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Archives for October 2021

Becker, DenBeste reach career milestones during Westside Invitational

October 10, 2021 by Dan Holm

Ankeny Centennial libero Ella Becker reached a volleyball milestone on Saturday. And so did fellow senior Morgan DenBeste. DenBeste, a setter, racked up her 1,000th career assist during the Westside Invitational at Cedar Rapids Jefferson. Becker earned her 1,000th career dig. "I knew last week when I broke the school career dig record that I would … [Read more...] about Becker, DenBeste reach career milestones during Westside Invitational

Winkel shoots 75 in final round, earns tie for 4th place in Class 4A

October 10, 2021 by Dan Holm

Jack Winkel entered Saturday's final round at the Class 4A state meet with a chance to become Ankeny Centennial's second individual boys' golf champion. A tough day on the greens forced him to settle for a fourth-place tie. Winkel shot a 3-over-par 75 at Beaver Hills Country Club in Cedar Falls and finished with a 36-hole total of 144. He finished in a … [Read more...] about Winkel shoots 75 in final round, earns tie for 4th place in Class 4A

No. 5 Hawks get back on winning track, romp to 56-7 victory over North

October 9, 2021 by Dan Holm

The Ankeny football team needed a bounce-back win after a last-minute loss at Valley a week ago. Des Moines North provided an opportunity to do just that. The fifth-ranked Hawks built a 42-0 halftime lead and went on to post a 56-7 victory over visiting North on Friday. They improved to 5-2 on the season, while the Polar Bears' record dropped to … [Read more...] about No. 5 Hawks get back on winning track, romp to 56-7 victory over North

‘We’ve got to get better in a hurry’: Jags fall to 3-4, face playoff elimination

October 9, 2021 by Dan Holm

There is no margin for error left for the Ankeny Centennial football team. The Jaguars dropped to 3-4 on the season with a 17-6 loss at Waukee Northwest on Friday. They may have to sweep their final two games--against No. 3 Southeast Polk and Des Moines East--in order to make the Class 5A playoffs. Northwest (4-3) and Centennial entered Friday's game … [Read more...] about ‘We’ve got to get better in a hurry’: Jags fall to 3-4, face playoff elimination

Winkel makes 4 straight birdies, shares first-round lead after shooting 69

October 9, 2021 by Dan Holm

Ankeny Centennial's Jack Winkel has put himself in position to win the Class 4A boys' state golf title on Saturday at Beaver Hills Country Club in Cedar Falls. The senior carded a 3-under-par 69 in Friday's opening round and is tied for the lead with four other golfers--Cale Leonard of Ottumwa, Tanner Dinnebier of Waukee, and Owen Sawyer and Maxwell Tjoa … [Read more...] about Winkel makes 4 straight birdies, shares first-round lead after shooting 69

Centennial boys top Ankeny by 18 points for 7th place at Fort Dodge Invite

October 8, 2021 by Dan Holm

The last time the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial boys' cross country teams ran against each other, the Hawks edged the Jaguars by five points for seventh place in the Bobcat Invitational on Sept. 9 at Marshalltown. On Thursday, 15th-ranked Centennial reversed the outcome against its crosstown rival. The Jaguars placed seventh among 26 teams in the Fort … [Read more...] about Centennial boys top Ankeny by 18 points for 7th place at Fort Dodge Invite

Jaguars place 4th, Hawkettes finish 5th at Fort Dodge Invitational

October 8, 2021 by Dan Holm

Thursday's Fort Dodge Invitational at Lakeside Golf Course showed that the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial girls' cross country teams can compete with some of the state's top squads. The meet featured seven of the top 11 teams in Class 4A. A total of 22 squads and nearly 200 runners competed. Ninth-ranked Centennial placed fourth with 123 points. No. 8 … [Read more...] about Jaguars place 4th, Hawkettes finish 5th at Fort Dodge Invitational

Hawkettes, Jaguars could meet in Class 5A quarterfinals for 2nd straight year

October 8, 2021 by Dan Holm

The Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial volleyball teams collided in the quarterfinals of last year's Class 5A state tournament. There's a chance that it could happen again this season. The Iowa Girls' High School Athletic Union announced its regional pairings on Thursday. Centennial has been placed in Region 3, while Ankeny is in Region 4. The defending … [Read more...] about Hawkettes, Jaguars could meet in Class 5A quarterfinals for 2nd straight year

Loras’ Talmadge, Central’s Hawkins honored by American Rivers Conference

October 7, 2021 by Dan Holm

Former Ankeny Centennial place-kicker Scott Talmadge and former Ankeny quarterback Blaine Hawkins have been honored by the American Rivers Conference for their performances on Saturday. Talmadge, a freshman at Loras College, was named the football special teams player of the week. He made all three of his field-goal attempts--two of them from 36 yards … [Read more...] about Loras’ Talmadge, Central’s Hawkins honored by American Rivers Conference

Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 155

October 7, 2021 by Dan Holm

Girls' cross country coaches Eric Klingensmith of Ankeny and Eric Cogdill of Ankeny Centennial, along with their team's top runners Alli Macke and Rondi Quass, are the guests in the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by Coldwell Banker Mid-America. … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 155

‘It didn’t feel like we came out ready to play’: Jaguars tumble to Northwest

October 6, 2021 by Dan Holm

On Saturday, the Ankeny Centennial volleyball team rolled to a 25-21, 25-17 victory over Waukee Northwest in the quarterfinals of the Urbandale Invitational. Three nights later, the Wolves earned some revenge. Waukee Northwest visited Centennial for a CIML Iowa Conference match on Tuesday and posted a 25-18, 25-20, 20-25, 25-19 win over the … [Read more...] about ‘It didn’t feel like we came out ready to play’: Jaguars tumble to Northwest

Hawkettes sweep Marshalltown, move into tie for first place in Iowa Conference

October 6, 2021 by Dan Holm

Tuesday was a good night for the Ankeny volleyball team. Not only did the fifth-ranked Hawkettes bounce back from last week's loss to Ankeny Centennial with a sweep at Marshalltown, but the Jaguars' loss to Waukee Northwest allowed Ankeny to move into a first-place tie with those two teams atop the CIML Iowa Conference. All three squads are now 4-1 with … [Read more...] about Hawkettes sweep Marshalltown, move into tie for first place in Iowa Conference

Ankeny swimmers make some progress despite loss to No. 3 Little Cyclones

October 6, 2021 by Dan Holm

Sometimes, a team can benefit from a loss. That may have been the case on Tuesday for the seventh-ranked Ankeny girls' swimming team, which dropped a 105-81 decision at No. 3 Ames in a CIML Iowa Conference dual meet. A year ago, the Little Cyclones--who have won nine of the last 11 state titles--posted a 119-67 victory over Ankeny. "Tonight we … [Read more...] about Ankeny swimmers make some progress despite loss to No. 3 Little Cyclones

Winkel captures medalist honors at district meet, but Jags place 4th overall

October 6, 2021 by Dan Holm

The Ankeny Centennial boys' golf team was hoping to qualify for the Class 4A state meet for the seventh time in school history. Instead, the Jaguars will have to settle for an individual qualifier. Jack Winkel shot a 71 to capture medalist honors in a district meet on Tuesday at Veenker Golf Course in Ames. However, seventh-ranked Centennial placed … [Read more...] about Winkel captures medalist honors at district meet, but Jags place 4th overall

Hawk golfers, Hensen just miss qualifying for Class 4A state meet

October 6, 2021 by Dan Holm

The season came to an end on Tuesday for the Ankeny boys' golf team. The Hawks competed in a Class 4A district meet at Whispering Creek Golf Club in Sioux City and just missed qualifying for the state meet. They placed fifth in the 14-team field with a 335 total, finishing three strokes out of the third and final qualifying spot. "I am really proud of … [Read more...] about Hawk golfers, Hensen just miss qualifying for Class 4A state meet

Ankeny Fanatic announces its all-time Ankeny girls’ swimming team

October 4, 2021 by Dan Holm

When the Ankeny girls' swimming program was launched in 1989, the Hawkettes suffered through some growing pains. Ankeny had three winless campaigns in its first seven seasons and went just 10-52 in dual meets through 1995. The Hawkettes had no state qualifiers in two of those years and placed no higher than 30th at the state meet during that … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic announces its all-time Ankeny girls’ swimming team

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Drew Hensen, Ankeny boys’ golf

October 4, 2021 by Dan Holm

Sophomore Drew Hensen carded a 75 in the CIML Iowa Conference meet on Tuesday at Otter Creek Golf Course. He placed third as an individual while leading the Ankeny boys' golf team to a fourth-place finish. Hensen is a three-time medalist this season. He leads the Hawks with a nine-hole average of 38.7 strokes. Here is some inside info on Hensen: You … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Drew Hensen, Ankeny boys’ golf

‘It was a huge day for us’: Jaguars capture championship of Urbandale Invitational

October 3, 2021 by Dan Holm

There was no letdown for the Ankeny Centennial volleyball team. Riding the momentum of Tuesday's victory at Ankeny, the fourth-ranked Jaguars captured the championship of the Urbandale Invitational on Saturday. They rallied for a 23-25, 25-18, 15-8 win over No. 3 Urbandale in the title match. "It was a huge day for us," said Centennial coach Jessica … [Read more...] about ‘It was a huge day for us’: Jaguars capture championship of Urbandale Invitational

‘We just couldn’t stop them’: Jaguars fall to Urbandale in final seconds

October 2, 2021 by Dan Holm

With less than 2 minutes left to play, the Ankeny Centennial football team was in position to pull out a huge victory on Friday at Ankeny Stadium. The 10th-ranked Jaguars had just taken an 18-12 lead over No. 8 Urbandale and needed one defensive stop to seal the outcome. But they couldn't close the deal. The J-Hawks drove 80 yards down the field and … [Read more...] about ‘We just couldn’t stop them’: Jaguars fall to Urbandale in final seconds

Centennial cross country teams place 2nd, 3rd at Bud Williams Invitational

October 2, 2021 by Dan Holm

While the Ankeny cross country teams were unable to run Thursday when the Southeast Polk Invitational was cancelled due to lightning, the Ankeny Centennial squads traveled to Iowa City to compete in the Bud Williams Invitational at the Iowa City Kickers Soccer Club. The seventh-ranked Centennial girls' team placed second in the nine-team field with 50 … [Read more...] about Centennial cross country teams place 2nd, 3rd at Bud Williams Invitational

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