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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

Centennial’s Kennedy, Ott named to Class 5A all-tournament team for 2nd time

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Ankeny Centennial softball stars Jordyn Kennedy and Mady Ott were both named to the Class 5A all-tournament team after leading the Jaguars to a third-place finish at Harlan Rogers Park in Fort Dodge. Both juniors were selected to the squad for the second time in three years. Kennedy was named the captain of the team in 2023 after Centennial won the state … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Kennedy, Ott named to Class 5A all-tournament team for 2nd time

Jaguars romp past Valley in 5 innings, earn shot to take down No. 1 Waukee NW

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After missing last year's Class 5A state tournament, Ankeny Centennial's juggernaut of a softball team has returned to Harlan Rogers Park. The fourth-ranked Jaguars--who outscored their three opponents by a 29-2 margin to win the crown in 2023--opened this year's tournament on Monday with a 9-0 win over No. 5 Valley in five innings in a Class 5A … [Read more...] about Jaguars romp past Valley in 5 innings, earn shot to take down No. 1 Waukee NW

Centennial star Kennedy named to 5A West all-district team for 3rd straight year

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Ankeny Centennial softball standout Jordyn Kennedy has been named to the Class 5A West all-district team for the third consecutive year by the Iowa Girls' Coaches Association. Kennedy was among five players from Ankeny to earn all-district honors. Fellow Centennial junior Mady Ott was a repeat pick to the all-district team, while Ankeny Christian Academy … [Read more...] about Centennial star Kennedy named to 5A West all-district team for 3rd straight year

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

‘We for sure feed off each other’: Jaguars blast 5 home runs in sweep at No. 3 Valley

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There aren't any easy outs in the Ankeny Centennial softball lineup. Mady Ott homered twice and three of her teammates also hit roundtrippers as the second-ranked Jaguars swept a doubleheader on Thursday at No. 3 Valley, 8-0 and 8-4. "We for sure feed off each other," said Ott. "I think once someone hits (a home run), it’s easier for us to find the … [Read more...] about ‘We for sure feed off each other’: Jaguars blast 5 home runs in sweep at No. 3 Valley

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

‘I’m so excited to be going to Drake’: Centennial star Ott to play for Bulldogs

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One of the state's best softball players has ended her recruiting battle. Ankeny Centennial junior outfielder Mady Ott announced on Tuesday that she has verbally committed to Drake. She will join the Bulldogs' program in the fall of 2026. "I'm so excited to be going to Drake," said Ott. "This wasn't as tough of a decision as I thought it would be. I … [Read more...] about ‘I’m so excited to be going to Drake’: Centennial star Ott to play for Bulldogs

‘This one feels really good’: No. 1 Jaguars outlast No. 3 Dowling in CIML showdown

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Perhaps no volleyball team in the state enjoys playing a fifth set as much as Ankeny Centennial. The top-ranked Jaguars were pushed to the limit on Tuesday for the third time this season, and once again they outlasted a top-10 opponent. Centennial used an 8-0 run in the fifth set to help close out a 23-25, 25-20, 25-21, 22-25, 15-12 victory at No. 3 … [Read more...] about ‘This one feels really good’: No. 1 Jaguars outlast No. 3 Dowling in CIML showdown

Five Jaguars earn all-state honors along with Ankeny’s Rusher, ACA’s Quick

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Five Ankeny Centennial softball players have received all-state honors from the Iowa Girls' Coaches Association along with Abby Rusher of Ankeny and Katie Quick of Ankeny Christian Academy. The Jaguars placed Jordyn Kennedy, Mady Ott and Lauren Sandholm on the Class 5A first team. They were joined on the squad by Rusher, who was a repeat pick along with … [Read more...] about Five Jaguars earn all-state honors along with Ankeny’s Rusher, ACA’s Quick

Centennial’s Kennedy, Sandholm, Ott named to CIML Conference first team

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Ankeny Centennial softball stars Jordyn Kennedy and Lauren Sandholm were both repeat selections to the CIML Conference first team by a vote of the league's coaches. They were joined on the squad by teammate Mady Ott, who helped the Jaguars to a share of the conference championship. Ten Centennial players and 11 more from Ankeny earned all-conference … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Kennedy, Sandholm, Ott named to CIML Conference first team

Centennial trio, ACA duo earn all-district honors along with Ankeny’s Rusher

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Ankeny Centennial softball standouts Jordyn Kennedy, Mady Ott and Lauren Sandholm have been selected to the Class 5A West all-district team along with Ankeny star Abby Rusher, while the Ankeny Christian Academy duo of Riese Gjerde and Katie Quick were named to the Class 1A South Central all-district squad. The teams were selected by the Iowa Girls' Coaches … [Read more...] about Centennial trio, ACA duo earn all-district honors along with Ankeny’s Rusher

MADYBOMB: Ott’s walk-off blast finishes sweep, gives Jags at least share of crown

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Ankeny Centennial's Mady Ott was surprised when the Urbandale softball team elected to pitch to her. It was a decision that the 11th-ranked J-Hawks are now regretting. With two outs and first base open, Ott blasted a three-run homer over the flag pole in left-center field to give the No. 6 Jaguars a 10-8 victory in eight innings to complete a sweep of … [Read more...] about MADYBOMB: Ott’s walk-off blast finishes sweep, gives Jags at least share of crown

Jaguars cruise to championship of Fort Dodge Invitational; Ankeny places 4th

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Mady Ott and the Ankeny Centennial softball team feel right at home at Harlan Rogers Park. Ott homered twice and drove in seven runs on Saturday as the fifth-ranked Jaguars cruised to the championship of the 16-team Fort Dodge Invitational. They rallied for an 11-5 victory over Class 3A No. 1 Williamsburg in the semifinals, then followed with an 8-2 … [Read more...] about Jaguars cruise to championship of Fort Dodge Invitational; Ankeny places 4th

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Mady Ott, Ankeny Centennial softball

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Sophomore outfielder Mady Ott has helped the fourth-ranked Ankeny Centennial softball team to an 11-4 record. She is batting .429 with four home runs, three doubles and 12 RBIs. Ott's bat heated up in the last week, when she homered four times during a six-game stretch. She hit a grand slam in the Jaguars' 10-4 victory over No. 13 Southeast Polk in the … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Mady Ott, Ankeny Centennial softball

‘This is so well-deserved’: Dominant Jaguars romp to Class 5A softball crown

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It was a moment that Mariah Belzer will never forget. Ankeny Centennial's senior shortstop caught a line drive off the bat of Pleasant Valley's Ashley Hansen for the final out of Thursday's Class 5A state championship softball game, securing the Jaguars' first title in school history. "She's a slapper, and she hit it that way the last time," Belzer … [Read more...] about ‘This is so well-deserved’: Dominant Jaguars romp to Class 5A softball crown