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Archives for April 2019

Jaguars finally get their offense untracked, roll to 6-0 win over Lincoln

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Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer coach Brian Duax has been waiting for his team to find the net. The Jaguars finally found it. Centennial scored a season-high six goals and rolled to a 6-0 victory over visiting Des Moines Lincoln on Tuesday. The Jaguars raised their record to 5-1. "It was a good game," Duax said. "We finally started putting the ball … [Read more...] about Jaguars finally get their offense untracked, roll to 6-0 win over Lincoln

Raineri records hat trick, leads Hawks to their first win of season

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The Ankeny boys' soccer team earned its first victory of the season on Tuesday with a 6-2 win over visiting Mason City. The Hawks (1-2) were playing for the first time since March 30, when they opened the season with losses to Iowa City West and Iowa City High. "It wasn't pretty, but it was a win," said Ankeny coach Jordan Burns. "It was good to get … [Read more...] about Raineri records hat trick, leads Hawks to their first win of season

Centennial girls sweep North, will host Ames on Thursday

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The Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team raised its record to 2-1 with an 11-0 victory at Des Moines North on Tuesday. The Jaguars won all 11 matches in straight sets. "Our varsity and JV won every match," said Centennial coach Ryan Petersen. "Our No. 3 player, Tayler Bloom, was out because of shoulder pain. But we moved the girls up (in the lineup), … [Read more...] about Centennial girls sweep North, will host Ames on Thursday

Blevins falls to defending state champ, but Jaguars roll to 8-3 win over Ames

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Tami Lewton is looking forward to the day when her Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team is completely healthy. The Jaguars were without two of their varsity players on Tuesday, but it still didn't matter. They rolled to an 8-3 victory over visiting Ames to remain unbeaten on the season. The CIML Central Conference dual meet was moved up from Thursday … [Read more...] about Blevins falls to defending state champ, but Jaguars roll to 8-3 win over Ames

Norwalk boys rally from early deficit to post 7-4 victory over Hawks

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The Ankeny boys' tennis team got off to a good start on Tuesday, building a 3-1 lead over visiting Norwalk during singles play. After a rain delay, the momentum changed at the Prairie Ridge courts. Norwalk won the final two singles matches to tie the dual meet at 3-3, then captured four of the five doubles matches to post a 7-4 victory over the … [Read more...] about Norwalk boys rally from early deficit to post 7-4 victory over Hawks

Centennial’s Formanek breaks school record in discus at Hi Covey Relays

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Ankeny Centennial's Trevor Formanek set a school record in the discus during the Hi Covey Relays on Tuesday at Ames. Formanek placed second in the event with a throw of 145 feet 11 inches. He helped the Centennial boys' track team to a fifth-place finish overall. Ames won the meet with 165.5 points, while Valley was second in the eight-team field with … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Formanek breaks school record in discus at Hi Covey Relays

Hawks win sprint medley relay at DouBrava Invitational

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The Ankeny boys' track team won the sprint medley relay at the DouBrava Invitational on Tuesday at Urbandale. That was the lone victory of the night for the Hawks, who posted a time of 1:35.92. They finished .15 seconds ahead of Des Moines Roosevelt. The winning team consisted of Max Smith, Nick Scherle, Brody Brecht and Anyoun Anyoun. They posted the … [Read more...] about Hawks win sprint medley relay at DouBrava Invitational

Jaguars edge Johnston for 2nd place at Oldham Invitational

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A never-say-die attitude helped the Ankeny Centennial girls' track team to a runner-up finish in the Craig Oldham Invitational on Tuesday at Johnston. Waukee easily won the meet for the fourth straight year, racking up 209 points. But Centennial and the host Dragons battled down to the wire for second place in the nine-team field. The Jaguars won the … [Read more...] about Jaguars edge Johnston for 2nd place at Oldham Invitational

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Nic Mackaman, Ankeny Centennial boys’ tennis

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Sophomore Nic Mackaman is a member of the Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team. Mackaman has helped the sixth-ranked Jaguars to a 4-0 record. He currently boasts a 2-1 mark in singles and is a combined 4-0 in doubles. "Nic has done a nice job at the No. 7 spot for us," said Centennial coach Tami Lewton. "That is a hard position because you are just out … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Nic Mackaman, Ankeny Centennial boys’ tennis

Hawkettes get wins from Sidney, 4×1 and 4×2 relays at Ames

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Tuesday's Hi Covey Relays in Ames provided an opportunity for the Ankeny girls' track athletes to test themselves. The Hawkettes placed fourth in the eight-team field with 118.5 points. They finished behind three of the top teams in Class 4A. Southeast Polk won the meet with 163 points. Cedar Falls was second with 143.5, edging the host Little Cyclones … [Read more...] about Hawkettes get wins from Sidney, 4×1 and 4×2 relays at Ames

Jaguars will host Centennial Invite after losing opener to Johnston

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The Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team opened its season on Tuesday with a 182-201 loss to host Johnston in a CIML Central Conference dual meet at Jester Park. Lauren Sease carded a 41 to lead the Jaguars. She earned medalist honors. Claire Beath shot a 49, while Megan Lazear had a 54. Riley Stewart fired a 57, Morgan Kinch shot a 59, and Lexi Simpson … [Read more...] about Jaguars will host Centennial Invite after losing opener to Johnston

Ankeny girls’ team shows improvement despite 11-0 loss at Valley

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Ankeny girls' tennis coach Katie Owens always tries to look on the bright side, even after a tough loss. That was the case again on Tuesday, when the Hawkettes dropped an 11-0 decision at Valley. "I love watching the girls improve at every match," said Owens, whose team fell to 1-2 on the season. "It was a beautiful night for tennis." Here are the … [Read more...] about Ankeny girls’ team shows improvement despite 11-0 loss at Valley

Webb places 3rd, Hawkettes finish 4th at Urbandale Invitational

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The Ankeny girls' golf team earned a fourth-place finish in the Urbandale Invitational on Monday at the Urbandale Golf and Country Club. Johnston shot a 198 to capture the team title, finishing four strokes ahead of Ames. Newton placed third in the five-team field with a 214, followed by Ankeny (217) and Urbandale (226). "Overall, I was happy with the … [Read more...] about Webb places 3rd, Hawkettes finish 4th at Urbandale Invitational

Smith, Sindt race to victories at Eastern Iowa Track and Field Festival

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The Ankeny boys' track team came away with a pair of victories in the Eastern Iowa Track & Field Festival on Saturday in Iowa City. The meet featured some of the state's top track athletes. Max Smith raced to a victory in the 100. He posted a time of 10.92 seconds. Distance standout Tim Sindt captured the 1,600 in 4:24.40. He pulled away to defeat … [Read more...] about Smith, Sindt race to victories at Eastern Iowa Track and Field Festival

Centennial boys finish 2nd overall at Valley’s Brooks Relays

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' track team placed second in the Brooks Relays on Saturday at Valley. The Jaguars racked up 140 points, finishing 35 points behind the host Tigers. Nathan Reinke won the 110 hurdles in 14.17 seconds, while Jon Wong took second in the 400 hurdles in 58.38. Centennial won the shuttle hurdle relay in a time of 1:00.55. Gabriel … [Read more...] about Centennial boys finish 2nd overall at Valley’s Brooks Relays

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Kolby Raineri, Ankeny boys’ soccer

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Senior midfielder Kolby Raineri is one of four returning starters for the Ankeny boys' soccer team. The Hawks will take a 0-2 record into Tuesday's home opener against Mason City. Raineri scored 20 goals and had nine assists last season, when he led Ankeny to a 17-5 record and a third-place finish in the Class 3A state tournament. He was named to the … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Kolby Raineri, Ankeny boys’ soccer

Centennial, Ankeny boys combine for 8 victories at Ram Relays

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The Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial boys' track teams combined to win eight events in the Ram Relays on Thursday at Southeast Polk. The Jaguars won five events and placed second in the eight-team field with 138 points, finishing 18 points behind Southeast Polk. The Hawks captured three events and placed fourth overall with 85 points in their first outdoor … [Read more...] about Centennial, Ankeny boys combine for 8 victories at Ram Relays

Jaguars dominate entire game, but tumble to Valley in a shootout

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Sometimes, the ball just doesn't bounce your way. In the game of soccer, it can happen quite frequently. It's just the nature of the sport. The Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team was the victim of that cruel reality on Thursday, when the Jaguars suffered a 2-1 loss at Valley in a shootout after dominating the entire contest. "It was a very, very … [Read more...] about Jaguars dominate entire game, but tumble to Valley in a shootout

S.E. Polk edges Jaguars to win Hawkette Invite, with help from Ankeny’s 4×400

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The Ankeny Centennial girls' track team took a two-point lead into the final event of the Hawkette Invitational on Thursday at Ankeny High School. Its crosstown rival prevented the Jaguars from earning a share of the team crown. Southeast Polk easily won the final event, the 4x400 relay, in a time of 4:02.63. That allowed the Rams to claim the team … [Read more...] about S.E. Polk edges Jaguars to win Hawkette Invite, with help from Ankeny’s 4×400