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Centennial doubles team stays alive with incredible rally against Pleasant Valley

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The Ankeny Centennial doubles team of Sam Marold and Ryan Lofgren faced the prospect of elimination during the boys' state tennis tournament on Friday at Cedar Rapids. Clearly, it was "Jammy Time." That's how Marold described the duo's improbable comeback from a 0-6, 2-5 deficit to beat Pleasant Valley's Muneeb Nadeem and Nathan Wong in a Class 2A … [Read more...] about Centennial doubles team stays alive with incredible rally against Pleasant Valley

Blevins pushes No. 1 seed in quarterfinals, earns top-8 finish

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In order to become a state placewinner, Ankeny Centennial freshman Will Blevins needed to beat a familiar foe on Friday at the boys' state tennis tournament in Cedar Rapids. Blevins rolled to a 6-3, 6-2 victory over Waukee's Noah Burmeister in a Class 2A second-round consolation match, defeating his CIML rival for the third time this season. "I was … [Read more...] about Blevins pushes No. 1 seed in quarterfinals, earns top-8 finish

Adamson retires, but ‘will always be the Hawkettes’ biggest fan’

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Dennis Adamson has spent the majority of his life coaching girls' track. He finally decided to let somebody else do it. The longtime head coach of the Ankeny girls' program informed his athletes that he was retiring after they returned from the state meet on Saturday at Drake Stadium, where the Hawkettes tied for 24th place in Class 4A. "It was a … [Read more...] about Adamson retires, but ‘will always be the Hawkettes’ biggest fan’

Wood’s blast allows Jaguars to edge No. 8 Johnston

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A year ago, Miranda Wood was the third-string goalkeeper for the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team. Now, the sophomore is playing a key role in the midfield. Wood scored the game's only goal on a blast from about 40 yards out to give the top-ranked Jaguars a 1-0 victory at No. 8 Johnston in their regular-season finale on Thursday. "Miranda just … [Read more...] about Wood’s blast allows Jaguars to edge No. 8 Johnston

Hawks waste Rinker’s strong outing in loss to Saydel

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It's no secret what the biggest problem is right now for the Ankeny baseball team. The Hawks dropped to 0-3 on the season Thursday with a 4-1 loss to visiting Saydel in a non-conference game. "We've got to figure out how to score some more runs," said Ankeny coach Joe Balvanz, whose team has been held to a total of three runs in three games. "That's … [Read more...] about Hawks waste Rinker’s strong outing in loss to Saydel

Jaguars hold off Marshalltown for 2-1 victory in substate opener

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A solid first half turned out to be just enough on Wednesday for the Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team to keep its season alive. The eighth-ranked Jaguars built a 2-0 halftime lead against visiting Marshalltown in a Class 3A substate semifinal, then held off the Bobcats in the second half to post a 2-1 victory that was too close for comfort. "The … [Read more...] about Jaguars hold off Marshalltown for 2-1 victory in substate opener

Hawks’ victory sets up rematch against Roosevelt in Saturday’s substate final

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For one night anyway, the Ankeny boys' soccer team got along just fine without senior Peter Gaspari. Gaspari, who received a red card during the regular-season finale against Des Moines Roosevelt on May 15, sat out on Wednesday as the sixth-ranked Hawks rolled to a 4-0 victory over visiting Sioux City North in a Class 3A substate semifinal. "Peter is … [Read more...] about Hawks’ victory sets up rematch against Roosevelt in Saturday’s substate final

Jacobsen returns to mound, helps Hawkettes to win over Carlisle

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The Ankeny softball team pounded out 11 hits and rolled to a 9-1 victory over visiting Carlisle on Tuesday. After giving up an unearned run in the top of the first, Ankeny tied the game in the bottom of the frame. The Hawkettes then took the lead for good with a four-run second inning. The Wildcats dropped to 0-2 after opening the season with a 2-1 … [Read more...] about Jacobsen returns to mound, helps Hawkettes to win over Carlisle

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Emma Stoelk, Ankeny Centennial girls’ golf

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Emma Stoelk of the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team is the Ankeny Fanatic Sub of the Week sponsored by Blimpie. Stoelk has rotated between the No. 6 varsity spot and the No. 1 JV position for the Jaguars this season. She shot a personal-best 90 in the Johnston Invitational on April 30 at Jester Park. Centennial won a Class 4A regional meet on Monday … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Emma Stoelk, Ankeny Centennial girls’ golf

Jaguars open baseball, softball fields with sweeps over Hoover

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The opening of Ankeny Centennial's new baseball and softball complex was a smashing success. The Jaguars began the 2018 season on Monday by hosting doubleheaders against Des Moines Hoover on both fields. They ended up sweeping both twinbills. "It was a nice way to open the new fields and the season," said Centennial baseball coach Mark Hey, whose team … [Read more...] about Jaguars open baseball, softball fields with sweeps over Hoover

Hawks open season with doubleheader loss at Johnston

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The Ankeny baseball team was hoping to open its season at home with a strong performance against a quality opponent. It didn't work out that way. After Monday's doubleheader was moved to Johnston because of a wet field, the Dragons swept both games of the twinbill by scores of 11-2 and 9-0. They completed the sweep with a pitching gem in the nightcap, … [Read more...] about Hawks open season with doubleheader loss at Johnston

Hawkettes earn split against Johnston with huge rally in nightcap

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A huge rally allowed the Ankeny softball team to snap a nine-game losing streak against Johnston in the nightcap of a season-opening doubleheader on Monday at Ankeny. The Hawkettes erupted for six runs in the sixth inning to post an 8-7 victory after Johnston won the opener, 3-1. "It was a good win for us," said Ankeny coach Dave Bingham. "We haven't … [Read more...] about Hawkettes earn split against Johnston with huge rally in nightcap

Moretti leads Jaguars to another state berth; Ankeny’s Webb also qualifies

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When the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team defeated Ames in a dual meet on May 8, the Jaguars felt like they lost the battle against Veenker Golf Course. On Monday, Centennial returned to Veenker for a Class 4A regional meet and shot a 359 to capture the team title. The Jaguars advanced to the state meet for the fourth consecutive year under coach Andy … [Read more...] about Moretti leads Jaguars to another state berth; Ankeny’s Webb also qualifies

Smith’s goal allows Centennial girls to extend winning streak to 9 games

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Most soccer players use their foot or their head to put the ball into the net. Sometimes, it's necessary to rely on other body parts. Marisa Smith used her thigh to score the game-winning goal Monday as top-ranked Ankeny Centennial posted a 1-0 victory at No. 7 Dowling Catholic in a non-conference contest. "I saw Meg (Gray) taking endline, and we … [Read more...] about Smith’s goal allows Centennial girls to extend winning streak to 9 games

Phommachack announces her resignation after Jaguars’ loss in regional final

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The Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team ended its season on Monday with a 5-0 loss at Urbandale in the final of a Class 2A regional team tournament. The Jaguars finished with an 8-6 record under coach Emily Phommachack, who told her players afterwards that she was resigning from her position. Phommachack and her husband are expecting their third baby in … [Read more...] about Phommachack announces her resignation after Jaguars’ loss in regional final

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Riley Moss, Ankeny Centennial boys’ track

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Senior Riley Moss led the Ankeny Centennial boys' track team to a fifth-place finish in the Class 4A state meet Thursday through Saturday at Drake Stadium. Moss won an individual state title in the 110 hurdles, posting a time of 14.02 seconds. He also anchored the Jaguars' winning 4x200 relay, the runner-up 4x100 relay and the seventh-place shuttle hurdle … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Riley Moss, Ankeny Centennial boys’ track

C.R. Jefferson edges Jaguars in 4×100 relay by .005 seconds

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Ankeny Centennial's Riley Moss and Cedar Rapids Jefferson's Mitchell Hall both leaned at the finish line. It took a photo to determine the winner. "Honestly, I thought I had it," Moss said. "But they analyzed the photo multiple times, and they got it. It sucks, but it was a fun last race." Hall anchored Jefferson to a victory in the 4x100 relay at … [Read more...] about C.R. Jefferson edges Jaguars in 4×100 relay by .005 seconds