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Ankeny is No. 3, Centennial No. 23 in first Class 5A RPI football rankings from IHSAA
Ankeny is No. 3, Centennial No. 23 in first Class 5A RPI football rankings from IHSAA

Ankeny is No. 3, Centennial No. 23 in first Class 5A RPI football rankings from IHSAA

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The Ankeny football team is No. 3 in Class 5A in the first RPI rankings of the season from the Iowa High School Athletic Association. Southeast Polk (6-0), the lone remaining unbeaten team, is No. 1 with an RPI of .7078. The Rams are just ahead of No. 2 Johnston (5-1), which has an RPI of .7063 after handing Ankeny its first loss, 27-0, on Friday. The … [Read more...] about Ankeny is No. 3, Centennial No. 23 in first Class 5A RPI football rankings from IHSAA

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Avlyn Davis, Ankeny Christian volleyball

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Sophomore setter Avlyn Davis has helped the Ankeny Christian Academy volleyball team to a 28-1 record and a No. 1 ranking in Class 1A. The Eagles defeated five opponents on Saturday to win the Madrid Pink Out Tournament, capped off by a 19-21, 21-7, 15-12 victory over Webster City. Davis has recorded 325 assists, 160 digs and 49 aces this season. She … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Avlyn Davis, Ankeny Christian volleyball

Former Centennial coach Groth inducted into National Wrestling Hall of Fame

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Former Ankeny Centennial coach Jay Groth was inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame on Saturday in Des Moines. Groth was officially enshrined during the annual meeting of the Iowa Wrestling Coaches and Officials Association at the Airport Holiday Inn. "It's very humbling," said Groth, who retired at the end of last season after 34 years as a … [Read more...] about Former Centennial coach Groth inducted into National Wrestling Hall of Fame

‘We had a good day of racing’: Ankeny swimmers place 2nd at Marcussen Invite

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After not competing for 10 days, the Ankeny girls' swimming team returned to action on Saturday and placed second among 10 squads in the 48th Marcussen Invitational at Cedar Falls. Seventh-ranked Ankeny racked up 343 points despite winning no events. Coach Dustin Rhoads' team raised its overall record to 13-4 on the season. No. 3 Cedar Falls easily … [Read more...] about ‘We had a good day of racing’: Ankeny swimmers place 2nd at Marcussen Invite

‘We just weren’t consistent enough’: Jags’ playoff hopes take hit with loss to Valley

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Ankeny Centennial's quest for a berth to the Class 5A football playoffs took another hit on Friday night at Ankeny Stadium. Valley quarterback Jack Tracy threw for touchdowns on his first three passes and the Tigers went on to defeat Centennial, 45-20, in a matchup of teams desperate for a victory to bolster their postseason hopes. Valley ended a … [Read more...] about ‘We just weren’t consistent enough’: Jags’ playoff hopes take hit with loss to Valley

Jaguars defeat 3 ranked foes, fall to No. 6 Iowa City West in East vs. West Showdown

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The Ankeny Centennial volleyball team bounced back from Tuesday's loss at top-ranked Waukee Northwest by winning three of four matches in the East vs. West Showdown on Saturday at Xtream Arena in Coralville. The No. 5 Jaguars, who were again without injured senior Ellie Pollock, improved to 19-7 on the season. "The Jags were great today!" said … [Read more...] about Jaguars defeat 3 ranked foes, fall to No. 6 Iowa City West in East vs. West Showdown

‘Missouri St. checked all the boxes’: Centennial’s Spiegel commits to Bears

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The recruiting process only lasted about a month for Ankeny Centennial softball standout Peyten Spiegel. The junior pitcher announced on Friday that she has verbally committed to play for Missouri State. "Starting on Sept 1 I wasn’t sure what to expect, but when I received calls and texts from all over I knew this wasn’t going to be an easy process," … [Read more...] about ‘Missouri St. checked all the boxes’: Centennial’s Spiegel commits to Bears

‘I am so proud of the growth’: Centennial girls end season with 5-0 loss to Johnston

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The Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team was hoping to pull off a gigantic upset on Saturday. With a trip to the state team tournament at stake, Johnston refused to let it happen. The host Dragons defeated Centennial, 5-0, in a Class 2A regional final. The Jaguars finished the season with a 6-10 record. "While the result wasn’t what we hoped for, I … [Read more...] about ‘I am so proud of the growth’: Centennial girls end season with 5-0 loss to Johnston

‘They made a lot of plays’: Dragons pick off 5 passes in 27-0 victory over Ankeny

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It's back to the drawing board for the Ankeny football team. After cruising through the first five weeks of the season, the Hawks suffered a humbling defeat on Friday, dropping a 27-0 decision at Johnston in a showdown between two of the top squads in Class 5A. "Our coach always says, 'Good times make weak people,'" said Ankeny linebacker Rowan Doak. … [Read more...] about ‘They made a lot of plays’: Dragons pick off 5 passes in 27-0 victory over Ankeny

‘We need to learn lessons from this’: Hawks suffer first shutout loss since 2018

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(Story by Dom Tornabane) The Johnston football team made a huge statement on Friday night. The Dragons intercepted five passes, held visiting Ankeny to just 77 yards of total offense and rolled to a 27-0 victory over the previously unbeaten Hawks. Ankeny was held scoreless for the first time since the 2018 season, when the Hawks lost to Dowling … [Read more...] about ‘We need to learn lessons from this’: Hawks suffer first shutout loss since 2018

‘The girls continue to peak’: Jaguars oust Ottumwa, will play Dragons for state berth

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The Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team has earned a rematch against CIML Conference rival Johnston. The Jaguars kept their season alive with a 5-2 victory over previously unbeaten Ottumwa in the semifinals of a Class 2A regional team tournament on Wednesday. The meet was moved indoors to the Punj Tennis Center in Fairfield due to rain. Centennial … [Read more...] about ‘The girls continue to peak’: Jaguars oust Ottumwa, will play Dragons for state berth

‘I miss her out there’: Without injured Pollock, Centennial gets swept by Wolves

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It's hard enough to beat the top-ranked Waukee Northwest volleyball team under normal circumstances. But without one of its senior leaders, No. 5 Ankeny Centennial faced an even bigger uphill climb. The Jaguars played without injured outside hitter Ellie Pollock and dropped a 25-18, 25-18, 25-9 decision on Tuesday at Northwest, which clinched at least … [Read more...] about ‘I miss her out there’: Without injured Pollock, Centennial gets swept by Wolves

‘We all believed in each other’: Hawkettes outlast Dowling girls in top-5 showdown

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(Story by Stephen McDaniel) Tuesday's top-five volleyball showdown between fourth-ranked Ankeny and No. 3 Dowling Catholic seemed like it would take five sets to decide the winner. Ankeny had no interest in a fifth set though, and the Hawkettes battled back from an 11-4 deficit and later overcame three set points in an extended fourth set to close out … [Read more...] about ‘We all believed in each other’: Hawkettes outlast Dowling girls in top-5 showdown

Centennial, Ankeny golfers compete in tough conditions at Turk Bowman Invite

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Tuesday was another rainy day on the golf course for both the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial boys' teams. The Jaguars placed fifth among 13 squads in the Turk Bowman Invitational at Veenker Golf Course in Ames. They posted a score of 319 on one of the state's most difficult courses. Ankeny, meanwhile, finished 11th with a 364 total. Coach Mike … [Read more...] about Centennial, Ankeny golfers compete in tough conditions at Turk Bowman Invite

‘I’m super excited’: Potratz promoted to head coach of Ankeny boys’ soccer team

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There's been a lot of continuity in the Ankeny boys' soccer program. That will still be the case with the hiring of the Hawks' new head coach. Assistant coach Jake Potratz has been named the replacement for Trevor Fuccio, who resigned from the position after guiding Ankeny to a 28-27-3 record over the last three seasons. "I'm super excited about the … [Read more...] about ‘I’m super excited’: Potratz promoted to head coach of Ankeny boys’ soccer team

‘I am all tennis all the time now’: Ames girls’ coach to lead Ankeny boys’ program

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John Hernandez has been busy this fall coaching the Ames girls' tennis squad to a 7-6 record heading into Wednesday's match against Johnston in the semifinals of a Class 2A regional team tournament. In the spring, Hernandez will take on some additional coaching duties. He has been hired to coach the Ankeny boys' program. Hernandez replaces Ron Miller, … [Read more...] about ‘I am all tennis all the time now’: Ames girls’ coach to lead Ankeny boys’ program

‘It’s great to be a Hawk!’: Ex-Urbandale coach Jacobs to guide Ankeny boys’ track

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The new head coach of the Ankeny boys' track team is already familiar with the Hawks' program. Joel Jacobs spent the last four years as the head coach at Urbandale, where he watched Jordan Mullen lead the Ankeny squad to unprecedented heights during that stretch. Jacobs has now been hired to replace Mullen, who resigned from his position at the end of … [Read more...] about ‘It’s great to be a Hawk!’: Ex-Urbandale coach Jacobs to guide Ankeny boys’ track

‘We learned the importance of all 6 guys’: Hawks shoot 303 in final CIML triangular

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(Story by Isaiah Pine) The Ankeny boys' golf team completed its CIML Conference regular season schedule with a 3-5 record after falling to both ninth-ranked Dowling Catholic and No. 8 Waukee on Monday. The Maroons shot a 289 to win the triangular meet at Otter Creek. The Warriors posted a 298 total, while Ankeny finished third with a 303. "Even … [Read more...] about ‘We learned the importance of all 6 guys’: Hawks shoot 303 in final CIML triangular

Centennial golfers shoot 327 in triangular to begin busy stretch of 3 meets in 4 days

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' golf team began a busy week by shooting a 327 in a CIML Conference triangular meet on Monday at River Valley Golf Course in Adel. The Jaguars finished their CIML regular season schedule with a 2-6 record after falling to both fourth-ranked Waukee Northwest and No. 5 Southeast Polk. The Wolves posted a 291 total to edge the Rams … [Read more...] about Centennial golfers shoot 327 in triangular to begin busy stretch of 3 meets in 4 days