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Archives for October 2018

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Lauren Willets, Ankeny volleyball

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Junior Lauren Willets of the Ankeny volleyball team is the Ankeny Fanatic Sub of the Week sponsored by Blimpie. Willets has helped sixth-ranked Ankeny to a 31-12 record and a berth in next week's Class 5A state tournament at Cedar Rapids. The Hawkettes will face No. 3 Valley in Tuesday's quarterfinals at 2 p.m. Willets has played in 30 sets this … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Lauren Willets, Ankeny volleyball

The tradition continues: Jaguars advance to state for 6th straight year

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For many high school volleyball teams in Iowa, earning a trip to the state tournament in Cedar Rapids is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. But Ankeny Centennial is not an ordinary volleyball program. For the second-ranked Jaguars, qualifying for state has become an annual tradition. Centennial advanced to the Class 5A tournament with a 25-6, 25-14, … [Read more...] about The tradition continues: Jaguars advance to state for 6th straight year

Hawkettes punch their ticket to Cedar Rapids with sweep over Ames

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After being swept off its own court by Ankeny Centennial four weeks ago, the Ankeny volleyball team needed to regroup. The sixth-ranked Hawkettes have done just that, winning eight of their last nine matches and punching their ticket to the Class 5A state tournament with a 25-12, 25-20, 25-11 victory over visiting Ames in a regional final on Monday. "I … [Read more...] about Hawkettes punch their ticket to Cedar Rapids with sweep over Ames

State volleyball tourney berths on the line at Ankeny, Centennial

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Just one more win is all that separates the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial volleyball teams from earning a trip to next week's Class 5A state tournament. Both squads will host a regional final on Monday at 7 p.m. The second-ranked Jaguars (37-3) will face Sioux City East (20-20), while the No. 6 Hawkettes (30-12) will meet Ames (12-23) for the third time … [Read more...] about State volleyball tourney berths on the line at Ankeny, Centennial

Former Ankeny soccer stars to collide in B1G semifinals on Friday

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Four former members of the Ankeny-based Iowa Rush Soccer Club have advanced to the semifinals of the Big Ten Tournament later this week at Grand Park in Westfield, Ind. Sixth-seeded Nebraska and seventh-seeded Minnesota both pulled off upsets in the quarterfinals on Sunday, setting up a showdown between the two teams on Friday at 12:30 p.m. The game will … [Read more...] about Former Ankeny soccer stars to collide in B1G semifinals on Friday

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Andrea Rodriguez, Ankeny swimming

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Senior Andrea Rodriguez helped the fourth-ranked Ankeny girls' swimming team to a regional title on Saturday at Trail Point Aquatics Center. She qualified for this week's state meet in three events. Rodriguez is seeded 14th in the 500 freestyle and 19th in the 200 individual medley among the 32 qualifiers in those events. She will also compete in the 200 … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Andrea Rodriguez, Ankeny swimming

‘We got the bread today’: Ankeny’s Sindt defends his Class 4A crown

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On Saturday morning, Ankeny boys' cross country coach Jon Lindaman tweeted out a photo showing dozens of loaves of bread. "Fresh & Ready @TheeTimSindt," Lindaman tweeted. A few hours later, after the Class 4A state meet in Fort Dodge, Lindaman tossed a loaf to senior Tim Sindt, his star runner. It was Sara Lee's Classic White bread. "Something … [Read more...] about ‘We got the bread today’: Ankeny’s Sindt defends his Class 4A crown

Jaguars ‘won’t let this happen again’ after placing 15th at state

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Eric Cogdill tried to look on the bright side Saturday following the conclusion of the state cross country meet in Fort Dodge. His Ankeny Centennial girls' squad had just placed 15th among 15 teams in the Class 4A field, finishing with 361 points. "We're not here to make excuses--15th place is 15th place," Cogdill said. "But there are 33 other schools … [Read more...] about Jaguars ‘won’t let this happen again’ after placing 15th at state

Vicker ends his career with 29th-place finish at state meet

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Ankeny Centennial's Jonah Vicker was hoping to earn a top-15 finish in the boys' Class 4A state cross country meet on Saturday. He ended up setting for a top-30 finish. The senior placed 29th in the 5k race at Lakeside Golf Course in Fort Dodge. He posted a time of 16 minutes 31 seconds. "I really wanted to get in the top 15, and I couldn't quite … [Read more...] about Vicker ends his career with 29th-place finish at state meet

Ankeny swimmers win 8 events, claim regional team crown

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Even with a new format, Saturday's girls' regional swimming meet at Trail Point Aquatics Center still put some pressure on each of the nine competing teams. Fourth-ranked Ankeny passed the test with flying colors. The Hawkettes won eight of the 11 events and easily captured the team title with 509 points. No. 6 Valley took second with 448 … [Read more...] about Ankeny swimmers win 8 events, claim regional team crown

Hawks’ great effort falls just short as Valley survives

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On a night when top-seeded Ankeny Centennial was knocked out of the Class 4A playoffs, the Ankeny football team nearly pulled off another shocker at Valley Stadium. The Hawks led most of the game before dropping a 24-21 decision to top-ranked and second-seeded Valley, which got a go-ahead touchdown from Tre Fugate midway through the fourth quarter to … [Read more...] about Hawks’ great effort falls just short as Valley survives

Centennial’s perfect season ends with loss to S.E. Polk in playoff opener

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As he walked to the bus on Friday night, Ankeny Centennial quarterback Garret Severseike realized that he had played his final football game for the Jaguars. "It's going to be different," Severseike said after third-ranked Centennial lost to visiting Southeast Polk, 21-17, in the opening round of the Class 4A playoffs. "The coaches always say, 'There's a … [Read more...] about Centennial’s perfect season ends with loss to S.E. Polk in playoff opener

Ankeny’s Sindt looks to defend his Class 4A title on Saturday

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All eyes will be on Tim Sindt Saturday as the Ankeny senior tries to win a second consecutive boys' Class 4A state cross country title in Fort Dodge. Sindt won last year's race in a time of 15 minutes 23.7 seconds. He has easily won all seven of his races this season, including the Ankeny Centennial Invitational on Oct. 4 at DMACC, where he became the … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Sindt looks to defend his Class 4A title on Saturday

Ankeny’s Peters advances to state diving meet

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Ankeny freshman Erica Peters has qualified for the state diving meet. Peters posted a score of 399.2 points during a regional meet on Thursday at Grinnell, which ranks 18th among the 32 qualifiers across the state. She set a school record for the 11-dive event. Jayna Misra of Ames was one of the six regional champions. She posted the state's highest … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Peters advances to state diving meet

Centennial’s King to play softball at Clarke, reunite with Shirley

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Ankeny Centennial outfielder Lily King has always enjoyed playing for coach Garland Shirley. Next year, she'll have a chance to play for him again. The senior has committed to join the softball program at Clarke University in Dubuque, where Shirley was named the head coach in July. "He was a great coach," King said of Shirley. "Ever since I was in … [Read more...] about Centennial’s King to play softball at Clarke, reunite with Shirley

Hawkettes roll past Marshalltown, move closer to state tourney

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The Ankeny volleyball team proved on Tuesday that the Hawkettes don't have to rely on just one or two hitters. Five different players had six or more kills as sixth-ranked Ankeny opened postseason play with a 25-11, 25-12, 25-7 victory over visiting Marshalltown in a Class 5A regional semifinal. The Hawkettes (30-12) hit .461 as a team, committing just … [Read more...] about Hawkettes roll past Marshalltown, move closer to state tourney

Jaguars sweep Roosevelt, will host S.C. East in regional final

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As far as the Ankeny Centennial volleyball players were concerned, it didn't really matter who was on the other side of the net on Tuesday. The goal for the Jaguars was simply to play their game. Mission accomplished. Second-ranked Centennial rolled to a 25-7, 25-11, 25-18 victory over visiting Des Moines Roosevelt in a Class 5A regional semifinal. … [Read more...] about Jaguars sweep Roosevelt, will host S.C. East in regional final

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Nathan Reinke, Ankeny Centennial football

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Nathan Reinke of the Ankeny Centennial football team is the Ankeny Fanatic Sub of the Week sponsored by Blimpie. Reinke, a junior defensive end, became a starter when teammate Kyle Gustafson suffered a season-ending knee injury last month. He has contributed 19 tackles while helping the third-ranked Jaguars to a 9-0 record and a No. 1 seed in the Class 4A … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Nathan Reinke, Ankeny Centennial football