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Jaguars begin new era as former Ankeny player Reedy takes over as head coach

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When the boys' golf season kicks off next week, the Ankeny Centennial squad will feature a new lineup as well as a rookie coach. Former Ankeny player Andrew Reedy has been hired to take over the program from Rick Fee, who resigned from the position last fall to spend more time with his family. Fee had been a part of the program since it began in 2013 and … [Read more...] about Jaguars begin new era as former Ankeny player Reedy takes over as head coach

Hergenreter wins Youth Development Women’s title at Triathlon Championships

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A strong finish allowed Alexis Hergenreter to emerge victorious in the 2023 USA Triathlon National Championships last week in Milwaukee, Wis. Hergenreter, who will be a freshman at Ankeny in the fall, pulled away in the running portion of the event to win the Youth Development Women's Draft-Legal Division (ages 13-15). Representing Team Z3 Triathlon, she … [Read more...] about Hergenreter wins Youth Development Women’s title at Triathlon Championships

Turbo Track Club places 2nd in 4×100 relay at AAU Junior Olympic Nationals

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Jack Belding and Tyler Sickerson of Ankeny helped the Turbo Track Club to a runner-up finish in the 4x100 relay in the 17-18 division at the AAU Junior Olympic Nationals last week at Drake Stadium. Belding and Sickerson teamed up with Colton Manock of North Polk and Logan Fairchild of Winterset to post a time of 41.12 seconds in the final. The team ran a … [Read more...] about Turbo Track Club places 2nd in 4×100 relay at AAU Junior Olympic Nationals

ACA sophomore earns 10th-place finish at 2023 NOBULL CrossFit Games

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Ava LaBounty is one of the fittest teenagers in the world. LaBounty, who will be a sophomore at Ankeny Christian Academy in the fall, competed in the 2023 NOBULL CrossFit Games last week at Madison, Wis. Competing against girls from around the world, she placed 10th in the 14-15 year old girls' division. The CrossFit Games are the ultimate proving … [Read more...] about ACA sophomore earns 10th-place finish at 2023 NOBULL CrossFit Games

Experienced Ankeny golfers seek trip to Class 4A state meet at Otter Creek

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A total of 38 players will be trying out for the Ankeny boys' golf team on Monday and Tuesday at Otter Creek Golf Course. "Then we'll cut down to 24 (boys) as that is the number the golf course will allow us to have," said Ankeny coach Mike Weddingfeld. This should be one of Weddingfeld's most experienced teams. Seniors Drew Hensen and Jacob Adams are … [Read more...] about Experienced Ankeny golfers seek trip to Class 4A state meet at Otter Creek

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Easton Miller, Ankeny Centennial baseball

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Senior outfielder Easton Miller helped the Ankeny Centennial baseball team to a 30-8 record this season. He batted .330 with 18 RBIs and led the Jaguars with three home runs. Miller was named to the Class 4A all-state second team by the Iowa High School Baseball Coaches Association. He was also selected to the CIML Conference second team and to the Class … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Easton Miller, Ankeny Centennial baseball

Oakie named to All-State Super Team, selected captain of Class 4A squad

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Ankeny Centennial junior pitcher Joey Oakie has received a pair of honors from the Iowa High School Baseball Coaches Association. Oakie, an Iowa recruit, was one of 16 players from across Iowa to be named to the 2023 All-State Super Team. He was also selected the captain of the Class 4A all-state team. Oakie compiled a 7-3 record with a 1.13 ERA and 91 … [Read more...] about Oakie named to All-State Super Team, selected captain of Class 4A squad

Centennial running back Porter commits to play for Northern Iowa

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Ankeny Centennial running back Elijah Porter has verbally committed to play football at Northern Iowa, beginning in 2024. Porter announced his decision on social media Friday. He becomes the second player from Ankeny to commit to the Panthers this week after Ankeny linebacker Connor Kayser committed on Monday. As a junior, Porter helped the Jaguars to … [Read more...] about Centennial running back Porter commits to play for Northern Iowa

Ankeny linebacker Kayser commits to UNI, will follow Nelson to Cedar Falls

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It didn't take long for Rick Nelson to land one of his former Ankeny football players as a Northern Iowa recruit. Connor Kayser, a senior-to-be linebacker for the Hawks, announced his verbal commitment on Monday to play for UNI in 2024. "I told myself that coach Nelson wouldn't be the reason I committed, and he definitely was not the only reason just … [Read more...] about Ankeny linebacker Kayser commits to UNI, will follow Nelson to Cedar Falls

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Joey Oakie, Ankeny Centennial baseball

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Junior pitcher Joey Oakie led the Ankeny Centennial baseball team to a 30-8 record this season. He was a unanimous pick to the CIML Conference first team and was a repeat selection to the Class 4A North Central all-district first team. Oakie compiled a 7-3 mark with a 1.13 ERA and racked up 91 strikeouts in just 49 2/3 innings. He also batted .341 with … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Joey Oakie, Ankeny Centennial baseball

Adamson, Watson, Pratt are playing for Large Schools West in All-Star Series

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Seniors Brock Adamson and Max Watson of Ankeny along with Easton Pratt of Ankeny Centennial are participating in the 2023 All-Star Series this weekend at Merchants Park in Carroll. The event is sponsored by the Iowa High School Baseball Coaches Association. Adamson, Watson and Pratt will play for the Large Schools West team coached by Eric Evans of … [Read more...] about Adamson, Watson, Pratt are playing for Large Schools West in All-Star Series

Six Jaguars, four Hawkettes earn all-state honors from Girls’ Coaches Association

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Six Ankeny Centennial softball players and four more from Ankeny have received all-state honors from the Iowa Girls' Coaches Association. Centennial coach Brett Delaney was also honored--he was named the Class 5A coach of the year after guiding the Jaguars to their first state championship. Senior catcher Sydney Morris of Centennial was selected to the … [Read more...] about Six Jaguars, four Hawkettes earn all-state honors from Girls’ Coaches Association

Delaney named district coach of the year; 3 Jaguars, 2 Hawkettes also honored

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It was a storybook season for coach Brett Delaney and the Ankeny Centennial softball team. After guiding the Jaguars to a 36-5 record and the first state title in school history, Delaney has been named the Class 5A West district coach of the year by the Iowa Girls' Coaches Association. He also led his team to the CIML Conference crown. Three of … [Read more...] about Delaney named district coach of the year; 3 Jaguars, 2 Hawkettes also honored

Jaguars, Hawks, Eagles earn all-district honors from Baseball Coaches Assoc.

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Six Ankeny Centennial players have been named to the Class 4A North Central all-district first team by the Iowa High School Baseball Coaches Association, while Ankeny landed two players on the second team. Three Ankeny Christian Academy players were honored in Class 1A. The Jaguars were represented on the first team by junior pitcher Joey Oakie, senior … [Read more...] about Jaguars, Hawks, Eagles earn all-district honors from Baseball Coaches Assoc.

Oakie named to 72-man roster for USA National Team Development Program

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Ankeny Centennial junior pitcher Joey Oakie has been named to the 72-man roster for the 2023 16U/17U National Team Development Program (NTDP), USA Baseball has announced. Oakie will leave on Tuesday for Cary, N.C., where the NTDP will be held from Wednesday through Saturday at the USA Baseball National Training Complex. "I knew this would be a … [Read more...] about Oakie named to 72-man roster for USA National Team Development Program

Ankeny’s Miller, Winfrey named to academic all-state team by IGCA

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Ankeny softball standouts Larissa Miller and Kendra Winfrey have been named to the academic all-state team by the Iowa Girls' Coaches Association. To be selected for the squad, athletes must be a senior and have a cumulative GPA of 3.75 and an ACT minimum score of 27 or higher. A total of 56 players from across the state were named to the team. Miller, … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Miller, Winfrey named to academic all-state team by IGCA

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Lauren Gustofson: Ankeny Centennial softball

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Senior pitcher Lauren Gustofson was named to the all-tournament team after helping the Ankeny Centennial softball team to its first state championship. She allowed just three hits over the first four innings as the Jaguars rolled to an 11-0 victory over Pleasant Valley in five innings in the Class 5A title game on Thursday at Harlan Rogers Park in Fort … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Lauren Gustofson: Ankeny Centennial softball

James, Kennedy, Sandholm join Miller, Johnson, Rusher on all-CIML first team

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Class 5A state champion Ankeny Centennial and state qualifier Ankeny both placed three softball players on the CIML Conference first team by a vote of the league's coaches. The Jaguars were represented by eighth grade pitcher Lauren Sandholm, freshman infielder Jordyn Kennedy and senior outfielder Mackenzie James, who was named to a utility position. … [Read more...] about James, Kennedy, Sandholm join Miller, Johnson, Rusher on all-CIML first team