Freshman Kendall Jorgensen is a member of the Ankeny Centennial girls' track team. She placed 18th in the 3,000 with a time of 12 minutes 27 seconds at the Wartburg Indoor Meet on Feb. 26. "We had two girls who were supposed to go to Wartburg that didn't get back from Minnesota in time--Katie Jensen and Addie Brooks--because the Centennial show choir got … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Kendall Jorgensen, Centennial girls’ track
Archives for March 2019
Simpson’s Riordan named to USA D-3 Basketball Select National Team
Former Ankeny basketball standout Conor Riordan will be heading to South America this summer. A junior guard on the Simpson College men's squad, Riordan has been named to the USA D-3 Basketball Select National Team that is headed to Brazil. He is the first Simpson player to be a part of this team. "I'm really excited and humbled by the opportunity," … [Read more...] about Simpson’s Riordan named to USA D-3 Basketball Select National Team
Hawkettes return 9 starters from last year’s state runner-up squad
Simon Brown wasn't around when the Ankeny girls' soccer team lost to its crosstown rival in last year's Class 3A championship game. But he knows how much the Hawkettes are motivated by their 3-2 loss to Ankeny Centennial with a trophy at stake. "We talked a lot about state last year with our leadership group, and it was important for me to understand … [Read more...] about Hawkettes return 9 starters from last year’s state runner-up squad
Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Eva van de Mortel, Ankeny girls’ track
Sophomore Eva van de Mortel is one of 14 returning state qualifiers for the Ankeny girls' track team. She placed 15th in the 100 and also ran on the Hawkettes' third-place 4x100 relay at the Class 4A state meet. During the indoor season, van de Mortel won the 55-meter dash at Wartburg and the 60-meter dash at UNI, where over 200 girls competed and she was … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Eva van de Mortel, Ankeny girls’ track
Centennial boys’ tennis team returns 7 of its top 10 players
When the Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team opens its season on Tuesday at Norwalk, the Jaguars will be able to put an experienced lineup on the courts. Centennial returns seven of the top 10 players from last year's squad that posted a 9-3 record. "We are hoping and planning on a great season," said Centennial coach Tami Lewton. "We lost our No. 2 … [Read more...] about Centennial boys’ tennis team returns 7 of its top 10 players