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Archives for August 2018

Centennial’s Gabe Vicker uses late charge to win Ames Invitational title

August 31, 2018 by Dan Holm

Ankeny Centennial's Gabe Vicker waited for the right time to make his move during the Ames Invitational on Thursday at the Iowa State cross country course. When the sophomore took the lead late in the boys' race, nobody else could stay with him. Vicker went on to win the 5k race in a time of 16 minutes 33 seconds. He defeated runner-up Moe Smith of … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Gabe Vicker uses late charge to win Ames Invitational title

Pack running pays off for Centennial, Ankeny girls

August 31, 2018 by Dan Holm

The Ankeny Centennial girls' cross country team won't have to rely on just one runner this season. Neither will crosstown rival Ankeny. Both teams are going to rely on their entire squad. Centennial used a pack mentality to earn a second-place finish in the Ames Invitational on Thursday at the Iowa State cross country course. The 14th-ranked Jaguars … [Read more...] about Pack running pays off for Centennial, Ankeny girls

Johnston golfers edge Jaguars based on better fifth score

August 30, 2018 by Dan Holm

One bad shot here or there didn't make a difference on Monday when the Ankeny Centennial boys' golf team defeated Urbandale by 26 strokes. On Wednesday, however, every stroke mattered. The Jaguars traveled to Jester Park for a dual meet against Johnston, and both teams finished the nine-hole round with a score of 157. It took a tiebreaker to determine … [Read more...] about Johnston golfers edge Jaguars based on better fifth score

Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 13

August 30, 2018 by Dan Holm

Check out the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by the Ankeny office of Iowa Realty. Ankeny softball coach Dave Bingham stopped by to visit with Dan Holm about his latest "Dome Dynasty" project, and Abby Normal lead vocalist Jana West discussed her band and even sang a song. … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 13

Ankeny swimmers dominate season opener at Waukee

August 29, 2018 by Dan Holm

It didn't take long for the Ankeny girls' swimming team to establish itself as one of the state's top squads. The Hawkettes opened their season on Tuesday with a 113-73 victory at Waukee in a non-conference meet. They racked up 3,637 power points, which ranks third behind Ames and Dowling Catholic among the teams in Iowa that have reported results to the … [Read more...] about Ankeny swimmers dominate season opener at Waukee

Hawkettes never let up, roll to victory over East

August 29, 2018 by Dan Holm

It would have been easy for the Ankeny volleyball team to let up against an overmatched opponent on Tuesday. But the Hawkettes never did. Sixth-ranked Ankeny got off to a fast start, kept going strong, and rolled to a 25-5, 25-8, 25-8 victory over visiting Des Moines East in a non-conference match. "Overall, I think we did a great job of maintaining … [Read more...] about Hawkettes never let up, roll to victory over East

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Brian Kolpek, Ankeny Centennial boys’ golf

August 29, 2018 by Dan Holm

Brian Kolpek of the Ankeny Centennial boys' golf team is the Ankeny Fanatic Sub of the Week sponsored by Blimpie. Kolpek has helped the Jaguars to a 2-0 record in the CIML Central Conference. The senior shot a 76 in a victory over Ames on Aug. 17 at Briarwood Golf Club. The Jaguars will play a dual meet against Johnston on Wednesday at Jester Park. … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Brian Kolpek, Ankeny Centennial boys’ golf

Jaguars sweep Omaha Skutt Catholic, the No. 13 team in nation

August 29, 2018 by Dan Holm

When Ankeny Centennial volleyball coach Jessica Rinehart scheduled a match against one of the nation's top teams, she was simply looking for a way to challenge the Jaguars. Coming away with a victory was a bonus. Centennial, the No. 1 team in Class 5A, posted a 25-22, 25-23, 25-15 win over visiting Skutt Catholic of Omaha on Tuesday. Skutt Catholic, … [Read more...] about Jaguars sweep Omaha Skutt Catholic, the No. 13 team in nation

Ellgren shoots 37, leads Centennial golfers to win over Urbandale

August 28, 2018 by Dan Holm

During the first two meets of the season, Drake Ellgren didn't look like the top returning player for the Ankeny Centennial boys' golf team. On Monday, he did. The junior carded a 1-over-par 37 to earn medalist honors in a dual meet at the Urbandale Golf and Country Club, where he led the Jaguars to a 155-181 victory over Urbandale. The win improved … [Read more...] about Ellgren shoots 37, leads Centennial golfers to win over Urbandale

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Tyler Rodgers, Centennial football

August 27, 2018 by Dan Holm

Senior defensive back Tyler Rodgers played a key role as the Ankeny Centennial football team opened its season on Friday with a 20-0 victory over Ankeny. He helped the seventh-ranked Jaguars post their second consecutive shutout against their crosstown rival. Rodgers also saw some action at running back. He ran four times for 25 yards, including a 14-yard … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Tyler Rodgers, Centennial football

Clinton wins rematch against Hawkettes at Centennial Invite

August 26, 2018 by Dan Holm

The Ankeny volleyball team will take a 3-4 record into the second week of the season after placing second in the consolation bracket at the Ankeny Centennial Early Bird Invitational on Saturday. The sixth-ranked Hawkettes dropped a 25-19, 12-25, 16-14 decision to Clinton in the championship match of the consolation bracket. The River Queens avenged a … [Read more...] about Clinton wins rematch against Hawkettes at Centennial Invite

Without Robinson, Jaguars fall to Cedar Falls at Centennial Invite

August 26, 2018 by Dan Holm

The Ankeny Centennial volleyball team proved on Saturday that it can play pretty well without one of its best players. The top-ranked Jaguars advanced to the championship match of the Centennial Early Bird Invitational before dropping a 25-19, 25-20 decision to No. 5 Cedar Falls, the defending Class 5A state champion. The Tigers trailed in the second set, … [Read more...] about Without Robinson, Jaguars fall to Cedar Falls at Centennial Invite

Oh brother: Jaguars unveil another speedy Gates in win over Ankeny

August 25, 2018 by Dan Holm

Avery Gates finally got his chance to take center stage in Ankeny's crosstown rivalry. He didn't let it go to waste. The junior running back rushed for 130 yards on 16 carries and scored all three of the game's touchdowns as the seventh-ranked Ankeny Centennial football team opened its season on Friday with a 20-0 victory over Ankeny before an overflow … [Read more...] about Oh brother: Jaguars unveil another speedy Gates in win over Ankeny

Ankeny’s Griffin returns to game after suffering dislocated shoulder

August 25, 2018 by Dan Holm

There was no way Ankeny's Max Griffin was going to sit out his final Jag-Hawk game with an injury. The senior defensive back/receiver suffered a dislocated shoulder during the first quarter of Friday's season opener against Ankeny Centennial, then went to the sidelines and appeared to be done for the night after taking off his jersey and shoulder … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Griffin returns to game after suffering dislocated shoulder

VIDEO: Centennial maintains bragging rights with 20-0 victory

August 25, 2018 by Dan Holm

Junior Avery Gates runs for three touchdowns and Ankeny Centennial records its second straight shutout over Ankeny. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1ktZTRknsI … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Centennial maintains bragging rights with 20-0 victory

Who will emerge as the star in Friday’s Jag-Hawk showdown?

August 24, 2018 by Dan Holm

Here are five potential storylines for Friday's Jag-Hawk football game at Ankeny Stadium: 1. Will Centennial's dominance of the crosstown rivalry continue? The Jaguars have won five of the six meetings against Ankeny since the split into two high schools in 2013. The last three games have been decided by an average of 14.7 points, including … [Read more...] about Who will emerge as the star in Friday’s Jag-Hawk showdown?

Waukee rallies for 5-set win over Hawkettes in season opener

August 23, 2018 by Dan Holm

The Ankeny volleyball team was on the verge of a sweep in its season opener on Tuesday at Waukee. After winning the first two sets, the sixth-ranked Hawkettes battled No. 11 Waukee down to the wire in the third set. The Warriors then scored the final two points to emerge with a 26-24 victory, and it turned the non-conference match around. Waukee went … [Read more...] about Waukee rallies for 5-set win over Hawkettes in season opener

Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 12

August 23, 2018 by Dan Holm

Check out the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by the Ankeny office of Iowa Realty. Ankeny Activities Director Brent Buttjer and Ankeny state cross country champion Tim Sindt stopped by to visit with Cyclone Fanatic's Jared Stansbury, who filled in as the host this week. … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 12

New year, same goal: Jaguars seek another trip to UNI-Dome

August 23, 2018 by Dan Holm

Garret Severseike never expected to play such a pivotal role for the Ankeny Centennial football team last season. Now, the senior quarterback is hoping to lead the Jaguars to a third consecutive trip to the UNI-Dome. "I think I've gotten a lot better myself just having to step into a situation that wasn't natural at all," Severseike said. "I was … [Read more...] about New year, same goal: Jaguars seek another trip to UNI-Dome

Hawk golfers struggle at Veenker, fall to Ames

August 22, 2018 by Dan Holm

The Ankeny boys' golf team struggled on one of the state's toughest courses Tuesday, dropping a 324-343 decision to host Ames in a dual meet at Veenker Golf Course. The loss dropped the Hawks' record to 0-2 in the CIML Central Conference. Hunter Johnson led Ankeny with an 83, while Luke Parkinson shot an 84. Ty Roghair fired an 87, Dylan Taylor had an 89, … [Read more...] about Hawk golfers struggle at Veenker, fall to Ames

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