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Ankeny star Rumley named to Register’s 2019 All-Iowa softball team

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Chalk up another prestigious honor for Ankeny's Jasmine Rumley. The junior infielder has been named to The Des Moines Register's 2019 All-Iowa softball team. She was one of nine players from across the state selected to the Elite team. Rumley, who was also named to the Class 5A team by the Register, led the Hawkettes to a 20-19 record. She batted .493 … [Read more...] about Ankeny star Rumley named to Register’s 2019 All-Iowa softball team

Hawk golfers return state qualifier Johnson, 5 other top players

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Ankeny boys' golf coach Mike Weddingfeld doesn't like having to rely on the same four players to post solid scores at every meet because it doesn't leave any margin for error. With six of his top seven players returning from last year, Weddingfeld likely won't have to. Senior Luke Parkinson is back along with juniors Hunter Johnson, Joey Newton, Ty … [Read more...] about Hawk golfers return state qualifier Johnson, 5 other top players

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Franie Burnett, Centennial softball

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Junior shortstop Franie Burnett helped the Ankeny Centennial softball team to a 26-12 record, the winningest season in school history. She led the Jaguars in six different offensive categories--hits (48), runs (45), doubles (11), stolen bases (22), walks (20) and batting average (.403). Burnett was named to the Class 5A all-state second team by the Iowa … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Franie Burnett, Centennial softball

Ankeny’s Kallem to wrestle for NAIA powerhouse Grand View

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Ankeny wrestler Sam Kallem has decided to follow in the footsteps of former teammate Killyan Green. Kallem announced earlier this week via Twitter that he has verbally committed to Grand View, where Green is a sophomore on the Vikings' roster. "I'd like to announce that I will be continuing my academic and athletic career at Grand View University!" … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Kallem to wrestle for NAIA powerhouse Grand View

Jaguars trap shooting team captures 15 trophies at nationals

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Jody Martin ran out of superlatives to describe the performance of the Ankeny Centennial trap shooting team at the recent national competition in Marengo, Ohio. "Plain and simple, this is an amazing team and we had an amazing season," said Martin, the team's coach. "To think that this team won a record 16 team trophies at state and had the varsity, junior … [Read more...] about Jaguars trap shooting team captures 15 trophies at nationals

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Tyler Heinzerling, Centennial baseball

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Tyler Heinzerling is a senior pitcher on the Ankeny Centennial baseball team. He threw 4 2/3 innings of shutout relief in the Jaguars' 6-3 loss to visiting Southeast Polk in a Class 4A substate final on July 24. Heinzerling compiled a 6-0 record with a 2.17 ERA while limiting opposing batters to a .213 average this season. He was named to the CIML Central … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Tyler Heinzerling, Centennial baseball

‘We don’t worry about outside noise’: High hopes don’t faze Olson, Cyclones

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Collin Olson didn't earn his first collegiate start until the third game of his redshirt junior season on the Iowa State football team. Now, after starting the final 11 games last year, Olson is firmly entrenched as the No. 1 left guard on the Cyclones' offensive line. However, the former Ankeny Centennial standout still doesn't consider himself a … [Read more...] about ‘We don’t worry about outside noise’: High hopes don’t faze Olson, Cyclones

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Cael Boyd, Ankeny baseball

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Sophomore outfielder Cael Boyd helped the Ankeny baseball team to a 21-18 record this season. The Hawks advanced to the Class 4A state tournament before losing to top-ranked Johnston, 6-0, in the quarterfinals on Wednesday at Principal Park. Boyd batted .342 with six doubles and 16 RBIs. He set a single-season school record with 34 stolen bases. Here … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Cael Boyd, Ankeny baseball

Ankeny libero Behrens to play volleyball at William Jewell College

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Ankeny volleyball standout Kaci Behrens won't have the pressure of her future plans weighing on her mind when she takes the court this fall. The senior libero announced via Twitter earlier this week that she has made a verbal commitment. "Super pumped to announce my commitment to play college volleyball and further my academic career at William … [Read more...] about Ankeny libero Behrens to play volleyball at William Jewell College

Rumley named to all-state first team; Burnett, Voigt also honored by IGCA

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Ankeny slugger Jasmine Rumley has received all-state softball honors for the second straight year. Rumley, a junior third baseman, was selected to the Class 5A first team by the Iowa Girls' Coaches Association. She was a third-team pick as a sophomore. Two other players from Ankeny also earned all-state honors. Junior shortstop Franie Burnett of Ankeny … [Read more...] about Rumley named to all-state first team; Burnett, Voigt also honored by IGCA

Brecht, Vermeer, Gray named to Central Conference first team

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Ankeny outfielder Brody Brecht and Ankeny Centennial catcher Ryan Vermeer were both unanimous picks to the CIML Central Conference first team by a vote of the league's baseball coaches. They were joined on the squad by Centennial shortstop Keaton Gray, who was named to an infield position. Vermeer, who was selected to a utility position, was also a repeat … [Read more...] about Brecht, Vermeer, Gray named to Central Conference first team

Ankeny’s first state tourney appearance since 2013 ends with 6-0 loss to Dragons

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Johnston baseball coach Michael Barta wasn't excited about his team's matchup against CIML Central Conference rival Ankeny in the quarterfinals of the Class 4A state tournament at Principal Park. Barta knew the Hawks were a dangerous No. 8 seed. "(Ankeny's Joe) Balvanz is a great coach," Barta said. "They have tremendous talent--(Brody) Brecht shut us … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s first state tourney appearance since 2013 ends with 6-0 loss to Dragons

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Austin Coyne, Ankeny baseball

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Austin Coyne is a member of the Ankeny baseball team. The senior pitcher has compiled a 1-1 record with one save in 14 appearances. The lefthander leads the Hawks with a 1.70 ERA. "Austin does a great job of leading by example and understanding his role," said Ankeny coach Joe Balvanz. "He has come through in some really tough spots for us on the … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Austin Coyne, Ankeny baseball

Petersen overcomes theft of her track shoes, shines brightly on national stage

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Katie Petersen tried to look on the bright side after her run at the USATF Hershey's National Junior Olympics Track & Field Championships came to an end on Saturday in Sacramento. Petersen posted a time of 14.88 seconds in the semifinals of the 100 hurdles and placed 18th overall in the Women's 17-18 Division. Only the top eight finishers advanced to … [Read more...] about Petersen overcomes theft of her track shoes, shines brightly on national stage

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Cory Prange, Centennial baseball

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Senior second baseman Cory Prange helped the fourth-ranked Ankeny Centennial baseball team to a 28-12 record. The Jaguars tied for second place in the CIML Central Conference with a 12-8 mark. Prange batted .284 with one home run, four triples, four doubles and 24 RBIs. He also made eight appearances on the mound, posting a 2.63 ERA while recording five … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Cory Prange, Centennial baseball