The Mason City boys' tennis team showed on Monday why the Riverhawks are sixth in the latest Class 2A rankings. Mason City traveled to Ankeny for a make-up meet against the Hawks and rolled to an 11-0 victory in the non-conference matchup. The Riverhawks then went to Waukee and beat the Warriors, 8-3, in a meet that was already scheduled. "They are … [Read more...] about ‘They deserve their ranking’: Riverhawks top Ankeny boys, then beat Waukee
Archives for April 2024
Centennial boys fall to Valley, will look to bounce back Tuesday at S.E. Polk
The Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team dropped an 11-0 decision to fifth-ranked Valley in a CIML Conference meet on Monday at the Prairie Ridge courts. The Tigers won nine of the 11 matches in straight sets. They improved to 5-1 in the league and 8-1 overall, while Centennial's records dropped to 1-5 and 1-6. The Jaguars got a strong effort from Jack … [Read more...] about Centennial boys fall to Valley, will look to bounce back Tuesday at S.E. Polk
Ridout shoots best score of year, helps Jaguars place 7th at Dragon Invitational
The Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team placed seventh among 12 squads in the Dragon Invitational on Monday at Jester Park. The Jaguars posted a score of 371. Waukee Northwest shot a 328 to easily win the team title. North Scott was the runner-up with a 351, edging Southeast Polk by two shots. Payton Drefke carded an 86 to lead Centennial. Brooke Ridout … [Read more...] about Ridout shoots best score of year, helps Jaguars place 7th at Dragon Invitational
Jaguars rally to defeat Whitefish Bay, finish 2-1 at Tournament of Champions
The Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team completed a 2-1 weekend in the Tournament of Champions at Bettendorf by defeating Whitefish Bay (Wis.), 2-1, on Saturday. All three games were played indoors. Ava Martin scored the go-ahead goal for the sixth-ranked Jaguars, who overcame a 1-0 halftime deficit to raise their overall record to 8-3. "I thought … [Read more...] about Jaguars rally to defeat Whitefish Bay, finish 2-1 at Tournament of Champions
Hawkettes fall to Kansas foe in shootout, then post 4-1 victory over Illinois squad
The Ankeny girls' soccer team split a pair of games in the Tournament of Champions at Bettendorf over the weekend. The third-ranked Hawkettes dropped a 2-1 decision to St. Thomas Aquinas (Kan.) in a shootout on Friday afternoon. The game was delayed by rain for about four hours. "It was a bit of a nightmare," said Ankeny coach Simon Brown. "We were … [Read more...] about Hawkettes fall to Kansas foe in shootout, then post 4-1 victory over Illinois squad
Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Nicholas Robie, Ankeny boys’ track
Junior Nicholas Robie helped the Ankeny boys' track team to a record-setting victory in the 4x800 relay at the Drake Relays on Saturday. The foursome of Jake Bosch, Robie, Ike Smith and Ethan Zuber broke one of the oldest Relays records in the high school competition and posted the fastest time in the country this year by winning the race in 7:39.54, … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Nicholas Robie, Ankeny boys’ track
KABOOM!: Ankeny boys bring thunder and lightning, capture 2 titles at Relays
The ultimate goal for the Ankeny boys' track team is to win the Class 4A state championship next month. And despite some mishaps, the Hawks showed over the last two days at the Drake Relays that they are clearly the team to beat. "I'm just ready for May," said Ankeny senior Jake Bosch, who ran on the winning 4x800 relay on Saturday. "I'm looking … [Read more...] about KABOOM!: Ankeny boys bring thunder and lightning, capture 2 titles at Relays
‘There’s more to see out of us’: Jaguars sprint to trio of top-5 finishes at Drake
While the Ankeny boys' track team grabbed many of the headlines at the Drake Relays over the last two days, its crosstown rival showed off its strength in the sprint events as well. Ankeny Centennial earned a trio of top-five finishes in the boys' division, highlighted by a third-place finish in the 4x200 relay on Friday. The foursome of Robert McGhee, … [Read more...] about ‘There’s more to see out of us’: Jaguars sprint to trio of top-5 finishes at Drake
Hawkettes place 5th in 4×800, scratch out of 2 other finals at stormy Relays
Perhaps no team was affected more by the storm delay on Saturday afternoon at the Drake Relays than the Ankeny girls' track squad. When the meet resumed a few hours later, the Hawkettes made the difficult decision to scratch out of two events. "We decided to scratch the 4x100 relay and Drew (Beason) in the 1,500 because of the weather, long delay, and … [Read more...] about Hawkettes place 5th in 4×800, scratch out of 2 other finals at stormy Relays
Centennial’s Woods, Leazer earn top-8 finishes in Drake Relays individual events
The adverse weather conditions on Friday didn't seem to bother the Ankeny Centennial duo of Anna Woods and Kambria Leazer. Woods, a freshman, raced to a seventh-place finish in the girls' 100 hurdles at the Drake Relays. It was the Jaguars' highest finish of the weekend. Woods posted a time of 16.21 seconds. Emma Havighurst of Valley won the race in … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Woods, Leazer earn top-8 finishes in Drake Relays individual events
Pleasant Valley boys outlast Hawks in shootout, then post 1-0 win over Jaguars
The Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer teams had something in common on Saturday. The Hawks and Jaguars both lost a non-conference game to visiting Pleasant Valley. The Spartans traveled to central Iowa for a pair of contests at Northview Middle School and opened the day with a 3-2 win over seventh-ranked Ankeny in a shootout. "It was an … [Read more...] about Pleasant Valley boys outlast Hawks in shootout, then post 1-0 win over Jaguars
Benge’s brace helps Ankeny boys snap two-game skid with 3-1 win over Carlisle
The seventh-ranked Ankeny boys' soccer team snapped a two-game losing skid with a 3-1 victory on Thursday over visiting Carlisle, the No. 10 squad in Class 3A. Landon Benge scored a pair of goals for the Hawks. He now has nine of the team's 19 goals this season. Austin Lundberg also found the net for his sixth goal of the year. All of the scoring came … [Read more...] about Benge’s brace helps Ankeny boys snap two-game skid with 3-1 win over Carlisle
Central Bank Athlete of the Month: Ethan Zuber, Ankeny junior
Ankeny’s Zuber, Beason, Hanfelt shine on record-setting day at Drake Relays
It didn't take long for the records to fall at this year's Drake Relays. Ankeny junior Ethan Zuber broke the previous Relays record in the boys' 3,200 on Thursday, but had to settle for a runner-up finish. Zuber was edged by sophomore Jaden Merrick of Cedar Falls, who won the race in 8:55.14. Merrick ran the fourth-fastest time on the state's all-time … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Zuber, Beason, Hanfelt shine on record-setting day at Drake Relays
‘It was a fabulous tribute’: Jaguars coach Lewton honored before Pink Out meet
Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis coach Tami Lewton has been a driving force behind the annual Pink Out meet between Ankeny's crosstown rivals. On Thursday, it was time for the tennis community to give something back to Lewton. Prior to the Pink Out meet at the Prairie Ridge courts, Lewton was honored in an emotional ceremony. She has spent much of the … [Read more...] about ‘It was a fabulous tribute’: Jaguars coach Lewton honored before Pink Out meet
‘It’s a tough pill to swallow’: Valley beats Jags in OT as Kipnusu records hat trick
The Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team couldn't figure out a way to stop Valley star Preston Kipnusu. The senior forward recorded a hat trick, including the game-winning goal in overtime, as the fifth-ranked Tigers posted a 3-2 win over Centennial on Thursday at Northview. "It's really difficult to defend him," said Centennial coach Brian Duax. "We … [Read more...] about ‘It’s a tough pill to swallow’: Valley beats Jags in OT as Kipnusu records hat trick
Playing for 3rd time in 3 days, Jaguars place 5th in Linda Bloom Invitational
The Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team earned a fifth-place finish among 14 squads in the Linda Bloom Invitational on Thursday at American Legion Golf Course in Marshalltown. It was the third meet in three days for the Jaguars, who posted a 374 total. Waukee Northwest shot a 327 to defend its team title. Ames was the runner-up with a 335. Natalie … [Read more...] about Playing for 3rd time in 3 days, Jaguars place 5th in Linda Bloom Invitational
Centennial boys win 9 events, including 5 relays, at Jaguar Invitational
The Ankeny Centennial boys' track team tuned up for the Drake Relays by hosting the Jaguar Invitational on Tuesday. The Jaguars won nine events, including five relays, against a field that included four other squads. Centennial swept the jumping events. Kaleb Kruzich won the high jump with a leap of 5 feet 10 inches, while Zechariah Howe took the long … [Read more...] about Centennial boys win 9 events, including 5 relays, at Jaguar Invitational
Hawks drop 11-0 decision to Waukee Northwest, will face Jaguars next
The Ankeny boys' tennis team became the latest victim of top-ranked Waukee Northwest on Tuesday at the Prairie Ridge courts. The Wolves rolled to an 11-0 victory in a CIML Conference meet to remain unbeaten against Iowa opponents. They improved to 5-0 in the league and 8-1 overall, while Ankeny's records dropped to 0-4 and 0-5. Northwest's only loss … [Read more...] about Hawks drop 11-0 decision to Waukee Northwest, will face Jaguars next
Drefke earns medalist honors by 7 shots, leads Jaguars past Valley, Urbandale
The weather finally cooperated on Wednesday for the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team. The Jaguars took advantage of the favorable conditions to defeat Valley and Urbandale in a CIML Conference triangular meet at Briarwood Golf Club. "It was a beautiful afternoon for our last home meet of the season," said Centennial coach John Petersen. "We had seven … [Read more...] about Drefke earns medalist honors by 7 shots, leads Jaguars past Valley, Urbandale