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Ankeny golfers edge Centennial by one stroke for 7th place at Jaguar Invitational

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Only one stroke separated the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial girls' golf teams at the conclusion of the Jaguar Invitational on Monday at Briarwood Golf Club. The Hawkettes placed seventh in the 12-team field. They posted a 394 total. "We had a good day!" said Ankeny coach Kelley Emke. "Ultimately, right now our growth is measured in how we come back from … [Read more...] about Ankeny golfers edge Centennial by one stroke for 7th place at Jaguar Invitational

‘Our athletes made the best of it’: Jaguars compete in 3 meets in span of 24 hours

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It was a very busy weekend for the Ankeny Centennial girls' track team. The Jaguars competed at three different meets in a span of 24 hours. "This was a tough weather week with multiple meets being either cancelled or postponed, but our athletes made the best of it and had a great night on Friday," said Centennial coach Tyler Asbe. "We split our squad … [Read more...] about ‘Our athletes made the best of it’: Jaguars compete in 3 meets in span of 24 hours

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Garrett Christensen, Centennial boys’ soccer

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Senior midfielder/forward Garrett Christensen has helped the Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team to a 3-0 start this season. He has recorded three goals and two assists for the Jaguars. Christensen scored a pair of goals as Centennial opened the season on Tuesday with a 5-0 victory at Waukee Northwest. He had a goal and an assist in the Jaguars' 5-1 win … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Garrett Christensen, Centennial boys’ soccer

‘I’m just really proud of our team’: Jaguars beat C.R. Prairie, Linn-Mar to open season

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(Story by Stephen McDaniel) With its original season opener against Iowa City West getting postponed, the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team didn’t get a chance to have a tune-up game before co-hosting the Crosstown Invitational this weekend. But that didn’t stop the third-ranked Jaguars from opening their season with a pair of victories over ranked … [Read more...] about ‘I’m just really proud of our team’: Jaguars beat C.R. Prairie, Linn-Mar to open season

Carlson wins 110 hurdles, Hawks capture distance medley relay at Duncan Invite

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The Ankeny boys' track team earned a pair of victories in the Jim Duncan Invitational on Saturday at Drake Stadium, while Ankeny Centennial recorded several top-six finishes. Ankeny senior Hayden Carlson easily won the 110 hurdles in 13.99 seconds. Blake Ludwig of Waukee Northwest was the runner-up in 14.70. "It was a very good day for the Hawks!" said … [Read more...] about Carlson wins 110 hurdles, Hawks capture distance medley relay at Duncan Invite

Centennial boys’ team blanks Scarlets in dominant fashion, raises its record to 2-1

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It was a dominant performance by the Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team. The Jaguars romped to an 11-0 victory over visiting Des Moines East in a non-conference meet on Friday. They won all 11 matches in straight sets, losing a total of just 20 games in the process. Centennial recorded a "double bagel" in five of the matches. "The guys came ready … [Read more...] about Centennial boys’ team blanks Scarlets in dominant fashion, raises its record to 2-1

‘It was a really good weekend’: Jaguars rout Titans, top Skutt Catholic in shootout

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team is off to a perfect 3-0 start. The Jaguars won a pair of games at Council Bluffs Lewis Central this weekend, capped off by a 3-2 victory over Omaha (Neb.) Skutt Catholic on Saturday morning. Coach Brian Duax's team handed the SkyHawks (2-1) their first loss. "It was a really good weekend," said Duax. "It's always … [Read more...] about ‘It was a really good weekend’: Jaguars rout Titans, top Skutt Catholic in shootout

‘Our boys were hungry’: Jaguars roll to 5-0 win, hand Waukee NW its worst loss ever

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The Waukee Northwest boys' soccer team has lost only four games in each of the previous three seasons--all but one of them decided by just a lone goal. On Tuesday, the Wolves found themselves in unfamiliar territory. Visiting Ankeny Centennial scored three goals in the first 14 minutes and went on to post a 5-0 victory in the CIML Conference opener for … [Read more...] about ‘Our boys were hungry’: Jaguars roll to 5-0 win, hand Waukee NW its worst loss ever

‘There is a lot of fight in these guys’: Jaguars roll to 9-2 victory over Roosevelt

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It was a miserable day for tennis, but that didn't stop the Ankeny Centennial boys' team from earning its first win of the season. Overcoming temperatures in the low 40s, the Jaguars rolled to a 9-2 victory over visiting Des Moines Roosevelt in a non-conference meet on Monday. Both squads are now 1-1 on the season. "I’m incredibly proud of this team … [Read more...] about ‘There is a lot of fight in these guys’: Jaguars roll to 9-2 victory over Roosevelt

Centennial boys’ team wins 4 events, places 2nd overall at Norwalk Invitational

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' track team won four events and placed second overall at the Norwalk Invitational on Monday. Dallas Center-Grimes won the team title with 161 points.  The Jaguars finished with 150 points, while Waukee took third with 143.5. One of Centennial's victories came in the 1,600, where Jackson Lewis tied for first with Lane … [Read more...] about Centennial boys’ team wins 4 events, places 2nd overall at Norwalk Invitational

‘The energy is high’: Centennial golfers gearing up for first season under Kiepe

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Andy Fehn and John Petersen enjoyed a lot of success as the head coaches of the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf program. That is one tradition that Marty Kiepe is hoping to continue. "New traditions can be hard, but our team has kept an open mind," said Kiepe. "We have set clear expectations and made some of the larger decisions as a group. Building a … [Read more...] about ‘The energy is high’: Centennial golfers gearing up for first season under Kiepe

‘There’s a lot to be encouraged by’: Jags show promise in 7-4 loss at Norwalk

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team is already showing signs of improvement. After dropping a 9-2 decision to Norwalk a year ago, the Jaguars traveled to Norwalk on Tuesday for a rematch to open the 2026 season. The Warriors again prevailed, but their 7-4 victory in the non-conference meet was much closer than last year's matchup. "Norwalk is a … [Read more...] about ‘There’s a lot to be encouraged by’: Jags show promise in 7-4 loss at Norwalk

Jaguars win 8 events, place 2nd overall at S.E. Polk Invitational behind host Rams

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The Ankeny Centennial girls' track team closed out Tuesday's Southeast Polk Invitational with its eighth victory of the night. The Jaguars won the 4x400 relay with a time of 3:59.41, allowing them to meet the Drake Relays Blue Oval standard. The team consisted of Aly Balashaitis, Rebecca Flick, Teagan Jackson and Ava Barten. "This group came into the … [Read more...] about Jaguars win 8 events, place 2nd overall at S.E. Polk Invitational behind host Rams

Jaguars are No. 3, Hawkettes No. 5 in preseason Class 3A girls’ soccer rankings

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The Iowa Girls' High School Athletic Union has announced its preseason soccer rankings, and it's no surprise that the CIML Conference once again dominates the top of the Class 3A list. Defending state champion Waukee Northwest begins the season where it left off last year--in the No. 1 spot. The Wolves are one of six CIML schools ranked among the top … [Read more...] about Jaguars are No. 3, Hawkettes No. 5 in preseason Class 3A girls’ soccer rankings

‘Our primary goal is growth’: Jaguars looking to elevate program to higher level

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team suffered through some growing pains last year in its first season under coach Grant Menadue. The inexperienced Jaguars struggled to a 1-11 record, including a 0-8 mark in the CIML Conference. They posted a 5-0 win over Des Moines North in a Class 2A substate quarterfinal for their only victory before ending the … [Read more...] about ‘Our primary goal is growth’: Jaguars looking to elevate program to higher level

Jaguars win 4×400 relay to edge Cedar Falls for team crown at Sherwood Relays

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A victory in the final event allowed the Ankeny Centennial girls' track team to win the Sherwood Relays crown on Saturday at Iowa City High. The Jaguars took first in the 4x400 relay to edge defending champion Cedar Falls for the team title. The foursome of Aly Balashaitis, Bella Buesch, Aubrey Mohr and Teagan Jackson posted a time of 4:08.07. Cedar … [Read more...] about Jaguars win 4×400 relay to edge Cedar Falls for team crown at Sherwood Relays

‘The last hurrah is bittersweet’: Duax will coach all-state son for one last season

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Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer coach Brian Duax isn't looking forward to the end of the 2026 season. He just hopes it lasts as long as it can. Duax will be coaching his son, Tate, for one final season. Tate, a senior forward, is headed to Boston in the fall to play for Northeastern University. "The last hurrah is bittersweet," said coach Duax. "The … [Read more...] about ‘The last hurrah is bittersweet’: Duax will coach all-state son for one last season

‘We saw some really nice races’: Hawks, Jaguars compete at Early Bird Relays

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Both the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial boys' track teams turned in some strong performances in the Early Bird Relays on Thursday at Waukee Northwest. Six squads competed in the meet, which was unscored. "We saw some really nice races," said Ankeny coach Jordan Mullen. "We had a lot of early season PRs, which is really exciting. I believe as a team … [Read more...] about ‘We saw some really nice races’: Hawks, Jaguars compete at Early Bird Relays

‘Our whole team showed toughness’: Jags overcome cold weather to win 2 events

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Earlier in the week, the forecast called for temperatures in the 70s on Thursday afternoon. But those weren't the conditions that greeted the Ankeny Centennial girls' track team when the Jaguars arrived at Johnston for the Dragon Invitational. "The weather wasn’t ideal with high winds and dropping temperatures," said Centennial coach Tyler Asbe. "Our … [Read more...] about ‘Our whole team showed toughness’: Jags overcome cold weather to win 2 events