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Runchey extends free-throw streak to 32, scores career-high 20 in win at S.E. Polk

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball team was clinging to a 17-16 lead late in the first half of Tuesday's game at Southeast Polk when the Rams' bench was called for a technical foul. There was no question which player Centennial coach Matt Delger would ask to shoot the free throws. Junior guard Hunter Runchey made both of the ensuing attempts and … [Read more...] about Runchey extends free-throw streak to 32, scores career-high 20 in win at S.E. Polk

‘We have to be better to be successful’: Swimmers win 3 events in loss at Dowling

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The Ankeny boys' swimming team got two wins from Jake Smith and another one from Bryer Pearson during Tuesday's CIML Conference dual meet at Dowling Catholic. Unfortunately, the sixth-ranked Maroons won the other eight events and posted a 101-69 victory. They improved to 2-1 in the league and 14-4 overall, while No. 9 Ankeny's records dropped to 1-3 and … [Read more...] about ‘We have to be better to be successful’: Swimmers win 3 events in loss at Dowling

‘I was looking to be aggressive’: Perpich’s fast start ignites Jaguars past S.E. Polk

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A fast start by freshman guard Faith Perpich ignited the Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball team to a 53-41 victory on Tuesday at Southeast Polk. Perpich scored nine of her career-high 17 points during a 13-0 run in the first half that erased Southeast Polk's early 6-5 lead. The Rams could get no closer than nine points the rest of the way. "I was … [Read more...] about ‘I was looking to be aggressive’: Perpich’s fast start ignites Jaguars past S.E. Polk

Bogseth’s win seals Jaguars’ victory over Clear Creek Amana at Dion Cobb Duals

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The Ankeny Centennial wrestlers finished with a 1-3 record in the Dion Cobb Duals on Saturday at Valley. The Jaguars' lone win came against Clear Creek Amana, 39-37, in their third dual of the day. Brandon Bogseth posted an 11-1 major decision over Dylan Schrock at 215 pounds to seal the victory, giving Centennial a 39-31 lead with just one match … [Read more...] about Bogseth’s win seals Jaguars’ victory over Clear Creek Amana at Dion Cobb Duals

‘This was a great event’: Ankeny girls fall to RR-NW in title match at Border Brawl

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The Ankeny girls' wrestling team advanced to the championship match of the Border Brawl on Saturday before running into a familiar foe in the gym at Council Bluffs Lewis Central. Ankeny defeated its first four opponents in the dual tournament to earn another shot at Raccoon River-Northwest, setting up a rematch of the top two finishers at last year's … [Read more...] about ‘This was a great event’: Ankeny girls fall to RR-NW in title match at Border Brawl

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Ethan Sodergren, Ankeny Centennial wrestling

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Junior Ethan Sodergren went 3-1 for the Ankeny Centennial wrestlers in the Dion Cobb Duals on Saturday at Valley. He is now 8-2 on the season. Sodergren had two pins and a technical fall on the day. He pinned Clear Creek-Amana's Robert Hatcher in just 17 seconds at 150 pounds, helping his team to a 39-37 win over the Clippers. Here is some inside info … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Ethan Sodergren, Ankeny Centennial wrestling

Norwalk’s Birmingham pours in 39 points, leads No. 3 Warriors past Centennial girls

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The Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball team simply didn't have an answer for Norwalk star Braylyn Birmingham. Birmingham erupted for 39 points and 10 rebounds to lead Norwalk to a 61-46 victory over the visiting Jaguars in a non-conference game on Saturday. The Warriors, who are ranked third in Class 4A, raised their record to 8-1. Birmingham, a … [Read more...] about Norwalk’s Birmingham pours in 39 points, leads No. 3 Warriors past Centennial girls

‘I loved the way they trained’: Dhabolt picks Iowa State over Iowa, OU, Okla. St.

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The recruiting battle for Ankeny Centennial wrestling star Max Dhabolt has come to an end. Dhabolt, a 175-pound junior, has verbally committed to Iowa State. He will follow in the footsteps of senior teammate Cale Vandermark, who signed a letter of intent with the Cyclones in November. Dhabolt was pursued by some of the nation's top collegiate … [Read more...] about ‘I loved the way they trained’: Dhabolt picks Iowa State over Iowa, OU, Okla. St.

‘We played right with them’: Centennial boys drop 54-46 decision to No. 6 Waukee

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(Story by Stephen McDaniel) There was nothing the Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball team would’ve loved more than opening 2026 with a big upset victory. But despite a blazing hot start to the game, the Jaguars eventually fell behind in the second half and suffered a 54-46 loss to sixth-ranked Waukee on Friday night at Centennial. “We came out of … [Read more...] about ‘We played right with them’: Centennial boys drop 54-46 decision to No. 6 Waukee

‘Everything was just clicking’: Jaguars lead from start to finish in victory over Waukee

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(Story by Stephen McDaniel) The Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball team couldn’t have possibly asked for a better start to the new year. The Jaguars harnessed a total team effort coming out of the holiday break and kicked off the 2026 portion of their schedule by defeating 13th-ranked Waukee, 61-48, on Friday night at Centennial. “That’s the … [Read more...] about ‘Everything was just clicking’: Jaguars lead from start to finish in victory over Waukee

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Kolby Bechen, Centennial boys’ basketball

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Senior guard Kolby Bechen has helped the Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball team to a 1-4 record. He is averaging 3.8 points per game and leads the squad with 10 assists. Bechen scored six points on 2-of-5 shooting from 3-point range as the Jaguars posted a 63-45 win over visiting Valley on Dec. 19 for their first victory of the season. He also grabbed … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Kolby Bechen, Centennial boys’ basketball

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Noah Kearney, Ankeny boys’ swimming

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Senior Noah Kearney has helped the ninth-ranked Ankeny boys' swimming team to a 1-2 record in the CIML Conference. The squad is now 10-7 overall after placing second in the seven-team field in the Little Hawk Invitational on Saturday at Mercer Park Aquatic Center in Iowa City. Kearney won two events and also swam on two winning relays as Ankeny defeated … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Noah Kearney, Ankeny boys’ swimming

Vandermark captures 4th straight title at Miller Invite; Sodergren also wins crown

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Ankeny Centennial wrestling standout Cale Vandermark captured a fourth consecutive title in the Don Miller Invitational on Saturday at Fort Dodge, where he helped the Jaguars to a sixth-place finish in the 11-team field. Vandermark, who is ranked No. 1 at 126 pounds in Class 3A, posted a 2-1 decision over No. 9 Matthew Tran of Iowa City West in the finals … [Read more...] about Vandermark captures 4th straight title at Miller Invite; Sodergren also wins crown

‘I am so proud of our staff’: Asst. coaches guide Ankeny to DC-G Holiday Duals title

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The Ankeny girls' wrestling team defended its title on Saturday by going 5-0 at the Dallas Center-Grimes Holiday Duals. Fourth-ranked Ankeny competed most of the day without coach Dustin Roland, who left after the first dual to watch his son wrestle in another tournament. "I am so proud of our staff and their continued willingness to do whatever I ask … [Read more...] about ‘I am so proud of our staff’: Asst. coaches guide Ankeny to DC-G Holiday Duals title

Beam scores career-high 21 points, but Jaguars fall to 1-4 with loss to No. 4 Valley

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(Story by Stephen McDaniel) The Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball team was hoping to build off of its win over Urbandale a week ago and head into the holiday break with some positive momentum. But a matchup against fourth-ranked Valley ended the Jaguars' December slate with a 29-point loss. Centennial struggled to get its offense going in the … [Read more...] about Beam scores career-high 21 points, but Jaguars fall to 1-4 with loss to No. 4 Valley

‘It feels so good!’: Jaguars pull away in 2nd half, defeat Valley for first win of season

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(Story by Stephen McDaniel) With about 50 seconds left in Friday’s game against visiting Valley, Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball coach Matt Delger walked in front of his bench with a wide grin on his face and asked the reserves that don’t get much playing time if they wanted to close out the final minute. Delger’s smile quickly spread up and down … [Read more...] about ‘It feels so good!’: Jaguars pull away in 2nd half, defeat Valley for first win of season

‘The whole team was motivated to swim fast’: Ankeny routs Johnston on Sr. Night

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The seniors on the Ankeny boys' swimming team celebrated their special night with a dominating victory. Eighth-ranked Ankeny won all 11 events and rolled to a 132-38 victory over No. 16 Johnston on Thursday at Trail Point Aquatics Center. It was Senior Night for coach Dustin Rhoads' team, which improved to 1-2 in the CIML Conference and 5-6 overall. … [Read more...] about ‘The whole team was motivated to swim fast’: Ankeny routs Johnston on Sr. Night