Ankeny Centennial's Tommy Collins screamed with joy as he crossed the finish line in the boys' 4x400 relay at the Drake Relays on Thursday. Collins ran the final 400 meters in 48.69 seconds, surging ahead of Valley's Matthew Mahoney and allowing the Jaguars to place second in the event with a time of 3:22.54. "We're definitely super happy about the … [Read more...] about After placing 4th in 400, Collins anchors Jaguars to runner-up finish in 4×400
Centennial tennis teams sweep “Pink Out” event against rival Ankeny
Thursday's Jag-Hawk doubleheader at the Prairie Ridge courts featured a lot of great tennis and four teams battling a common opponent. "It was a fantastic night for our fifth annual 'Pink Out' event," said Ankeny Centennial boys' coach Tami Lewton. "It was so awesome to see four teams about to compete come together to fight one enemy--cancer." All four … [Read more...] about Centennial tennis teams sweep “Pink Out” event against rival Ankeny
‘We had a tremendous day’: Hawkettes show off their depth at Drake Relays
When the Ankeny girls' track team won the 4x100 relay at the Class 4A state meet two years ago, the Hawkettes were known as a squad with a lot of sprint speed. This year's team has proven to be very strong in multiple areas. Ankeny showed off its depth on Thursday at the Drake Relays, where the Hawkettes medaled in six events and had five top-five … [Read more...] about ‘We had a tremendous day’: Hawkettes show off their depth at Drake Relays
‘It was great to be back at the Relays’: Centennial girls medal in 3 events
With the high school portion of the Drake Relays condensed into one day, the Ankeny Centennial girls' track team was forced to make some tough choices on Thursday. Two of the Jaguars' top individual qualifiers--Kathryn Vortherms in the 400 and Rondi Quass in the 3,000--decided to skip those races in order to focus on other events. And the strategy paid … [Read more...] about ‘It was great to be back at the Relays’: Centennial girls medal in 3 events
Ankeny golfers place 4th at Dickey Invite; Jaguars earn 8th-place finish
As the weather improved on Thursday, so did the scores for many of the girls' golf teams competing in the Toni Dickey Invitational at Otter Creek. Ankeny placed fourth under the sunny skies. The Hawkettes posted a 373 total on their home course. "I was very proud of all of the girls today!" said Ankeny coach Seth Hagarty. "They all improved in … [Read more...] about Ankeny golfers place 4th at Dickey Invite; Jaguars earn 8th-place finish
‘We needed that chip off our shoulder’: Lynn guides Ankeny girls past J-Hawks
Sarah Lynn was a standout player for the Ankeny girls' soccer team several years ago. Someday, she'd like to coach her own squad. On Tuesday, Lynn got a chance to do just that when Ankeny coach Simon Brown was unable to attend the Hawkettes' game against visiting Urbandale. Brown, who also coaches the William Penn men's team, was on his way to Florida … [Read more...] about ‘We needed that chip off our shoulder’: Lynn guides Ankeny girls past J-Hawks
Ankeny golfers top Jaguars, will host Toni Dickey Invite on Thursday at Otter Creek
The cold and windy weather on Wednesday was more conducive for football than golf. But that didn't stop the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial girls' golf teams from showing some progress in their dual meet at Briarwood Golf Club. The visiting Hawkettes posted a 187-211 victory to defeat Centennial for the second straight time. They also won the 2019 matchup … [Read more...] about Ankeny golfers top Jaguars, will host Toni Dickey Invite on Thursday at Otter Creek
Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 133
Boys’ track coaches Nick Nelson of Ankeny and Nate Smith of Ankeny Centennial were the guests on the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by Coldwell Banker Mid-America. … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 133
Ex-Centennial star Robinson earns third-team All-American honors
A record six members of the top-ranked Wisconsin volleyball team--including former Ankeny Centennial star Devyn Robinson--have earned American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) All-America honors, the organization announced on Wednesday. Robinson was named to the third team. Just the fourth Badger to earn All-America honors as a freshman, Robinson … [Read more...] about Ex-Centennial star Robinson earns third-team All-American honors
‘It isn’t the end of the world’: Urbandale boys snap Hawks’ winning streak
There's no reason for the Ankeny boys' soccer team to panic. But coach Marcus Varnum is hoping that the Hawks can learn from Tuesday's 2-1 loss at Urbandale. "The sky isn't falling. It isn't the end of the world," said Varnum, whose team had its six-game winning streak snapped. "But we can't casually walk away from this one. We're going to see … [Read more...] about ‘It isn’t the end of the world’: Urbandale boys snap Hawks’ winning streak
‘It was a thing of beauty’: Jaguars finish rout with 5 goals in 16 minutes
Even though the Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team held a 5-0 halftime lead against visiting Ottumwa on Tuesday, the Jaguars weren't clicking on all cylinders. "We missed plenty of chances," said Centennial coach Brian Duax. "We weren't as clinical as I wanted us to be in front of the net." After a pep talk from Duax, the Jaguars responded with five … [Read more...] about ‘It was a thing of beauty’: Jaguars finish rout with 5 goals in 16 minutes
Mackaman’s rally sparks Centennial boys to 6-5 victory over Roughriders
Senior Nic Mackaman fought off several match points to win the No. 3 singles match on Tuesday, sparking the Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team to a 6-5 victory over visiting Des Moines Roosevelt. Mackaman rallied from a 9-4 deficit in the super-tiebreaker to defeat Alex Russell in three sets, 6-2, 2-6, 13-11. That win proved to be the difference as the … [Read more...] about Mackaman’s rally sparks Centennial boys to 6-5 victory over Roughriders
Jaguars tune up for showdown against Ankeny with 10-1 win at Roosevelt
The Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team was missing one of its top players on Tuesday. The Jaguars did just fine without her. Centennial rolled to a 10-1 victory at Des Moines Roosevelt in a non-conference meet. "Claudia Guan was ill so we had to experiment with some new (doubles) teams, and the girls responded well," said Centennial coach Armando … [Read more...] about Jaguars tune up for showdown against Ankeny with 10-1 win at Roosevelt
‘The ball was shared around the field’: Jaguars erupt for 11 goals in 40 minutes
After struggling to find the net on Monday, the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team didn't have that problem 24 hours later. The Jaguars scored 11 goals in the first half to defeat host Ottumwa, 11-0, in a non-conference game on Tuesday. The contest ended at halftime via the mercy rule. "It was kind of the opposite of our game against Ames (on … [Read more...] about ‘The ball was shared around the field’: Jaguars erupt for 11 goals in 40 minutes
Blimpie Sub of the Week: Avry Olson, Ankeny boys’ soccer
Sophomore forward Avry Olson has helped the Ankeny boys' soccer team to a 6-2 record. He scored the Hawks' only goal in their 2-1 loss at Urbandale on Tuesday. "Avry is an attacking player for us that has played good minutes off the bench," said Ankeny coach Marcus Varnum. "He had a bit of (an injury) on Saturday against Norwalk and wasn't quite ready to … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Avry Olson, Ankeny boys’ soccer
Hawks drop 9-2 decision to Dowling, will play Centennial on Thursday
Dowling Catholic's Daniel Lu is one of the state's top boys' tennis players. The rest of the Maroons' squad is pretty good, too. Lu won both of his matches without dropping a single game and visiting Dowling posted a 9-2 victory over Ankeny on Tuesday at the Prairie Ridge courts. "They're tough," said Ankeny coach Ron Miller. "But we're maybe not as … [Read more...] about Hawks drop 9-2 decision to Dowling, will play Centennial on Thursday
Dowling girls show why Ankeny coach has been voting them No. 1 every week
Ankeny girls' tennis coach Steve Smith has been voting Dowling Catholic No. 1 in the Class 2A rankings every week. The Maroons showed why on Tuesday. Dowling rolled to an 11-0 victory over the visiting Hawkettes in a non-conference meet. "Dowling’s top four (players) are the best 1-4 in the state," Smith said. "I’ve coached all of them either at … [Read more...] about Dowling girls show why Ankeny coach has been voting them No. 1 every week
Overberg’s goal lifts Centennial girls to 1-0 victory over Little Cyclones
Elizabeth Overberg was trying to set up one of her Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer teammates for a go-ahead goal. She ended up scoring the goal herself. The senior midfielder found the net for her team-leading fourth goal of the season to give the Jaguars a 1-0 victory over visiting Ames on Monday. "I saw my outside forward creeping in, so I knew … [Read more...] about Overberg’s goal lifts Centennial girls to 1-0 victory over Little Cyclones
‘It was a big day for us’: Ankeny boys win shootouts against Norwalk, Valley
You don't want to get into a shootout with the Ankeny boys' soccer team. The Hawks showed again on Saturday that they know how to prevail in penalty kicks, winning a pair of shootouts at the Valley Invitational. They posted back-to-back 3-2 victories over Norwalk and Valley, winning both shootouts by a 4-3 margin. "It was a big day for us," said Ankeny … [Read more...] about ‘It was a big day for us’: Ankeny boys win shootouts against Norwalk, Valley
Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Megan Sommerfeld, Ankeny girls’ tennis
Senior Megan Sommerfeld is the No. 1 player for the Ankeny girls' tennis team. She has helped the Hawkettes to a 2-1 record. Sommerfeld has posted a 2-1 mark in singles. She has also teamed up with Abby Johnson for a 4-2 record at No. 1 doubles. Here is some inside info on Sommerfeld: How is the season going thus far? I feel like the season has … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Megan Sommerfeld, Ankeny girls’ tennis