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Hawks start off July with sweep, capped off by Andrews’ 2-hit gem

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Weston Fulk and his Ankeny teammates are hoping to play their best baseball of the season in July. The Hawks got the month off to a good start on Monday by sweeping a doubleheader against visiting Ames. After posting a 5-4 victory in the opener, Ankeny completed the sweep with an 8-1 triumph. "We're trying to get on a roll," said Fulk, who was the … [Read more...] about Hawks start off July with sweep, capped off by Andrews’ 2-hit gem

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Kade Somers, Ankeny baseball

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Kade Somers is a member of the Ankeny baseball team. The sophomore outfielder has helped the Hawks to a 14-11 record. He has played in 19 games, including 13 starts, and is batting .231 with one triple and four RBIs. "Kade brings a great attitude with him to the ballpark every single day," said Ankeny coach Joe Balvanz. "Regardless of what his role … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Kade Somers, Ankeny baseball

Rumley powers Ankeny softball team to sweep over Little Cyclones

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Ankeny's Jasmine Rumley is one of the state's most powerful athletes in the swimming pool. That power translates pretty well to the softball field. The junior had a huge day at the plate to lead the Hawkettes to a doubleheader sweep over visiting Ames on Monday. She went 5-for-8 with two home runs, two doubles and seven RBIs. Rumley homered twice in … [Read more...] about Rumley powers Ankeny softball team to sweep over Little Cyclones

Substate pairings: Jaguars to host Waterloo West, Ankeny to host Ft. Dodge

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The Class 4A substate baseball pairings have now been determined. Seventh-ranked Ankeny Centennial has received the No. 1 seed in Substate 3, giving the Jaguars a more favorable path to the state tournament than crosstown rival Ankeny, which was awarded the No. 3 seed in Substate 2. The Hawks will likely have to win three games in order to reach Principal … [Read more...] about Substate pairings: Jaguars to host Waterloo West, Ankeny to host Ft. Dodge

Jaguars split with Dowling as Meador tosses 5-hitter in 3-2 victory in opener

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There is no shortage of outstanding pitchers in the Central Iowa Metropolitan League. Monday's baseball doubleheader between seventh-ranked Ankeny Centennial and No. 9 Dowling Catholic was clear evidence of that. The two squads split a low-scoring twinbill at Dowling. Centennial posted a 3-2 victory in the opener before the Maroons rebounded to win the … [Read more...] about Jaguars split with Dowling as Meador tosses 5-hitter in 3-2 victory in opener

Jaguars sweep Dowling, stay in contention for Central Conference crown

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The Ankeny Centennial softball team kept pace with seventh-ranked Johnston in the CIML Central Conference race on Monday, but the Jaguars are running out of time. Centennial rolled to a pair of victories at Dowling Catholic, 14-4 and 15-3 in six innings, to extend its winning streak to seven games. The Jaguars improved to 12-4 in the conference and 21-10 … [Read more...] about Jaguars sweep Dowling, stay in contention for Central Conference crown

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Lily King, Centennial softball

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Senior outfielder Lily King has helped the Ankeny Centennial softball team to a 19-10 record. She went 4-for-5 and drove in three runs on Thursday as the Jaguars swept a non-conference doubleheader at Des Moines Lincoln. King is batting .380 with 17 RBIs and 29 runs scored. She has 10 stolen bases. Here is some inside info on King: How is the season … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Lily King, Centennial softball

Jags rally past North Scott, then blank West Delaware behind Heinzerling

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A late rally and a strong pitching performance allowed the Ankeny Centennial baseball team to pick up two more victories on Saturday at Mount Mercy College in Cedar Rapids. The ninth-ranked Jaguars overcame a 6-3 deficit to beat North Scott, 9-6, in eight innings. They then got five no-hit innings from senior Tyler Heinzerling in a 4-0 win over West … [Read more...] about Jags rally past North Scott, then blank West Delaware behind Heinzerling

Jaguars rout Lincoln twice, extend winning streak, improve to 19-10

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The Ankeny Centennial softball team rolled to a pair of run-rule victories at Des Moines Lincoln on Thursday to raise its overall record to 19-10. The Jaguars posted a 13-1 win in five innings, then followed with a 14-0 triumph in six innings to extend their winning streak to five games. Lincoln dropped to 8-20 on the season. Centennial broke the first … [Read more...] about Jaguars rout Lincoln twice, extend winning streak, improve to 19-10

After solid season, Pinegar looks forward to 2019–including trip to Kinnick

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The date of Oct. 12 is already circled on Jake Pinegar's calendar. For many football fans in Iowa--especially those of the Hawkeyes--it is, too. Pinegar, Penn State's sophomore place-kicker and a former Ankeny Centennial star, will return to his home state on that day for the first time as an opposing player. The Nittany Lions will visit Iowa City to … [Read more...] about After solid season, Pinegar looks forward to 2019–including trip to Kinnick

Regional softball pairings announced: Jags to host Hoover, Ankeny to visit East

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The road to the Class 5A state tournament will be a tough one for both the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial softball teams. Both squads will likely have to beat at least one ranked opponent on the road in order to earn a trip to Fort Dodge next month. Centennial has been placed in Region 2 by the Iowa Girls' High School Athletic Union. The Jaguars (19-10) … [Read more...] about Regional softball pairings announced: Jags to host Hoover, Ankeny to visit East

Freshman pitcher leads Hawks to 4-1 victory in nightcap at No. 8 Urbandale

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Earlier this month, Weston Fulk provided the heroics as the Ankeny baseball team salvaged a split of a doubleheader against Urbandale, hitting a walk-off, three-run homer in the bottom of the 10th inning. On Wednesday, Samuel Andrews came to the rescue for the Hawks. The freshman pitcher earned his first varsity victory as Ankeny posted a 4-1 win at … [Read more...] about Freshman pitcher leads Hawks to 4-1 victory in nightcap at No. 8 Urbandale

Surging Hawkettes sweep Urbandale as Jacobsen earns both victories

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With only a couple of weeks left in the regular season, the Ankeny softball team might be peaking at the right time. The Hawkettes recorded their second consecutive road sweep of a CIML Central Conference opponent on Wednesday, taking both games at Urbandale. They posted an 8-2 victory in the opener and followed with a 5-2 win in eight innings. "It was … [Read more...] about Surging Hawkettes sweep Urbandale as Jacobsen earns both victories

Jaguars sweep twinbill at Ames behind strong pitching performances

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Three different pitchers combined to allow just one run as the Ankeny Centennial softball team swept a doubleheader on Wednesday at Ames to complete a sweep of the season series. Kayla Stone tossed a seven-hitter to lead the Jaguars to a 4-1 victory in the opener. She had two strikeouts while raising her record to 3-6. Sam Klug and Karlie Kaiser then … [Read more...] about Jaguars sweep twinbill at Ames behind strong pitching performances

Centennial erupts for 42 runs in pair of lopsided wins over Little Cyclones

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The scoreboard operator was kept pretty busy on Wednesday at the Ames High School baseball field. Ninth-ranked Ankeny Centennial erupted for 42 runs in a CIML Central Conference doubleheader sweep over the Little Cyclones. The Jaguars rolled to a 25-1 victory in four innings in the opener, then completed the sweep with a 17-6 win in five innings. "It … [Read more...] about Centennial erupts for 42 runs in pair of lopsided wins over Little Cyclones

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Kayla Brummer, Ankeny softball

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Kayla Brummer is a member of the Ankeny softball team. The sophomore pitcher has helped the Hawkettes to a 14-11 record. She has compiled a 4-2 mark with a 2.64 ERA. "Kayla is probably one of the most coachable and competitive kids that we've had," said Ankeny coach Dave Bingham. "She's really quiet, but she'll do her job and hit her spots and she'll … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Kayla Brummer, Ankeny softball

Huisman, Jones lead Centennial to 6-0 victory over North Polk

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The Ankeny Centennial softball team got back on the winning track Tuesday with a 6-0 victory over visiting North Polk in a non-conference game. The neighboring squads entered the contest with similar records. The Jaguars are now 15-10, while North Polk dropped to 14-9. Madi Huisman (5-2) earned the win, recording two strikeouts over the first five … [Read more...] about Huisman, Jones lead Centennial to 6-0 victory over North Polk

Ankeny softball team earns first doubleheader sweep of the season

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Prior to Monday night, the Ankeny softball team had played seven doubleheaders this season and had yet to sweep any of them. The Hawkettes finally got one. Ankeny relied on strong pitching performances from Paige Jacobsen and Kayla Brummer as the Hawkettes rolled to a pair of victories at Dowling Catholic, 9-0 and 7-1. "We pitched so well tonight, … [Read more...] about Ankeny softball team earns first doubleheader sweep of the season