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No. 1 Ames swimmers show off their depth in win over Hawkettes

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There continues to be a wide gap between the Ames girls' swimming team and the rest of the state. The top-ranked Little Cyclones, who have won seven of the last eight state titles, cruised to a 135-51 victory over No. 3 Ankeny in a CIML Central Conference dual meet on Tuesday at Ames. The Hawkettes dropped to 0-2 in the conference and 4-2 overall. Ames … [Read more...] about No. 1 Ames swimmers show off their depth in win over Hawkettes

Jaguars sweep past Ankeny, clinch share of Central Conference crown

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There was more at stake on Tuesday than the CIML Central Conference volleyball title. The crosstown bragging rights were also on the line. After posting a five-set victory at Ankeny last year, second-ranked Ankeny Centennial needed just three sets to defeat the No. 6 Hawkettes on their home court this season. The Jaguars rolled to a 25-20, 25-22, 25-13 … [Read more...] about Jaguars sweep past Ankeny, clinch share of Central Conference crown

Ankeny’s Johnson shoots 72, qualifies for state as individual

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Ankeny sophomore Hunter Johnson wasn't ready to put his golf clubs away just yet. Johnson carded a 72 in a Class 4A district meet on Tuesday at Waveland Golf Course to qualify for the state meet as an individual. The 36-hole state meet will be held on Friday and Saturday at Brown Deer Golf Club in Coralville. "It feels really good," said Johnson. "I'm … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Johnson shoots 72, qualifies for state as individual

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Nick Sash, Ankeny Centennial boys’ cross country

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Nick Sash of the Ankeny Centennial boys' cross country team is the Ankeny Fanatic Sub of the Week sponsored by Blimpie. Sash, a senior, has helped Centennial to a No. 11 ranking in Class 4A. He placed 54th in the Ames Invitational on Aug. 30 with a time of 18 minutes 58 seconds, helping the Jaguars to a runner-up finish. Centennial will compete in the … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Nick Sash, Ankeny Centennial boys’ cross country

Rinehart excited about Jaguars’ potential despite loss to Valley

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Don't be surprised if the Ankeny Centennial and Valley volleyball teams meet again later this season at the Class 5A state tournament. The two squads have a habit of running into each other. The third-ranked Tigers rallied from a one-set deficit to beat No. 2 Centennial, 24-26, 25-22, 15-10, in the championship match of the Urbandale Invitational on … [Read more...] about Rinehart excited about Jaguars’ potential despite loss to Valley

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Russell Rydin, Centennial boys’ golf

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Senior Russell Rydin led the eighth-ranked Ankeny Centennial boys' golf team to a second-place finish in the Ankeny Invitational on Sept. 24 at Otter Creek. He carded a 1-under-par 70 to place third as an individual. Rydin has posted Centennial's best score at seven of the 12 meets this season. He leads the Jaguars with a 38.98 average. Here is some … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Russell Rydin, Centennial boys’ golf

Big 2nd half allows Jaguars to avenge last year’s loss to S.E. Polk

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During the first five weeks of the high school football season, Ankeny Centennial defensive back Tyler Rodgers often exchanged text messages with Southeast Polk linebacker Zach Strickland. The correspondence between the two friends came to an end, though, earlier this week. "We played youth football together and he's still one of my great buddies, but … [Read more...] about Big 2nd half allows Jaguars to avenge last year’s loss to S.E. Polk

Sauer smashes 24 kills, leads Jaguars past Dowling Catholic

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On a team with four Division I players, the Ankeny Centennial volleyball squad is hardly a one-man unit. On Tuesday, though, it may have seemed that way to visiting Dowling Catholic. Kenna Sauer pounded 24 of her team's 40 kills to lead the second-ranked Jaguars to a sweep over No. 7 Dowling. She had just three hitting errors in 43 total attacks for a … [Read more...] about Sauer smashes 24 kills, leads Jaguars past Dowling Catholic

Senior Night Showdown: No. 2 Dowling Catholic tops No. 3 Ankeny

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A matchup between two of the state's top girls' swimming teams brought out the best in both squads. Second-ranked Dowling Catholic won nine of the 12 events and posted a 118-68 victory over No. 3 Ankeny on Tuesday at Trail Point Aquatics Center. It was Senior Night for the Hawkettes, who dropped to 0-1 in the CIML Central Conference and 4-1 … [Read more...] about Senior Night Showdown: No. 2 Dowling Catholic tops No. 3 Ankeny

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Katie Jensen, Ankeny Centennial girls’ cross country

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Katie Jensen of the Ankeny Centennial girls' cross country team is the Ankeny Fanatic Sub of the Week sponsored by Blimpie. Jensen, a sophomore, helped the 11th-ranked Jaguars to the team title at the Indianola Invitational on Thursday. She was Centennial's fifth scoring runner, placing 17th in a time of 22 minutes 3 seconds. "Katie found out at … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Katie Jensen, Ankeny Centennial girls’ cross country

Rydin shoots 70, leads Centennial golfers to runner-up finish at Ankeny Invite

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' golf team won't have to wait long to get another shot at knocking off Dowling Catholic. The two squads met for the fourth time this season on Monday during the Ankeny Invitational at Otter Creek, where the fourth-ranked Maroons shot a 292 to capture the team title. No. 8 Centennial placed second in the 11-team field with a … [Read more...] about Rydin shoots 70, leads Centennial golfers to runner-up finish at Ankeny Invite

Jaguars pound Marshalltown, will likely remain No. 1 in playoff RPI

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The Ankeny Centennial football team entered Friday's game against visiting Marshalltown as the No. 1 team in the Class 4A Ratings Percentage Index. The Jaguars, who are third in the Des Moines Register's rankings, didn't do anything to hurt their RPI. Centennial scored the last 42 points of the game and rolled to a 49-7 victory in its District 2 … [Read more...] about Jaguars pound Marshalltown, will likely remain No. 1 in playoff RPI

Centennial girls, boys race to victories at Indianola Invitational

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' and girls' cross country teams both posted victories on Thursday at the Indianola Invitational, but the wins came in drastically different fashion. While Centennial easily captured the boys' team title by 16 points, the Jaguars squeaked out a one-point victory in the girls' division to win the meet for the third time in four … [Read more...] about Centennial girls, boys race to victories at Indianola Invitational

Jaguars place 4th at S.E. Polk Invite, while Hawks finish 8th

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Wednesday's Southeast Polk Invitational boys' golf meet showed that both Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial have some more work to do to reach their ultimate goals. The Jaguars placed fourth in the 10-team field with a score of 311. Valley won the meet at Copper Creek Golf Course with a 304, followed by Marshalltown with a 305 and Dowling Catholic with a … [Read more...] about Jaguars place 4th at S.E. Polk Invite, while Hawks finish 8th

Winters leads Centennial to sweep over Little Cyclones

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Senior Ari Winters wears No. 17 on her Ankeny Centennial volleyball uniform. On Tuesday, Winters had a huge match as the second-ranked Jaguars rolled to their 17th consecutive victory. She pounded 10 kills and posted a .600 hitting percentage to lead Centennial to a 25-11, 25-9, 25-10 triumph over visiting Ames. Winters also had a pair of blocks and … [Read more...] about Winters leads Centennial to sweep over Little Cyclones

‘A great moment in your life’: Jaguars again knock off Dowling Catholic

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Jackson Huber carried the "Turnover Hammer" as he walked off the field at Valley Stadium on Friday night. The Ankeny Centennial junior also had a big smile on his face. Huber helped defend a fourth-down pass that fell incomplete in the final seconds, sealing the fifth-ranked Jaguars' 14-7 victory over No. 4 Dowling Catholic. It was Centennial's second … [Read more...] about ‘A great moment in your life’: Jaguars again knock off Dowling Catholic

Streaks continue: Jags win 16th straight, hand Riders 6th loss in row

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The Ankeny Centennial volleyball team entered Thursday's non-conference match at Des Moines Roosevelt on a long winning streak. The Roughriders, meanwhile, were looking to end a losing skid. Both streaks are still intact. The second-ranked Jaguars rolled to a 25-14, 25-13, 25-19 victory for their 16th consecutive win. They are now 21-1 on the … [Read more...] about Streaks continue: Jags win 16th straight, hand Riders 6th loss in row

Jaguars edge Ankeny golfers by 2 strokes, avenge last year’s loss

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For the second year in a row, the Ankeny Centennial boys' golf team shot a 153 during a dual meet against crosstown rival Ankeny at Otter Creek Golf Course. Last year, the Jaguars suffered a one-stroke loss. On Thursday, Centennial's score was good enough to produce a two-shot victory as the Hawks finished with a 155 total on their home course. "I'm … [Read more...] about Jaguars edge Ankeny golfers by 2 strokes, avenge last year’s loss

Centennial boys take 2nd at Valley; Girls’ squad finishes 4th

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Gabriel Vicker and the Ankeny Centennial boys' cross country team turned in another strong performance in the Tom Karpan Invitational on Tuesday. The Centennial girls' squad also ran well on the 5k course at Valley Southwoods Freshman High School. The Jaguars placed second among 17 teams in the boys' division. They finished fourth in the 13-team field … [Read more...] about Centennial boys take 2nd at Valley; Girls’ squad finishes 4th