The Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team ran into some bad luck on Tuesday before the start of the Class 2A state team tournament semifinals at Johnston. The Jaguars lost their No. 1 player, Abbie Peterson, to an ankle injury. "I just woke up (Monday) and went to practice and then after that it started really hurting," said Peterson, who placed second … [Read more...] about Without injured star, Centennial girls earn fourth-place finish in Class 2A tourney
After falling to North Polk, Ankeny routs Wildcats in 5 innings at Heggen Classic
The Ankeny baseball team rebounded from a 4-1 loss to North Polk with an 11-1 victory over Davenport North in five innings in the Tim Heggen Classic on Saturday at Ankeny. The Hawks pounded out eight hits in the win over Davenport North (2-5). They scored four runs in the first inning, two in the second, one in the third, one in the fourth and three more … [Read more...] about After falling to North Polk, Ankeny routs Wildcats in 5 innings at Heggen Classic
No. 2 Jaguars rally past Independence, Davenport North to remain unbeaten
For the first time this season, the Ankeny Centennial baseball team had to rally from behind in order to remain unbeaten. The second-ranked Jaguars overcame early deficits to defeat both Independence and Davenport North in the Tim Heggen Classic on Saturday at Ankeny. They raised their record to 8-0. "It was a long week," said Centennial coach Mark … [Read more...] about No. 2 Jaguars rally past Independence, Davenport North to remain unbeaten
‘We are having a ton of fun’: Hawkettes rebound from first loss to beat Winterset
The ninth-ranked Ankeny softball team won two of three games on Saturday against ranked opponents at the Winterset Invitational. The Hawkettes opened the tournament with an 8-1 win over Interstate 35, the No. 5 team in Class 2A. After dropping a 7-1 decision to ADM (Adel), Ankeny then rebounded with a 4-0 victory over Winterset. ADM and Winterset are … [Read more...] about ‘We are having a ton of fun’: Hawkettes rebound from first loss to beat Winterset
Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Ty Duax, Ankeny Centennial boys’ soccer
Junior midfielder/forward Ty Duax is one of the captains for the 10th-ranked Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team. He helped the Jaguars to a 2-1 victory at No. 4 Waukee Northwest in a Class 4A substate final on Wednesday. Duax has racked up 20 points this season on seven goals and six assists. He has helped lead his team to a 9-5 record. Duax, the son … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Ty Duax, Ankeny Centennial boys’ soccer