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Archives for October 2018

Jaguars sweep past Ankeny, clinch share of Central Conference crown

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There was more at stake on Tuesday than the CIML Central Conference volleyball title. The crosstown bragging rights were also on the line. After posting a five-set victory at Ankeny last year, second-ranked Ankeny Centennial needed just three sets to defeat the No. 6 Hawkettes on their home court this season. The Jaguars rolled to a 25-20, 25-22, 25-13 … [Read more...] about Jaguars sweep past Ankeny, clinch share of Central Conference crown

Ankeny’s Johnson shoots 72, qualifies for state as individual

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Ankeny sophomore Hunter Johnson wasn't ready to put his golf clubs away just yet. Johnson carded a 72 in a Class 4A district meet on Tuesday at Waveland Golf Course to qualify for the state meet as an individual. The 36-hole state meet will be held on Friday and Saturday at Brown Deer Golf Club in Coralville. "It feels really good," said Johnson. "I'm … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Johnson shoots 72, qualifies for state as individual

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Nick Sash, Ankeny Centennial boys’ cross country

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Nick Sash of the Ankeny Centennial boys' cross country team is the Ankeny Fanatic Sub of the Week sponsored by Blimpie. Sash, a senior, has helped Centennial to a No. 11 ranking in Class 4A. He placed 54th in the Ames Invitational on Aug. 30 with a time of 18 minutes 58 seconds, helping the Jaguars to a runner-up finish. Centennial will compete in the … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Nick Sash, Ankeny Centennial boys’ cross country

Cotter named head coach of Ankeny girls’ track team

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Thomas Cotter has waited a few years to get another head coaching opportunity. Now, he'll get his chance. Cotter has been named the head coach of the Ankeny girls' track team. He replaces Dennis Adamson, who retired last spring after coaching the Hawkettes for nearly three decades. "I've been thinking about this since I was the head coach at … [Read more...] about Cotter named head coach of Ankeny girls’ track team

Rinehart excited about Jaguars’ potential despite loss to Valley

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Don't be surprised if the Ankeny Centennial and Valley volleyball teams meet again later this season at the Class 5A state tournament. The two squads have a habit of running into each other. The third-ranked Tigers rallied from a one-set deficit to beat No. 2 Centennial, 24-26, 25-22, 15-10, in the championship match of the Urbandale Invitational on … [Read more...] about Rinehart excited about Jaguars’ potential despite loss to Valley

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Russell Rydin, Centennial boys’ golf

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Senior Russell Rydin led the eighth-ranked Ankeny Centennial boys' golf team to a second-place finish in the Ankeny Invitational on Sept. 24 at Otter Creek. He carded a 1-under-par 70 to place third as an individual. Rydin has posted Centennial's best score at seven of the 12 meets this season. He leads the Jaguars with a 38.98 average. Here is some … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Russell Rydin, Centennial boys’ golf