During the regular season, the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial volleyball teams dominated their other opponents in the CIML Central Conference, sweeping every match in three sets. That allowed the two squads to battle each other for the conference title on Oct. 2, when the Jaguars swept Ankeny on the Hawkettes' home court. It's not a surprise, then, that … [Read more...] about Jaguars, Hawkettes dominate all-conference volleyball team
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Ankeny swimmers looking to improve on last year’s fourth-place finish
After placing fourth at last year's state meet, the Ankeny girls' swimming team is looking to move into the top three at this year's meet, which begins on Friday at the Marshalltown YMCA. Second-ranked Ames is seeking its eighth state title in nine years, but the Little Cyclones could be challenged by CIML rival Dowling Catholic, last year's runner-up. … [Read more...] about Ankeny swimmers looking to improve on last year’s fourth-place finish
Sweet and Sauer: Centennial star earns All-American honors
It isn't easy for someone to stand out on the Ankeny Centennial volleyball team. Senior outside hitter Kenna Sauer still manages to do it. Sauer, who has led the Jaguars to a 38-3 record and a trip to next week's state tournament, has been named to the 13th annual Under Armour All-America teams. She was a second-team selection. "I honestly didn't … [Read more...] about Sweet and Sauer: Centennial star earns All-American honors
The tradition continues: Jaguars advance to state for 6th straight year
For many high school volleyball teams in Iowa, earning a trip to the state tournament in Cedar Rapids is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. But Ankeny Centennial is not an ordinary volleyball program. For the second-ranked Jaguars, qualifying for state has become an annual tradition. Centennial advanced to the Class 5A tournament with a 25-6, 25-14, … [Read more...] about The tradition continues: Jaguars advance to state for 6th straight year
State volleyball tourney berths on the line at Ankeny, Centennial
Just one more win is all that separates the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial volleyball teams from earning a trip to next week's Class 5A state tournament. Both squads will host a regional final on Monday at 7 p.m. The second-ranked Jaguars (37-3) will face Sioux City East (20-20), while the No. 6 Hawkettes (30-12) will meet Ames (12-23) for the third time … [Read more...] about State volleyball tourney berths on the line at Ankeny, Centennial
Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Andrea Rodriguez, Ankeny swimming
Senior Andrea Rodriguez helped the fourth-ranked Ankeny girls' swimming team to a regional title on Saturday at Trail Point Aquatics Center. She qualified for this week's state meet in three events. Rodriguez is seeded 14th in the 500 freestyle and 19th in the 200 individual medley among the 32 qualifiers in those events. She will also compete in the 200 … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Andrea Rodriguez, Ankeny swimming
Jaguars ‘won’t let this happen again’ after placing 15th at state
Eric Cogdill tried to look on the bright side Saturday following the conclusion of the state cross country meet in Fort Dodge. His Ankeny Centennial girls' squad had just placed 15th among 15 teams in the Class 4A field, finishing with 361 points. "We're not here to make excuses--15th place is 15th place," Cogdill said. "But there are 33 other schools … [Read more...] about Jaguars ‘won’t let this happen again’ after placing 15th at state
Vicker ends his career with 29th-place finish at state meet
Ankeny Centennial's Jonah Vicker was hoping to earn a top-15 finish in the boys' Class 4A state cross country meet on Saturday. He ended up setting for a top-30 finish. The senior placed 29th in the 5k race at Lakeside Golf Course in Fort Dodge. He posted a time of 16 minutes 31 seconds. "I really wanted to get in the top 15, and I couldn't quite … [Read more...] about Vicker ends his career with 29th-place finish at state meet
Ankeny swimmers win 8 events, claim regional team crown
Even with a new format, Saturday's girls' regional swimming meet at Trail Point Aquatics Center still put some pressure on each of the nine competing teams. Fourth-ranked Ankeny passed the test with flying colors. The Hawkettes won eight of the 11 events and easily captured the team title with 509 points. No. 6 Valley took second with 448 … [Read more...] about Ankeny swimmers win 8 events, claim regional team crown
Centennial’s perfect season ends with loss to S.E. Polk in playoff opener
As he walked to the bus on Friday night, Ankeny Centennial quarterback Garret Severseike realized that he had played his final football game for the Jaguars. "It's going to be different," Severseike said after third-ranked Centennial lost to visiting Southeast Polk, 21-17, in the opening round of the Class 4A playoffs. "The coaches always say, 'There's a … [Read more...] about Centennial’s perfect season ends with loss to S.E. Polk in playoff opener
Ankeny’s Peters advances to state diving meet
Ankeny freshman Erica Peters has qualified for the state diving meet. Peters posted a score of 399.2 points during a regional meet on Thursday at Grinnell, which ranks 18th among the 32 qualifiers across the state. She set a school record for the 11-dive event. Jayna Misra of Ames was one of the six regional champions. She posted the state's highest … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Peters advances to state diving meet
Jaguars sweep Roosevelt, will host S.C. East in regional final
As far as the Ankeny Centennial volleyball players were concerned, it didn't really matter who was on the other side of the net on Tuesday. The goal for the Jaguars was simply to play their game. Mission accomplished. Second-ranked Centennial rolled to a 25-7, 25-11, 25-18 victory over visiting Des Moines Roosevelt in a Class 5A regional semifinal. … [Read more...] about Jaguars sweep Roosevelt, will host S.C. East in regional final
Blimpie Sub of the Week: Nathan Reinke, Ankeny Centennial football
Nathan Reinke of the Ankeny Centennial football team is the Ankeny Fanatic Sub of the Week sponsored by Blimpie. Reinke, a junior defensive end, became a starter when teammate Kyle Gustafson suffered a season-ending knee injury last month. He has contributed 19 tackles while helping the third-ranked Jaguars to a 9-0 record and a No. 1 seed in the Class 4A … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Nathan Reinke, Ankeny Centennial football
Jaguars to begin postseason run against Des Moines Roosevelt
The Ankeny Centennial volleyball players have had a full week to prepare for postseason play. The second-ranked Jaguars (36-3) closed out the regular season on Oct. 15 with a five-set loss to Omaha Marian, the No. 4 team in Nebraska's Class A. The Crusaders have won four of the last five Class A titles. "We got a competitive match, and that's what we … [Read more...] about Jaguars to begin postseason run against Des Moines Roosevelt
Ankeny swimmer Doruska chooses Bryant University over Lehigh, St. Louis
Erin Doruska wanted to go to a college that felt like home. The Ankeny swimmer traveled a long way from central Iowa to find what she was looking for. Doruska has committed to swim for Bryant University next year. The school is located in Smithfield, R.I. "When I went on my official visit to Bryant, the team was like a family and my personality … [Read more...] about Ankeny swimmer Doruska chooses Bryant University over Lehigh, St. Louis
Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Ari Winters, Ankeny Centennial volleyball
Senior Ari Winters has helped the Ankeny Centennial volleyball team to a 36-3 record and a No. 2 ranking in Class 5A. She had 16 kills and six blocks as the Jaguars closed out the regular season on Oct. 15 with a five-set loss to Omaha (Neb.) Marian. Winters ranks second on the team with 256 kills. She has compiled a .294 hitting percentage. Here is … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Ari Winters, Ankeny Centennial volleyball
Jaguars finish 9-0, will host rematch against S.E. Polk in playoff opener
There wasn't much drama on Friday night at Ankeny Stadium. The third-ranked Ankeny Centennial football team built a 33-0 lead early in the second quarter and went on to defeat Sioux City West, 61-0, in its regular-season finale. The Jaguars wrapped up the Class 4A District 2 title and also secured the No. 1 seed for the upcoming playoffs while keeping … [Read more...] about Jaguars finish 9-0, will host rematch against S.E. Polk in playoff opener
Rumley posts state-qualifying times in 2 events at conference meet
The Ankeny girls' swimming team took advantage of Thursday's CIML Central Conference meet as one final opportunity to compete against the state's top two squads prior to the upcoming state meet. No. 1 Ames captured the conference title at Johnston, racking up 391 points. No. 2 Dowling Catholic was the runner-up with 353 points, while No. 4 Ankeny took … [Read more...] about Rumley posts state-qualifying times in 2 events at conference meet
Jaguars ‘can only go up from here’ after losing to Omaha Marian
If the Ankeny Centennial volleyball team goes on to win the Class 5A state title, none of the Jaguars will care about Monday's loss to Omaha (Neb.) Marian. Centennial coach Jessica Rinehart certainly won't. She scheduled the match because she wanted to challenge her players before the start of tournament play. "We wanted to see if there were things we … [Read more...] about Jaguars ‘can only go up from here’ after losing to Omaha Marian
Jaguars thump Roosevelt, move closer to No. 1 seed in Class 4A playoffs
A year ago, the Des Moines Roosevelt football team battled Ankeny Centennial into the fourth quarter before dropping a 13-6 decision to the Jaguars. Friday's rematch at Drake Stadium wasn't nearly as close. The third-ranked Jaguars built a 42-0 halftime lead and rolled to a 56-6 victory to move one step closer to a perfect regular … [Read more...] about Jaguars thump Roosevelt, move closer to No. 1 seed in Class 4A playoffs