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Centennial softball team rolls to pair of run-rule victories over Scarlets

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The Ankeny Centennial softball team picked up right where it left off on Monday. After scoring a total of 26 runs in a season-opening sweep at Des Moines Roosevelt, the 11th-ranked Jaguars rolled to two more victories on Wednesday in their home opener. Centennial improved its record to 4-0 with a pair of run-rule wins over Des Moines East. The Jaguars … [Read more...] about Centennial softball team rolls to pair of run-rule victories over Scarlets

Jaguars pound out 35 hits, romp to pair of victories over Roosevelt

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The Ankeny Centennial softball players didn't need to give head coach Brett Delaney anything for his birthday on Tuesday. The 11th-ranked Jaguars gave him an early present on Monday by sweeping a doubleheader at Des Moines Roosevelt in their season opener. They posted a 15-1 victory in five innings in the first game, then held off the Roughriders for an … [Read more...] about Jaguars pound out 35 hits, romp to pair of victories over Roosevelt

No. 11 Centennial softball team seeking to build on 26-win season

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Brett Delaney's first season as the head coach of the Ankeny Centennial softball team produced some mixed results. The Jaguars posted a 26-12 mark to set a school record for victories, but the season came to an abrupt end with an 8-6 loss to Des Moines Hoover in eight innings in a Class 5A regional semifinal. "Our season ended a little bit earlier than … [Read more...] about No. 11 Centennial softball team seeking to build on 26-win season

Hoover’s Nolte blasts 8th-inning homer, ends Jaguars’ best season ever

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The best season in Ankeny Centennial softball history came to a sudden end on Saturday night. Des Moines Hoover's Abby Nolte hit a two-run homer in the eighth inning, her second of the game, to lift the Huskies to an 8-6 victory in a Class 5A regional semifinal at Centennial. The 13th-ranked Jaguars finished with a 26-12 record, the most wins ever for the … [Read more...] about Hoover’s Nolte blasts 8th-inning homer, ends Jaguars’ best season ever

‘We’re getting hot at the right time’: Jaguars roll to pair of wins over Ankeny

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Ankeny Centennial's Taylor Runchey winced in pain after a hard ground ball deflected off her body during the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader against visiting Ankeny. The junior third baseman refused, however, to come off the field. "No, not for a second," Runchey said when asked if she thought about leaving the game. "It just stung a little bit at … [Read more...] about ‘We’re getting hot at the right time’: Jaguars roll to pair of wins over Ankeny

Centennial girls sweep J-Hawks on Senior Night, keep title hopes alive

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It was a memorable Senior Night for Kayla Stone and her Ankeny Centennial softball teammates. Stone tossed a two-hitter and had three strikeouts as the Jaguars posted a 4-0 victory over visiting Urbandale to complete a sweep of Monday's CIML Central Conference doubleheader. She improved her record to 5-7. "Kayla was showing a lot of emotion … [Read more...] about Centennial girls sweep J-Hawks on Senior Night, keep title hopes alive

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

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

No. 8 Johnston pounds out 25 hits, sweeps doubleheader against Jaguars

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One big hit from Kennedee Jones wasn't enough to prevent the eighth-ranked Johnston softball team from completing a sweep of Monday's doubleheader at Ankeny Centennial. Jones hit a grand slam in the third inning to give the Jaguars a 5-3 lead in the nightcap, but Johnston answered with three runs in the fourth and went on to post an 8-5 victory. The … [Read more...] about No. 8 Johnston pounds out 25 hits, sweeps doubleheader against Jaguars

Jaguars complete sweep on Kaiser’s no-hitter, move back into first place

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The Ankeny Centennial softball team moved back into a tie for first place in the CIML Central Conference by sweeping a doubleheader on Thursday at Urbandale. Karlie Kaiser tossed a no-hitter in the nightcap as the Jaguars completed the sweep with a 3-0 victory. She walked three and had one strikeout while raising her record to 3-0 on the … [Read more...] about Jaguars complete sweep on Kaiser’s no-hitter, move back into first place

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Carleigh Kray, Ankeny Centennial softball

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Carleigh Kray is a member of the Ankeny Centennial softball team. The senior has helped the 15th-ranked Jaguars to an 11-8 record, including a 6-2 mark in the CIML Central Conference. She is batting .304 with two home runs and five RBIs. "Carleigh brings a positive attitude every time she comes to the park," said Centennial coach Brett Delaney. "She's … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Carleigh Kray, Ankeny Centennial softball

‘We’re like one big family’: Hawkettes to host twinbill against Delaney’s Jaguars

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There won't be many secrets on Monday night when Ankeny's crosstown rivals collide on the softball field. Ankeny Centennial coach Brett Delaney spent the previous six seasons as an assistant under Ankeny coach Dave Bingham. He helped the Hawkettes to a 153-98 record from 2013-18, including a pair of trips to the state tournament. Delaney will now visit … [Read more...] about ‘We’re like one big family’: Hawkettes to host twinbill against Delaney’s Jaguars

Jaguars enter Class 5A rankings, then tumble twice to No. 3 Fort Dodge

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The Ankeny Centennial softball team entered the Class 5A rankings at the No. 15 spot on Thursday. Later in the day, the Jaguars had a chance to test their ranking during a doubleheader against visiting Fort Dodge, the No. 3 team in Class 5A. The Centennial players found out what it takes to compete at that level. The Jaguars saw their five-game winning … [Read more...] about Jaguars enter Class 5A rankings, then tumble twice to No. 3 Fort Dodge

Kaiser earns pair of victories as Jaguars sweep twinbill against Dowling

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The Ankeny Centennial softball team overcame a 4-3 deficit in both games to sweep a doubleheader against visiting Dowling Catholic on Wednesday. The Jaguars posted a 9-5 victory in the opener, then completed the sweep with a 7-4 triumph in the nightcap. They improved to 5-1 in the CIML Central Conference and 10-5 overall, while the Maroons' records … [Read more...] about Kaiser earns pair of victories as Jaguars sweep twinbill against Dowling

Meyer homers, Garland hits slam in Jaguars’ sweep over Ames

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The Ankeny Centennial softball team pounded out 25 hits en route to a doubleheader sweep over visiting Ames on Monday. The Jaguars posted a 15-4 victory in six innings in the opener, then completed the sweep with an 11-6 triumph in the nightcap. "We finally hit the ball solid all night long," said Centennial coach Brett Delaney. The Jaguars, who … [Read more...] about Meyer homers, Garland hits slam in Jaguars’ sweep over Ames

Jaguars split doubleheader at Johnston as Huisman tosses shutout in opener

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Madi Huisman and the Ankeny Centennial softball team were ready for the start of CIML Central Conference play on Monday. Huisman tossed a six-hitter and had five strikeouts as the Jaguars posted a 2-0 victory in the first game of a doubleheader at 10th-ranked Johnston. The Dragons then won the nightcap, 10-5, to earn a split of the twinbill. "We played … [Read more...] about Jaguars split doubleheader at Johnston as Huisman tosses shutout in opener

Centennial softball team romps to back-to-back 13-0 victories

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The Ankeny Centennial softball team has rebounded nicely from a season-opening loss. The Jaguars--who dropped a 15-5 decision in their opener at Waukee on Monday--rolled to a 13-0 win at Newton in five innings on Wednesday. They then followed with another 13-0 victory on Thursday, this time at Saydel in three innings. "We're starting to hit the ball a … [Read more...] about Centennial softball team romps to back-to-back 13-0 victories