A run of three consecutive winning seasons came to an end last year for the Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team, which struggled to a 4-7 record during a rebuilding campaign. Now, Centennial coach Tami Lewton is hoping for a bounce-back year in 2018. "We are really hoping to improve on our record from last season," Lewton said. "We graduated a ton of … [Read more...] about Jaguars look to bounce back from their first losing season
Archives for March 2018
New team, but same goal for Centennial boys’ soccer coach
Brian Duax still wants to win a state championship. Now, he'll be trying to accomplish that goal at Ankeny Centennial. The former Ankeny boys' soccer coach moved across town last summer to take over the Jaguars' program. He inherits a team that posted a 12-6 record a year ago, including a 2-3 mark in the CIML Central Conference. "The goals are … [Read more...] about New team, but same goal for Centennial boys’ soccer coach
State cross country champ Sindt will return to the track in April
The health of junior Tim Sindt could go a long way in determining the success of the Ankeny boys' track team. Sindt, one of the state's top distance runners, won a Class 4A cross country title last fall. But he underwent surgery last month for a heart problem and has yet to compete this spring. "I had something called … [Read more...] about State cross country champ Sindt will return to the track in April
Smith sprints to victory at Johnston Early Bird Invitational
Ankeny Centennial's Ryan VanBaale isn't the only talented sprinter from Ankeny. Crosstown rival Ankeny High School also has a speedster in the form of junior Max Smith, who won the 100-meter dash at the Johnston Early Bird Invitational on Thursday. Smith crossed the finish line in 11.54 seconds to provide the Hawks' lone victory of the night in their … [Read more...] about Smith sprints to victory at Johnston Early Bird Invitational
Hawks look to build upon last year’s 6-6 record
The Ankeny boys' tennis program has gradually improved since the split into two high schools five years ago. After going winless in 2014 and 2015, the Hawks posted three victories in 2016 before finishing with a 6-6 record last year, including a 2-3 mark in the CIML Central Conference. Six varsity regulars are back for coach Randy Daniels, who was named … [Read more...] about Hawks look to build upon last year’s 6-6 record