Jasmine Rumley wasn't sure if she'd get another chance to wear her Ankeny softball uniform. Now, it appears that she will. Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds announced last week that summer athletic seasons may be conducted for high school baseball and softball following a two-month suspension of activities due to the coronavirus. Practices will begin on June … [Read more...] about Summer sports athletes preparing for return to field with precautions
Franie Burnett
Centennial’s Burnett to play softball at Central College
Ankeny Centennial shortstop Franie Burnett has committed to play softball for Central College. Burnett, a senior, picked the Dutch over Millikin University in Decatur, Ill. "It was a hard decision," she said. "I was picking between two very good schools and programs." In the end, though, Burnett elected to stay closer to home. She revealed her … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Burnett to play softball at Central College
Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Franie Burnett, Centennial softball
Junior shortstop Franie Burnett helped the Ankeny Centennial softball team to a 26-12 record, the winningest season in school history. She led the Jaguars in six different offensive categories--hits (48), runs (45), doubles (11), stolen bases (22), walks (20) and batting average (.403). Burnett was named to the Class 5A all-state second team by the Iowa … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Franie Burnett, Centennial softball
Rumley named to all-state first team; Burnett, Voigt also honored by IGCA
Ankeny slugger Jasmine Rumley has received all-state softball honors for the second straight year. Rumley, a junior third baseman, was selected to the Class 5A first team by the Iowa Girls' Coaches Association. She was a third-team pick as a sophomore. Two other players from Ankeny also earned all-state honors. Junior shortstop Franie Burnett of Ankeny … [Read more...] about Rumley named to all-state first team; Burnett, Voigt also honored by IGCA
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