Ankeny Fanatic

Your Ankeny Sports Resource

Fall

Jaguars rout Des Moines East for most lopsided victory in school history

by

There have been some lopsided wins in the history of Ankeny Centennial football. No game, however, has been as big of a mismatch as Friday's homecoming contest against Des Moines East. The Jaguars jumped out to a 37-0 lead in the first quarter and went on to post a 72-0 victory at Ankeny Stadium. The biggest previous win was a 63-0  rout over … [Read more...] about Jaguars rout Des Moines East for most lopsided victory in school history

Centennial girls place 2nd, boys finish 3rd at Indianola Invite without top runners

by

Despite competing at less than full strength, the Ankeny Centennial cross country teams turned in some strong performances in the Indianola Invitational on Thursday at Pickard Park. The sixth-ranked Jaguars placed second among 10 girls' teams with 68 points. No. 14 Indianola won the team title with 36 points. "I think we're doing really well," said … [Read more...] about Centennial girls place 2nd, boys finish 3rd at Indianola Invite without top runners

Revive Prep of the Week: Anja Peck, Ankeny girls’ swimming/ACHS girls’ XC

by

Senior Anja Peck has helped the seventh-ranked Ankeny girls' swimming team to a 3-2 dual record. She is currently ranked ninth in the state in the 200 individual medley and 11th in the 100 breaststroke. Peck is also a key member of the Ankeny Centennial girls' cross country squad. She is a three-time state qualifier in that sport. Here is some inside … [Read more...] about Revive Prep of the Week: Anja Peck, Ankeny girls’ swimming/ACHS girls’ XC

‘Our kids fought their tails off’: Jaguars battle S.E. Polk to the wire in 24-21 loss

by

(Story by Gabe Ploeger) The Ankeny Centennial football team proved on Friday night that it can go toe-to-toe with the state's No. 1 squad. The fourth-ranked Jaguars battled two-time defending state champion Southeast Polk down to the wire before dropping a 24-21 decision to the host Rams. “Our kids fought their tails off," said Centennial co-head … [Read more...] about ‘Our kids fought their tails off’: Jaguars battle S.E. Polk to the wire in 24-21 loss

‘We had a great day today!’: Jaguars beat No. 4 S.E. Polk, place 2nd at August Invite

by

For the second day in a row, the Ankeny Centennial boys' golf team took a big step forward. After shooting a season-best score on their home course Wednesday, the 12th-ranked Jaguars followed up with a second-place finish among 14 teams in the Joe August Invitational on Thursday at Elmwood Country Club in Marshalltown. The host Bobcats won the … [Read more...] about ‘We had a great day today!’: Jaguars beat No. 4 S.E. Polk, place 2nd at August Invite

Centennial golfers shoot 303 on their home course for best score of season

by

The Ankeny Centennial boys' golf team posted its best score of the season Wednesday during a triangular meet at Briarwood Golf Club. The 15th-ranked Jaguars shot a 303 on their home course, topping their previous best by three strokes. They lost to No. 9 Valley, which shot a 295, but easily defeated Urbandale, which finished with a 365. "I am very … [Read more...] about Centennial golfers shoot 303 on their home course for best score of season

‘We knew it was going to be a battle’: Jags drop first set, then rally past Valley

by

Anna Sash and the other seniors on the Ankeny Centennial volleyball team had some business to take care of before getting a two-week break in the middle of the season. Sash had four kills and three blocks as the second-ranked Jaguars celebrated their Senior Night on Tuesday by posting a 21-25, 25-14, 25-9, 25-19 victory over No. 8 Valley in a CIML … [Read more...] about ‘We knew it was going to be a battle’: Jags drop first set, then rally past Valley

Centennial girls edge Hawkettes by 4 points to defend crown at Karpan Invite

by

Only one spot separates the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial girls' cross country teams in the latest Class 3A rankings from the Iowa Association of Track Coaches. Tuesday's Tom Karpan Invitational at Valley Southwoods Freshman High School showed that there isn't much of a gap between the two squads. Sixth-ranked Centennial edged No. 5 Ankeny by four … [Read more...] about Centennial girls edge Hawkettes by 4 points to defend crown at Karpan Invite

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Elijah Porter, Ankeny Centennial football

by

Senior running back Elijah Porter ran 13 times for 128 yards and caught five passes for 87 yards and two touchdowns to help the Ankeny Centennial football team to a 42-13 victory over sixth-ranked Cedar Falls on Friday at Ankeny Stadium. He has helped the Jaguars to a 2-1 record. Porter leads the team in rushing with 315 yards on 35 carries, despite … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Elijah Porter, Ankeny Centennial football

Jaguars knock off Indianola to win Metro Classic title, avenge season-opening loss

by

Bouncing back from Tuesday's loss to top-ranked Dowling Catholic, the No. 2 Ankeny Centennial volleyball team cruised to the championship of the Metro Classic on Saturday at Southeast Polk. The Jaguars claimed the title with a 25-14, 25-20 win over Indianola, the No. 2 team in Class 4A. It was the first loss of the season for the Indians (16-1), who had … [Read more...] about Jaguars knock off Indianola to win Metro Classic title, avenge season-opening loss

Smith passes for school-record 6 TDs, leads Jaguars to rout over Cedar Falls

by

Ankeny Centennial's Trenton Smith still remembers walking off the UNI-Dome field after a first-round loss to Cedar Falls in last year's Class 5A football playoffs. "That (game) was definitely in the back of our minds this whole week," said Smith. "It was a pretty sour loss, and I think all of our guys kind of rallied. They knew this was a statement game, … [Read more...] about Smith passes for school-record 6 TDs, leads Jaguars to rout over Cedar Falls

Mohrhauser, Schermerhorn sweep individual titles at C.R. Kennedy Invite

by

Ankeny Centennial swept the individual titles in the Cedar Rapids Kennedy Invitational on Thursday at the Seminole Valley cross country course. Anika Mohrhauser won the girls' 5k race in a time of 18 minutes 19 seconds. She led the sixth-ranked Jaguars to a second-place finish in the 16-team field. AJ Schermerhorn then won the boys' race in 15:13, … [Read more...] about Mohrhauser, Schermerhorn sweep individual titles at C.R. Kennedy Invite

Dowling Catholic rallies past Centennial to win volleyball showdown in 5 sets

by

The Ankeny Centennial volleyball players appeared to run out of gas during Tuesday's 1 vs. 2 showdown against Dowling Catholic. The top-ranked Maroons rallied for a 19-25, 27-25, 26-28, 25-18, 15-11 victory at No. 2 Centennial. They avenged a five-set loss to the Jaguars in last year's Class 5A quarterfinals. "I think the fourth set we kind of got off … [Read more...] about Dowling Catholic rallies past Centennial to win volleyball showdown in 5 sets

Centennial golfers beat Waukee, but fall to Johnston at The Legacy Golf Club

by

The Ankeny Centennial boys' golf team traveled to The Legacy Golf Club in Norwalk for the second time in six days on Tuesday--this time for a CIML Conference triangular meet against Johnston and Waukee. The Dragons shot a 293 to win the meet, while Centennial posted a score of 316 and came away with a split. The Jaguars defeated Waukee, which finished … [Read more...] about Centennial golfers beat Waukee, but fall to Johnston at The Legacy Golf Club

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Delaney Miller, Centennial volleyball

by

Junior outside hitter Delaney Miller has helped the second-ranked Ankeny Centennial volleyball team to records of 2-0 in the CIML Conference and 10-2 overall. The Jaguars won the Little Hawk Invitational on Saturday at Iowa City High for the third consecutive year. Miller served 14 straight points to open a match against Bettendorf, igniting Centennial to … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Delaney Miller, Centennial volleyball

IT’S A THREEPEAT: Jaguars win Little Hawk Invitational for 3rd straight year

by

The second-ranked Ankeny Centennial volleyball team appears to be ready for Tuesday's showdown against No. 1 Dowling Catholic. The Jaguars defeated three opponents on Saturday to win the Little Hawk Invitational at Iowa City High for the third consecutive year. They raised their record to 10-2 on the season. "It was a good day!" said Centennial coach … [Read more...] about IT’S A THREEPEAT: Jaguars win Little Hawk Invitational for 3rd straight year

Smith clicks against his former team, leads Centennial to rout over Ames

by

(Story by Gabe Ploeger) Entering the Ames High Stadium on Friday night, the Ankeny Centennial football team was looking for a bounce-back game. Suffering a close loss against Ankeny the week before, the 10th-ranked Jaguars were hungry for a win. Adding onto the pressure, Centennial quarterback Trenton Smith had previously played for Ames before … [Read more...] about Smith clicks against his former team, leads Centennial to rout over Ames