Don't expect the Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball team to win every game by 70 points. For one day, though, that's exactly what the seventh-ranked Jaguars did. Centennial built a 57-7 halftime lead and then coasted to an 84-14 victory over visiting Des Moines Lincoln in its season opener on Saturday afternoon. It was the Jaguars' most lopsided win … [Read more...] about Jaguars roll past Lincoln for most lopsided victory in school history
Archives for December 2019
Family history, right fit leads Gates to Grand View, Gibson to Iowa State
Two of Ankeny Centennial's football standouts have decided to follow in the footsteps of a family member. Running back Avery Gates has committed to play for Grand View, where his brother, Jensen, is already on the Vikings' roster. "In the big picture, I was going to choose a place that fit me and believed in me," said Gates. "Having Jensen be in the … [Read more...] about Family history, right fit leads Gates to Grand View, Gibson to Iowa State
Hawk swimmers win 8 events, edge Dowling to capture Sprint Classic crown
The Ankeny boys' swimming team edged Dowling Catholic to win the season-opening Sprint Classic on Tuesday at Trail Point Aquatics Center. The Hawks won eight events and finished with 457 points. Dowling took second in the five-team field with 445.5. "It was a solid performance all the way around," said Ankeny coach Justin Crouch. "Considering we had … [Read more...] about Hawk swimmers win 8 events, edge Dowling to capture Sprint Classic crown
Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Ashley Harrington, Ankeny basketball
Senior guard Ashley Harrington is one of the top returning players for the Ankeny girls' basketball team. A year ago, she averaged 7.6 points per game and made 20 3-point goals while helping the Hawkettes to a 9-12 record. Harrington scored 15 points, 13 of them in the first half, as Ankeny opened the season on Nov. 22 with an 83-61 loss to visiting Mason … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Ashley Harrington, Ankeny basketball
Ballenger headed to NCAA Tournament along with former Centennial trio
Former Ankeny volleyball star Megan Ballenger will be joined in this year's NCAA Tournament field by a trio of former Ankeny Centennial standouts. Freshmen Megan Lively of Central Florida, Kenna Sauer of Missouri and Ari Winters of Denver will all be making their first trip to the NCAA Tournament. Those three players helped the Jaguars to the Class 5A … [Read more...] about Ballenger headed to NCAA Tournament along with former Centennial trio
Ankeny bowling teams open season with victory over Valley
The season is off to a good start for the Ankeny bowling teams under new head coach Lane Richtsmeier. The boys' team defeated Valley by a score of 2,879 to 2,474 on Tuesday at Great Escape. The girls' squad also won their opener against the Tigers, 2,301 to 2,276. The boys' junior varsity team was victorious as well. "As a first-time coach and my … [Read more...] about Ankeny bowling teams open season with victory over Valley
Bauer, Brecht, Petersen named to IPSWA’s Class 4A all-state first team
Seven Ankeny players and four more from Ankeny Centennial have received all-state football honors from the Iowa Print Sports Writers Association. The teams were selected by print sports writers in Iowa during a meeting on Nov. 23. Junior wide receiver Brody Brecht and junior quarterback Jase Bauer of Ankeny were both named to the Class 4A first team along … [Read more...] about Bauer, Brecht, Petersen named to IPSWA’s Class 4A all-state first team