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Archives for January 2019

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

Kelling, Centennial boys hand Dragons their first conference loss

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When the Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball team appeared to be on the verge of blowing an 11-point lead in Friday's game against visiting Johnston, Preston Kelling refused to let it happen. Kelling scored on back-to-back drives to the basket in the final 2 minutes to help seal the Jaguars' 53-46 victory. His layup with 1:44 left ended a 9-0 run by the … [Read more...] about Kelling, Centennial boys hand Dragons their first conference loss

Hawks’ road woes continue with 58-51 loss at Dowling Catholic

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The Ankeny boys' basketball team couldn't overcome a huge disparity at the free-throw line and suffered its third consecutive road loss on Friday. The Hawks attempted just one free throw in a 58-51 loss at Dowling Catholic. The Maroons, meanwhile, went 13-of-19 at the line. "We attack the basket as hard as any team in the state, and evidently we didn't … [Read more...] about Hawks’ road woes continue with 58-51 loss at Dowling Catholic

Clark scores 33, leads Dowling girls to win over Hawkettes

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Another strong effort by the Ankeny girls' basketball team came up short on Friday as the Hawkettes dropped a 57-48 decision at ninth-ranked Dowling Catholic. It was Ankeny's third consecutive loss, all of them on the road, since sophomore forward Abby Johnson suffered a deep bone bruise in her foot during the Hawkettes' victory at Urbandale on Dec. 14. … [Read more...] about Clark scores 33, leads Dowling girls to win over Hawkettes

William Jewell earns first league win on Harp’s 3 FTs with 1.9 seconds left

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Byron Harp didn't feel any pressure when he stepped to the charity stripe with 1.9 seconds left in Thursday's game against Drury University. The William Jewell senior point guard made three consecutive free throws after being fouled on a 3-point attempt to give the Cardinals an 81-80 victory in a Great Lakes Valley Conference game at Liberty, Mo. "I … [Read more...] about William Jewell earns first league win on Harp’s 3 FTs with 1.9 seconds left

Owens reaches 100-win milestone, helps Jaguars to victory over Dowling

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Eric Owens earned his 100th career victory to help the Ankeny Centennial wrestlers to a 50-17 triumph at Dowling Catholic on Thursday. Owens, who is ranked sixth at 145 pounds, reached the milestone by pinning Max Derry in 2 minutes 46 seconds. "I always had the goal of getting 100 wins since my freshman year," said Owens. "I thought I would never get … [Read more...] about Owens reaches 100-win milestone, helps Jaguars to victory over Dowling

Hawk wrestlers move into rankings, then throttle Urbandale

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The Ankeny wrestling team is beginning to earn some respect across the state. The Hawks moved into the No. 8 spot in Class 3A in the latest state tournament rankings by The Predicament. They are one spot ahead of crosstown rival Ankeny Centennial, even though the Jaguars posted a 48-25 victory over Ankeny last month. "I'm just glad our team is showing … [Read more...] about Hawk wrestlers move into rankings, then throttle Urbandale

William Penn coach hired to take over Ankeny girls’ soccer program

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Simon Brown, a native of Dublin, Ireland, has been named the head coach of the Ankeny girls' soccer team. Brown currently serves as the associate head coach for both the men's and women's soccer programs at William Penn University. He will continue to hold those coaching positions. "The college season is in the fall, and at the NAIA level we're limited … [Read more...] about William Penn coach hired to take over Ankeny girls’ soccer program

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Jackie Wells, Ankeny Centennial wrestling

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Sophomore Jackie Wells is a member of the Ankeny Centennial wrestling team. He has already enjoyed a lot of success on the mat this season. "Jackie stepped into the lineup at 220 (pounds) during the Centennial Duals (on Dec. 8) and wrestled really well," said Centennial coach Jay Groth. "He won his JV match against Ankeny (on Dec. 13) by fall, won the JV … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Jackie Wells, Ankeny Centennial wrestling