It was a frustrating Senior Night for the Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team. The Jaguars controlled the ball for much of the game, but had very little to show for it in a 2-0 loss to visiting Norwalk in a non-conference matchup on Thursday. "We got into their defensive third 40 times, but only registered four shots," said Centennial coach Brian Duax. … [Read more...] about ‘We made two costly errors’: Struggling Jaguars drop 2-0 decision to Norwalk
Runner-up Drefke leads Jaguars to 3rd place at Dickey Invite; Ankeny takes 8th
Despite some cold and rainy conditions, the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial girls' golf teams both posted some solid scores on Thursday in the Toni Dickey Invitational at Otter Creek. The Jaguars placed third in the 12-team field with a 366 total. "We were very happy with our play today!" said Centennial coach John Petersen. "It was a big improvement … [Read more...] about Runner-up Drefke leads Jaguars to 3rd place at Dickey Invite; Ankeny takes 8th
‘I thought we played well’: Ankeny girls see progress in loss to No. 1 Maroons
The Ankeny girls' tennis team earned a moral victory on Thursday. The Hawkettes saw some positive signs during an 11-0 loss to visiting Dowling Catholic at the Prairie Ridge courts. The Maroons are ranked No. 1 in Class 2A. "It sounds weird given the meet score, but I thought we played well tonight, especially in doubles," said Ankeny coach Steve … [Read more...] about ‘I thought we played well’: Ankeny girls see progress in loss to No. 1 Maroons
Hawks drop 10-1 decision at Dowling Catholic, will host Hoefle Invite Friday
Coming off a 10-1 loss at Dowling Catholic on Thursday, the Ankeny boys' tennis team will host the Dennis Hoefle Invitational on Friday at the Prairie Ridge courts. Ankeny Centennial will be among the teams in the field. The Jaguars placed third at last year's tournament with 62 points. Dowling is the defending champion. The Maroons racked up 76 points … [Read more...] about Hawks drop 10-1 decision at Dowling Catholic, will host Hoefle Invite Friday
‘I really liked Wartburg’s program’: Centennial’s Owens to run for Knights
Ankeny Centennial distance runner Brendan Owens has signed a letter of intent to compete for Wartburg College. Owens, a senior, will join the Knights' men's cross country and track teams in the fall. "I looked at four schools," said Owens. "Once I got down to two, the decision was pretty tough. But I really liked Wartburg's program and coach." Owens … [Read more...] about ‘I really liked Wartburg’s program’: Centennial’s Owens to run for Knights