The Ankeny Centennial boys' track team won two races at the Johnston Invitational on Tuesday, placed second in a pair of events and finished third in two others. Brecken Allen took the 400 in 50.59 seconds. He won the race by nearly 2 full seconds. Cohen Moll captured the 1,600 in a time of 4:19.88. Teammate Jax Alvarez was third in that race in … [Read more...] about Allen wins 400, Moll takes 1,600 for Centennial boys at Johnston Invitational
Kobow’s early goal puts Hawks ahead, but Dowling boys rally to earn their first win
(Story by Stephen McDaniel) The Ankeny boys' soccer team couldn’t have asked for a better start than the one it had in the opening minutes of Tuesday's game at Dowling Catholic. But the Hawks spent the remainder of the game trying to reach that same level of success. Dowling ramped up its pressure, overcame an early goal from Keaton Kobow and scored … [Read more...] about Kobow’s early goal puts Hawks ahead, but Dowling boys rally to earn their first win
‘It was an awesome team effort!’: Ankeny boys capture 5 events at Hawk Relays
Although the Ankeny boys' track team didn't stack its lineup for the Fred Smith Hawk Relays on Tuesday, the Hawks still put up several impressive performances. Ankeny won five events and placed fourth overall in the 11-team field with 89 points. Indianola won the meet with 117 points, followed by Waukee with 107 and Gilbert with 99. "It was an awesome … [Read more...] about ‘It was an awesome team effort!’: Ankeny boys capture 5 events at Hawk Relays
Ankeny golfers edge Centennial by one stroke for 7th place at Jaguar Invitational
Only one stroke separated the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial girls' golf teams at the conclusion of the Jaguar Invitational on Monday at Briarwood Golf Club. The Hawkettes placed seventh in the 12-team field. They posted a 394 total. "We had a good day!" said Ankeny coach Kelley Emke. "Ultimately, right now our growth is measured in how we come back from … [Read more...] about Ankeny golfers edge Centennial by one stroke for 7th place at Jaguar Invitational
‘Our athletes made the best of it’: Jaguars compete in 3 meets in span of 24 hours
It was a very busy weekend for the Ankeny Centennial girls' track team. The Jaguars competed at three different meets in a span of 24 hours. "This was a tough weather week with multiple meets being either cancelled or postponed, but our athletes made the best of it and had a great night on Friday," said Centennial coach Tyler Asbe. "We split our squad … [Read more...] about ‘Our athletes made the best of it’: Jaguars compete in 3 meets in span of 24 hours
Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Garrett Christensen, Centennial boys’ soccer
Senior midfielder/forward Garrett Christensen has helped the Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team to a 3-0 start this season. He has recorded three goals and two assists for the Jaguars. Christensen scored a pair of goals as Centennial opened the season on Tuesday with a 5-0 victory at Waukee Northwest. He had a goal and an assist in the Jaguars' 5-1 win … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Garrett Christensen, Centennial boys’ soccer
‘I’m just really proud of our team’: Jaguars beat C.R. Prairie, Linn-Mar to open season
(Story by Stephen McDaniel) With its original season opener against Iowa City West getting postponed, the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team didn’t get a chance to have a tune-up game before co-hosting the Crosstown Invitational this weekend. But that didn’t stop the third-ranked Jaguars from opening their season with a pair of victories over ranked … [Read more...] about ‘I’m just really proud of our team’: Jaguars beat C.R. Prairie, Linn-Mar to open season
Carlson wins 110 hurdles, Hawks capture distance medley relay at Duncan Invite
The Ankeny boys' track team earned a pair of victories in the Jim Duncan Invitational on Saturday at Drake Stadium, while Ankeny Centennial recorded several top-six finishes. Ankeny senior Hayden Carlson easily won the 110 hurdles in 13.99 seconds. Blake Ludwig of Waukee Northwest was the runner-up in 14.70. "It was a very good day for the Hawks!" said … [Read more...] about Carlson wins 110 hurdles, Hawks capture distance medley relay at Duncan Invite
Madetzke wins 2 races at Duncan Invite; Fisher sets AHS mark in 400 at I.C. West
The Ankeny girls' track team finally got a chance to compete on Saturday, and coach TJ Jumper sent his athletes in two different directions. Only part of his squad went to the Jim Duncan Invitational at Drake Stadium. "Because of the stringent entry guidelines along with all the weather cancellations, we decided to split our squad," Jumper said. "The … [Read more...] about Madetzke wins 2 races at Duncan Invite; Fisher sets AHS mark in 400 at I.C. West
Hawkettes roll past Linn-Mar, then fall to Waverly-Shell Rock at Crosstown Invite
It was a rollercoaster of a weekend for the Ankeny girls' soccer team. After cruising to a 5-1 victory over fourth-ranked Linn-Mar (Marion) on Friday, the No. 5 Hawkettes dropped a 2-0 decision on Saturday to Waverly-Shell Rock in their final game of the Crosstown Invitational at Ankeny. The Go-Hawks (3-0) are ranked No. 2 in Class 2A. "Waverly-Shell … [Read more...] about Hawkettes roll past Linn-Mar, then fall to Waverly-Shell Rock at Crosstown Invite
Centennial boys’ team blanks Scarlets in dominant fashion, raises its record to 2-1
It was a dominant performance by the Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team. The Jaguars romped to an 11-0 victory over visiting Des Moines East in a non-conference meet on Friday. They won all 11 matches in straight sets, losing a total of just 20 games in the process. Centennial recorded a "double bagel" in five of the matches. "The guys came ready … [Read more...] about Centennial boys’ team blanks Scarlets in dominant fashion, raises its record to 2-1
‘We are growing in our identity’: Hawks rebound from loss to earn first victory
Cal Wahlberg scored a pair of goals off assists from Keaton Kobow to lead the Ankeny boys' soccer team to a 2-1 victory over visiting Davenport North in a non-conference game on Saturday. It was the first win of the season for the Hawks (1-2), who bounced back from a 4-3 loss to visiting Indianola in another non-conference game on Friday. Both contests … [Read more...] about ‘We are growing in our identity’: Hawks rebound from loss to earn first victory
‘It was a really good weekend’: Jaguars rout Titans, top Skutt Catholic in shootout
The Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team is off to a perfect 3-0 start. The Jaguars won a pair of games at Council Bluffs Lewis Central this weekend, capped off by a 3-2 victory over Omaha (Neb.) Skutt Catholic on Saturday morning. Coach Brian Duax's team handed the SkyHawks (2-1) their first loss. "It was a really good weekend," said Duax. "It's always … [Read more...] about ‘It was a really good weekend’: Jaguars rout Titans, top Skutt Catholic in shootout
‘We did not play up to our capabilities’: Hawks fall to Valley in conference opener
The Ankeny boys' tennis team dropped an 11-0 decision to visiting Valley in the CIML Conference opener for both squads on Friday. The Tigers won nine of the 11 matches in straight sets. They improved to 2-0 overall, while Ankeny fell to 1-1. "We did not play up to our capabilities," said Ankeny coach Ron Miller. "Valley was better than anticipated, and … [Read more...] about ‘We did not play up to our capabilities’: Hawks fall to Valley in conference opener
‘It was not our best night’: Ankeny golfers shoot 214 in triangular meet at Urbandale
The weather improved dramatically on Wednesday, but that wasn't the case for the Ankeny girls' golf team. After shooting a 390 for 18 holes in tough conditions at the Waukee Northwest Invitational on Monday, the Hawkettes traveled to the Urbandale Golf and Country Club on Wednesday for a nine-hole CIML Conference triangular meet against Northwest and … [Read more...] about ‘It was not our best night’: Ankeny golfers shoot 214 in triangular meet at Urbandale
‘We let them dictate a bit too much’: No. 2 Tigers win showdown vs. Ankeny girls, 2-0
Sometimes, a loss can pay dividends down the road. That was the attitude of Ankeny girls' soccer coach Gavin Mason following the fifth-ranked Hawkettes' 2-0 setback at No. 2 Valley on Tuesday. "I'm proud of the way we battled, and looking at the big picture this is a great early-season experience to learn from," said Mason. "We will certainly take some … [Read more...] about ‘We let them dictate a bit too much’: No. 2 Tigers win showdown vs. Ankeny girls, 2-0
‘Our boys were hungry’: Jaguars roll to 5-0 win, hand Waukee NW its worst loss ever
The Waukee Northwest boys' soccer team has lost only four games in each of the previous three seasons--all but one of them decided by just a lone goal. On Tuesday, the Wolves found themselves in unfamiliar territory. Visiting Ankeny Centennial scored three goals in the first 14 minutes and went on to post a 5-0 victory in the CIML Conference opener for … [Read more...] about ‘Our boys were hungry’: Jaguars roll to 5-0 win, hand Waukee NW its worst loss ever
‘I thought the boys battled’: Hawks fall to Valley in rematch vs. defending champs
Friday's game at North Polk was supposed to give the Ankeny boys' soccer team an opportunity to work on some things before opening its CIML Conference schedule. But when the non-conference matchup was postponed until May 7 due to bad weather, those plans were foiled. Ankeny instead kicked off its season Tuesday against visiting Valley, which handed the … [Read more...] about ‘I thought the boys battled’: Hawks fall to Valley in rematch vs. defending champs
‘There is a lot of fight in these guys’: Jaguars roll to 9-2 victory over Roosevelt
It was a miserable day for tennis, but that didn't stop the Ankeny Centennial boys' team from earning its first win of the season. Overcoming temperatures in the low 40s, the Jaguars rolled to a 9-2 victory over visiting Des Moines Roosevelt in a non-conference meet on Monday. Both squads are now 1-1 on the season. "I’m incredibly proud of this team … [Read more...] about ‘There is a lot of fight in these guys’: Jaguars roll to 9-2 victory over Roosevelt
Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 342
In the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by Legacy Realty of Iowa and Revive Dermatology Clinic and Spa, publisher Dan Holm interviews girls' golf coaches Kelley Emke of Ankeny and Marty Kiepe of Ankeny Centennial about the upcoming season. … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 342