Even though the Ankeny Centennial football team struggled to a 2-6 record last season, junior running back Trey Porter still attracted the attention of Division I coaches. Porter became a prized recruit while rushing for 582 yards and five touchdowns on 92 carries. He also caught seven passes for 93 yards. On Saturday, Porter's dream of playing … [Read more...] about ‘I just knew it was the place for me’: Centennial’s Porter commits to NIU
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Centennial runners Langstraat, Wallace make their college plans
Two members of the Ankeny Centennial girls' cross country team have made their college plans. Macie Langstraat has committed to run at Southwest Minnesota State, an NCAA Division II school in Marshall, Minn. Alayna Wallace is headed to Indianola's Simpson College, an NCAA Division III program. Langstraat looked at a lot of different schools before … [Read more...] about Centennial runners Langstraat, Wallace make their college plans
Centennial’s Neal to play football at Wartburg College
Defensive lineman Griffin Neal was one of the most consistent players on the Ankeny Centennial football team last fall. His performance led to an opportunity to play at the next level. Neal has verbally committed to join the Wartburg College football program. "I looked at a few schools other than Wartburg, but Wartburg just caught my attention a lot … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Neal to play football at Wartburg College
Centennial’s Johnson to join pipeline from Ankeny to Grand View
Another football player from Ankeny has decided to continue his career at Grand View University. Senior linebacker Tyler Johnson of Ankeny Centennial has committed to play for the Vikings. Two of his Jaguar teammates, Jackie Wells and Nathan Wilde, will also play for Grand View along with a pair of Ankeny players, Justice Miller and Kade Somers. "They … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Johnson to join pipeline from Ankeny to Grand View
Centennial kicker Talmadge to play football at Loras College
Ankeny Centennial place-kicker Scott Talmadge is going from the Central Iowa Metropolitan League to the American Rivers Conference. Talmadge has verbally committed to play football at NCAA Division III Loras College in Dubuque. He announced his decision via Twitter on Wednesday. "I'm extremely excited to announce that I will be committing to Loras … [Read more...] about Centennial kicker Talmadge to play football at Loras College