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
Archives for August 2018
Blimpie Sub of the Week: Brian Kolpek, Ankeny Centennial boys’ golf
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
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
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
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