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Kennedy, Ott, Scieszinski, Lincicum land spots on CIML Conference first team

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The Ankeny Centennial softball team placed four players on the CIML Conference first team and four more on the third team. Two others earned honorable mention, while Ankeny matched the Jaguars with 10 players recognized overall. Junior infielder Jordyn Kennedy, junior outfielder Mady Ott and senior pitcher Aubrey Scieszinski of Centennial were all named … [Read more...] about Kennedy, Ott, Scieszinski, Lincicum land spots on CIML Conference first team

Jaguars rout Cedar Falls in 6 innings to earn 3rd-place finish in Class 5A tourney

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Ankeny Centennial's Makenna Foster kneeled down on the infield to collect a souvenir from the Iowa Central Field at Harlan Rogers Park. The senior catcher scooped up some dirt and poured it into a container for safe keeping. "We've got these jars that say 'Dirty Dodge Beach', because we're like beach themed," Foster said of her squad. It was a … [Read more...] about Jaguars rout Cedar Falls in 6 innings to earn 3rd-place finish in Class 5A tourney

Centennial’s Kennedy, Ott named to Class 5A all-tournament team for 2nd time

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Ankeny Centennial softball stars Jordyn Kennedy and Mady Ott were both named to the Class 5A all-tournament team after leading the Jaguars to a third-place finish at Harlan Rogers Park in Fort Dodge. Both juniors were selected to the squad for the second time in three years. Kennedy was named the captain of the team in 2023 after Centennial won the state … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Kennedy, Ott named to Class 5A all-tournament team for 2nd time

‘We just didn’t get it done’: Kennedy’s big day not enough in Jaguars’ loss to NW

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The Ankeny Centennial softball team needed to get off to a good start if it wanted to pull off an upset against top-ranked Waukee Northwest. It didn't happen. The Wolves scored three runs in the first inning, added five more in the third and went on to beat No. 4 Centennial, 11-3, in five innings in the Class 5A semifinals on Wednesday at Harlan Rogers … [Read more...] about ‘We just didn’t get it done’: Kennedy’s big day not enough in Jaguars’ loss to NW

Centennial’s Foster, ACA’s Quick selected to play in Saturday’s IGCA All-Star games

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Seniors Makenna Foster of Ankeny Centennial and Katie Quick of Ankeny Christian Academy have been selected to play in the 2025 IGCA All-Star softball games on Saturday at Waukee High School. Both Foster and Quick will play for the White team, which will be coached by Brad Holub of Solon and Brett Delaney of Centennial. Ava Husak of North Polk will also be … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Foster, ACA’s Quick selected to play in Saturday’s IGCA All-Star games

Jaguars romp past Valley in 5 innings, earn shot to take down No. 1 Waukee NW

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After missing last year's Class 5A state tournament, Ankeny Centennial's juggernaut of a softball team has returned to Harlan Rogers Park. The fourth-ranked Jaguars--who outscored their three opponents by a 29-2 margin to win the crown in 2023--opened this year's tournament on Monday with a 9-0 win over No. 5 Valley in five innings in a Class 5A … [Read more...] about Jaguars romp past Valley in 5 innings, earn shot to take down No. 1 Waukee NW

Centennial star Kennedy named to 5A West all-district team for 3rd straight year

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Ankeny Centennial softball standout Jordyn Kennedy has been named to the Class 5A West all-district team for the third consecutive year by the Iowa Girls' Coaches Association. Kennedy was among five players from Ankeny to earn all-district honors. Fellow Centennial junior Mady Ott was a repeat pick to the all-district team, while Ankeny Christian Academy … [Read more...] about Centennial star Kennedy named to 5A West all-district team for 3rd straight year

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Landon Curtis, Ankeny Christian baseball

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Junior pitcher and infielder Landon Curtis helped the Ankeny Christian Academy baseball team to a 15-11 record. The Eagles closed out their season on Tuesday with a 6-2 loss to defending state champion Lynnville-Sully in a Class 1A substate final at Newton. Curtis batted .365 with eight doubles and 17 RBIs. On the mound, he compiled a 4-1 mark with a 2.47 … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Landon Curtis, Ankeny Christian baseball

‘I see it being a really good fit’: Ankeny star Aguirre commits to play for Sioux Falls

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Ankeny basketball star Rio Aguirre has verbally committed to play for the University of Sioux Falls. Aguirre, a guard, will join the Cougars' program in the fall of 2026. "I had been on a few other visits, but I don’t think this was a tough decision for me at all," said Aguirre. "(Assistant) coach (Drew) Guebert and (head) coach (Chris) Johnson really … [Read more...] about ‘I see it being a really good fit’: Ankeny star Aguirre commits to play for Sioux Falls

Jaguars rout C.R. Kennedy to advance to state, will play Valley for 4th time Monday

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This time, there was no slow start by the Ankeny Centennial softball team. Three days after the fourth-ranked Jaguars were forced to overcome a six-run deficit to beat Urbandale in their postseason opener, they never trailed in Tuesday's Class 5A regional final at Centennial. Coach Brett Delaney's team got a two-run homer from Mady Ott in the bottom of … [Read more...] about Jaguars rout C.R. Kennedy to advance to state, will play Valley for 4th time Monday

Defending state champ Lynnville-Sully ends Eagles’ season for 3rd straight year

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(Story by Stephen McDaniel) The Ankeny Christian Academy baseball team feels like it's on the cusp of making its first Class 1A state tournament in program history. But the Lynnville-Sully Hawks continue to be the major roadblock that the Eagles have yet to break through. ACA had its season ended with a close game in substate play against the Hawks … [Read more...] about Defending state champ Lynnville-Sully ends Eagles’ season for 3rd straight year

‘I’m always proud of this team’: Hawkettes drop nailbiter at S.E. Polk in regional final

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After playing her final game in an Ankeny softball uniform, senior Aubrey Lensmeyer hugged her coaches before walking off the field at Southeast Polk. Her high school career had come to an end just a few minutes earlier with a 3-2 loss in a Class 5A regional final on Tuesday. "I'm always proud of this team," said Lensmeyer. "It's been an up-and-down … [Read more...] about ‘I’m always proud of this team’: Hawkettes drop nailbiter at S.E. Polk in regional final

SUBSTATE SHOCKER: Linn-Mar cruises to 16-1 victory over No. 9 Jaguars in 6 innings

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(Story by Stephen McDaniel) When it comes to postseason baseball, all it takes is one team to get hot at the right moment to end another squad’s season. Ninth-ranked Ankeny Centennial was hoping that it could reach a Class 4A substate final at No. 6 Iowa City Liberty and potentially advance to the state tournament for the first time in program … [Read more...] about SUBSTATE SHOCKER: Linn-Mar cruises to 16-1 victory over No. 9 Jaguars in 6 innings

‘You tip your cap to her’: Newman pitcher Kruckenberg shuts down Eagles, 2-0

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The Ankeny Christian Academy softball team entered Monday's game at Mason City Newman having scored a total of 220 runs in the previous 19 contests. But the Eagles hadn't seen a pitcher like Newman righthander Sami Kruckenberg. The hard-throwing junior tossed a two-hitter and had 12 strikeouts to lead the ninth-ranked Knights to a 2-0 victory over No. … [Read more...] about ‘You tip your cap to her’: Newman pitcher Kruckenberg shuts down Eagles, 2-0

Jaguars overcome 6-0 deficit to beat Urbandale for 4th time, keep season alive

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(Story by Stephen McDaniel) The Ankeny Centennial softball team had played Urbandale three times before Saturday’s Class 5A regional semifinal, and each time the Jaguars cruised to an easy victory. But when it comes to postseason play, you never know what can happen. Visiting Urbandale threatened to put the fourth-ranked and top-seeded Jaguars on … [Read more...] about Jaguars overcome 6-0 deficit to beat Urbandale for 4th time, keep season alive

Jaguars romp past Marshalltown in 6 innings, will host Linn-Mar on Monday

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(Story by Stephen McDaniel) After three innings, the Ankeny Centennial baseball team found itself clinging to a one-run lead over visiting Marshalltown on Saturday. Then the Jaguars slammed the door shut. Ninth-ranked Centennial piled on nine runs in the next three innings to bring the Class 4A substate quarterfinal to an early end with an 11-1 … [Read more...] about Jaguars romp past Marshalltown in 6 innings, will host Linn-Mar on Monday