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Blimpie Sub of the Week: Nate Burns, Ankeny Centennial boys’ cross country

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Junior Nate Burns is a member of the Ankeny Centennial boys' cross country team. Burns has improved throughout the season and eventually earned a varsity spot for the Jaguars. He placed 39th in the CIML Central Conference meet on Thursday at DMACC, helping Centennial to a fifth-place finish. "Nate has dedicated himself to cross country and has really … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Nate Burns, Ankeny Centennial boys’ cross country

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Ella Becker, Ankeny Centennial volleyball

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Sophomore libero Ella Becker has helped the ninth-ranked Ankeny Centennial volleyball team to a 17-14 record. Becker leads the squad with 262 digs. She is tied for third among the Jaguars with 17 aces. Here is some inside info on Becker: Your team ended the regular season on Thursday by splitting a pair of matches--falling to Sergeant Bluff-Luton … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Ella Becker, Ankeny Centennial volleyball

‘We just come out and hit hard’: Jaguars shut down Roosevelt for 28-7 win

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Ankeny Centennial's defensive unit is sometimes overshadowed by the Jaguars' high-powered offensive attack. That wasn't the case on Friday night. The fifth-ranked Jaguars turned in a dominating defensive performance, holding No. 7 Des Moines Roosevelt to just 84 yards of total offense en route to a 28-7 victory at Ankeny Stadium. "That's our strong … [Read more...] about ‘We just come out and hit hard’: Jaguars shut down Roosevelt for 28-7 win

Jaguars fall to Sergeant Bluff-Luton, then top Carroll Kuemper in 3 sets

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The Ankeny Centennial volleyball team got off to a slow start Thursday. The Jaguars finished with a loud roar. Ninth-ranked Centennial closed out the regular season by hosting two other top-10 opponents in a triangular meet. After dropping a 25-19, 25-19 decision to Sergeant Bluff-Luton, the Jaguars bounced back with a 25-22, 18-25, 15-6 victory over … [Read more...] about Jaguars fall to Sergeant Bluff-Luton, then top Carroll Kuemper in 3 sets

Ankeny runners headed to Marshalltown, while Jaguars go to Council Bluffs

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The Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial cross country teams will have to take different paths in order to qualify for this year's state meet. The state qualifying meet assignments were announced on Wednesday by the Iowa Girls' High School Athletic Union and the Iowa High School Athletic Association. Ankeny will run in a Class 4A meet at Marshalltown on Oct. 24, … [Read more...] about Ankeny runners headed to Marshalltown, while Jaguars go to Council Bluffs

Jaguars beat Urbandale behind Robinson’s 27 kills, finish 3rd in league

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Ankeny Centennial's Devyn Robinson showed again Tuesday night that she can almost single-handedly take over a volleyball match. The preseason all-American pounded 27 kills and hit .522 for the match to lead the ninth-ranked Jaguars to a 25-20, 25-18, 23-25, 25-23 victory over visiting Urbandale. She also completed all 15 of her serves and had three aces … [Read more...] about Jaguars beat Urbandale behind Robinson’s 27 kills, finish 3rd in league

Ankeny swimmers top Johnston in return to their home pool at Trail Point

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The Ankeny girls' swimming team finally got a chance to compete in its home pool again. The fourth-ranked Hawkettes won seven of the 12 events and defeated No. 7 Johnston, 104-82, on Tuesday at Trail Point Aquatics Center. They raised their records to 1-2 in the CIML Central Conference and 5-2 overall. It had been more than a month since Ankeny … [Read more...] about Ankeny swimmers top Johnston in return to their home pool at Trail Point

Jaguars show ‘fire and heart’ en route to runner-up finish at Westside Invite

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Saturday's Westside Invitational at Cedar Rapids Jefferson may have been a turning point for the Ankeny Centennial volleyball team. The ninth-ranked Jaguars advanced to the championship match of the tournament before dropping a 25-22, 25-17 decision to No. 7 Dowling Catholic. They went 5-1 on the day to improve their record to 15-13. "We had an awesome … [Read more...] about Jaguars show ‘fire and heart’ en route to runner-up finish at Westside Invite

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Brady Petersen, Centennial football

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Senior offensive lineman Brady Petersen helped the fourth-ranked Ankeny Centennial football team to a 56-29 victory over visiting Fort Dodge on Friday. The Jaguars racked up 514 total yards, including 426 on the ground, while improving to 6-1 on the season. Petersen earned all-state honors last year as a junior. He has verbally committed to play for Iowa … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Brady Petersen, Centennial football

A-VERY SPECIAL PERFORMANCE: Gates runs wild in Jaguars’ 56-29 victory

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Due to a high ankle sprain that he suffered in the season opener against Ankeny, Ankeny Centennial running back Avery Gates entered Friday's game against visiting Fort Dodge with just 286 rushing yards on the year. He needed less than a half to surpass that total. Gates ran wild in the first two quarters, rushing for 309 yards and five touchdowns as … [Read more...] about A-VERY SPECIAL PERFORMANCE: Gates runs wild in Jaguars’ 56-29 victory

Centennial golfers advance to state meet; Ankeny’s Walker also qualifies

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All season long, boys' golf coaches Rick Fee of Ankeny Centennial and Mike Weddingfeld of Ankeny have been saying that every stroke counts. That was never more evident than it was Tuesday at the Whispering Creek Golf Club in Sioux City. Centennial shot a 347 in windy conditions to place third in a Class 4A district meet, allowing the Jaguars to qualify … [Read more...] about Centennial golfers advance to state meet; Ankeny’s Walker also qualifies

‘I knew I could make it’: Page’s game-winner lifts Jaguars past S.E. Polk

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When Ankeny Centennial's Connor Page lined up for a game-winning field goal with 3 seconds left on Friday at Southeast Polk, the Rams tried to freeze the Jaguars' place-kicker by calling a timeout. But Page has been in this situation before. The 150-pound senior kicked a 30-yard field goal as time expired to give the sixth-ranked Jaguars a 20-17 … [Read more...] about ‘I knew I could make it’: Page’s game-winner lifts Jaguars past S.E. Polk

Centennial runners battle Mother Nature at Iowa City West Invitational

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The Ankeny Centennial cross country teams faced some strong competition on Tuesday at the Iowa City West Invitational. The Jaguars were also in a race against Mother Nature. The meet schedule was rearranged in an effort to get both varsity races in before some bad weather was expected to hit the Iowa City area. That strategy was only partly … [Read more...] about Centennial runners battle Mother Nature at Iowa City West Invitational

‘We just got worked’: Maroons sweep Centennial, take control of league race

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With a big match coming up against its crosstown rival, the Ankeny Centennial volleyball team is searching for some answers. The ninth-ranked Jaguars suffered their third consecutive loss on Tuesday, dropping a 25-19, 25-15, 25-15 decision at No. 5 Dowling Catholic in a showdown for first place in the CIML Central Conference. The Maroons improved to 3-0 … [Read more...] about ‘We just got worked’: Maroons sweep Centennial, take control of league race

Ellgren earns medalist honors, but short-handed Jaguars fall to Dowling

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' golf team played without one of its most consistent players on Monday. Senior Logan Kinch, who had posted the team's top score at five of the previous seven meets, became ill and was forced to withdraw from a dual meet against Dowling Catholic at The Legacy Golf Club. With only five players competing, Centennial's margin for … [Read more...] about Ellgren earns medalist honors, but short-handed Jaguars fall to Dowling

Jaguars drop matches to St. Teresa’s Academy, Omaha Skutt Catholic

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The Ankeny Centennial volleyball squad traveled to Omaha on Saturday to play two of the best teams in the Midwest. The road trip resulted in a pair of losses for the Jaguars. Centennial, the No. 9 team in Class 5A, began the day with a 25-17, 25-21, 25-15 loss to St. Teresa's Academy of Kansas City (Mo.). The Jaguars then dropped a 25-21, 25-17, … [Read more...] about Jaguars drop matches to St. Teresa’s Academy, Omaha Skutt Catholic

Centennial defense stifles Marshalltown en route to 42-7 road victory

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Coming into Friday night’s game at Leonard Cole Field, the Marshalltown Bobcats were 4-0 and averaging 34.0 points per game. The Bobcats had yet to allow more than 14 points in any of the four games they had played. Ankeny Centennial completely flipped the script. The Jaguars didn’t allow Marshalltown to get a first down until the fourth quarter and … [Read more...] about Centennial defense stifles Marshalltown en route to 42-7 road victory

Centennial girls race to victory at Indianola Invite for 4th time in 5 years

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A strong pack of runners lifted the Ankeny Centennial girls' cross country team to the Indianola Invitational title on Thursday at Pickard Park. The eighth-ranked Jaguars placed all seven of their runners in the top 16 and finished with 39 points. They won the crown for the fourth time in five years. Indianola placed second in the nine-team field with … [Read more...] about Centennial girls race to victory at Indianola Invite for 4th time in 5 years