The Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team moved into a tie for first place in the CIML Conference with a 3-1 victory over visiting Johnston on Tuesday. The third-ranked Jaguars got some help from No. 6 Ankeny, which traveled to No. 1 Waukee Northwest and battled the Wolves to a 0-0 draw. Northwest is now 4-0-2 in the conference, while Centennial improved … [Read more...] about Jaguars survive against Johnston, move into tie for first place in CIML Conference
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Centennial remains in CIML Conference driver’s seat with 3-1 win at No. 6 Johnston
The race for the CIML Conference boys' soccer championship will be decided on Friday night. Top-ranked Ankeny Centennial remained in the driver's seat with a 3-1 victory at No. 6 Johnston on Tuesday. The Jaguars, who are rated No. 14 nationally by United Soccer Coaches, improved to 5-0-2 in the league and are the only contender who controls its own … [Read more...] about Centennial remains in CIML Conference driver’s seat with 3-1 win at No. 6 Johnston
Jaguars earn No. 1 seed in Substate 6, while Hawks land No. 4 seed in Substate 1
The top-ranked Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team was awarded a No. 1 seed in Class 4A Substate 6 when the Iowa High School Athletic Association released its postseason brackets on Tuesday. Ankeny, meanwhile, was given a No. 4 seed in Substate 1. The Hawks (4-9-1) will host Des Moines East (2-10) in a substate quarterfinal on May 19. After receiving a … [Read more...] about Jaguars earn No. 1 seed in Substate 6, while Hawks land No. 4 seed in Substate 1
Jaguars defeat Ames as Pezzetti scores game’s only goal off assist by Poskevich
For the second time in four days, one goal proved to be enough for the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team. Freshman Kayle Pezzetti scored off an assist from Grace Poskevich at the 30:49 mark to give the third-ranked Jaguars a 1-0 victory at No. 12 Ames in a non-conference game on Monday. "I thought that over the whole entire game we played really … [Read more...] about Jaguars defeat Ames as Pezzetti scores game’s only goal off assist by Poskevich
‘It was definitely a battle’: Ankeny golfers shoot 378, Jaguars 385 in CIML 1st round
The Ankeny girls' golf squad shot a season-best 378 and placed sixth among 12 teams in the opening round of the CIML Conference Invitational on Monday at Beaver Creek, while Ankeny Centennial posted a 385 total and finished ninth. Two-time defending champion Waukee Northwest carded a 329 and holds a 12-stroke lead over Southeast Polk, which posted a 341 … [Read more...] about ‘It was definitely a battle’: Ankeny golfers shoot 378, Jaguars 385 in CIML 1st round
Unbeaten Centennial boys ranked No. 14 nationally by United Soccer Coaches
The undefeated Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team is now ranked 14th nationally in the latest spring rankings from United Soccer Coaches. Coach Brian Duax's team is also ranked second behind Jackson Hole (Wyo.) in the Region III rankings. The Jaguars currently boast a 10-0-2 record and are No. 1 in the Class 4A rankings for the second week in a row. They … [Read more...] about Unbeaten Centennial boys ranked No. 14 nationally by United Soccer Coaches
Jaguars outlast Waukee girls on Jackson’s goal, Litchfield’s big save in final minutes
Two of the top girls' soccer teams in Class 3A appeared to be headed toward a scoreless draw on Friday night at Timberline Middle School. With less than 12 minutes remaining, third-ranked Ankeny Centennial had been unable to solve Waukee goalkeeper Morgan Lowry--who seemed to be on the verge of recording another clean sheet. Just one week earlier, … [Read more...] about Jaguars outlast Waukee girls on Jackson’s goal, Litchfield’s big save in final minutes
No. 1 Jaguars get 4 goals from Duax in victory over Waukee to remain unbeaten
Senior forward Tate Duax erupted for four goals to lead the top-ranked Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team to a 5-2 victory over visiting Waukee on Friday. Duax now has 18 goals on the season. He ranks second in Class 4A behind Cole Skinner of Southeast Polk, who has scored 19 goals. The win moved Centennial closer to the CIML Conference title. The … [Read more...] about No. 1 Jaguars get 4 goals from Duax in victory over Waukee to remain unbeaten
Jags, Hawks gear up for state qualifying meets after tune-up at conference
(Story by Stephen McDaniel) With the CIML Conference meet now in the books, the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial boys' track teams have their eyes set on their respective Class 4A state qualifying meets. The Jaguars crowned five champions on their way to a sixth-place overall finish with 74 points, while the Hawks crowned one individual champion and one … [Read more...] about Jags, Hawks gear up for state qualifying meets after tune-up at conference
Ankeny golfers place 9th, Jaguars finish 11th in S.E. Polk Invite at Copper Creek
The Ankeny girls' golf team placed ninth in the Southeast Polk Invitational on Thursday at Copper Creek, finishing two spots ahead of Ankeny Centennial. The Hawkettes posted a 386 total. The Jaguars finished with a 396. "It was definitely a good learning opportunity," said Centennial coach Marty Kiepe. "Copper was playing difficult, and we struggled … [Read more...] about Ankeny golfers place 9th, Jaguars finish 11th in S.E. Polk Invite at Copper Creek
Jaguars edge Ankeny girls by 2.5 points for runner-up honors at conference meet
On a night when the Waukee Northwest girls' track team easily captured its third consecutive CIML Conference title, there was no reason for Ankeny or Ankeny Centennial to load up its lineup in Thursday's meet at Johnston. There are two more important meets coming up. "I'm just in two events tonight," said standout Ankeny sprinter Morgan Fisher. "It's … [Read more...] about Jaguars edge Ankeny girls by 2.5 points for runner-up honors at conference meet
Ankeny, Centennial boys’ tennis squads headed to substate team play in Class 2A
Both the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis teams have earned spots in postseason play from the Iowa High School Athletic Association. The Hawks (4-6) have been placed in Class 2A Substate 1. They will play at Waukee Northwest (9-0) in the semifinal round, with the winner to meet Indianola (8-5) or Sioux City North (12-1) in the final. The … [Read more...] about Ankeny, Centennial boys’ tennis squads headed to substate team play in Class 2A
Hawks, Jaguars keep substate hopes alive with victories in final conference meets
It was do-or-die for both the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis teams on Thursday. Both squads needed victories in their final CIML Conference meets to have any hope of advancing to substate play in Class 2A, and the Hawks and Jaguars came through in the clutch. Ankeny posted a 6-5 win over visiting Urbandale on its Senior Night. The Hawks got … [Read more...] about Hawks, Jaguars keep substate hopes alive with victories in final conference meets
Longtime assistant coach Willers hired to take over Centennial wrestling program
Ankeny Centennial has promoted one of Jay Groth's longtime assistant coaches to take over the Jaguars' wrestling program. Tyler Willers, an assistant under Groth for the last seven seasons, has been named head coach pending school board approval. "I'm very excited," said Willers. "I'm ready to get started." Willers was a four-time state placewinner … [Read more...] about Longtime assistant coach Willers hired to take over Centennial wrestling program
Johnston boys extend their winning streak to 7 with 11-0 victory over Centennial
Despite a couple of close matches, the Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team dropped an 11-0 decision at Johnston on Tuesday. The victory was the seventh in a row for the Dragons, whose only loss came at Waukee Northwest on April 16. They finished 7-1 in the CIML Conference and improved to 8-1 overall, while Centennial's records fell to 1-6 and 3-7. “We … [Read more...] about Johnston boys extend their winning streak to 7 with 11-0 victory over Centennial
‘This was a blessing in disguise’: Jags play Copper Creek for 1st of 3 times in 9 days
The Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team will become very familiar with Southeast Polk's home course over the next nine days. The Jaguars shot a 199 and placed third in their final CIML Conference triangular meet on Tuesday at Copper Creek. They will return to Pleasant Hill on Thursday for the Southeast Polk Invitational, then will play Copper Creek for a … [Read more...] about ‘This was a blessing in disguise’: Jags play Copper Creek for 1st of 3 times in 9 days
‘Don’t come out complacent’: No. 1 Jags listen to coach, post 4-0 win over Ames
(Story by Stephen McDaniel) The Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer players aren't letting their lofty status in the latest IHSAA Class 4A rankings go to their heads. The newly top-ranked Jaguars are just focused on doing the things that have helped them reach this point. Centennial did just that Monday night as the Jaguars posted a 4-0 clean sheet … [Read more...] about ‘Don’t come out complacent’: No. 1 Jags listen to coach, post 4-0 win over Ames
‘We put everything on the line’: Jaguars roll to 7-0 victory over No. 12 Mason City
After a long weekend in Bettendorf, the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team showed no signs of fatigue on Monday night. The third-ranked Jaguars scored three goals in the first 11 minutes and went on to defeat No. 12 Mason City, 7-0, in a non-conference game at Northview. "I am proud of the level we played at coming out of a three-game weekend," said … [Read more...] about ‘We put everything on the line’: Jaguars roll to 7-0 victory over No. 12 Mason City
‘It was a great day to be a Jag!’: Centennial girls shoot 367, place 5th at Dragon Invite
With only a few weeks left in the season, the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team appears to be peaking at the right time. The Jaguars placed fifth among 10 squads in the Dragon Invitational on Monday at Jester Park. They posted a season-best score of 367. "It was a great day to be a Jag!" said Centennial coach Marty Kiepe. "I couldn’t be more proud of … [Read more...] about ‘It was a great day to be a Jag!’: Centennial girls shoot 367, place 5th at Dragon Invite
Jaguars take over No. 1 spot in Class 4A boys’ soccer rankings from IHSAA
The Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team has taken over the No. 1 spot in the latest Class 4A rankings from the Iowa High School Athletic Association. The Jaguars are off to an 8-0-2 start and sit atop the CIML Conference standings at 3-0-2. No. 2 Cedar Rapids Prairie also remains unbeaten with an 8-0-1 record. The CIML boasts five teams among the top … [Read more...] about Jaguars take over No. 1 spot in Class 4A boys’ soccer rankings from IHSAA