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Archives for December 2021

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Averi Porter, Centennial girls’ basketball

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Junior guard Averi Porter has helped the Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball team to a 6-2 record. She is averaging 6.5 points per game. Porter is shooting 30.8 percent from 3-point range (8-of-26). She is tied for the team lead in assists with 19. Here is some inside info on Porter: How is the season going thus far? We are off to a strong start … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Averi Porter, Centennial girls’ basketball

Wolves overcome 10-point deficit against Centennial girls with 30-9 run in 2nd half

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After getting off to a slow start, the Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball team rallied to take an 18-14 halftime lead at Waukee Northwest in a top-10 matchup on Tuesday. "We felt really good that we were up at halftime the way that we played," said Centennial coach Scott DeJong. The Jaguars felt even better after they scored the first six points of … [Read more...] about Wolves overcome 10-point deficit against Centennial girls with 30-9 run in 2nd half

‘We have got to shore up our defense’: Jaguars allow 10 3-pointers in loss to NW

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It's no secret where the Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball team needs to make the most progress over the holiday break. It's at the defensive end of the floor. Fourth-ranked Waukee Northwest made 10-of-22 3-point attempts and rolled to an 80-58 victory over the visiting Jaguars on Tuesday. The Wolves moved into sole possession of first place in the … [Read more...] about ‘We have got to shore up our defense’: Jaguars allow 10 3-pointers in loss to NW

HOLY FORFEITS!: Jaguars capitalize on 10 open weights, roll to victory over Ames

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Any fans of the Ankeny Centennial wrestling team who showed up late for Tuesday's dual meet against visiting Ames may have missed it. The Jaguars remained unbeaten with a 72-9 victory, getting most of their points via forfeits. Only four of the 14 scheduled matches were actually contested. "The Ames coach messaged me on Sunday and said they were going … [Read more...] about HOLY FORFEITS!: Jaguars capitalize on 10 open weights, roll to victory over Ames

Depleted Hawk tankers drop final meet before break to defending state champs

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Tuesday wasn't the best night for the Ankeny boys' swimming team to have a depleted lineup. With 15 of their swimmers unable to compete due to illness and the upcoming holiday break, the sixth-ranked Hawks traveled to No. 7 Waukee for a non-conference dual meet and lost to the Warriors, 100.5-69.5. "Having that many guys out isn't usually a recipe for … [Read more...] about Depleted Hawk tankers drop final meet before break to defending state champs

Crandall picks football, will join Kadolph, Pelham at Minnesota State-Mankato

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Ankeny senior Ryan Crandall is among the best three-sport athletes the school has ever produced. Deciding which of his three sports to play in college was not an easy choice. In the end, though, Crandall chose football over baseball and basketball. On Friday, the defensive back verbally committed to play for Minnesota State-Mankato, joining two of his … [Read more...] about Crandall picks football, will join Kadolph, Pelham at Minnesota State-Mankato

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Nathan Neppl, Ankeny boys’ swimming

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Senior Nathan Neppl helped the sixth-ranked Ankeny boys' swimming team to a fourth-place finish in the Little Hawk Invitational on Saturday at the Coralville Recreation Center. Neppl place seventh in the 100 breaststroke with a time of 1:04.69 and finished 11th in the 200 individual medley in 2:11.97. He also swam on the Hawks' third-place 200 medley … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Nathan Neppl, Ankeny boys’ swimming

Ankeny wrestlers post 4-2 mark at Battle of Waterloo, place 6th among 32 teams

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Ankeny wrestling coach Jack Wignall is excited about where his team is at heading into the holiday break. He's even more excited about where the Hawks are headed. Ankeny defeated four of its six opponents and placed sixth overall among 32 squads in the Battle of Waterloo on Friday and Saturday at Young Arena. The 10th-ranked Hawks are now 7-2 on the … [Read more...] about Ankeny wrestlers post 4-2 mark at Battle of Waterloo, place 6th among 32 teams

Hawk swimmers place 4th at Little Hawk Invite in ‘mixed bag performance’

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Saturday's Little Hawk Invitational at the Coralville Recreation Center featured four of the top six boys' swimming teams in Iowa. Sixth-ranked Ankeny placed fourth in the eight-team field with 289 points. No. 5 Bettendorf won the meet with 403 points, edging No. 2 Iowa City West by four points. No. 4 Pleasant Valley took third with 330 points. "We … [Read more...] about Hawk swimmers place 4th at Little Hawk Invite in ‘mixed bag performance’

‘I was overwhelmed with emotions’: Central’s Hawkins wins Gagliardi Trophy

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Central College quarterback Blaine Hawkins has been named the winner of the Gagliardi Trophy, which is awarded to the nation's top Division III football player. The former Ankeny star watched the award announcement with members of his family and some of his teammates in Pella. The Gagliardi Trophy is the Division III version of the Heisman Trophy. "I … [Read more...] about ‘I was overwhelmed with emotions’: Central’s Hawkins wins Gagliardi Trophy

Jaguars place 2nd at Fort Dodge behind individual champs Hron, Cahill, English

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The Ankeny Centennial wrestlers came away with three individual titles on Saturday in the Don Miller Invitational at Fort Dodge. It just wasn't quite enough to earn the team crown for the Jaguars. Creston/Orient Macksburg claimed the overall title with 195.5 points. Centennial finished second in the 12-team field with 191. "They snuck up on us … [Read more...] about Jaguars place 2nd at Fort Dodge behind individual champs Hron, Cahill, English

SHE’S A NATIONAL CHAMP: Robinson helps Badgers to first volleyball title

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Devyn Robinson's volleyball resume just keeps growing. The former Ankeny Centennial star is now an NCAA champion. Robinson had six kills and 10 blocks to help Wisconsin to a thrilling five-set victory over Big Ten Conference rival Nebraska in the title match on Saturday at Columbus, Ohio. The Badgers (31-3) posted a 22-25, 31-29, 25-23, 23-25, 15-12 … [Read more...] about SHE’S A NATIONAL CHAMP: Robinson helps Badgers to first volleyball title

THE PRYCE IS RIGHT: Sandfort leads late rally as Northwest boys surge past AHS

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The Ankeny boys' basketball team has already faced two of the state's best players in Tamin Lipsey of Ames and Eli Raridon of Valley. The Hawks faced another one on Friday in Waukee Northwest's Pryce Sandfort. Sandfort racked up 30 points, 13 rebounds and eight blocks to lead the ninth-ranked Wolves to a 57-50 road victory in a CIML Iowa Conference … [Read more...] about THE PRYCE IS RIGHT: Sandfort leads late rally as Northwest boys surge past AHS

ALONE AT THE TOP: Ankeny girls top Wolves, take sole possession of 1st place

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The Ankeny girls' basketball team hadn't defeated an opponent from Waukee since the 2012-13 season. That streak is now over. The 15th-ranked Hawkettes closed the game with a 13-6 run to defeat No. 10 Waukee Northwest, 44-41, in the first-ever meeting between the two schools on Friday at Ankeny. "That was a big one," said Ankeny coach Dru McAnelly. … [Read more...] about ALONE AT THE TOP: Ankeny girls top Wolves, take sole possession of 1st place

Hawk swimmers win 10 of 11 events, cruise to victory over Marshalltown

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A day off on Wednesday proved to be somewhat of a blessing in disguise for the Ankeny boys' swimming team. With some unexpected rest, the sixth-ranked Hawks won 10 of the 11 events and easily defeated No. 14 Marshalltown, 120-50, in a CIML Iowa Conference dual meet on Thursday at Trail Point Aquatics Center. "Mother Nature definitely altered my plans … [Read more...] about Hawk swimmers win 10 of 11 events, cruise to victory over Marshalltown

Jaguars rack up 13 3-pointers, 24 assists and 89 points in rout over Mason City

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Just two nights after giving up 92 points in a loss at Johnston, the Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball team found itself on the better end of a scoring spree. The Jaguars made 13-of-21 3-point attempts and rolled to an 89-47 victory at Mason City in a CIML Iowa Conference game on Thursday. "It was a great road win and a nice bounce-back win," said … [Read more...] about Jaguars rack up 13 3-pointers, 24 assists and 89 points in rout over Mason City

Centennial wrestlers get 2 pins, 3 technical falls in 48-21 win at Mason City

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The Ankeny Centennial wrestling team cruised to a 48-21 victory at Mason City in its CIML Iowa Conference opener on Thursday. The Jaguars got pins from 11th-ranked Carter Bennett at 138 pounds and Logan Song at 170. Cael Hron at 126, Drew Dunn at 145 and No. 5 Carter Cahill at 160 each won by a technical fall, while heavyweight Will Adams posted a 7-6 … [Read more...] about Centennial wrestlers get 2 pins, 3 technical falls in 48-21 win at Mason City

‘We came through at the end’: Strong 4th quarter lifts Jaguars past Mason City

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After a long bus ride to Mason City, the Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball team didn't play its best game on Thursday night. But it was good enough for the win. The fifth-ranked Jaguars outscored Mason City in the fourth quarter, 16-6, to post a 39-31 victory in a CIML Iowa Conference contest. "It was a close game," said Centennial coach Scott … [Read more...] about ‘We came through at the end’: Strong 4th quarter lifts Jaguars past Mason City

Hawk matmen adjust their lineup, record 7 pins in 42-38 win at Waukee Northwest

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The Ankeny wrestling coaches devised a strategy to knock off Waukee Northwest in a matchup of two of the state's top teams. It paid off with a 42-38 victory on Thursday at Northwest. "The kids wrestled hard," said Ankeny coach Jack Wignall. "It was really (assistant coach) Austin Anderson's idea to bump some of our guys up a weight. That was the only … [Read more...] about Hawk matmen adjust their lineup, record 7 pins in 42-38 win at Waukee Northwest