all-American honors and the first since Peyton Williams in 2020. It is the third time in program history Iowa has had multiple players earn … [Read more...] about Iowa pitcher Brecht named freshman all-American by Collegiate Baseball

Hawks rout Marshalltown twice, remain tied for CIML Iowa Conference lead

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The Ankeny baseball team remained tied for first place in the CIML Iowa Conference by sweeping a doubleheader on Wednesday at Marshalltown. The Hawks used an eight-run fifth inning to win the opener, 16-5. They then won another five-inning contest, 13-0, to complete the sweep. Ankeny improved to 8-2 in the conference and 9-6 overall. The Hawks are tied … [Read more...] about Hawks rout Marshalltown twice, remain tied for CIML Iowa Conference lead

Billings, Hawkettes sweep Marshalltown, extend winning streak to 4 games

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Ashtyn Billings and the Ankeny softball team enjoyed a big day on Wednesday at Marshalltown. Billings (2-2) tossed a three-hitter and had five strikeouts to lead the Hawkettes to a 12-0 victory in six innings in the first game of a CIML Iowa Conference doubleheader. She also went 2-for-4 at the plate and drove in three runs. Billings then went 4-for-4 … [Read more...] about Billings, Hawkettes sweep Marshalltown, extend winning streak to 4 games

Jaguars juggle their lineup, then top North Polk to improve record to 8-6

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Ankeny Centennial softball coach Brett Delaney juggled his lineup after the Jaguars scored just two runs in a doubleheader loss at top-ranked Waukee Northwest on Monday. Some of his moves paid off on Tuesday. Sophomore Addi Starr, moved from the leadoff position to the No. 3 spot in the batting order, went 2-for-3 with a pair of doubles and scored a … [Read more...] about Jaguars juggle their lineup, then top North Polk to improve record to 8-6