The Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team has been trying to shoot under 370 all season. The Jaguars finally accomplished their goal on Tuesday. Centennial posted a score of 366 and placed second among seven teams in the CIML Iowa Conference meet at The Legacy Golf Club in Norwalk. "We were really excited with the meet," said Centennial coach John … [Read more...] about Drefke, Jaguars place 2nd at CIML Iowa Conference meet; Hawkettes finish 5th
‘I loved the atmosphere and everyone there’: Cahill commits to play for Loras
Ankeny Centennial football standout Carter Cahill has committed to play for Loras College. Cahill said he was sold on the Duhawks after visiting the campus in Dubuque. "It was a very hard decision, but I loved the atmosphere and everyone there," said Cahill. "The coaches and teammates were all great people. I only looked at a handful of schools, but … [Read more...] about ‘I loved the atmosphere and everyone there’: Cahill commits to play for Loras
‘Pitching should be a strength’: Jaguars return several starters from 18-18 squad
It's finally starting to feel like baseball weather. As the temperature has soared into the 90s this week, the Ankeny Centennial baseball team continues to prepare for its season opener. The Jaguars will host a non-conference game against Williamsburg on Tuesday. "So far the practices have been going well," said Centennial coach Mark Hey, whose team is … [Read more...] about ‘Pitching should be a strength’: Jaguars return several starters from 18-18 squad
Revive Clinic and Spa Coach of the Month: Simon Brown, Ankeny girls’ soccer
In a top-five showdown at Waukee Northwest, the Hawkettes post a 1-0 victory in a shootout to improve to 14-1 on the season. … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Coach of the Month: Simon Brown, Ankeny girls’ soccer
Substate pairings announced: Hawks, Jaguars to open postseason at home
The boys' substate soccer pairings have been announced by the Iowa High School Athletic Association. Second-ranked Ankeny (15-1) is the top seed in Class 3A Substate 1 and will host a semifinal game on Monday, May 23 at 6:30 p.m. The Hawks will play the winner of a quarterfinal between Sioux City North (9-4) and Sioux City West (5-7). No. 15 Ames (7-4) … [Read more...] about Substate pairings announced: Hawks, Jaguars to open postseason at home
‘We’re done for the year’: Season ends for Hawks at district tournament
A couple of close losses brought the Ankeny boys' tennis team's season to an end on Tuesday. The Hawks competed in a Class 2A district tournament at Waukee Northwest and needed to finish among the top three teams to advance to substate play. They were unable to extend their season. Waukee Northwest easily captured the district title and will move on to … [Read more...] about ‘We’re done for the year’: Season ends for Hawks at district tournament
Centennial girls top Ames, clinch share of CIML Iowa Conference crown
The Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team clinched at least a share of the CIML Iowa Conference title with a 1-0 victory at Ames on Tuesday. The third-ranked Jaguars improved to 5-0 in the league and 13-2 overall with their ninth straight win. It was their fourth shutout in a row and their 12th of the season. "Defensively, any of the 11 girls who were … [Read more...] about Centennial girls top Ames, clinch share of CIML Iowa Conference crown
Jaguars capture district crown, advance 3 players to state tournament
During the regular season, the Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team posted a dual-meet record of 5-7. A tough schedule paid off for the Jaguars on Monday. Overcoming hot and windy conditions, Centennial won a Class 2A district tournament at the Prairie Ridge courts with 23 points. The Jaguars will advance to a substate team tournament. "We were super … [Read more...] about Jaguars capture district crown, advance 3 players to state tournament
Jaguars place 4th, Hawkettes finish 9th on hot, windy day at Beaver Creek
Monday's Waukee Invitational at Beaver Creek Golf Course was played under some adverse conditions. The field of 58 girls' golfers had to deal with temperatures that soared into the 90s, as well as high humidity, gusty winds and a wet course that was soaked by rain over the weekend. "It was our first hot day to play golf!" said Ankeny Centennial coach … [Read more...] about Jaguars place 4th, Hawkettes finish 9th on hot, windy day at Beaver Creek
Ankeny Fanatic Preps of the Week: Grace Miller and Gabby Schnepf, girls’ golf
Senior Grace Miller has helped the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team to a 3-2 record in the CIML Iowa Conference, while senior Gabby Schnepf has helped Ankeny to a 3-2 mark. Miller ranks fifth among the Jaguars with a nine-hole average of 53.6. She carded a 98 last Monday to help Centennial to a fourth-place finish in the Dragon Invitational at Jester … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Preps of the Week: Grace Miller and Gabby Schnepf, girls’ golf
‘They deserved that one’: Dragons hand Ankeny boys their first loss in 2 OTs
It took a team effort for the Ankeny boys' soccer squad to win its first 14 games of the season. When the top-ranked Hawks finally suffered their first loss on Friday, it was a team effort as well. "We're all accountable for this one, myself included," Ankeny coach Marcus Varnum said after the Hawks lost to No. 5 Johnston, 3-2, in double overtime at … [Read more...] about ‘They deserved that one’: Dragons hand Ankeny boys their first loss in 2 OTs
‘The experience was fantastic’: Jaguars face state’s top teams at Valley Invite
Alli Gustafson wasn't worried about the wins and losses on Friday. The Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis coach was just happy that her team was able to compete in the Valley Invitational. Facing some of the state's top teams, the Jaguars won only five of 20 matches in the tournament. But it was still a productive day. "Our competition today was … [Read more...] about ‘The experience was fantastic’: Jaguars face state’s top teams at Valley Invite
KEN-SATIONAL!: Goal by Macke in final seconds gives Ankeny dramatic OT win
As the final seconds ticked off the clock during the second overtime of Friday's game at Johnston, the Ankeny girls' soccer team appeared to be headed to a shootout. But senior midfielder Kennedy Macke had other ideas. Macke curved a shot into the goal with about 2 seconds left to give the fourth-ranked Hawkettes a dramatic 1-0 victory in the … [Read more...] about KEN-SATIONAL!: Goal by Macke in final seconds gives Ankeny dramatic OT win
Ishibwami gets ‘off the schneid’, scores 2 goals in Centennial’s win over Scarlets
Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer coach Brian Duax was hoping that his team's leading scorer, Rashidi Ishibwami, could get untracked during Friday's non-conference game at Des Moines East. Ishibwami had five shots in Tuesday's overtime loss to top-ranked Ankeny, but was unable to convert any of them. Three nights later, the junior forward scored the … [Read more...] about Ishibwami gets ‘off the schneid’, scores 2 goals in Centennial’s win over Scarlets
Jaguars get hat tricks from Pennington, Fair in 9-0 victory over East girls
The Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team struggled to solve Des Moines East's goalkeeper during Friday's non-conference game at Centennial. The third-ranked Jaguars led by just 1-0 at halftime, despite dominating the run of play throughout the first 40 minutes. "We found ourselves getting into the 18 (repeatedly), but East’s keeper put on an absolute … [Read more...] about Jaguars get hat tricks from Pennington, Fair in 9-0 victory over East girls
Hawkettes roll to wins over S.E. Polk, Norwalk at Ankeny Quadrangular
The eighth-ranked Ankeny girls' tennis team tuned up for postseason play by posting a pair of victories on Friday at the Ankeny Quadrangular. The Hawkettes rolled to a 10-1 victory over Southeast Polk and also defeated Norwalk, 8-3. They were also supposed to play Marshalltown, but that match was cancelled due to a lack of time and the fact that the two … [Read more...] about Hawkettes roll to wins over S.E. Polk, Norwalk at Ankeny Quadrangular
‘I knew UNI was where I wanted to be’: Ankeny’s Fulk to run for Panthers
Ankeny sprinter Eva Fulk has committed to join the Northern Iowa women's track and field program. Fulk said the process of choosing a school was an easy one for her. "I did look at a few other schools in the Midwest, but it didn’t take me long to choose and it wasn't a tough decision," she said. "Once I saw the school and watched a practice, I knew UNI … [Read more...] about ‘I knew UNI was where I wanted to be’: Ankeny’s Fulk to run for Panthers
Jaguars, Hawkettes earn No. 1 seeds in Class 3A regional pairings from IGHSAU
The Ankeny Centennial and Ankeny girls' soccer teams have both earned No. 1 seeds in the Class 3A regional pairings that were announced Friday by the Iowa Girls' High School Athletic Union. The third-ranked Jaguars (11-2) will host either Des Moines East (3-10) or Des Moines North (1-10) in a Region 3 semifinal on May 24 at 6 p.m. The Scarlets will play a … [Read more...] about Jaguars, Hawkettes earn No. 1 seeds in Class 3A regional pairings from IGHSAU
Hawkettes place 2nd at CIML meet; Leazer sets Jaguars’ mark in long jump
While the Ankeny girls' track team won five events in the CIML Iowa Conference meet on Wednesday, crosstown rival Ankeny Centennial earned a pair of victories and also had a good night at Waukee Northwest. The host Wolves won the seven-team meet with 189 points. The Hawkettes placed second with 149. "We had a very strong showing," said Ankeny coach … [Read more...] about Hawkettes place 2nd at CIML meet; Leazer sets Jaguars’ mark in long jump
Jaguars edge Ankeny boys for 3rd place at CIML Iowa Conference meet
The Ankeny Centennial boys' track team enjoyed some success on Wednesday at Fort Dodge, where the Jaguars will return on May 12 for a Class 4A district meet. Centennial placed third among seven squads in the CIML Iowa Conference meet with 116 points. Ankeny took fourth with 112. Waukee Northwest easily captured the conference title in its first season … [Read more...] about Jaguars edge Ankeny boys for 3rd place at CIML Iowa Conference meet