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Archives for October 2018

Jaguars to begin postseason run against Des Moines Roosevelt

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The Ankeny Centennial volleyball players have had a full week to prepare for postseason play. The second-ranked Jaguars (36-3) closed out the regular season on Oct. 15 with a five-set loss to Omaha Marian, the No. 4 team in Nebraska's Class A. The Crusaders have won four of the last five Class A titles. "We got a competitive match, and that's what we … [Read more...] about Jaguars to begin postseason run against Des Moines Roosevelt

Marshalltown volleyball coach is very familiar with Ankeny’s Morton

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Ankeny volleyball coach Joe Morton will be plotting strategy against a familiar colleague on Tuesday. The sixth-ranked Hawkettes (29-12) will host Marshalltown (13-20) in a Class 5A regional semifinal at 7 p.m. The Bobcats are coached by Chris Brees, who has coached club volleyball with Morton. "(Morton) was my assistant in club before, so I know his … [Read more...] about Marshalltown volleyball coach is very familiar with Ankeny’s Morton

Ankeny swimmer Doruska chooses Bryant University over Lehigh, St. Louis

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Erin Doruska wanted to go to a college that felt like home. The Ankeny swimmer traveled a long way from central Iowa to find what she was looking for. Doruska has committed to swim for Bryant University next year. The school is located in Smithfield, R.I. "When I went on my official visit to Bryant, the team was like a family and my personality … [Read more...] about Ankeny swimmer Doruska chooses Bryant University over Lehigh, St. Louis

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Ari Winters, Ankeny Centennial volleyball

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Senior Ari Winters has helped the Ankeny Centennial volleyball team to a 36-3 record and a No. 2 ranking in Class 5A. She had 16 kills and six blocks as the Jaguars closed out the regular season on Oct. 15 with a five-set loss to Omaha (Neb.) Marian. Winters ranks second on the team with 256 kills. She has compiled a .294 hitting percentage. Here is … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Ari Winters, Ankeny Centennial volleyball

Jaguars finish 9-0, will host rematch against S.E. Polk in playoff opener

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There wasn't much drama on Friday night at Ankeny Stadium. The third-ranked Ankeny Centennial football team built a 33-0 lead early in the second quarter and went on to defeat Sioux City West, 61-0, in its regular-season finale. The Jaguars wrapped up the Class 4A District 2 title and also secured the No. 1 seed for the upcoming playoffs while keeping … [Read more...] about Jaguars finish 9-0, will host rematch against S.E. Polk in playoff opener

Hawks crush S.C. East in do-or-die game, qualify for Class 4A playoffs

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The playoffs have already started for the Ankeny football team. The visiting Hawks earned a berth in the Class 4A playoffs with a 42-6 victory over Sioux City East on Friday at Olsen Stadium. The contest was a battle for second place in District 1. It was also a de facto playoff game, because Sioux City East was No. 16 in the Iowa High School Athletic … [Read more...] about Hawks crush S.C. East in do-or-die game, qualify for Class 4A playoffs

Hawks advance to state meet for 3rd consecutive year

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Thursday's state-qualifying cross country meet at Indianola pretty much went according to form. The three ranked teams in both the girls' and boys' divisions qualified for the state meet in Fort Dodge. The sixth-ranked Ankeny boys' squad advanced for the third straight year with a second-place finish. "Our guys were excited to get out and compete," … [Read more...] about Hawks advance to state meet for 3rd consecutive year

Rumley posts state-qualifying times in 2 events at conference meet

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The Ankeny girls' swimming team took advantage of Thursday's CIML Central Conference meet as one final opportunity to compete against the state's top two squads prior to the upcoming state meet. No. 1 Ames captured the conference title at Johnston, racking up 391 points. No. 2 Dowling Catholic was the runner-up with 353 points, while No. 4 Ankeny took … [Read more...] about Rumley posts state-qualifying times in 2 events at conference meet

Centennial girls earn another trip to state; Jonah Vicker also qualifies

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The Ankeny Centennial girls' cross country team is headed back to the Class 4A state meet. The Jaguars will be joined in Fort Dodge by Centennial senior Jonah Vicker, who qualified for the boys' meet as an individual by placing fourth in a district meet on Thursday at Marshalltown. Vicker watched the state meet a year ago as his brother, Gabriel, … [Read more...] about Centennial girls earn another trip to state; Jonah Vicker also qualifies

Sindt, Ankeny to run at Indianola; Jaguars head to Marshalltown

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Ankeny senior Tim Sindt will continue his quest for an undefeated cross country season when the Hawks compete in a Class 4A state qualifying meet on Thursday at Pickard Park in Indianola. Sindt, the defending Class 4A champion, is the state's top-ranked runner. He has yet to lose a race this season. The sixth-ranked Hawks will be one of 10 teams in the … [Read more...] about Sindt, Ankeny to run at Indianola; Jaguars head to Marshalltown

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Sam Belding, Ankeny football

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Sam Belding of the Ankeny football team is the Ankeny Fanatic Sub of the Week sponsored by Blimpie. Belding, a junior tight end and offensive lineman, has helped Ankeny to a 4-4 record, including a 3-1 mark in Class 4A District 1. The Hawks have won their last three games to keep their playoff hopes alive. Ankeny will close out the regular season on … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Sam Belding, Ankeny football

Jaguars ‘can only go up from here’ after losing to Omaha Marian

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If the Ankeny Centennial volleyball team goes on to win the Class 5A state title, none of the Jaguars will care about Monday's loss to Omaha (Neb.) Marian. Centennial coach Jessica Rinehart certainly won't. She scheduled the match because she wanted to challenge her players before the start of tournament play. "We wanted to see if there were things we … [Read more...] about Jaguars ‘can only go up from here’ after losing to Omaha Marian

Revive Clinic and Spa Preps of the Week: Joey Reichenbacker and Jonah Vicker

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Joey Reichenbacker has helped the Ankeny boys' cross country team to a No. 5 ranking in Class 4A, while fellow senior Jonah Vicker has helped Ankeny Centennial to a No. 11 ranking. Reichenbacker placed 12th in a time of 17 minutes 2 seconds at the CIML Central Conference meet on Thursday at Southeast Polk. He helped the Hawks to a third-place … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Preps of the Week: Joey Reichenbacker and Jonah Vicker

Niffenegger’s kickoff return sparks Hawks to 62-7 victory over S.C. North

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Ankeny's Conner Niffenegger missed the last six football games after suffering an ACL injury during the Hawks' season opener against Ankeny Centennial. When Niffenegger returned to the field on Friday night against Sioux City North, it took him only 12 seconds to make a huge impact for the Hawks. The 155-pound senior fielded a short kick on the opening … [Read more...] about Niffenegger’s kickoff return sparks Hawks to 62-7 victory over S.C. North

Jaguars thump Roosevelt, move closer to No. 1 seed in Class 4A playoffs

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A year ago, the Des Moines Roosevelt football team battled Ankeny Centennial into the fourth quarter before dropping a 13-6 decision to the Jaguars. Friday's rematch at Drake Stadium wasn't nearly as close. The third-ranked Jaguars built a 42-0 halftime lead and rolled to a 56-6 victory to move one step closer to a perfect regular … [Read more...] about Jaguars thump Roosevelt, move closer to No. 1 seed in Class 4A playoffs

SINDTSATIONAL ONCE AGAIN: Ankeny runner defends conference title

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Both the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial boys' cross country teams used Thursday's CIML Central Conference meet as a tune-up for next week's district meets. The fifth-ranked Hawks placed third in the six-team field at Southeast Polk with 58 points. They were led by senior Tim Sindt, who pulled away from the field after the first mile to win the 5k race in a … [Read more...] about SINDTSATIONAL ONCE AGAIN: Ankeny runner defends conference title

Jaguars, Hawkettes run well at conference, gear up for regionals

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When the CIML Central Conference cross country meet was moved to Southeast Polk, it forced many of the girls' teams to reconsider their strategy. The Central Conference teams ran in the same race on Thursday along with the six schools from the CIML Iowa Conference. Separate conference champions were crowned, even though the combined results were also … [Read more...] about Jaguars, Hawkettes run well at conference, gear up for regionals

Jaguars capture outright CIML Central Conference championship

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The Ankeny Centennial volleyball team captured the outright CIML Central Conference crown on Tuesday. Now, the Jaguars can focus on winning the championship that they really want--the Class 5A state title. "One of our team's goals this season was to win the conference, so we stepped on the court to do just that," Centennial coach Jessica Rinehart said … [Read more...] about Jaguars capture outright CIML Central Conference championship