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Archives for April 2025

‘We did a lot of things right’: No. 2 Jaguars outplay No. 3 Valley, but suffer 1-0 loss

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The better team on the soccer pitch doesn't always walk away with the win. That was likely the case on Tuesday at Ankeny Centennial, where the second-ranked Jaguars outplayed No. 3 Valley for most of the CIML Conference game but eventually dropped a 1-0 decision in the top-five girls' showdown. "We did a lot of things right, but didn't see the payoff … [Read more...] about ‘We did a lot of things right’: No. 2 Jaguars outplay No. 3 Valley, but suffer 1-0 loss

‘We’re getting closer’: Hawks drop 7-4 decision to S.E. Polk after splitting singles

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Once again, the doubles matches proved to be the difference for the Ankeny boys' tennis team in a narrow loss. After the Hawks split the six singles matches against visiting Southeast Polk on Tuesday, the Rams won four of the five doubles matches to escape with a 7-4 victory in a CIML Conference matchup. Southeast Polk improved to 2-3 in the league and … [Read more...] about ‘We’re getting closer’: Hawks drop 7-4 decision to S.E. Polk after splitting singles

‘It’s always fun to sweep a team’: Ankeny girls blank Rams for 1st shutout in 3 years

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For the first time in three years, the Ankeny girls' tennis team posted an 11-0 shutout on Tuesday. The Hawkettes dominated a CIML Conference meet at Southeast Polk to keep the Rams winless. Coach Steve Smith's team improved to 2-3 in the league and 3-4 overall, while Southeast Polk's records dropped to 0-5 and 0-6. It was Ankeny's first shutout since … [Read more...] about ‘It’s always fun to sweep a team’: Ankeny girls blank Rams for 1st shutout in 3 years

Ankeny boys get victories from Haase, Tomlinson, Sickerson at North Polk Relays

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Using only a partial lineup, the Ankeny boys' track team placed sixth among seven squads in the North Polk Relays on Tuesday. The Hawks scored 70 points. Ballard (Huxley) won the meet with 136 points. North Polk finished second with 115. Ankeny focused most of its attention on some of the individual events. The Hawks had three first-place finishes, two … [Read more...] about Ankeny boys get victories from Haase, Tomlinson, Sickerson at North Polk Relays

‘We had a rough start to the meet’: Jags begin busy week with 11th-place finish

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Tuesday was the start of a busy week for the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team. The Jaguars traveled to Marion for the first of three meets in three days and placed 11th among 15 squads in the Linn-Mar Invitational at Hunters Ridge Golf Course. "We had a rough start to the meet. We had some high scores on the first five holes of the meet," said … [Read more...] about ‘We had a rough start to the meet’: Jags begin busy week with 11th-place finish

‘Veenker got the best of some of the girls’: Hawkettes place 10th at Bowman Invite

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The Ankeny girls' golf team placed 10th among 14 squads in the Turk Bowman Invitational on Tuesday at Ames. The Hawkettes posted a score of 421 at Veenker, one of the state's toughest golf courses. "Today, Veenker got the best of some of the girls," said Ankeny coach Kelley Emke. "It’s a hard course that keeps testing you hole after hole, and … [Read more...] about ‘Veenker got the best of some of the girls’: Hawkettes place 10th at Bowman Invite

Ankeny boys’ track squad ties for 3rd place in 2025 Drake Relays Cup standings

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The Ankeny boys' track team tied for third place in the 2025 Drake Relays Cup standings. Both the Hawks and Cedar Falls scored 15 points. Johnston broke a 20-point tie with Dowling Catholic via a better 4x200 placement to win the boys' contest. The Dragons will be honored on the final day of the state track meet on May 24 along with girls' winner Waukee … [Read more...] about Ankeny boys’ track squad ties for 3rd place in 2025 Drake Relays Cup standings

Hawks move into No. 7 spot in Class 4A rankings, while Jaguars drop to No. 10

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The Ankeny boys' soccer team has moved into the No. 7 spot in the latest Class 4A rankings from the Iowa High School Athletic Association, while Ankeny Centennial fell two spots to No. 10. Ankeny rallied from a 3-1 deficit in the final 10 minutes to earn a 3-3 tie against then-No. 5 Johnston on Tuesday. The Hawks then posted a 1-0 victory on Saturday at … [Read more...] about Hawks move into No. 7 spot in Class 4A rankings, while Jaguars drop to No. 10

‘We’re excited to see where we stack up’: Jaguars, Hawks look ahead to state meet

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Over the course of three days at the Drake Relays, the Ankeny Centennial boys' track team showed that the Jaguars will be a force at next month's Class 4A state meet. "I'm really confident in me and my teammates' ability to come out and compete with the best of them," said Centennial senior Braeden Jackson, who ran on the third-place 4x100 and … [Read more...] about ‘We’re excited to see where we stack up’: Jaguars, Hawks look ahead to state meet

Ankeny Fanatic Preps of the Week: Kate Geiselhart and Isabella Ross, girls’ golf

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Kate Geiselhart of Ankeny Centennial and Isabella Ross of Ankeny are both seniors on their respective girls' golf teams. Geiselhart has helped the Jaguars to a 2-2 record in the CIML Conference. She carded a 4-over-par 40 on Wednesday in a triangular meet at Otter Creek to earn medalist honors for the first time in her career. Ross, meanwhile, has … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Preps of the Week: Kate Geiselhart and Isabella Ross, girls’ golf

‘It’s a great feeling’: Ankeny boys defend their Drake Relays crown in 4×800 relay

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The boys' 4x800 relay at the Drake Relays on Saturday didn't exactly go according to plan for defending champion Ankeny. The Hawks were in second place when their third runner, Justice Rathje, fell onto the track while handing the baton to teammate Ethan Zuber. "I was just trying not to fall over that last 300 (meters) when that Cedar Falls guy passed … [Read more...] about ‘It’s a great feeling’: Ankeny boys defend their Drake Relays crown in 4×800 relay

Hawkettes top Dallas Center-Grimes, then struggle in loss to unranked C.R. Prairie

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Ankeny looked like two different girls' soccer teams in a span of less than 24 hours. After posting a 2-0 win over visiting Dallas Center-Grimes on Friday night, the fourth-ranked Hawkettes returned to their home pitch on Saturday afternoon and dropped a 2-1 decision to unranked Cedar Rapids Prairie in another non-conference game. "I think the girls … [Read more...] about Hawkettes top Dallas Center-Grimes, then struggle in loss to unranked C.R. Prairie

Bruhl chooses football over baseball, commits to play receiver for Iowa Western

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Ankeny Centennial senior Isaac Bruhl is a two-time state placewinner in wrestling and an all-state infielder on the baseball team. He discovered last fall, though, that football was his favorite sport. "I knew I wanted to play either baseball or football in college and after this year’s football season, I had a lot of fun and didn’t want to give up … [Read more...] about Bruhl chooses football over baseball, commits to play receiver for Iowa Western

‘We had to remain patient’: Hawks beat Norwalk on Jimenez’s goal in 2nd half

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Senior midfielder Brian Jimenez picked a good time to score his first goal of the season for the Ankeny boys' soccer team. Jimenez found the net in the second half for the game's only goal to give the Hawks a 1-0 victory at Norwalk in a non-conference matchup on Saturday. "It was a quality performance," said Ankeny coach Trevor Fuccio, whose team … [Read more...] about ‘We had to remain patient’: Hawks beat Norwalk on Jimenez’s goal in 2nd half

‘I’m happy how it ended’: Madetzke places 6th in 1,500 at Relays, sets school record

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Before she stepped back onto the blue oval Saturday afternoon at Drake Stadium, Ankeny junior Makenna Madetzke realized how lucky she was to be running her next race under sunny skies and moderate conditions. "I was just talking to my teammate (Sophia Graber) before the race about how we were getting the perfect temperature for the weekend," Madetzke … [Read more...] about ‘I’m happy how it ended’: Madetzke places 6th in 1,500 at Relays, sets school record

‘We just had to run our own race’: Jaguars break Drake Relays record in 4×200 relay

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Friday's session of the Drake Relays produced many memorable moments on a cool and overcast day, including a record-setting performance by the Ankeny Centennial boys' track team. The Jaguars raced to a victory in the 4x200 relay in a meet-record time of 1:26.55, finishing .56 seconds ahead of runner-up Newton. It was one of five high school marks that … [Read more...] about ‘We just had to run our own race’: Jaguars break Drake Relays record in 4×200 relay

Jaguars drop 9-2 decision at Valley, still seeking their first win of 2025 campaign

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team is still searching for its first victory. The Jaguars dropped a 9-2 decision at Valley in a CIML Conference matchup on Thursday. The Tigers improved to 3-2 in the league and 5-3 overall, while Centennial's records fell to 0-6 and 0-8. Owen George provided a win at No. 5 singles. He defeated John-Henry Larson, … [Read more...] about Jaguars drop 9-2 decision at Valley, still seeking their first win of 2025 campaign

Postma, Martin each score pair of goals in Centennial’s 8-0 triumph at Mason City

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Mady Postma recorded a brace in the first half, and the second-ranked Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team went on to post an 8-0 victory at Mason City in a non-conference game on Thursday. It was the first two goals of the season for Postma, a sophomore midfielder. "It felt really good, especially since I haven’t scored yet this season," said Postma. … [Read more...] about Postma, Martin each score pair of goals in Centennial’s 8-0 triumph at Mason City

Christensen’s goal in 2nd half gives Centennial boys 1-0 victory at Norwalk

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In a matchup of rated foes, the Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team posted a 1-0 victory at Norwalk in a non-conference game on Thursday. The eighth-ranked Jaguars, who bounced back from Tuesday's 7-2 loss at No. 2 Dowling Catholic, raised their record to 6-3. Norwalk, the No. 5 team in Class 3A, fell to 4-2-2. "Norwalk was super organized and … [Read more...] about Christensen’s goal in 2nd half gives Centennial boys 1-0 victory at Norwalk