Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis coach Tami Lewton feels like her team is close to getting over the hump. The Jaguars dropped an 8-3 decision to visiting Mason City, the No. 7 team in Class 2A, on Tuesday. Mason City won three of the five tiebreakers in the meet. "We still struggle with tiebreakers," said Lewton. "We will be dangerous if we can figure … [Read more...] about ‘We still struggle with tiebreakers’: Centennial boys fall to Mason City, 8-3
Archives for May 2022
Jaguars get look at Veenker Golf Course before regional meet on May 18
The Ames Quadrangular on Tuesday gave the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team a chance to play Veenker Golf Course before a Class 4A regional meet on May 18. The Jaguars, who found out on Tuesday that they had been assigned to the Veenker regional, placed second among the four teams with a 194. Ankeny, which has been assigned to the Willow Creek regional, … [Read more...] about Jaguars get look at Veenker Golf Course before regional meet on May 18
Newhard’s record-setting goal lifts Hawks to OT victory against Centennial
Lucas Newhard couldn't have picked a better time to set the Ankeny school record for most goals in a season. Newhard booted the ball into the net just 33 seconds into overtime and the top-ranked Ankeny boys' soccer team defeated No. 4 Ankeny Centennial, 2-1, before a crowd of 3,800 on Tuesday at Ankeny Stadium. "It feels amazing," said Newhard. "I knew … [Read more...] about Newhard’s record-setting goal lifts Hawks to OT victory against Centennial
Hawks drop 9-2 decision to Ames, will host No. 7 Mason City on Wednesday
After dropping a 9-2 decision to visiting Ames on Tuesday, the Ankeny boys' tennis team will face another tough test on Wednesday. The Hawks will host seventh-ranked Mason City in another CIML Iowa Conference dual meet that was moved up from Thursday due to a forecast of rain. Mason City (3-2, 5-3) is coming off an 8-3 win over Ankeny Centennial on its … [Read more...] about Hawks drop 9-2 decision to Ames, will host No. 7 Mason City on Wednesday
Froehlich earns medalist honors as Hawkettes roll to victory at Mason City
The Ankeny girls' golf team evened its record at 2-2 in the CIML Iowa Conference with a 201-253 victory over Mason City on Monday at the Mason City Country Club. Mason City dropped to 0-2 in the league. "We were able to notch another win in our conference, which is always a good thing," said Ankeny coach Seth Hagarty. "Hopefully, we can continue that … [Read more...] about Froehlich earns medalist honors as Hawkettes roll to victory at Mason City
Centennial boys post 6-2 victory at Fort Dodge in rain-shortened meet
The Ankeny Centennial and Fort Dodge boys' tennis teams had a common opponent on Monday. The rain. In an effort to beat an incoming storm, the Jaguars and Dodgers played a dual meet consisting of eight-game pro sets instead of the usual best-of-three sets format. In the end, Centennial emerged with a 6-2 road victory. Three of the doubles matches … [Read more...] about Centennial boys post 6-2 victory at Fort Dodge in rain-shortened meet
Drefke takes 10th at Dragon Invitational, leads Jaguars to 4th-place finish
Prior to Monday's Dragon Invitational, the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team had posted scores in the 370s on three different occasions this season. The Jaguars nearly broke into the 360s at Jester Park. Centennial shot a 370 and placed fourth in the 11-team field, despite another day of cold and wet conditions. "We were so close today to scoring … [Read more...] about Drefke takes 10th at Dragon Invitational, leads Jaguars to 4th-place finish
Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Alanna Pennington, Centennial girls’ soccer
Junior midfielder Alanna Pennington has helped the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team to a 10-2 record and a No. 4 ranking in Class 3A. She leads the Jaguars with 10 goals and has also contributed two assists. Pennington was named to the CIML Iowa Conference first team as a sophomore, when she helped Centennial to an 18-3 mark and a trip to the Class 3A … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Alanna Pennington, Centennial girls’ soccer
Hawks romp past Ottumwa, Fort Dodge; Showdown vs. Centennial up next
Lucas Newhard and the Ankeny boys' soccer team may not be unstoppable, but nobody has found a way to slow them down yet. Newhard had a hat trick on Friday to lead the top-ranked Hawks to a 6-0 victory over visiting Fort Dodge in a CIML Iowa Conference game. The contest was moved to Ankeny Stadium due to an issue with the lights at Ankeny High … [Read more...] about Hawks romp past Ottumwa, Fort Dodge; Showdown vs. Centennial up next
No. 2 Hawkettes, No. 4 Jaguars each finish 3-0 at Tournament of Champions
Another dominant weekend by the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer teams sets up a huge showdown between the crosstown rivals on Tuesday for Jag-Hawk supremacy. Second-ranked Ankeny and No. 4 Centennial each went 3-0 on Friday and Saturday in the Tournament of Champions at Burlington. The Hawkettes are now 12-0 and still have yet to allow a goal … [Read more...] about No. 2 Hawkettes, No. 4 Jaguars each finish 3-0 at Tournament of Champions
Centennial boys extend winning streak to 9 games heading into Jag-Hawk battle
On paper, Friday's game at Marshalltown appeared to be a mismatch for the Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team. The fourth-ranked Jaguars entered the contest riding an eight-game winning streak. Marshalltown, meanwhile, was on an eight-game losing skid. However, a variety of factors turned the game into a close battle. Centennial overcame a small … [Read more...] about Centennial boys extend winning streak to 9 games heading into Jag-Hawk battle
A STRONG FINISH: Ankeny boys place 2nd in 4×100, 3rd in 4×400, 6th in 4×800
It seems only fitting that Ankeny senior Tyrese Miller got to run the final lap of the final event in the 112th Drake Relays on Saturday afternoon. After all, he spent most of the weekend on the blue oval, leaving his competitors in the dust. Miller completed a spectacular meet by helping the Hawks to a third-place finish in the boys' 4x400 relay. He … [Read more...] about A STRONG FINISH: Ankeny boys place 2nd in 4×100, 3rd in 4×400, 6th in 4×800
Hawkettes earn 7th-place finish in 4×400; Centennial frosh takes 11th in 400 lows
Getting a chance to run in the final of the Drake Relays 4x400 relay was enough for Eva Fulk and her teammates on the Ankeny girls' track squad. Fulk helped the Hawkettes to a seventh-place finish in the event on Saturday afternoon at Drake Stadium. They posted a time of 4:05.91. "We pushed really hard to get into the finals," said Fulk. "I was really … [Read more...] about Hawkettes earn 7th-place finish in 4×400; Centennial frosh takes 11th in 400 lows