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State cross country berths on the line at Marshalltown, Council Bluffs

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A trip to the state meet will be at stake on Thursday for the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial cross country teams. The Ankeny squads will travel to Marshalltown for a Class 4A state qualifying meet, while the Centennial teams will head to Council Bluffs. The girls' races begin at 4 p.m., with the boys' races to follow. The ninth-ranked Centennial girls' … [Read more...] about State cross country berths on the line at Marshalltown, Council Bluffs

Ex-Ankeny player, assistant coach Varnum hired to take over Hawks’ program

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The replacement for Ankeny boys' soccer coach Jordan Burns was already on the Hawks' coaching staff. Assistant coach Marcus Varnum has been hired to take over the program. A former Ankeny player, Varnum helped the Hawks to a 12-7 record last season. "I'm absolutely thrilled," said Varnum. "It's a great opportunity, and I am really pleased and feel very … [Read more...] about Ex-Ankeny player, assistant coach Varnum hired to take over Hawks’ program

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Nate Burns, Ankeny Centennial boys’ cross country

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Junior Nate Burns is a member of the Ankeny Centennial boys' cross country team. Burns has improved throughout the season and eventually earned a varsity spot for the Jaguars. He placed 39th in the CIML Central Conference meet on Thursday at DMACC, helping Centennial to a fifth-place finish. "Nate has dedicated himself to cross country and has really … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Nate Burns, Ankeny Centennial boys’ cross country

Jorgensen leads Hawkettes to 1-4-5 finish at conference diving meet

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After winning the Marshalltown Invitational on Saturday, Ankeny senior Sydney Jorgensen knocked off the state's top-ranked diver for the second time in four days on Tuesday to capture the CIML Central Conference title at Trail Point Aquatics Center. Jorgensen posted a season-best score of 506.85 points to easily defeat runner-up Joscelyn Buss of Ames, who … [Read more...] about Jorgensen leads Hawkettes to 1-4-5 finish at conference diving meet

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Ella Becker, Ankeny Centennial volleyball

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Sophomore libero Ella Becker has helped the ninth-ranked Ankeny Centennial volleyball team to a 17-14 record. Becker leads the squad with 262 digs. She is tied for third among the Jaguars with 17 aces. Here is some inside info on Becker: Your team ended the regular season on Thursday by splitting a pair of matches--falling to Sergeant Bluff-Luton … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Ella Becker, Ankeny Centennial volleyball

Jorgensen edges state leader Buss to win Marshalltown Invitational crown

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In what could be a preview of next month's state meet, Ankeny's Sydney Jorgensen won the Marshalltown Invitational diving competition on Saturday with a score of 494.05 points. The meet was held at the Marshalltown YMCA, where the state swimming and diving meet will be held on Nov. 8-9. Jorgensen, who was already the state leader in the six-dive event, … [Read more...] about Jorgensen edges state leader Buss to win Marshalltown Invitational crown

‘We just come out and hit hard’: Jaguars shut down Roosevelt for 28-7 win

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Ankeny Centennial's defensive unit is sometimes overshadowed by the Jaguars' high-powered offensive attack. That wasn't the case on Friday night. The fifth-ranked Jaguars turned in a dominating defensive performance, holding No. 7 Des Moines Roosevelt to just 84 yards of total offense en route to a 28-7 victory at Ankeny Stadium. "That's our strong … [Read more...] about ‘We just come out and hit hard’: Jaguars shut down Roosevelt for 28-7 win

Centennial girls take 2nd at conference meet, while Hawkettes finish 5th

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Kathryn Vortherms and the Ankeny Centennial girls' cross country team didn't want to focus on next week's state qualifying meet just yet. "We know where we're going (for the regional meet), but we don't know the teams there yet," Vortherms said. "We're not going to look until after conference." Vortherms placed fifth in the CIML Central Conference meet … [Read more...] about Centennial girls take 2nd at conference meet, while Hawkettes finish 5th

Jaguars, Hawks run well in final tune-up before next week’s district meets

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Thursday's CIML Central Conference meet provided one last tune-up before next week's district meet for the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial boys' cross country teams. The Jaguars placed fifth in the six-team field at DMACC with 117 points. They finished 12 points behind 11th-ranked Urbandale, one of the teams they'll compete against at the Council Bluffs … [Read more...] about Jaguars, Hawks run well in final tune-up before next week’s district meets

Jaguars fall to Sergeant Bluff-Luton, then top Carroll Kuemper in 3 sets

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The Ankeny Centennial volleyball team got off to a slow start Thursday. The Jaguars finished with a loud roar. Ninth-ranked Centennial closed out the regular season by hosting two other top-10 opponents in a triangular meet. After dropping a 25-19, 25-19 decision to Sergeant Bluff-Luton, the Jaguars bounced back with a 25-22, 18-25, 15-6 victory over … [Read more...] about Jaguars fall to Sergeant Bluff-Luton, then top Carroll Kuemper in 3 sets

Hawkettes ‘refuse to let a ball drop’ in season-ending win over Johnston

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It was almost a flawless performance. The fourth-ranked Ankeny volleyball team closed out the regular season on Tuesday with a 25-14, 25-18, 25-9 victory over visiting Johnston. The Hawkettes had just four hitting errors in the match while posting a .377 hitting percentage. In addition, Ankeny blocked or dug up nearly every ball that came over the … [Read more...] about Hawkettes ‘refuse to let a ball drop’ in season-ending win over Johnston

Ankeny runners headed to Marshalltown, while Jaguars go to Council Bluffs

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The Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial cross country teams will have to take different paths in order to qualify for this year's state meet. The state qualifying meet assignments were announced on Wednesday by the Iowa Girls' High School Athletic Union and the Iowa High School Athletic Association. Ankeny will run in a Class 4A meet at Marshalltown on Oct. 24, … [Read more...] about Ankeny runners headed to Marshalltown, while Jaguars go to Council Bluffs

Jaguars beat Urbandale behind Robinson’s 27 kills, finish 3rd in league

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Ankeny Centennial's Devyn Robinson showed again Tuesday night that she can almost single-handedly take over a volleyball match. The preseason all-American pounded 27 kills and hit .522 for the match to lead the ninth-ranked Jaguars to a 25-20, 25-18, 23-25, 25-23 victory over visiting Urbandale. She also completed all 15 of her serves and had three aces … [Read more...] about Jaguars beat Urbandale behind Robinson’s 27 kills, finish 3rd in league

Ankeny swimmers top Johnston in return to their home pool at Trail Point

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The Ankeny girls' swimming team finally got a chance to compete in its home pool again. The fourth-ranked Hawkettes won seven of the 12 events and defeated No. 7 Johnston, 104-82, on Tuesday at Trail Point Aquatics Center. They raised their records to 1-2 in the CIML Central Conference and 5-2 overall. It had been more than a month since Ankeny … [Read more...] about Ankeny swimmers top Johnston in return to their home pool at Trail Point

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Rachel Rolow, Ankeny girls’ swimming

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Freshman Rachel Rolow has helped the fourth-ranked Ankeny girls' swimming team to a 5-2 dual-meet record. Rolow placed second in the 200 individual medley (2:20.19) and third in the 500 freestyle (5:35.27) during Tuesday's dual meet against No. 7 Johnston at Trail Point Aquatics Center. She helped the Hawkettes to a 104-82 victory. "We have moved … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Rachel Rolow, Ankeny girls’ swimming

Ankeny Centennial to host middle school state cross country meet on Saturday

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Ankeny Community Schools is pleased to announce that Ankeny Centennial High School will be hosting the Iowa Association of Track Coaches middle school state cross country meet on Saturday. A 2-mile course has been laid out on the ACHS campus at 2220 NW State St. Spectators are welcome to park in lots on the west and east sides of the building for $5. … [Read more...] about Ankeny Centennial to host middle school state cross country meet on Saturday

Hawkettes extend winning streak, claim 4th straight Bettendorf Invitational title

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On any given night, a different player can step up big for the Ankeny volleyball team. On Saturday, it was Lauren Willets' turn. The senior played a key role as the fourth-ranked Hawkettes defeated No. 11 Bettendorf, 25-22, 18-25, 15-9, to win the Bettendorf Invitational for the fourth straight year. "Lauren stepped up big for us in the finals with … [Read more...] about Hawkettes extend winning streak, claim 4th straight Bettendorf Invitational title