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‘It’s in the hole!’: Ankeny’s Smith records an ace on No. 6 at Turk Bowman Invite

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It wasn't a great day for golf, but that didn't stop senior Addison Smith from making the shot of the year for the Ankeny girls' team. Smith recorded a hole-in-one during the Turk Bowman Invitational on Monday at Veenker Golf Course in Ames. She used an 8-iron to ace the par-3, 132-yard, No. 6 hole. "This was my first hole-in-one!" said Smith. "I could … [Read more...] about ‘It’s in the hole!’: Ankeny’s Smith records an ace on No. 6 at Turk Bowman Invite

Jaguars post 7-2 win over Cedar Falls, then suffer 6-3 loss to C.R. Washington

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The sixth-ranked Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team hosted a quadrangular meet on Monday and came away with a split at the Prairie Ridge courts. The Jaguars posted a 7-2 win over Cedar Falls before dropping a 6-3 decision to Cedar Rapids Washington, last year's Class 2A state champion. No. 3 Valley also participated in the meet, recording victories over … [Read more...] about Jaguars post 7-2 win over Cedar Falls, then suffer 6-3 loss to C.R. Washington

Brecht tosses career-high 7 2/3 innings, fans 12 as Hawkeyes sweep Rutgers

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Former Ankeny star Brody Brecht tossed a career-high 7 2/3 innings and recorded 12 strikeouts to lead the Iowa baseball team past Rutgers, 5-1, to sweep the three-game series on Sunday afternoon at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City. Brecht allowed just one unearned run and one hit in his best outing of the year. “It felt good to be out there and to feel … [Read more...] about Brecht tosses career-high 7 2/3 innings, fans 12 as Hawkeyes sweep Rutgers

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Reagan Hanfelt, Ankeny girls’ track

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Ankeny junior Reagan Hanfelt is one of the top girls' high jumpers in the state. She was the No. 1 qualifier for this week's Drake Relays with a jump of 5 feet 7 inches at the Hawkette Invitational on April 4. Hanfelt is also a standout on the volleyball court. She earned third-team all-state honors in Class 5A last fall after helping Ankeny to a state … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Reagan Hanfelt, Ankeny girls’ track

High school qualifiers announced for 114th running of the Drake Relays

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All four of the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial track teams will be well represented at this week's Drake Relays. The Ankeny girls' squad qualified in six relays. The Hawkettes also boast five individual qualifiers in a total of seven events. The Centennial girls' team will compete in four relays. The Jaguars also qualified four individuals in a total of … [Read more...] about High school qualifiers announced for 114th running of the Drake Relays

Ex-Jaguar Miller rushes for 26 yards in Iowa State’s spring football game

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Former Ankeny Centennial standout Easton Miller was one of the stars of Iowa State's spring football game on Saturday at Jack Trice Stadium. Miller, a redshirt freshman running back who joined the program as a preferred walk-on, had seven carries for 26 yards on the day. He also caught a pass out of the backfield for 9 yards. Former Ankeny … [Read more...] about Ex-Jaguar Miller rushes for 26 yards in Iowa State’s spring football game

Ankeny’s Josten, Centennial duo earn runner-up finishes at Hoefle Invite

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The Mason City boys' tennis team racked up 86 points to win the Dennis Hoefle Invitational on Friday at the Prairie Ridge courts. On a cold and windy day, Ankeny Centennial placed sixth in the eight-team field with 50 points. Host Ankeny finished seventh with 36 points. The Jaguars got a second-place finish from the No. 3 doubles team of Jack Halverson … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Josten, Centennial duo earn runner-up finishes at Hoefle Invite

Hawkettes roll past Dowling for 5-0 win, remain unbeaten in CIML Conference

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The struggling Dowling Catholic girls' soccer team is going to win a game one of these days. Sixth-ranked Ankeny didn't want to be the Maroons' first victim. The host Hawkettes rolled to a 5-0 victory on Friday to avenge last year's 1-0 loss to Dowling in the quarterfinals of the Class 3A state tournament. "I think it's been coming--a result like … [Read more...] about Hawkettes roll past Dowling for 5-0 win, remain unbeaten in CIML Conference

Waukee girls snap Centennial’s 4-game winning streak with goal in 2nd half

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When the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team went to the locker room at halftime during Friday's game at Waukee, the Jaguars felt pretty good about being knotted in a scoreless tie. "We were going against the wind for the first half and despite being against the wind, I thought we played really good soccer," said Centennial coach Chris Allen. "We … [Read more...] about Waukee girls snap Centennial’s 4-game winning streak with goal in 2nd half

‘I hope it’s a turning point’: Jaguars erupt for 4 goals in 2nd half to beat Waukee

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Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer coach Brian Duax has been waiting for his team to have an offensive explosion. It finally came in the second half of Friday's game against visiting Waukee. After going scoreless in their previous five halves, the Jaguars erupted for four goals in the final 40 minutes and posted a 4-1 victory to snap a two-game losing … [Read more...] about ‘I hope it’s a turning point’: Jaguars erupt for 4 goals in 2nd half to beat Waukee

‘It was a quality performance’: Hawks prove they belong in 1-0 loss at Dowling

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The Ankeny boys' soccer team proved on Friday that its No. 3 ranking in the initial Class 4A rankings is well deserved. The Hawks traveled to unbeaten Dowling Catholic for a CIML Conference game and battled the No. 2 Maroons to the wire before dropping a 1-0 decision. "Overall, it was a tough loss, but there were tons of positives to take from this … [Read more...] about ‘It was a quality performance’: Hawks prove they belong in 1-0 loss at Dowling

‘It was good for our team to win their first meet’: Ankeny girls defeat S.E. Polk, 7-4

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The Ankeny girls' tennis team earned its first win of the season by defeating visiting Southeast Polk, 7-4, on Friday. The Hawkettes won four of the six singles matches and three of the five doubles contests. "Our top four players didn’t drop a set in singles or doubles," said Ankeny coach Steve Smith. "(The No. 5 doubles team of) Paige Ford and … [Read more...] about ‘It was good for our team to win their first meet’: Ankeny girls defeat S.E. Polk, 7-4

Centennial girls win 2 relays, edge Ankeny for 3rd place at Jaguar Invite

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The battle for third place in the Jaguar Invitational on Thursday came down to the final event of the girls' track meet. Host Ankeny Centennial placed fourth in the 4x400 relay with a time of 4:11.06, finishing about 10 seconds ahead of fifth-place Ankeny. That allowed the Jaguars to finish third overall with 111 points on their Senior Night. "It was … [Read more...] about Centennial girls win 2 relays, edge Ankeny for 3rd place at Jaguar Invite

Ankeny boys capture team crown at Waukee Relays, while Jaguars finish 3rd

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The Ankeny boys' track team tuned up for next weekend's Drake Relays by easily winning the Waukee Relays on Thursday. The Hawks won six events and racked up 142 points in the Class A division, 20 more than runner-up Carlisle. "With Tuesday's (Fred Smith Hawk Relays) getting cancelled, we brought a little more powerful lineup to Waukee," said Ankeny … [Read more...] about Ankeny boys capture team crown at Waukee Relays, while Jaguars finish 3rd

‘We made two costly errors’: Struggling Jaguars drop 2-0 decision to Norwalk

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It was a frustrating Senior Night for the Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team. The Jaguars controlled the ball for much of the game, but had very little to show for it in a 2-0 loss to visiting Norwalk in a non-conference matchup on Thursday. "We got into their defensive third 40 times, but only registered four shots," said Centennial coach Brian Duax. … [Read more...] about ‘We made two costly errors’: Struggling Jaguars drop 2-0 decision to Norwalk

Runner-up Drefke leads Jaguars to 3rd place at Dickey Invite; Ankeny takes 8th

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Despite some cold and rainy conditions, the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial girls' golf teams both posted some solid scores on Thursday in the Toni Dickey Invitational at Otter Creek. The Jaguars placed third in the 12-team field with a 366 total. "We were very happy with our play today!" said Centennial coach John Petersen. "It was a big improvement … [Read more...] about Runner-up Drefke leads Jaguars to 3rd place at Dickey Invite; Ankeny takes 8th

‘I thought we played well’: Ankeny girls see progress in loss to No. 1 Maroons

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The Ankeny girls' tennis team earned a moral victory on Thursday. The Hawkettes saw some positive signs during an 11-0 loss to visiting Dowling Catholic at the Prairie Ridge courts. The Maroons are ranked No. 1 in Class 2A. "It sounds weird given the meet score, but I thought we played well tonight, especially in doubles," said Ankeny coach Steve … [Read more...] about ‘I thought we played well’: Ankeny girls see progress in loss to No. 1 Maroons

Hawks drop 10-1 decision at Dowling Catholic, will host Hoefle Invite Friday

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Coming off a 10-1 loss at Dowling Catholic on Thursday, the Ankeny boys' tennis team will host the Dennis Hoefle Invitational on Friday at the Prairie Ridge courts. Garrett Weichers provided the Hawks' lone win against Dowling. He defeated Andrew Scott in the No. 2 singles match, 6-7 (2), 6-4, 1-0 (7). Ankeny Centennial will be among the teams in the … [Read more...] about Hawks drop 10-1 decision at Dowling Catholic, will host Hoefle Invite Friday

‘I really liked Wartburg’s program’: Centennial’s Owens to run for Knights

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Ankeny Centennial distance runner Brendan Owens has signed a letter of intent to compete for Wartburg College. Owens, a senior, will join the Knights' men's cross country and track teams in the fall. "I looked at four schools," said Owens. "Once I got down to two, the decision was pretty tough. But I really liked Wartburg's program and coach." Owens … [Read more...] about ‘I really liked Wartburg’s program’: Centennial’s Owens to run for Knights