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Jaguars sweep Marshalltown, gear up for showdowns against Ottumwa, Ankeny

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A balanced offensive attack and an effective defense helped the Ankeny Centennial volleyball team to a sweep at Marshalltown on Tuesday. The fifth-ranked Jaguars posted a 25-18, 25-16, 25-13 victory in the CIML Iowa Conference match. They improved to 2-0 in the league and 8-1 overall, while Marshalltown's records fell to 0-1 and 3-5. "It was a great … [Read more...] about Jaguars sweep Marshalltown, gear up for showdowns against Ottumwa, Ankeny

‘We are on the right track’: Jaguars shoot 306 to win Turk Bowman Invitational title

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Earlier this month, the Ankeny Centennial boys' golf team struggled to a 329 total in the Ames Quadrangular at Veenker Golf Course. On Tuesday, the sixth-ranked Jaguars played the same course with much better results. Centennial shot a 306 to win the Turk Bowman Invitational over four other teams. Indianola was the runner-up with a 324. "The boys … [Read more...] about ‘We are on the right track’: Jaguars shoot 306 to win Turk Bowman Invitational title

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Griffin Neal, Ankeny Centennial football

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Senior nose guard Griffin Neal is a member of the Ankeny Centennial football team. He made 2.5 tackles, including a sack, and also recovered a fumble in the Jaguars' 14-7 loss at ninth-ranked Johnston on Friday. Neal has racked up 11 tackles on the season. Nine of them have been solo stops. Here is some inside info on Neal: I know your team doesn't … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Griffin Neal, Ankeny Centennial football

A sign of progress: Jaguars battle No. 9 Johnston down to the wire before falling

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If the Ankeny Centennial football team continues to improve over the next three weeks, the Jaguars could be a dangerous opponent in the upcoming Class 4A playoffs--despite entering the postseason with a losing record. Centennial battled ninth-ranked Johnston down to the wire on Friday before falling to the Dragons, 14-7, at Johnston Stadium. The Jaguars … [Read more...] about A sign of progress: Jaguars battle No. 9 Johnston down to the wire before falling

Jaguars’ balanced attack proves to be too much for upset-minded Fort Dodge

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In the opening set of Tuesday's match against visiting Fort Dodge, Ankeny Centennial didn't look like the second-ranked volleyball team in Class 5A. But for the rest of the match, the Jaguars certainly did. Centennial overcame a rough start to post a 26-24, 25-6, 25-17 victory over the Dodgers in its CIML Iowa Conference opener. The Jaguars improved to … [Read more...] about Jaguars’ balanced attack proves to be too much for upset-minded Fort Dodge

Vicker wins 3rd straight race, leads Centennial boys to runner-up finish

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The temperatures were nearly ideal for the Tom Karpen Invitational cross country meet on Tuesday. Ankeny Centennial's Gabriel Vicker took advantage of the weather conditions to remain unbeaten on the season. Vicker won his third consecutive race in 2020, pulling away from the field at Valley Southwoods Freshman High School to cover the 5k course in a … [Read more...] about Vicker wins 3rd straight race, leads Centennial boys to runner-up finish

Jaguars start slow and finish strong, place 2nd at Tom Karpen Invitational

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Overcoming a slow start, the Ankeny Centennial girls' cross country team raced to a second-place finish in the Tom Karpen Invitational on Tuesday. The defending champion Jaguars finished with 53 points despite missing a few of their varsity regulars. Fourth-ranked Valley easily won the seven-team meet on its home course at Valley Southwoods Freshman High … [Read more...] about Jaguars start slow and finish strong, place 2nd at Tom Karpen Invitational

Jaguars fall to No. 8 Waukee in 4 sets, suffer their first loss of the season

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The Ankeny Centennial volleyball team suffered its first loss of the season on Saturday at the Waukee triangular. The second-ranked Jaguars won the opening set against No. 8 Waukee before the Warriors rallied for a 19-25, 25-23, 25-13, 25-19 victory. Waukee improved its record to 4-3. "That loss was a bummer," said Centennial coach Jessica Rinehart. … [Read more...] about Jaguars fall to No. 8 Waukee in 4 sets, suffer their first loss of the season

Centennial shows signs of improvement, but drops 24-7 decision to Waukee

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The Ankeny Centennial offense looked like it might have found something early Friday night. The unit, which hadn't scored previously this season, started the game with back-to-back big gains from Trey Porter to secure a first down on the Waukee 24-yard line. The Jaguars would get to the 13-yard line, but a missed field goal left the large zero … [Read more...] about Centennial shows signs of improvement, but drops 24-7 decision to Waukee

‘This team is fun’: No. 4 Jaguars sweep past Urbandale to remain unbeaten

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A week off didn't seem to hurt the Ankeny Centennial volleyball team. Playing for the first time since Aug. 29, the fourth-ranked Jaguars remained unbeaten with a 26-24, 25-19, 25-19 victory over No. 10 Urbandale on Tuesday at Centennial. Centennial improved to 5-0 on the season. All five of its wins came against ranked opponents. Urbandale dropped … [Read more...] about ‘This team is fun’: No. 4 Jaguars sweep past Urbandale to remain unbeaten

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Sydney Lee, Ankeny Centennial volleyball

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Senior defensive specialist Sydney Lee is a member of the Ankeny Centennial volleyball team. She has helped the Jaguars to a 5-0 record and a No. 4 ranking in Class 5A. Lee has completed all four of her serves with one ace in two matches this season. "She's athletic and has great touch," said Centennial coach Jessica Rinehart. "She came in our Dowling … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Sydney Lee, Ankeny Centennial volleyball

No. 4 S.E. Polk gets off to fast start, romps to 29-0 win over Jaguars

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The Ankeny Centennial football team was looking to bounce back from a season-opening loss to second-ranked Ankeny. A trip to Pleasant Hill to face No. 4 Southeast Polk on Friday wasn't what the Jaguars needed. Titus Christensen rushed for 164 yards and three touchdowns as the Rams rolled to a 29-0 victory in their home opener. They improved to 2-0 on … [Read more...] about No. 4 S.E. Polk gets off to fast start, romps to 29-0 win over Jaguars

Jaguars shoot their highest score of the season at Ames Quadrangular

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A windy day led to some high scores on Thursday in the Ames Quadrangular at Veenker Golf Course. The Ankeny Centennial boys' golf team placed second in the four-team field with a 329, the Jaguars' highest score of the season. Ames won the meet with a 323. "The wind was up a bit, but the boys didn’t play to the ability I know they could have," said … [Read more...] about Jaguars shoot their highest score of the season at Ames Quadrangular

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Lawson Hachmeister, Centennial boys’ golf

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Lawson Hachmeister carded a 3-over-par 74 to lead the Ankeny Centennial boys' golf squad to a third-place finish among 17 teams in the Fort Dodge Invitational on Tuesday at the Fort Dodge Country Club. Hachmeister has posted one of the Jaguars' four scoring rounds at each of the team's last four meets. "Lawson was one of six sophomores in my top 12 … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Lawson Hachmeister, Centennial boys’ golf

Jaguars defeat Marshalltown by 24 shots, improve to 2-1 in Iowa Conference

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' golf team traveled to Marshalltown on Monday to play an unfamiliar course. The Jaguars did just fine. Centennial posted a 308-332 victory over Marshalltown in a CIML Iowa Conference dual meet at Wandering Creek Golf Course. The Jaguars improved to 2-1 in the league. "The boys played well for a course they never saw … [Read more...] about Jaguars defeat Marshalltown by 24 shots, improve to 2-1 in Iowa Conference

Jaguars outlast Indianola, then sweep Nevada to remain unbeaten

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Ankeny Centennial volleyball coach Jessica Rinehart didn't mind on Saturday when Indianola rallied from a 2-0 deficit to force a decisive fifth set against the Jaguars at the Centennial triangular. Eighth-ranked Centennial eventually outlasted the No. 15 Indians, 25-15, 25-18, 19-25, 23-25, 15-11, in the day's opening match. "It was a good day for us," … [Read more...] about Jaguars outlast Indianola, then sweep Nevada to remain unbeaten

‘Gutsy’ Jaguars outlast Gilbert, Dowling Catholic in pair of 3-set matches

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Maybe this won't be a rebuilding year for the Ankeny Centennial volleyball team after all. The eighth-ranked Jaguars opened their season on Tuesday with a pair of three-set victories over ranked opponents. The triangular meet was moved to Centennial's gym due to air conditioning issues at Dowling Catholic. The Jaguars closed out the meet with a 25-23, … [Read more...] about ‘Gutsy’ Jaguars outlast Gilbert, Dowling Catholic in pair of 3-set matches

Jaguars sizzle on their home course, shoot 299 to claim tournament title

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As the temperature soared into the 90s on Monday at Briarwood Golf Course, the Ankeny Centennial boys' golfers managed to remain cool, calm and collected. The Jaguars overcame the sweltering conditions to win the Centennial Invitational with a score of 299. They defeated runner-up Indianola by 13 strokes to capture the team title for the fourth straight … [Read more...] about Jaguars sizzle on their home course, shoot 299 to claim tournament title

Inexperienced Centennial football team gearing up for grueling schedule

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A grueling schedule awaits the Ankeny Centennial football team. The Jaguars will open their shortened regular season with games against Ankeny, Southeast Polk and Waukee. "Those are probably three of the best four teams in the state," said Centennial co-head coach Ryan Pezzetti. "We certainly have our work cut out for us." Centennial will later … [Read more...] about Inexperienced Centennial football team gearing up for grueling schedule