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Jaguars shoot 326, place 2nd at Johnston Invitational

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The windy conditions didn't seem to bother the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team on Monday. The Jaguars shot a 326 to place second among 11 teams in the Johnston Invitational at Jester Park. "Jag girls fought hard against the wind," Centennial coach Andy Fehn tweeted after the meet. "Great job today ladies!" Waukee carded a 319 to win the team … [Read more...] about Jaguars shoot 326, place 2nd at Johnston Invitational

Centennial boys fall to Bettendorf, then win shootout against Iowa City High

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team tuned up for Tuesday's showdown against Ankeny by splitting a pair of games on Saturday in Iowa City. The third-ranked Jaguars suffered a 2-1 loss to No. 2 Bettendorf before defeating No. 6 Iowa City High, 3-2, in a shootout. "I thought we were the better side in both games," said Centennial coach Brian Duax, … [Read more...] about Centennial boys fall to Bettendorf, then win shootout against Iowa City High

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Tim Sindt, Ankeny boys’ track

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Ankeny junior Tim Sindt is one of the state's top distance runners. He qualified for last weekend's Drake Relays in a pair of events. Sindt placed 14th in the 3,200-meter run on Thursday with a time of 9:52.72. He finished eighth in the 1,600 on Saturday in 4:23.11. Here is some inside info on Sindt: Overall, were you happy with your races at the … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Tim Sindt, Ankeny boys’ track

Davis’ strong opening leg ignites Jaguars in 4×800 relay

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' 4x800 relay team was hoping for a fast start from Ahren Davis on Saturday at the Drake Relays. It took two tries, but the Jaguars got what they needed. After a re-start was called when one of the runners fell to the track, Davis ran a strong opening leg for Centennial. He covered the first 800 meters in a split of 2:02.56, … [Read more...] about Davis’ strong opening leg ignites Jaguars in 4×800 relay

Hawks place 9th, Jaguars finish 12th in shuttle hurdle relay

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The future looks bright for the Ankeny boys' shuttle hurdle relay team. The Hawks placed ninth overall in the event on Saturday morning at the Drake Relays. The foursome of Cael Boyd, Mason Thompson, Nick Scherle and Conner Niffenegger was clocked in 1:00.29. The Ankeny squad, which includes a pair of freshmen, finished three spots and .38 seconds … [Read more...] about Hawks place 9th, Jaguars finish 12th in shuttle hurdle relay

Jaguars place 11th in 4×800 relay, finish 5th in shuttle hurdle

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Megan Gray will play soccer next year at the University of Minnesota, but this weekend was all about track for the Ankeny Centennial senior. While her Centennial soccer teammates played in the Tournament of Champions at Burlington on Friday and Saturday, Gray was part of the Jaguars' contingent running at the Drake Relays. "Juggling two sports has been … [Read more...] about Jaguars place 11th in 4×800 relay, finish 5th in shuttle hurdle

Moss sets all-time Iowa best, then cruises to Drake Relays crown

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A year ago, Riley Moss won a Drake Relays flag as a member of the winning shuttle hurdle relay team. On Friday, the Ankeny Centennial senior captured another flag by cruising to a victory in the 110 hurdles at Drake Stadium. He posted a time of 14.04 to win the race by .4 seconds. Moss' triumph was somewhat anticlimactic. It was overshadowed by his … [Read more...] about Moss sets all-time Iowa best, then cruises to Drake Relays crown

Freshman anchors Jaguars to 5th-place finish in sprint medley relay

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Katie Saddoris calls one of her teammates on the Ankeny Centennial girls' track squad a beast. On Friday at Drake Stadium, freshman Kathryn Vortherms showed why she has earned that distinction. Vortherms anchored the Jaguars to a fifth-place finish in the sprint medley relay in her Drake Relays debut. She teamed up with Hannah Wilson, Betsy Ridout and … [Read more...] about Freshman anchors Jaguars to 5th-place finish in sprint medley relay

Jaguars win No. 5 doubles match, outlast Ames for 6-5 victory

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team played by far its closest dual meet of the season on Friday. After splitting the six singles matches, the 10th-ranked Jaguars won three of the five doubles contests to post a 6-5 victory at No. 9 Ames. They improved to 3-1 in the CIML Central Conference and 7-1 overall, while the Little Cyclones' records dropped to … [Read more...] about Jaguars win No. 5 doubles match, outlast Ames for 6-5 victory

Rumley calls competing in 4 events on same day ‘a blessing’

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Jasmine Rumley barely had time to catch her breath on Friday. The Ankeny sophomore competed in four events at the Drake Relays, but was trying to enjoy her busy day. "It's actually not bad," Rumley said. "My teammates get me going. Just being able to do four (events) is a blessing, so I have nothing to complain about." Rumley began her day with the … [Read more...] about Rumley calls competing in 4 events on same day ‘a blessing’

Baier places 20th in shot put, while Niffenegger finishes 25th in 110 hurdles

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After tying for 11th place in the discus at the Drake Relays on Thursday, Ankeny thrower Jacob Baier was looking to do even better in the shot put on Friday morning. But it didn't happen. Baier struggled to take advantage of the perfect weather conditions and finished in 20th place with a throw of 49 feet 3.25 inches. "It wasn't my best," said … [Read more...] about Baier places 20th in shot put, while Niffenegger finishes 25th in 110 hurdles

Northwestern’s Bosch ‘has a lot of memories’ of the blue oval

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There's nothing like running at the Drake Relays. Just ask Katie Bosch. The former Ankeny standout helped Northwestern College to a runner-up finish in the College Division of the Women's 4x800 relay on Friday morning. She ran the opening leg in 2:14.28 to put her team in second place. "This track has a lot of memories," said Bosch, who graduated … [Read more...] about Northwestern’s Bosch ‘has a lot of memories’ of the blue oval

Cox places 2nd behind Sieperda in 3,200, but will get rematch on Saturday

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Ankeny Centennial's Camden Cox is already looking forward to Saturday's rematch against Gable Sieperda of Central Lyon. Sieperda pulled away from the field to win the boys' 3,200-meter run at the Drake Relays on Thursday. He posted a time of 9:11.17 to finish more than 10 seconds ahead of Cox, who was the runner-up in 9:21.77. "The beauty and hype … [Read more...] about Cox places 2nd behind Sieperda in 3,200, but will get rematch on Saturday

No. 1 Valley dominates 2nd half, rolls to 4-0 win over No. 3 Jaguars

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A battle between two undefeated boys' soccer teams turned into a lopsided affair during the second half of Thursday's game at Ankeny Centennial. After holding a 1-0 lead at halftime, top-ranked Valley erupted for three more goals in the final 40 minutes and cruised to a 4-0 victory over the No. 3 Jaguars. "It's a tough one for us, but I think it's an … [Read more...] about No. 1 Valley dominates 2nd half, rolls to 4-0 win over No. 3 Jaguars

Red-hot Warriors top Ankeny boys for 6th straight win

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The Waukee boys' tennis team entered Thursday's meet at Ankeny on a long winning streak. The Warriors then posted their sixth consecutive victory by defeating Ankeny, 9-2, at the Prairie Ridge courts. "They're especially tough at the 1 through 4 spots," Ankeny coach Randy Daniels said of Waukee. "And the conditions weren't great. The wind was tough, … [Read more...] about Red-hot Warriors top Ankeny boys for 6th straight win

Hawkettes improve their score by 26 strokes, but fall to Valley

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Playing for the first time in nine days, the Ankeny girls' golf team lost to Valley in a CIML Central Conference dual meet on Thursday at Otter Creek. The Tigers posted a 176-202 victory behind Paige Hoffman, who carded a 39 to earn medalist honors. Teammate Jenna Krogulski was the runner-up with a 40. Ankeny dropped to 0-3 in the conference. The … [Read more...] about Hawkettes improve their score by 26 strokes, but fall to Valley