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Xtream Arena to host inaugural IGHSAU state dual meet tournament in 2027

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The Iowa Girls State Dual Team Wrestling Tournament will compete in familiar surroundings when the event debuts in 2027. The Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union (IGHSAU) announced today that Xtream Arena in Coralville will serve as the host venue for the inaugural Iowa Girls State Dual Team Wrestling Tournament, scheduled for January 2027. “There is … [Read more...] about Xtream Arena to host inaugural IGHSAU state dual meet tournament in 2027

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Jammie Krah, Ankeny girls’ wrestling

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Ankeny sophomore Jammie Krah captured a state championship at 145 pounds in the girls' Class 2A state wrestling tournament on Friday night at Xtream Arena in Coralville. She helped her team to a fourth-place finish overall. Krah finished the season with a 45-5 record. She is now 79-16 in her career after placing seventh at 145 as a freshman. Here is … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Jammie Krah, Ankeny girls’ wrestling

‘We had a great day’: Ankeny places 2nd at district, qualifies for state in 9 events

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The Ankeny boys' swimming team qualified for the state meet in nine events with a strong performance in a district meet on Saturday at Mason City. Tenth-ranked Ankeny placed second in the eight-team field with 433 points. No. 7 Valley captured the team title with 458. "We had a great day at the pool," said Ankeny coach Dustin Rhoads, who along with his … [Read more...] about ‘We had a great day’: Ankeny places 2nd at district, qualifies for state in 9 events

‘They’re a tough team to come back on’: Jaguars drop 63-46 decision at Waukee

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(Story by Jordan Wood) Coming into the Waukee Fieldhouse as an underdog on Friday night, the Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball team hung tough for awhile before third-ranked Waukee eventually pulled away for a 63-46 victory. The Jaguars trailed by just 32-27 at halftime, but Waukee extended its margin in the second half and went on to post its 11th … [Read more...] about ‘They’re a tough team to come back on’: Jaguars drop 63-46 decision at Waukee

‘We didn’t expect their intensity’: Waukee girls top No. 11 Centennial to avenge loss

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(Story by Jordan Wood) Heading into Friday's game at Waukee, the Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball team was looking to sweep the season series while reaching the .500 mark for the first time this season. Having fallen short on their past two chances at evening their record, the 11th-ranked Jaguars looked to clinch it against an opponent they had … [Read more...] about ‘We didn’t expect their intensity’: Waukee girls top No. 11 Centennial to avenge loss

Future looks bright for Ankeny girls’ team after 4th-place finish in Class 2A tourney

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(Story by Stephen McDaniel) The 2025-26 wrestling season had barely just finished on Friday night at Xtream Arena before the Ankeny girls' team started eagerly eyeing the 2026-27 campaign. Ankeny may have fallen short of its goal of capturing the Class 2A team title, but the program added to its history books by claiming two more individual crowns … [Read more...] about Future looks bright for Ankeny girls’ team after 4th-place finish in Class 2A tourney

XTREAM VICTORIES: Watson, Krah claim state wrestling titles in stunning fashion

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(Story by Stephen McDaniel) It was just a year ago when the Ankeny girls' wrestling team saw Elyse Engebretson and Hayden Bratland enter the history books as the program's first-ever state champions. But with Engebretson graduated and Bratland sidelined with a season-ending injury, Ankeny was going to need someone to step up and answer the … [Read more...] about XTREAM VICTORIES: Watson, Krah claim state wrestling titles in stunning fashion

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

‘I’m so proud of my team’: Ankeny girls sit in 2nd place after advancing 3 to semis

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As she walked into Xtream Arena on Thursday afternoon, sophomore Jammie Krah was confident that her Ankeny girls' wrestling team was going to have a big day. Third-ranked Ankeny went on to win 14 of 21 matches and sits in second place after the opening day of the Class 2A state tournament at Coralville. "I'm so proud of my team. I love them so much," … [Read more...] about ‘I’m so proud of my team’: Ankeny girls sit in 2nd place after advancing 3 to semis

‘I’m excited to get going’: Kiepe hired to take over Centennial girls’ golf program

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Marty Kiepe has been named the new head coach of the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team. Kiepe replaces John Petersen, who resigned from the position at the end of last season after coaching the Jaguars since 2019. "This was kind of a last-minute thing," said Kiepe. "I'm very close with coach (Andrew) Reedy, the Centennial boys' coach. We worked … [Read more...] about ‘I’m excited to get going’: Kiepe hired to take over Centennial girls’ golf program

Depleted Hawks top Centennial before falling to No. 4 Mustangs in regional final

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The Ankeny wrestling team was hoping to take its best shot at qualifying for Saturday's state duals in Coralville. The 12th-ranked Hawks did just that on Tuesday night at Dallas Center-Grimes, but they did so without three of their best wrestlers. After posting a 37-28 victory over No. 21 Ankeny Centennial in a Class 3A regional dual, Ankeny then … [Read more...] about Depleted Hawks top Centennial before falling to No. 4 Mustangs in regional final

Jaguars hold off Roosevelt, can reach .500 mark with victory at Waukee on Friday

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The Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball team has had two previous chances to reach the .500 mark for the season. Now, the 12th-ranked Jaguars will get another opportunity to even their record. Centennial used a fast start to post a 52-46 victory over visiting Des Moines Roosevelt in a non-conference game on Monday. The Jaguars are now 8-9 heading into … [Read more...] about Jaguars hold off Roosevelt, can reach .500 mark with victory at Waukee on Friday

Ankeny girls place 7th at regional meet; Harris just misses qualifying for state

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The season came to an end on Monday for the Ankeny girls' bowling team. Ankeny placed seventh among eight teams in a Class 3A regional meet at Champion Bowl in Ottumwa. Senior Olivia Harris took ninth as an individual for the second straight year, just one spot away from qualifying for state. Ottumwa won the regional crown on its home lanes, finishing … [Read more...] about Ankeny girls place 7th at regional meet; Harris just misses qualifying for state

‘I loved the staff’: Centennial’s Targgart commits to play football for Wartburg

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Ankeny Centennial linebacker Nash Targgart has verbally committed to play football at Wartburg College next year. Targgart said he reached out to various schools all over the Midwest in an effort to continue his career on the gridiron. "Wartburg was the only one that I heard back from," said Targgart. "I felt like at Wartburg I loved the staff and the … [Read more...] about ‘I loved the staff’: Centennial’s Targgart commits to play football for Wartburg

Raccoon River-NW, Cedar Falls boast 11 qualifiers; Ankeny among 5 teams with 8

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Top-ranked Raccoon River-Northwest is the clear favorite to defend its title in the girls' Class 2A state wrestling tournament on Thursday and Friday at Xtream Arena in Coralville. Raccoon River-Northwest qualified 11 wrestlers for the tournament, including eight top-five seeds. The team is led by senior Katie Biscoglia, a three-time state champion who is … [Read more...] about Raccoon River-NW, Cedar Falls boast 11 qualifiers; Ankeny among 5 teams with 8

‘My guys just didn’t quit’: Centennial boys rally past Tigers to sweep season series

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(Story by Stephen McDaniel) The Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball team rode an intense roller coaster of momentum ranging from a double-digit lead to a double-digit deficit. But it was the squad’s overall response late in the third quarter and early in the final period that powered the Jaguars to a 57-50 road victory Friday that secured their regular … [Read more...] about ‘My guys just didn’t quit’: Centennial boys rally past Tigers to sweep season series

‘We’ve seen tremendous growth’: Jaguars avenge earlier 29-point loss to Valley

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(Story by Stephen McDaniel) There has been a night and day difference between the Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball team that started the season and the one that’s now pushing for a top-10 ranking. Valley found out first hand just how much the 12th-ranked Jaguars have grown since their first meeting in mid-December. Centennial led nearly the … [Read more...] about ‘We’ve seen tremendous growth’: Jaguars avenge earlier 29-point loss to Valley

Waukee bowlers defeat Ankeny boys, wrap up conference dual-meet crown

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The Waukee boys' bowling team wrapped up the CIML Conference dual-meet title with a victory over host Ankeny on Thursday at B-Roll Bowling. The Warriors won by a score of 2,655 to 2,087. They finished 6-0 in the league and improved to 9-0 overall, while Ankeny's records fell to 1-5 and 3-7. It was a season-low total for the Hawks, whose previous low of … [Read more...] about Waukee bowlers defeat Ankeny boys, wrap up conference dual-meet crown

‘We are just so proud of our girls’: Ankeny claims regional title, qualifies 8 for state

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Coach Dustin Roland beamed with pride following Friday's Class 2A regional tournament at Glenwood. His third-ranked Ankeny girls' wrestling team captured a third consecutive regional crown in dominating fashion, racking up 249 points. Dallas Center-Grimes was a distant second in the 10-team field with 166. "We may sound like a broken record, but we are … [Read more...] about ‘We are just so proud of our girls’: Ankeny claims regional title, qualifies 8 for state