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
Archives for December 2021
Wolves overcome 10-point deficit against Centennial girls with 30-9 run in 2nd half
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
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
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
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