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Ankeny swimmers return 7 state qualifiers from 4th-place team

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In 2017, the Ankeny girls' swimming team placed fourth at the state meet, its highest finish ever under coach Michelle Stout. The Hawkettes finished 32.5 points behind third-place Bettendorf. Last year, Ankeny duplicated its fourth-place performance, but moved considerably closer to a top-three finish. The Hawkettes scored 185 points and finished just … [Read more...] about Ankeny swimmers return 7 state qualifiers from 4th-place team

Twin titles: Winkel, Jaguars capture individual, team crowns at home invite

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' golf team entered Monday's Centennial Invitational with an inexperienced lineup. The Jaguars left Briarwood Golf Club with an emphatic victory. Centennial posted four scores in the 70s and shot a 299 to win the team title by 14 strokes over Ottumwa. Three other schools participated in the season-opening tournament. "I was … [Read more...] about Twin titles: Winkel, Jaguars capture individual, team crowns at home invite

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Drake Ellgren, Centennial boys’ golf

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Senior Drake Ellgren is the top returning player for the Ankeny Centennial boys' golf team. He placed fourth on the squad a year ago with a 40.7 average. Ellgren helped the Jaguars to a 3-2 record. He carded a 37 to earn medalist honors in a victory over Urbandale and later shot a 78 to place ninth at the CIML Central Conference meet. Here is some … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Drake Ellgren, Centennial boys’ golf

Centennial golfers face rebuilding task after graduating most of varsity lineup

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When the Ankeny Centennial boys' golf team opens the season by hosting the Centennial Invitational on Monday at Briarwood Golf Club, it will be the first varsity meet ever for many of the Jaguars. Centennial graduated the majority of its varsity lineup from last year's team that posted a 3-2 dual-meet record. "I only had two of my top eight (players) … [Read more...] about Centennial golfers face rebuilding task after graduating most of varsity lineup

Centennial star Robinson named to U.S. Girls Youth National Team

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For the second straight year, Ankeny Centennial volleyball standout Devyn Robinson will miss some of the Jaguars' early-season matches in order to play for a U.S. National Team. Robinson has been named to the 12-player U.S. Girls Youth National Team (GYNT) that will represent the United States at this year's FIVB Girls' U18 World Championship set for … [Read more...] about Centennial star Robinson named to U.S. Girls Youth National Team

‘I’ve always known that I wanted to play there’: Petersen commits to Cyclones

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Ankeny Centennial offensive lineman Brady Petersen has been waiting for an offer from a Power 5 school. When he finally got one, he didn't hesitate to accept it. The 6-foot-5, 275-pound Petersen verbally committed to play for Iowa State on Saturday after receiving an offer from the Cyclones. "I knew I could play at that level, and Iowa State was my … [Read more...] about ‘I’ve always known that I wanted to play there’: Petersen commits to Cyclones

Pinegar chooses Sam Houston St. over FBS offers from Auburn, Washington St.

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Former Ankeny Centennial football standout Hunter Pinegar took an official visit to Sam Houston State this week. Before boarding a plane on Friday afternoon for the trip home, Pinegar verbally committed to play for the Bearkats this fall. "Believe the myth: Everything really is bigger in Texas," said Pinegar. "And second of all, everybody's love there … [Read more...] about Pinegar chooses Sam Houston St. over FBS offers from Auburn, Washington St.

Centennial punter Knief to sign letter of intent with St. Cloud State

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Ankeny Centennial senior Avery Knief has decided to follow in his sister's footsteps. Knief will sign a letter of intent on Wednesday to play football at St. Cloud State University next season. His sister, Kristine, is a junior on the St. Cloud State women's soccer team. "It'll help to have someone that will be within walking distance to help me if I … [Read more...] about Centennial punter Knief to sign letter of intent with St. Cloud State

Centennial’s Rodgers accepts PWO offer from Iowa State’s Campbell

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The weight has been lifted off Tyler Rodgers' shoulders. The Ankeny Centennial defensive back has decided to play football for Iowa State. He has accepted a preferred walk-on offer from head coach Matt Campbell. "I'm very excited. I'm glad it's finally all over now," said Rodgers. "It was very stressful. It was constantly on my mind, so I'm very … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Rodgers accepts PWO offer from Iowa State’s Campbell

Centennial’s Robinson named a second-team all-American

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It turns out that one all-American wasn't enough for the Ankeny Centennial volleyball team. Centennial star Devyn Robinson has been named to the 2018-19 American Family Insurance All-USA Girls Volleyball Team by PrepVolleyball.com in coordination with USA TODAY High School Sports based on past performance, level of competition and strength of schedule. … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Robinson named a second-team all-American

Centennial’s Pieper selected to play for U-17 U.S. National Team

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Ankeny Centennial junior Lucas Pieper got some unexpected news earlier this week. The 6-foot-1, 200-pound defensive end has been selected to play for the U-17 U.S. National Team and will compete in International Bowl X in January at AT&T Stadium, the home of the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas. "I was honestly pretty excited and shocked," said … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Pieper selected to play for U-17 U.S. National Team

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Noah Bethards, Ankeny Centennial football

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Noah Bethards of the Ankeny Centennial football team is the Ankeny Fanatic Sub of the Week sponsored by Blimpie. Bethards, a senior defensive end, helped Centennial to a 9-1 record. The Jaguars went undefeated during the regular season for the first time in school history. Bethards made 10 tackles, including three solo stops and two … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Noah Bethards, Ankeny Centennial football

Centennial DB Rodgers named to Class 4A all-state first team

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When the Ankeny Centennial football coaches moved Tyler Rodgers to safety during his sophomore year, it turned out to be a good decision. Rodgers became a stalwart for the Jaguars' defense over the next three seasons, helping the team to a 28-6 record during that stretch. He racked up 153.5 tackles in his career, including 58 while leading one of the … [Read more...] about Centennial DB Rodgers named to Class 4A all-state first team

Centennial’s Robinson, Sauer named to Elite all-state volleyball team

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Ankeny Centennial volleyball standouts Devyn Robinson and Kenna Sauer have been named to the Elite all-state team by the Iowa Girls' Coaches Association. Both players were also selected to the Class 5A first team after leading the Jaguars to their fourth state title in five years. Robinson, a junior middle hitter, was a repeat selection to both squads. … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Robinson, Sauer named to Elite all-state volleyball team

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Gabe Godwin, Centennial football

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Senior running back Gabe Godwin helped the Ankeny Centennial football team to a 9-1 record this season. He rushed for 745 yards and eight touchdowns on 121 carries. Godwin had four 100-yard games on the season. He ran 24 times for 181 yards and three touchdowns in the Jaguars' 49-44 victory at Fort Dodge on Oct. 5. Here is some inside info on … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Gabe Godwin, Centennial football

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Riley Morgan, Centennial volleyball

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Senior setter Riley Morgan helped the Ankeny Centennial volleyball team to its fourth state championship in five years last week at the U.S. Cellular Center in Cedar Rapids. She dished out 34 assists as the second-ranked Jaguars swept No. 1 Cedar Falls in the Class 5A title match on Friday. Morgan finished her career with more than 1,000 assists, … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Riley Morgan, Centennial volleyball

BACK ON TOP: Jaguars dethrone Cedar Falls for their 4th state title

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The Ankeny Centennial volleyball team was not at full strength when the Jaguars lost to Cedar Falls at the Centennial Invitational on Aug. 25. The top-ranked Tigers discovered on Friday that one player can make a huge difference, especially when she's 6-foot-1 and can jump out of the gym. Devyn Robinson had 12 kills and three blocks to help the No. 2 … [Read more...] about BACK ON TOP: Jaguars dethrone Cedar Falls for their 4th state title