On paper, Thursday's matchup between the Ankeny Centennial and Des Moines Roosevelt volleyball teams appeared to be a mismatch. It turned out to be exactly that. The seventh-ranked Jaguars had already defeated Roosevelt three times this season, and they did it again with a 25-14, 25-17, 25-10 victory in a Class 5A regional semifinal at … [Read more...] about Jaguars sweep Roosevelt for 4th time, advance to regional final vs. C.R. Prairie
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Injury-depleted Jaguars tumble to S.E. Polk, putting playoff hopes in jeopardy
If Friday's matchup against visiting Southeast Polk wasn't a must-win game for the Ankeny Centennial football team, then next week's regular-season finale at Des Moines East certainly will be. The Jaguars dropped to 3-5 on the season with a 16-0 loss to second-ranked Southeast Polk, putting their playoff hopes in severe jeopardy. They entered the game … [Read more...] about Injury-depleted Jaguars tumble to S.E. Polk, putting playoff hopes in jeopardy
SPLIT DECISION: Jaguars fall to Sergeant Bluff-Luton, then top Carroll Kuemper
The Ankeny Centennial volleyball team tuned up for the postseason by playing a pair of ranked opponents on Thursday at Sergeant Bluff-Luton. The sixth-ranked Jaguars came away with a split. Centennial opened the triangular with a 25-15, 25-20 loss to Sergeant Bluff-Luton, the No. 8 team in Class 3A. The Warriors improved their record to 26-6. "Slow … [Read more...] about SPLIT DECISION: Jaguars fall to Sergeant Bluff-Luton, then top Carroll Kuemper
Jaguars roll to victory at Mason City, earn share of CIML Iowa Conference title
After letting the outright CIML Iowa Conference title slip away, the Ankeny Centennial volleyball team wasn't about to lose a share of the crown, too. The sixth-ranked Jaguars rolled to a 25-8, 25-13, 25-14 victory at Mason City on Tuesday to tie for the conference title with No. 4 Ankeny and Waukee Northwest. All three teams finished 5-1 in league … [Read more...] about Jaguars roll to victory at Mason City, earn share of CIML Iowa Conference title
Becker, DenBeste reach career milestones during Westside Invitational
Ankeny Centennial libero Ella Becker reached a volleyball milestone on Saturday. And so did fellow senior Morgan DenBeste. DenBeste, a setter, racked up her 1,000th career assist during the Westside Invitational at Cedar Rapids Jefferson. Becker earned her 1,000th career dig. "I knew last week when I broke the school career dig record that I would … [Read more...] about Becker, DenBeste reach career milestones during Westside Invitational
Winkel shoots 75 in final round, earns tie for 4th place in Class 4A
Jack Winkel entered Saturday's final round at the Class 4A state meet with a chance to become Ankeny Centennial's second individual boys' golf champion. A tough day on the greens forced him to settle for a fourth-place tie. Winkel shot a 3-over-par 75 at Beaver Hills Country Club in Cedar Falls and finished with a 36-hole total of 144. He finished in a … [Read more...] about Winkel shoots 75 in final round, earns tie for 4th place in Class 4A
‘We’ve got to get better in a hurry’: Jags fall to 3-4, face playoff elimination
There is no margin for error left for the Ankeny Centennial football team. The Jaguars dropped to 3-4 on the season with a 17-6 loss at Waukee Northwest on Friday. They may have to sweep their final two games--against No. 3 Southeast Polk and Des Moines East--in order to make the Class 5A playoffs. Northwest (4-3) and Centennial entered Friday's game … [Read more...] about ‘We’ve got to get better in a hurry’: Jags fall to 3-4, face playoff elimination
Winkel makes 4 straight birdies, shares first-round lead after shooting 69
Ankeny Centennial's Jack Winkel has put himself in position to win the Class 4A boys' state golf title on Saturday at Beaver Hills Country Club in Cedar Falls. The senior carded a 3-under-par 69 in Friday's opening round and is tied for the lead with four other golfers--Cale Leonard of Ottumwa, Tanner Dinnebier of Waukee, and Owen Sawyer and Maxwell Tjoa … [Read more...] about Winkel makes 4 straight birdies, shares first-round lead after shooting 69
‘It didn’t feel like we came out ready to play’: Jaguars tumble to Northwest
On Saturday, the Ankeny Centennial volleyball team rolled to a 25-21, 25-17 victory over Waukee Northwest in the quarterfinals of the Urbandale Invitational. Three nights later, the Wolves earned some revenge. Waukee Northwest visited Centennial for a CIML Iowa Conference match on Tuesday and posted a 25-18, 25-20, 20-25, 25-19 win over the … [Read more...] about ‘It didn’t feel like we came out ready to play’: Jaguars tumble to Northwest
Winkel captures medalist honors at district meet, but Jags place 4th overall
The Ankeny Centennial boys' golf team was hoping to qualify for the Class 4A state meet for the seventh time in school history. Instead, the Jaguars will have to settle for an individual qualifier. Jack Winkel shot a 71 to capture medalist honors in a district meet on Tuesday at Veenker Golf Course in Ames. However, seventh-ranked Centennial placed … [Read more...] about Winkel captures medalist honors at district meet, but Jags place 4th overall
‘It was a huge day for us’: Jaguars capture championship of Urbandale Invitational
There was no letdown for the Ankeny Centennial volleyball team. Riding the momentum of Tuesday's victory at Ankeny, the fourth-ranked Jaguars captured the championship of the Urbandale Invitational on Saturday. They rallied for a 23-25, 25-18, 15-8 win over No. 3 Urbandale in the title match. "It was a huge day for us," said Centennial coach Jessica … [Read more...] about ‘It was a huge day for us’: Jaguars capture championship of Urbandale Invitational
‘We just couldn’t stop them’: Jaguars fall to Urbandale in final seconds
With less than 2 minutes left to play, the Ankeny Centennial football team was in position to pull out a huge victory on Friday at Ankeny Stadium. The 10th-ranked Jaguars had just taken an 18-12 lead over No. 8 Urbandale and needed one defensive stop to seal the outcome. But they couldn't close the deal. The J-Hawks drove 80 yards down the field and … [Read more...] about ‘We just couldn’t stop them’: Jaguars fall to Urbandale in final seconds
Centennial cross country teams place 2nd, 3rd at Bud Williams Invitational
While the Ankeny cross country teams were unable to run Thursday when the Southeast Polk Invitational was cancelled due to lightning, the Ankeny Centennial squads traveled to Iowa City to compete in the Bud Williams Invitational at the Iowa City Kickers Soccer Club. The seventh-ranked Centennial girls' team placed second in the nine-team field with 50 … [Read more...] about Centennial cross country teams place 2nd, 3rd at Bud Williams Invitational
Centennial’s Winkel named Iowa PGA Junior Tour Player of the Year
Ankeny Centennial senior Jack Winkel has been named the 2021 Iowa PGA Junior Tour Player of the Year in the 16-18 year old division. He racked up 2,027.33 Player of the Year points. Winkel competed in 11 events this season. He had nine top-10 finishes on the Iowa PGA Junior Tour, including two wins and two ties for first place. Winkel was victorious in … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Winkel named Iowa PGA Junior Tour Player of the Year
Centennial girls’ cross country team competes at Knoxville Invitational
The Ankeny Centennial girls' cross country team entered just three runners in the varsity race at the Knoxville Invitational on Tuesday. The trio performed well in the hot conditions. Emily Petersen placed ninth in the 5k race with a time of 22 minutes 27 seconds. Brianna Hynick was 16th in 23:55, and Julianne Stevens finished 23rd in 24:17. "We are … [Read more...] about Centennial girls’ cross country team competes at Knoxville Invitational
Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Monica Mirembe, Ankeny Centennial volleyball
Senior middle hitter Monica Mirembe has helped the seventh-ranked Ankeny Centennial volleyball team to a 16-5 record. She ranks second on the squad with 115 kills and leads the Jaguars with 46 blocks and a .433 hitting percentage. Mirembe had eight kills and four blocks on Thursday as Centennial swept visiting Southeast Polk in three sets. She hit .615 on … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Monica Mirembe, Ankeny Centennial volleyball
After onside kick, Jaguars pull away in 2nd half for 30-0 win at Sioux City East
A gutsy call to open the second half helped spark the Ankeny Centennial football team to a 30-0 road victory over Sioux City East on Friday at Olsen Stadium. Leading by only 10-0 at halftime, the Jaguars recovered an onside kick to open the third quarter and went on to reach the end zone. They added two more touchdowns in the fourth quarter to seal the … [Read more...] about After onside kick, Jaguars pull away in 2nd half for 30-0 win at Sioux City East
SENIOR NIGHT SWEEP: Jaguars roll past S.E. Polk for their 16th win of season
The Ankeny Centennial volleyball team celebrated its Senior Night on Thursday with a sweep over visiting Southeast Polk. The seventh-ranked Jaguars rolled to a 25-9, 25-17, 25-8 victory in the non-conference match. They defeated the Rams for the second time this season. Centennial completed 71-of-74 serves (95.9 percent) and had nine aces in the win, … [Read more...] about SENIOR NIGHT SWEEP: Jaguars roll past S.E. Polk for their 16th win of season
Quass breaks 20-minute mark, leads Jaguars to 3rd-place finish at Indianola
There's about five weeks left in the high school cross country season. Thursday's Indianola Invitational at Pickard Park showed that the Ankeny Centennial girls' team is making a lot of progress. The Centennial boys' squad, meanwhile, still has some ground to make up--despite a runner-up finish in the 10-team field. In the girls' race, the … [Read more...] about Quass breaks 20-minute mark, leads Jaguars to 3rd-place finish at Indianola
Jaguars roll to victory at Mason City, claim Iowa Conference dual-meet title
There are some bigger goals out there for the Ankeny Centennial boys' golf team. Nevertheless, the seventh-ranked Jaguars accomplished one of their goals with a 143-165 victory over host Mason City on Tuesday at Highland Park Golf Course. The win allowed Centennial to capture the CIML Iowa Conference dual-meet title with a perfect 6-0 record. Only two … [Read more...] about Jaguars roll to victory at Mason City, claim Iowa Conference dual-meet title