The Ankeny Centennial boys' golf team placed fifth in the Joe August Invitational on Friday at Elmwood Country Club in Marshalltown. The Jaguars posted a score of 313. Jack Winkel carded a 74 to lead the Jaguars. He placed eighth as an individual. Centennial's Drake Ellgren shot a 77, Johnny Saddoris had a 79, Connor Thorpe fired an 83, Logan Kinch had … [Read more...] about Winkel shoots 74, leads Centennial to 5th-place finish at August Invitational
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‘We just got our butt kicked’: Jaguars drop 31-10 decision to Dowling Catholic
The Dowling Catholic football team got a lot healthier on Friday. Ankeny Centennial still has a ways to go. The fifth-ranked Maroons got a boost from the return of running back Gavin Williams and dominated Friday's showdown against No. 1 Ankeny Centennial, rolling to a 31-10 victory over the Jaguars at Ankeny Stadium. "They're a phenomenal football … [Read more...] about ‘We just got our butt kicked’: Jaguars drop 31-10 decision to Dowling Catholic
Jaguars seek 3rd straight regular-season victory over 6-time defending champs
Before the football season started, Friday's matchup between top-ranked Ankeny Centennial and No. 5 Dowling Catholic was expected to feature two of the state's top running backs. Centennial's Avery Gates rushed for 1,150 yards and 17 touchdowns as a junior, but he suffered a high ankle sprain during the Jaguars' overtime victory against Ankeny in their … [Read more...] about Jaguars seek 3rd straight regular-season victory over 6-time defending champs
Robinson returns to lineup, leads Jaguars to five-set win over Johnston
There have been some classic battles between the Ankeny Centennial and Johnston volleyball teams in the past. Tuesday's match may have topped them all. The 11th-ranked Jaguars, ignited by the return of preseason all-American Devyn Robinson, outlasted visiting Johnston in a five-set marathon. Centennial posted a 25-10, 27-29, 25-23, 23-25, 15-13 victory … [Read more...] about Robinson returns to lineup, leads Jaguars to five-set win over Johnston
Centennial girls race to dominating victory at Karpen Invitational
Tuesday's Tom Karpen Invitational showed what the Ankeny Centennial girls' cross country team is capable of. The eighth-ranked Jaguars placed five runners in the top 10 and easily won the team title at Valley Southwoods Freshman High School with 25 points. No. 4 Waukee was a distant second in the eight-team field with 67 points. "Our girls ran an … [Read more...] about Centennial girls race to dominating victory at Karpen Invitational
Centennial girls fall twice to No. 4 Waukee at S.E. Polk Invitational
After losing to fourth-ranked Waukee during pool play at the Southeast Polk Invitational on Saturday, the No. 11 Ankeny Centennial volleyball team got another chance to play the Warriors in the semifinals of bracket play. The result turned out to be the same--a 25-20, 25-19 victory for Waukee--but Centennial coach Jessica Rinehart was pleased with the … [Read more...] about Centennial girls fall twice to No. 4 Waukee at S.E. Polk Invitational
Backup shines: Johnson rushes for 206 yards in Jaguars’ win over Waterloo West
Tyler Johnson wasn't expected to play a starring role for the Ankeny Centennial football team. Now, he may have to--at least for awhile. The junior running back again filled in for injured senior Avery Gates and led the top-ranked Jaguars to a 21-13 victory over visiting Waterloo West in a battle of undefeated teams on Friday. He ran 24 times for 206 … [Read more...] about Backup shines: Johnson rushes for 206 yards in Jaguars’ win over Waterloo West
Jaguars limit their mistakes, sweep Lincoln for confidence-boosting win
Ankeny Centennial volleyball player Olivia Anderson celebrated her 16th birthday on Tuesday with a sweep over visiting Des Moines Lincoln. Anderson pounded nine kills as the sixth-ranked Jaguars posted a 25-23, 25-11, 25-12 victory. After the match, her teammates sang 'Happy birthday' to her. The win improved Centennial's record to 5-6 on the season. … [Read more...] about Jaguars limit their mistakes, sweep Lincoln for confidence-boosting win
Blimpie Sub of the Week: Jennifer Jordan, Ankeny Centennial girls’ cross country
Junior Jennifer Jordan is a member of the Ankeny Centennial girls' cross country team. Jordan helped the seventh-ranked Jaguars to a third-place finish among 10 teams in the Ames Invitational on Thursday at the Iowa State cross country course. She placed 13th in a field of 69 runners with a time of 21 minutes 24 seconds in the 5k race. "Jennifer has … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Jennifer Jordan, Ankeny Centennial girls’ cross country
Central Bank Athlete of the Month: Calea Jones, Ankeny Centennial senior
Jaguars finish 1-3 at Iowa City High tourney, drop to 4-6 on the season
The struggles continued on Saturday for the Ankeny Centennial volleyball team. The sixth-ranked Jaguars won only one of four matches in the Little Hawk Invitational at Iowa City High, dropping their record to 4-6 on the season. They have already lost twice as many matches as last year, when they posted a 41-3 mark while winning their fourth Class 5A state … [Read more...] about Jaguars finish 1-3 at Iowa City High tourney, drop to 4-6 on the season
Depleted Jaguars roll past Urbandale without trio of injured starters
Ankeny Centennial offensive lineman Brady Petersen hobbled up and down the sidelines during Friday's football game at Urbandale. He was joined on the bench by two other injured starters--running back Avery Gates and defensive end Lucas Pieper. But even without three of their best players, the Jaguars rolled to an impressive 41-21 victory. They scored … [Read more...] about Depleted Jaguars roll past Urbandale without trio of injured starters
Jaguars win tiebreaker for 6th place at Ames; Ankeny boys finish 9th
Thursday's Ames Invitational boys' cross country meet was dominated by the lone out-of-state school in the 13-team field. Rock Bridge (Mo.) won the team title with 46 points. Fifth-ranked Cedar Falls was second with 62 points, followed by the host Little Cyclones with 93. No. 9 Centennial and No. 11 Valley both finished with 147 points, but the Jaguars … [Read more...] about Jaguars win tiebreaker for 6th place at Ames; Ankeny boys finish 9th
Graybill paces Jaguars to 3rd-place finish; Ankeny places 6th behind Pitz
A new front-runner emerged for both the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial girls' cross country teams during the Ames Invitational on Thursday at the Iowa State cross country course. Morgan Graybill led seventh-ranked Centennial to a third-place finish in the 10-team field. She took seventh in the 5k race with a time of 20 minutes 55 seconds. "We had a new … [Read more...] about Graybill paces Jaguars to 3rd-place finish; Ankeny places 6th behind Pitz
‘Nerves’ come out: Centennial falls to nationally-ranked Omaha Marian in 4 sets
There are going to be times when the Ankeny Centennial volleyball team really misses senior middle hitter Devyn Robinson. Thursday night was one of those times. Playing against traditional powerhouse Omaha (Neb.) Marian, the sixth-ranked Jaguars simply didn't have enough firepower to compete with a nationally-ranked opponent. They dropped a 25-10, … [Read more...] about ‘Nerves’ come out: Centennial falls to nationally-ranked Omaha Marian in 4 sets
‘Great rounds’ by Kinch, Saddoris lead Jaguars to victory over Johnston
Ankeny Centennial boys' golf coach Rick Fee doesn't always have to rely on his top two players to post the team's best scores. The Jaguars posted a 155-174 victory over visiting Johnston on Wednesday at Briarwood Golf Club. They were led to the victory by Logan Kinch and Johnny Saddoris, who played in the second and third foursomes, respectively. Kinch … [Read more...] about ‘Great rounds’ by Kinch, Saddoris lead Jaguars to victory over Johnston
Jaguars sweep Fort Dodge in tune-up for match against Omaha Marian
It turned out to be a sweep, but Tuesday's victory for the Ankeny Centennial volleyball team was anything but easy. The sixth-ranked Jaguars posted a 25-19, 25-21, 25-14 win at Fort Dodge. The Dodgers led most of the second set before Centennial regained control of the match. "I thought it was good to play on the road and get a 'W'," said Centennial … [Read more...] about Jaguars sweep Fort Dodge in tune-up for match against Omaha Marian
Jaguars show ‘just a glimpse of what this team can become’ at tournament
The Ankeny Centennial volleyball team was expected to go through some growing pains this season. If Saturday's Centennial Invitational was any indication, the inexperienced Jaguars might be growing up in a hurry. Sixth-ranked Centennial opened its season by winning its pool with a 2-1 record. The Jaguars then dropped a hard-fought 25-19, 28-26 decision … [Read more...] about Jaguars show ‘just a glimpse of what this team can become’ at tournament
Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Connor Page, Ankeny Centennial football
Senior Connor Page kicked a 34-yard field goal in overtime to give the Ankeny Centennial football team a 17-14 victory over Ankeny on Friday at Ankeny Stadium. Page is also a member of the Centennial boys' soccer team. He had six assists last season while helping the Jaguars to a 13-4 record. Here is some inside info on Page: Congratulations on the … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Connor Page, Ankeny Centennial football
‘It could have gone either way’: Jaguars prevail in OT after never leading
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