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Jaguars get their bats going, sweep doubleheader against Roosevelt

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After a rough start to the season, the Ankeny Centennial baseball team seems to have found a groove. The Jaguars improved their record to 3-4 by sweeping a non-conference doubleheader against visiting Des Moines Roosevelt on Wednesday. They posted a 12-2 victory in six innings in the opener, then completed the sweep with a 7-3 triumph. "We swung the … [Read more...] about Jaguars get their bats going, sweep doubleheader against Roosevelt

Hawkettes commit 6 errors, suffer their first loss of season at Dowling

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The Ankeny softball team struggled in the field on Wednesday at Dowling Catholic, committing six errors. It led to the Hawkettes' first loss of the season. The Maroons rallied for four runs in the fifth inning to post an 8-5 victory in the non-conference game. They improved to 3-2 on the year, while 13th-ranked Ankeny dropped to 5-1. "Our goal is … [Read more...] about Hawkettes commit 6 errors, suffer their first loss of season at Dowling

Peterson places 4th in singles, while Guan sisters finish 6th in doubles

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On one of the first few points of a Class 2A semifinal match between Ankeny Centennial's Abbie Peterson and Dowling Catholic's Allison Szalay, the two players traded groundstrokes back and forth for more than a minute before Peterson finally won the point. But the talented freshman decided that she didn't want to play the entire girls' tennis match in … [Read more...] about Peterson places 4th in singles, while Guan sisters finish 6th in doubles

Proctor’s goal lifts Hawkettes past Ames, closer to state tournament berth

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Elizabeth Proctor couldn't have picked a better time to score her first goal of the season. The freshman defender found the net in the 21st minute for the game's only goal and the eighth-ranked Ankeny girls' soccer team posted a 1-0 victory over No. 10 Ames in a Class 3A regional semifinal on Wednesday at Ankeny. It was the sixth straight win for the … [Read more...] about Proctor’s goal lifts Hawkettes past Ames, closer to state tournament berth

‘We were just firing on all cylinders’: Jaguars cruise to win in regional opener

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The Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team needs to win five games to capture the Class 3A state title. The next four might not be as easy as Wednesday's 10-0 victory over visiting Marshalltown in a regional semifinal. "Marshalltown put everything they could into the game," Centennial coach Chris Allen said on the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast on … [Read more...] about ‘We were just firing on all cylinders’: Jaguars cruise to win in regional opener

Jaguars to host Roland-Story after dropping 10-0 decision at Valley

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The Ankeny Centennial softball team will try to regroup after running into a buzzsaw on Wednesday at Valley. The sixth-ranked Tigers rolled to a 10-0 victory over No. 11 Centennial in six innings. They improved to 6-2 on the season. Valley took a 3-0 lead in the first inning against losing pitcher Sam Klug (2-2), who was later relieved by Jadeyn Stahr … [Read more...] about Jaguars to host Roland-Story after dropping 10-0 decision at Valley

Peterson advances to Class 2A semifinals, while Guans earn top-8 finish

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Ankeny Centennial's Abbie Peterson is just two wins away from winning a state tennis title as a freshman. Peterson advanced to the semifinals of the girls' Class 2A singles tournament with a pair of victories on Wednesday at Iowa City. She will play second-seeded Allison Szalay of Dowling Catholic on Thursday morning. "There was no clear cut No. 1 seed … [Read more...] about Peterson advances to Class 2A semifinals, while Guans earn top-8 finish

Webb closes out her career with 6 straight pars, places 9th in Class 4A

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Jaci Webb didn't know where she had placed when she completed her final round in the girls' Class 4A state meet on Wednesday at Otter Creek Golf Course. The Ankeny senior found out later that she had finished in the top 10. "I was thrilled to finish out my high school season the way I did, and a ninth-place finish just makes it even better," Webb … [Read more...] about Webb closes out her career with 6 straight pars, places 9th in Class 4A

Fulk, Hawks romp to doubleheader sweep over Mason City, even mark at 3-3

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Weston Fulk and the Ankeny baseball team are back on the winning track. Fulk had a huge night at the plate as the top-ranked Hawks swept a doubleheader at Mason City on Tuesday in their CIML Iowa Conference opener. He went 5-for-8 in the twinbill with four extra-base hits and four RBIs. Ankeny posted an 11-2 victory in the opener, then completed the … [Read more...] about Fulk, Hawks romp to doubleheader sweep over Mason City, even mark at 3-3

Oh, mercy: Hawkettes rout Mason City twice in pair of run-rule victories

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Pounding out 11 hits in the first game and 13 more in the nightcap, the 13th-ranked Ankeny softball team swept a doubleheader on Tuesday at Mason City in its CIML Iowa Conference opener. The Hawkettes rolled to a 14-3 victory in five innings in the opener. They then erupted for 10 runs in the fourth inning of the second game to complete the sweep, … [Read more...] about Oh, mercy: Hawkettes rout Mason City twice in pair of run-rule victories

Gustofson hits, hurls Centennial to twinbill split against No. 1 Dodgers

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Ankeny Centennial's Lauren Gustofson proved on Tuesday that she's a double threat on the softball diamond. She can beat opponents with her arm and her bat. Gustofson tossed a five-hitter with four strikeouts and also went 2-for-3 with a double, a home run and four RBIs to lead the 11th-ranked Jaguars to a 6-3 victory over No. 1 Fort Dodge in the second … [Read more...] about Gustofson hits, hurls Centennial to twinbill split against No. 1 Dodgers

Jaguars earn their first win of the season during split against Fort Dodge

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The Ankeny Centennial baseball team split a doubleheader against visiting Fort Dodge in the CIML Iowa Conference opener for both squads on Tuesday. The Jaguars won the opener, 4-3, for their first win of the season. Fort Dodge then won the nightcap, 5-3. Easton Miller went 3-for-4 and scored two runs for Centennial (1-4) in the first game. Joey Oakie … [Read more...] about Jaguars earn their first win of the season during split against Fort Dodge

‘They battled their brains out’: Jaguars take No. 4 Valley to PKs before falling

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An epic battle between two CIML boys' soccer rivals ended on Tuesday with a shootout in the quarterfinals of the Class 3A state tournament at Cownie Soccer Park. In the end, James Beaty delivered the game-winning kick to give fourth-ranked Valley a 1-0 victory over No. 6 Ankeny Centennial before a large crowd on Field 8. "I'm super proud of the boys," … [Read more...] about ‘They battled their brains out’: Jaguars take No. 4 Valley to PKs before falling

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Kellen Jones, Ankeny Centennial boys’ tennis

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Kellen Jones is a member of the Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team. He helped the Jaguars to a 9-5 dual-meet record this season. Jones posted a 6-6 mark in doubles. He teamed up with Jack Halverson for a fourth-place finish at No. 4 doubles in the Dennis Hoefle Invitational on April 23 at Ankeny. "Kellen was new to our team as a junior," said … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Kellen Jones, Ankeny Centennial boys’ tennis

Webb shoots 4-over-par 75 in opening round of Class 4A state meet

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Ankeny senior Jaci Webb carded a 4-over-par 75 on Tuesday in the opening round of the girls' Class 4A state meet at Otter Creek Golf Course. Webb is in sixth place heading into Wednesday's final round on her home course. "I was extremely happy with how I played today!" said Webb. "And I am looking forward to playing again tomorrow!" Webb's round … [Read more...] about Webb shoots 4-over-par 75 in opening round of Class 4A state meet

Jaguars pound out 19 hits in 10-0 win over Bettendorf, then tumble to Johnston

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Saturday's Johnston Invitational showed that the Ankeny Centennial softball team could be a contender to win the Class 5A state title this season. It also showed that the 11th-ranked Jaguars are capable of being on the short end of a run-rule game. In two drastically different contests, Centennial pounded out 19 hits in a 10-0 victory over No. 12 … [Read more...] about Jaguars pound out 19 hits in 10-0 win over Bettendorf, then tumble to Johnston

‘I believe I can achieve my goals there’: Neyail to play for Impact Academy

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Bentor Neyail's best basketball is still ahead of him. The Ankeny senior is hoping that a year of prep school hoops will help him reach his potential. Neyail has decided to play for Impact Academy in Las Vegas, Nev. He announced his decision via Twitter on Sunday. "What I liked about Impact was how they care about every individual athlete and focus … [Read more...] about ‘I believe I can achieve my goals there’: Neyail to play for Impact Academy

Iowa star Doocy named second-team all-Region by National Fastpitch Coaches

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Allison Doocy was still pitching for the Ankeny softball team the last time a University of Iowa player earned all-Region honors. On May 20, Doocy joined that exclusive club when she was named second-team all-Region by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association. Megan Blank was the last Hawkeye to receive that honor in 2014. Doocy, a senior pitcher, … [Read more...] about Iowa star Doocy named second-team all-Region by National Fastpitch Coaches

Ex-Centennial lineman Winters commits to play for McNeese State

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Former Ankeny Centennial football standout Trey Winters has found a new home. The offensive lineman announced earlier this month via Twitter that he had committed to play for McNeese State, one of the top FCS programs in the country. "I am excited to announce that I will be joining McNeese State University to join the Cowboys," Winters tweeted. "I’m so … [Read more...] about Ex-Centennial lineman Winters commits to play for McNeese State