During his many seasons as the Ankeny boys' basketball coach, John Petersen often had to replace some standout seniors from the previous year's squad. However, the current Ankeny Centennial girls' golf coach now faces an unprecedented rebuilding job. Due partially to the COVID-19 pandemic that wiped out the 2020 season, the Jaguars have no returning … [Read more...] about Inexperienced Jaguars to open season Monday by hosting Centennial Invite
ALL IN THE FAMILY: Ankeny’s Bosch to follow in her sisters’ footsteps
Megan Bosch has decided to follow in her sisters' footsteps. The Ankeny senior has signed a letter of intent to join the Northwestern College women's track and field and cross country programs. Her sister Katie was a standout runner for the Red Raiders, and another sister--Emily--is currently a senior on the Northwestern softball team. "My three older … [Read more...] about ALL IN THE FAMILY: Ankeny’s Bosch to follow in her sisters’ footsteps
Jaguars rally past Waverly-Shell Rock, give Allen his 100th career victory
Chris Allen's 100th career coaching victory at Ankeny Centennial turned out to be a memorable one. The Jaguars rallied from a 1-0 halftime deficit to beat Waverly-Shell Rock, 3-2, in a non-conference girls' soccer game on Friday. The season opener was part of the inaugural Ankeny and Centennial Crosstown Invitational. "It feels really good," said … [Read more...] about Jaguars rally past Waverly-Shell Rock, give Allen his 100th career victory
Jaguars earn runner-up finish at Johnston Invite behind Petersen, Gustafson
The Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team took second place in the Johnston Invitational on Friday. The tournament featured three of the top six teams in Class 2A. Top-ranked Dowling Catholic won the team title. The No. 6 Jaguars edged No. 4 Valley for the runner-up spot after losing to the Tigers, 6-5, in their season opener on Tuesday. Abbie Petersen … [Read more...] about Jaguars earn runner-up finish at Johnston Invite behind Petersen, Gustafson
Coe’s Teeple named American Rivers Conference Most Valuable Player
Former Ankeny Centennial volleyball standout Elli Teeple made some history on Thursday. The Coe College setter was named the American Rivers Conference Volleyball MVP, becoming the first Kohawk women's player to earn the league's MVP award. The junior has now earned all-conference honors in three straight seasons. Teeple was among a record six Coe … [Read more...] about Coe’s Teeple named American Rivers Conference Most Valuable Player
Hawks get early goal from Hunter Yeatts in 1-0 victory over Dowling Catholic
The rainy conditions turned the Ankeny High School soccer field into a slippery mess on Thursday night. It didn't seem to bother Hunter Yeatts and his teammates on the Ankeny boys' squad. Yeatts scored the game's only goal early in the first half and the Hawks went on to defeat Dowling Catholic, 1-0, in a CIML non-conference game. "It was a good one … [Read more...] about Hawks get early goal from Hunter Yeatts in 1-0 victory over Dowling Catholic
Wisconsin freshman Robinson named to all-Big Ten Conference first team
It didn't take long for Wisconsin's Devyn Robinson to become a force in the Big Ten Conference. The former Ankeny Centennial volleyball star has been named to the all-Big Ten first team, the league office announced on Wednesday. The freshman middle blocker and right-side hitter has helped the Badgers to a 15-0 record this season. Robinson has racked up … [Read more...] about Wisconsin freshman Robinson named to all-Big Ten Conference first team
‘He’s a really special player’: Obia’s hat trick leads Valley boys past Jaguars
Valley's Jaren Obia is one of the state's top boys' soccer players. He's even better when he's getting some help. Obia had a hat trick on Tuesday to lead the Tigers to a 4-2 victory over visiting Ankeny Centennial. The Jaguars' record dropped to 1-2 on the season. Centennial coach Brian Duax praised Obia, but said that his team gave the Valley star … [Read more...] about ‘He’s a really special player’: Obia’s hat trick leads Valley boys past Jaguars
Hawkettes allow tying goal in final second, then top I.C. West in shootout
The Ankeny girls' soccer team was just seconds away from clinching a season-opening victory on Tuesday. The Hawkettes held a 1-0 lead at Iowa City West and had control of the ball in the final minute of regulation. "We were up with a lot of shots (for us) to a little (for West), and we had the ball in the corner with about 20 seconds to go," said … [Read more...] about Hawkettes allow tying goal in final second, then top I.C. West in shootout
Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 131
Boys' tennis coaches Tami Lewton of Ankeny Centennial and Ron Miller of Ankeny 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 131
Hawks win 4×200 relay, place fourth overall at DouBrava Invitational
There's no shortage of speed on the Ankeny boys' track team. The Hawks showed off their depth in the sprint events on Tuesday during the DouBrava Invitational at Urbandale. They won the 4x200 relay in a time of 1:30.13, finishing about 1 second ahead of runner-up Johnston. Colin Kadolph, Jase Bauer and Brody Brecht--who all starred on Ankeny's state … [Read more...] about Hawks win 4×200 relay, place fourth overall at DouBrava Invitational
‘We need to strengthen our lineup’: Jaguars tumble to Valley boys, 7-4
The top of the Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team's lineup is about as strong as it gets. The rest of the Jaguars' lineup still needs some work. Visiting Valley relied on its depth to defeat Centennial, 7-4, in a non-conference meet on Tuesday. The Jaguars dropped to 1-1 on the season. "We hit a team that has the opposite strengths as us," said … [Read more...] about ‘We need to strengthen our lineup’: Jaguars tumble to Valley boys, 7-4
Hawks make some lineup changes, improve to 2-0 with win over East
Ankeny boys' tennis coach Ron Miller made some changes to his lineup on Tuesday. The results were pretty much the same. The Hawks posted a 9-2 victory over visiting Des Moines East in a non-conference meet. They improved to 2-0 on the season. "Even though the match was billed as the three Des Moines schools combined team, we only played East kids on … [Read more...] about Hawks make some lineup changes, improve to 2-0 with win over East
Uhl races to victory in 400, helps Jaguars to third-place finish at Ames
The lone victory for the Ankeny Centennial boys' track team on Tuesday came from an unexpected source. Ryan Uhl raced to a win in the 400 in the Hi Covey Relays at Ames. He posted a time of 52.42 seconds. "Ryan volunteered for the race, had a personal record and a first-place finish," said Centennial coach Nate Smith. The Jaguars placed third in the … [Read more...] about Uhl races to victory in 400, helps Jaguars to third-place finish at Ames
Centennial girls stress ‘positivity’, earn runner-up finish at Oldham Invite
The theme this week for the Ankeny Centennial girls' track team is positivity. Tuesday's windy conditions provided a huge test for the Jaguars' mental toughness, but they were up to the challenge. Centennial placed second among seven teams in the Oldham Invitational at Johnston with 119 points. Waukee easily won the meet with 171 points. "It was a … [Read more...] about Centennial girls stress ‘positivity’, earn runner-up finish at Oldham Invite
Ankeny girls romp past East/Hoover in Smith’s coaching debut
Many of the Ankeny girls' tennis players entered Tuesday's season-opening meet without any varsity experience. The Hawkettes ended the non-conference meet at Des Moines East/Hoover with a 10-1 victory--and some much-needed seasoning. "It was great to get these young ladies some experience," said new Ankeny coach Steve Smith. "I was proud of how they … [Read more...] about Ankeny girls romp past East/Hoover in Smith’s coaching debut
Short-handed Hawkettes rely on their depth to win Hi Covey Relays crown
The Ankeny girls' track team was missing a few of its multi-sport athletes on Tuesday night as the girls' soccer squad opened its season at Iowa City West. Still, the Hawkettes had enough firepower to win the Hi Covey Relays at Ames. "We were limited with soccer starting up, and we were short a few key pieces," said Ankeny coach Thomas Cotter. "It was … [Read more...] about Short-handed Hawkettes rely on their depth to win Hi Covey Relays crown
No. 6 Centennial girls open their season with 6-5 loss at No. 4 Valley
Even in a loss, the Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team showed a glimpse of its potential on Tuesday. The sixth-ranked Jaguars opened their season with a 6-5 loss at No. 4 Valley. It was the team's first meet under new head coach Armando Espinosa. "It was a great match," Espinosa said. "We fought very hard." Centennial won four of the six singles … [Read more...] about No. 6 Centennial girls open their season with 6-5 loss at No. 4 Valley
Blimpie Sub of the Week: Ella Kuper, Ankeny girls’ track
Junior Ella Kuper is a member of the Ankeny girls' track team. "Ella filled in several events for us at the Waukee Earlybird meet (on March 26) due to schedule conflicts with other kids," said Ankeny coach Thomas Cotter. "She did a great job and held her own against some tough competition. She’s a great leader for us." The Hawkettes will compete in … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Ella Kuper, Ankeny girls’ track
Hawks win shootout against C.R. Kennedy, give Varnum his first victory
The Ankeny boys' soccer team didn't have to wait long to get back on the field Saturday after a season-opening loss. The Hawks dropped a 2-0 decision to Linn-Mar (Marion) in their opener, but came back a couple hours later and defeated Cedar Rapids Kennedy, 1-0, in a shootout. Both games were played at Ankeny. "The boys showed a lot of grit," said … [Read more...] about Hawks win shootout against C.R. Kennedy, give Varnum his first victory