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Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Carter Cahill, Ankeny Centennial wrestling

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Junior Carter Cahill is one of six state qualifiers for the Ankeny Centennial wrestling team. Cahill, who is ranked sixth in Class 3A at 160 pounds, placed second in a district tournament on Saturday at Marshalltown. Cahill currently boasts a 26-8 record. He will meet Kacey Ross of Urbandale (24-4) in the opening round of the state tournament on Thursday … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Carter Cahill, Ankeny Centennial wrestling

‘We finally got over that hump’: Hawks qualify record 10 wrestlers for state

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The Ankeny wrestling program has come a long way since the split into two high schools in 2013. In his first year as the team's head coach, Jack Wignall guided the Hawks to a 6-19 record. Only one of his wrestlers qualified for the state tournament. It took three more seasons before Ankeny finished with a winning mark. On Saturday, the eighth-ranked … [Read more...] about ‘We finally got over that hump’: Hawks qualify record 10 wrestlers for state

WHAT A FINALE!: Frandson wins 4 titles, leads Hawks to runner-up finish

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It was a near-perfect ending to Trent Frandson's magnificent high school swimming career. The Ankeny senior won two more individual state titles on Saturday at the Linn-Mar Aquatic Center, where he also claimed two relay crowns while leading the Hawks to a runner-up finish overall. He was named the co-athlete of the year along with Waukee's Andrew Reiter, … [Read more...] about WHAT A FINALE!: Frandson wins 4 titles, leads Hawks to runner-up finish

Helmkamp wins district title, advances to state along with 5 other Jaguars

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Ankeny Centennial's Jackson Helmkamp and Cael Wiener are heading back to the state wrestling tournament at Wells Fargo Arena. Four of their teammates will be joining them. Helmkamp won a Class 3A district title on Saturday at Marshalltown to earn his third consecutive trip to state, while Wiener claimed runner-up honors to qualify for the second year … [Read more...] about Helmkamp wins district title, advances to state along with 5 other Jaguars

‘We came out with some really good energy’: Jaguars romp past Roosevelt

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Less than 48 hours after wrapping up the CIML Iowa Conference title, the Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball team started focusing on postseason play. The eighth-ranked Jaguars will have three non-conference games to get ready for substate action, beginning with Saturday's tilt against visiting Des Moines Roosevelt. Centennial raced out to a 41-17 lead … [Read more...] about ‘We came out with some really good energy’: Jaguars romp past Roosevelt

Hawkettes top Ames in potential preview of Class 5A regional semifinal

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The Ankeny and Ames girls' basketball teams were both missing a key player for Friday's regular-season finale at Ankeny. Only one of them could be back next Saturday, when the two squads will likely face off again in a Class 5A regional semifinal. Forwards Calyssa Wright of Ankeny and Ashley Iiams of Ames both sat out with concussions as the Hawkettes … [Read more...] about Hawkettes top Ames in potential preview of Class 5A regional semifinal

No. 6 Ames boys extend winning streak to 8 games with victory over Hawks

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The Ames boys' basketball team is one of the hottest squads in the state. The sixth-ranked Little Cyclones extended their winning streak to eight games on Friday with a 56-37 victory at Ankeny. They won the first matchup against the Hawks last month by a similar score, 55-34. "We just couldn't get any shots to fall," said Ankeny coach Brandt Carlson. … [Read more...] about No. 6 Ames boys extend winning streak to 8 games with victory over Hawks

Ankeny’s Tetmeyer claims Iowa Conference girls’ bowling crown

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Ankeny senior Isabel Tetmeyer captured the CIML Iowa Conference girls' bowling title on Thursday at the Family Bowling Center in Fort Dodge. Tetmeyer bowled games of 211 and 191 to finish with a 402 series. She edged runner-up Kylee Witt of Marshalltown by four pins. It's the second individual conference crown for Tetmeyer in her high school career. … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Tetmeyer claims Iowa Conference girls’ bowling crown

‘It feels good to be conference champs’: Louis leads Jaguars past Mason City

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball team badly needed a victory on Thursday night. Thanks to some prolific shooting from Chris Louis, the eighth-ranked Jaguars easily achieved their goal. Louis scored a career-high 24 points as Centennial rolled to an 84-50 victory at Mason City, allowing the Jaguars to snap a three-game losing skid and clinch the … [Read more...] about ‘It feels good to be conference champs’: Louis leads Jaguars past Mason City

Centennial girls close out regular season with 76-35 victory at Mason City

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Because of COVID-19 issues, it hasn't been a perfect season for the Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball team. But that didn't stop the fifth-ranked Jaguars from completing a perfect run through their CIML Iowa Conference schedule. Centennial raced out to a 40-12 halftime lead and cruised to a 76-35 victory at Mason City on Thursday. The Jaguars, who … [Read more...] about Centennial girls close out regular season with 76-35 victory at Mason City

State champs return to lineup as Hawks tumble to Norwalk in regional final

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Ankeny wrestlers Trever Anderson and Caleb Rathjen could have waited a few more days before getting back onto the mat. The duo decided that they were ready to compete. Both Anderson and Rathjen are nursing injuries, but they returned to the lineup on Wednesday as the ninth-ranked Hawks traveled to Norwalk for the Class 3A regional duals. They sat out … [Read more...] about State champs return to lineup as Hawks tumble to Norwalk in regional final

Jaguars use JV lineup, fall to No. 3 Waukee in final at regional duals

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The Ankeny Centennial wrestlers decided to play it safe on Wednesday night. Using a lineup of junior varsity matmen, the Jaguars posted a 46-9 victory over Dallas Center-Grimes in a Class 3A regional dual before dropping an 81-0 decision to host Waukee in the final round. The third-ranked Warriors advanced to next week's state duals tournament at Wells … [Read more...] about Jaguars use JV lineup, fall to No. 3 Waukee in final at regional duals

Boys’ Class 4A substate basketball pairings announced

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The boys' Class 4A substate basketball pairings have been announced by the Iowa High School Athletic Association. Eighth-ranked Ankeny Centennial (10-4) has earned a No. 1 seed in Substate 2. The Jaguars will host a semifinal game against Des Moines Lincoln (4-9) or Indianola (13-6) on Friday, Feb. 26 at 7 p.m. No. 6 Ames (12-3) will host Des Moines … [Read more...] about Boys’ Class 4A substate basketball pairings announced

Rhoads to join Ohio State’s football program as defensive analyst

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It only took three decades, but Paul Rhoads is returning to Columbus, Ohio. The Ankeny native and former Iowa State head football coach has been hired to become a defensive analyst at Ohio State, where he served as a graduate assistant in 1991 under John Cooper. He brings 28 years of coaching experience to Ryan Day's Buckeyes staff. Rhoads' experience … [Read more...] about Rhoads to join Ohio State’s football program as defensive analyst

Jaguars earn No. 1 seed in Region 5; No. 2 Waukee stands in Ankeny’s path to state

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The wait is over for the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball teams. The Hawkettes and Jaguars now know their postseason opponents. Fifth-ranked Ankeny Centennial (12-2) earned a No. 1 seed in Class 5A Region 5 and will host a semifinal game against Urbandale (3-7) on Saturday, Feb. 20 at 7 p.m. The two teams have not met this season. No. … [Read more...] about Jaguars earn No. 1 seed in Region 5; No. 2 Waukee stands in Ankeny’s path to state

‘We gutted it out’: Jaguars use big 4th quarter to knock off No. 9 Dowling

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Averi Porter had not attempted a shot all night for the Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball team. When she finally took one, it turned out to be the biggest shot of the game. Porter drilled a go-ahead 3-point goal with 2 minutes 8 seconds left and the fifth-ranked Jaguars went on to post a 48-40 victory at No. 9 Dowling Catholic in a non-conference … [Read more...] about ‘We gutted it out’: Jaguars use big 4th quarter to knock off No. 9 Dowling

THE HAMMER AND NEYAIL: Ankeny boys roll to 66-38 victory over Huskies

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If the Ankeny boys' basketball team hopes to make another deep postseason run, then the Hawks need to start building some momentum in the next two weeks. Tuesday's non-conference game against visiting Des Moines Hoover was a huge step in the right direction. Ankeny equaled its best defensive performance of the season in romping to a 66-38 victory over … [Read more...] about THE HAMMER AND NEYAIL: Ankeny boys roll to 66-38 victory over Huskies

Hot-shooting Dowling boys hand No. 8 Jaguars their third consecutive loss

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball team got off to a bad start in Tuesday's non-conference game at Dowling Catholic. The eighth-ranked Jaguars never recovered. Dowling jumped out to an 11-0 lead less than 3 minutes into the first quarter and rolled to an 83-63 victory, handing Centennial its third consecutive loss. The Jaguars (10-4) allowed 83 … [Read more...] about Hot-shooting Dowling boys hand No. 8 Jaguars their third consecutive loss

Hawkettes snap four-game losing skid with largest win ever under McAnelly

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A car accident over the weekend left Ankeny girls' basketball player Calyssa Wright with a concussion. Fortunately for the Hawkettes, they didn't need her on Tuesday. Ankeny built a 53-10 halftime lead and cruised to a 79-21 victory over visiting Des Moines Hoover in a non-conference game. The Hawkettes (8-6) played for the first time in a week after … [Read more...] about Hawkettes snap four-game losing skid with largest win ever under McAnelly