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’
‘This is what teams do to us’: Urbandale’s late goal produces 1-1 tie against Jaguars
(Story by Stephen McDaniel) The Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team seemed to be on its way to knocking off reigning Class 3A state champion Urbandale and potentially starting its campaign with a 5-0 record. Despite multiple chances to put Friday's game away, the Jaguars were limited to just one goal before the J-Hawks scored an equalizer in the 73rd … [Read more...] about ‘This is what teams do to us’: Urbandale’s late goal produces 1-1 tie against Jaguars
‘I feel like our team dominated’: Jags rout Urbandale as Litchfield sets school record
The third-ranked Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team opened CIML Conference play with a 5-0 victory over visiting Urbandale on Friday. Rebecca Flick had a goal and an assist for the Jaguars, who raised their overall record to 3-0. "It was a complete performance from the team," said Centennial coach Chris Allen. "We were dangerous in the attacking … [Read more...] about ‘I feel like our team dominated’: Jags rout Urbandale as Litchfield sets school record
Centennial girls win 8 events, cruise to team crown at their Jaguar Invitational
The depth of its roster paid off on Thursday for the Ankeny Centennial girls' track team. The Jaguars won eight events and easily captured the team title in its own Jaguar Invitational at Northview Stadium. They racked up 178 points, 58 more than runner-up Dowling Catholic. Centennial won two field events, both hurdles races and two distance races. The … [Read more...] about Centennial girls win 8 events, cruise to team crown at their Jaguar Invitational
Jaguars drop 6-5 decision to Urbandale boys in another CIML Conference nailbiter
After posting a 6-5 victory over its crosstown rival two days earlier, the Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team battled another foe down to the wire on Thursday. This time, the visiting Jaguars came out on the short end of a nailbiter. Urbandale posted a 6-5 win in the CIML Conference meet at Walker Johnston Park. The J-Hawks improved to 1-2 in the … [Read more...] about Jaguars drop 6-5 decision to Urbandale boys in another CIML Conference nailbiter