The Ankeny Centennial girls' cross country team has qualified for the Class 4A state meet in each of its first five years as a varsity program. There's no reason to believe that the Jaguars won't earn another trip back to Fort Dodge in 2018. Centennial returns six varsity regulars from last year's team that placed 13th in Class 4A with 242 points. Head … [Read more...] about Jaguars look to continue state-meet streak in 2018
Bertsch departs after successful three-year run as Ankeny girls’ soccer coach
Ankeny girls' soccer coach Dan Bertsch has resigned from his position after three years with the program. Ankeny Activities Director Brent Buttjer said that all three of Bertsch's assistants have resigned as well. "Coach Bertsch provided a great deal of passion and dedication to our girls’ soccer program for which I am grateful. We wish him luck in the … [Read more...] about Bertsch departs after successful three-year run as Ankeny girls’ soccer coach
Blimpie Sub of the Week: Kate Heine, Ankeny softball
Kate Heine of the Ankeny softball team is the Ankeny Fanatic Sub of the Week sponsored by Blimpie. Heine helped the Hawkettes to a 28-13 record. She served primarily as a pinch-runner for coach Dave Bingham. Heine, a junior, batted .333 in 24 games. She stole five bases and scored 20 runs. … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Kate Heine, Ankeny softball
Hawk golfers search for consistency after loss to Dowling Catholic
The challenge for some members of the Ankeny boys' golf team is to play a solid 18-hole round and not just nine holes. That was very evident during Tuesday's CIML Central Conference dual meet against visiting Dowling Catholic, which posted a 308-315 victory over the Hawks at Otter Creek Golf Course. "I thought we played Ok," said Ankeny coach Mike … [Read more...] about Hawk golfers search for consistency after loss to Dowling Catholic
Centennial golfers place 5th at season-opening tournament
The Ankeny Centennial boys' golf team finished in the middle of the pack at the Iowa City West Invitational on Monday. The Jaguars opened their season by placing fifth among 10 teams at Blue Top Ridge Golf Course in Riverside. They posted a score of 330. Pleasant Valley shot a 311 to capture the team title, finishing five strokes ahead of Johnston. … [Read more...] about Centennial golfers place 5th at season-opening tournament