The Ankeny Centennial girls' cross country team has qualified for the Class 4A state meet in each of its first five years as a varsity program. There's no reason to believe that the Jaguars won't earn another trip back to Fort Dodge in 2018. Centennial returns six varsity regulars from last year's team that placed 13th in Class 4A with 242 points. Head … [Read more...] about Jaguars look to continue state-meet streak in 2018
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Centennial golfers place 5th at season-opening tournament
The Ankeny Centennial boys' golf team finished in the middle of the pack at the Iowa City West Invitational on Monday. The Jaguars opened their season by placing fifth among 10 teams at Blue Top Ridge Golf Course in Riverside. They posted a score of 330. Pleasant Valley shot a 311 to capture the team title, finishing five strokes ahead of Johnston. … [Read more...] about Centennial golfers place 5th at season-opening tournament
Centennial golfers return 5 of their top 6 players
The Ankeny Centennial boys' golf team wasn't satisfied with its 11th-place finish in last year's Class 4A state meet. With five of the top six players returning from that squad, the Jaguars are looking to finish higher in 2018. "Obviously, you can't replace the time the boys spent in the wind and rain playing at Elmwood Country Club in Marshalltown," … [Read more...] about Centennial golfers return 5 of their top 6 players
Centennial’s Robinson earns spot on USA Volleyball youth national team
Ankeny Centennial's Devyn Robinson isn't just one of the state's best volleyball players. She is one of the top middle hitters in the country. Robinson has been selected to play on the USA Volleyball youth national team. Only 12 girls from across the nation made the final roster. The USA squad will be competing in the 2018 NORCECA Girls' U18 … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Robinson earns spot on USA Volleyball youth national team
Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Riley Moss, Ankeny Centennial boys’ track
Senior Riley Moss led the Ankeny Centennial boys' track team to a fifth-place finish in the Class 4A state meet Thursday through Saturday at Drake Stadium. Moss won an individual state title in the 110 hurdles, posting a time of 14.02 seconds. He also anchored the Jaguars' winning 4x200 relay, the runner-up 4x100 relay and the seventh-place shuttle hurdle … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Riley Moss, Ankeny Centennial boys’ track
Hawks, Jaguars to meet in 2018-19 football season openers
The Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial football teams already knew that they would be playing each other this fall. Now, the crosstown rivals know the exact date. Schedules for the 2018 and 2019 seasons have been released by the Iowa High School Athletic Association. The Hawks and Jaguars will meet in the season opener in each of the next two … [Read more...] about Hawks, Jaguars to meet in 2018-19 football season openers
Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Jake Pinegar, Ankeny Centennial football
Jake Pinegar is the Ankeny Fanatic prep of the week sponsored by Revive Clinic and Spa. The Ankeny Centennial senior place-kicker has signed a letter of intent to play football next season at Penn State. Pinegar has also been a soccer and track standout for the Jaguars. He ran on the state champion shuttle hurdle relay team last year. Here is some … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Jake Pinegar, Ankeny Centennial football
Centennial’s Kluver to play for Hawkeyes as long snapper
Zach Kluver has decided to follow in his brother's footsteps. The Ankeny Centennial senior will join the Iowa football program as a long snapper. He will attend DMACC part-time in the fall before heading to Iowa City for the spring semester. Kluver's brother, Tyler, was a four-year starter for the Hawkeyes as a long snapper. His collegiate career ended … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Kluver to play for Hawkeyes as long snapper
Hawkeyes want Winters to shed some weight, move to offensive line
Trey Winters celebrated the signing of his national letter of intent with a trip to Sports Page on Wednesday afternoon. In the future, though, the Ankeny Centennial football standout may have to skip a few meals. The 6-foot-5, 330-pound Winters signed to play at Iowa, whose coaches would like the mammoth lineman to shed some weight. "I definitely … [Read more...] about Hawkeyes want Winters to shed some weight, move to offensive line
Centennial’s Gates to play football at Grand View
Jensen Gates celebrated his birthday by going to Jethro's on Wednesday night. Gates, who turned 18 years old on Thursday, had another reason to celebrate. The Ankeny Centennial running back verbally committed earlier this week to play football for Grand View. He announced his decision via Twitter on Tuesday night. "Excited to announce my commitment … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Gates to play football at Grand View