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Jaguars outlast Fort Dodge in shootout, 49-44, to remain unbeaten

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With about 1 minute left in Friday's game at Fort Dodge, Ankeny Centennial running back Gabe Godwin burst through the line of scrimmage at the Dodgers' 15-yard line and appeared to have a clear path to the end zone. Godwin had already rushed for three touchdowns, but he passed up an opportunity to score again. The 200-pound senior stopped at the 2-yard … [Read more...] about Jaguars outlast Fort Dodge in shootout, 49-44, to remain unbeaten

Big 2nd half allows Jaguars to avenge last year’s loss to S.E. Polk

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During the first five weeks of the high school football season, Ankeny Centennial defensive back Tyler Rodgers often exchanged text messages with Southeast Polk linebacker Zach Strickland. The correspondence between the two friends came to an end, though, earlier this week. "We played youth football together and he's still one of my great buddies, but … [Read more...] about Big 2nd half allows Jaguars to avenge last year’s loss to S.E. Polk

Jaguars pound Marshalltown, will likely remain No. 1 in playoff RPI

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The Ankeny Centennial football team entered Friday's game against visiting Marshalltown as the No. 1 team in the Class 4A Ratings Percentage Index. The Jaguars, who are third in the Des Moines Register's rankings, didn't do anything to hurt their RPI. Centennial scored the last 42 points of the game and rolled to a 49-7 victory in its District 2 … [Read more...] about Jaguars pound Marshalltown, will likely remain No. 1 in playoff RPI

‘A great moment in your life’: Jaguars again knock off Dowling Catholic

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Jackson Huber carried the "Turnover Hammer" as he walked off the field at Valley Stadium on Friday night. The Ankeny Centennial junior also had a big smile on his face. Huber helped defend a fourth-down pass that fell incomplete in the final seconds, sealing the fifth-ranked Jaguars' 14-7 victory over No. 4 Dowling Catholic. It was Centennial's second … [Read more...] about ‘A great moment in your life’: Jaguars again knock off Dowling Catholic

Jaguars pile up more than 500 yards in win over Waterloo West

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The Ankeny Centennial football team will always be known for its potent rushing attack. But on Friday night at Waterloo's Memorial Stadium, the seventh-ranked Jaguars showed off a dangerous passing game as well. Quarterback Garret Severseike threw for 90 yards and a pair of touchdowns, both of them to senior tight end Ben Breeding, as Centennial rolled … [Read more...] about Jaguars pile up more than 500 yards in win over Waterloo West

Some things to look for in Friday’s football games

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Here are a few questions that will be answered during Week 3 of the high school football season: 1). Which defense will crack first--Cedar Falls' or Ankeny Centennial's? The fourth-ranked Tigers will visit Ankeny on Friday, while the No. 7 Jaguars will travel to Waterloo West. Neither Cedar Falls nor Centennial has allowed a point through two games this … [Read more...] about Some things to look for in Friday’s football games

Jaguars romp to 41-0 victory for their second consecutive shutout

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Jerry Pezzetti has won 414 games in his legendary high school football coaching career. Pezzetti and his son, Ryan, get a lot of the credit for building the Ankeny Centennial program from scratch into one of the state's top Class 4A teams. Perhaps now it's time to give some of the credit to Jeff Helgeson, the Jaguars' defensive … [Read more...] about Jaguars romp to 41-0 victory for their second consecutive shutout

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Tyler Rodgers, Centennial football

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Senior defensive back Tyler Rodgers played a key role as the Ankeny Centennial football team opened its season on Friday with a 20-0 victory over Ankeny. He helped the seventh-ranked Jaguars post their second consecutive shutout against their crosstown rival. Rodgers also saw some action at running back. He ran four times for 25 yards, including a 14-yard … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Tyler Rodgers, Centennial football

Oh brother: Jaguars unveil another speedy Gates in win over Ankeny

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Avery Gates finally got his chance to take center stage in Ankeny's crosstown rivalry. He didn't let it go to waste. The junior running back rushed for 130 yards on 16 carries and scored all three of the game's touchdowns as the seventh-ranked Ankeny Centennial football team opened its season on Friday with a 20-0 victory over Ankeny before an overflow … [Read more...] about Oh brother: Jaguars unveil another speedy Gates in win over Ankeny

Who will emerge as the star in Friday’s Jag-Hawk showdown?

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Here are five potential storylines for Friday's Jag-Hawk football game at Ankeny Stadium: 1. Will Centennial's dominance of the crosstown rivalry continue? The Jaguars have won five of the six meetings against Ankeny since the split into two high schools in 2013. The last three games have been decided by an average of 14.7 points, including … [Read more...] about Who will emerge as the star in Friday’s Jag-Hawk showdown?

New year, same goal: Jaguars seek another trip to UNI-Dome

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Garret Severseike never expected to play such a pivotal role for the Ankeny Centennial football team last season. Now, the senior quarterback is hoping to lead the Jaguars to a third consecutive trip to the UNI-Dome. "I think I've gotten a lot better myself just having to step into a situation that wasn't natural at all," Severseike said. "I was … [Read more...] about New year, same goal: Jaguars seek another trip to UNI-Dome

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Riley Moss, Ankeny Centennial boys’ track

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Senior Riley Moss led the Ankeny Centennial boys' track team to a fifth-place finish in the Class 4A state meet Thursday through Saturday at Drake Stadium. Moss won an individual state title in the 110 hurdles, posting a time of 14.02 seconds. He also anchored the Jaguars' winning 4x200 relay, the runner-up 4x100 relay and the seventh-place shuttle hurdle … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Riley Moss, Ankeny Centennial boys’ track

Hawks, Jaguars to meet in 2018-19 football season openers

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The Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial football teams already knew that they would be playing each other this fall. Now, the crosstown rivals know the exact date. Schedules for the 2018 and 2019 seasons have been released by the Iowa High School Athletic Association. The Hawks and Jaguars will meet in the season opener in each of the next two … [Read more...] about Hawks, Jaguars to meet in 2018-19 football season openers

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Jake Pinegar, Ankeny Centennial football

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Jake Pinegar is the Ankeny Fanatic prep of the week sponsored by Revive Clinic and Spa. The Ankeny Centennial senior place-kicker has signed a letter of intent to play football next season at Penn State. Pinegar has also been a soccer and track standout for the Jaguars. He ran on the state champion shuttle hurdle relay team last year. Here is some … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Jake Pinegar, Ankeny Centennial football

Centennial’s Kluver to play for Hawkeyes as long snapper

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Zach Kluver has decided to follow in his brother's footsteps. The Ankeny Centennial senior will join the Iowa football program as a long snapper. He will attend DMACC part-time in the fall before heading to Iowa City for the spring semester. Kluver's brother, Tyler, was a four-year starter for the Hawkeyes as a long snapper. His collegiate career ended … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Kluver to play for Hawkeyes as long snapper

Hawkeyes want Winters to shed some weight, move to offensive line

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Trey Winters celebrated the signing of his national letter of intent with a trip to Sports Page on Wednesday afternoon. In the future, though, the Ankeny Centennial football standout may have to skip a few meals. The 6-foot-5, 330-pound Winters signed to play at Iowa, whose coaches would like the mammoth lineman to shed some weight. "I definitely … [Read more...] about Hawkeyes want Winters to shed some weight, move to offensive line

Centennial’s Gates to play football at Grand View

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Jensen Gates celebrated his birthday by going to Jethro's on Wednesday night. Gates, who turned 18 years old on Thursday, had another reason to celebrate. The Ankeny Centennial running back verbally committed earlier this week to play football for Grand View. He announced his decision via Twitter on Tuesday night. "Excited to announce my commitment … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Gates to play football at Grand View