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‘We figured it would be a battle’: Jaguars tumble to Dowling Catholic in 5 sets

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Two weeks ago, the Ankeny Centennial volleyball team rolled to a win over Dowling Catholic in its first match of the season at the Dallas Center-Grimes Invitational. On Tuesday, the sixth-ranked Maroons avenged that loss in a five-set thriller on their home court. Dowling rallied from a 2-1 deficit to post a 22-25, 25-18, 15-25, 25-19, 15-6 victory … [Read more...] about ‘We figured it would be a battle’: Jaguars tumble to Dowling Catholic in 5 sets

Crouch optimistic about Hawkettes’ potential despite season-opening loss

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The Ankeny girls' swimming team has a lot of room for growth. The Hawkettes opened their season under first-year coach Justin Crouch with a 121-49 loss at Waukee in a CIML Conference dual meet on Tuesday. The defending state champion Warriors won 10 of the 12 events. "With every new season is an opportunity to start fresh and take another opportunity … [Read more...] about Crouch optimistic about Hawkettes’ potential despite season-opening loss

Hawk golfers ‘glad to be done’ with The Legacy following another rough round

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Fortunately for the Ankeny boys' golf team, the Hawks won't have to return to The Legacy Golf Club again this season. Seventh-ranked Ankeny played the course in Norwalk on Tuesday for the second time in six days, and they didn't fare any better than they did in Thursday's Waukee Northwest Invitational. Second-ranked Northwest shot a 293 to win a CIML … [Read more...] about Hawk golfers ‘glad to be done’ with The Legacy following another rough round

‘Officially a Leatherneck’: Centennial’s Pennington to play soccer at W. Illinois

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Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer standout Alanna Pennington has verbally committed to play for Western Illinois. "(I am) officially a Leatherneck," Pennington tweeted on Labor Day. Pennington said she visited several schools before making her decision. Former Ankeny player Malerie Rohweder is currently a senior on the Western Illinois squad, which is … [Read more...] about ‘Officially a Leatherneck’: Centennial’s Pennington to play soccer at W. Illinois

No. 3 Hawkettes finish 5-1 against rated opponents at Marj White Classic

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Saturday was a long day for the Ankeny volleyball team. It was also very productive. The third-ranked Hawkettes competed in the Marj White Classic at Valley High School. The round-robin tournament featured several of the state's top squads. Ankeny finished 5-1 on the day to raise its overall record to 13-2. All of its opponents were … [Read more...] about No. 3 Hawkettes finish 5-1 against rated opponents at Marj White Classic

‘Emma was very impressive’: Iowa’s Gordon races to win at Hawkeye Invite

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Former Ankeny Centennial standout Emma Gordon raced to a victory on her home course Friday as the University of Iowa cross country teams opened their season with a sweep of the competition at the 2022 Hawkeye Invite at the Ashton Cross Country Course. Gordon, a senior, posted a time of 14:12.9 in the 4k race to set a personal record. It was her first win … [Read more...] about ‘Emma was very impressive’: Iowa’s Gordon races to win at Hawkeye Invite

Jaguars finish 4-0 at Little Hawk Invite, capture title for 2nd straight year

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On a day when the Iowa football team struggled to get its offense going in its season opener at Kinnick Stadium, the Ankeny Centennial volleyball squad had no such problems on Saturday just a few miles away at Iowa City High School. The fifth-ranked Jaguars swept all four of their matches in two sets to win the Little Hawk Invitational title for the … [Read more...] about Jaguars finish 4-0 at Little Hawk Invite, capture title for 2nd straight year

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Reagan Angus, Centennial volleyball

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Senior setter Reagan Angus has helped the fifth-ranked Ankeny Centennial volleyball team to a 10-3 record. The Jaguars captured the championship of the Little Hawk Invitational on Saturday at Iowa City High, winning all four of their matches in the round-robin tournament. Angus has dished out a team-high 178 assists this season. She ranks second among the … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Reagan Angus, Centennial volleyball

‘It was intense’: Patton scores go-ahead TD, lifts Hawks past rival Centennial

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Jamison Patton transferred to Ankeny to play in football games like Friday night's showdown against Ankeny Centennial. The move has paid off for the Hawks. Patton scored the go-ahead touchdown in the third quarter and second-ranked Ankeny went on to defeat the Jaguars, 17-10, before an overflow crowd at Ankeny Stadium. The former Des Moines Roosevelt … [Read more...] about ‘It was intense’: Patton scores go-ahead TD, lifts Hawks past rival Centennial

‘We definitely have a strong team’: Hill, Zuber lead Hawks to 3rd-place finish

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Ankeny boys' cross country standout Levi Hill has already experienced some individual success this season. Now, he wants the Hawks to succeed as well. Hill raced to a second-place finish in the Kirk Schmaltz Invitational on Thursday at Ames, leading eighth-ranked Ankeny to a third-place finish in a strong field. "We definitely have a strong team … [Read more...] about ‘We definitely have a strong team’: Hill, Zuber lead Hawks to 3rd-place finish

‘We told ourselves we could’: Jaguars set goal, capture Schmaltz Invite crown

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Ankeny Centennial girls' cross country coach Eric Cogdill challenged his team prior to Thursday's Kirk Schmaltz Invitational in Ames. "We lost to Valley by one point last week," said Cogdill. "We've got to aim higher. Don't set a goal that you know you can reach. Set a goal that you want to reach, and they attained it." Fifth-ranked Centennial raced to … [Read more...] about ‘We told ourselves we could’: Jaguars set goal, capture Schmaltz Invite crown

Jaguars place 4th at NW Invite without Hachmeister; Hawks struggle to 7th

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' golf team took a step forward on Thursday. Crosstown rival Ankeny will have to regroup after taking a step backwards. The 10th-ranked Jaguars placed fourth among nine teams in the Waukee Northwest Invitational at The Legacy Golf Club in Norwalk. They posted a score of 306--seven strokes better than what they shot on the same … [Read more...] about Jaguars place 4th at NW Invite without Hachmeister; Hawks struggle to 7th

‘It was a fun environment’: Hawkettes sweep past Waukee in CIML opener

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Ankeny volleyball coach Dani Kohut Lynch wanted her team to get off to a good start in CIML Conference play. Mission accomplished. The fifth-ranked Hawkettes traveled to Waukee on Tuesday and overcame a boisterous crowd to post a 25-17, 25-12, 25-20 victory. "It was a great kickoff to the conference season," said Kohut Lynch. "That first set … [Read more...] about ‘It was a fun environment’: Hawkettes sweep past Waukee in CIML opener