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‘It was a good night for us’: Jaguars place 4th, earn highest finish ever at CIML meet

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It's already been a successful fall for the Ankeny Centennial boys' cross country team. Wednesday's CIML Conference meet at Johnston was just another sign of the Jaguars' progress this season. Ninth-ranked Centennial placed fourth in the nine-team field with 105 points. The Jaguars had finished eighth, seventh and sixth in the previous CIML meets since … [Read more...] about ‘It was a good night for us’: Jaguars place 4th, earn highest finish ever at CIML meet

Centennial freshman Flick races to easy win on hilly course at Indianola Invite

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Ankeny Centennial cross country runner Rebecca Flick earned her second victory of the season on Thursday. Flick, who is ranked 15th in Class 4A, easily won the girls' 5K race in the Indianola Invitational at Pickard Park. She posted a time of 19 minutes 1 second to finish 32 seconds ahead of fellow freshman Hannah Schmitz of Norwalk. "Rebecca started … [Read more...] about Centennial freshman Flick races to easy win on hilly course at Indianola Invite

‘It was another good competitive effort’: Jaguar boys take 5th at Heartland Classic

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The fifth-ranked Ankeny Centennial boys' cross country team earned a fifth-place finish in the Heartland Classic on Saturday at Central College in Pella. The Jaguars scored 179 points. Ankeny, meanwhile, took 13th in the 24-team field with 327 points. "It was another good competitive effort from the guys," said Centennial coach Chad Fickbohm. "It was … [Read more...] about ‘It was another good competitive effort’: Jaguar boys take 5th at Heartland Classic

Blevins, Centennial girls race to easy victories at Tom Karpan Invitational

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Tuesday's Tom Karpan Invitational at Valley Southwoods Freshman High School was expected to be a dual between the fourth-ranked Ankeny Centennial girls' cross country team and No. 12 Valley. It turned into more of a Jaguar domination. Centennial placed all seven of its runners in the top eight and easily won the meet with 18 points. The Jaguars … [Read more...] about Blevins, Centennial girls race to easy victories at Tom Karpan Invitational

Centennial boys, Ankeny teams turn in strong races at ‘competitive’ Bobcat Invite

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A total of 40 boys' and girls' cross country teams competed in the Bobcat Invitational on Thursday at Marshalltown Community College, including both Ankeny squads and the Ankeny Centennial boys' team. The fourth-ranked Jaguars placed fourth among 23 squads in the boys' division with 151 points. "It was another confidence-building race for us," … [Read more...] about Centennial boys, Ankeny teams turn in strong races at ‘competitive’ Bobcat Invite

Centennial boys win Jaguar Invitational for their first team crown since 2020 season

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' cross country runners may have surprised some of the other teams on Tuesday. The 17th-ranked Jaguars opened their season by winning the Jaguar Invitational at DMACC. They scored a total of 49 points when the results of the two boys' races were combined. It was Centennial's first team title since the 2020 season, when the … [Read more...] about Centennial boys win Jaguar Invitational for their first team crown since 2020 season

‘This team will be solid’: Centennial boys’ squad boasts 4 returning varsity regulars

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After just missing last year's state meet, the Ankeny Centennial boys' cross country team will be looking to return to Fort Dodge in 2025. The Jaguars are seeking their fifth trip to the state meet in school history. They previously qualified in 2015, 2020, 2021 and 2023. Centennial placed ninth in Class 4A in 2020, its highest finish ever. That … [Read more...] about ‘This team will be solid’: Centennial boys’ squad boasts 4 returning varsity regulars

Centennial’s Vander Wilt, Moll nearly cross finish line together in boys’ Class 4A race

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It wasn't planned, but the Ankeny Centennial duo of Brayden Vander Wilt and Cohen Moll nearly crossed the finish line together during the boys' Class 4A state cross country meet on Friday at Fort Dodge. Vander Wilt, a senior, closed out his career with a 73rd-place finish. He posted a time of 16:39.6 on the 5K course. "I don't knew where I finished, … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Vander Wilt, Moll nearly cross finish line together in boys’ Class 4A race

Jaguars win 4th straight SQM, advance to state along with Centennial boys’ duo

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The seniors on the Ankeny Centennial girls' cross country team are used to winning. The Jaguars did it again on Wednesday. Fourth-ranked Centennial easily won a Class 4A regional meet at Marshalltown, scoring a total of 29 points. No. 10 Dallas Center-Grimes (48 points) and No. 15 Davenport Central (74 points) also advanced to state. "It's really a … [Read more...] about Jaguars win 4th straight SQM, advance to state along with Centennial boys’ duo

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Cohen Moll, Centennial boys’ cross country

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Junior Cohen Moll led the eighth-ranked Ankeny Centennial boys' cross country team to a sixth-place finish in the CIML Conference meet on Wednesday at Southeast Polk. The Jaguars finished with a total of 138 points. Moll placed 10th in the 5K race with a time of 16 minutes 6 seconds, allowing him to earn all-conference honors. It was his fifth top-10 … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Cohen Moll, Centennial boys’ cross country

Centennial cross country teams race to 3rd-place finishes in Williams Invitational

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The Ankeny Centennial cross country teams raced to third-place finishes in the Bud Williams Invitational on Thursday at the Kickers Soccer Complex in Iowa City. The Centennial girls' squad lost to opponents from Iowa for the first time this season. The third-ranked Jaguars had won their first three meets of the year before placing fourth in the Gold … [Read more...] about Centennial cross country teams race to 3rd-place finishes in Williams Invitational

‘It was a good day all around’: Centennial boys place 3rd at Indianola Invitational

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' cross country team placed third in the Indianola Invitational on Thursday for the second year in a row. The 17th-ranked Jaguars finished with 72 points in the 13-team field. The meet was held at Pickard Park. "It was a good day all around for us," said Centennial coach Chad Fickbohm. "What we really liked about this meet is … [Read more...] about ‘It was a good day all around’: Centennial boys place 3rd at Indianola Invitational

‘Learning experience’: Jaguars place 8th among 18 squads at Heartland Classic

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' cross country team earned an eighth-place finish in the Heartland Classic on Saturday at Pella. The 16th-ranked Jaguars finished with 202 points in the 18-team field. "We are using these races as learning experiences," said Centennial coach Chad Fickbohm. "I felt we got out and put ourselves in a really good position. We … [Read more...] about ‘Learning experience’: Jaguars place 8th among 18 squads at Heartland Classic

Schermerhorn departs, but Centennial boys return quartet of varsity regulars

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It won't be easy for the Ankeny Centennial boys' cross country team to replace standout runner AJ Schermerhorn. But if the Jaguars want to earn another trip to the Class 4A state meet, they'll have to find a way. Schermerhorn was a three-time state qualifier and a two-time placewinner who helped Centennial to 14th-place finishes in Class 4A in 2021 and … [Read more...] about Schermerhorn departs, but Centennial boys return quartet of varsity regulars

‘I really liked Wartburg’s program’: Centennial’s Owens to run for Knights

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Ankeny Centennial distance runner Brendan Owens has signed a letter of intent to compete for Wartburg College. Owens, a senior, will join the Knights' men's cross country and track teams in the fall. "I looked at four schools," said Owens. "Once I got down to two, the decision was pretty tough. But I really liked Wartburg's program and coach." Owens … [Read more...] about ‘I really liked Wartburg’s program’: Centennial’s Owens to run for Knights

Centennial’s Schermerhorn signs letter of intent to run for Iowa State next year

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When Ankeny Centennial distance runner AJ Schermerhorn started his search for a potential college, Iowa State was one of the schools that attracted his interest. Schermerhorn, a three-time state cross country qualifier and a two-time placewinner, eventually signed with the Cyclones. "I had a list of about 15 schools with a range of some I really wanted … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Schermerhorn signs letter of intent to run for Iowa State next year

‘It was a really fun night’: Jaguars place 2nd at district meet, earn 4th trip to state

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' cross country team is headed to the state meet for the third time in four years and the fourth time in school history. The 12th-ranked Jaguars placed second in a Class 4A district meet on Wednesday at the Ashton cross country course in Iowa City. They finished with 60 points. "We are looking forward to next Friday," said … [Read more...] about ‘It was a really fun night’: Jaguars place 2nd at district meet, earn 4th trip to state

Centennial teams place 3rd at Williams Invite; Schermerhorn earns another win

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The Ankeny Centennial cross country teams both earned third-place finishes in the Bud Williams Invitational on Thursday at the University of Iowa's Ashton Cross Country Course. In the girls' division, second-ranked Dubuque Senior won the team title for the third straight year, finishing with 45 points. No. 4 Pleasant Valley was second in the 10-team field … [Read more...] about Centennial teams place 3rd at Williams Invite; Schermerhorn earns another win