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Archives for April 2022

Reichart returns to lineup, helps Jaguars to 10-0 win over Fort Dodge

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Senior Emmanuel Reichart joined the lineup for the Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team for the first time this season. He made an already potent squad even more dangerous. Reichart had two goals and two assists to help the sixth-ranked Jaguars to a 10-0 victory over visiting Fort Dodge on Tuesday. "It was a good performance," said Centennial coach … [Read more...] about Reichart returns to lineup, helps Jaguars to 10-0 win over Fort Dodge

‘It was a big improvement’: Jaguars drop 70 strokes, place 6th at Linn-Mar

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A year ago, the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team struggled to a 13th-place finish at the Linn-Mar Invitational. The Jaguars returned to Hunters Ridge Golf Course on Tuesday and shot a much better score. Centennial placed sixth in the 14-team field, shooting a 379. "It was a big improvement from a year ago," said Centennial coach John Petersen. … [Read more...] about ‘It was a big improvement’: Jaguars drop 70 strokes, place 6th at Linn-Mar

Centennial boys win 7 events, easily capture team title at Jaguar Invitational

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' track team won the Jaguar Invitational on Tuesday at Ankeny Stadium. The Jaguars had seven first-place finishes and racked up 151 points. Waukee placed second in the five-team field with 100.5, and Ankeny finished third with 98.5. Waukee Northwest and Southeast Polk also competed. All of the teams rested some of their top … [Read more...] about Centennial boys win 7 events, easily capture team title at Jaguar Invitational

‘Johnston was simply better’: Ankeny girls suffer 10-1 loss to No. 5 Dragons

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Another cold and windy day provided a challenge for the Ankeny girls' tennis team. This time, the ninth-ranked Hawkettes didn't adjust well to the tough conditions. Ankeny dropped a 10-1 decision at No. 5 Johnston in a non-conference meet on Monday. The Dragons (4-1) rebounded after suffering their first loss of the season, 7-3, at No. 2 Valley on … [Read more...] about ‘Johnston was simply better’: Ankeny girls suffer 10-1 loss to No. 5 Dragons

Hawks drop 8-3 decision to Johnston boys, will host Roosevelt on Tuesday

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Mason Lyons was a bright spot for the Ankeny boys' tennis team on Monday. Lyons won both of his matches in the Hawks' 8-3 loss to visiting Johnston in a non-conference meet. He posted a 6-2, 6-2 victory over Tyler Barp at No. 1 singles, then teamed up with Dylan Victor for a three-set win at No. 1 doubles. "Mason had a good day," said Ankeny coach Ron … [Read more...] about Hawks drop 8-3 decision to Johnston boys, will host Roosevelt on Tuesday

Centennial girls post 11-0 shutout at Hoover, even their overall record at 3-3

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The Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team played an outmanned opponent on Monday. The Jaguars lost only two games overall and rolled to an 11-0 victory at Des Moines Hoover in a non-conference meet. "Our lower varsity got some great action today," said Centennial coach Alli Gustafson. "Hoover only had six girls playing total, so for doubles, some of our … [Read more...] about Centennial girls post 11-0 shutout at Hoover, even their overall record at 3-3

Ankeny Fanatic announces its all-time Ankeny girls’ track and field team

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When Ankeny Fanatic started unveiling its various all-time Ankeny athletic teams in 2020, it sparked a lot of interest in the community. Some of the current and former girls' track coaches even got together during the COVID-19 pandemic to discuss the greatest Ankeny athletes in their sport. "A bunch of us did an online conference and chose what we … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic announces its all-time Ankeny girls’ track and field team

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Anna Schmitz, Ankeny girls’ tennis

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Senior Anna Schmitz has helped the Ankeny girls' tennis team to a 3-1 record, including a 3-0 mark in the CIML Iowa Conference. She is the Hawkettes' No. 2 singles player. On Thursday, Schmitz won both of her matches as the Hawkettes posted a 10-1 victory over Ankeny Centennial at the Prairie Ridge courts. Her singles win sealed Ankeny's first-ever … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Anna Schmitz, Ankeny girls’ tennis

Drake Relays high school qualifiers: Ankeny in 16 events, Centennial 9

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The official high school qualifiers for the 2022 Drake Relays have been announced. Ankeny has qualified in nine girls' events and seven boys' events. Ankeny Centennial has qualified in five girls' events and four boys' events. Ankeny senior Tyrese Miller is the second-fastest qualifier in the boys' 400 with a time of 49.58 seconds. He also qualified in … [Read more...] about Drake Relays high school qualifiers: Ankeny in 16 events, Centennial 9

Centennial boys rout Mason City behind Ishibwami’s ‘haul’, Duax’s hat trick

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Ty Duax recorded a hat trick for the Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team in Friday's game against visiting Mason City. His teammate, Rashidi Ishibwami, was not to be outscored. After starting the game on the bench, Ishibwami erupted for four goals--which is sometimes referred to as a 'haul'--and the sixth-ranked Jaguars rolled to a 10-0 victory in … [Read more...] about Centennial boys rout Mason City behind Ishibwami’s ‘haul’, Duax’s hat trick

After setting school record in 800, Macke gets hat trick in Hawkettes’ 8-0 win

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Alli Macke didn't have much time to celebrate her school record in the 800-meter run. About 24 hours after breaking that mark during the Jaguar Invitational at Ankeny Stadium, Macke scored three goals on Friday to lead the Ankeny girls' soccer team to an 8-0 victory over visiting Indianola in a non-conference game. "She's had a cool couple of days," … [Read more...] about After setting school record in 800, Macke gets hat trick in Hawkettes’ 8-0 win

‘The team continues to ascend’: Jaguars roll to 9-0 victory at Mason City

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The Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team was ready for Mason City's defensive strategy. The fourth-ranked Jaguars scored six goals in the first half and went on to post a 9-0 road victory in a CIML Iowa Conference game on Friday. "We expected to see a high back line with numbers behind the ball--up to six players in the defensive line," said Centennial … [Read more...] about ‘The team continues to ascend’: Jaguars roll to 9-0 victory at Mason City

‘It feels great’: Ankeny girls defeat Jaguars for first time in series history

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Back in February, the Ankeny girls' basketball team recorded its first-ever victory over its crosstown rival.n Now, the Ankeny girls' tennis squad has made some history as well. The ninth-ranked Hawkettes defeated Ankeny Centennial, 10-1, in a dual meet on Thursday at the Prairie Ridge courts. They had lost all seven previous matchups against the … [Read more...] about ‘It feels great’: Ankeny girls defeat Jaguars for first time in series history

Hawkettes feel at ‘home’, rack up 171 points to capture Jaguar Invite crown

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Thursday's Jaguar Invitational was hosted by Ankeny Centennial, but the Ankeny girls' track team clearly felt right at home. The Hawkettes won seven events and easily captured the six-team meet with 171 points. Dowling Catholic placed second with 145. "We checked off every box we had going into the meet," said Ankeny coach Thomas Cotter. "We wanted to … [Read more...] about Hawkettes feel at ‘home’, rack up 171 points to capture Jaguar Invite crown

Hawks win 6 events, edge Centennial for 2nd place overall at Waukee Relays

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Thursday's Waukee Relays gave the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial boys' track teams one final opportunity to qualify for the Drake Relays in various events. Both squads turned in some strong performances. Waukee Northwest won the nine-team meet with 173 points, while Ankeny edged its crosstown rival and two other squads for second place. The Hawks scored … [Read more...] about Hawks win 6 events, edge Centennial for 2nd place overall at Waukee Relays

Centennial golfers place 4th, Hawkettes finish 8th at Toni Dickey Invitational

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When the fog finally lifted on Thursday morning, the conditions turned out to be great for the Toni Dickey Invitational on Thursday at Otter Creek Golf Course. The host Ankeny girls' golf squad placed eighth in the 13-team field. The Hawkettes posted a score of 394. "It turned out to be a beautiful day," said Ankeny coach Seth Hagarty. "Even though we … [Read more...] about Centennial golfers place 4th, Hawkettes finish 8th at Toni Dickey Invitational

Jaguars romp to 10-1 win over Ankeny boys, top Hawks for 4th straight time

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team picked up a victory--as well as some confidence--at the expense of its crosstown rival. The Jaguars posted a 10-1 triumph over Ankeny on Thursday at the Prairie Ridge courts. It was their fourth straight win in the series. "I was super happy with our singles play," said Centennial coach Tami Lewton. "Most of my … [Read more...] about Jaguars romp to 10-1 win over Ankeny boys, top Hawks for 4th straight time

Gonzalez, Heckenlaible each score twice, lead Jaguars to 7-1 victory over Lincoln

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Jesus Gonzalez and Andrew Heckenlaible each scored a pair of goals to lead the sixth-ranked Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team to a 7-1 victory over visiting Des Moines Lincoln in a non-conference game on Thursday. Ty Duax had one goal and three assists for the Jaguars, who improved to 7-1 with their sixth straight win. Lincoln's record dropped to … [Read more...] about Gonzalez, Heckenlaible each score twice, lead Jaguars to 7-1 victory over Lincoln

‘You have to take the best opportunity you get’: Bayless commits to Niagara

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Braxton Bayless is headed to The Empire State. The former Ankeny basketball star, who spent the last two seasons at Indian Hills Community College in Ottumwa, verbally committed on Wednesday to play for Niagara University in Lewiston, N.Y. He will have three seasons of eligibility remaining. Bayless also had offers from Western Illinois, UMBC and … [Read more...] about ‘You have to take the best opportunity you get’: Bayless commits to Niagara