Ankeny Centennial's Lucas Pieper closes in to make a tackle during a game against Urbandale in the 2018 season. (Photo by Dan Holm) Ankeny Centennial defensive lineman Lucas Pieper has been named a winner of the National Football Foundation's Iowa Chapter Scholar Athlete Award for 2020. This award recognizes high school football players who have … [Read more...] about Jaguars’ Pieper earns National Football Foundation Scholar Athlete Award
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Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Avery Gates, Ankeny Centennial senior
Ankeny Centennial's Avery Gates races to a 13th-place finish in the 200 at last year's Class 4A state meet. Gates was expected to be one of the top sprinters for the Jaguars this spring, but the season was cancelled on Friday due to the ongoing threat of the coronavirus. (Photo by Drue Wolfe) Senior Avery Gates was expected to be one of the top sprinters … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Avery Gates, Ankeny Centennial senior
Centennial linebacker Vaughan to play football at Central College
Ankeny Centennial's Desmond Vaughan makes a tackle during the Jaguars' 41-21 victory at Urbandale during the 2019 regular season. (Photo by Drue Wolfe) The football pipeline from Ankeny to Pella will continue for awhile longer. Ankeny Centennial linebacker Desmond Vaughan has committed to play for Central College in the fall. He revealed his decision … [Read more...] about Centennial linebacker Vaughan to play football at Central College
Scherle to follow in great-grandfather’s footsteps, will play for Wartburg College
Ankeny Centennial's Nick Scherle lunges across the goal line for a touchdown during the Jaguars' victory at Urbandale last season. Scherle has committed to play for Wartburg College. (Photo by Drue Wolfe) Growing up as a multi-sport athlete, Nick Scherle heard a lot of stories about Wartburg College. Now, he'll get a chance to make his own memories at … [Read more...] about Scherle to follow in great-grandfather’s footsteps, will play for Wartburg College
Ankeny, Centennial to face grueling football schedules in 2020
Ankeny running back Colin Kadolph is tackled by Ankeny Centennial's Jackson Huber during last year's game at Ankeny Stadium. The Hawks and Jaguars will open the 2020 season against each other on Aug. 28. (Photo by Drue Wolfe) The 2020 regular season schedules for all Iowa high school football teams have been released by the Iowa High School Athletic … [Read more...] about Ankeny, Centennial to face grueling football schedules in 2020