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Moretti wins Central Conference title by 6 strokes

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Ankeny Centennial's Tenley Moretti was already considered a strong contender for the Class 4A individual state golf title. Now, she may be the clear favorite. Moretti carded a 3-under-par 68 to win the CIML Central Conference crown by six strokes on Wednesday at Copper Creek. The Class 5A medalist as a sophomore in 2016, she currently leads Class 4A … [Read more...] about Moretti wins Central Conference title by 6 strokes

Kooker records hat trick as Hawkettes romp past Roosevelt

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This time, the Ankeny girls' soccer team didn't have to go to extra time. Instead, the third-ranked Hawkettes rolled to a 10-0 victory over Des Moines Roosevelt in a non-conference game on Tuesday at Cownie Park. The contest ended early due to the 10-goal mercy rule. "These are always games where you work on the little details right now, especially … [Read more...] about Kooker records hat trick as Hawkettes romp past Roosevelt

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Madi McCormick, Ankeny girls’ golf

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Madi McCormick of the Ankeny girls' golf team is the Ankeny Fanatic Sub of the Week sponsored by Blimpie. McCormick made her varsity debut in the Hawkettes' loss to Waukee in a dual meet on May 9 at Sugar Creek. She shot a season-best 53, her team's second-best score of the day. Ankeny will play in the CIML Central Conference meet on Wednesday at … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Madi McCormick, Ankeny girls’ golf

Jaguars roll past Fort Dodge in regular-season finale

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team celebrated its Senior Night on Tuesday with a 9-0 victory over visiting Fort Dodge. Will Overberg scored a pair of goals and also had two assists as the sixth-ranked Jaguars closed out the regular season with a 13-4 record. They will now have a week off before opening substate play. The loss was the 11th in a row … [Read more...] about Jaguars roll past Fort Dodge in regular-season finale

Gaspari’s goal lifts Hawks to 2-1 victory over Roosevelt

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After suffering back-to-back shutout losses, the Ankeny boys' soccer team earned a much-needed victory Tuesday on its Senior Night. Peter Gaspari scored the go-ahead goal midway through the second half and the fifth-ranked Hawks edged No. 13 Des Moines Roosevelt, 2-1, in a non-conference game at Ankeny. "Kolby (Raineri) had two guys guarding him inside … [Read more...] about Gaspari’s goal lifts Hawks to 2-1 victory over Roosevelt

Centennial girls use big 2nd half to defeat Dodgers

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It took awhile for the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team to solve Fort Dodge's defensive alignment on Tuesday. After scoring just one goal in the first half, the top-ranked Jaguars added four more in the final 40 minutes to post a 5-0 victory at Fort Dodge. They improved their record to 11-2, while the Dodgers dropped to 4-5. "They ran a high line … [Read more...] about Centennial girls use big 2nd half to defeat Dodgers

Hawkettes avenge earlier loss, top S.E. Polk in regional quarterfinal

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When the Ankeny girls' tennis team suffered an 8-3 loss at Southeast Polk on April 12, senior Alexis Legg didn't stick around for the end of the meet. Legg, a dual athlete, lost her singles match before leaving to join the Ankeny girls' soccer squad, which was also playing at Southeast Polk that night. She scored a goal as the Hawkettes posted a 3-2 … [Read more...] about Hawkettes avenge earlier loss, top S.E. Polk in regional quarterfinal

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Alex Keninger, Ankeny Centennial boys’ soccer

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Senior Alex Keninger has helped the Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team to a 12-4 record and a No. 6 ranking in Class 3A. He scored the game-winning goal during a shootout to give the Jaguars a 1-0 victory at No. 11 Waukee on Friday. Keninger has started all 16 games, racking up seven goals and four assists. He has committed to play for Wartburg College … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Alex Keninger, Ankeny Centennial boys’ soccer

Gray’s late PK lifts Jaguars past Lewis Central in matchup of No. 1 teams

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Chris Allen didn't hesitate to find a shooter when the Council Bluffs Lewis Central girls' soccer team was called for a handball in the box during the final seconds of regulation in Saturday's game against Ankeny Centennial. He immediately called upon senior Megan Gray. "I think Meg believes in herself quite a bit," Allen said. "Her shots in practice … [Read more...] about Gray’s late PK lifts Jaguars past Lewis Central in matchup of No. 1 teams

Hawks survive and advance, will play Ames in substate team tourney

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Randy Daniels will get to coach for at least another week. The Ankeny boys' tennis team kept its season alive with a 5-4 victory at Marshalltown in a preliminary substate match on Saturday. The Hawks (6-5) will advance to play Ames in the substate team tournament on May 19 at Ankeny. "It was a good win for the kids," said Daniels, who announced his … [Read more...] about Hawks survive and advance, will play Ames in substate team tourney

Hawkettes topple Valley in double OT, give Jaguars outright conference title

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The Ankeny girls' soccer team was in a giving mood Friday. The third-ranked Hawkettes provided coach Dan Bertsch with a nice birthday present by defeating No. 2 Valley, 3-2, in double overtime at Ankeny. The win avenged last year's loss to the Tigers in the Class 3A quarterfinals. The victory also gave crosstown rival Ankeny Centennial the outright … [Read more...] about Hawkettes topple Valley in double OT, give Jaguars outright conference title

No. 1 Valley remains unbeaten with 2-0 victory over Hawks

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There's a reason why the Valley boys' soccer team is ranked No. 1 in Class 3A. The Tigers show up to play hard every night. Valley remained unbeaten with a 2-0 victory over No. 5 Ankeny on Friday at Valley Stadium. The Tigers, who had already wrapped up the outright CIML Central Conference title, finished 5-0 in league play and improved to 14-0 … [Read more...] about No. 1 Valley remains unbeaten with 2-0 victory over Hawks

Jaguars overcome loss of Vincent, win shootout at Waukee

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After losing one of its best players to an injury 24 hours earlier, the Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team rebounded on Friday with a 1-0 victory at Waukee in a shootout. The sixth-ranked Jaguars won the shootout, 5-4, to finish 2-3 in the CIML Central Conference and improve to 12-4 overall. No. 11 Waukee's records dropped to 2-3 and 9-5. "It's good … [Read more...] about Jaguars overcome loss of Vincent, win shootout at Waukee

Waukee golfers top Centennial, claim Central Conference dual-meet title

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A home-course advantage helped the Waukee girls' golf team to the CIML Central Conference dual-meet title on Friday. The third-ranked Warriors defeated No. 2 Ankeny Centennial, 150-168, in a showdown for the league crown. They finished 5-0 in the conference, while the Jaguars dropped to 4-1. "Congrats ladies on a good conference season," Centennial … [Read more...] about Waukee golfers top Centennial, claim Central Conference dual-meet title

‘Nervous’ Jones leads the way as Jaguars break 4 school records

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A bundle of nervous energy paid off in a big way Thursday for Ankeny Centennial's Calea Jones. The sophomore had a hand in three school records as the Jaguars placed second in a girls' Class 4A regional track meet at Waukee. She won the high jump and ran on two runner-up relays that also qualified for next week's state meet at Drake Stadium. "I was … [Read more...] about ‘Nervous’ Jones leads the way as Jaguars break 4 school records

Jaguars, Hawks qualify for state meet in numerous events

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As Ankeny Centennial's Camden Cox and Ankeny's Tim Sindt approached the finish line on Thursday, neither runner went all out for the victory. The two distance standouts finished 1-2 in both the 3,200 and 1,600 events, and the duo also helped their teams to a 1-2 finish in the distance medley relay at a boys' Class 4A district track meet at Waukee. The top … [Read more...] about Jaguars, Hawks qualify for state meet in numerous events

Ankeny golfers place 8th at S.E. Polk Invite, will return to Copper Creek next week

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The Ankeny girls' golf team geared up for next week's CIML Central Conference meet by placing eighth in the Southeast Polk Invitational on Thursday. The 12-team tournament was held at Copper Creek Golf Course, where the conference meet will also be held on Wednesday. The Hawkettes posted a team score of 393. It was their best 18-hole score of the … [Read more...] about Ankeny golfers place 8th at S.E. Polk Invite, will return to Copper Creek next week