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Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Rashidi Ishibwami, Centennial boys’ soccer

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Senior forward/midfielder Rashidi Ishibwami has scored three goals while helping the fourth-ranked Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team to a 2-0 start. He had a pair of goals in the Jaguars' 4-1 victory over visiting Urbandale in their season opener on Thursday. Last year, Ishibwami scored a team-high 22 goals and also contributed nine assists while … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Rashidi Ishibwami, Centennial boys’ soccer

Ankeny’s Lyons, Bovee win No. 1 doubles flight at Johnston Invite

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Ankeny's Mason Lyons and Ethan Bovee teamed up to win the No. 1 doubles flight at the Johnston Invitational boys' tennis tournament on Saturday. Lyons and Bovee defeated teams from Johnston and Norwalk but dropped a 7-4 decision to a squad from Waukee. However, the Ankeny duo totaled 18 points in its three matches to finish one point ahead of Waukee in … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Lyons, Bovee win No. 1 doubles flight at Johnston Invite

Ankeny boys edge Johnston to win Brooks Relays crown; Jaguars finish 5th

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The Ankeny boys' track team was looking to make some noise on Saturday in the Brooks Relays at Valley. The Hawks' superlative performance could likely be heard across the state. Ankeny won the 12-team meet with 122 points, edging runner-up Johnston by three points. Iowa City High, which won last year's meet, took third with 92.5 points. "I'm very … [Read more...] about Ankeny boys edge Johnston to win Brooks Relays crown; Jaguars finish 5th

Hawkettes post state’s fastest time in DMR, place 2nd overall at Brooks Relays

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Although the Ankeny girls' track team is hoping to peak at the end of the season, Zoe Shadravan and the Hawkettes aren't looking too far ahead. "I think we have the capability to win (state), but we can't get ahead of ourselves and expect that we're going to win," said Shadravan. "I think we have to work toward it and keep on the track that we're going … [Read more...] about Hawkettes post state’s fastest time in DMR, place 2nd overall at Brooks Relays

‘It doesn’t get any closer than this’: Urbandale boys slip past Jaguars, 6-5

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After winning just two singles matches, the Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team needed to make a comeback in doubles during Friday's dual meet against visiting Urbandale. The Jaguars managed to win three of the five doubles matches, but it wasn't enough as Urbandale held on for a 6-5 victory at the Prairie Ridge courts. The J-Hawks are now 1-0 in the CIML … [Read more...] about ‘It doesn’t get any closer than this’: Urbandale boys slip past Jaguars, 6-5

‘It was a tough way to lose’: Waukee scores with 5 seconds left to beat Hawks

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The Ankeny boys' soccer team had a chance to win Friday's game at Waukee in the final minute of regulation. Instead, the Warriors countered and scored the winning goal with just 5 seconds left for a 3-2 victory in the CIML Conference opener for both teams. "It was a tough way to lose," said Ankeny coach Marcus Varnum. "We were stretched. We were trying … [Read more...] about ‘It was a tough way to lose’: Waukee scores with 5 seconds left to beat Hawks

Heckenlaible’s hat trick in 2nd half leads Jaguars to 4-0 victory at Norwalk

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It took awhile for the Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team to solve its opponent on Friday night. But once it did, Andrew Heckenlaible and the Jaguars were unstoppable. Heckenlaible recorded a hat trick during a 10-minute stretch of the second half and Centennial went on to post a 4-0 victory at Norwalk in a non-conference game. "Andrew had a great … [Read more...] about Heckenlaible’s hat trick in 2nd half leads Jaguars to 4-0 victory at Norwalk

Another 1-0 decision: Paoli’s goal allows No. 2 Hawkettes to edge Waukee

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Friday's matchup at the Ankeny High School soccer field featured a pair of girls' teams that had yet to allow a goal this season. It's not surprising that one goal was enough to determine the outcome. Freshman Ava Paoli found the net early in the second half and second-ranked Ankeny went on to defeat visiting Waukee, 1-0, in a CIML Conference … [Read more...] about Another 1-0 decision: Paoli’s goal allows No. 2 Hawkettes to edge Waukee

Hawks drop opener to C.R. Jefferson, will play in Johnston Invite Saturday

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The Ankeny boys' tennis team opened its season on Friday with an 8-1 loss to visiting Cedar Rapids Jefferson in a non-conference meet at the Prairie Ridge courts. Mason Lyons provided the Hawks' lone victory at No. 1 singles. He posted a 6-3, 6-4 win over Logan Miller. Jefferson (1-1) won the other five singles matches in straight sets. The J-Hawks … [Read more...] about Hawks drop opener to C.R. Jefferson, will play in Johnston Invite Saturday

Centennial girls overcome Peterson’s absence to post 6-5 win at Urbandale

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Competing without its top player, the Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team posted a 6-5 victory at Urbandale in a CIML Conference dual meet on Friday. The Jaguars improved to 2-0 in the conference after routing Waukee, 11-0, in their season opener on Thursday. The J-Hawks dropped to 0-1 in the league and 2-1 overall. "It is great to begin with two … [Read more...] about Centennial girls overcome Peterson’s absence to post 6-5 win at Urbandale

Ankeny girls win 6 events en route to Hawkette Invite title; Jaguars finish 3rd

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It was a victorious Senior Night for the Ankeny girls' track team. It wasn't a bad night for Ankeny Centennial either. Ankeny easily won its own Hawkette Invitational on Thursday at Northview with 167 points. The Hawkettes finished far ahead of runner-up Johnston, which scored 98.75 points. "We were very happy about how the team performed at our … [Read more...] about Ankeny girls win 6 events en route to Hawkette Invite title; Jaguars finish 3rd

Hawks place 3rd at Ram Relays, finish 9 points ahead of Centennial boys

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Thursday's Ram Relays at Southeast Polk were held under ideal conditions, but some issues with the timing system forced all eight of the boys' teams in the field to make some adjustments. "I knew something wasn't right when no times were popping up, but the team refocused and I just told them to win heats and events and that's exactly what they went out … [Read more...] about Hawks place 3rd at Ram Relays, finish 9 points ahead of Centennial boys

‘We were definitely tested’: Bergan makes 6 saves in Jaguars’ 2-0 victory

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The Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team survived its biggest test of the season. The top-ranked Jaguars scored a goal in each half and posted a 2-0 victory at No. 12 Urbandale on Thursday. It was the CIML Conference opener for both teams. "It was good for us to get a CIML game under our belts," said Centennial coach Chris Allen. "I thought Urbandale … [Read more...] about ‘We were definitely tested’: Bergan makes 6 saves in Jaguars’ 2-0 victory

Centennial boys top Urbandale in opener, will play at Norwalk on Friday

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This time, the Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team didn't need a dramatic rally to beat Urbandale. The Jaguars, who overcame a 2-0 halftime deficit to post a 3-2 victory over Urbandale in last year's Class 3A quarterfinals, opened their season on Thursday with a 4-1 win against the visiting J-Hawks. They built a 3-1 halftime lead in the CIML Conference … [Read more...] about Centennial boys top Urbandale in opener, will play at Norwalk on Friday

‘Everyone on the team stepped up’: Jaguars romp past Waukee in opener

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The Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team opened its season on Thursday with an 11-0 victory over visiting Waukee in a CIML Conference dual meet. The contest was played under sunny skies with temperatures in the 50s. "We had a great start with an 11-0 win," said Centennial coach Alli Gustafson. "Everyone on the team stepped up to the plate and got a … [Read more...] about ‘Everyone on the team stepped up’: Jaguars romp past Waukee in opener

‘It’s such a huge part of my life’: Anderson decides to wrestle, commits to Mavericks

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Jace Anderson has rediscovered his love for the sport of wrestling. The Ankeny senior has committed to wrestle for Minnesota State-Mankato, an NCAA Division II program. "I think the toughest part of the decision was deciding to wrestle in college," said Anderson, a four-time state qualifier and a three-time placewinner. "After state, I was devastated … [Read more...] about ‘It’s such a huge part of my life’: Anderson decides to wrestle, commits to Mavericks

‘The coaches really made me feel wanted’: Wehde to play for Central

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Ankeny senior Karson Wehde is hoping to get back on the basketball court later this month. At least now he knows where he'll be playing next season. Wehde has verbally committed to play for Central College. He announced his decision via Twitter on Wednesday. "I am blessed to announce my commitment to further my academic and basketball career at … [Read more...] about ‘The coaches really made me feel wanted’: Wehde to play for Central

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