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‘A recipe for disaster’: Ankeny’s offensive woes continue in OT loss to Spartans

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A second shutout loss in three days has left the Ankeny girls' soccer team searching for answers. The Hawkettes battled Pleasant Valley into overtime before dropping a 1-0 decision on Saturday at the Bettendorf Invitational. The loss followed a similar 1-0 setback at Dowling Catholic on Thursday. "Scoring goals has obviously been a problem the last two … [Read more...] about ‘A recipe for disaster’: Ankeny’s offensive woes continue in OT loss to Spartans

Jaguars drop 6-3 decision to Cedar Falls, then roll to 9-0 win over Bettendorf

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A long road trip to Bettendorf ended the same way it began for the Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team--with a .500 record. The Jaguars entered Saturday with a 2-2 record, and they returned home with a 3-3 mark. After dropping a 6-3 decision to Cedar Falls, Centennial bounced back with a 9-0 victory over Bettendorf. "It was a great day of team building … [Read more...] about Jaguars drop 6-3 decision to Cedar Falls, then roll to 9-0 win over Bettendorf

Ankeny, Centennial teams to be well represented at Drake Relays

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The 111th Drake Relays will be held Thursday through Saturday at Drake Stadium. All of the high schools events will be held on Thursday before limited fans. Several athletes from Ankeny have qualified in multiple individual events. They are Lauren McMahon and Shelby Romig of Ankeny and Kathryn Vortherms and Rondi Quass of Ankeny Centennial in the girls' … [Read more...] about Ankeny, Centennial teams to be well represented at Drake Relays

Centennial’s Fisher commits to Mustangs, will reunite with ex-teammate Jones

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Another Ankeny Centennial softball pitcher has made her college plans. This one will be reuniting with a former teammate. Maggie Fisher has committed to play for Morningside University in Sioux City. She announced her decision via Twitter on Friday. "I'm so excited and so blessed to announce my commitment to further my academic and softball careers … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Fisher commits to Mustangs, will reunite with ex-teammate Jones

Heckenliable brothers spark Centennial boys to 3-1 victory at Urbandale

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Senior Jack Heckenliable was expected to be one of the leaders this season for the Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team. His younger brother, Andrew, has emerged as a key player, too. Both Jack and Andrew scored goals late in the second half to give the Jaguars a 3-1 victory at Urbandale in a non-conference game on Friday. "The Heckenliable boys are … [Read more...] about Heckenliable brothers spark Centennial boys to 3-1 victory at Urbandale

‘The girls ended up taking care of business’: Jaguars win via mercy rule

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After playing three consecutive games that went down to the wire, the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team needed a breather. The Jaguars got one on Friday night. Centennial traveled to Marshalltown for its CIML Iowa Conference opener and rolled to a 10-0 victory over the Bobcats. The game ended early via the 10-goal mercy rule when Macie Langstraat … [Read more...] about ‘The girls ended up taking care of business’: Jaguars win via mercy rule

Centennial’s Jensen to play basketball at Simpson College

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Ankeny Centennial senior Brock Jensen has committed to play basketball at Simpson College. Jensen, a forward, picked the Storm over several other schools. "I looked at Simpson, Grand View, Central, Morningside, Coe, Midland and Wartburg," said Jensen. "I liked the coach and their staff; their players are awesome to be around, and the atmosphere of the … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Jensen to play basketball at Simpson College

Indiana State’s Kooker named to all-MVC first team

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Former Ankeny soccer star Chloee Kooker has been named to the all-Missouri Valley Conference first team. Kooker, a sophomore midfielder at Indiana State, started all 10 matches for the Sycamores during the 2021 spring season. She recorded 895 minutes of action, including at least 90 minutes in nine of the 10 games. Kooker had three shots throughout the … [Read more...] about Indiana State’s Kooker named to all-MVC first team

Centennial girls lose just 15 games while blanking Bobcats, 11-0

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The Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team earned its first dual-meet victory in convincing fashion on Thursday. The fifth-ranked Jaguars routed visiting Marshalltown, 11-0, in their CIML Iowa Conference opener. They evened their overall record at 1-1. Centennial won all 11 matches in straight sets, five of them by scores of 6-0, 6-0. The Jaguars lost … [Read more...] about Centennial girls lose just 15 games while blanking Bobcats, 11-0

Jaguars win 5 events at Waukee Invite, while Miller shines for Ankeny boys

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' track team tuned up for next week's Drake Relays with a second-place finish in the Class AA division of the Waukee Invitational on Thursday. The Jaguars won five events, including three relays, and finished with 143 points. Ankeny took fifth in the six-team field with 56 points. Waukee won the meet with 185 points. The … [Read more...] about Jaguars win 5 events at Waukee Invite, while Miller shines for Ankeny boys

Ankeny boys rebound from first loss with 9-2 victory over Fort Dodge

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The Ankeny boys' tennis team bounced back from its first loss of the season with a 9-2 victory over visiting Fort Dodge on Thursday. It was the CIML Iowa Conference opener for the Hawks, who had dropped an 11-0 decision at Waukee on Tuesday. They are now 3-1 on the season. "Our experience showed," said Ankeny coach Ron Miller. "They were very … [Read more...] about Ankeny boys rebound from first loss with 9-2 victory over Fort Dodge

Hawkettes roll to victory at Fort Dodge with ‘murderer’s row’ coming up next

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The Ankeny girls' tennis team may have spent more time on the bus Thursday than it did on the courts. The Hawkettes traveled to Fort Dodge for their CIML Iowa Conference opener, and they came away with a dominant 11-0 victory. They won all 11 matches in straight sets, losing a combined total of just 29 games on the day. "Our depth really was evident in … [Read more...] about Hawkettes roll to victory at Fort Dodge with ‘murderer’s row’ coming up next

Unbeaten Dowling Catholic hands Hawkettes their first loss of the season

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The Ankeny girls' soccer team couldn't find a way to score a goal during Thursday's game at Dowling Catholic. The Hawkettes are not alone. The Maroons got a goal from Julia Moore midway through the second half and posted a 1-0 victory for their fourth consecutive shutout. They have outscored their opponents by a 14-0 margin this season. "We probably … [Read more...] about Unbeaten Dowling Catholic hands Hawkettes their first loss of the season

‘We basically ignored team scores’: Jags, Hawkettes focus on Drake qualifying

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Thursday's Chuck Silvey Invitational at Urbandale provided one last opportunity for the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial girls' track teams to qualify some events for the Drake Relays. It produced some mixed results. In the end, though, both Ankeny coach Thomas Cotter and Centennial coach Andrew Kruzich were mostly happy with the outcomes. "Our focus … [Read more...] about ‘We basically ignored team scores’: Jags, Hawkettes focus on Drake qualifying

Centennial golfers struggle away from home course, fall to Marshalltown

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The Marshalltown girls' golf team completed a sweep of both Ankeny schools by defeating visiting Ankeny Centennial, 189-241, on Thursday at Elmwood Country Club. The Bobcats, who posted a 17-stroke victory over Ankeny on Tuesday at Otter Creek, were led to the win by junior Amber Henson. Henson shot a 3-over-par 38 to finish 11 strokes ahead of teammate … [Read more...] about Centennial golfers struggle away from home course, fall to Marshalltown

Centennial boys drop 7-4 decision at Marshalltown in top-10 matchup

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Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis coach Tami Lewton saw some progress from her squad on Thursday at Marshalltown. But the Jaguars still have some more work to do. The host Bobcats relied on their depth to defeat Centennial, 7-4, in a CIML Iowa Conference dual meet. The Jaguars dropped to 1-1 in the league and 2-2 overall. "It was a tough night," said … [Read more...] about Centennial boys drop 7-4 decision at Marshalltown in top-10 matchup

Rhoads wins Ankeny Fanatic’s NCAA Tournament pool

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Tony Rhoads of Ankeny is the winner of the Ankeny Fanatic NCAA Tournament pool. He receives a $50 gift card from the Yankee Clipper. Rhoads finished with 93 points. He was the only person to correctly pick Baylor to win the tournament. Nate Tobey placed second with 77 points. He was the winner of the 2019 NCAA Tournament pool as well as the 2019 … [Read more...] about Rhoads wins Ankeny Fanatic’s NCAA Tournament pool

Jaguars rely on their depth to defeat Mason City golfers by 8 strokes

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The Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team posted a 223-231 victory over visiting Mason City in its CIML Iowa Conference dual-meet opener on Wednesday at Briarwood Golf Club. Mason City's Sophie Lunning carded a 49 to earn medalist honors, but Centennial relied on its depth to win the meet. All six of the Jaguars posted a better score than the Mohawks' Kylie … [Read more...] about Jaguars rely on their depth to defeat Mason City golfers by 8 strokes

Centennial pitcher Wendt to play softball at Northwestern College

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Ankeny Centennial pitcher Jenna Wendt has committed to play softball at Northwestern College in Orange City. Wendt said she narrowed her choices down to Northwestern and Central College before picking the Red Raiders. "I was open to all of my opportunities when I began my recruitment process; however, moving closer to my commitment, I made the decision … [Read more...] about Centennial pitcher Wendt to play softball at Northwestern College