Ankeny Fanatic

Your Ankeny Sports Resource

Jaguars

Boys’ Class 4A district golf assignments, slated for Oct. 5, announced by IHSAA

by

Although the Turk Bowman Invitational at Veenker Golf Course was postponed due to rain and rescheduled for Sept. 29, Monday was still an important day for the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial boys' golf teams. Both squads learned their Class 4A district assignments from the Iowa High School Athletic Association, which placed 56 teams at four different sites … [Read more...] about Boys’ Class 4A district golf assignments, slated for Oct. 5, announced by IHSAA

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Ellie Pollock, Ankeny Centennial volleyball

by

Senior outside hitter Ellie Pollock has helped the sixth-ranked Ankeny Centennial volleyball team to a 13-4 record. The Jaguars advanced to the semifinals of the Metro Classic on Saturday at Southeast Polk before falling in three sets to No. 2 Dallas Center-Grimes, 16-21,, 21-19, 15-13. Pollock ranks second among the Jaguars with 125 digs. She has also … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Ellie Pollock, Ankeny Centennial volleyball

‘We put ourselves in a position to win’: Jaguars nearly knock off No. 2 Mustangs

by

The sixth-ranked Ankeny Centennial volleyball team extended its winning streak to nine matches on Saturday before falling to No. 2 Dallas Center-Grimes in the semifinals of the Metro Classic at Southeast Polk. The Mustangs (18-0) posted a 16-21, 21-19, 15-13 victory to advance to the championship match, where they then defeated No. 12 Waukee in three sets … [Read more...] about ‘We put ourselves in a position to win’: Jaguars nearly knock off No. 2 Mustangs

‘We came out firing on offense’: Jaguars romp to 45-7 victory over Railsplitters

by

On the 25th anniversary of 9/11, a skydiver delivered the game ball to Ankeny Stadium on Friday night for a Week 3 battle between Ankeny Centennial and Des Moines Lincoln. With multiple branches of the armed services in attendance, the Jaguars got off to a fast start and never looked back. Centennial scored four touchdowns in the first 13 minutes, … [Read more...] about ‘We came out firing on offense’: Jaguars romp to 45-7 victory over Railsplitters

‘I am excited where we are at as a team’: Swimmers rout Titans, raise mark to 5-1

by

Despite mixing up its lineup, the Ankeny girls' swimming team rolled to a 133-50 victory over visiting Council Bluffs Lewis Central on Thursday at Trail Point Aquatics Center. Ankeny won eight of the 12 events to raise its record to 5-1. The Titans fell to 1-4 on the season. "It was great to compete against Lewis Central in a fun non-conference meet!" … [Read more...] about ‘I am excited where we are at as a team’: Swimmers rout Titans, raise mark to 5-1

No. 1 Centennial girls place 4th at Bobcat Invitational, suffer their first loss of season

by

The top-ranked Ankeny Centennial girls' cross country team suffered its first loss of the season on Thursday. After winning their first two meets, the Jaguars placed fourth among 17 teams in the Bobcat Invitational at Marshalltown Community College. They finished with 115 points. No. 3 Johnston scored 76 points and captured the title for the fourth … [Read more...] about No. 1 Centennial girls place 4th at Bobcat Invitational, suffer their first loss of season

‘It’s been a tough week’: Jaguars shoot 321 in conference triangular at Urbandale

by

The Ankeny Centennial boys' golf team shot a 321 and placed second in a CIML Conference triangular meet on Thursday at the Urbandale Golf and Country Club. The Jaguars lost to Waukee, which won the meet with a 315 total. They defeated the host J-Hawks, who posted a score of 340. "It's been a tough week after a great week last week," said Centennial … [Read more...] about ‘It’s been a tough week’: Jaguars shoot 321 in conference triangular at Urbandale

‘Our girls continued to battle’: Jags tumble at Urbandale to close out CIML schedule

by

A challenging week for the Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team ended on Thursday with an 11-0 loss at Urbandale. The Jaguars suffered their third shutout loss in three days and their fourth in a row overall. They finished 2-6 in the CIML Conference and dropped to 3-9 on the season. The J-Hawks finished 4-4 in the league and improved to 8-5 … [Read more...] about ‘Our girls continued to battle’: Jags tumble at Urbandale to close out CIML schedule

‘The energy of the team was awesome’: Swimmers defeat Valley in home opener

by

Despite winning only three of the 12 events, the Ankeny girls' swimming team relied on its depth to defeat Valley, 100-86, in its home opener on Tuesday at Trail Point Aquatics Center. Ankeny avenged last year's 95-90 loss to the Tigers. "We had a fun home opener!" said Ankeny coach Dustin Rhoads. "The energy of the team was awesome. Valley is always … [Read more...] about ‘The energy of the team was awesome’: Swimmers defeat Valley in home opener

‘We are better than that score’: Jaguars shoot 306 in losses to Dowling, Johnston

by

The Ankeny Centennial boys' golf team shot a 306 on its home course at Briarwood Golf Club on Wednesday, matching its score from the Jesse Peck Invitational last month. It wasn't good enough to beat two of the Jaguars' rivals in the CIML Conference. Dowling Catholic posted a 284 total to win the triangular meet. Johnston shot a 293 and came away with a … [Read more...] about ‘We are better than that score’: Jaguars shoot 306 in losses to Dowling, Johnston

‘Tonight was another tough battle’: Jags fall to undefeated Johnston girls, 11-0

by

The schedule didn't get any easier on Wednesday for the Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team. After dropping a 7-0 decision at defending state champion Waukee Northwest on Tuesday, the Jaguars hosted another unbeaten opponent 24 hours later and fell to Johnston, 11-0, at the Prairie Ridge courts. It was the third consecutive shutout loss for … [Read more...] about ‘Tonight was another tough battle’: Jags fall to undefeated Johnston girls, 11-0

‘We really just executed’: Jags neutralize Waukee’s Rogers in dominant victory

by

The Waukee volleyball team boasts one of the state's most dominant players in senior outside hitter Malia Rogers. But the Purdue recruit was no match for Ankeny Centennial's relentless defensive effort on Tuesday. The seventh-ranked Jaguars limited Rogers to just six kills and rolled to a 25-17, 25-8, 25-15 victory at No. 11 Waukee. The Warriors hit … [Read more...] about ‘We really just executed’: Jags neutralize Waukee’s Rogers in dominant victory

Centennial girls earn some ‘small wins’ during 7-0 loss to defending champions

by

The Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team earned some "small wins" during Tuesday's rain-shortened meet at Waukee Northwest. The Wolves built a commanding 7-0 lead before the remaining matches were called off due to a thunderstorm. They maintained their perfect records, improving to 7-0 in the CIML Conference and 9-0 overall. Centennial's records … [Read more...] about Centennial girls earn some ‘small wins’ during 7-0 loss to defending champions

‘It was a great feeling’: Manning’s field goal as time expires lifts Jaguars past Linn-Mar

by

(Story by Stephen McDaniel) It took a whole team effort inside 8 minutes to play for the Ankeny Centennial football team to secure its first win of the 2026 season. A third-down sack, a 90-yard drive by the offense and a walk-off, 20-yard field goal by senior kicker Noah Manning clinched the Jaguars' 23-20 victory over Linn-Mar on Friday night in … [Read more...] about ‘It was a great feeling’: Manning’s field goal as time expires lifts Jaguars past Linn-Mar

‘It was a good day in Iowa City’: Jaguars capture 6th straight Little Hawk Invite title

by

Coming off back-to-back losses, the Ankeny Centennial volleyball team needed to get back on track. A trip to Iowa City High for the Little Hawk Invitational on Saturday was just what the seventh-ranked Jaguars needed. Centennial swept all five of its opponents--including four ranked foes--to win the tournament for the sixth consecutive year. The … [Read more...] about ‘It was a good day in Iowa City’: Jaguars capture 6th straight Little Hawk Invite title

‘Our girls came prepared’: Jaguars win title in heat, while Ankeny boys place 3rd

by

The conditions were brutal for the 58th Kirk Schmaltz Invitational cross country meet on Thursday in Ames. The 90-degree temperatures and high humidity didn't seem to bother the Ankeny Centennial girls' team, though. The top-ranked Jaguars easily won the team title on the Iowa State course with 57 points, finishing 23 points ahead of No. 2 Waukee … [Read more...] about ‘Our girls came prepared’: Jaguars win title in heat, while Ankeny boys place 3rd

Ankeny swimmers dominate Grinnell Quadrangular for second straight year

by

The Ankeny girls' swimming team dominated the Grinnell Quadrangular on Thursday for the second year in a row. Ankeny won six events and racked up 405 points, 172 more than runner-up Newton. Grinnell was third with 214 points, followed by Indianola with 118. "We had a good meet!" said Ankeny coach Dustin Rhoads, whose team is now 3-1 on the season. "It … [Read more...] about Ankeny swimmers dominate Grinnell Quadrangular for second straight year

Centennial girls’ team tumbles to Valley, while Hawkettes suffer loss at Johnston

by

Thursday was a rough day on the tennis courts for both the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial girls' teams. The Jaguars dropped an 11-0 decision to visiting Valley at the Prairie Ridge courts. In another CIML Conference matchup, the Hawkettes traveled to Johnston and suffered an 11-0 loss. "It was a hot night on the tennis courts, but the girls competed hard … [Read more...] about Centennial girls’ team tumbles to Valley, while Hawkettes suffer loss at Johnston