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‘It felt really good off the bat’: Wyble’s slam allows Jags to split with Waukee NW

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On a night when its 21-game winning streak came to an end, the Ankeny Centennial softball team still managed to pull off another dramatic, come-from-behind victory. After dropping a 7-3 decision in the first game of a doubleheader on Thursday at top-ranked Waukee Northwest, the No. 2 Jaguars fell behind in the nightcap, 7-3, and were just three outs away … [Read more...] about ‘It felt really good off the bat’: Wyble’s slam allows Jags to split with Waukee NW

Lincicum blasts record-setting homer, helps Jaguars to sweep over Hawkettes

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The Ankeny Centennial softball team seemed destined to break the state's all-time single-season home run record during Wednesday's doubleheader at Ankeny. It took only five pitches for the second-ranked Jaguars to make some history in the first game. Leadoff batter Kori Lincicum hit a three-ball, one-strike pitch from Sophie Schoeppner well beyond the … [Read more...] about Lincicum blasts record-setting homer, helps Jaguars to sweep over Hawkettes

Centennial quartet, ACA duo, Ankeny’s Lensmeyer earn all-state softball honors

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Four Ankeny Centennial softball players have earned all-state honors from the Iowa Girls' Coaches Association along with two from Ankeny Christian Academy and one from Ankeny. Junior infielder Jordyn Kennedy and junior outfielder Mady Ott of Centennial were both named to the Class 5A first team. Senior pitcher Aubrey Scieszinski of Centennial was selected … [Read more...] about Centennial quartet, ACA duo, Ankeny’s Lensmeyer earn all-state softball honors

Kennedy, Ott, Scieszinski, Lincicum land spots on CIML Conference first team

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The Ankeny Centennial softball team placed four players on the CIML Conference first team and four more on the third team. Two others earned honorable mention, while Ankeny matched the Jaguars with 10 players recognized overall. Junior infielder Jordyn Kennedy, junior outfielder Mady Ott and senior pitcher Aubrey Scieszinski of Centennial were all named … [Read more...] about Kennedy, Ott, Scieszinski, Lincicum land spots on CIML Conference first team

Jaguars rout Cedar Falls in 6 innings to earn 3rd-place finish in Class 5A tourney

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Ankeny Centennial's Makenna Foster kneeled down on the infield to collect a souvenir from the Iowa Central Field at Harlan Rogers Park. The senior catcher scooped up some dirt and poured it into a container for safe keeping. "We've got these jars that say 'Dirty Dodge Beach', because we're like beach themed," Foster said of her squad. It was a … [Read more...] about Jaguars rout Cedar Falls in 6 innings to earn 3rd-place finish in Class 5A tourney

Jaguars rout C.R. Kennedy to advance to state, will play Valley for 4th time Monday

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This time, there was no slow start by the Ankeny Centennial softball team. Three days after the fourth-ranked Jaguars were forced to overcome a six-run deficit to beat Urbandale in their postseason opener, they never trailed in Tuesday's Class 5A regional final at Centennial. Coach Brett Delaney's team got a two-run homer from Mady Ott in the bottom of … [Read more...] about Jaguars rout C.R. Kennedy to advance to state, will play Valley for 4th time Monday

Jaguars overcome 6-0 deficit to beat Urbandale for 4th time, keep season alive

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(Story by Stephen McDaniel) The Ankeny Centennial softball team had played Urbandale three times before Saturday’s Class 5A regional semifinal, and each time the Jaguars cruised to an easy victory. But when it comes to postseason play, you never know what can happen. Visiting Urbandale threatened to put the fourth-ranked and top-seeded Jaguars on … [Read more...] about Jaguars overcome 6-0 deficit to beat Urbandale for 4th time, keep season alive

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Kori Lincicum, Ankeny Centennial softball

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Junior pitcher and outfielder Kori Lincicum has helped the third-ranked Ankeny Centennial softball team to a 23-9 record, including a 15-5 mark in the CIML Conference. Lincicum is batting .418 with nine home runs, eight doubles and 31 RBIs. In the circle, she has compiled a 7-4 record with a 2.27 ERA and 68 strikeouts. Here is some inside info on … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Kori Lincicum, Ankeny Centennial softball

‘Kori has grown up so much’: Lincicum hits, pitches Jags to sweep over Ankeny

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(Story by Stephen McDaniel) Kori Lincicum left her fingerprints all over a pair of Jaguar victories against their crosstown rival. The Ankeny Centennial junior walked off a 5-3 win with a two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning before tossing a four-hitter in an 8-0 shutout as the fourth-ranked Jaguars swept a doubleheader over visiting Ankeny … [Read more...] about ‘Kori has grown up so much’: Lincicum hits, pitches Jags to sweep over Ankeny

Centennial girls pound 5 home runs, romp to 12-0 rivalry victory over Hawkettes

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After teammates Jordyn Kennedy and Mady Ott connected for back-to-back roundtrippers during the third inning of Monday's softball game at Ankeny, Ankeny Centennial junior Kori Lincicum felt some pressure to keep the home run party going. "I was like, 'Uh oh,'" Lincicum said. "They put a big window out there for me. But I just tried to make contact. I … [Read more...] about Centennial girls pound 5 home runs, romp to 12-0 rivalry victory over Hawkettes

Lincicum commits to play softball at Drake, will remain teammates with Ott

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About two weeks after her Ankeny Centennial teammate committed to play softball at Drake, junior Kori Lincicum has decided to follow in Mady Ott's footsteps. Lincicum announced on Wednesday that she has verbally committed to the Bulldogs as well. "I am very excited to be able to play with Mady because we already have a bond and will push each other to … [Read more...] about Lincicum commits to play softball at Drake, will remain teammates with Ott