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Ankeny’s Zuber, Beason, Hanfelt shine on record-setting day at Drake Relays

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It didn't take long for the records to fall at this year's Drake Relays. Ankeny junior Ethan Zuber broke the previous Relays record in the boys' 3,200 on Thursday, but had to settle for a runner-up finish. Zuber was edged by sophomore Jaden Merrick of Cedar Falls, who won the race in 8:55.14. Merrick ran the fourth-fastest time on the state's all-time … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Zuber, Beason, Hanfelt shine on record-setting day at Drake Relays

‘It was a fabulous tribute’: Jaguars coach Lewton honored before Pink Out meet

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Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis coach Tami Lewton has been a driving force behind the annual Pink Out meet between Ankeny's crosstown rivals. On Thursday, it was time for the tennis community to give something back to Lewton. Prior to the Pink Out meet at the Prairie Ridge courts, Lewton was honored in an emotional ceremony. She has spent much of the … [Read more...] about ‘It was a fabulous tribute’: Jaguars coach Lewton honored before Pink Out meet

‘It’s a tough pill to swallow’: Valley beats Jags in OT as Kipnusu records hat trick

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team couldn't figure out a way to stop Valley star Preston Kipnusu. The senior forward recorded a hat trick, including the game-winning goal in overtime, as the fifth-ranked Tigers posted a 3-2 win over Centennial on Thursday at Northview. "It's really difficult to defend him," said Centennial coach Brian Duax. "We … [Read more...] about ‘It’s a tough pill to swallow’: Valley beats Jags in OT as Kipnusu records hat trick

Playing for 3rd time in 3 days, Jaguars place 5th in Linda Bloom Invitational

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The Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team earned a fifth-place finish among 14 squads in the Linda Bloom Invitational on Thursday at American Legion Golf Course in Marshalltown. It was the third meet in three days for the Jaguars, who posted a 374 total. Waukee Northwest shot a 327 to defend its team title. Ames was the runner-up with a 335. Natalie … [Read more...] about Playing for 3rd time in 3 days, Jaguars place 5th in Linda Bloom Invitational

Centennial boys win 9 events, including 5 relays, at Jaguar Invitational

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' track team tuned up for the Drake Relays by hosting the Jaguar Invitational on Tuesday. The Jaguars won nine events, including five relays, against a field that included four other squads. Centennial swept the jumping events. Kaleb Kruzich won the high jump with a leap of 5 feet 10 inches, while Zechariah Howe took the long … [Read more...] about Centennial boys win 9 events, including 5 relays, at Jaguar Invitational

Hawks drop 11-0 decision to Waukee Northwest, will face Jaguars next

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The Ankeny boys' tennis team became the latest victim of top-ranked Waukee Northwest on Tuesday at the Prairie Ridge courts. The Wolves rolled to an 11-0 victory in a CIML Conference meet to remain unbeaten against Iowa opponents. They improved to 5-0 in the league and 8-1 overall, while Ankeny's records dropped to 0-4 and 0-5. Northwest's only loss … [Read more...] about Hawks drop 11-0 decision to Waukee Northwest, will face Jaguars next

Drefke earns medalist honors by 7 shots, leads Jaguars past Valley, Urbandale

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The weather finally cooperated on Wednesday for the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team. The Jaguars took advantage of the favorable conditions to defeat Valley and Urbandale in a CIML Conference triangular meet at Briarwood Golf Club. "It was a beautiful afternoon for our last home meet of the season," said Centennial coach John Petersen. "We had seven … [Read more...] about Drefke earns medalist honors by 7 shots, leads Jaguars past Valley, Urbandale

‘It was a massive win’: Ankeny girls dominate No. 1 Wolves in 2-0 victory

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It wasn't a fluke. The sixth-ranked Ankeny girls' soccer team posted a 2-0 victory at No. 1 Waukee Northwest on Tuesday, handing the Wolves their first loss of the season. The final score didn't reflect the Hawkettes' dominance. "It was a massive win," said Ankeny coach Simon Brown. "It sounds weird, but the performance was so much better than the … [Read more...] about ‘It was a massive win’: Ankeny girls dominate No. 1 Wolves in 2-0 victory

Martin goes ‘beast mode’, records hat trick in Jaguars’ 3-0 win over Johnston

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Looking to bounce back from Friday's loss at Waukee, the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team turned to Ava Martin for some offensive production. The junior forward delivered in a big way. Martin recorded a hat trick and the fourth-ranked Jaguars defeated No. 12 Johnston, 3-0, in a CIML Conference game on Tuesday at Centennial. "I just felt like we … [Read more...] about Martin goes ‘beast mode’, records hat trick in Jaguars’ 3-0 win over Johnston

Law provides only win at No. 4 singles as Jaguars tumble at Johnston, 10-1

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For the second day in a row, the Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team dropped five of the six singles matches to a CIML Conference opponent and was unable to overcome the deficit. On Tuesday, the Jaguars went on to lose all five doubles matches and dropped a 10-1 decision at Johnston. The Dragons improved to 2-3 in the conference, while Centennial's … [Read more...] about Law provides only win at No. 4 singles as Jaguars tumble at Johnston, 10-1

‘The boys battled their brains out’: Jags post 3-2 win over defending champs

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team finally put it all together on Tuesday night. The Jaguars got a pair of goals from Ty Duax and another from Lucas De La Cuba in a 3-2 victory at second-ranked Johnston, handing the defending state champion Dragons their second straight loss. "It was a good win. It was very hard-fought," said Centennial coach … [Read more...] about ‘The boys battled their brains out’: Jags post 3-2 win over defending champs

Hawks win 6 events, place 2nd overall behind Johnston at North Polk Relays

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Even without many of its top performers, the Ankeny boys' track team nearly won the North Polk Relays on Tuesday. Johnston won the meet with 117 points, edging the Hawks by a point. North Polk was third in the seven-team field with 97 points. Ankeny captured the final event, the 4x400 relay, but the Dragons earned a third-place finish that allowed them … [Read more...] about Hawks win 6 events, place 2nd overall behind Johnston at North Polk Relays

‘We couldn’t close when we needed to’: No. 6 Jaguars fall to No. 5 Johnston, 7-4

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The latest Class 2A girls' tennis rankings would suggest that there isn't much of a gap between the fifth-ranked Johnston and No. 6 Ankeny Centennial teams. Tuesday's dual meet between the two squads confirmed that assumption. The Dragons won four of the seven matches that were decided by a third-set supertiebreaker and outlasted host Centennial, 7-4, … [Read more...] about ‘We couldn’t close when we needed to’: No. 6 Jaguars fall to No. 5 Johnston, 7-4

Hawkettes fall to Waukee Northwest, will face rival Centennial on Thursday

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The Ankeny girls' tennis team ran into another tough opponent on Tuesday. The Hawkettes traveled to Waukee Northwest for a CIML Conference meet and dropped a 10-1 decision to the No. 7 Wolves, who won nine of the 11 matches in straight sets. "Consistent with the theme of this season, we played another great team in extremely windy conditions," said … [Read more...] about Hawkettes fall to Waukee Northwest, will face rival Centennial on Thursday

No. 3 Wolves score two early goals, then cruise to 3-0 victory over Ankeny boys

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The Waukee Northwest boys' soccer team entered Tuesday's game at Ankeny with a lot of momentum. Unfortunately, the seventh-ranked Hawks were unable to slow down the No. 3 Wolves. Northwest scored two goals in the first 11 minutes and went on to post a 3-0 victory in the CIML Conference game. It was the fourth consecutive shutout for the Wolves, who … [Read more...] about No. 3 Wolves score two early goals, then cruise to 3-0 victory over Ankeny boys

Centennial golfers shoot 369 on windy day, place 6th at Linn-Mar Invitational

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A year ago, the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team shot a 398 and placed 12th among 15 squads in the Linn-Mar Invitational at Hunters Ridge Golf Course. On Tuesday, the Jaguars returned to Marion for this year's tournament and performed much better. Centennial posted a 369 total and placed sixth in the 15-team field. The Jaguars fell just short of … [Read more...] about Centennial golfers shoot 369 on windy day, place 6th at Linn-Mar Invitational

Centennial girls win 4 events, place 2nd overall at Weier Invite; Ankeny takes 5th

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While the Ankeny girls' track team rested many of its top athletes on Monday, Ankeny Centennial took a different approach to the Larry Weier Invitational at Dowling Catholic and placed second overall with 141.33 points. The host Maroons easily defended their team title, racking up 190.33 points. Johnston was third with 132. "We had a great night," said … [Read more...] about Centennial girls win 4 events, place 2nd overall at Weier Invite; Ankeny takes 5th

Jaguars lose 4 3rd-set supertiebreakers, drop 8-3 decision to Waukee boys

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Monday's 8-3 loss to visiting Waukee was a lot closer than the score indicated for the Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team. The Warriors simply won all of the close matches--and that proved to be the difference. "We went 0-4 in third-set supertiebreakers tonight, which hurts," said Centennial assistant coach Dustin Rhoads. "If we win those, we win … [Read more...] about Jaguars lose 4 3rd-set supertiebreakers, drop 8-3 decision to Waukee boys