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‘Everyone helped contribute to this great win!’: Jaguars roll past No. 3 Valley, 8-3

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The sixth-ranked Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team bounced back from Tuesday's loss to No. 1 Dowling Catholic with an 8-3 victory over No. 3 Valley on Thursday at the Prairie Ridge courts. The Jaguars swept all six singles matches in straight sets to seal the win. They defeated Valley for the first time since 2017. "The girls all found victories in … [Read more...] about ‘Everyone helped contribute to this great win!’: Jaguars roll past No. 3 Valley, 8-3

Drefke earns medalist honors, but Centennial golfers fall to Waukee NW

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The Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team couldn't overcome Waukee Northwest's depth in a CIML Conference dual meet on Thursday at Beaver Creek. The host Wolves posted four scores of 50 or better to post a 185-200 victory. They improved to 2-2 in the conference, while the Jaguars' record fell to 0-2. "It was our first meet away from Briarwood," said … [Read more...] about Drefke earns medalist honors, but Centennial golfers fall to Waukee NW

‘The guys were so clutch’: Centennial boys knock off No. 3 Valley, 6-5

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The struggling Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team got a much-needed lift. After dropping three consecutive dual meets, the Jaguars rebounded on Thursday with a 6-5 victory at third-ranked Valley. They improved to 1-2 in the CIML Conference and 2-3 overall, while the Tigers' records fell to 1-2 and 4-2. "The guys were so clutch and played fantastic," … [Read more...] about ‘The guys were so clutch’: Centennial boys knock off No. 3 Valley, 6-5

‘They were crazy good’: Omaha Skutt Catholic hands Jaguars a 2-1 defeat

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Coming off a 4-3 loss at top-ranked Dowling Catholic on Tuesday, the No. 4 Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team tackled another huge challenge just 48 hours later. The Jaguars traveled to Omaha on Thursday to face perennial Nebraska powerhouse Skutt Catholic and came away with a 2-1 loss in the non-conference game. "They were arguably the best team … [Read more...] about ‘They were crazy good’: Omaha Skutt Catholic hands Jaguars a 2-1 defeat

Pratt sets school record in long jump, helps Centennial to runner-up finish

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It was another banner night for the jumpers on the Ankeny Centennial girls' track team. Jaeden Pratt set a school record in the long jump while teammate Kambria Leazer scored points in both jumping events as the Jaguars earned a runner-up finish in the Waukee Northwest Relays on Thursday. Northwest, the defending Class 4A state champion, easily won its … [Read more...] about Pratt sets school record in long jump, helps Centennial to runner-up finish

Football schedules announced: Jaguars to host Ankeny in 2023 opener on Aug. 25

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Football schedules for the 2023 and 2024 regular seasons have been announced by the Iowa High School Athletic Association. Class 5A uses a success model for its group format and regular season scheduling. Groups are assigned by the IHSAA, then schools select preferred non-district opponents and submit them to the IHSAA through a priority list. The … [Read more...] about Football schedules announced: Jaguars to host Ankeny in 2023 opener on Aug. 25

Hawkettes shoot 211 in windy conditions, fall to Johnston golfers at Jester Park

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The Ankeny girls' golf team dropped a 191-211 decision to host Johnston in its CIML Conference opener on Wednesday at Jester Park. Ella Heyer and Cadence Sires each shot an 8-over-par 44 on the front nine to lead the Dragons. Heyer was the medalist on a cardoff. "It was another beautiful day for golf," said Ankeny coach Seth Hagarty. "The wind did make … [Read more...] about Hawkettes shoot 211 in windy conditions, fall to Johnston golfers at Jester Park

Hawks let early lead slip away as Johnston boys rally for 3-1 victory

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During the first half of Tuesday's game against visiting Johnston, the Ankeny boys' soccer team appeared to be in control of the CIML Conference contest. The Hawks held a 1-0 lead before Johnston scored an equalizer right before halftime that changed the momentum of the game. The Dragons then added two more goals in the second half to post a 3-1 … [Read more...] about Hawks let early lead slip away as Johnston boys rally for 3-1 victory

Hawkettes win 2 field events, place 2nd in team standings at Hi Covey Relays

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There are times during a track season when a coach won't necessarily enter his team's best lineup at a meet. Tuesday was one of those nights for Ankeny girls' coach T.J. Jumper. The Hawkettes placed second among six teams in the Hi Covey Relays at Ames, finishing with 142 points. The host Little Cyclones won the meet for the second straight year with … [Read more...] about Hawkettes win 2 field events, place 2nd in team standings at Hi Covey Relays

‘It was a good chess match’: Top-ranked Dowling boys edge No. 4 Jaguars, 4-3

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Despite suffering its first loss of the season, the Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team can take a lot of positives away from Tuesday's game at Dowling Catholic. The top-ranked Maroons got a hat trick from Jonathan Mendez to beat No. 4 Centennial, 4-3, in their CIML Conference opener. They improved to 3-0 overall, while the Jaguars' records dropped to 1-1 … [Read more...] about ‘It was a good chess match’: Top-ranked Dowling boys edge No. 4 Jaguars, 4-3

‘It was another tough night’: Jaguars bow at Dowling for 3rd straight loss

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An overall lack of experience is catching up with the Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team. The Jaguars dropped an 8-3 decision at Dowling Catholic in a CIML Conference dual meet on Tuesday. It was the team's third consecutive loss. "It was another tough night at the courts," said Centennial coach Tami Lewton. "We have a lot of guys that have never … [Read more...] about ‘It was another tough night’: Jaguars bow at Dowling for 3rd straight loss

Centennial girls win 5 events, place 3rd overall at Craig Oldham Invite

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Only 29 points separated the top four girls' track teams in the Craig Oldham Invitational on Tuesday at Johnston. Waukee Northwest won the meet for the second straight year, finishing with 139 points. The host Dragons were second with 120 points, followed by Ankeny Centennial in third with 115 and Southeast Polk with 110. "We were really happy with the … [Read more...] about Centennial girls win 5 events, place 3rd overall at Craig Oldham Invite

Defending state champion Maroons hold off Centennial girls for 6-4 win

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The Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team nearly knocked off defending state champion Dowling Catholic on Tuesday at the Prairie Ridge courts. The top-ranked Maroons held off No. 6 Centennial to post a 6-4 victory in the CIML Conference dual meet. The final match at No. 3 doubles was tied at one set apiece but could not be completed due to … [Read more...] about Defending state champion Maroons hold off Centennial girls for 6-4 win

Hawks sweep top 2 places in high jump, finish 7th overall at DouBrava Invite

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The Ankeny boys' track team rested many of its top athletes on Tuesday with the Jim Duncan Invitational coming up on Saturday at Drake Stadium. The Hawks placed seventh in the DouBrava Invitational at Urbandale. They finished with 31 points. Ankeny swept the top two places in the high jump. Landon Pote and Mason Randolph both cleared the bar at 5 feet … [Read more...] about Hawks sweep top 2 places in high jump, finish 7th overall at DouBrava Invite

Ankeny boys’ team falls to 0-3 on season with 8-3 loss to Johnston

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The Ankeny boys' tennis team is still seeking its first win in the new CIML Conference. The Hawks dropped an 8-3 decision to visiting Johnston on Tuesday. The Dragons improved to 1-1 in the league and 2-1 overall, while Ankeny's records fell to 0-2 and 0-3. Ankeny got singles victories in straight sets from Mason Lyons at the No. 1 position and Ethan … [Read more...] about Ankeny boys’ team falls to 0-3 on season with 8-3 loss to Johnston

Jaguars rally to force OT, then eventually tumble to Dowling in shootout

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It probably wasn't realistic to think that the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team could go the entire season without allowing a goal. It turns out that an undefeated campaign was likely an unrealistic goal as well. The top-ranked Jaguars suffered their first loss Tuesday on their home pitch, dropping a 3-2 decision to No. 7 Dowling Catholic in a … [Read more...] about Jaguars rally to force OT, then eventually tumble to Dowling in shootout

Showing a lot of progress, Hawkettes battle Johnston to wire before falling, 6-5

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Coach Steve Smith tried to look on the bright side after his ninth-ranked Ankeny girls' tennis team dropped a 6-5 decision at No. 8 Johnston on Tuesday. "We lost under our conference rules, but we would have won 5-4 under the state's postseason format with six singles and three doubles matches," Smith said. "I'm not real big on moral victories, but it's a … [Read more...] about Showing a lot of progress, Hawkettes battle Johnston to wire before falling, 6-5

Hawkettes take ‘punch to the throat’, tumble at Johnston in penalty kicks

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After Friday's win over Waukee, Ankeny girls' soccer coach Simon Brown said his team wouldn't have any easy games this season in the CIML Conference. If Monday's contest at Johnston was any indication, he was right. The ninth-ranked Dragons entered the game with a 0-2 record, but they battled No. 2 Ankeny for 100 scoreless minutes before winning a … [Read more...] about Hawkettes take ‘punch to the throat’, tumble at Johnston in penalty kicks

Despite two wins by Victor, Ankeny boys drop 9-2 decision at Waukee

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The Ankeny boys' tennis team opened CIML Conference play on Monday with a 9-2 loss at Waukee. The Warriors won five of the six singles matches in straight sets. Ankeny's lone victory came at the No. 2 position, where Dylan Victor rolled to a 6-3, 6-0 win over Yatharth Sirohi. Waukee also won four of the five doubles matches in straight sets. Victor … [Read more...] about Despite two wins by Victor, Ankeny boys drop 9-2 decision at Waukee