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Archives for January 2019

Keahna-Harris emerges as major force in Jaguars’ victory over Ankeny

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In her first two seasons on the Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball team, forward Alexandria Keahna-Harris served as a role player for the Jaguars. Now, the 5-foot-10 junior is becoming a major force for coach Scott DeJong's squad. On Friday, Keahna-Harris scored a game-high 12 points and also grabbed six rebounds to lead the 12th-ranked Jaguars to a … [Read more...] about Keahna-Harris emerges as major force in Jaguars’ victory over Ankeny

Hawks’ new lineup produces 5 pins, but Johnston holds on for 35-34 victory

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Ankeny wrestling coach Jack Wignall unveiled a new lineup on Thursday at Johnston. Despite producing five falls and a major decision, the Hawks didn't do quite enough to pull out a victory. Johnston, the No. 13 team in the Class 3A dual rankings, won eight of the 14 matches to edge No. 18 Ankeny, 35-34. The Dragons sealed the win when Harrison Pauley … [Read more...] about Hawks’ new lineup produces 5 pins, but Johnston holds on for 35-34 victory

Jaguars rout Ames, will wrestle Johnston Thursday for Central Conference title

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Even though the Ankeny Centennial wrestlers haven't talked about it, the Jaguars are now in position to capture the outright CIML Central Conference championship. Fourth-ranked Centennial celebrated its Senior Night on Thursday with a 75-6 thumping of visiting Ames. The unbeaten Jaguars improved their records to 4-0 in the league and 16-0 … [Read more...] about Jaguars rout Ames, will wrestle Johnston Thursday for Central Conference title

‘Rusty’ Hawk swimmers spoil Johnston’s Senior Night to remain unbeaten

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The Ankeny boys' swimming team spoiled Johnston's Senior Night on Thursday at Summit Middle School. The top-ranked Hawks posted a 98-72 victory in the CIML Central Conference dual meet to remain unbeaten on the season. They are now 1-0-1 in the conference and 5-0-1 overall. "We were a little rusty," said Ankeny coach Justin Crouch. "Although the times … [Read more...] about ‘Rusty’ Hawk swimmers spoil Johnston’s Senior Night to remain unbeaten

Hawk bowlers top Johnston, but Ankeny girls fall to Dragons

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The Ankeny boys' bowling team picked up its third victory of the season on Thursday, while the Ankeny girls' squad came up short during a dual meet against Johnston at Great Escape. The Hawks won by a score of 2,820 to 2,676. They raised their records to 1-1 in the CIML Central Conference and 3-5 overall. Johnston won the girls' meet by a score of … [Read more...] about Hawk bowlers top Johnston, but Ankeny girls fall to Dragons

Ottumwa bowlers get perfect game from Greene, sweep dual against Ankeny

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There's something about the Ankeny bowling teams that bring out the best in Ottumwa. The visiting Bulldogs swept Ankeny in a dual meet on Wednesday at Great Escape. They won the boys' meet by a score of 3,220 to 2,532, and they captured the girls' meet by a score of 2,824 to 2,456. "Ottumwa was a tough opponent for us to face as they are one of the top … [Read more...] about Ottumwa bowlers get perfect game from Greene, sweep dual against Ankeny

Marshalltown boys stun Jaguars with late rallies, prevail in double OT

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On paper, Tuesday's matchup between the Ankeny Centennial and Marshalltown boys' basketball teams was a tough one to predict. Marshalltown had previously defeated Dowling Catholic, which knocked off Centennial. But the Bobcats had also lost to Johnston and Southeast Polk--two teams that fell to the Jaguars. Nobody could have predicted what actually … [Read more...] about Marshalltown boys stun Jaguars with late rallies, prevail in double OT

Harrington, Kueker ignite Hawkettes past Ottumwa at Wells Fargo Arena

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Ankeny's Ashley Harrington and Jaelynn Kueker are used to fighting for 50/50 balls on the soccer field. The duo can also make those winning plays on the basketball court. Harrington and Kueker came up with several loose balls and combined for 22 points Tuesday to help the Ankeny girls' basketball team to a 53-36 victory over Ottumwa at Wells Fargo … [Read more...] about Harrington, Kueker ignite Hawkettes past Ottumwa at Wells Fargo Arena

Hawks unleash “32 minutes of havoc” in rout over Ottumwa

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Nolan Richardson's Arkansas basketball teams were famously known for their "40 minutes of hell" playing style. The Ankeny boys' basketball team is trying to develop a similar style. The Hawks unleashed their "32 minutes of havoc" on Ottumwa Tuesday at Wells Fargo Arena, where their defensive pressure forced 29 turnovers en route to a 68-33 … [Read more...] about Hawks unleash “32 minutes of havoc” in rout over Ottumwa

Centennial girls make 9 3-pointers, roll to victory over Marshalltown

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When the Marshalltown girls' basketball team opened Tuesday's game at Ankeny Centennial in a 1-3-1 zone defense, it created some scoring opportunities for the Jaguars' Meg Burns. Burns, a junior guard, made 5-of-9 attempts from 3-point range and scored 15 points to help the 12th-ranked Jaguars to a 70-19 victory in a CIML crossover game. "We haven't … [Read more...] about Centennial girls make 9 3-pointers, roll to victory over Marshalltown

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Colby Bales, Ankeny wrestling

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Junior Colby Bales is a member of the Ankeny wrestling team. Bales had a pin against Ankeny Centennial during a dual meet last month. On Saturday, he placed third at 220 pounds in the Jack Mendenhall Invitational at Ames. Bales currently sports a 10-7 record for the Hawks, who will travel to Johnston on Thursday for a CIML Central Conference dual meet … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Colby Bales, Ankeny wrestling

Rathjen, Anderson make huge statements; Hawks finish 2nd at Ames

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Ankeny's Caleb Rathjen made another huge statement during the Jack Mendenhall Invitational on Saturday at Ames. Trever Anderson made one of his own for the Hawks. Rathjen and Anderson each captured an individual title to lead the eighth-ranked Ankeny wrestlers to a runner-up finish in the 18-team tournament. The Hawks racked up 158 points, finishing 23 … [Read more...] about Rathjen, Anderson make huge statements; Hawks finish 2nd at Ames

Monroe reaches 100-win milestone as Jaguars capture Linn-Mar Duals title

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Ankeny Centennial's Ben Monroe doesn't show a lot of emotion on the wrestling mat. That didn't change on Saturday when Monroe earned his 100th career victory while helping the Jaguars to the championship of the Linn-Mar Duals. "To me, that milestone is just another number," Monroe said. "My real goal is to improve and work as hard as I can each and … [Read more...] about Monroe reaches 100-win milestone as Jaguars capture Linn-Mar Duals title

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Jayce Goergen, ACA boys’ basketball

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Senior guard Jayce Goergen has led the Ankeny Christian Academy boys' basketball team to a 9-0 record. The Eagles are one of 16 remaining unbeaten teams in the state. Goergen scored 10 points and had three assists in the Eagles' 62-57 victory over visiting Council Bluffs St. Albert on Saturday. He is shooting 56.3 percent from the field (54-of-96), … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Jayce Goergen, ACA boys’ basketball

Jaguars rally past No. 2 Johnston, earn smoothies from DeJong

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The Johnston girls' basketball team had a chance on Friday to move closer to the CIML Central Conference championship. After leading most of the way, however, the visiting Dragons couldn't put Ankeny Centennial away. The 12th-ranked Jaguars rallied in the final 2 minutes for a 50-48 victory, handing No. 2 Johnston its first conference loss. Meg Burns … [Read more...] about Jaguars rally past No. 2 Johnston, earn smoothies from DeJong