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Archives for April 2021

Indiana State’s Kooker named to all-MVC first team

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Former Ankeny soccer star Chloee Kooker has been named to the all-Missouri Valley Conference first team. Kooker, a sophomore midfielder at Indiana State, started all 10 matches for the Sycamores during the 2021 spring season. She recorded 895 minutes of action, including at least 90 minutes in nine of the 10 games. Kooker had three shots throughout the … [Read more...] about Indiana State’s Kooker named to all-MVC first team

Centennial girls lose just 15 games while blanking Bobcats, 11-0

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The Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team earned its first dual-meet victory in convincing fashion on Thursday. The fifth-ranked Jaguars routed visiting Marshalltown, 11-0, in their CIML Iowa Conference opener. They evened their overall record at 1-1. Centennial won all 11 matches in straight sets, five of them by scores of 6-0, 6-0. The Jaguars lost … [Read more...] about Centennial girls lose just 15 games while blanking Bobcats, 11-0

Jaguars win 5 events at Waukee Invite, while Miller shines for Ankeny boys

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' track team tuned up for next week's Drake Relays with a second-place finish in the Class AA division of the Waukee Invitational on Thursday. The Jaguars won five events, including three relays, and finished with 143 points. Ankeny took fifth in the six-team field with 56 points. Waukee won the meet with 185 points. The … [Read more...] about Jaguars win 5 events at Waukee Invite, while Miller shines for Ankeny boys

Ankeny boys rebound from first loss with 9-2 victory over Fort Dodge

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The Ankeny boys' tennis team bounced back from its first loss of the season with a 9-2 victory over visiting Fort Dodge on Thursday. It was the CIML Iowa Conference opener for the Hawks, who had dropped an 11-0 decision at Waukee on Tuesday. They are now 3-1 on the season. "Our experience showed," said Ankeny coach Ron Miller. "They were very … [Read more...] about Ankeny boys rebound from first loss with 9-2 victory over Fort Dodge

Hawkettes roll to victory at Fort Dodge with ‘murderer’s row’ coming up next

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The Ankeny girls' tennis team may have spent more time on the bus Thursday than it did on the courts. The Hawkettes traveled to Fort Dodge for their CIML Iowa Conference opener, and they came away with a dominant 11-0 victory. They won all 11 matches in straight sets, losing a combined total of just 29 games on the day. "Our depth really was evident in … [Read more...] about Hawkettes roll to victory at Fort Dodge with ‘murderer’s row’ coming up next

Unbeaten Dowling Catholic hands Hawkettes their first loss of the season

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The Ankeny girls' soccer team couldn't find a way to score a goal during Thursday's game at Dowling Catholic. The Hawkettes are not alone. The Maroons got a goal from Julia Moore midway through the second half and posted a 1-0 victory for their fourth consecutive shutout. They have outscored their opponents by a 14-0 margin this season. "We probably … [Read more...] about Unbeaten Dowling Catholic hands Hawkettes their first loss of the season

‘We basically ignored team scores’: Jags, Hawkettes focus on Drake qualifying

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Thursday's Chuck Silvey Invitational at Urbandale provided one last opportunity for the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial girls' track teams to qualify some events for the Drake Relays. It produced some mixed results. In the end, though, both Ankeny coach Thomas Cotter and Centennial coach Andrew Kruzich were mostly happy with the outcomes. "Our focus … [Read more...] about ‘We basically ignored team scores’: Jags, Hawkettes focus on Drake qualifying

Centennial golfers struggle away from home course, fall to Marshalltown

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The Marshalltown girls' golf team completed a sweep of both Ankeny schools by defeating visiting Ankeny Centennial, 189-241, on Thursday at Elmwood Country Club. The Bobcats, who posted a 17-stroke victory over Ankeny on Tuesday at Otter Creek, were led to the win by junior Amber Henson. Henson shot a 3-over-par 38 to finish 11 strokes ahead of teammate … [Read more...] about Centennial golfers struggle away from home course, fall to Marshalltown

Centennial boys drop 7-4 decision at Marshalltown in top-10 matchup

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Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis coach Tami Lewton saw some progress from her squad on Thursday at Marshalltown. But the Jaguars still have some more work to do. The host Bobcats relied on their depth to defeat Centennial, 7-4, in a CIML Iowa Conference dual meet. The Jaguars dropped to 1-1 in the league and 2-2 overall. "It was a tough night," said … [Read more...] about Centennial boys drop 7-4 decision at Marshalltown in top-10 matchup

Rhoads wins Ankeny Fanatic’s NCAA Tournament pool

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Tony Rhoads of Ankeny is the winner of the Ankeny Fanatic NCAA Tournament pool. He receives a $50 gift card from the Yankee Clipper. Rhoads finished with 93 points. He was the only person to correctly pick Baylor to win the tournament. Nate Tobey placed second with 77 points. He was the winner of the 2019 NCAA Tournament pool as well as the 2019 … [Read more...] about Rhoads wins Ankeny Fanatic’s NCAA Tournament pool

Jaguars rely on their depth to defeat Mason City golfers by 8 strokes

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The Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team posted a 223-231 victory over visiting Mason City in its CIML Iowa Conference dual-meet opener on Wednesday at Briarwood Golf Club. Mason City's Sophie Lunning carded a 49 to earn medalist honors, but Centennial relied on its depth to win the meet. All six of the Jaguars posted a better score than the Mohawks' Kylie … [Read more...] about Jaguars rely on their depth to defeat Mason City golfers by 8 strokes

Centennial pitcher Wendt to play softball at Northwestern College

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Ankeny Centennial pitcher Jenna Wendt has committed to play softball at Northwestern College in Orange City. Wendt said she narrowed her choices down to Northwestern and Central College before picking the Red Raiders. "I was open to all of my opportunities when I began my recruitment process; however, moving closer to my commitment, I made the decision … [Read more...] about Centennial pitcher Wendt to play softball at Northwestern College

Jaguars place 3rd overall at Hawk Relays; Ankeny boys finish 6th

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Despite the windy conditions, Tuesday's Fred Smith Hawk Relays produced some outstanding performances. In the end, the top six teams in the 11-team field were separated by just 24 points. Indianola and Waukee tied for the team title with 85 points apiece. Ankeny Centennial placed third with 80 points. The Jaguars were followed by North Polk with 68 … [Read more...] about Jaguars place 3rd overall at Hawk Relays; Ankeny boys finish 6th

‘I’m proud of how our team competed’: Hawkettes tumble to No. 10 Waukee

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The Ankeny girls' tennis team ran into one of the state's top squads on Tuesday. Visiting Waukee, the No. 10 team in Class 2A, posted a 11-0 victory at the Prairie Ridge tennis courts. The Warriors improved to 2-0 on the season, while Ankeny's record dropped to 1-1. "I knew we had a tough matchup with Waukee as their top 10 players take lessons year … [Read more...] about ‘I’m proud of how our team competed’: Hawkettes tumble to No. 10 Waukee

Hawkettes struggle in cold, windy conditions, drop dual to Marshalltown

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The Ankeny girls' golf team didn't have much time to celebrate its runner-up finish in the Ankeny Centennial Invitational on Monday. The Hawkettes were back on the golf course Tuesday afternoon, and they dropped a 187-204 decision to visiting Marshalltown in their CIML Iowa Conference opener at Otter Creek. "It was pretty tough out there today and … [Read more...] about Hawkettes struggle in cold, windy conditions, drop dual to Marshalltown

‘The kids really bought in’: Jaguars make changes, respond with win over Valley

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On paper, the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team appeared to be the underdog in Tuesday's game at Valley. The Jaguars responded with a 2-1 victory over an opponent that had won its first three games by a combined margin of 21-0. "It was a big win, and an important one as well," said Centennial coach Chris Allen. "It was an opportunity to kind of buy … [Read more...] about ‘The kids really bought in’: Jaguars make changes, respond with win over Valley

‘It was not pretty for us’: Hawks suffer first loss of the season at Waukee

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The level of competition went way up on Tuesday for the Ankeny boys' tennis team. It resulted in an 11-0 loss for the Hawks at Waukee. "It was not pretty for us," said Ankeny coach Ron Miller. "Their No. 4 doubles players could probably play No. 1 for us. They played strong and smart in a tough wind." The Warriors improved to 3-0 on the season. … [Read more...] about ‘It was not pretty for us’: Hawks suffer first loss of the season at Waukee

Ankeny boys’ winning streak continues with 4-0 victory at Ottumwa

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The Ankeny boys' soccer team is on a roll. The Hawks traveled to Ottumwa on Tuesday for a CIML non-conference game and posted a 4-0 win for their fourth straight victory. They are now 4-1 on the season, while Ottumwa's record dropped to 2-2. "We're pleased to be able to get to 4-1," said Ankeny coach Marcus Varnum. "That was the goal after last … [Read more...] about Ankeny boys’ winning streak continues with 4-0 victory at Ottumwa

‘It was good to keep a clean sheet’: Jaguars blank S.E. Polk in 3-0 victory

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It took nearly two years for the Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team to avenge a season-ending loss in 2019. The Jaguars got a pair of goals from freshman Andrew Heckenliable and defeated visiting Southeast Polk, 3-0, in a CIML non-conference game on Tuesday. Several Centennial players were members of the squad two years ago when the Jaguars lost to … [Read more...] about ‘It was good to keep a clean sheet’: Jaguars blank S.E. Polk in 3-0 victory