The Ankeny Centennial girls' cross country team has enjoyed a remarkable run of success under coach Eric Cogdill, qualifying for the state meet 12 times in the 13-year history of the program. The Jaguars have earned nine top-10 finishes, including each of the last six years. They have earned four top-five finishes since 2020. Last year, Centennial … [Read more...] about Experienced Jaguars among teams that could contend for Class 4A championship
Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Talia Baca, Ankeny Centennial girls’ tennis
Senior Talia Baca is the No. 1 player for the Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team. She won both of her matches on Monday to help the Jaguars defeat visiting Des Moines Roosevelt, 8-3, for their first victory of the season. Baca posted a 6-2, 2-6, 1-0 (4) win over Lillian From to improve her singles record to 3-1. She then teamed up with Ella Sutherland … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Talia Baca, Ankeny Centennial girls’ tennis
Centennial girls are No. 2 in Class 4A in IATC’s preseason cross country rankings
The Ankeny Centennial girls' cross country team is No. 2 in Class 4A in the preseason rankings from the Iowa Association of Track Coaches. The preseason rankings were released on Monday afternoon. The Jaguars placed fifth in last year's Class 4A state meet. They are ranked behind defending state champion Waukee Northwest. Centennial also boasts four … [Read more...] about Centennial girls are No. 2 in Class 4A in IATC’s preseason cross country rankings
‘Today was a big day for us’: Centennial girls sweep doubles to earn their first win
Heading into Monday's meet against visiting Des Moines Roosevelt, the Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team had won only five of its previous 20 doubles matches this season. The Jaguars equaled that victory total during the non-conference matchup. The two teams split the six singles matches, but Centennial swept the five doubles matches--all of them in … [Read more...] about ‘Today was a big day for us’: Centennial girls sweep doubles to earn their first win
‘There’s a lot of excitement and energy’: Hawkettes get fresh start under Einertson
The new head coach of the Ankeny girls' cross country team is already familiar with many of his runners. Josh Eintertson, an assistant coach for the Ankeny girls' track squad, has taken over the Hawkettes' program. He replaces TJ Jumper, who resigned in May after accepting a new job as the Director of Great Oaks High School in Des Moines. Jumper … [Read more...] about ‘There’s a lot of excitement and energy’: Hawkettes get fresh start under Einertson
Centennial volleyball team to play outdoors in Marj White Classic on Aug. 27
When the Ankeny Centennial volleyball team opens its season on Aug. 27, the Jaguars will do so in unprecedented fashion. Centennial will be among four teams competing in the Marj White Classic hosted by Valley. The tournament has traditionally been held in the Tigers' Bill Coldiron Fieldhouse, but this year's event has been moved outdoors to Valley … [Read more...] about Centennial volleyball team to play outdoors in Marj White Classic on Aug. 27
‘This year is definitely a first for me’: Hawk golfers enter season with untested lineup
A lot of new faces will be in the lineup when the Ankeny boys' golf team opens its season on Thursday. The Hawks will host a CIML Conference triangular meet against Urbandale and Waukee Northwest at Otter Creek. The action gets under way at 9 a.m. Ankeny posted a 2-6 record in the conference last year that included a two-stroke win over Urbandale and a … [Read more...] about ‘This year is definitely a first for me’: Hawk golfers enter season with untested lineup
Centennial girls drop 7-4 decision at Waukee in CIML Conference opener
The Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team is still seeking its first victory. The Jaguars traveled to Waukee on Tuesday for their CIML Conference opener and dropped a 7-4 decision to the Warriors. They fell to 0-4 overall. "Having four meets in a row has given the girls a lot of much-needed match experience, and we’ve seen so much growth as they … [Read more...] about Centennial girls drop 7-4 decision at Waukee in CIML Conference opener
‘This is something I have been working toward’: Starr to play for Eastern Illinois
Ankeny Centennial's Eli Starr was already planning to start his college baseball career in the Land of Lincoln. Now, the standout pitcher will be attending a Division I school just 12 miles away from his original destination. After initially committing to play for Lake Land College in Mattoon, Starr has now flipped his commitment to Eastern Illinois … [Read more...] about ‘This is something I have been working toward’: Starr to play for Eastern Illinois
NAILBITER: North Polk girls edge Jaguars by winning 4 of 5 doubles matches
The Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team came up one win short during its non-conference meet against visiting North Polk on Monday. The Comets won four of the five doubles matches to open their season with a 6-5 victory at the Prairie Ridge courts. The loss dropped Centennial's record to 0-3. "It was great to see the girls compete again today and … [Read more...] about NAILBITER: North Polk girls edge Jaguars by winning 4 of 5 doubles matches
With 4 returning varsity regulars, Jaguars boast ‘incredible amount’ of potential
With four of the top six players returning from last year's squad, the Ankeny Centennial boys' golf team has a strong nucleus to build around. But heading into the team's tryouts on Monday and Tuesday, Centennial coach Andrew Reedy said that there are no guaranteed spots in the Jaguars' lineup. "We have four guys who all made the varsity for a majority … [Read more...] about With 4 returning varsity regulars, Jaguars boast ‘incredible amount’ of potential
Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Easton Lowe, Ankeny baseball
Senior outfielder Easton Lowe helped the Ankeny baseball team to a 14-27 record this season. He batted .370 with three home runs, five triples, five doubles and 16 RBIs. Lowe was named to the Class 4A all-state second team and to the Class 4A North Central all-district first team by the Iowa High School Baseball Coaches Association. He was also selected … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Easton Lowe, Ankeny baseball
‘Our team has a fresh look’: Hawkettes to rely heavily on talented underclassmen
The Ankeny girls' tennis team will be tested right away in its second fall season under coach Katie Owens. The Hawkettes will open their campaign on Thursday by hosting Urbandale in a CIML Conference matchup. The J-Hawks are coming off a 9-5 year that included an 11-0 victory over Ankeny. "The practices have been going great, and the hard work the … [Read more...] about ‘Our team has a fresh look’: Hawkettes to rely heavily on talented underclassmen
‘It was great to see so much growth’: Jags show promising signs in pair of losses
Despite dropping a pair of matches, the Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team showed some promising signs during the Jaguar Kickoff to open the season on Friday at the Prairie Ridge courts. Centennial began the day with a 7-4 loss to Dubuque Hempstead. The Jaguars then dropped an 11-0 decision to Iowa City West. "Today was a great first day of matches … [Read more...] about ‘It was great to see so much growth’: Jags show promising signs in pair of losses
Lowe, Nesler earn all-state honors from Iowa High School Baseball Coaches
Standouts Easton Lowe of Ankeny and Will Nesler of Ankeny Centennial have earned all-state honors from the Iowa High School Baseball Coaches Association. Lowe, a senior outfielder, was selected to the Class 4A second team. He helped the Hawks to a 14-27 record. Lowe batted .370 with three home runs, five triples, five doubles and 16 RBIs. He will play … [Read more...] about Lowe, Nesler earn all-state honors from Iowa High School Baseball Coaches
‘We are jumping right into the season!’: Centennial to host Jaguar Kickoff Friday
The Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team will open its second season of fall competition on Friday by hosting the Jaguar Kickoff at the Prairie Ridge courts. "It still feels a little strange to be playing tennis in the fall, but it definitely feels more natural than it did last season!" said Centennial coach Alli Gustafson. "We have had a lot of girls out … [Read more...] about ‘We are jumping right into the season!’: Centennial to host Jaguar Kickoff Friday
Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Breeze Bentz, Ankeny Christian Academy softball
Sophomore shortstop Breeze Bentz helped the Ankeny Christian Academy softball team to a 22-4 record in its third season as a varsity program. She was named to the Class 1A all-state second team and to the Class 1A South Central all-district team by the Iowa Girls' Coaches Association. Bentz led Class 1A with a .648 batting average, and she led Class 1A … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Breeze Bentz, Ankeny Christian Academy softball
Rinehart commits to South Dakota, while Snyder is headed to Oklahoma Christian
Ankeny Centennial volleyball players Kaelyn Rinehart and Bailey Snyder won't have to deal with any more recruiting phone calls during the upcoming season. The two Jaguars recently made their college choices. Rinehart, a junior-to-be, has committed to South Dakota--an NCAA Division I program. She was recruited by the Coyotes as a libero. "The thing … [Read more...] about Rinehart commits to South Dakota, while Snyder is headed to Oklahoma Christian
Ankeny’s Lowe, Centennial’s Starr to play for Large Schools West in All Star Series
Baseball standouts Easton Lowe of Ankeny and Eli Starr of Ankeny Centennial will both play for the Large Schools West in the 2026 All Star Series beginning on Thursday at Cedar Rapids. Centennial assistant coach Sean Lynam will also participate in the event. He will serve as an assistant coach for the Large Schools West. Games will be played on … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Lowe, Centennial’s Starr to play for Large Schools West in All Star Series
Central Bank Athlete of the Month: Mady Ott, Ankeny Centennial senior
The standout outfielder closed out her high school softball career by helping the Jaguars to a runner-up finish in the Class 5A state tournament. … [Read more...] about Central Bank Athlete of the Month: Mady Ott, Ankeny Centennial senior