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Jaguars rout Cedar Falls in 6 innings to earn 3rd-place finish in Class 5A tourney

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Ankeny Centennial's Makenna Foster kneeled down on the infield to collect a souvenir from the Iowa Central Field at Harlan Rogers Park. The senior catcher scooped up some dirt and poured it into a container for safe keeping. "We've got these jars that say 'Dirty Dodge Beach', because we're like beach themed," Foster said of her squad. It was a … [Read more...] about Jaguars rout Cedar Falls in 6 innings to earn 3rd-place finish in Class 5A tourney

‘We just didn’t get it done’: Kennedy’s big day not enough in Jaguars’ loss to NW

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The Ankeny Centennial softball team needed to get off to a good start if it wanted to pull off an upset against top-ranked Waukee Northwest. It didn't happen. The Wolves scored three runs in the first inning, added five more in the third and went on to beat No. 4 Centennial, 11-3, in five innings in the Class 5A semifinals on Wednesday at Harlan Rogers … [Read more...] about ‘We just didn’t get it done’: Kennedy’s big day not enough in Jaguars’ loss to NW

Jaguars romp past Valley in 5 innings, earn shot to take down No. 1 Waukee NW

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After missing last year's Class 5A state tournament, Ankeny Centennial's juggernaut of a softball team has returned to Harlan Rogers Park. The fourth-ranked Jaguars--who outscored their three opponents by a 29-2 margin to win the crown in 2023--opened this year's tournament on Monday with a 9-0 win over No. 5 Valley in five innings in a Class 5A … [Read more...] about Jaguars romp past Valley in 5 innings, earn shot to take down No. 1 Waukee NW

Jaguars rout C.R. Kennedy to advance to state, will play Valley for 4th time Monday

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This time, there was no slow start by the Ankeny Centennial softball team. Three days after the fourth-ranked Jaguars were forced to overcome a six-run deficit to beat Urbandale in their postseason opener, they never trailed in Tuesday's Class 5A regional final at Centennial. Coach Brett Delaney's team got a two-run homer from Mady Ott in the bottom of … [Read more...] about Jaguars rout C.R. Kennedy to advance to state, will play Valley for 4th time Monday

Jaguars overcome 6-0 deficit to beat Urbandale for 4th time, keep season alive

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(Story by Stephen McDaniel) The Ankeny Centennial softball team had played Urbandale three times before Saturday’s Class 5A regional semifinal, and each time the Jaguars cruised to an easy victory. But when it comes to postseason play, you never know what can happen. Visiting Urbandale threatened to put the fourth-ranked and top-seeded Jaguars on … [Read more...] about Jaguars overcome 6-0 deficit to beat Urbandale for 4th time, keep season alive

Jaguars sweep Urbandale to close out regular season, could face J-Hawks again

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The Ankeny Centennial softball team closed out the regular season on Monday against the same opponent that it could face on Saturday in a Class 5A regional semifinal. The third-ranked Jaguars swept a doubleheader at Urbandale to wrap up a second-place finish in the CIML Conference. They rolled to a 14-3 victory in five innings in the opener, then … [Read more...] about Jaguars sweep Urbandale to close out regular season, could face J-Hawks again

Kennedy blasts 4 homers in Jaguars’ 3 wins, sets single-season school record

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Jordyn Kennedy and the Ankeny Centennial softball team enjoyed a prolific day on Thursday. Kennedy blasted four home runs and set the school's single-season record as the third-ranked Jaguars won a pair of games at the Dallas Center-Grimes Invitational before returning home to post an 8-6 victory over No. 4 Valley in a make-up CIML Conference game. "We … [Read more...] about Kennedy blasts 4 homers in Jaguars’ 3 wins, sets single-season school record

‘We needed those bats’: Jaguars pound out 11 hits in 9-5 victory at Dowling

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On a night when the Ankeny Centennial softball team committed three errors, the Jaguars' bats more than made up for the defensive mistakes. Third-ranked Centennial pounded out 11 hits, four of them for extra bases, and posted a 9-5 victory at Dowling Catholic on Wednesday to complete a sweep of the season series. "It was another quality opponent in the … [Read more...] about ‘We needed those bats’: Jaguars pound out 11 hits in 9-5 victory at Dowling

SENIOR SALUTE: No. 3 Jaguars celebrate trio of players with win over Fort Dodge

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The three seniors on the Ankeny Centennial softball team took a bow before leaving Tuesday's non-conference game against visiting Fort Dodge. With two outs in the top of the seventh inning, Centennial coach Brett Delaney replaced the trio of pitcher Aubrey Scieszinski, catcher Makenna Foster and left fielder Mary Brantley as the third-ranked Jaguars held … [Read more...] about SENIOR SALUTE: No. 3 Jaguars celebrate trio of players with win over Fort Dodge

‘That’s a good squad’: Red-hot Wolves roll past Centennial for 18th straight victory

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The Ankeny Centennial softball team entered Thursday's showdown against visiting Waukee Northwest as one of the hottest squads in the state. Unfortunately, the Jaguars' opponent came into the morning contest even hotter. Top-ranked Northwest extended its winning streak to 18 games with a convincing 8-0 victory over No. 4 Centennial, which lost for the … [Read more...] about ‘That’s a good squad’: Red-hot Wolves roll past Centennial for 18th straight victory

‘Kori has grown up so much’: Lincicum hits, pitches Jags to sweep over Ankeny

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(Story by Stephen McDaniel) Kori Lincicum left her fingerprints all over a pair of Jaguar victories against their crosstown rival. The Ankeny Centennial junior walked off a 5-3 win with a two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning before tossing a four-hitter in an 8-0 shutout as the fourth-ranked Jaguars swept a doubleheader over visiting Ankeny … [Read more...] about ‘Kori has grown up so much’: Lincicum hits, pitches Jags to sweep over Ankeny

Jaguars sweep Waukee, move within a half-game of first place in CIML standings

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The Ankeny Centennial softball team moved within a half-game of first place in the CIML Conference by sweeping a doubleheader against visiting Waukee on Tuesday. The fourth-ranked Jaguars posted a 3-0 victory in the first game, which resumed on Tuesday after being suspended due to rain last Wednesday. They then routed the No. 13 Warriors, 10-0, in four … [Read more...] about Jaguars sweep Waukee, move within a half-game of first place in CIML standings

Bartine’s walk-off blast gives Jaguars 10-2 victory over No. 3 Johnston in 6 innings

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Lauren Bartine picked a good time to hit her first career varsity home run. The junior designated hitter hit a two-run blast in the sixth inning to give the fourth-ranked Ankeny Centennial softball team a 10-2 victory over No. 3 Johnston on Thursday at Centennial. "We played a complete team game!" said Centennial coach Brett Delaney, whose squad swept … [Read more...] about Bartine’s walk-off blast gives Jaguars 10-2 victory over No. 3 Johnston in 6 innings

‘It feels good!’: Kennedy sets Centennial home run record during Jaguars’ sweep

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(Story by Stephen McDaniel) Jordyn Kennedy has officially entered into the Ankeny Centennial softball record book. During Monday night’s home doubleheader against Dowling Catholic, the junior slugger crushed her 36th career home run to surpass former Ankeny and Centennial great Kendyl Lindaman as the Jaguars’ new all-time home run record holder. “It … [Read more...] about ‘It feels good!’: Kennedy sets Centennial home run record during Jaguars’ sweep

No. 2 Waukee NW blanks Centennial, then No. 3 Jaguars return favor in nightcap

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The Ankeny Centennial softball team rebounded in a big way from its first shutout loss of the season. After dropping a 4-0 decision at second-ranked Waukee Northwest in the first game of a doubleheader on Thursday, the No. 3 Jaguars bounced back with a 9-0 victory in six innings in the nightcap to earn a split. "It was a good night against one of the … [Read more...] about No. 2 Waukee NW blanks Centennial, then No. 3 Jaguars return favor in nightcap

‘We found a way to get it done’: Jaguars earn split vs. S.E. Polk with 10-run inning

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Apparently, no lead is safe against the Ankeny Centennial softball team. The second-ranked Jaguars showed on Wednesday that they are fully capable of overcoming a huge deficit. Trailing 10-3 in the second game of a doubleheader against visiting Southeast Polk, Centennial erupted for 10 runs in the fifth inning and then held on for a 13-12 win, allowing … [Read more...] about ‘We found a way to get it done’: Jaguars earn split vs. S.E. Polk with 10-run inning

Centennial girls pound 5 home runs, romp to 12-0 rivalry victory over Hawkettes

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After teammates Jordyn Kennedy and Mady Ott connected for back-to-back roundtrippers during the third inning of Monday's softball game at Ankeny, Ankeny Centennial junior Kori Lincicum felt some pressure to keep the home run party going. "I was like, 'Uh oh,'" Lincicum said. "They put a big window out there for me. But I just tried to make contact. I … [Read more...] about Centennial girls pound 5 home runs, romp to 12-0 rivalry victory over Hawkettes

‘The girls rebounded well’: Centennial sweeps doubleheader at No. 10 Johnston

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The second-ranked Ankeny Centennial softball team bounced back from a season-opening loss to sweep a doubleheader on Thursday at No. 10 Johnston. The Jaguars posted a 3-2 victory in the opener, then rolled to a 9-0 win in five innings in the nightcap. They are now 2-1 in the CIML Conference and overall, while Johnston's records dropped to 1-2 and … [Read more...] about ‘The girls rebounded well’: Centennial sweeps doubleheader at No. 10 Johnston