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Archives for May 2021

‘We’re just happy to be here’: Collins takes 2nd, Miller places 3rd in boys’ 400

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The rainy conditions at Drake Stadium didn't seem to bother Ankeny Centennial's Tommy Collins or Ankeny's Tyrese Miller on Thursday. Collins raced to a second-place finish in the 400 on the opening day of the boys' Class 4A state track meet. He posted a time of 48.70 seconds, which set a school record. "We all had to run in (the rain). It wasn't just … [Read more...] about ‘We’re just happy to be here’: Collins takes 2nd, Miller places 3rd in boys’ 400

McMahon wins 3,000 in dramatic fashion; Jaguars place 3rd in 4×800 relay

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Ankeny senior Lauren McMahon asked herself a question as she watched Iowa City Liberty's Ashlyn Keeney take the lead on the final lap of the 3,000-meter run in the girls' Class 4A state track meet on Thursday. "I knew she was going to come out with a really good 400 kick," McMahon said of Keeney. "I was just thinking in my head, 'Lauren, what do you have … [Read more...] about McMahon wins 3,000 in dramatic fashion; Jaguars place 3rd in 4×800 relay

Inexperienced Jaguars ‘just want to improve each week’ throughout season

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With only four returning starters, the Ankeny Centennial baseball team enters the season with a lot of question marks. Centennial coach Mark Hey is optimistic, though, that he'll be able to find some answers. "We have some really talented young players who have good instincts for the game," Hey said. "I think we have several pitchers who will have … [Read more...] about Inexperienced Jaguars ‘just want to improve each week’ throughout season

‘Awesome young lady’ becomes Ankeny’s first state qualifier since 2013

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For most of the season, Ankeny's Megan Sommerfeld was planning to play doubles in a Class 2A regional tournament on Wednesday. The decision to go into singles instead paid off with a trip to the state tournament. Sommerfeld placed second in the regional meet that was moved from Southeast Polk to Lifetime Fitness due to rain. She became the Hawkettes' … [Read more...] about ‘Awesome young lady’ becomes Ankeny’s first state qualifier since 2013

Ankeny places 3rd, Centennial finishes 5th in conference meet at Veenker

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The Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial girls' golf teams have probably seen enough of Veenker Golf Course. Both squads played the difficult Ames course for the second time this season on Wednesday, when they competed in the CIML Iowa Conference meet. The Hawkettes and Jaguars both struggled. Ankeny placed third in the six-team field with a 409 total. The … [Read more...] about Ankeny places 3rd, Centennial finishes 5th in conference meet at Veenker

‘We are led by our seniors’: Centennial looks to build on last year’s success

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Coming off the best season in school history, the Ankeny Centennial softball team isn't going to rest on its laurels. The Jaguars are looking to build on the success of last year's squad, which posted a 23-9 record and placed third in Class 5A in the school's first-ever state tournament appearance. "We are not taking anything for granted and working … [Read more...] about ‘We are led by our seniors’: Centennial looks to build on last year’s success

Centennial boys close out regular season with 2-0 triumph over Dowling

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team is ready for the start of postseason play. The seventh-ranked Jaguars closed out the regular season on Tuesday with a 2-0 victory over No. 13 Dowling Catholic on their home field. It was their fifth straight win and their fourth consecutive shutout. "It was a substate-esque type game where both teams were … [Read more...] about Centennial boys close out regular season with 2-0 triumph over Dowling

Dowling girls snap Jaguars’ shutout, winning streaks with 2-1 victory in PKs

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The shutout streak for the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team came to an end on Tuesday. And so did the Jaguars' winning streak. Top-ranked Centennial gave up its first goal since April 13 on a deflection and eventually lost at No. 5 Dowling Catholic, 2-1, in a shootout. The Jaguars (13-2) had won 12 straight games, including the last 11 by … [Read more...] about Dowling girls snap Jaguars’ shutout, winning streaks with 2-1 victory in PKs

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Abby North, Ankeny girls’ golf

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Senior Abby North is a member of the Ankeny girls' golf team. She helped the Hawkettes to a 4-1 dual-meet record this season. North has played in five varsity meets. She shot a 55 in Ankeny's victory over Fort Dodge at the Fort Dodge Country Club on April 27. "Abby has been a part of our program for her entire high school career," said Ankeny coach … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Abby North, Ankeny girls’ golf

Hawkettes cruise as Christmann racks up 4 goals, 3 assists on Senior Night

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Ankeny girls' soccer coach Simon Brown started six seniors on Senior Night. The sextet helped the ninth-ranked Hawkettes to a 10-0 victory over visiting Des Moines Hoover in a non-conference game on Tuesday. "It was good," Brown said. "We started every senior that was eligible today, so we had six of them out there. It was good to give them an … [Read more...] about Hawkettes cruise as Christmann racks up 4 goals, 3 assists on Senior Night

Ellsworth freshman Morris named to ICCAC All-Region 2nd team

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Former Ankeny Centennial baseball standout Trey Morris has been named to the Division II Iowa Community College Athletic Conference All-Region second team. A freshman at Ellsworth Community College, Morris was selected to the squad as an infielder. He helped the Panthers to a 20-38 record this season. Morris played in all 58 games. He batted .330 with … [Read more...] about Ellsworth freshman Morris named to ICCAC All-Region 2nd team

‘We will have speed and power on offense’: Hawkettes boast loaded lineup

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Scoring runs likely won't be a problem for the Ankeny softball team. The Hawkettes boast eight returning starters from last year's squad that posted a 19-11 record, including several potent hitters. "Our depth and growth is our greatest strength," said Ankeny coach Dave Bingham. "We will have speed and power on offense." Ankeny returns a pair of … [Read more...] about ‘We will have speed and power on offense’: Hawkettes boast loaded lineup

Ankeny Southview girls win state title to cap off undefeated season

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The Ankeny Southview eighth grade girls' track team capped off an undefeated season by winning the Eighth Grade Large School state meet on Saturday in Gilbert. Southview placed in 14 of the 18 events and racked up 84 points, 31 more than runner-up Waukee Prairieview. Alli Macke won the 400 in 59.22 seconds, one of her three school records on the day. She … [Read more...] about Ankeny Southview girls win state title to cap off undefeated season

‘It took a little bit of magic’: Pritchard’s goal lifts Hawkettes to 1-0 win at S.E. Polk

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It took a little bit of magic for the Ankeny girls' soccer team to post a 1-0 victory at Southeast Polk on Monday. Teja Pritchard scored the game's only goal on a direct kick with about 15 minutes left. It was the seventh goal of the season for Pritchard, who was assisted by Kennedy Macke. Pritchard blasted a shot into the upper left corner of the net … [Read more...] about ‘It took a little bit of magic’: Pritchard’s goal lifts Hawkettes to 1-0 win at S.E. Polk

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Ian Ferree, Ankeny boys’ tennis

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Senior Ian Ferree helped the Ankeny boys' tennis team to a 3-9 record. The Hawks closed out their season with a 5-2 loss at Urbandale in a preliminary substate match on Saturday. Ferree posted a 6-2, 6-1 victory over Andrew Lein of Des Moines East in the opening round of a Class 2A district tournament on Wednesday at Ankeny. He then dropped a 6-0, 6-2 … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Ian Ferree, Ankeny boys’ tennis

Jaguars suffer some shooting woes, but their shutout streak continues

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A stout defense gives the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team a little margin for error at the other end of the field. That fact was proven on Saturday as the top-ranked Jaguars posted a pair of victories at the Council Bluffs Lincoln Invitational, despite missing 51 of their 55 shots on the day. Centennial opened the tournament with a 3-0 triumph … [Read more...] about Jaguars suffer some shooting woes, but their shutout streak continues

Ankeny, Centennial golfers assigned to Marshalltown regional at Elmwood

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Both the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial girls' golf teams have been assigned to the Marshalltown regional by the Iowa Girls' High School Athletic Union. Marshalltown, the CIML Iowa Conference dual-meet champion, will host the regional meet at Elmwood Country Club. It will be held on Monday, May 24. Waukee, which placed third in the Class 4A state meet in … [Read more...] about Ankeny, Centennial golfers assigned to Marshalltown regional at Elmwood

Hawks end season with 5-2 loss at Urbandale in preliminary substate match

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The season came to an end on Saturday for the Ankeny boys' tennis team. The Hawks dropped a 5-2 decision at Urbandale in a preliminary substate match. They finished with a 3-9 record under first-year coach Ron Miller. Urbandale threatened to end the meet early after winning the opening set in all six singles matches. But Ankeny battled back to win two … [Read more...] about Hawks end season with 5-2 loss at Urbandale in preliminary substate match

Hawks allow tying goal in final minute, but then defeat Ames in shootout

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There wasn't a lot at stake on Friday for the Ankeny boys' soccer team. But the 11th-ranked Hawks badly needed a win, and they got it in dramatic fashion. Ankeny posted a 3-2 victory over visiting Ames in a shootout in the CIML Iowa Conference finale for both teams, who could meet again in substate play. "We needed (the win) for confidence," said … [Read more...] about Hawks allow tying goal in final minute, but then defeat Ames in shootout