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Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Avery Gates, Ankeny Centennial senior

April 20, 2020 by Dan Holm

Senior Avery Gates was expected to be one of the top sprinters for the Ankeny Centennial boys' track team. He helped the Jaguars to a 16th-place finish in last year's Class 4A state meet. Gates placed 13th in the 200 with a time of 22.60 seconds. He also ran on the third-place 4x400, fourth-place sprint medley and sixth-place 4x200 relays. Here is some … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Avery Gates, Ankeny Centennial senior

Centennial linebacker Vaughan to play football at Central College

April 11, 2020 by Dan Holm

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 on Friday via Twitter. "Excited to announce my commitment to play football at Central College!@CUI_Football," Vaughan tweeted. Vaughan will become the … [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

March 26, 2020 by Dan Holm

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 the private Lutheran liberal arts college in Waverly. Scherle, whose great-grandfather was an all-conference defensive lineman for Wartburg, has committed to play football for the Knights. "I originally … [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

March 26, 2020 by Dan Holm

The 2020 regular season schedules for all Iowa high school football teams have been released by the Iowa High School Athletic Association. District and group assignments were posted in February, following Board of Control approval. This arrangement is in place for just one year, as opposed to the usual two-year football cycle. Class 4A has also … [Read more...] about Ankeny, Centennial to face grueling football schedules in 2020

Local businesses raise $1,000 for Ankeny Athletic Booster Club

January 21, 2020 by Dan Holm

Several local businesses raised a total of $1,000 for the Ankeny Athletic Booster Club through a pair of tailgates in the fall. The tailgates were held before the Ankeny vs. Ankeny Centennial football game on Aug. 30 and before the Hawks' homecoming game against Des Moines Hoover on Oct. 4. These events were sponsored by Ankeny Fanatic, Gershman … [Read more...] about Local businesses raise $1,000 for Ankeny Athletic Booster Club

Bauer, Brecht, Petersen earn all-state honors from Des Moines Register

December 13, 2019 by Dan Holm

One of the best passing combinations in Class 4A this season was Ankeny's junior duo of quarterback Jase Bauer and wide receiver Brody Brecht. Both players have received all-state football honors from The Des Moines Register after leading the Hawks to an 8-3 record and a Class 4A quarterfinal appearance. Brecht was named to the Elite team, which … [Read more...] about Bauer, Brecht, Petersen earn all-state honors from Des Moines Register

Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 73

December 5, 2019 by Dan Holm

Check out the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by the Ankeny office of Iowa Realty. The Fontana brothers, head boys' basketball coach Bob and assistant football and wrestling coach Mike of Ankeny Centennial, were the guests along with former teacher and Ankeny girls' track coach Dennis Adamson, who discusses his project that … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 73

Centennial’s Gray to receive prestigious Burlsworth Award

December 4, 2019 by Dan Holm

Ankeny Centennial senior defensive back Keaton Gray has been named a recipient of the Burlsworth Award, a national award honoring character and sportsmanship in high school football. Gray made 33.5 tackles and had one interception while helping the Jaguars to an 8-2 record this season, but it was his performance off the field that led to the Burlsworth … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Gray to receive prestigious Burlsworth Award

Family history, right fit leads Gates to Grand View, Gibson to Iowa State

December 2, 2019 by Dan Holm

Two of Ankeny Centennial's football standouts have decided to follow in the footsteps of a family member. Running back Avery Gates has committed to play for Grand View, where his brother, Jensen, is already on the Vikings' roster. "In the big picture, I was going to choose a place that fit me and believed in me," said Gates. "Having Jensen be in the … [Read more...] about Family history, right fit leads Gates to Grand View, Gibson to Iowa State

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Callan Miller, Ankeny Centennial football

November 26, 2019 by Dan Holm

Senior punter Callan Miller helped the Ankeny Centennial football team to an 8-2 record this season. Miller averaged 37.0 yards on 28 attempts. His longest punt of the year traveled 76 yards. Miller was named to the Class 4A District 2 second team. He was also the recipient of the team's "Oil Can Award" at the Jaguars' banquet on … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Callan Miller, Ankeny Centennial football

Centennial’s Fontana named Class 4A assistant football coach of the year

November 21, 2019 by Dan Holm

Mike Fontana didn't think too much of it when he was nominated for the Class 4A assistant football coach of the year award. About a week ago, the longtime Ankeny Centennial and Ankeny assistant was told that he had won the honor from the Iowa Football Coaches Association. "I was like, 'Really. Is this for real?'" Fontana said. "It just made me think … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Fontana named Class 4A assistant football coach of the year

Urbandale pulls off stunning 29-28 win over Jaguars with late 2-point conversion

November 2, 2019 by connorferguson

Any time there is a single-elimination playoff format in sports, the potential for chaos is always around the corner. On Friday night in Ankeny, the chaos showed itself in more ways than one. The 12th-seeded Urbandale football team scraped by No. 4 Ankeny Centennial--a team that beat the J-Hawks by 20 points in Week 2--after making a two-point … [Read more...] about Urbandale pulls off stunning 29-28 win over Jaguars with late 2-point conversion

Jaguars tune up for playoffs with 63-14 victory at Sioux City West

October 25, 2019 by Dan Holm

The Ankeny Centennial football team will have to wait a little while longer to find out its first-round playoff opponent. The Jaguars know, though, that they'll be opening the postseason at home. Centennial closed out the regular season on Thursday with a 63-14 victory at Sioux City West. The Jaguars finished 5-0 in district play and improved to 8-1 … [Read more...] about Jaguars tune up for playoffs with 63-14 victory at Sioux City West

‘We just come out and hit hard’: Jaguars shut down Roosevelt for 28-7 win

October 19, 2019 by Dan Holm

Ankeny Centennial's defensive unit is sometimes overshadowed by the Jaguars' high-powered offensive attack. That wasn't the case on Friday night. The fifth-ranked Jaguars turned in a dominating defensive performance, holding No. 7 Des Moines Roosevelt to just 84 yards of total offense en route to a 28-7 victory at Ankeny Stadium. "That's our strong … [Read more...] about ‘We just come out and hit hard’: Jaguars shut down Roosevelt for 28-7 win

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Brady Petersen, Centennial football

October 14, 2019 by Dan Holm

Senior offensive lineman Brady Petersen helped the fourth-ranked Ankeny Centennial football team to a 56-29 victory over visiting Fort Dodge on Friday. The Jaguars racked up 514 total yards, including 426 on the ground, while improving to 6-1 on the season. Petersen earned all-state honors last year as a junior. He has verbally committed to play for Iowa … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Brady Petersen, Centennial football

A-VERY SPECIAL PERFORMANCE: Gates runs wild in Jaguars’ 56-29 victory

October 12, 2019 by Dan Holm

Due to a high ankle sprain that he suffered in the season opener against Ankeny, Ankeny Centennial running back Avery Gates entered Friday's game against visiting Fort Dodge with just 286 rushing yards on the year. He needed less than a half to surpass that total. Gates ran wild in the first two quarters, rushing for 309 yards and five touchdowns as … [Read more...] about A-VERY SPECIAL PERFORMANCE: Gates runs wild in Jaguars’ 56-29 victory

‘I knew I could make it’: Page’s game-winner lifts Jaguars past S.E. Polk

October 5, 2019 by Dan Holm

When Ankeny Centennial's Connor Page lined up for a game-winning field goal with 3 seconds left on Friday at Southeast Polk, the Rams tried to freeze the Jaguars' place-kicker by calling a timeout. But Page has been in this situation before. The 150-pound senior kicked a 30-yard field goal as time expired to give the sixth-ranked Jaguars a 20-17 … [Read more...] about ‘I knew I could make it’: Page’s game-winner lifts Jaguars past S.E. Polk

Page kicks another game-winning field goal

October 5, 2019 by Dan Holm

Ankeny Centennial’s Connor Page kicks a 30-yard field goal as time expires to give the Jaguars a 20-17 victory at Southeast Polk on Friday. It was his second game-winning field goal of the season. … [Read more...] about Page kicks another game-winning field goal

Centennial defense stifles Marshalltown en route to 42-7 road victory

September 29, 2019 by connorferguson

Coming into Friday night’s game at Leonard Cole Field, the Marshalltown Bobcats were 4-0 and averaging 34.0 points per game. The Bobcats had yet to allow more than 14 points in any of the four games they had played. Ankeny Centennial completely flipped the script. The Jaguars didn’t allow Marshalltown to get a first down until the fourth quarter and … [Read more...] about Centennial defense stifles Marshalltown en route to 42-7 road victory

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Tyler Johnson, Ankeny Centennial football

September 25, 2019 by Dan Holm

Junior running back Tyler Johnson has helped the Ankeny Centennial football team to a 3-1 record. Johnson became a starter after senior Avery Gates suffered a high ankle sprain in the Jaguars' overtime victory against Ankeny in the season opener on Aug. 30. He has rushed for 391 yards on 63 carries. Johnson ran 24 times for 206 yards and a touchdown … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Tyler Johnson, Ankeny Centennial football

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