Throughout the regular season, the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial boys' golf teams have had to compete against many of the state's best squads on a regular basis. On Wednesday, the Hawks and Jaguars got to play against all of the CIML Conference's best teams at the same meet. The conference meet was held at Beaver Creek Golf Course in Grimes, where the … [Read more...] about Centennial golfers place 7th, Hawks finish 8th at loaded CIML Conference meet
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‘Then we caught fire and looked like us’: Jags rally past No. 2 Waukee for huge win
(Story by Stephen McDaniel) After a tough loss against crosstown rival Ankeny, getting a home win over second-ranked Waukee was crucial for the No. 3 Ankeny Centennial volleyball team. The Jaguars responded by flipping the script from the Jag-Hawk match, dropping the first set on Tuesday before rallying for a 20-25, 25-21, 25-22, 25-12 victory at … [Read more...] about ‘Then we caught fire and looked like us’: Jags rally past No. 2 Waukee for huge win
Bloyer returns to lineup, leads Jags to win over Urbandale while falling to Waukee
The addition of Everett Bloyer to the lineup provided a spark for the Ankeny Centennial boys' golf team on Monday. Coach Andrew Reedy is hoping that it can carry over to the next couple of meets. "Everett has been playing really good golf the last week, and he kept it up (Monday)," Reedy said after Bloyer shot a 1-over-par 73 in a CIML Conference … [Read more...] about Bloyer returns to lineup, leads Jags to win over Urbandale while falling to Waukee
‘Not today!’: No. 4 Centennial girls dig deep, place 4th at Rim Rock Farm Classic
Even without one of its top runners, the Ankeny Centennial girls' cross country team placed fourth for the second straight year in the prestigious Rim Rock Farm Classic on Saturday at Lawrence, Kan. Competing in the Gold Division against 24 other squads, the fourth-ranked Jaguars scored a total of 201 points. They finished with 210 a year ago. "Our … [Read more...] about ‘Not today!’: No. 4 Centennial girls dig deep, place 4th at Rim Rock Farm Classic
Jaguars rely on balanced offense, stingy defense to post 42-0 victory at Urbandale
A balanced offensive attack and a stingy defensive effort proved to be a winning combination for the Ankeny Centennial football team. The Jaguars scored a pair of touchdowns in the first, second and fourth quarters while allowing just 192 total yards and rolled to a 42-0 victory at Urbandale on Friday. It was the Class 5A District 4 opener for both … [Read more...] about Jaguars rely on balanced offense, stingy defense to post 42-0 victory at Urbandale
‘We felt very out of sync’: Jags fall short in rivalry match despite Heither’s return
The return of junior middle hitter Sophia Heither provided a spark for the Ankeny Centennial volleyball team on Thursday. It wasn't enough to lift the third-ranked Jaguars to a sixth consecutive victory over No. 4 Ankeny. The visiting Hawkettes rallied from a one-set deficit to post a 19-25, 25-23, 28-26, 25-20 win over their crosstown rival. They … [Read more...] about ‘We felt very out of sync’: Jags fall short in rivalry match despite Heither’s return
Centennial freshman Flick races to easy win on hilly course at Indianola Invite
Ankeny Centennial cross country runner Rebecca Flick earned her second victory of the season on Thursday. Flick, who is ranked 15th in Class 4A, easily won the girls' 5K race in the Indianola Invitational at Pickard Park. She posted a time of 19 minutes 1 second to finish 32 seconds ahead of fellow freshman Hannah Schmitz of Norwalk. "Rebecca started … [Read more...] about Centennial freshman Flick races to easy win on hilly course at Indianola Invite
Jaguars, Hawks see some positive signs after placing 6th and 7th at S.E. Polk Invite
There's only one more week for the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial boys' golf teams to find the right formula that produces a berth to the Class 4A state meet. Both squads finished in the middle of the pack--again--in the Southeast Polk Invitational on Wednesday at Copper Creek. Centennial shot a 306 and placed sixth in the 11-team field. Ironically, the … [Read more...] about Jaguars, Hawks see some positive signs after placing 6th and 7th at S.E. Polk Invite
‘It feels like we are due for a breakout’: Jags shoot 300, take 6th at Valley Classic
Ankeny Centennial boys' golf coach Andrew Reedy feels like his team is going to peak at the right time. Monday's Valley Classic at Willow Creek was not time to do that for the Jaguars, who placed sixth in the 12-team field with a 300 total. "I know we need a better team score at districts in a couple of weeks, but I believe we are due for that," said … [Read more...] about ‘It feels like we are due for a breakout’: Jags shoot 300, take 6th at Valley Classic
Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Maegan Cheeseman, Ankeny Centennial volleyball
Senior setter Maegan Cheeseman has helped the third-ranked Ankeny Centennial volleyball team to a 17-3 record, including a 3-1 mark in the CIML Conference. She leads the Jaguars with 288 assists and has also contributed 62 kills, 28 blocks, 160 digs and 20 aces. As a junior, Cheeseman helped Centennial to a 32-5 record and a third consecutive appearance … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Maegan Cheeseman, Ankeny Centennial volleyball
‘It was another good competitive effort’: Jaguar boys take 5th at Heartland Classic
The fifth-ranked Ankeny Centennial boys' cross country team earned a fifth-place finish in the Heartland Classic on Saturday at Central College in Pella. The Jaguars scored 179 points. Ankeny, meanwhile, took 13th in the 24-team field with 327 points. "It was another good competitive effort from the guys," said Centennial coach Chad Fickbohm. "It was … [Read more...] about ‘It was another good competitive effort’: Jaguar boys take 5th at Heartland Classic
Jaguars outlast No. 7 Valley in 5 sets to keep CIML Conference title hopes alive
On a night when the Ankeny Centennial volleyball team wasn't clicking on all cylinders, the third-ranked Jaguars still found a way to win. Centennial rallied from a 2-1 deficit on Thursday to post a 16-25, 25-18, 21-25, 25-19, 15-6 victory over No. 7 Valley. The Jaguars had dominated an earlier matchup in the same gym, rolling to a 21-10, 21-12 win at the … [Read more...] about Jaguars outlast No. 7 Valley in 5 sets to keep CIML Conference title hopes alive
‘Jagalicious’ Centennial girls sweep past Dowling behind 10 kills from Ott, Schmidt
It was a "Jagalicious" kind of night at the Ankeny Centennial gym. The second-ranked Centennial volleyball team got three or more kills from six different players and swept to a 25-14, 28-26, 25-20 victory over No. 8 Dowling Catholic in a CIML Conference match on Tuesday. "We always talk about being 'Jagalicious'--that's our little phrase that we … [Read more...] about ‘Jagalicious’ Centennial girls sweep past Dowling behind 10 kills from Ott, Schmidt
Blevins, Centennial girls race to easy victories at Tom Karpan Invitational
Tuesday's Tom Karpan Invitational at Valley Southwoods Freshman High School was expected to be a dual between the fourth-ranked Ankeny Centennial girls' cross country team and No. 12 Valley. It turned into more of a Jaguar domination. Centennial placed all seven of its runners in the top eight and easily won the meet with 18 points. The Jaguars … [Read more...] about Blevins, Centennial girls race to easy victories at Tom Karpan Invitational
Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Javaris (JJ) Morgan, Ankeny Centennial football
Senior running back Javaris (JJ) Morgan has helped the Ankeny Centennial football team to a 2-1 record. He ran nine times for 129 yards and scored four touchdowns to lead the Jaguars past Des Moines Lincoln, 47-6, on Thursday at Mediacom Stadium in Des Moines. Morgan has rushed for 440 yards and eight touchdowns on just 27 carries season--an average of … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Javaris (JJ) Morgan, Ankeny Centennial football
Jaguars reach semifinals of Metro Classic before falling to Waukee NW for 3rd time
The search for a way to beat the top-ranked Waukee Northwest volleyball team continues for No. 2 Ankeny Centennial. The Jaguars dropped a 21-15, 23-21 decision to Northwest in the semifinals of the Metro Classic on Saturday at Southeast Polk. The Wolves defeated Centennial (15-3) for the third time this season. Northwest also beat Centennial in the … [Read more...] about Jaguars reach semifinals of Metro Classic before falling to Waukee NW for 3rd time
‘Our kids responded pretty well’: Despite short week, Jaguars romp past Lincoln
(Story by Stephen McDaniel) It may not have been a normal week of preparation, but the results spoke for themselves. A day prior to the usual Friday Night Lights action, Ankeny Centennial was on a bus to Mediacom Stadium in Des Moines for some Thursday night football against Des Moines Lincoln. Behind another four-touchdown performance from star … [Read more...] about ‘Our kids responded pretty well’: Despite short week, Jaguars romp past Lincoln
Centennial boys, Ankeny teams turn in strong races at ‘competitive’ Bobcat Invite
A total of 40 boys' and girls' cross country teams competed in the Bobcat Invitational on Thursday at Marshalltown Community College, including both Ankeny squads and the Ankeny Centennial boys' team. The fourth-ranked Jaguars placed fourth among 23 squads in the boys' division with 151 points. "It was another confidence-building race for us," … [Read more...] about Centennial boys, Ankeny teams turn in strong races at ‘competitive’ Bobcat Invite
Jaguars place all 7 runners among top 22, easily defend title at Cedar Rapids Invite
The Ankeny Centennial girls' cross country team easily defended its title on Thursday in the Cedar Rapids Invitational at Seminole Valley Park. The fourth-ranked Jaguars placed all seven runners among the top 22 finishers and posted a score of 40 points. Mount Vernon-Lisbon, the No. 2 team in Class 3A, was the runner-up in the 18-team field with 97 … [Read more...] about Jaguars place all 7 runners among top 22, easily defend title at Cedar Rapids Invite
No. 2 Centennial girls sweep to dominant victory at Urbandale on coach’s birthday
(Story by Stephen McDaniel) There’s a lot of fun ways to celebrate a birthday and for Ankeny Centennial volleyball coach Jessica Rinehart, getting a conference road sweep is a perfect way to do just that. Rinehart watched her second-ranked Jaguars hold Urbandale to just 23 total points on the night as Centennial improved to 12-2 overall and 1-1 in CIML … [Read more...] about No. 2 Centennial girls sweep to dominant victory at Urbandale on coach’s birthday