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Archives for April 2023

Drefke, Wilson earn individual honors, but Jaguars fall to Dowling by 1 stroke

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The Ankeny Centennial girls' golfers were unhappy with their scores following Monday's season opener. Coach John Petersen, though, wasn't disappointed with his team's performance. The Jaguars dropped a 188-189 decision to visiting Dowling Catholic in a CIML Conference dual meet at Briarwood Golf Club. "The first meet of 2023 is under our belts," … [Read more...] about Drefke, Wilson earn individual honors, but Jaguars fall to Dowling by 1 stroke

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Cady Compton, Ankeny Centennial girls’ soccer

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Senior forward/midfielder Cady Compton has scored a team-high six goals while helping the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team to a 3-0 start this season. She had a hat trick in the Jaguars' 10-0 win over Carlisle in the season opener on Tuesday, then had two goals on Friday in a 3-0 victory over Ames and one more on Saturday in a 7-0 triumph over Council … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Cady Compton, Ankeny Centennial girls’ soccer

After losing to Linn-Mar, Hawks’ late rally against C.R. Kennedy falls short

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The windy weather didn't help the Ankeny boys' soccer team on Saturday at Northview Stadium. The Hawks opened the season with a pair of losses to Linn-Mar (Marion) and Cedar Rapids Kennedy, but coach Marcus Varnum refused to blame the unfavorable conditions. "We try to keep the ball on the ground and play a specific style of soccer, but when it's windy … [Read more...] about After losing to Linn-Mar, Hawks’ late rally against C.R. Kennedy falls short

Hawkettes stay perfect with wins over C.B. Lincoln, Ames at Crosstown Invite

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Despite some cold and windy weather, the Ankeny girls' soccer team remained unbeaten with a pair of victories this weekend in the Crosstown Invitational on its home turf. The second-ranked Hawkettes defeated No. 7 Council Bluffs Lincoln, 1-0, on Friday. They then followed with a 2-0 win over Ames on Saturday to raise their record to 3-0. Ankeny has yet … [Read more...] about Hawkettes stay perfect with wins over C.B. Lincoln, Ames at Crosstown Invite

No. 1 Jaguars roll past Ames, C.B. Lincoln for impressive 3-0 start to season

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Saturday's rematch of last year's Class 3A championship game at the girls' state soccer tournament quickly turned into a mismatch. Alanna Pennington scored two goals in the first 2 minutes of the game and top-ranked Ankeny Centennial went on to defeat No. 7 Council Bluffs Lincoln, 7-0, in the Crosstown Invitational at Centennial. The Jaguars improved to … [Read more...] about No. 1 Jaguars roll past Ames, C.B. Lincoln for impressive 3-0 start to season

Talented Ankeny girls focusing more on process goals rather than outcomes

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The ceiling appears to be very high for the Ankeny girls' tennis team. The Hawkettes return several varsity regulars from last year's squad that posted a 14-3 record. They advanced to the Class 2A state team tournament before dropping a 5-0 decision in the opening round to eventual champion Dowling Catholic, which handed Ankeny two of its three … [Read more...] about Talented Ankeny girls focusing more on process goals rather than outcomes