Ankeny Centennial's Gabriel Vicker waited patiently to make his move during the Tom Karpen Invitational cross country meet on Tuesday. The strategy paid off in a big way. Vicker pulled away in the final mile to win the boys' 5k race at Valley Southwoods Freshman High School in a time of 16:49. He finished 3 seconds ahead of runner-up Drake Hanson of … [Read more...] about Vicker pulls away for victory, leads Centennial boys to 3rd-place finish
Maroons sweep Ankeny, prevent Whims from reaching 1,000-victory mark
The Dowling Catholic volleyball players had no desire to be a part of Dave Whims' 1,000th career win. The legendary Ankeny coach was hoping to reach the historic milestone on Tuesday, but the host Maroons had some other ideas. Fifth-ranked Dowling avenged an earlier loss with a 25-15, 25-22, 25-22 victory over the No. 2 Hawkettes in the CIML Central … [Read more...] about Maroons sweep Ankeny, prevent Whims from reaching 1,000-victory mark
Jaguars win tiebreaker against Ankeny, place 8th at Turk Bowman Invite
For the second time this season, the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial boys' golf teams posted identical scores in an 18-hole tournament. The Hawks and Jaguars each shot a 336 in the Turk Bowman Invitational on Tuesday at Veenker Golf Course in Ames. Centennial placed eighth in the 15-team field based on a better sixth score, while Ankeny finished … [Read more...] about Jaguars win tiebreaker against Ankeny, place 8th at Turk Bowman Invite
Hawkettes rout Roosevelt, close out September with 4-0 dual-meet record
The Ankeny girls' swimming team has dominated the month of September. The fourth-ranked Hawkettes raised their record to 4-0 with a 140-46 victory at Des Moines Roosevelt on Tuesday. They have defeated their four opponents this month by an average of nearly 78 points. "We just finished up a challenging schedule of three meets in eight days so the girls … [Read more...] about Hawkettes rout Roosevelt, close out September with 4-0 dual-meet record
Blimpie Sub of the Week: Cierra Fillinger, Ankeny girls’ cross country
Senior Cierra Fillinger is a member of the Ankeny girls' cross country team. Fillinger placed eighth in the junior varsity race at the Ames Invitational on Sept. 5 with a time of 23 minutes 25 seconds. That allowed her to earn a varsity spot for the Rich Engel Classic on Thursday at Cedar Falls. "Cierra brings a constant positive influence to our … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Cierra Fillinger, Ankeny girls’ cross country
Robinson helps U.S. team to first-ever gold medal at U18 World Championship
Devyn Robinson is now a world champion. The Ankeny Centennial volleyball star played a key role as the U.S. Girls Youth National Team won its first-ever gold medal at the U18 World Championship, outlasting Italy in five sets in the final of this year's edition on Saturday night at Cairo, Egypt. The Americans, who had previously missed two chances at … [Read more...] about Robinson helps U.S. team to first-ever gold medal at U18 World Championship
Even without their best player, Hawk golfers top ‘distracted’ Centennial
The Ankeny boys' golf team was missing its top player on Monday. Crosstown rival Ankeny Centennial was missing its head coach, and perhaps its focus as well. The Hawks overcame the absence of Hunter Johnson to post a 167-173 victory over Centennial at Briarwood Golf Club. It was Ankeny's second dual-meet win ever against the Jaguars. "It definitely … [Read more...] about Even without their best player, Hawk golfers top ‘distracted’ Centennial
Centennial girls fall twice to No. 4 Waukee at S.E. Polk Invitational
After losing to fourth-ranked Waukee during pool play at the Southeast Polk Invitational on Saturday, the No. 11 Ankeny Centennial volleyball team got another chance to play the Warriors in the semifinals of bracket play. The result turned out to be the same--a 25-20, 25-19 victory for Waukee--but Centennial coach Jessica Rinehart was pleased with the … [Read more...] about Centennial girls fall twice to No. 4 Waukee at S.E. Polk Invitational
Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Brody Brecht, Ankeny football
Junior receiver Brody Brecht caught seven passes for 121 yards and also had an interception Friday in the Ankeny football team's 28-27 loss to Cedar Falls at the UNI-Dome. Brecht, who has 14 catches for 330 yards and one touchdown in three games, has become one of the state's top prospects in the Class of 2021. He is also being heavily recruited in … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Brody Brecht, Ankeny football
Backup shines: Johnson rushes for 206 yards in Jaguars’ win over Waterloo West
Tyler Johnson wasn't expected to play a starring role for the Ankeny Centennial football team. Now, he may have to--at least for awhile. The junior running back again filled in for injured senior Avery Gates and led the top-ranked Jaguars to a 21-13 victory over visiting Waterloo West in a battle of undefeated teams on Friday. He ran 24 times for 206 … [Read more...] about Backup shines: Johnson rushes for 206 yards in Jaguars’ win over Waterloo West
Hawkettes place 2nd at tournament as Whims closes in on milestone
Somehow, the Ankeny volleyball team nearly captured the title at the Caroline Found Extravaganza on Saturday at Iowa City West. The second-ranked Hawkettes played without all-state setter Phyona Schrader, who missed the tournament in order to take the ACT test. They also lost two other key players, outside hitter Isabelle Vacek and libero Kaci Behrens, to … [Read more...] about Hawkettes place 2nd at tournament as Whims closes in on milestone
‘We’re our own worst enemy’: Little things prove costly in Hawks’ 28-27 loss
Rick Nelson knows his way around the UNI-Dome about as well as anyone. The Ankeny football coach returned to his old stomping grounds on Friday, but it was a bittersweet homecoming. Nelson's Hawks came up short in their bid to knock off defending Class 4A state runner-up Cedar Falls, dropping a 28-27 decision to the Tigers in a battle of top-10 … [Read more...] about ‘We’re our own worst enemy’: Little things prove costly in Hawks’ 28-27 loss
Ankeny swimmers roll to victory at Newton, improve to 3-0 on season
Even in a different sized pool, the Ankeny girls' swimming team still knows how to swim fast. The third-ranked Hawkettes traveled to Newton on Thursday and came away with a 120-50 victory over the Cardinals. They improved to 3-0 on the season. "Newton's pool is 25 meters instead of the usual 25 yard pools we compete in," said Ankeny coach Michelle … [Read more...] about Ankeny swimmers roll to victory at Newton, improve to 3-0 on season
Close finish at Otter: Hawks place 2nd at Ankeny Invite, Jaguars take 3rd
Only a handful of strokes separated the top six teams at the Ankeny Invitational on Wednesday at Otter Creek Golf Course. Both the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial boys' squads contended for the team crown before finishing just behind ninth-ranked Marshalltown, which captured the title with a 298. The No. 2 Hawks took second in the 10-team field with a 299, … [Read more...] about Close finish at Otter: Hawks place 2nd at Ankeny Invite, Jaguars take 3rd
Hawkettes continue their winning ways with victory over Mason City
It would have been easy for the Ankeny volleyball team to have a letdown on Tuesday night. No such worries. Coming off a perfect 5-0 day at the Marge White Valley Invitational on Saturday, the second-ranked Hawkettes continued their winning ways with a 25-16, 25-16, 25-23 victory over visiting Mason City. They improved to 12-1 on the season, while the … [Read more...] about Hawkettes continue their winning ways with victory over Mason City
Jaguars limit their mistakes, sweep Lincoln for confidence-boosting win
Ankeny Centennial volleyball player Olivia Anderson celebrated her 16th birthday on Tuesday with a sweep over visiting Des Moines Lincoln. Anderson pounded nine kills as the sixth-ranked Jaguars posted a 25-23, 25-11, 25-12 victory. After the match, her teammates sang 'Happy birthday' to her. The win improved Centennial's record to 5-6 on the season. … [Read more...] about Jaguars limit their mistakes, sweep Lincoln for confidence-boosting win
Peters sets school record in diving as Hawkettes roll past Indianola
Some of the best races on Tuesday at Trail Point Aquatics Center were between teammates on the Ankeny girls' swimming squad. The third-ranked Hawkettes dominated their dual meet against Indianola, rolling to a 149-34 victory. They swept the top three places in many of the events. "It was a convincing win," said Ankeny coach Michelle Stout, whose team … [Read more...] about Peters sets school record in diving as Hawkettes roll past Indianola
Blimpie Sub of the Week: Jennifer Jordan, Ankeny Centennial girls’ cross country
Junior Jennifer Jordan is a member of the Ankeny Centennial girls' cross country team. Jordan helped the seventh-ranked Jaguars to a third-place finish among 10 teams in the Ames Invitational on Thursday at the Iowa State cross country course. She placed 13th in a field of 69 runners with a time of 21 minutes 24 seconds in the 5k race. "Jennifer has … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Jennifer Jordan, Ankeny Centennial girls’ cross country
Central Bank Athlete of the Month: Calea Jones, Ankeny Centennial senior
Ballenger helps Bluejays to 3-0 mark at Cedar Falls, earns all-tourney honors
Megan Ballenger's final trip to her home state as a member of the Creighton volleyball team was a memorable one. Ballenger, a former Ankeny star, was named to the all-tournament team after helping Creighton to three victories at the UNI Tournament last weekend at Cedar Falls. The Bluejays posted four-set wins over No. 12 Kentucky and No. 15 USC as well as … [Read more...] about Ballenger helps Bluejays to 3-0 mark at Cedar Falls, earns all-tourney honors