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Injured Iowa defensive back Moss to be out for at least 4-6 weeks

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Former Ankeny Centennial star Riley Moss won't be playing in the Cy-Hawk game on Saturday. Iowa's sophomore defensive back suffered an injury during the Hawkeyes' season-opening victory against Miami of Ohio on Aug. 31. He did not play in Iowa's 30-0 win over Rutgers on Saturday. During his weekly press conference last Tuesday, Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz … [Read more...] about Injured Iowa defensive back Moss to be out for at least 4-6 weeks

Drake’s Macke named MVC Defensive Player of the Week

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Drake volleyball standout Kylee Macke, a former Ankeny Centennial star, has been named the Missouri Valley Conference Defensive Player of the Week, the league announced on Monday. The junior libero helped Drake to two wins over the weekend at the Drake Invitational. The Bulldogs improved to 4-2 on the season. Macke led Drake with 56 digs in three … [Read more...] about Drake’s Macke named MVC Defensive Player of the Week

Jaguars finish 1-3 at Iowa City High tourney, drop to 4-6 on the season

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The struggles continued on Saturday for the Ankeny Centennial volleyball team. The sixth-ranked Jaguars won only one of four matches in the Little Hawk Invitational at Iowa City High, dropping their record to 4-6 on the season. They have already lost twice as many matches as last year, when they posted a 41-3 mark while winning their fourth Class 5A state … [Read more...] about Jaguars finish 1-3 at Iowa City High tourney, drop to 4-6 on the season

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Kaci Behrens, Ankeny volleyball

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Senior libero Kaci Behrens has helped the second-ranked Ankeny volleyball team to an 11-1 record. She leads the team with 66 digs. On Saturday, Behrens racked up 19 digs as the Hawkettes won all five of their matches--three of them against fellow top-five opponents--to capture the Marj White Valley Invitational title. She also completed 24-of-25 serves … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Kaci Behrens, Ankeny volleyball

Hawkettes defeat three other top-5 foes, capture Valley Invitational crown

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After moving up to the No. 2 spot in the latest Class 5A rankings, the Ankeny volleyball team proved on Saturday that it deserves such a lofty perch. The Hawkettes won all five of their matches--three of them against the trio of teams ranked immediately below them--to win the Marj White Valley Invitational title. They raised their record to 11-1 on the … [Read more...] about Hawkettes defeat three other top-5 foes, capture Valley Invitational crown

Depleted Jaguars roll past Urbandale without trio of injured starters

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Ankeny Centennial offensive lineman Brady Petersen hobbled up and down the sidelines during Friday's football game at Urbandale. He was joined on the bench by two other injured starters--running back Avery Gates and defensive end Lucas Pieper. But even without three of their best players, the Jaguars rolled to an impressive 41-21 victory. They scored … [Read more...] about Depleted Jaguars roll past Urbandale without trio of injured starters

Jaguars win tiebreaker for 6th place at Ames; Ankeny boys finish 9th

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Thursday's Ames Invitational boys' cross country meet was dominated by the lone out-of-state school in the 13-team field. Rock Bridge (Mo.) won the team title with 46 points. Fifth-ranked Cedar Falls was second with 62 points, followed by the host Little Cyclones with 93. No. 9 Centennial and No. 11 Valley both finished with 147 points, but the Jaguars … [Read more...] about Jaguars win tiebreaker for 6th place at Ames; Ankeny boys finish 9th

Graybill paces Jaguars to 3rd-place finish; Ankeny places 6th behind Pitz

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A new front-runner emerged for both the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial girls' cross country teams during the Ames Invitational on Thursday at the Iowa State cross country course. Morgan Graybill led seventh-ranked Centennial to a third-place finish in the 10-team field. She took seventh in the 5k race with a time of 20 minutes 55 seconds. "We had a new … [Read more...] about Graybill paces Jaguars to 3rd-place finish; Ankeny places 6th behind Pitz

‘Nerves’ come out: Centennial falls to nationally-ranked Omaha Marian in 4 sets

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There are going to be times when the Ankeny Centennial volleyball team really misses senior middle hitter Devyn Robinson. Thursday night was one of those times. Playing against traditional powerhouse Omaha (Neb.) Marian, the sixth-ranked Jaguars simply didn't have enough firepower to compete with a nationally-ranked opponent. They dropped a 25-10, … [Read more...] about ‘Nerves’ come out: Centennial falls to nationally-ranked Omaha Marian in 4 sets

‘Great rounds’ by Kinch, Saddoris lead Jaguars to victory over Johnston

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Ankeny Centennial boys' golf coach Rick Fee doesn't always have to rely on his top two players to post the team's best scores. The Jaguars posted a 155-174 victory over visiting Johnston on Wednesday at Briarwood Golf Club. They were led to the victory by Logan Kinch and Johnny Saddoris, who played in the second and third foursomes, respectively. Kinch … [Read more...] about ‘Great rounds’ by Kinch, Saddoris lead Jaguars to victory over Johnston

Ankeny swimmers win nine events en route to victory over Waukee

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The Ankeny girls' swimming team has picked up right where it left off last season, when the Hawkettes recorded a second consecutive fourth-place finish at the state meet. Ankeny opened its swimming season on Tuesday with a 109-77 victory over Waukee at Trail Point Aquatics Center. The Hawkettes won nine events, including all three relays. "Waukee is a … [Read more...] about Ankeny swimmers win nine events en route to victory over Waukee

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Lauren Willets, Ankeny volleyball

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Lauren Willets is a member of the third-ranked Ankeny volleyball team. She has helped the Hawkettes to a 6-1 record. Willets, a senior, came off the bench and contributed five digs in Ankeny's five-set victory over No. 5 Waukee in its season opener on Aug. 27. "I think she surprised herself in how good she is," Ankeny coach Dave Whims said of Willets. … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Lauren Willets, Ankeny volleyball

Hawkettes lose just 13 points while sweeping Des Moines East

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It didn't take long for the Ankeny volleyball team to earn its sixth victory of the season. The third-ranked Hawkettes romped to a 25-5, 25-5, 25-3 win at Des Moines East on Tuesday. They raised their record to 6-1, while the Scarlets fell to 0-2. "We made quick work of them," said Ankeny coach Dave Whims. "We came out strong and maintained the effort … [Read more...] about Hawkettes lose just 13 points while sweeping Des Moines East

Jaguars sweep Fort Dodge in tune-up for match against Omaha Marian

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It turned out to be a sweep, but Tuesday's victory for the Ankeny Centennial volleyball team was anything but easy. The sixth-ranked Jaguars posted a 25-19, 25-21, 25-14 win at Fort Dodge. The Dodgers led most of the second set before Centennial regained control of the match. "I thought it was good to play on the road and get a 'W'," said Centennial … [Read more...] about Jaguars sweep Fort Dodge in tune-up for match against Omaha Marian

Ankeny, Centennial golfers tie for 3rd place at Fort Dodge Invitational

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Eighteen holes weren't enough to separate the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial boys' golf teams on Tuesday at the Fort Dodge Invitational. The Hawks and Jaguars finished in a third-place tie in the 17-team field. Both squads posted a score of 317, finishing at 33-over-par. "I was very happy with the boys' third-place finish," said Centennial coach Rick … [Read more...] about Ankeny, Centennial golfers tie for 3rd place at Fort Dodge Invitational

Hawkettes advance to semifinals before falling to No. 1 Cedar Falls

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Saturday's Ankeny Centennial Invitational provided another opportunity for the Ankeny volleyball players to test themselves. After knocking off fifth-ranked Waukee in their season opener on Aug. 27, the No. 3 Hawkettes returned to action on Saturday and went 4-1 at Centennial's tournament. They advanced to the semifinals before dropping a 25-23, 25-12 … [Read more...] about Hawkettes advance to semifinals before falling to No. 1 Cedar Falls

Jaguars show ‘just a glimpse of what this team can become’ at tournament

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The Ankeny Centennial volleyball team was expected to go through some growing pains this season. If Saturday's Centennial Invitational was any indication, the inexperienced Jaguars might be growing up in a hurry. Sixth-ranked Centennial opened its season by winning its pool with a 2-1 record. The Jaguars then dropped a hard-fought 25-19, 28-26 decision … [Read more...] about Jaguars show ‘just a glimpse of what this team can become’ at tournament

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Connor Page, Ankeny Centennial football

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Senior Connor Page kicked a 34-yard field goal in overtime to give the Ankeny Centennial football team a 17-14 victory over Ankeny on Friday at Ankeny Stadium. Page is also a member of the Centennial boys' soccer team. He had six assists last season while helping the Jaguars to a 13-4 record. Here is some inside info on Page: Congratulations on the … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Connor Page, Ankeny Centennial football