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
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Family history, right fit leads Gates to Grand View, Gibson to Iowa State
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
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
Revive Clinic and Spa Preps of the Week: Sophie Lee and Jeanne Peters
Seniors Sophie Lee and Jeanne Peters were two of the top runners this season on the Ankeny Centennial girls' cross country team. They helped the Jaguars to a runner-up finish in the CIML Central Conference meet on Oct. 17 at DMACC. Lee and Peters both joined the varsity team as freshmen in 2016, when they helped Centennial to an eighth-place finish in the … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Preps of the Week: Sophie Lee and Jeanne Peters
Centennial’s Fontana named Class 4A assistant football coach of the year
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
Robinson, Schrader, Vacek unanimously named to all-conference first team
No volleyball team in Iowa was able to defeat Class 5A state champion Cedar Falls this season. However, if you combined the eight members of the CIML Central Conference first team, that might be a squad that could knock off the Tigers. Just imagine Ankeny junior Phyona Schrader setting the ball for Ankeny Centennial senior Devyn Robinson, and the damage … [Read more...] about Robinson, Schrader, Vacek unanimously named to all-conference first team
Stoessel to be inducted into Volleyball Hall of Fame on Friday
Longtime Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial assistant coach Annie Stoessel will be inducted into the Iowa Girls' High School Athletic Union Volleyball Hall of Fame on Friday during the state tournament at Cedar Rapids. Stoessel, who is currently a volunteer coach at Centennial, will be enshrined before the Class 4A championship game at about noon. The former … [Read more...] about Stoessel to be inducted into Volleyball Hall of Fame on Friday
Blimpie Sub of the Week: Madison Edwards, Ankeny Centennial volleyball
Senior Madison Edwards is a member of the Ankeny Centennial volleyball team. Edwards helped the ninth-ranked Jaguars to an 18-15 record this season. She contributed 38 kills, 23 blocks and 25 digs. "Madison has been an awesome member of this team," said Centennial coach Jessica Rinehart. "She works hard, is positive and is willing to play any role … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Madison Edwards, Ankeny Centennial volleyball
Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Devyn Robinson, Centennial volleyball
Senior Devyn Robinson led the Ankeny Centennial volleyball team to an 18-15 record this season. She has been named an Under Armour first team all-American. Robinson led the Jaguars with 248 kills and a .325 hitting percentage, despite missing the first half of the season. She also had a team-high 65 blocks. Here is some inside info on … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Devyn Robinson, Centennial volleyball
State’s swimmer of the year more excited about team’s success
JAS DAZZLES AT STATE: Rumley leads Hawkettes to 3rd-place finish
An extraordinary day from senior Jasmine Rumley put the Ankeny girls' swimming team into position to earn a top-three finish in the state meet on Saturday at Marshalltown. It took four underclassmen, however, to seal the deal for the Hawkettes. Fifth-ranked Ankeny placed seventh in the final event, the 400 freestyle relay, to clinch a spot on the … [Read more...] about JAS DAZZLES AT STATE: Rumley leads Hawkettes to 3rd-place finish
Ankeny’s Jorgensen wins state diving crown with strong finish
Ankeny senior Sydney Jorgensen won the state diving title on Friday at the Marshalltown YMCA. Jorgensen racked up a score of 513.2 points to finish 27.5 points ahead of runner-up Joscelyn Buss of Ames. Buss led by 2.5 points after the first six dives before Jorgensen closed with a strong finish on her last five dives. Two other Ankeny divers also … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Jorgensen wins state diving crown with strong finish
CIML Central Conference expected to dominate girls’ state swimming meet
After placing fourth at the state meet in each of the last two years, the Ankeny girls' swimming team is looking to earn a top-three finish at this year's meet, which begins on Friday and concludes on Saturday at the Marshalltown YMCA. The Hawkettes are fifth in the latest team power rankings with 4,019 points. Dowling Catholic is ranked No. 1 with 4,525 … [Read more...] about CIML Central Conference expected to dominate girls’ state swimming meet
Centennial star Robinson named Under Armour first team all-American
Ankeny Centennial volleyball standout Devyn Robinson has been named an Under Armour first team all-American. Robinson led the Jaguars to an 18-15 record this season. The Wisconsin recruit racked up a team-high 248 kills and a .325 hitting percentage, despite missing the first half of the season. Robinson, who also had a team-high 65 blocks, helped the … [Read more...] about Centennial star Robinson named Under Armour first team all-American
Jaguars run into C.B. Lincoln buzzsaw, finish season with 18-15 record
Calea Jones and her teammates on the Ankeny Centennial volleyball squad thought they were ready for the challenge of facing one of the state's hottest teams. It turns out that fifth-ranked Council Bluffs Lincoln was even better than advertised. The Lynx swept past No. 9 Centennial, 25-20, 25-21, 25-16, in a Class 5A regional final on Monday at the … [Read more...] about Jaguars run into C.B. Lincoln buzzsaw, finish season with 18-15 record
Ankeny’s Stout to receive Golden Plaque of Distinction Award
Ankeny girls' swimming coach Michelle Stout is the 2019 recipient of the Iowa Girls' High School Athletic Union's Golden Plaque of Distinction Award. She will be honored before the start of the Iowa Girls' State Swimming Finals on Saturday at noon. Stout has been coaching at Ankeny High School since 2000. She became the head coach in 2007. Stout's … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Stout to receive Golden Plaque of Distinction Award
Growth continues for Jaguars: Vortherms places 32nd; Jensen takes 74th
Ankeny Centennial runners Kathryn Vortherms and Katie Jensen have come a long way in the last two years. On Saturday, that growth culminated in a pair of strong performances in the girls' Class 4A state cross country meet at Fort Dodge. Vortherms, a junior, raced to a 32nd-place finish in a field of 126 runners. The junior posted a time of 19 minutes … [Read more...] about Growth continues for Jaguars: Vortherms places 32nd; Jensen takes 74th
Urbandale pulls off stunning 29-28 win over Jaguars with late 2-point conversion
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 sweep past Fort Dodge, will play at C.B. Lincoln in regional final
Devyn Robinson made her final appearance on Ankeny Centennial's volleyball court on Tuesday night. So did the rest of the Jaguar seniors. Robinson pounded 20 of her team's 35 kills to lead ninth-ranked Centennial to a 25-10, 25-13, 25-12 victory over Fort Dodge in a Class 5A regional semifinal. It was the final home match for the Jaguars (18-14), who … [Read more...] about Jaguars sweep past Fort Dodge, will play at C.B. Lincoln in regional final
Jaguars tune up for playoffs with 63-14 victory at Sioux City West
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