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Centennial’s Alvarez, Ankeny’s Brown race to victories at Jaguar Early Bird Invite

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Jax Alvarez of Ankeny Centennial and Gus Brown of Ankeny didn't put much pressure on themselves heading into Tuesday's season-opening cross country meet. The duo responded with a pair of boys' victories in the Jaguar Early Bird Invitational at DMACC. Alvarez, a senior, pulled away from the field to win the 11/12 race in a time of 15 minutes 53 seconds. … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Alvarez, Ankeny’s Brown race to victories at Jaguar Early Bird Invite

‘My team did really well’: Centennial girls edge No. 1 Wolves to win Jaguar Invite

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A showdown between the top two girls' cross country teams in Class 4A lived up to the hype. Second-ranked Ankeny Centennial opened its season on Tuesday by edging No. 1 Waukee Northwest to win the Jaguar Early Bird Invitational at DMACC. The Jaguars scored 41 points when the results of the two races were merged, while Northwest--the defending state … [Read more...] about ‘My team did really well’: Centennial girls edge No. 1 Wolves to win Jaguar Invite

Ankeny football team reloads around 4 returning starters, influx of transfers

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On paper, the Ankeny football team appeared to be facing a rebuilding season after suffering heavy losses to graduation last spring. Ankeny coach Jeff Bauer is hoping that isn't the case. "We only have four starters back, so there's not a lot of people thinking we are going to be all that," said Bauer. "But there's a lot of young talent on this team … [Read more...] about Ankeny football team reloads around 4 returning starters, influx of transfers

No. 3 Hawkettes return pair of all-staters, several other key players from 28-9 team

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Coming off a semifinal appearance in the Class 5A state tournament, the Ankeny volleyball team appears to be primed for another deep postseason run in 2026. The Hawkettes return a pair of all-staters and some other key players from a team that posted a 28-9 record a year ago. "The practices have been real productive," said Ankeny coach Liz Baethke, … [Read more...] about No. 3 Hawkettes return pair of all-staters, several other key players from 28-9 team

‘Our goals remain the same’: Hawks have high aspirations despite young squad

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For the second year in a row, the Ankeny boys' cross country team will have to rebuild after losing its top runner to graduation. Isaiah Smith qualified for last year's Class 4A state meet as an individual and placed 27th in a time of 16:01.5. He was a four-time state qualifier who earned a spot on the awards podium as a sophomore in 2023, when he took … [Read more...] about ‘Our goals remain the same’: Hawks have high aspirations despite young squad

MIDDLE OF THE PACK: Jaguars place 6th, Hawks finish 7th at Jesse Peck Invitational

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The Ankeny Centennial and Ankeny boys' golf teams finished in the middle of the pack at the Jesse Peck Invitational on Wednesday. Playing on their home course at Briarwood Golf Club, the Jaguars placed sixth in the 12-team field with a 306 total. The top five teams all broke 300, including three squads that finished under par. "We had four triple … [Read more...] about MIDDLE OF THE PACK: Jaguars place 6th, Hawks finish 7th at Jesse Peck Invitational

Ankeny is No. 3, Centennial No. 10 in Class 5A rankings; ACA is No. 4 in Class 1A

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The Iowa Girls' High School Athletic Union announced its preseason volleyball rankings on Wednesday. Ankeny is No. 3 in Class 5A behind defending state champion Waukee Northwest and Iowa City West. Ankeny Centennial is No. 10. In Class 1A, Ankeny Christian Academy is No. 4. The Eagles are ranked behind defending state runner-up Janesville, Wapsie … [Read more...] about Ankeny is No. 3, Centennial No. 10 in Class 5A rankings; ACA is No. 4 in Class 1A

‘There’s a lot of excitement and energy’: Hawkettes get fresh start under Einertson

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The new head coach of the Ankeny girls' cross country team is already familiar with many of his runners. Josh Eintertson, an assistant coach for the Ankeny girls' track squad, has taken over the Hawkettes' program. He replaces TJ Jumper, who resigned in May after accepting a new job as the Director of Great Oaks High School in Des Moines. Jumper … [Read more...] about ‘There’s a lot of excitement and energy’: Hawkettes get fresh start under Einertson

‘This year is definitely a first for me’: Hawk golfers enter season with untested lineup

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A lot of new faces will be in the lineup when the Ankeny boys' golf team opens its season on Thursday. The Hawks will host a CIML Conference triangular meet against Urbandale and Waukee Northwest at Otter Creek. The action gets under way at 9 a.m. Ankeny posted a 2-6 record in the conference last year that included a two-stroke win over Urbandale and a … [Read more...] about ‘This year is definitely a first for me’: Hawk golfers enter season with untested lineup

Hawkettes, Jaguars close out epic Drake Relays with huge day on historic blue oval

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It seems only appropriate that both the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial track teams were involved in the final girls' high school event at this year's Drake Relays. The Hawkettes and Jaguars had been lighting up the blue oval all weekend. Ankeny closed out a spectacular three-day meet by placing second in the 4x400 relay on Saturday. The foursome of … [Read more...] about Hawkettes, Jaguars close out epic Drake Relays with huge day on historic blue oval

Several Jaguars sign letters of intent along with Ankeny’s Breitbach, Fischer

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Several more football players from Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial have signed letters of intent to play at the next level. Centennial's Kade Muehring and Carter Schutty are headed to Wartburg College along with teammate Nash Targgart. Houston Luce and Gavin Matheny have signed with Grand View, Kane Brooks has committed to Minnesota State, and Cameron … [Read more...] about Several Jaguars sign letters of intent along with Ankeny’s Breitbach, Fischer

Ankeny’s Frazee commits to play football at Iowa Western Community College

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Ankeny defensive back Daniel Frazee is headed to the Bluffs. The 5-foot-11, 170-pound senior has verbally committed to play football next fall at Iowa Western Community College in Council Bluffs. "I looked at schools like Grand View, Mount Mercy, Morningside and Iowa Central before making my decision," said Frazee. "It was a very tough decision, but I … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Frazee commits to play football at Iowa Western Community College

‘10000% committed!!!’: Ankeny all-stater Larmie to play football at Iowa Western

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All-state running back Daniel Larmie of Ankeny didn't let his recruiting battle drag on for very long once the calendar turned to 2026. The senior announced his future plans via social media on New Year's Day, when he verbally committed to play football at Iowa Western Community College in Council Bluffs. "10000% committed!!!" Larmie tweeted. "Journey … [Read more...] about ‘10000% committed!!!’: Ankeny all-stater Larmie to play football at Iowa Western

‘Something just clicked’: Ankeny lineman Liechti flips commitment to Grizzlies

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Ankeny offensive lineman Owen Liechti has signed a letter of intent to play at the University of Montana, one of the top programs in the Division I Football Championship Subdivision. Liechti flipped to the Grizzlies after originally committing to Columbia University of the Ivy League. "(Columbia) was a great opportunity, and I’m grateful for the … [Read more...] about ‘Something just clicked’: Ankeny lineman Liechti flips commitment to Grizzlies

Clark, Larmie, Morgan, McIntire, Whitinger, Dieken-Keahey earn IFCA all-state honors

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Ankeny defensive back La'Marious Clark has been named to the Class 5A all-state first team for the second year in a row by the Iowa Football Coaches Association. Clark, a senior, was joined on the first team by Ankeny running back Daniel Larmie. Larmie, a senior, was a second-team pick last year. Two Ankeny Centennial seniors also earned first-team … [Read more...] about Clark, Larmie, Morgan, McIntire, Whitinger, Dieken-Keahey earn IFCA all-state honors

Centennial trio, Ankeny threesome earn all-state volleyball honors from IGCA

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Three Ankeny Centennial volleyball stars have earned all-state honors from the Iowa Girls' Coaches Association along with a trio of Ankeny standouts. Centennial's Mya Lei-Butters and Tatem Schmidt were joined on the Class 5A second team by fellow senior Hailey Flanders of Ankeny. Lei-Butters was a third-team pick as a junior. Two other Ankeny players, … [Read more...] about Centennial trio, Ankeny threesome earn all-state volleyball honors from IGCA

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Madi Trosper, Ankeny girls’ swimming

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Senior Madi Trosper helped the Ankeny girls' swimming team to a 27th-place finish in the state meet last week at the Campus Recreation & Wellness Center in Iowa City. She placed 31st in the 50 freestyle for the second straight year, posting a time of 25.63 seconds. Trosper swam the backstroke leg of the 200 medley relay in 28.21 seconds, helping her … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Madi Trosper, Ankeny girls’ swimming

Ankeny libero Flanders to play volleyball for Ferris State of Great Lakes Conference

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Ankeny senior libero Hailey Flanders has signed a letter of intent to play volleyball next year at Ferris State, an NCAA Division II school in Big Rapids, Mich. Flanders said she looked at a variety of schools before choosing the Bulldogs. "I mainly focused on high DII and low DI (schools)," said Flanders. "I committed very early compared to some … [Read more...] about Ankeny libero Flanders to play volleyball for Ferris State of Great Lakes Conference

Centennial’s Cogdill, Fickbohm named Class 4A at-large XC coaches of the year

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Ankeny Centennial cross country coaches Eric Cogdill and Chad Fickbohm have been named Class 4A at-large coaches of the year by the Iowa Association of Track Coaches. The IATC announced the awards following its fall meeting on Sunday. This is the seventh time that Cogdill has been honored. He guided the Centennial girls' team to a fifth-place finish in … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Cogdill, Fickbohm named Class 4A at-large XC coaches of the year