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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

SENIOR NIGHT SWEEP: Jaguars romp to pair of victories over Marshalltown

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Jenna Wendt and Maggie Fisher hurled the Ankeny Centennial softball team to a doubleheader sweep over visiting Marshalltown on Senior Night. Wendt tossed a five-hitter and had eight strikeouts as the 11th-ranked Jaguars rolled to an 11-1 victory in five innings in Wednesday's opener. She raised her record to 3-2. Fisher then scattered seven hits and … [Read more...] about SENIOR NIGHT SWEEP: Jaguars romp to pair of victories over Marshalltown

Krueger, Larson earn all-state honors along with Pederson, Wahlberg

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Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer standouts Joe Krueger and Evan Larson have received all-state honors from the Iowa High School Soccer Coaches Association along with the Ankeny duo of Kyle Pederson and Conor Wahlberg. Krueger, a senior defender, was named to the Class 3A first team. He scored four goals this season and was the leader of a defensive unit … [Read more...] about Krueger, Larson earn all-state honors along with Pederson, Wahlberg

Jaguars blank Urbandale after J-Hawks win completion of suspended game

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It took more than three weeks--and some more delays due to the weather--but the Ankeny Centennial softball team was finally able to complete its doubleheader against visiting Urbandale on Tuesday. The first game of the non-conference twinbill had been suspended on May 28 when the home-plate umpire was unable to continue after being hit by a foul ball. The … [Read more...] about Jaguars blank Urbandale after J-Hawks win completion of suspended game

Hawkettes rout Mason City on Senior Night before dropping second game

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Every time the Ankeny softball team takes a step forward, the Hawkettes almost immediately take one step back. That was the case again on Monday as Ankeny split a CIML Iowa Conference doubleheader against visiting Mason City. The 13th-ranked Hawkettes rolled to a 10-0 victory in five innings in the opener before dropping a 6-5 decision in the … [Read more...] about Hawkettes rout Mason City on Senior Night before dropping second game

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Andrew Tilton, Ankeny Centennial baseball

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Senior Andrew Tilton has helped the Ankeny Centennial baseball team to a 13-11 record. He is batting .200 with one RBI. Tilton has made five appearances on the mound, including one start. He has compiled a 2-0 mark with a 2.88 ERA. "Andrew has filled several key roles for us this year: relief pitcher, starting pitcher, and he has started at third … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Andrew Tilton, Ankeny Centennial baseball

Ankeny baseball team sweeps Mason City, closes in on conference title

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The Ankeny baseball team is considered one of the top contenders to win the Class 4A state championship. Following Monday's doubleheader against visiting Mason City, the fourth-ranked Hawks are a virtual lock to capture the CIML Iowa Conference crown. Ankeny rolled to a pair of run-rule victories over the Mohawks, posting a 14-1 win in five innings and … [Read more...] about Ankeny baseball team sweeps Mason City, closes in on conference title

No. 1 Fort Dodge edges Centennial twice, moves closer to league crown

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The race for the CIML Iowa Conference softball title isn't over yet. But Monday's doubleheader at Fort Dodge tilted the odds heavily in the top-ranked Dodgers' favor. Fort Dodge swept both games against No. 11 Ankeny Centennial, 1-0 and 3-2, to take a commanding lead in the league race. The Dodgers are now 11-1 in the conference and 22-4 overall, while … [Read more...] about No. 1 Fort Dodge edges Centennial twice, moves closer to league crown

Jaguars sweep Fort Dodge, move into 2nd-place tie in CIML Iowa Conference

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Damin Churchman and the Ankeny Centennial baseball team are on a roll. Churchman helped the Jaguars to a sweep of a CIML Iowa Conference doubleheader on Monday at Fort Dodge. He scored three times in a 5-4 victory in eight innings in the opener, then earned the win on the mound in the nightcap as Centennial completed the sweep with a 12-6 triumph. The … [Read more...] about Jaguars sweep Fort Dodge, move into 2nd-place tie in CIML Iowa Conference

Hawkettes roll past Sioux City East, finish 11th at Fort Dodge Invitational

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When the Ankeny softball team plays like it did on Saturday against Sioux City East, the 13th-ranked Hawkettes are a threat to beat any opponent in the state. Ankeny pounded out 15 hits and rolled to a 12-0 victory over the Black Raiders in four innings in the 11th-place game at the Fort Dodge Invitational. The Hawkettes went 2-2 in the two-day tournament … [Read more...] about Hawkettes roll past Sioux City East, finish 11th at Fort Dodge Invitational

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Colin Riggs, Ankeny baseball

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Senior third baseman and catcher Colin Riggs has helped the fifth-ranked Ankeny baseball team to a 14-6 record. Riggs has played in all 20 games, starting 18 times. He is batting .351 with two home runs, three doubles and 14 RBIs. Here is some inside info on Riggs: How is the season going thus far? The season is going pretty well. We have had our … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Colin Riggs, Ankeny baseball

Centennial’s Smith named 4A At-Large Coach of the Year by IATC

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Ankeny Centennial boys' track coach Nate Smith has been named a Class 4A At-Large Coach of the Year by the Iowa Association of Track Coaches. Smith guided Centennial to a third-place finish in last month's Class 4A state meet, the school's highest finish ever. The Jaguars racked up 61 points, finishing behind only Cedar Falls (87) and Dowling Catholic … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Smith named 4A At-Large Coach of the Year by IATC

‘I try to zone them out’: Brecht ignores scouts, hurls Hawks to 3-1 win at S.E. Polk

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Ankeny's Brody Brecht continues to thrive under pressure. Overcoming triple-digit temperatures and the distraction of more than a dozen scouts from MLB, Brecht pitched another gem on Thursday at Southeast Polk, allowing just one unearned run on three hits over 6 1/3 innings and recording 11 strikeouts as the fifth-ranked Hawks salvaged a split of a … [Read more...] about ‘I try to zone them out’: Brecht ignores scouts, hurls Hawks to 3-1 win at S.E. Polk

Jaguars keep North winless by rolling to a pair of three-inning victories

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The struggling Des Moines North softball team is due for a break. However, Thursday's non-conference doubleheader at Ankeny Centennial wasn't what the Polar Bears needed. The 11th-ranked Jaguars cruised to a pair of three-inning victories over their winless opponent. They posted a 14-0 triumph in the opener, then completed the sweep with a 21-0 … [Read more...] about Jaguars keep North winless by rolling to a pair of three-inning victories

Centennial baseball team erupts for 30 runs in victory over Polar Bears

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Thursday's non-conference game against visiting Des Moines North provided an opportunity for Ankeny Centennial baseball coach Mark Hey to go deep into his bench. Even if the contest lasted just four innings. The Jaguars exploded for 17 runs in the first inning and then added 13 more in the second to post a 30-0 victory. It was the most lopsided win in … [Read more...] about Centennial baseball team erupts for 30 runs in victory over Polar Bears

Hawkettes head to Fort Dodge Invite after being swept by S.E. Polk

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The Ankeny softball team won't have much time to regroup after losing both games of a non-conference doubleheader on Thursday at Southeast Polk. The Hawkettes will head to Fort Dodge this weekend for the Fort Dodge Invitational, which boasts 13 ranked teams in the 16-team tournament. No. 13 Ankeny will play Central Springs (16-4), the No. 6 team in Class … [Read more...] about Hawkettes head to Fort Dodge Invite after being swept by S.E. Polk

Ankeny Fanatic announces its all-time Ankeny baseball team (1st team)

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Nobody has been more associated with the Ankeny baseball program than Mel Murken. Murken coached the Hawks for 32 years and racked up 620 victories at the school. He's a member of the Iowa High School Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame. In 1992, Murken guided Ankeny to the first state championship in school history. Two of the stars on that … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic announces its all-time Ankeny baseball team (1st team)

‘I felt that UNI would really push me’: Centennial’s Hill to run for Panthers

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Throughout most of her high school career, Ankeny Centennial senior Millie Hill thought she was going to play volleyball at the collegiate level. It wasn't until a few months ago that Hill discovered she had a greater passion for track. The two-sport athlete has now decided to join the Northern Iowa women's track and field program. She will be a … [Read more...] about ‘I felt that UNI would really push me’: Centennial’s Hill to run for Panthers