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‘It could have gone either way’: Jaguars prevail in OT after never leading

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The Great American Rivalry Series could not have picked a better game to feature on Friday night than the Jag-Hawk Bowl. Crosstown rivals Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial battled into overtime before Connor Page drilled a 34-yard field goal to give the Jaguars a 17-14 victory at Ankeny Stadium. "I've dreamed about it a little bit," Page said of his … [Read more...] about ‘It could have gone either way’: Jaguars prevail in OT after never leading

Page boots 34-yard FG to give Jaguars overtime victory against Ankeny

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For the first time ever in the Jag-Hawk football rivalry, it took overtime to decide the winner of the crosstown battle. Connor Page made a 34-yard field goal to give Ankeny Centennial a 17-14 victory over Ankeny on Friday at Ankeny Stadium. It was the season opener for both teams. Page's game-winning kick came after the Hawks botched their own … [Read more...] about Page boots 34-yard FG to give Jaguars overtime victory against Ankeny

Hawks look to end scoring drought, losing streak against Centennial

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In recent years, the Ankeny Centennial football team has dominated the Jag-Hawk rivalry. Will the Jaguars' dominance continue in 2019? We're about to find out. Centennial will host Ankeny on Friday in the season opener for both teams. Kickoff at Ankeny Stadium is at 7 p.m. "I think it's kind of neat to play them for the first game of the year," said … [Read more...] about Hawks look to end scoring drought, losing streak against Centennial

‘I want to win a state title’: Jaguars look for better ending in 2019

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The Ankeny Centennial football team enjoyed a fairytale regular season in 2018, racking up a 9-0 record and earning a No. 1 seed for the Class 4A playoffs. Unfortunately, the Jaguars' season lacked a storybook ending. Centennial suffered a 21-17 loss to Southeast Polk in the opening round of the postseason, preventing the Jaguars from reaching their … [Read more...] about ‘I want to win a state title’: Jaguars look for better ending in 2019

‘I’ve always known that I wanted to play there’: Petersen commits to Cyclones

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Ankeny Centennial offensive lineman Brady Petersen has been waiting for an offer from a Power 5 school. When he finally got one, he didn't hesitate to accept it. The 6-foot-5, 275-pound Petersen verbally committed to play for Iowa State on Saturday after receiving an offer from the Cyclones. "I knew I could play at that level, and Iowa State was my … [Read more...] about ‘I’ve always known that I wanted to play there’: Petersen commits to Cyclones

Pinegar chooses Sam Houston St. over FBS offers from Auburn, Washington St.

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Former Ankeny Centennial football standout Hunter Pinegar took an official visit to Sam Houston State this week. Before boarding a plane on Friday afternoon for the trip home, Pinegar verbally committed to play for the Bearkats this fall. "Believe the myth: Everything really is bigger in Texas," said Pinegar. "And second of all, everybody's love there … [Read more...] about Pinegar chooses Sam Houston St. over FBS offers from Auburn, Washington St.

Centennial punter Knief to sign letter of intent with St. Cloud State

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Ankeny Centennial senior Avery Knief has decided to follow in his sister's footsteps. Knief will sign a letter of intent on Wednesday to play football at St. Cloud State University next season. His sister, Kristine, is a junior on the St. Cloud State women's soccer team. "It'll help to have someone that will be within walking distance to help me if I … [Read more...] about Centennial punter Knief to sign letter of intent with St. Cloud State

Centennial’s Rodgers accepts PWO offer from Iowa State’s Campbell

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The weight has been lifted off Tyler Rodgers' shoulders. The Ankeny Centennial defensive back has decided to play football for Iowa State. He has accepted a preferred walk-on offer from head coach Matt Campbell. "I'm very excited. I'm glad it's finally all over now," said Rodgers. "It was very stressful. It was constantly on my mind, so I'm very … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Rodgers accepts PWO offer from Iowa State’s Campbell

Centennial’s Pieper selected to play for U-17 U.S. National Team

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Ankeny Centennial junior Lucas Pieper got some unexpected news earlier this week. The 6-foot-1, 200-pound defensive end has been selected to play for the U-17 U.S. National Team and will compete in International Bowl X in January at AT&T Stadium, the home of the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas. "I was honestly pretty excited and shocked," said … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Pieper selected to play for U-17 U.S. National Team

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Noah Bethards, Ankeny Centennial football

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Noah Bethards of the Ankeny Centennial football team is the Ankeny Fanatic Sub of the Week sponsored by Blimpie. Bethards, a senior defensive end, helped Centennial to a 9-1 record. The Jaguars went undefeated during the regular season for the first time in school history. Bethards made 10 tackles, including three solo stops and two … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Noah Bethards, Ankeny Centennial football

Centennial DB Rodgers named to Class 4A all-state first team

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When the Ankeny Centennial football coaches moved Tyler Rodgers to safety during his sophomore year, it turned out to be a good decision. Rodgers became a stalwart for the Jaguars' defense over the next three seasons, helping the team to a 28-6 record during that stretch. He racked up 153.5 tackles in his career, including 58 while leading one of the … [Read more...] about Centennial DB Rodgers named to Class 4A all-state first team

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Gabe Godwin, Centennial football

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Senior running back Gabe Godwin helped the Ankeny Centennial football team to a 9-1 record this season. He rushed for 745 yards and eight touchdowns on 121 carries. Godwin had four 100-yard games on the season. He ran 24 times for 181 yards and three touchdowns in the Jaguars' 49-44 victory at Fort Dodge on Oct. 5. Here is some inside info on … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Gabe Godwin, Centennial football

Centennial’s perfect season ends with loss to S.E. Polk in playoff opener

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As he walked to the bus on Friday night, Ankeny Centennial quarterback Garret Severseike realized that he had played his final football game for the Jaguars. "It's going to be different," Severseike said after third-ranked Centennial lost to visiting Southeast Polk, 21-17, in the opening round of the Class 4A playoffs. "The coaches always say, 'There's a … [Read more...] about Centennial’s perfect season ends with loss to S.E. Polk in playoff opener

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Nathan Reinke, Ankeny Centennial football

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Nathan Reinke of the Ankeny Centennial football team is the Ankeny Fanatic Sub of the Week sponsored by Blimpie. Reinke, a junior defensive end, became a starter when teammate Kyle Gustafson suffered a season-ending knee injury last month. He has contributed 19 tackles while helping the third-ranked Jaguars to a 9-0 record and a No. 1 seed in the Class 4A … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Nathan Reinke, Ankeny Centennial football

Jaguars finish 9-0, will host rematch against S.E. Polk in playoff opener

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There wasn't much drama on Friday night at Ankeny Stadium. The third-ranked Ankeny Centennial football team built a 33-0 lead early in the second quarter and went on to defeat Sioux City West, 61-0, in its regular-season finale. The Jaguars wrapped up the Class 4A District 2 title and also secured the No. 1 seed for the upcoming playoffs while keeping … [Read more...] about Jaguars finish 9-0, will host rematch against S.E. Polk in playoff opener

Jaguars thump Roosevelt, move closer to No. 1 seed in Class 4A playoffs

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A year ago, the Des Moines Roosevelt football team battled Ankeny Centennial into the fourth quarter before dropping a 13-6 decision to the Jaguars. Friday's rematch at Drake Stadium wasn't nearly as close. The third-ranked Jaguars built a 42-0 halftime lead and rolled to a 56-6 victory to move one step closer to a perfect regular … [Read more...] about Jaguars thump Roosevelt, move closer to No. 1 seed in Class 4A playoffs