Ankeny Centennial softball coach Randy Schneider has resigned from his position after leading the Jaguars to the best record in school history this season. Schneider informed his players of his decision at a team meeting earlier this week. "I think being a high school coach takes a lot of commitment from both sides," said Karlie Kaiser, a senior-to-be … [Read more...] about Centennial softball coach resigns after best season in school history
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Jaguars close out record-setting season with 9-0 loss at Indianola
A record-setting season for the Ankeny Centennial softball team came to an abrupt end on Saturday night. The Jaguars dropped a 9-0 decision in a Class 5A regional semifinal at third-ranked Indianola, which got a one-hitter from Sydney Sickles and a pair of two-run homers by Brooke Tucker. "It was just the luck of the draw," said Centennial coach Randy … [Read more...] about Jaguars close out record-setting season with 9-0 loss at Indianola
Jaguars rout North, set school record for most wins in a season
A 14-run first inning helped the Ankeny Centennial softball team achieve a milestone victory on Thursday night. The Jaguars rolled past visiting Des Moines North, 15-0, in three innings in a Class 5A regional quarterfinal. The win allowed Centennial (25-15) to set a new school record for most victories in a season. "I think we all feel really good … [Read more...] about Jaguars rout North, set school record for most wins in a season
Jaguars sweep Waukee, match school record for most wins in season
With a couple of huge wins on Monday, the Ankeny Centennial softball team now has a good chance to become the winningest squad in school history. The Jaguars won both games of a doubleheader at 11th-ranked Waukee to raise their overall record to 24-15. They equaled the most wins ever by a Centennial team, matching the 2015 squad that finished with a 24-17 … [Read more...] about Jaguars sweep Waukee, match school record for most wins in season
Jaguars knock off pair of top-5 teams at DC-G tournament
The Ankeny Centennial softball team knocked off a top-five opponent on Friday at the Dallas Center-Grimes Invitational. Then the Jaguars defeated another one. Centennial opened the tournament with an 11-5 victory over Winterset, the No. 5 team in Class 4A. The Jaguars then posted a 4-3 win over No. 4 Indianola in eight innings. "We played really … [Read more...] about Jaguars knock off pair of top-5 teams at DC-G tournament
Jaguars sweep past Ames, snap 3-game losing skid
It took only 24 hours for the Ankeny Centennial softball team to turn a losing skid into a winning streak. The Jaguars rebounded from a doubleheader loss to Valley on Tuesday by sweeping both ends of a CIML Central Conference twinbill on Wednesday at Ames, snapping their three-game losing streak. They posted an 11-6 victory in the opener before winning … [Read more...] about Jaguars sweep past Ames, snap 3-game losing skid
Valley erupts for 8 runs in 5th inning to complete sweep of Jaguars
The Ankeny Centennial softball team showed on Tuesday that it has the potential to make some noise in next week's Class 5A regional tournament. The Jaguars also showed that they still have a ways to go. Centennial jumped out to a 7-1 lead against ninth-ranked Valley in the second game of a CIML Central Conference doubleheader before the visiting Tigers … [Read more...] about Valley erupts for 8 runs in 5th inning to complete sweep of Jaguars
Jaguars beat 3 ranked foes, finish 4-0 at Prange Classic
The Ankeny Centennial softball team will take a six-game winning streak into Monday's doubleheader against crosstown rival Ankeny after posting a perfect 4-0 record in the Brent Prange Classic over the weekend. The Jaguars improved to 18-11 overall with a 9-1 win on Saturday over Ballard (Huxley), the No. 13 team in Class 4A. It was their third victory … [Read more...] about Jaguars beat 3 ranked foes, finish 4-0 at Prange Classic
Olson hits 3 homers as Jaguars complete sweep over Lincoln
For much of the season, Ankeny Centennial slugger Chloe Olson has struggled to find her groove at the plate. She appears to have found it. Olson slugged three home runs and had seven RBIs as the Jaguars rolled to a 14-2 victory over visiting Des Moines Lincoln in three innings to complete a sweep of a non-conference softball doubleheader on … [Read more...] about Olson hits 3 homers as Jaguars complete sweep over Lincoln
Jaguars may need to rely on deep pitching staff down the stretch
It's a good thing that the Ankeny Centennial softball team has several dependable pitchers. The Jaguars may need them all down the stretch. Haley Gatica, the team's No.1 pitcher, is battling a wrist injury. She took the loss in the first game of Monday's doubleheader at Southeast Polk. Gatica (9-5) allowed four hits in five innings as the Jaguars … [Read more...] about Jaguars may need to rely on deep pitching staff down the stretch
Jaguars top Norwalk twice, earn 3rd-place finish in Elite Eight tournament
The Ankeny Centennial softball team defeated Norwalk for the second time in two days, 6-1, to earn a third-place finish in the Barney Dennis Elite Eight tournament on Saturday at Johnston. Taylor Runchey drove in four runs as the Jaguars improved their record to 12-10. Ella Schulz and Cassi Garland each went 2-for-3 in the win. "Norwalk pitched their … [Read more...] about Jaguars top Norwalk twice, earn 3rd-place finish in Elite Eight tournament
Jaguars earn culture-building sweep over No. 4 Waukee
Randy Schneider has been saying for weeks that his Ankeny Centennial softball team is capable of beating some of the CIML's top squads. The Jaguars not only did that on Wednesday, but they did it twice. Centennial swept both games of a Central Conference doubleheader against visiting Waukee, 5-4 and 7-5. The fourth-ranked Warriors had won the previous … [Read more...] about Jaguars earn culture-building sweep over No. 4 Waukee
Jaguars knock off Class 4A No. 4 ADM, finish 2-2 at tournament
The Ankeny Centennial softball team is embracing its tough early-season schedule. The Jaguars played three more ranked opponents at the ADM Invitational on Friday and Saturday. They went 2-2 at the tournament and are now 5-7 on the season with three one-run losses while playing nine ranked teams in their first 12 games. "We love our schedule," said … [Read more...] about Jaguars knock off Class 4A No. 4 ADM, finish 2-2 at tournament
Jaguars end losing streak, earn split against No. 13 Ankeny
The Ankeny Centennial softball team got a much-needed victory on Thursday night. A former Centennial player helped 13th-ranked Ankeny to a 10-6 win in the first game of a CIML Central Conference doubleheader before the Jaguars rebounded with an 11-4 triumph in the nightcap at Ankeny. The win was Centennial's first against a league opponent and snapped … [Read more...] about Jaguars end losing streak, earn split against No. 13 Ankeny
Centennial softball team tumbles twice to No. 5 Tigers
The Ankeny Centennial softball team proved on Monday that it can play with one of the state's best squads. Now, the Jaguars need to figure out a way to beat one of those top teams. Centennial dropped both games of a CIML Central Conference doubleheader at fifth-ranked Valley, 1-0 and 5-1. The Jaguars fell to 0-4 in the league and 2-4 overall. "We … [Read more...] about Centennial softball team tumbles twice to No. 5 Tigers
New Centennial softball coach wants Jaguars to ‘keep applying pressure’ on basepaths
For the first time since the 1990s, Randy Schneider is calling pitches from the dugout. The new head coach of the Ankeny Centennial softball team is enjoying his return to the high school game after spending most of his career in the collegiate ranks, where he was primarily an offensive coach. "I really haven't sat and called pitches in 20-some years," … [Read more...] about New Centennial softball coach wants Jaguars to ‘keep applying pressure’ on basepaths
Unbeaten S.E. Polk holds off Centennial rally to sweep doubleheader
A late rally fell short, and the Ankeny Centennial softball team dropped both ends of a doubleheader against visiting Southeast Polk on Thursday. After Southeast Polk posted a 6-2 victory in the first game, the Rams built a 4-1 lead in the nightcap of the CIML Central Conference opener for both teams. The Jaguars then rallied for two runs in the bottom of … [Read more...] about Unbeaten S.E. Polk holds off Centennial rally to sweep doubleheader
Jaguars open baseball, softball fields with sweeps over Hoover
The opening of Ankeny Centennial's new baseball and softball complex was a smashing success. The Jaguars began the 2018 season on Monday by hosting doubleheaders against Des Moines Hoover on both fields. They ended up sweeping both twinbills. "It was a nice way to open the new fields and the season," said Centennial baseball coach Mark Hey, whose team … [Read more...] about Jaguars open baseball, softball fields with sweeps over Hoover
Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Chloe Olson, Ankeny Centennial girls’ basketball
Chloe Olson is the Ankeny Fanatic prep of the week sponsored by Revive Clinic and Spa. The senior forward helped the Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball team to a 19-4 record this season. Olson averaged a team-high 12.3 points and 8.4 rebounds per game for the Jaguars. She made 51.3 percent of her shots from the field. Here is some inside info on … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Chloe Olson, Ankeny Centennial girls’ basketball