Despite some tough playing conditions, the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team placed fifth in the Linda Bloom Invitational on Thursday at Marshalltown. The Jaguars posted a score of 382 on a rainy and windy day. It was their best 18-hole round of the season. "Both the girls and the coaching staff were extremely happy," said Centennial coach John … [Read more...] about Centennial golfers place 5th in 15-team field at Marshalltown tourney
Archives for April 2019
Centennial’s Monroe chooses Iowa State over Wisconsin, Northern Illinois
There was no reason for Ankeny Centennial wrestler Ben Monroe to put off his college decision any longer. He already knew where he wanted to go. Monroe has verbally committed to Iowa State. The junior will join the Cyclones in the 2020-21 season. "I just decided I would commit now because I knew (Iowa State) would be the place for me, so there was … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Monroe chooses Iowa State over Wisconsin, Northern Illinois
Ankeny golfers earn long-awaited first dual-meet victory over Jaguars
Jaci Webb didn't know that the Ankeny girls' golf team had never defeated crosstown rival Ankeny Centennial. "That makes the win feel that much better!" Webb said on Wednesday after the Hawkettes posted a 191-201 victory over Centennial in a CIML Central Conference dual meet at Briarwood Golf Club. Ankeny earned the win on a postcard-worthy afternoon … [Read more...] about Ankeny golfers earn long-awaited first dual-meet victory over Jaguars
Preparation pays off as Hawkettes defeat Dowling Catholic in shootout
When the Ankeny girls' soccer team was forced into a shootout Tuesday night by visiting Dowling Catholic, head coach Simon Brown and the Hawkettes were ready for the challenge. "For the PKs, we knew who our top five (shooters) were," Brown said. "We take PKs after every practice and track the data, so the girls were confident. We also track the … [Read more...] about Preparation pays off as Hawkettes defeat Dowling Catholic in shootout
Centennial boys use 15 different players in 10-1 win over Scarlets
Tuesday was an enjoyable night for the Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team. The sixth-ranked Jaguars used 15 different varsity players during a dual meet against visiting Des Moines East. It was an almost all-senior lineup for Centennial, which rolled to a 10-1 victory. "We have quite a few seniors that are just below our varsity lineup, and this gave … [Read more...] about Centennial boys use 15 different players in 10-1 win over Scarlets