The disappointment from last year's Drake Relays is now just a distant memory for standout Ankeny hurdler Hayden Carlson. The senior raced to a victory in the boys' 110 hurdles on Friday at this year's edition of America's Athletic Classic. He broke his own school record by posting a time of 13.80 seconds. "It was my coaches and teammates," said … [Read more...] about ‘It’s amazing to just continue the legacy’: Carlson wins Relays crown in 110 hurdles
Dickinson provides Centennial’s only win at No. 3 singles in 10-1 loss to Valley boys
A win by Reece Dickinson provided the only highlight for the Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team as the Jaguars dropped a 10-1 decision to visiting Valley on Thursday. Dickinson posted a 7-6 (5), 6-2 victory over Frank Scott in the No. 3 singles match. Teammate Nathan Goff also played well at the No. 5 spot, where he won the opening set before eventually … [Read more...] about Dickinson provides Centennial’s only win at No. 3 singles in 10-1 loss to Valley boys
‘There’s a lot of emotion that runs in this game’: Jaguars hold off Ankeny for 3-2 win
(Story by Stephen McDaniel) The pickaxe trophy for the winner of the Ankeny Derby will be sticking around Ankeny Centennial for another year. For just the second time since the inception of the Jag-Hawk crosstown rivalry, the Centennial boys' soccer team recorded its second straight win in the series. The second-ranked Jaguars used a pair of late … [Read more...] about ‘There’s a lot of emotion that runs in this game’: Jaguars hold off Ankeny for 3-2 win
‘She just continues to get better’: Postma’s goal lifts Centennial girls past Hawkettes
It's been a long road back from an ACL injury for Ankeny Centennial's Mady Postma. All the hard work has paid off for the junior midfielder. Postma scored the game's only goal on a header in the 54th minute to give the third-ranked Jaguars a 1-0 victory over No. 5 Ankeny in a CIML Conference girls' soccer showdown on Thursday at Northview … [Read more...] about ‘She just continues to get better’: Postma’s goal lifts Centennial girls past Hawkettes
Doubleday Insurance Coach of the Month: Chris Allen, Centennial girls’ soccer
The Jaguars continue their domination of the crosstown rivalry, getting a second-half goal from Mady Postma to post a 1-0 victory over Ankeny. … [Read more...] about Doubleday Insurance Coach of the Month: Chris Allen, Centennial girls’ soccer
Ankeny’s Bruening takes 3rd in Drake long jump; Jags’ Blevins finishes 10th in 3,000
Ankeny junior Lena Bruening earned another Drake Relays medal Thursday on the opening day of this year's high school events at Drake Stadium. Bruening, who ran on the winning sprint medley relay as a freshman at Waukee in 2024, placed third in the long jump with a leap of 18 feet 5.25 inches. Abby Mecklenburg of Linn-Mar (Marion) easily won the event with … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Bruening takes 3rd in Drake long jump; Jags’ Blevins finishes 10th in 3,000
‘It was a great showing of our potential!’: Ankeny golfers top Jaguars in triangular
After shooting a 400 on the same course two days earlier in the Lamson Invitational, the Ankeny girls' golf team returned to Willow Creek on Wednesday for a CIML Conference triangular meet and posted a 186 total for a nine-hole round, allowing the Hawkettes to defeat their crosstown rival for the second time in three meetings this season. Valley won the … [Read more...] about ‘It was a great showing of our potential!’: Ankeny golfers top Jaguars in triangular
‘Johnston was dominant and physical’: Dragons cruise past Ankeny boys, 4-0
Perhaps no team in the state will play a more difficult schedule this week than the Ankeny boys' soccer squad. The Hawks traveled to Johnston on Tuesday to face the top-ranked Dragons and suffered a 4-0 loss in the CIML Conference game. "We created half chances, but for the most part we were outplayed," said Ankeny coach Trevor Fuccio. Johnston … [Read more...] about ‘Johnston was dominant and physical’: Dragons cruise past Ankeny boys, 4-0
Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 344
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 previews Thursday's Ankeny Derby with girls' soccer standouts Ava Paoli and Avery Taylor of Ankeny and Emmarie Becker and McKenna Gray of Ankeny Centennial. … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 344
Becker’s late goal allows Centennial girls to stay unbeaten with 2-1 win at Dowling
Ankeny Centennial's Emmarie Becker found herself in the right place at the right time on Tuesday night. Becker scored the go-ahead goal off a throw-in by Evie Boyle late in the second half to give the third-ranked Jaguars a 2-1 victory at Dowling Catholic in a CIML Conference girls' soccer game. "Evie had a great throw into the box, and Dowling didn’t … [Read more...] about Becker’s late goal allows Centennial girls to stay unbeaten with 2-1 win at Dowling
‘We really imposed our will’: Hawkettes control 2nd half in 2-1 win over Johnston
Thursday's top-five showdown against its crosstown rival could have lost some of its luster if the Ankeny girls' soccer team didn't take care of business on Tuesday. After battling ninth-ranked Johnston to a 1-1 tie at halftime, No. 5 Ankeny needed a strong second half on its home pitch to even its record in the CIML Conference. And the Hawkettes … [Read more...] about ‘We really imposed our will’: Hawkettes control 2nd half in 2-1 win over Johnston
‘We had a game plan to exploit it’: Jaguars erupt for 6 goals in victory over Dowling
The Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team still hasn't played a complete game on the pitch. But on Tuesday night, the second-ranked Jaguars were more than good enough to post a 6-1 victory over visiting Dowling Catholic. "It was a good first 20 minutes of each half and then the level dropped a little bit, but it was still good enough to beat a pretty … [Read more...] about ‘We had a game plan to exploit it’: Jaguars erupt for 6 goals in victory over Dowling
Jaguars tumble to Dowling Catholic, while Ankeny boys suffer loss at Johnston
It was a rough day on the tennis courts for both of the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial boys' teams on Tuesday. The Jaguars dropped an 11-0 decision to visiting Dowling Catholic, which swept all 11 matches in straight sets. The Maroons won three of the matches without dropping a game. Dowling remained unbeaten in dual competition, improving to 3-0 in the … [Read more...] about Jaguars tumble to Dowling Catholic, while Ankeny boys suffer loss at Johnston
Centennial boys capture 5 events, defend their team title at Jaguar Invitational
The Ankeny Centennial boys' track team defended its title on Tuesday in the Jaguar Invitational at Northview Stadium. Centennial won five events and racked up 147 points. Waukee placed second in the seven-team field with 137, followed by Southeast Polk with 91. The Jaguars got victories from Noah Ross in the 100 (11.00), Sawyer Goble in the 400 (51.49) … [Read more...] about Centennial boys capture 5 events, defend their team title at Jaguar Invitational
Jaguars edge Dowling Catholic to capture team crown at Larry Weier Invitational
The Ankeny Centennial girls' track team earned its third title of the season on Monday by winning the Larry Weier Invitational at Dowling Catholic. And the Jaguars did it without pushing their top runners to the limit. "We ran the girls pretty minimally," said Centennial coach Tyler Asbe. "It was just a light night to stay sharp, but very low volume … [Read more...] about Jaguars edge Dowling Catholic to capture team crown at Larry Weier Invitational
Ankeny golfers take 11th in Lamson Invite, will return to Willow Creek on Wednesday
The Ankeny girls' golf team placed 11th among 16 squads in the Lamson Invitational on Monday at Willow Creek. The Hawkettes posted a score of 400. They again competed without their No. 1 golfer, Madalyn Ross, who also missed the Toni Dickey Invitational on Thursday. "She missed both meets for a choir trip," said Ankeny coach Kelley … [Read more...] about Ankeny golfers take 11th in Lamson Invite, will return to Willow Creek on Wednesday
Boys’ soccer rankings announced: No. 2 Jaguars among 6 CIML teams in 4A top 10
The first boys' soccer rankings from the Iowa High School Athletic Association have been announced. Ankeny Centennial earned a No. 2 ranking in Class 4A following its 4-0-1 start to the season. The Jaguars kicked off their campaign on April 7 with a 5-0 victory at Waukee Northwest, which is currently 5-1 and ranked fourth. The only blemish on … [Read more...] about Boys’ soccer rankings announced: No. 2 Jaguars among 6 CIML teams in 4A top 10
Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Cate Trewet, Ankeny Centennial girls’ golf
Junior Cate Trewet carded a 9-over-par 80 to lead the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team to a sixth-place finish in the Toni Dickey Invitational on Thursday at Otter Creek. She placed sixth as an individual. Trewet has posted her team's best score at all three of the Jaguars' meets. She currently boasts a 43.6 average for nine holes. Here is some … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Cate Trewet, Ankeny Centennial girls’ golf
High school qualifiers for 2026 Drake Relays announced
The high school qualifiers for the 2026 Drake Relays have been announced. Here are all the qualifiers from the four Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial track teams: BOYS 100: Finn McClure (A), Noah Ross (AC) 400: Isaiah Smith (A) 800: Isaiah Smith (A) 1,600: Cohen Moll (AC), Isaiah Smith (A) 3,200: Davis Johnson (AC) 110 hurdles: … [Read more...] about High school qualifiers for 2026 Drake Relays announced
Ankeny boys hand Little Cyclones first loss of season in ‘complete performance’
The Ankeny boys' soccer team got a much-needed victory on Saturday by defeating Ames, 3-0, at the Valley Invitational. The Hawks scored all three of their goals in the second half. "The wind was a big factor," said Ankeny coach Trevor Fuccio. "We defended well in the first half and then took advantage of the wind in the second half." Keaton Kobow … [Read more...] about Ankeny boys hand Little Cyclones first loss of season in ‘complete performance’