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‘We knew what we were going up against’: Jags fall short against Schlader, Wolves

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It took a dominant pitcher to bring an end to Ankeny Centennial's record-shattering softball season. Waukee Northwest star Sophia Schlader tossed a two-hitter and had nine strikeouts to lead the top-ranked Wolves to a 3-1 victory over No. 2 Ankeny Centennial in the Class 5A championship game on Friday night at Harlan Rogers Park in Fort Dodge. Hazel … [Read more...] about ‘We knew what we were going up against’: Jags fall short against Schlader, Wolves

Leinen’s late home run lifts Wolves past Centennial for back-to-back 5A crowns

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Hazel Leinen hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the sixth inning to lift the top-ranked Waukee Northwest softball team to a 3-1 victory over No. 2 Ankeny Centennial in the Class 5A championship game on Friday night at Harlan Rogers Park in Fort Dodge. Sophomore Sophia Schlader tossed a two-hitter and had nine strikeouts as the Wolves (40-4) defended their … [Read more...] about Leinen’s late home run lifts Wolves past Centennial for back-to-back 5A crowns

‘We just push each other’: Jags advance to title game behind Ott sisters’ 4 homers

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A friendly rivalry between Emmy and Mady Ott has paid off in a big way for the Ankeny Centennial softball team. The sisters each blasted a pair of home runs and combined for six RBIs to lead the second-ranked Jaguars to a 10-3 victory over No. 6 Southeast Polk in the Class 5A state tournament on Wednesday at Harlan Rogers Park in Fort Dodge. "We're … [Read more...] about ‘We just push each other’: Jags advance to title game behind Ott sisters’ 4 homers

‘Starting off 2-0 is a pretty good feeling’: Jags move closer to Class 5A title game

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Only one more victory separates the Ankeny Centennial softball team from a berth in the Class 5A championship game. The second-ranked Jaguars pounded out 10 hits and got a three-hit shutout from Lauren Sandholm to beat No. 6 Southeast Polk, 8-0, in six innings in a winners' bracket second-round game in the state tournament on Tuesday at Harlan Rogers Park … [Read more...] about ‘Starting off 2-0 is a pretty good feeling’: Jags move closer to Class 5A title game

Kennedy named first-team all-American by NFCA; Ott earns all-region honors

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Ankeny Centennial softball star Jordyn Kennedy has been named a first-team all-American by the National Fastpitch Coaches Association. Kennedy, a senior third baseman, was one of 13 players across the nation to earn first-team honors. She was the only Iowan named to any of the three all-American teams. Kennedy was also selected to the Region I first … [Read more...] about Kennedy named first-team all-American by NFCA; Ott earns all-region honors

‘It feels good to come out on top’: Jaguars earn split with Valley, capture outright title

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Now that the Ankeny Centennial softball team has earned the CIML Conference title, the second-ranked Jaguars can focus their attention on a bigger prize. Centennial captured the outright league crown with a 6-3 victory over visiting Valley in the second game of a doubleheader on Wednesday. The No. 3 Tigers won the opener, 6-2, to become the first team … [Read more...] about ‘It feels good to come out on top’: Jaguars earn split with Valley, capture outright title

HISTORIC BLAST: Jaguars equal HR mark, rally past S.E. Polk on Ott’s 3-run shot

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(Story by Stephen McDaniel) Mady Ott couldn’t have picked a better time to help etch the Ankeny Centennial softball team into the record books. A sixth-inning three-run homer from Ott was not only the catalyst for the second-ranked Jaguars’ 5-3 come-from-behind victory over No. 6 Southeast Polk, but it helped Centennial tie the all-time single-season … [Read more...] about HISTORIC BLAST: Jaguars equal HR mark, rally past S.E. Polk on Ott’s 3-run shot

‘We showed that we can hang’: Jaguars’ late rally falls short vs. No. 1 Waukee NW

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Thursday's matchup between the top two softball teams in Class 5A lived up to the hype. Top-ranked and defending state champion Waukee Northwest traveled to Ankeny Centennial for a showdown against the No. 2 Jaguars, who entered the day owning sole possession of first place in the CIML Conference. The two squads were slated to play a doubleheader, but … [Read more...] about ‘We showed that we can hang’: Jaguars’ late rally falls short vs. No. 1 Waukee NW

‘We have so much talent on this team’: Jaguars sweep Johnston to stay unbeaten

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(Story by Stephen McDaniel) One of the scariest things about the Ankeny Centennial softball team is that the Jaguars aren’t just returning plenty of high-end talent from a year ago. It’s that they have a loaded roster from top to bottom. The second-ranked Jaguars got key contributions from several different players during their first CIML Conference … [Read more...] about ‘We have so much talent on this team’: Jaguars sweep Johnston to stay unbeaten

‘We felt very out of sync’: Jags fall short in rivalry match despite Heither’s return

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The return of junior middle hitter Sophia Heither provided a spark for the Ankeny Centennial volleyball team on Thursday. It wasn't enough to lift the third-ranked Jaguars to a sixth consecutive victory over No. 4 Ankeny. The visiting Hawkettes rallied from a one-set deficit to post a 19-25, 25-23, 28-26, 25-20 win over their crosstown rival. They … [Read more...] about ‘We felt very out of sync’: Jags fall short in rivalry match despite Heither’s return

‘Jagalicious’ Centennial girls sweep past Dowling behind 10 kills from Ott, Schmidt

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It was a "Jagalicious" kind of night at the Ankeny Centennial gym. The second-ranked Centennial volleyball team got three or more kills from six different players and swept to a 25-14, 28-26, 25-20 victory over No. 8 Dowling Catholic in a CIML Conference match on Tuesday. "We always talk about being 'Jagalicious'--that's our little phrase that we … [Read more...] about ‘Jagalicious’ Centennial girls sweep past Dowling behind 10 kills from Ott, Schmidt

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