Ankeny Centennial's Will Overberg chases after the ball during the Jaguars' overtime loss to Iowa City West in the Class 3A quarterfinals of last year's state tournament. Overberg, who earned all-state honors, is one of nine returning starters for the Jaguars. (Photo by Dan Holm) The Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer players got a glimpse of what the state … [Read more...] about Jaguars are ‘even more hungry’ after OT loss in last year’s state tournament
Lindaman blasts homer against former team, leads Gators to 2-0 victory
Florida's Kendyl Lindaman swings at a pitch during a recent game. Lindaman hit a two-run homer on Wednesday to lead the Gators to a 2-0 victory over Minnesota, her former team. (Photo courtesy of University of Florida Athletics Communications) Kendyl Lindaman knew what pitch to expect from Minnesota's Amber Fiser. And she didn't miss it. Lindaman … [Read more...] about Lindaman blasts homer against former team, leads Gators to 2-0 victory
Despite lack of experience, Smith excited about future of Hawks’ tennis program
Ankeny's Cameron Bush hits a backhand return during a dual meet against Des Moines East last year. Bush is the top returning player for the Hawks. (Photo by Dan Holm) The new head coach of the Ankeny boys' tennis team isn't concerned about the Hawks' lack of experience. But he is pretty excited about his players' enthusiasm. "We can tell the team is … [Read more...] about Despite lack of experience, Smith excited about future of Hawks’ tennis program
Defending state champion Jaguars ‘see this season as new challenge’
Ankeny Centennial's Allie Wyckoff, Lizzy Johnson and Olivia Wee hold the state championship trophy after the Jaguars defeated Ankeny, 3-2, in the Class 3A final of the 2018 tournament at Cownie Soccer Park. Wyckoff, Johnson and Wee are among 11 returning players with starting experience for the Jaguars. (Photo by Drue Wolfe) Here's a scary thought: the … [Read more...] about Defending state champion Jaguars ‘see this season as new challenge’
‘The product follows the process’: Jaguars looking to improve every day
Ankeny Centennial's Calea Jones tied for third place in the high jump at last year's Class 4A state meet, setting a school record with a jump of 5 feet 3 inches. She is one of seven returning state qualifiers for the Jaguars. (Photo by Dan Holm) Although the weather has improved tremendously in the last week, the Ankeny Centennial girls' track team made … [Read more...] about ‘The product follows the process’: Jaguars looking to improve every day