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Archives for March 2023

‘We had a great meet’: Pratt, Crawford shine for Jaguars at Johnston Quad

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The addition of Mya Crawford and Jaeden Pratt to the Ankeny Centennial girls' track team is already paying off for the Jaguars. Pratt won the long jump at the Johnston Quadrangular on Thursday with a leap of 17 feet 3.25 inches. She also combined with Crawford, Kylin Smith and Julia Flick to win the 4x400 relay in a time of 4:05.75, which met the Blue … [Read more...] about ‘We had a great meet’: Pratt, Crawford shine for Jaguars at Johnston Quad

‘Be a goldfish’: Ankeny golfers look to have fun, improve a little bit each day

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Last spring, the Ankeny girls' golf team missed an opportunity to qualify for a state meet that would be held on its home course. Now, the Hawkettes are hoping that history doesn't repeat itself. The Class 4A state meet was held at Otter Creek in 2022, but Ankeny failed to qualify after placing fifth in a regional meet at Willow Creek. The Hawkettes … [Read more...] about ‘Be a goldfish’: Ankeny golfers look to have fun, improve a little bit each day

‘It really could have gone either way’: Jaguars fall to Roosevelt on windy day

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The windy conditions became a huge factor during Thursday's boys' tennis meet at the Waveland courts in Des Moines. Des Moines Roosevelt opened its season with a 7-4 victory over visiting Ankeny Centennial in a non-conference meet. The Jaguars' overall record dropped to 1-1. "It was super windy, which is a great equalizer unfortunately," said … [Read more...] about ‘It really could have gone either way’: Jaguars fall to Roosevelt on windy day

SOCCERTOWN: Centennial, Ankeny girls are 1-2 in first Class 3A rankings of 2023

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Defending champion Ankeny Centennial and Ankeny are ranked 1-2 in the first Class 3A girls' soccer rankings of the season. The Jaguars (1-0) opened their season on Tuesday with a 10-0 victory over visiting Carlisle. The Hawkettes (1-0) posted a 1-0 overtime win at North Polk, the No. 3 team in Class 2A. Ankeny and Centennial met in the Class 3A … [Read more...] about SOCCERTOWN: Centennial, Ankeny girls are 1-2 in first Class 3A rankings of 2023

Jaguars return 3 varsity regulars from last year’s 10th-place team in Class 4A

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A year ago, the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team qualified for the state meet for the first time since 2018. The Jaguars earned a 10th-place finish in Class 4A by shooting a season-best score on back-to-back days at Otter Creek Golf Course in Ankeny. They carded a 357 in the second round to finish with a 36-hole total of 721. Three varsity regulars … [Read more...] about Jaguars return 3 varsity regulars from last year’s 10th-place team in Class 4A

Ankeny, Centennial boys combine to win 6 events at Early Bird Relays

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The Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial boys' track teams combined to win six events in the Early Bird Relays on Tuesday at Waukee Northwest. No team scores were kept at the meet, which attracted a field of six schools. "The team competed and placed very well throughout," said Ankeny coach Jordan Mullen. The Jaguars had eight top-three finishes overall, … [Read more...] about Ankeny, Centennial boys combine to win 6 events at Early Bird Relays

Ankeny girls’ team wins 3 events, places 3rd overall at Waukee Invitational

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The Ankeny girls' track team won three events and placed third overall in the Waukee Invitational on Tuesday. Ames won the meet with 92 points, while Southeast Polk was the runner-up in the 10-team field with 87. The Hawkettes finished with 84 points. "We had about 80 girls compete between JV and varsity," said Ankeny coach TJ Jumper. "As a staff we … [Read more...] about Ankeny girls’ team wins 3 events, places 3rd overall at Waukee Invitational

‘I’m choosing family over my career’: McAnelly resigns after 7 seasons

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Ankeny girls' basketball coach Dru McAnelly has resigned from his position after seven seasons at the school. McAnelly said it was simply time to put his family first. "It was a hard decision, but it's one that three years ago my wife and I talked about it," McAnelly said. "Our kids were going to reach eighth grade and play school ball, and we knew … [Read more...] about ‘I’m choosing family over my career’: McAnelly resigns after 7 seasons

Compton’s hat trick closes out Jaguars’ 10-0 rout over Carlisle in season opener

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The season opener for the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team didn't last the full 80 minutes. The Jaguars cruised to a 10-0 victory over visiting Carlisle in a non-conference game on Tuesday. The contest ended via the mercy rule early in the second half. "All in all, we looked well organized throughout the match and shared the ball well," said … [Read more...] about Compton’s hat trick closes out Jaguars’ 10-0 rout over Carlisle in season opener

Freshman scores game-winner in OT, Close posts shutout in Ankeny’s victory

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A couple of newcomers helped the Ankeny girls' soccer team to a season-opening victory on Tuesday. Freshman Sydney Van Houweling scored the game-winning goal in overtime to give the Hawkettes a 1-0 triumph at North Polk in a non-conference contest. She found the net with a blast from about 20 yards out in the final minute of the first extra … [Read more...] about Freshman scores game-winner in OT, Close posts shutout in Ankeny’s victory

‘It was a good start to the season’: Jaguars post 7-4 victory over Norwalk

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team opened its season on Tuesday with a 7-4 victory over visiting Norwalk in a non-conference meet at the Prairie Ridge courts. The Jaguars won four of the six singles matches to build a 4-2 lead. They sealed the triumph by winning three of the five doubles matches. "There were some great matches," said Centennial … [Read more...] about ‘It was a good start to the season’: Jaguars post 7-4 victory over Norwalk

‘Our goal is to be a fitter team’: Hawks return several varsity regulars from 2022

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Coach Ron Miller is hoping that his Ankeny boys' tennis players will be in better shape this season. "We've incorporated a new fitness program this year," Miller said. "It seems to be settling in with the players pretty well in week two (of practice). Our goal is to be a fitter team that doesn't run out of gas at the critical year-end state qualifying … [Read more...] about ‘Our goal is to be a fitter team’: Hawks return several varsity regulars from 2022

Hawks claim Marske Indoor crown; Sickerson named Athlete of the Meet

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A long road trip proved to be productive Monday for the Ankeny boys' track team. The Hawks traveled to Brookings, S.D., for the Ruth Marske Indoor Invitational on the campus of South Dakota State University. They racked up 106 points to win the team title, defeating 19 other schools. Sioux Falls (S.D.) Lincoln was the runner-up with 78 points. "It … [Read more...] about Hawks claim Marske Indoor crown; Sickerson named Athlete of the Meet

Hawks will have to replace Newhard, but 3 all-conference players are back

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Ankeny boys' soccer coach Marcus Varnum faces a monumental task this season. He'll have to find a way to replace the scoring production from all-state forward Lucas Newhard. Newhard joined the Hawks' program for his senior season a year ago and led the team to a 19-2 record. He scored a school-record 36 goals, more than half of the team's 71 goals, and … [Read more...] about Hawks will have to replace Newhard, but 3 all-conference players are back

Clark, White help SW Iowa team to crown at Pizza Ranch All-Star games

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Ankeny Centennial seniors Makenna Clark and Kennedy White helped the Southwest Iowa girls' team to the championship of the 2023 Pizza Ranch All-Star basketball games on Saturday at Dallas Center-Grimes. Centennial's Scott DeJong coached the team along with Kylee Boettcher of Panorama. White scored 10 points as Southwest Iowa defeated the Northwest Iowa … [Read more...] about Clark, White help SW Iowa team to crown at Pizza Ranch All-Star games

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Jasmine Moser, Ankeny girls’ soccer

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Senior goalkeeper Jasmine Moser is one of seven returning starters for the Ankeny girls' soccer team. She made 49 saves as a junior while helping the Hawkettes to an 18-2 record in 2022. Moser was named to the Class 3A all-state first team by the Iowa Girls' Coaches Association. She received all-state honorable mention from the Iowa High School Soccer … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Jasmine Moser, Ankeny girls’ soccer

Centennial girls boast high hopes with strong returnees, addition of Peterson

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The Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team has been strengthened by the addition of an elite player who is already familiar with the Jaguars' program. Junior Abbie Peterson, who led the squad to a 9-3 record as a freshman two years ago, has returned to the team. She sat out last season to spend more time on the club circuit. "We are very excited to have … [Read more...] about Centennial girls boast high hopes with strong returnees, addition of Peterson