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‘Our team is confident in our abilities’: Hawkettes win twice at Ottumwa Invite

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On two separate occasions this season, the Ankeny softball team's record dipped to the .500 mark after going through a difficult stretch. Each time, the Hawkettes responded with a winning streak. After getting off to a 5-0 start this season, Ankeny dropped its next five games before going on another five-game winning streak. Now, after falling to … [Read more...] about ‘Our team is confident in our abilities’: Hawkettes win twice at Ottumwa Invite

Jaguars fall to Earlham, then top DC-G for their school-record 27th victory

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The third time proved to be a charm for the Ankeny Centennial softball team. After dropping their previous two games, the 10th-ranked Jaguars finally broke the school record for most wins in a season with a 7-4 victory over Dallas Center-Grimes at the Dallas Center-Grimes Invitational on Friday. They raised their record to 27-9, surpassing the previous … [Read more...] about Jaguars fall to Earlham, then top DC-G for their school-record 27th victory

‘The boys just kept battling’: Jaguars score 3 runs in 7th to complete sweep

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A dramatic rally kept the Ankeny Centennial baseball team alive for a second-place finish in the CIML Iowa Conference. The Jaguars scored three runs in the bottom of the seventh inning to defeat visiting Ames, 8-7, and complete a sweep of a doubleheader on Wednesday. Nick Severson hit a sacrifice fly to center field to cap the rally. "The boys just … [Read more...] about ‘The boys just kept battling’: Jaguars score 3 runs in 7th to complete sweep

SEP’s Snetselaar tosses 7-hitter, blasts pair of homers in win over Jaguars

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The Ankeny Centennial softball team will have to wait at least another day to set a new school record for most victories in a season. The 10th-ranked Jaguars had a chance to break the mark on Thursday, but they saw their nine-game winning streak come to an end with a 6-5 loss at Southeast Polk in a non-conference contest. Ellie Snetselaar tossed a … [Read more...] about SEP’s Snetselaar tosses 7-hitter, blasts pair of homers in win over Jaguars

‘We’re just competing every game’: Hawks bash their way to another sweep

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The Ankeny baseball team took care of business quickly against an overmatched opponent on Wednesday. The third-ranked Hawks traveled to Marshalltown for a CIML Iowa Conference doubleheader and routed the Bobcats twice, posting a 12-0 victory in five innings and a 17-2 win in four innings. "We're just competing every game," said Ankeny catcher Tamden … [Read more...] about ‘We’re just competing every game’: Hawks bash their way to another sweep

Hawkettes commit just 1 error in doubleheader sweep at Marshalltown

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The Ankeny softball team has had a Jekyll and Hyde personality this season. On some nights, the Hawkettes have played like one of the best teams in Class 5A. But on other nights, they have struggled tremendously--especially in the field. Coach Dave Bingham's team cleaned up its defensive mistakes on Wednesday and rolled to a doubleheader sweep at … [Read more...] about Hawkettes commit just 1 error in doubleheader sweep at Marshalltown

Jaguars sweep past Ames, tie school record for most wins in a season

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It was a good night for both Laurens on the Ankeny Centennial softball team. Lauren Solis homered in the first game, Lauren Gustofson tossed a four-hit shutout in the nightcap, and the 10th-ranked Jaguars tied the school record for most victories in a season by sweeping a doubleheader against visiting Ames on Wednesday. "I'm really proud of our whole … [Read more...] about Jaguars sweep past Ames, tie school record for most wins in a season

Ankeny Christian Academy baseball team sets school record for most victories

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The Ankeny Christian Academy baseball team is enjoying the best season in school history. The Eagles lead the Bluegrass Conference with a 13-0 record and are 20-1 overall, setting a new ACA mark for most wins in a season. The previous record of 19 victories was set in the 2017-18 season. ACA's only loss came in the first game of a doubleheader at … [Read more...] about Ankeny Christian Academy baseball team sets school record for most victories

‘I just smiled from ear to ear’: Brecht named Gatorade Iowa Player of the Year

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Ankeny baseball star Brody Brecht woke up on Tuesday to a text message from his head coach, Joe Balvanz. "It said 'Congrats' and I opened it, and it was a link to the Gatorade POY," Brecht said. "I just smiled from ear to ear and was super honored to have been chosen. I thanked God and then got ready for practice." Brecht, a senior pitcher and … [Read more...] about ‘I just smiled from ear to ear’: Brecht named Gatorade Iowa Player of the Year

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Kayla Brummer, Ankeny softball

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Senior pitcher Kayla Brummer has helped the Ankeny softball team to a 15-15 record. Brummer has compiled a 1-4 mark with a 2.51 ERA. Opposing batters are hitting .262 against her. "Kayla is a dependable Hawkette and ready to compete when she is called into action," said Ankeny coach Dave Bingham. "She never wavers and is always steady as a rock. We … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Kayla Brummer, Ankeny softball

Hawks sweep Centennial again, clinch outright CIML Iowa Conference crown

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Even though Brody Brecht didn't take the mound on Monday night, the Ankeny baseball team still had more than enough talented arms to wrap up the CIML Iowa Conference championship. Weston Fulk tossed a one-hitter and had 11 strikeouts as the third-ranked Hawks rolled to a 10-0 victory over visiting Ankeny Centennial in six innings in the first game of a … [Read more...] about Hawks sweep Centennial again, clinch outright CIML Iowa Conference crown

‘It was just a fun battle for 14 innings’: Jags hold off Ankeny twice to earn sweep

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Monday's softball doubleheader at Ankeny High School was all about pride. A lot more will be at stake the next time the Hawkettes face crosstown rival Ankeny Centennial. The 10th-ranked Jaguars traveled to the south side and came away with a sweep of the twinbill, 7-6 and 12-9. "I think it definitely gives us momentum coming into the next game in a … [Read more...] about ‘It was just a fun battle for 14 innings’: Jags hold off Ankeny twice to earn sweep

Overturf drives in 6 runs, leads Ankeny to 7-6 victory over No. 5 Iowa City High

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The Ankeny softball team was hoping to build some momentum heading into Monday's doubleheader against crosstown rival Ankeny Centennial. The Hawkettes sort of accomplished their goal. Ankeny posted a 7-6 victory over fifth-ranked Iowa City High in the Brent Prange Classic on Friday at Ankeny, but the team's other three games in the two-day tournament … [Read more...] about Overturf drives in 6 runs, leads Ankeny to 7-6 victory over No. 5 Iowa City High

Jaguars fall to No. 1 Pleasant Valley in 9 innings at Prange Classic

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The Ankeny Centennial baseball team nearly knocked off the state's No. 1 squad on Saturday. The Jaguars used a six-run first inning to build a 7-3 lead over Pleasant Valley in the Brent Prange Classic at Saydel. But the Spartans scored two runs in the fifth and two more in the seventh to force extra innings. After both teams scored twice in the eighth … [Read more...] about Jaguars fall to No. 1 Pleasant Valley in 9 innings at Prange Classic

Southview 8th grader wins intermediate division at state trap shooting meet

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Ethan Skow, an eighth grader at Southview, won the intermediate division at the state trap shooting meet earlier this month. He placed first out of 444 competitors, hitting 194 of 200 targets. "I was so proud of the team for their efforts," said Ankeny coach Larry Brandmeyer. "Many shot personal bests. We had six squads shoot handicap, which is the most … [Read more...] about Southview 8th grader wins intermediate division at state trap shooting meet

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Sam Klug, Ankeny Centennial softball

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Senior pitcher Sam Klug has helped the 10th-ranked Ankeny Centennial softball team to a 22-7 record. Klug has compiled a 6-4 mark with a 2.56 ERA. She has racked up 81 strikeouts while allowing just 13 walks in 63 innings of work. Here is some inside info on Klug: Congratulations on an outstanding season thus far. What has been the highlight for … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Sam Klug, Ankeny Centennial softball

Hawks roll past Bettendorf, reach double digits in runs for 12th time this season

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When the Ankeny baseball team scores 10 or more runs, the Hawks are virtually unbeatable. Fourth-ranked Ankeny pounded out 11 hits and rolled to a 12-4 victory over Bettendorf in the Brent Prange Classic on Saturday at Valley. The game was moved from Ankeny due to rain, which later wiped out another game against Sioux City Heelan. The Hawks (19-6) … [Read more...] about Hawks roll past Bettendorf, reach double digits in runs for 12th time this season

Jaguars top Estherville at Prange Classic, then walk off with win over Urbandale

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The Ankeny Centennial softball team won a pair of games in the Brent Prange Classic on Friday at Centennial. The 10th-ranked Jaguars posted an 8-0 victory over Estherville Lincoln Central. They then followed with a 2-1 walk-off win over CIML rival Urbandale. Centennial raised its record to 22-7 on the season. The Jaguars were also slated to play Iowa … [Read more...] about Jaguars top Estherville at Prange Classic, then walk off with win over Urbandale

Ankeny placed in Class 4A Substate 1, while Centennial is in Substate 7

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The Class 4A substate baseball assignments have been announced by the Iowa High School Athletic Association. Fourth-ranked Ankeny (18-6) has been placed in Substate 1 along with Des Moines North (0-22), Sioux City East (22-4), Sioux City North (7-21), Sioux City West (10-13) and Valley (12-12). The Hawks, who placed second in Class 4A a year ago, are … [Read more...] about Ankeny placed in Class 4A Substate 1, while Centennial is in Substate 7