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Peterson wins both of her matches, but Jaguars drop 8-3 decision to Urbandale

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Despite a pair of wins from Samara Peterson, the Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team dropped an 8-3 decision to visiting Urbandale in a CIML Conference meet on Tuesday. The J-Hawks won four of the six singles matches and four of the five doubles matches. They improved to 2-2 in the conference and 5-2 overall, while Centennial's records dropped to 1-2 and … [Read more...] about Peterson wins both of her matches, but Jaguars drop 8-3 decision to Urbandale

Centennial golfers place 3rd, Hawks open season with 6th-place finish at Peck Invite

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' golf squad placed third in the Jesse Peck Invitational on Monday at Briarwood Golf Club, while defending champion Ankeny finished sixth in the eight-team field. The Jaguars posted a 300 total on their home course. Indianola won the meet with a 294, while Dallas Center-Grimes took second with a 297. "I have so many positive … [Read more...] about Centennial golfers place 3rd, Hawks open season with 6th-place finish at Peck Invite

Iowa Association of Track Coaches’ preseason cross country rankings are out

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The preseason cross country rankings have been released by the Iowa Association of Track Coaches. Here is the complete top 20 for both the girls and boys in Class 4A: Girls 1. Johnston 2. Pleasant Valley 3. Waukee Northwest 4. Waukee 5. Iowa City High 6. Cedar Falls 7. Dubuque Senior 8. ANKENY 9. Valley 10. Dubuque … [Read more...] about Iowa Association of Track Coaches’ preseason cross country rankings are out

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Tiernan Logan, Ankeny Centennial boys’ golf

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Senior Tiernan Logan shot a 2-over-par 73 on Thursday as the Ankeny Centennial boys' golf team opened its season by posting a 296 total in a triangular meet at Terrace Hills. The Jaguars lost to both Dowling Catholic (284) and Johnston (292). Logan helped Centennial to a ninth-place finish in last year's Class 4A state meet at Briarwood Golf Club. He … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Tiernan Logan, Ankeny Centennial boys’ golf

‘I am very excited about our depth!’: Jags show promise in opener at Terrace Hills

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Thursday's season-opening triangular meet at Terrace Hills provided a glimpse of the Ankeny Centennial boys' golf team's potential. It also showed the kind of competition that the Jaguars will be facing in the CIML Conference. Centennial played well in the 18-hole meet, but came away from the opener with a pair of losses. Dowling Catholic shot a 284 to … [Read more...] about ‘I am very excited about our depth!’: Jags show promise in opener at Terrace Hills

‘Every player in the lineup stepped up’: Jaguars avenge April loss to Ankeny girls

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Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis coach Alli Gustafson wanted her players to commit to every point during Thursday's meet against crosstown rival Ankeny. The Jaguars took their coach's message to heart. Centennial turned in a dominating performance at the Prairie Ridge courts, sweeping all 11 matches to post an 11-0 victory over the Hawkettes. The win … [Read more...] about ‘Every player in the lineup stepped up’: Jaguars avenge April loss to Ankeny girls

‘Our team made big strides’: Jaguars see progress despite 11-0 loss to Waukee NW

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The scores from Tuesday's meet at the Prairie Ridge courts didn't reflect the progress of the Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team. The Jaguars opened CIML Conference play with an 11-0 loss to visiting Waukee Northwest, but Centennial coach Alli Gustafson felt like her team played much better against the Wolves than it did back on April 8. Four months … [Read more...] about ‘Our team made big strides’: Jaguars see progress despite 11-0 loss to Waukee NW

‘There is a ton of potential’: Jags return 4 of top 6 golfers from 4A’s 9th-place team

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It won't take long for the Ankeny Centennial boys' golf team to find out where it stands. The Jaguars will open their season on Thursday with a CIML Conference triangular meet against Dowling Catholic and Johnston at Terrace Hills. The Dragons are coming off their second state title in three years and return three of the top 15 players in Class 4A, led by … [Read more...] about ‘There is a ton of potential’: Jags return 4 of top 6 golfers from 4A’s 9th-place team

Centennial girls roll to 11-0 win over Fort Dodge, will face Waukee NW, Ankeny next

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The Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team began a busy week in impressive fashion. The Jaguars rolled to an 11-0 victory over visiting Fort Dodge in a non-conference meet on Monday at the Prairie Ridge courts. They raised their record to 2-1, while the Dodgers dropped to 0-3. "The team as a whole had a great performance tonight, sweeping the meet and … [Read more...] about Centennial girls roll to 11-0 win over Fort Dodge, will face Waukee NW, Ankeny next

Centennial girls top Hempstead, fall to Iowa City West at Jaguar Kickoff Quad

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Friday was an historic day at the Prairie Ridge tennis courts. The Ankeny Centennial girls' team hosted the Jaguar Kickoff Quadrangular that also included Dubuque Hempstead, Iowa City West and Valley. It marked the beginning of the first-ever fall season for girls' tennis, which was previously played in the spring. "It was a great day to kick off the … [Read more...] about Centennial girls top Hempstead, fall to Iowa City West at Jaguar Kickoff Quad

Jags’ Morris named to 2025 Super Team; Bollwinkel lands spot on 4A 2nd team

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Ankeny Centennial standouts Will Morris and Kohen Bollwinkel have earned all-state honors from the Iowa High School Baseball Coaches Association. Morris, a junior third baseman, was one of 16 players named to the 2025 Super Team. Senior outfielder Drew Owen of North Polk was also selected to the squad. Bollwinkel, a senior outfielder, received … [Read more...] about Jags’ Morris named to 2025 Super Team; Bollwinkel lands spot on 4A 2nd team

ACHS to host Jaguar Kickoff Quadrangular Friday as girls’ tennis moves to fall sport

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It may seem like the girls' tennis season ended just a couple of months ago. And, in fact, it did. Now, with the Iowa Girls' High School Athletic Union moving girls' tennis to a fall sport, Ankeny Centennial coach Alli Gustafson and her players are gearing up for their second season of 2025. Centennial will host the Jaguar Kickoff Quadrangular against … [Read more...] about ACHS to host Jaguar Kickoff Quadrangular Friday as girls’ tennis moves to fall sport

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Jordyn Kennedy, Ankeny Centennial softball

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Junior infielder Jordyn Kennedy helped the Ankeny Centennial softball team to a 34-10 record and a third-place finish in the Class 5A state tournament. She was named to the all-tournament team for the second time in three years. Kennedy was one of the state's best hitters and nearly won the Triple Crown in Class 5A. She led all large-school players with … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Jordyn Kennedy, Ankeny Centennial softball

Centennial quartet, ACA duo, Ankeny’s Lensmeyer earn all-state softball honors

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Four Ankeny Centennial softball players have earned all-state honors from the Iowa Girls' Coaches Association along with two from Ankeny Christian Academy and one from Ankeny. Junior infielder Jordyn Kennedy and junior outfielder Mady Ott of Centennial were both named to the Class 5A first team. Senior pitcher Aubrey Scieszinski of Centennial was selected … [Read more...] about Centennial quartet, ACA duo, Ankeny’s Lensmeyer earn all-state softball honors

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Makenna Foster, Centennial softball

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Senior catcher Makenna Foster helped the Ankeny Centennial softball team to a 34-10 record and a third-place finish in the Class 5A state tournament. She went 2-for-3 and drove in four runs as the Jaguars rolled to a 10-2 win over Cedar Falls in six innings in the consolation final on Thursday at Harlan Rogers Park. Foster batted .316 on the season with … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Makenna Foster, Centennial softball

Centennial’s Bollwinkel, Morris joined by Ankeny’s Vos on all-conference first team

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The Ankeny Centennial baseball duo of Kohen Bollwinkel and Will Morris has been named to the CIML Conference first team along with Ankeny standout Kinnick Vos. The all-conference teams were selected by a vote of the league's coaches. Morris, a junior infielder, was a unanimous pick. He helped the Jaguars to a 24-14 record. Morris led the team with a … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Bollwinkel, Morris joined by Ankeny’s Vos on all-conference first team

Jaguars’ Maizie Smith to join her sister, Tillie, on NIACC women’s basketball team

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Ankeny Centennial's Maizie Smith will continue her basketball career at the collegiate level. Smith, a guard, announced her verbal commitment on Friday to play for North Iowa Area Community College in Mason City. The senior-to-be will be reunited with her sister Tillie, who graduated from Centennial in May. Tillie initially committed to play for Grand … [Read more...] about Jaguars’ Maizie Smith to join her sister, Tillie, on NIACC women’s basketball team

Kennedy, Ott, Scieszinski, Lincicum land spots on CIML Conference first team

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The Ankeny Centennial softball team placed four players on the CIML Conference first team and four more on the third team. Two others earned honorable mention, while Ankeny matched the Jaguars with 10 players recognized overall. Junior infielder Jordyn Kennedy, junior outfielder Mady Ott and senior pitcher Aubrey Scieszinski of Centennial were all named … [Read more...] about Kennedy, Ott, Scieszinski, Lincicum land spots on CIML Conference first team