Kendyl Lindaman and the Florida softball team are just one win away from advancing to the Women's College World Series. Lindaman hit an RBI double in the first inning and the fifth-seeded Gators went on to defeat 12th-seeded Tennessee, 3-0, in the opening game of an NCAA Super Regional on Friday in Gainesville. Game Two of the best-of-three series will … [Read more...] about Lindaman, Gators move closer to Women’s College World Series berth
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Blevins wins four-hour match to reach semifinals of Class 2A singles tourney
After winning a boys' district tennis title on May 10, Ankeny Centennial's Will Blevins said he thought he was capable of beating anyone on any given day. On Friday, the sophomore proved that he was right. Blevins outlasted third-seeded Sam Shin of Iowa City West, 5-7, 7-5, 6-2, in the quarterfinals of the Class 2A state singles tournament in Cedar … [Read more...] about Blevins wins four-hour match to reach semifinals of Class 2A singles tourney
Jaguars win shootout on Jumper’s save, earn outright Central Conference title
As Ames' Alison Moore approached the ball to attempt a penalty kick, Ankeny Centennial goalkeeper Aly Jumper dove to her right. The sophomore made the correct decision. Jumper stopped Moore's shot to give the fourth-ranked Jaguars a 1-0 victory over No. 11 Ames in a shootout on Thursday at Centennial. The win allowed Centennial to capture the outright … [Read more...] about Jaguars win shootout on Jumper’s save, earn outright Central Conference title
Jaguars’ season ends with stunning loss to S.E. Polk in double overtime
The season came to a stunning end for the Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team. The fourth-ranked Jaguars lost to visiting Southeast Polk, 1-0, in a Class 3A substate semifinal on Wednesday. The Rams scored the game-winning goal in double overtime. Centennial closed out the season with a 13-4 record. The Jaguars had rolled to an 8-2 victory at Southeast … [Read more...] about Jaguars’ season ends with stunning loss to S.E. Polk in double overtime
Albertson returns to lineup, gets hat trick in Hawks’ win over Dowling
The return of Nate Albertson and Jalen Elwell could not have come at a better time for the Ankeny boys' soccer team. Both players returned to the lineup on Wednesday and helped the 10th-ranked Hawks to a 6-0 victory over visiting Dowling Catholic in a Class 3A substate semifinal. Albertson, a junior who had been out most of the season with an ankle … [Read more...] about Albertson returns to lineup, gets hat trick in Hawks’ win over Dowling
Young, talented Hawks look to compete in rugged CIML Central Conference
If the Ankeny baseball team can be competitive in the CIML Central Conference, then the Hawks will likely be among the top squads in Class 4A. The Central Conference boasts three of the top six teams in the preseason rankings--No. 1 Johnston, No. 5 Dowling Catholic and No. 6 Urbandale. The J-Hawks are the defending state champions. "The league is … [Read more...] about Young, talented Hawks look to compete in rugged CIML Central Conference
Positive chemistry, 8 returning starters could be winning formula for Jaguars
As a chemistry teacher at Ankeny Centennial, Mark Hey knows all about the way substances interact and change. Hey also knows about the importance of chemistry on the baseball field, since he serves as the Jaguars' head coach. And thus far, he likes the way his players have interacted. "The practices have been going well," said Hey. "The weather has … [Read more...] about Positive chemistry, 8 returning starters could be winning formula for Jaguars
‘Best feeling in the world’: Sharar’s goal lifts Hawkettes past No. 2 Waukee
Some wins are a little sweeter than others. That was the case on Monday for the sixth-ranked Ankeny girls' soccer team, which traveled to Waukee for its regular-season finale and posted a 1-0 victory over the No. 2 Warriors. Ankeny won the game with some of its key players on the bench. "We had to do without Chloee (Kooker) for most of the second … [Read more...] about ‘Best feeling in the world’: Sharar’s goal lifts Hawkettes past No. 2 Waukee
No. 4 Jaguars blank S.E. Polk for their 12th shutout of the season
The Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team struggled once again on Monday night to find the net. But as long as the Jaguars continue to keep a clean sheet, their scoring woes may not come back to bite them. Fourth-ranked Centennial got an early goal from Elizabeth Overberg and made it stand up for a 1-0 victory over visiting Southeast Polk on the … [Read more...] about No. 4 Jaguars blank S.E. Polk for their 12th shutout of the season
Blimpie Sub of the Week: Gabby Schnepf, Ankeny girls’ golf
Gabby Schnepf is a member of the Ankeny girls' golf team. Schnepf shot a 122 in a Class 4A regional meet on Monday at the American Legion Golf Course in Marshalltown, helping her squad to a fourth-place finish. The Hawkettes posted a season-best score of 384. "Gabby is a freshman that has moved her way up to a varsity spot in a short amount of time," … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Gabby Schnepf, Ankeny girls’ golf
All-stater Rumley returns to lead the way for No. 12 Hawkettes
The Ankeny softball team is ranked 12th in Class 5A in the preseason rankings by the Iowa Girls' High School Athletic Union. The return of slugger Jasmine Rumley has a lot to do with that. Rumley recently committed to continue her swimming career at the University of Tennessee. But the junior outfielder is also one of the state's premier softball … [Read more...] about All-stater Rumley returns to lead the way for No. 12 Hawkettes
Centennial’s Sease, Ankeny’s Webb advance to state golf tournament
Ankeny Centennial's Lauren Sease is headed back to the girls' state golf tournament for the third straight year. Ankeny's Jaci Webb will be making her second consecutive trip. Both players qualified as individuals with strong performances on Monday at Class 4A regional meets. Webb shot a 7-over-par 78 to tie for medalist honors at the American … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Sease, Ankeny’s Webb advance to state golf tournament
Jaguars fall to Johnston in regional final; S.E. Polk ousts Hawkettes
Both the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis squads were eliminated from regional team competition on Monday. The Jaguars posted a 5-2 victory over Waukee in a Class 2A regional semifinal at Johnston before falling to the host Dragons, 5-1, in the final. They finished the season with an 8-5 record. "We played competitive matches," said … [Read more...] about Jaguars fall to Johnston in regional final; S.E. Polk ousts Hawkettes
New Centennial softball coach to rely heavily on 10 seniors
When the Ankeny Centennial softball team opened its season on Monday at sixth-ranked Waukee, the Jaguars were able to put an experienced lineup on the field. Several veteran players are back from a team that posted a 25-16 record last year in its only season under coach Randy Schneider, who departed following the Jaguars' 9-0 loss at Indianola in a Class … [Read more...] about New Centennial softball coach to rely heavily on 10 seniors
Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Dylan DeAngelo, Centennial boys’ track
Junior Dylan DeAngelo helped the Ankeny Centennial boys' track team to a 16th-place finish in the Class 4A state meet on Thursday through Saturday at Drake Stadium. DeAngelo placed third in the 400 hurdles with a time of 53.35 seconds, which broke his own school record. He also ran on the third-place 4x400 and sixth-place 4x200 relays. Here is some … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Dylan DeAngelo, Centennial boys’ track
Sindt completes distance double, helps Hawks to 6th-place finish in Class 4A
Tim Sindt wanted to make a statement in his final race as an Ankeny Hawk. But he also wanted to win another state track title. The standout distance runner managed to do both on Saturday at Drake Stadium. Sindt pulled away from the field early in the race, built a commanding lead and then cruised to a victory in the boys' Class 4A 1,600-meter run. … [Read more...] about Sindt completes distance double, helps Hawks to 6th-place finish in Class 4A
Hawkettes claim 4×100 title for their first relay crown since 2000
It's been nearly 20 years since the Ankeny girls' track team captured a state title in a relay event. In the previous two years, the Hawkettes almost ended that drought. On Saturday, they finally did. The foursome of Mikala Sidney, Eva van de Mortel, Eva Fulk and Mytika Mayberry raced to a victory in the Class 4A 4x100 relay at Drake Stadium. The … [Read more...] about Hawkettes claim 4×100 title for their first relay crown since 2000
Four-time medalist Petersen leads Centennial girls to highest finish ever
The final day of the coed state track meet could not have gone much better for the Ankeny Centennial girls' squad. The Jaguars scored points in three more events and finished in a tie for 12th place in Class 4A with Ankeny and Johnston. All three squads finished with 22 points. It was Centennial's highest finish in school history, eclipsing a tie for … [Read more...] about Four-time medalist Petersen leads Centennial girls to highest finish ever
In his last race, Murphy anchors Jaguars to 3rd-place finish in 4×400 relay
The final race of Liam Murphy's high school track career was one that he'll never forget. Murphy anchored the Ankeny Centennial boys' team to a third-place finish in the 4x400 relay at the Class 4A state meet on Saturday at Drake Stadium. He used a strong finish to pass Ames' Aniey Akok in the last 50 meters. "I knew when I got the baton that (Akok) … [Read more...] about In his last race, Murphy anchors Jaguars to 3rd-place finish in 4×400 relay
‘We are going to the final four!’: Jaguars advance to state team tourney
The Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team earned the right to play for the Class 2A state team title on its home courts by winning a pair of thrilling matches on Friday at Dowling Catholic. The sixth-ranked Jaguars posted a 5-4 victory over No. 4 Cedar Rapids Washington in the substate final, then followed with another 5-4 win over No. 8 Ames in a state … [Read more...] about ‘We are going to the final four!’: Jaguars advance to state team tourney