The Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team evened its overall record at 2-2 with a 10-1 victory over visiting Des Moines Roosevelt in a non-conference meet on Tuesday. The only win for the Roughriders (2-1) came at No. 3 singles, where Addie Pennington won by default over Centennial's Rozzie Sterling. "Rozzie had to forfeit due to illness in the middle … [Read more...] about ‘The girls all played super well’: Jaguars roll past Roosevelt, even mark at 2-2
Hawkettes place 3rd, Jaguars finish 7th on ‘quiet night’ at Jim Duea Invitational
The weather this spring has been so consistently bad that Tuesday's Jim Duea Invitational at Ames was held under mild conditions by comparison. "It was a cold, cold night, but at least it wasn't windy," said Ankeny Centennial girls' track coach Andrew Kruzich. "That feels like half a win this season with the way it's been going." Waukee Northwest won … [Read more...] about Hawkettes place 3rd, Jaguars finish 7th on ‘quiet night’ at Jim Duea Invitational
Hawkettes spread ball around, get 2 goals from 4 different players in road win
Emma Gott, Avery Matthews, Liz Proctor and Eden Gibson each scored a pair of goals and the second-ranked Ankeny girls' soccer team rolled to a 10-0 victory at Marshalltown in a CIML Iowa Conference game on Tuesday. Allie Heller and Brooke Harrington each added a goal for the Hawkettes, who improved to 2-0 in the conference and 7-0 overall. Marshalltown's … [Read more...] about Hawkettes spread ball around, get 2 goals from 4 different players in road win
Centennial golfers edge Hawkettes by 4 strokes, earn first win over rival since ’18
For the first time since 2018, the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team won a dual meet against its crosstown rival. The Jaguars defeated Ankeny, 195-199, on Tuesday at Otter Creek Golf Course. They raised their record to 2-1 in the CIML Iowa Conference, while the Hawkettes dropped to 1-1. "Considering the cold weather, we were happy with breaking the … [Read more...] about Centennial golfers edge Hawkettes by 4 strokes, earn first win over rival since ’18
No. 1 Dowling girls blank Ankeny, even without defending state singles champ
The Dowling Catholic girls' tennis team might be the state's best squad--even without Allison Szalay. The top-ranked Maroons posted an 11-0 victory in a non-conference meet at No. 9 Ankeny on Tuesday. They played without Szalay, the defending Class 2A champion in singles. Szalay also plays goalkeeper for the Dowling girls' soccer squad and dislocated … [Read more...] about No. 1 Dowling girls blank Ankeny, even without defending state singles champ
Ankeny girls beat No. 5 Dowling Catholic for their 6th consecutive shutout
In its first six games, the Ankeny girls' soccer team has found a winning formula. Don't give up any goals. Find the net at least one time. Celebrate a victory. "If we're not conceding goals, we only have to score one and then we're winning games," said Ankeny coach Simon Brown. The second-ranked Hawkettes improved to 6-0 by defeating No. 5 Dowling … [Read more...] about Ankeny girls beat No. 5 Dowling Catholic for their 6th consecutive shutout
‘It was an awesome team effort’: Jaguars dominate 2nd half for 5-0 win over SEP
It took awhile for the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team to figure out its opponent on a chilly Monday night. After scoring just one goal in the first half, the fourth-ranked Jaguars added four more in the second half to defeat visiting Southeast Polk, 5-0, in a non-conference game. "All in all, it was an awesome team effort," said Centennial … [Read more...] about ‘It was an awesome team effort’: Jaguars dominate 2nd half for 5-0 win over SEP
‘They believed in me before anyone else did’: Four-star QB Kohl picks Cyclones
Ankeny quarterback JJ Kohl had scholarship offers from schools all over the country. In the end, he decided to stay close to home. The junior announced his verbal commitment on Monday night to play football at Iowa State, beginning in the fall of 2023. "It wasn’t an easy decision," said Kohl. "I had some other schools that I was considering, and I … [Read more...] about ‘They believed in me before anyone else did’: Four-star QB Kohl picks Cyclones
Hawkettes cruise past Mason City, will host No. 1 Dowling Catholic on Tuesday
The Ankeny girls' tennis players had more problems with the conditions on Monday than they did with their opponent. Overcoming cold temperatures and winds of 30-40 mph, the ninth-ranked Hawkettes rolled to an 11-0 victory at Mason City in a CIML Iowa Conference matchup. "I was proud we were able to endure some of the worst conditions I’ve experienced … [Read more...] about Hawkettes cruise past Mason City, will host No. 1 Dowling Catholic on Tuesday
Jaguars overcome blustery conditions, beat Marshalltown for coach’s first victory
The Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team picked up its first win under new coach Alli Gustafson on Monday. The Jaguars posted a 7-4 victory at Marshalltown on a cold and windy afternoon. They improved to 1-1 in the CIML Iowa Conference and 1-2 overall, while the Bobcats' records dropped to 0-1 and 0-3. "When the meet started, the temperature was 32 … [Read more...] about Jaguars overcome blustery conditions, beat Marshalltown for coach’s first victory
Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Evan Larson, Ankeny Centennial boys’ soccer
Senior defender Evan Larson has helped the sixth-ranked Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team to a 6-1 record. The Jaguars posted a 5-0 victory at Southeast Polk on Friday after defeating visiting Urbandale, 3-2, in a shootout on Tuesday. Larson played a key role on last year's squad that went 15-5 and qualified for the Class 3A state tournament. He was … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Evan Larson, Ankeny Centennial boys’ soccer
Hawks earn 4 victories at Duncan Invite; Centennial’s Dietz captures shot put
Saturday was a good day for the Ankeny boys' track team. It wasn't bad for Ankeny Centennial either. The two squads combined for five victories in the Jim Duncan Invitational at Drake Stadium. The Hawks had four of those wins on a chilly day. "We competed very well," said Ankeny coach Nick Nelson. "It was a long, cold day, but the athletes showed up … [Read more...] about Hawks earn 4 victories at Duncan Invite; Centennial’s Dietz captures shot put
Hawkettes win 4 events at Jim Duncan Invite; Jaguars get ‘a lot of nice efforts’
The Ankeny girls' track team showed off its many strengths in the Jim Duncan Invitational on Saturday at Drake Stadium. Crosstown rival Ankeny Centennial enjoyed a few highlights, too. The Hawkettes won four events and had six other top-five finishes. "Every meet we feel like we put another few pieces together," said Ankeny coach Thomas Cotter. "We … [Read more...] about Hawkettes win 4 events at Jim Duncan Invite; Jaguars get ‘a lot of nice efforts’
Jaguars edge Bettendorf, then tumble to Cedar Falls at Marshalltown Invitational
The Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team split a pair of matches on Saturday at the Marshalltown Invitational. The Jaguars defeated Bettendorf, 5-4, for their first win of the season. They later dropped a 10-1 decision to Cedar Falls. "We are getting better every week," said Centennial coach Tami Lewton, whose team is now 1-3 on the year. "When … [Read more...] about Jaguars edge Bettendorf, then tumble to Cedar Falls at Marshalltown Invitational
Ankeny boys notch 3 shutouts at Valley Invitational, raise their record to 9-0
The Ankeny boys' soccer team just keeps rolling along. The Hawks won three games over the weekend at the Valley Invitational--all of them by shutout. They posted a 3-0 victory over Norwalk on Friday, then followed with a 3-0 win over Sioux City East and a 6-0 triumph over Council Bluffs Lincoln on Saturday. "We had a successful weekend," said Ankeny … [Read more...] about Ankeny boys notch 3 shutouts at Valley Invitational, raise their record to 9-0
No. 1 Valley girls score late goal to win showdown against No. 4 Centennial
Don't be surprised if the Ankeny Centennial and Valley girls' soccer teams meet again. The two CIML rivals have collided in the Class 3A state tournament in two of the last four seasons. Top-ranked Valley escaped with a 1-0 victory on Friday in a non-conference game at No. 4 Centennial. The contest was played amid chilly conditions. "We definitely … [Read more...] about No. 1 Valley girls score late goal to win showdown against No. 4 Centennial
Hawkettes dominate Boone Invitational, capture overall crown with 143 points
Kira Smith and the Ankeny girls' tennis team dominated the Boone Invitational on Friday. Smith won the No. 1 singles flight without losing a single game in three matches, and the Hawkettes easily captured the overall crown with 143 points. They won five of the six flights in the four-team tournament. "The results this year show both how much we've … [Read more...] about Hawkettes dominate Boone Invitational, capture overall crown with 143 points
‘It’s really fun to watch’: Heckenlaible gets hat trick; Jaguars roll past S.E. Polk
Truckie found another gear on Friday night. Andrew Heckenlaible recorded a hat trick in the first half, and the fourth-ranked Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team went on to post a 5-0 victory at Southeast Polk in a non-conference game. "He played well tonight," Centennial coach Brian Duax said of Heckenlaible. "When him and Ty (Duax) and Rashidi … [Read more...] about ‘It’s really fun to watch’: Heckenlaible gets hat trick; Jaguars roll past S.E. Polk
Waukee Northwest sweeps past Ankeny boys for 11-0 victory, stays unbeaten
The Ankeny boys' tennis team ran into a buzzsaw on Friday. The Hawks dropped an 11-0 decision at Waukee Northwest in a CIML Iowa Conference matchup. The Wolves won all 11 matches in straight sets. Northwest improved its record to 3-0 and has yet to lose a match this season. The Wolves also posted 11-0 wins over Ames and Southeast Polk. Ankeny fell … [Read more...] about Waukee Northwest sweeps past Ankeny boys for 11-0 victory, stays unbeaten
Peterson wins twice, but Jaguars suffer 9-2 loss to unbeaten Valley boys
Despite some strong performances by Caleb Peterson, the Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team dropped a 9-2 decision at Valley in a non-conference meet on Friday. Peterson rolled to a 6-1, 6-2 victory over Cam Johnson in the No. 1 singles match. He then teamed up with Kellen Jones for a 6-1, 6-4 triumph over Johnson and Beck Sissel at No. 1 … [Read more...] about Peterson wins twice, but Jaguars suffer 9-2 loss to unbeaten Valley boys