Sam Klug gave the Ankeny Centennial softball team a much-needed lift on Wednesday. The junior pitcher tossed a seven-hitter to lead the fifth-ranked Jaguars to a 6-3 victory over No. 7 Johnston in the second game of a doubleheader at Centennial. She walked one and had six strikeouts while raising her record to 4-2. Klug's win allowed Centennial to earn … [Read more...] about KKKKKKlug tosses 7-hitter as Centennial earns split against No. 7 Dragons
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Hawkettes sweep S.E. Polk with pair of dramatic walk-off victories
If the Ankeny softball team hopes to reach the Class 5A state tournament, the Hawkettes may have to find some different ways to win a couple of regional games. The 15th-ranked Hawkettes proved on Wednesday that they might be able to do that. And Ankeny even defeated one of the teams, Southeast Polk, that it will have to beat in order to advance to Fort … [Read more...] about Hawkettes sweep S.E. Polk with pair of dramatic walk-off victories
Jaguars fall to .500 mark after being swept by Johnston for second time
Time is running out on the Ankeny Centennial baseball team. The 10th-ranked Jaguars were swept by No. 2 Johnston for the second time this season on Wednesday at Centennial. The Dragons posted 9-6 and 6-1 victories to extend their winning streak to seven games while raising their record to 17-3. Centennial, meanwhile, dropped to 11-11 after getting off … [Read more...] about Jaguars fall to .500 mark after being swept by Johnston for second time
Ankeny receiver Kumm decommits from MSUM, will play for Iowa Central
Ankeny football standout Jordan Kumm has decided to stay closer to home. The wide receiver, who had previously committed to play for Minnesota State University Moorhead, announced earlier this week via Twitter that he'll be heading to Iowa Central Community College in the fall. "God's got a plan!" Kumm tweeted. "I would like to thank the whole coaching … [Read more...] about Ankeny receiver Kumm decommits from MSUM, will play for Iowa Central
Rumley hits her 37th career home run to break Lindaman’s Ankeny record
Ankeny's Jasmine Rumley has already set a bunch of records in the swimming pool. She's been a record-breaker on the softball field, too. The senior third baseman hit her 37th career home run on Tuesday during the Hawkettes' doubleheader split at Dowling Catholic. She broke the Ankeny career mark of 36 homers that was set by Kendyl Lindaman in … [Read more...] about Rumley hits her 37th career home run to break Lindaman’s Ankeny record
No. 3 Hawks split with No. 1 Dowling in potential substate final preview
(UPDATE: The rest of Dowling Catholic's season has been cancelled after one of its players tested positive for COVID-19.) Tuesday's baseball doubleheader at Dowling Catholic provided a unique opportunity for both the top-ranked Maroons and No. 3 Ankeny to get a glimpse of their potential opponent in a Class 4A substate final. Both squads have been … [Read more...] about No. 3 Hawks split with No. 1 Dowling in potential substate final preview
ACA boys’ basketball coach Selindh departs after nine successful seasons
Ankeny Christian Academy has apparently found its next boys' basketball coach. ACA Athletic Director Dave Walter told Ankeny Fanatic on Tuesday that he has hired a replacement for Paul Selindh, who guided the Eagles to a 171-42 record during his tenure as the head coach. "We're just looking for the right time to announce it," Walter said. "It'll … [Read more...] about ACA boys’ basketball coach Selindh departs after nine successful seasons
Jaguars blank Roland-Story, will host rematch against Johnston Wednesday
The Ankeny Centennial softball team pounded out 16 hits and rolled to a 9-0 victory at Roland-Story in a non-conference game on Tuesday. The fifth-ranked Jaguars, who bounced back from a doubleheader loss at No. 2 Waukee on Monday, improved to 16-7 on the season. Roland-Story dropped to 8-8. Centennial took a 2-0 lead in the first inning, then added … [Read more...] about Jaguars blank Roland-Story, will host rematch against Johnston Wednesday
Blimpie Sub of the Week: Dane Churchman, Ankeny Centennial baseball
Senior Dane Churchman is a member of the Ankeny Centennial baseball team. He has helped the 10th-ranked Jaguars to an 11-9 record. Churchman has compiled a 3-0 mark on the mound with a 0.94 ERA. He has racked up 18 strikeouts while limiting opposing hitters to a .235 average. "Dane is what we call a grinder," said Centennial coach Mark Hey. "He gets … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Dane Churchman, Ankeny Centennial baseball
Trey bien: Morris, Hansen shine on mound as Centennial splits at Waukee
Two ranked baseball teams fighting to stay at or above the .500 mark collided on Monday at Waukee. The doubleheader resulted in a split. Ninth-ranked Waukee posted a 2-0 victory in the opener before No. 10 Ankeny Centennial bounced back with a 6-4 win in the nightcap. The Jaguars (11-9) turned in some outstanding pitching performances in both … [Read more...] about Trey bien: Morris, Hansen shine on mound as Centennial splits at Waukee
‘We weren’t quite ready to play’: No. 5 Jaguars get swept by No. 2 Waukee
For the first time this season, the Ankeny Centennial softball team dropped both ends of a doubleheader on Monday. The fifth-ranked Jaguars were swept at No. 2 Waukee, 4-0 and 13-5. The Warriors (18-2) rebounded after being swept themselves by No. 6 Valley on Thursday. Centennial (15-7) had played nine previous twinbills this season, sweeping six of … [Read more...] about ‘We weren’t quite ready to play’: No. 5 Jaguars get swept by No. 2 Waukee
Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Kailey Becker, Ankeny softball
Senior second baseman Kailey Becker has helped the 15th-ranked Ankeny softball team to a 12-8 record. She is batting .279 with one triple, two doubles and 14 RBIs on the season. Becker went 2-for-4 and drove in four runs to lead Ankeny to an 11-8 victory over No. 5 Ankeny Centennial in the first game of a doubleheader on Wednesday. She was 2-for-2 with … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Kailey Becker, Ankeny softball
BUBBLE BURSTERS: Hawkettes hold off Urbandale to complete twinbill sweep
The Ankeny softball team was three outs away from recording back-to-back shutouts in a doubleheader on Thursday at Urbandale. The 15th-ranked Hawkettes took a 6-0 lead into the seventh inning of the nightcap after winning the opener, 10-0, in five innings. Pitcher Ashtyn Billings cruised through the first six innings before running into trouble in the … [Read more...] about BUBBLE BURSTERS: Hawkettes hold off Urbandale to complete twinbill sweep
Fulk fans 8, hits 3 doubles in Hawks’ 12-2 victory over No. 3 Urbandale
Ankeny's Weston Fulk relied on his left arm to shut down the Urbandale baseball team on Thursday. The junior's bat was pretty productive, too. Fulk racked up eight strikeouts over the first five innings and also went 4-for-4 at the plate with three doubles and three RBIs to lead the fifth-ranked Hawks to a 12-2 victory in six innings in the first game … [Read more...] about Fulk fans 8, hits 3 doubles in Hawks’ 12-2 victory over No. 3 Urbandale
Ankeny boys, girls earn all-American honors from NISCA
Several Ankeny male and female swimmers have earned all-American honors from the National Interscholastic Swimming Coaches Association. The top 100 times in each event nationally were recognized as all-American efforts. Junior Trent Frandson, who led the Ankeny boys' team to a second-place finish at the state meet in February, is a four-time all-American. … [Read more...] about Ankeny boys, girls earn all-American honors from NISCA
Hawkettes, Jaguars placed in different softball regionals in Class 5A
If there's another meeting between the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial softball teams, it will have to come at the state tournament in Fort Dodge. The fifth-ranked Jaguars and No. 15 Hawkettes have been placed in different regionals by the Iowa Girls' High School Athletic Union. The postseason pairings were announced on Thursday. Centennial (15-5) is the … [Read more...] about Hawkettes, Jaguars placed in different softball regionals in Class 5A
Hot-hitting Jones raises her average 67 points in Centennial’s twinbill split
Ankeny Centennial's Kennedee Jones entered Thursday's softball doubleheader at Southeast Polk with a .260 average for the season. By the end of the night, Jones had raised her average by 67 points. The senior went 2-for-2 in the first game as Centennial dropped a 6-1 decision, then went 3-for-3 in the nightcap as the fifth-ranked Jaguars earned a split … [Read more...] about Hot-hitting Jones raises her average 67 points in Centennial’s twinbill split
Churchman tosses 4-hit shutout, allows Jaguars to earn split at No. 4 S.E. Polk
With the start of postseason play just two weeks away, Ankeny Centennial baseball coach Mark Hey will have to make some decisions soon about his pitching plans for the substate tournament. Senior righthander Dane Churchman is one of several options for Hey, and he did nothing on Thursday to take himself out of the running for a postseason … [Read more...] about Churchman tosses 4-hit shutout, allows Jaguars to earn split at No. 4 S.E. Polk
‘The guys played at a high level’: Ankeny sweeps Jaguars behind pitching gems
The Ankeny baseball team brought all of its pitching arms to Principal Park on Wednesday. That spelled trouble for the Hawks' crosstown rival. Fifth-ranked Ankeny got a pair of pitching gems from Bryce Rinderknecht and Brody Brecht to sweep a doubleheader against No. 10 Ankeny Centennial, 4-1 and 2-1. The Hawks gained some much-needed revenge after … [Read more...] about ‘The guys played at a high level’: Ankeny sweeps Jaguars behind pitching gems
‘We expected a lot of runs’: Hawkettes, Jaguars split high-scoring twinbill
The Ankeny softball team got a much-needed victory Wednesday against its crosstown rival. Then Ankeny Centennial bounced back with one of its own. The two squads split a high-scoring CIML doubleheader at Ankeny, combining for 35 runs. The 15th-ranked Hawkettes ended a four-game losing skid with an 11-8 victory in the opener before No. 11 Centennial … [Read more...] about ‘We expected a lot of runs’: Hawkettes, Jaguars split high-scoring twinbill