Ankeny boys' soccer standout Kolby Raineri has been named to the Class 3A all-state first team by the Iowa High School Soccer Coaches Association. Raineri, a senior midfielder, led the Hawks to a 12-7 record, including a third trip to the Class 3A state tournament in the last four years. He scored 14 goals and had 17 assists this season. Three other … [Read more...] about Raineri named to all-state first team; Pritchard, Overberg also honored
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Ankeny star Kooker named Miss Iowa Soccer for 2019
When the Ankeny girls' soccer team captured the Class 3A state title earlier this month, it appeared to be the perfect way for senior defender Chloee Kooker to close out her illustrious high school career. Kooker was named to the all-tournament team for the second straight year after the Hawkettes won the fourth state championship in school history. She … [Read more...] about Ankeny star Kooker named Miss Iowa Soccer for 2019
Blimpie Sub of the Week: Carleigh Kray, Ankeny Centennial softball
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
Hawkettes knock rival out of first place, but Centennial rebounds to earn split
Brett Delaney's return to Ankeny High School got off to a rocky start. Franie Burnett's aggressiveness on the basepaths helped to make sure that Delaney's night had a happy ending. Burnett reached base on an error, stole second and scored on an infield hit by Taylor Runchey in the eighth inning to give the 15th-ranked Ankeny Centennial softball team a … [Read more...] about Hawkettes knock rival out of first place, but Centennial rebounds to earn split
The Trey and Tyler Show: Jaguars sweep Ankeny with back-to-back shutouts
The crosstown rivalry never gets old for Ankeny Centennial junior Trey Morris. "It's always fun to beat (Ankeny)--in every sport," said Morris. Morris and fellow righthander Tyler Heinzerling threw back-to-back shutouts on Monday as the eighth-ranked Jaguars swept a CIML Central Conference baseball doubleheader at Ankeny, 4-0 and 5-0. The Hawks entered … [Read more...] about The Trey and Tyler Show: Jaguars sweep Ankeny with back-to-back shutouts
Hawks take 4-game winning streak into doubleheader against No. 8 Centennial
Ankeny baseball coach Joe Balvanz has tried to downplay the significance of Monday's doubleheader against visiting Ankeny Centennial. But he knows his message is falling on deaf ears. "You can try to talk them down all you want, but the kids get really fired up for this," Balvanz said. "It really should be like playing Johnston or Waukee, but we all … [Read more...] about Hawks take 4-game winning streak into doubleheader against No. 8 Centennial
‘We’re like one big family’: Hawkettes to host twinbill against Delaney’s Jaguars
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
Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Derek Boike, Centennial baseball
Senior outfielder Derek Boike has helped the Ankeny Centennial baseball team to a No. 3 ranking in Class 4A. Boike is batting .353 with three doubles and six RBIs. He is tied for the team lead in stolen bases with seven. Here is some inside info on Boike: Congratulations on an outstanding season thus far. What has been the highlight for … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Derek Boike, Centennial baseball
Rumley blasts 3 homers, leads Ankeny to 2 wins at Fort Dodge Invitational
When Jasmine Rumley gets into a zone at the plate, opposing hurlers might want to consider pitching around her. Rumley hit three home runs on Friday as the Ankeny softball team won a pair of slugfests at the Fort Dodge Invitational to advance to Saturday's semifinals. However, the rest of the tournament was eventually called off due to rain. Rumley … [Read more...] about Rumley blasts 3 homers, leads Ankeny to 2 wins at Fort Dodge Invitational
Hawks notch rare win at Valley behind Brecht’s solid outing, Boyd’s 5 steals
When Cael Boyd, Brody Brecht and the Ankeny football team played at Valley in the opening round of the Class 4A playoffs last fall, it ended with a heartbreaking loss for the Hawks. Boyd and Brecht returned to Valley on Friday with the Ankeny baseball squad. This time, the ending was much happier. The two sophomores both played huge roles as Ankeny … [Read more...] about Hawks notch rare win at Valley behind Brecht’s solid outing, Boyd’s 5 steals
Jaguars enter Class 5A rankings, then tumble twice to No. 3 Fort Dodge
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
Centennial, Fort Dodge combine for 47 runs in doubleheader split
On Wednesday, the Ankeny Centennial baseball team played a doubleheader against Dowling Catholic that featured strong pitching performances by both squads, resulting in a total of just nine runs being scored. Thursday's twinbill against visiting Fort Dodge was pretty much the exact opposite. With both pitching staffs depleted after playing four games … [Read more...] about Centennial, Fort Dodge combine for 47 runs in doubleheader split
Ankeny, Centennial soccer stars earn all-state honors from IGCA
The Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer teams each placed four players on the Iowa Girls' Coaches Association's all-state teams. Senior Chloee Kooker and junior Ashley Harrington of Ankeny were both named to the Class 3A first team along with Centennial seniors Olivia Wee and Allie Wyckoff. Senior Olivia Sharar and junior Brenny Frederick of Ankeny … [Read more...] about Ankeny, Centennial soccer stars earn all-state honors from IGCA
Centennial baseball team falls twice to Dowling in matchup of top-5 teams
Some strong pitching performances lifted the Dowling Catholic baseball team to a doubleheader sweep on Wednesday at Ankeny Centennial, snapping the third-ranked Jaguars' seven-game winning streak. The No. 5 Maroons rallied for a 4-2 victory in eight innings in the opener. They then completed the sweep with a 2-1 win in the nightcap. "They just played a … [Read more...] about Centennial baseball team falls twice to Dowling in matchup of top-5 teams
Kaiser earns pair of victories as Jaguars sweep twinbill against Dowling
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
Blimpie Sub of the Week: Ryan Safley, Ankeny boys’ soccer
Ryan Safley is a member of the Ankeny boys' soccer team. The senior helped solidify Ankeny's defense as the Hawks posted a 12-7 record and advanced to the Class 3A state tournament for the third time in four years. "He wasn't a captain, but he was a great leader for us," Ankeny coach Jordan Burns said of Safley. "He stepped up and took over a … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Ryan Safley, Ankeny boys’ soccer
Hawks earn split against Urbandale on Fulk’s walk-off blast in 10th inning
For most of the night, the Urbandale baseball team pitched around Ankeny's Brody Brecht in order to face the Hawks' other hitters. That strategy backfired in a big way Monday in the second game of a doubleheader at Ankeny. Weston Fulk hit a walk-off, three-run homer in the bottom of the 10th inning to give the Hawks a 13-10 victory and a split of the … [Read more...] about Hawks earn split against Urbandale on Fulk’s walk-off blast in 10th inning
Gates’ walk-off single gives Centennial sweep over Little Cyclones
Ankeny Centennial baseball coach Mark Hey didn't mind that both games of Monday's doubleheader against visiting Ames turned out to be nailbiters. The third-ranked Jaguars held off a late Ames rally to post a 5-3 victory in the opener, then completed a sweep with a 2-1 walk-off win in the nightcap. "They were very close games," said Hey. "But it's nice … [Read more...] about Gates’ walk-off single gives Centennial sweep over Little Cyclones
Meyer homers, Garland hits slam in Jaguars’ sweep over Ames
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
Jacobsen’s gem allows Hawkettes to split twinbill against Urbandale
Paige Jacobsen picked a good time to have her best game of the season. The senior righthander tossed a four-hitter to lead the Ankeny softball team to a 3-1 victory over visiting Urbandale in the second game of a doubleheader on Monday. It allowed the Hawkettes to split the twinbill after losing the opener, 5-4. Jacobsen raised her record to 2-3 on the … [Read more...] about Jacobsen’s gem allows Hawkettes to split twinbill against Urbandale