For the first time this season, the Ankeny Centennial football team lined up in the victory formation at the end of Friday's homecoming game against Ames. The Jaguars milked the final seconds off the clock to preserve a 21-17 triumph at Ankeny Stadium. "Our kids played great," said Centennial co-head coach Ryan Pezzetti. "I couldn't be happier for … [Read more...] about ‘I couldn’t be happier for them’: Jaguars hold off Ames, Lipsey to earn first victory
Archives for September 2020
McMahon moves up to No. 1 spot in Class 4A rankings; Vicker No. 3 among boys
Ankeny's Lauren McMahon and Ankeny Centennial's Gabriel Vicker have yet to lose a cross country race this season. Their dominant performances are reflected in the latest Class 4A individual rankings by the Iowa Association of Track Coaches. McMahon, who has won all three of her races in convincing fashion, is now No. 1 in the girls' rankings. "I was … [Read more...] about McMahon moves up to No. 1 spot in Class 4A rankings; Vicker No. 3 among boys
‘I like where our team is at’: Jaguars romp past Ottumwa, improve record to 9-1
For the last few weeks, the Ankeny Centennial volleyball players have tried not to look ahead to Tuesday's showdown against second-ranked Ankeny. Now, the Jaguars can finally focus on their crosstown rival. No. 5 Centennial improved its record to 9-1 with a 25-17, 26-24, 25-16 victory at Ottumwa in a non-conference match on Thursday. The Bulldogs … [Read more...] about ‘I like where our team is at’: Jaguars romp past Ottumwa, improve record to 9-1
Hawk golfers defend their S.E. Polk title, remain unbeaten on the season
Even when the Ankeny boys' golf team doesn't play its best, the Hawks are still tough to beat. Third-ranked Ankeny easily won the Southeast Polk Invitational on Wednesday at Copper Creek, posting a 293 total to claim the title for the second straight year. The host Rams placed second in the nine-team field with a 308. Ankeny remained unbeaten on the … [Read more...] about Hawk golfers defend their S.E. Polk title, remain unbeaten on the season
Ankeny volleyball team rolls past Fort Dodge on emotional Senior Night
Tuesday was an emotional night for McKenna Scheib and the other seniors on the Ankeny volleyball team. It didn't show, though, on the court. The second-ranked Hawkettes rolled to a 25-8, 25-8, 25-10 victory over visiting Fort Dodge on their Senior Night. "It really was emotional because we have become so connected as a team that it's going to be … [Read more...] about Ankeny volleyball team rolls past Fort Dodge on emotional Senior Night