Just call it a perfect dozen. The Ankeny Centennial softball team extended its winning streak to 12 games with a doubleheader sweep over visiting Dowling Catholic on Monday. The fifth-ranked Jaguars posted a 10-0 victory in six innings in the opener, then followed with a 10-2 win in the nightcap. "Tonight was a special night for us," said Centennial … [Read more...] about ‘Tonight was a special night’: Seniors help Jaguars to another sweep, into first place
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‘It’s hard to win over there’: Hawks salvage split at No. 4 Johnston with 8-7 victory
This year's edition of the Ankeny baseball team isn't the most talented squad that Joe Balvanz has coached during his tenure with the Hawks. But it might be one of the grittiest. Ankeny bounced back from a 15-11 loss at fourth-ranked Johnston on Monday with an 8-7 victory in the second game of a doubleheader. The Hawks snapped their three-game losing … [Read more...] about ‘It’s hard to win over there’: Hawks salvage split at No. 4 Johnston with 8-7 victory
Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Carson Riggs, Ankeny baseball
Senior infielder Carson Riggs has helped the Ankeny baseball team to a 10-16 record. He is batting .290 with three doubles and 14 RBIs for the Hawks, who will travel to Johnston on Monday for a CIML Conference doubleheader against the fourth-ranked Dragons. Riggs is headed to Iowa Lakes Community College in Estherville to play for the Lakers in the … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Carson Riggs, Ankeny baseball
Jaguars cruise to championship of Fort Dodge Invitational; Ankeny places 4th
Mady Ott and the Ankeny Centennial softball team feel right at home at Harlan Rogers Park. Ott homered twice and drove in seven runs on Saturday as the fifth-ranked Jaguars cruised to the championship of the 16-team Fort Dodge Invitational. They rallied for an 11-5 victory over Class 3A No. 1 Williamsburg in the semifinals, then followed with an 8-2 … [Read more...] about Jaguars cruise to championship of Fort Dodge Invitational; Ankeny places 4th
Linn-Mar snaps Hawks’ winning streak, extends its own to 8 games with sweep
One of the state's hottest baseball teams visited Ankeny on Friday for a non-conference doubleheader and swept the Hawks. Linn-Mar (Marion) posted a 12-2 victory in six innings in the opener, snapping Ankeny's three-game winning streak. The Lions then completed the sweep with an 8-4 win. Linn-Mar (16-6) has won its last eight games by a combined margin … [Read more...] about Linn-Mar snaps Hawks’ winning streak, extends its own to 8 games with sweep
Oakie blasts homer, drives in 4 runs to lead Jaguars to 7-4 victory at Urbandale
Joey Oakie's dominance on the pitcher's mound has been well documented. But the Ankeny Centennial senior is a pretty good hitter, too. Oakie went 3-for-4 with a homer and four RBIs to lead the second-ranked Jaguars to a 7-4 victory at Urbandale on Thursday. He now leads the team with two homers and 19 RBIs. The win allowed Centennial to remain a … [Read more...] about Oakie blasts homer, drives in 4 runs to lead Jaguars to 7-4 victory at Urbandale
Hawks edge Waukee as trio combines on 1-hitter, Irlmeier delivers 2-run single
A slow start this season knocked the Ankeny baseball team out of CIML Conference title contention right away. But that doesn't mean the Hawks can't be a factor in the race. Three Ankeny pitchers combined on a one-hitter as the Hawks posted a 2-1 victory over visiting Waukee on Thursday. It was the third straight loss for the fifth-ranked Warriors, who … [Read more...] about Hawks edge Waukee as trio combines on 1-hitter, Irlmeier delivers 2-run single
Rusher, Lensmeyer combine to shut down Dowling Catholic in Hawkettes’ sweep
Abby Rusher and Aubrey Lensmeyer combined to allow just three runs as the Ankeny softball team swept a doubleheader on Wednesday at Dowling Catholic. The seventh-ranked Hawkettes posted a 5-0 victory in the opener, then completed the sweep with a 9-3 triumph. They improved to 6-2 in the CIML Conference and 11-7 overall, while Dowling's records dropped to … [Read more...] about Rusher, Lensmeyer combine to shut down Dowling Catholic in Hawkettes’ sweep
‘We swung the bats a lot better’: Jaguars snap out of funk to sweep No. 5 Waukee
The Ankeny Centennial baseball team couldn't have picked a better time to break out of its recent offensive funk. The second-ranked Jaguars swept a doubleheader against No. 5 Waukee on Wednesday at Centennial, allowing coach Mark Hey's team to avenge an earlier 10-4 loss and move closer to the top of the CIML Conference standings. Centennial rolled to … [Read more...] about ‘We swung the bats a lot better’: Jaguars snap out of funk to sweep No. 5 Waukee
Jaguars roll past Waukee twice, move into tie for first place in CIML Conference
The Ankeny Centennial softball team moved into a tie for first place in the CIML Conference by sweeping a doubleheader against visiting Waukee on Wednesday. The fifth-ranked Jaguars rolled to a 10-0 victory in five innings in the opener, then completed the sweep with an 8-4 triumph. They improved to 7-1 in the conference and 15-4 overall, while No. 9 … [Read more...] about Jaguars roll past Waukee twice, move into tie for first place in CIML Conference
‘They can play that way all the time’: Hawks erupt for 24 runs, sweep Dowling
Wednesday's doubleheader at 10th-ranked Dowling Catholic might have been a turning point for the Ankeny baseball team. The Hawks used a seven-run eighth inning to post a 12-5 victory in the first game, then erupted for 11 runs in the first inning of the nightcap and went on to complete a sweep with a 12-2 win in five innings. "I hope it's a confidence … [Read more...] about ‘They can play that way all the time’: Hawks erupt for 24 runs, sweep Dowling
Rawlings, Carrasco combine on 7-hitter in Centennial’s 2-1 victory at Norwalk
Tripp Rawlings and Johnathan Carrasco combined on a seven-hitter to lead the Ankeny Centennial baseball team to a 2-1 victory at Norwalk in a non-conference game on Tuesday. The second-ranked Jaguars improved to 14-4 on the season. Norwalk's record dropped to 7-10. Rawlings (3-0) racked up nine strikeouts over the first 6 1/3 innings. Carrasco recorded … [Read more...] about Rawlings, Carrasco combine on 7-hitter in Centennial’s 2-1 victory at Norwalk
‘We just had to find a different way’: Jaguars grind out sweep over Cedar Falls
After pounding six home runs during a doubleheader sweep over Linn-Mar (Marion) on Saturday, the Ankeny Centennial softball team didn't rely as much on the long ball during Monday's twinbill against visiting Cedar Falls. The fourth-ranked Jaguars hit only two roundtrippers while sweeping the non-conference games by scores of 9-2 and 6-3. They improved to … [Read more...] about ‘We just had to find a different way’: Jaguars grind out sweep over Cedar Falls
No. 9 Waukee Northwest outlasts Oakie, Centennial for 3-2 victory in 8 innings
Another large crowd showed up at Ankeny Centennial on Monday night to watch one of the nation's top high school pitchers. Centennial senior Joey Oakie showed flashes of his brilliance before a throng of MLB scouts, but Tanner Jackson and the Waukee Northwest baseball team stole the spotlight. Jackson hit a solo homer off Oakie in the fourth inning, … [Read more...] about No. 9 Waukee Northwest outlasts Oakie, Centennial for 3-2 victory in 8 innings
Hawks drop 3-2 decision at Valley despite quality start, 3 hits from Clevidence
The Ankeny baseball team got a quality start from senior righthander Jack Clevidence, but it wasn't enough to produce a victory on Monday at Valley. After the Hawks took a 2-0 lead in the third inning, Valley answered with three runs in the fourth and then held on for a 3-2 win to snap a six-game losing streak. The Tigers improved to 2-7 in the CIML … [Read more...] about Hawks drop 3-2 decision at Valley despite quality start, 3 hits from Clevidence
Centennial’s Ty Duax joins his father as three-time all-state selection by IHSSCA
Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer standout Ty Duax has joined his father in an exclusive club. Duax, a senior midfielder, has earned all-state honors from the Iowa High School Soccer Coaches Association for the third time, landing a spot on the Class 4A first team. He was a Class 4A second-team pick as a junior after being named to the Class 3A first team as … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Ty Duax joins his father as three-time all-state selection by IHSSCA
Ankeny’s Macke earns all-state honors from IHSSCA for 2nd consecutive year
Junior midfielder Alli Macke of Ankeny has earned all-state honors from the Iowa High School Soccer Coaches Association for the second straight year. Macke, who was named to the Class 3A second team as a sophomore, was selected to the first team along with teammate Emma Gott. Ava Martin of Ankeny Centennial was also a first-team pick. Macke led the … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Macke earns all-state honors from IHSSCA for 2nd consecutive year
Hawks erupt for season-high 16 runs in five-inning victory over Davenport West
The Ankeny baseball team bounced back from a 7-5 loss to Davenport Central with a 16-1 victory over Davenport West in five innings on Saturday at Davenport. The Hawks are now 7-13 on the season after splitting the non-conference games. "I was glad to come back with a win, but I was certainly hoping for two," said Ankeny coach Joe Balvanz. Ankeny had … [Read more...] about Hawks erupt for season-high 16 runs in five-inning victory over Davenport West
Jaguars rally past Ames for walk-off win, then drop 5-0 decision to C.R. Kennedy
A three-run rally in the seventh inning allowed the Ankeny Centennial baseball team to beat Ames, 5-4, on Saturday at Mount Mercy University in Cedar Rapids. The fourth-ranked Jaguars won their eighth consecutive game before their winning streak then came to an end with a 5-0 loss to No. 2 Cedar Rapids Kennedy. "(The rally) just kind of came out of … [Read more...] about Jaguars rally past Ames for walk-off win, then drop 5-0 decision to C.R. Kennedy
Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Mady Ott, Ankeny Centennial softball
Sophomore outfielder Mady Ott has helped the fourth-ranked Ankeny Centennial softball team to an 11-4 record. She is batting .429 with four home runs, three doubles and 12 RBIs. Ott's bat heated up in the last week, when she homered four times during a six-game stretch. She hit a grand slam in the Jaguars' 10-4 victory over No. 13 Southeast Polk in the … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Mady Ott, Ankeny Centennial softball