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Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Keaton Kobow, Ankeny boys’ soccer

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Senior midfielder Keaton Kobow has helped the Ankeny boys' soccer team to a 4-11-1 record. He is one of the Hawks' captains. Kobow has recorded a career-high eight goals and five assists this season. He has racked up 31 points in his career on 10 goals and 11 assists. Here is some inside info on Kobow: Your team closed out the regular season on … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Keaton Kobow, Ankeny boys’ soccer

Hawkettes post 4-0 victory at Urbandale, then take down Class 1A No. 2 Assumption

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After closing out its CIML Conference schedule with a 4-0 victory at Urbandale on Friday, the sixth-ranked Ankeny girls' soccer team traveled to eastern Iowa on Saturday and posted a 2-1 win at Davenport Assumption, the No. 2 team in Class 1A. The Hawkettes will take a 9-4-1 overall record into the final week of the regular season. "The back-to-back … [Read more...] about Hawkettes post 4-0 victory at Urbandale, then take down Class 1A No. 2 Assumption

‘I couldn’t imagine a better moment’: Ankeny junior earns another trip to state

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Ankeny junior Garrett Weichers is headed to the boys' state tennis tournament for the second year in a row. After qualifying in doubles with former teammate Dylan Victor last year, the top-seeded Weichers earned a runner-up finish in singles in a Class 2A district tournament on Saturday at Iowa City West. He will return to Iowa City for the state … [Read more...] about ‘I couldn’t imagine a better moment’: Ankeny junior earns another trip to state

‘We have a strong group of seniors’: Ankeny baseball team boasts deep roster

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It won't be easy for Joe Balvanz to replace one of the best leaders he's ever coached in the Ankeny baseball program. Shortstop Kinnick Vos graduated last year and is now playing at Black Hawk Community College in Moline, Ill. He led the Hawks to a 14-25 record as a senior. Voss batted .350 with five doubles and 16 RBIs while leading the team with four … [Read more...] about ‘We have a strong group of seniors’: Ankeny baseball team boasts deep roster

‘We’ll turn our focus to Des Moines East’: Hawks to begin substate play on Tuesday

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The regular season is over for the Ankeny boys' soccer team. The Hawks will now enter the postseason with a 0-0 record, like every other squad. "We'll turn our focus to Des Moines East, knowing it’ll be a tough match," said Ankeny coach Trevor Fuccio. "We’ll work to keep the season going as long as we can." Ankeny closed out the regular season on … [Read more...] about ‘We’ll turn our focus to Des Moines East’: Hawks to begin substate play on Tuesday

Experienced Jags return 2-way standout Morris, 4 other all-conference players

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The fortunes of the Ankeny Centennial baseball team will revolve heavily around one of the state's best two-way players. Senior third baseman and pitcher Will Morris is one of seven returning starters from last year's squad that posted a 24-14 record. As a junior, he was one of 16 players from around the state named to the 2025 Super Team by the Iowa High … [Read more...] about Experienced Jags return 2-way standout Morris, 4 other all-conference players

Jaguars prevail on Senior Night, will host No. 1 Waukee NW Tuesday for CIML title

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The Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team needed to take care of business on Friday in order to set up Tuesday's showdown against top-ranked Waukee Northwest for the outright CIML Conference title. The No. 3 Jaguars did just that by posting a 3-1 win over visiting Southeast Polk on their Senior Night at Northview. One of the team's seniors, Piper Zeman, … [Read more...] about Jaguars prevail on Senior Night, will host No. 1 Waukee NW Tuesday for CIML title

‘We had a great night’: Ankeny girls, boys earn runner-up finishes at Class 4A SQM

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Both the Ankeny boys' and girls' track teams accomplished what they needed to on Thursday in a Class 4A state qualifying meet at Council Bluffs. The Hawks and Hawkettes each finished second behind Valley in the team race while qualifying for next week's state meet in numerous events. "We had a great night and were very strategic about who we competed … [Read more...] about ‘We had a great night’: Ankeny girls, boys earn runner-up finishes at Class 4A SQM

‘We’re after big trophies’: Jaguars capture outright CIML title, gear up for postseason

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(Story by Stephen McDaniel) After the final horn blew and the handshake line concluded, Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer coach Brian Duax attempted to rally his troops on the sideline for a postgame message. Unbeknownst to Duax, his son Tate and fellow senior captain Ben Ridlen grabbed the team’s Gatorade cooler full of ice water and snuck up on their … [Read more...] about ‘We’re after big trophies’: Jaguars capture outright CIML title, gear up for postseason

Centennial’s Flick, Ross steal some of the spotlight away from dominant NW squads

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On a night when Waukee Northwest dominated a state qualifying meet on its home track, Becci Flick and Noah Ross of Ankeny Centennial stole at least some of the spotlight. Flick and Ross each won an individual event and also anchored a winning relay to lead the Jaguars to a runner-up finish in their respective divisions. "I'm confident in this team, and … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Flick, Ross steal some of the spotlight away from dominant NW squads

‘It was a great way to send the seniors out’: Jags beat Rails in final home game

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With a huge game coming up on Friday night, the Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team easily could have overlooked Thursday's opponent. The top-ranked Jaguars, though, didn't want anything to spoil their Senior Night. Centennial coach Brian Duax played only his seniors during the first half of a non-conference game against visiting Des Moines Lincoln. … [Read more...] about ‘It was a great way to send the seniors out’: Jags beat Rails in final home game

Jaguars, Hawkettes earn No. 1 seeds in Class 3A regional play from IGHSAU

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Both the Ankeny Centennial and Ankeny girls' soccer teams earned No. 1 seeds in Class 3A regional play from the Iowa Girls' High School Athletic Union, which announced its postseason pairings on Thursday. The third-ranked Jaguars (11-1-1) will host Cedar Falls (4-7-2) or Waterloo West (1-10-2) in a Region 3 semifinal on Tuesday, June 2 at 7 p.m. The game … [Read more...] about Jaguars, Hawkettes earn No. 1 seeds in Class 3A regional play from IGHSAU

‘We finally got a little payback’: Jaguars move up 2 spots, place 5th at CIML Invite

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The Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team shot a season-best score of 360 on Wednesday and moved up two places to finish fifth overall after the final round of the CIML Conference Invitational at Copper Creek. The Jaguars posted a two-day total of 745 after shooting a 385 on Monday at Beaver Creek. "It was a great day to be a Jag!" said Centennial coach … [Read more...] about ‘We finally got a little payback’: Jaguars move up 2 spots, place 5th at CIML Invite

‘The 2nd half was very good’: Hawks take positives away from loss to Waukee NW

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The Ankeny boys' soccer team took some positives away from Tuesday's game against visiting Waukee Northwest despite suffering a 4-1 loss. The Hawks got a goal from Cal Wahlberg in the second half and battled Northwest until the end before the second-ranked Wolves eventually sealed the victory. "The second half was very good," said Ankeny coach Trevor … [Read more...] about ‘The 2nd half was very good’: Hawks take positives away from loss to Waukee NW

‘I couldn’t be prouder of the effort’: Ankeny girls battle No. 1 Wolves to scoreless draw

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(Story by Stephen McDaniel) The Ankeny girls' soccer team was one missed penalty kick away from being the first and only squad to defeat top-ranked Waukee Northwest this season. Despite not pulling off the upset, the No. 6 Hawkettes became only the second team to hold Northwest without a goal and just the third squad to earn a draw with the undefeated … [Read more...] about ‘I couldn’t be prouder of the effort’: Ankeny girls battle No. 1 Wolves to scoreless draw

Jaguars survive against Johnston, move into tie for first place in CIML Conference

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The Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team moved into a tie for first place in the CIML Conference with a 3-1 victory over visiting Johnston on Tuesday. The third-ranked Jaguars got some help from No. 6 Ankeny, which traveled to No. 1 Waukee Northwest and battled the Wolves to a 0-0 draw. Northwest is now 4-0-2 in the conference, while Centennial improved … [Read more...] about Jaguars survive against Johnston, move into tie for first place in CIML Conference

Centennial remains in CIML Conference driver’s seat with 3-1 win at No. 6 Johnston

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The race for the CIML Conference boys' soccer championship will be decided on Friday night. Top-ranked Ankeny Centennial remained in the driver's seat with a 3-1 victory at No. 6 Johnston on Tuesday. The Jaguars, who are rated No. 14 nationally by United Soccer Coaches, improved to 5-0-2 in the league and are the only contender who controls its own … [Read more...] about Centennial remains in CIML Conference driver’s seat with 3-1 win at No. 6 Johnston

Jaguars earn No. 1 seed in Substate 6, while Hawks land No. 4 seed in Substate 1

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The top-ranked Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team was awarded a No. 1 seed in Class 4A Substate 6 when the Iowa High School Athletic Association released its postseason brackets on Tuesday. Ankeny, meanwhile, was given a No. 4 seed in Substate 1. The Hawks (4-9-1) will host Des Moines East (2-10) in a substate quarterfinal on May 19. After receiving a … [Read more...] about Jaguars earn No. 1 seed in Substate 6, while Hawks land No. 4 seed in Substate 1

Jaguars defeat Ames as Pezzetti scores game’s only goal off assist by Poskevich

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For the second time in four days, one goal proved to be enough for the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team. Freshman Kayle Pezzetti scored off an assist from Grace Poskevich at the 30:49 mark to give the third-ranked Jaguars a 1-0 victory at No. 12 Ames in a non-conference game on Monday. "I thought that over the whole entire game we played really … [Read more...] about Jaguars defeat Ames as Pezzetti scores game’s only goal off assist by Poskevich