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‘That’s hard to do’: Jaguars sweep SEP, complete perfect 8-0 run through CIML

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There may not be a more battle-tested volleyball team in the state than Ankeny Centennial. The top-ranked Jaguars capped off a perfect run through the CIML Conference with a 25-11, 25-12, 25-16 victory over visiting Southeast Polk on Tuesday. Centennial, which had already clinched the outright conference title, finished 8-0 in the league and improved … [Read more...] about ‘That’s hard to do’: Jaguars sweep SEP, complete perfect 8-0 run through CIML

Jaguars reach semis of Westside Invite before falling in 3 sets to Pleasant Valley

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The best volleyball teams in Class 5A continue to take turns beating each other. Top-ranked Ankeny Centennial advanced to the semifinals of the Westside Invitational on Saturday at Cedar Rapids Jefferson before dropping a 25-12, 24-26, 15-10 decision to No. 2 Pleasant Valley, which went on to win the tournament and could become the No. 1 team in the final … [Read more...] about Jaguars reach semis of Westside Invite before falling in 3 sets to Pleasant Valley

‘One game at a time’: Jaguars rebound to beat Roosevelt, face Waukee NW next

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(Story by Stephen McDaniel) There’s no doubt that the Jaguars wanted to knock off Dowling Catholic at Valley Stadium last Friday, but there was just simply no time to dwell on their triple-overtime loss. Instead, Ankeny Centennial kept its sights set on reaching the postseason and it resulted in a 45-3 bounce-back victory over visiting Des Moines … [Read more...] about ‘One game at a time’: Jaguars rebound to beat Roosevelt, face Waukee NW next

Jaguars sweep Johnston, get help from Ankeny to clinch outright conference title

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(Story by Stephen McDaniel) It may not have been as pretty as the Jaguars were hoping for, but even “sloppy” play for Class 5A’s top-ranked volleyball team can still result in three-set sweeps. Ankeny Centennial’s quest for the CIML Conference title continued on its home court Tuesday as the Jaguars improved their perfect league record to 7-0 on the … [Read more...] about Jaguars sweep Johnston, get help from Ankeny to clinch outright conference title

Centennial golfers advance to 4A state meet, will get to play on home course

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All season long, the Ankeny Centennial boys' golf team was hoping to get a chance to play in the Class 4A state meet on its home course. The 14th-ranked Jaguars will now get that opportunity. Centennial placed third among 14 teams in a district meet on Monday at Bent Tree Golf Club in Council Bluffs. The Jaguars shot a 296 and finished three strokes … [Read more...] about Centennial golfers advance to 4A state meet, will get to play on home course

‘It was a great weekend’: Jaguars knock off Waukee NW to capture Urbandale crown

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Some familiar opponents stood between the Ankeny Centennial volleyball team and the championship of the Urbandale Invitational on Saturday. The top-ranked Jaguars proved to be up for the challenge. After dispatching No. 5 Indianola in the semifinals, Centennial posted a 25-17, 25-21 win over No. 6 Waukee Northwest in the title match. The Jaguars (23-3) … [Read more...] about ‘It was a great weekend’: Jaguars knock off Waukee NW to capture Urbandale crown

‘It came down to the last play’: Centennial falls to No. 1 Dowling in triple-OT thriller

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As the pass from Ankeny Centennial's Chase Kluver sailed toward the right corner of the end zone, Sam Heither dove for the ball in an effort to make a spectacular catch. Heither somehow made the grab, which would have provided the tying points for the sixth-ranked Jaguars in the third overtime of Friday's game against No. 1 Dowling Catholic. Centennial … [Read more...] about ‘It came down to the last play’: Centennial falls to No. 1 Dowling in triple-OT thriller

Centennial cross country teams race to 3rd-place finishes in Williams Invitational

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The Ankeny Centennial cross country teams raced to third-place finishes in the Bud Williams Invitational on Thursday at the Kickers Soccer Complex in Iowa City. The Centennial girls' squad lost to opponents from Iowa for the first time this season. The third-ranked Jaguars had won their first three meets of the year before placing fourth in the Gold … [Read more...] about Centennial cross country teams race to 3rd-place finishes in Williams Invitational

Jaguars sweep past Valley for another road win, improve to 6-0 in conference

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Playing on the road doesn't seem to bother the Ankeny Centennial volleyball team. The top-ranked Jaguars earned their fifth consecutive road victory--and their second sweep in three days--with a 25-23, 25-18, 25-18 win at No. 12 Valley on Thursday. The win allowed Centennial to remain unbeaten in CIML Conference play. The Jaguars are now 6-0 in the … [Read more...] about Jaguars sweep past Valley for another road win, improve to 6-0 in conference

Jaguars move closer to conference crown with road sweep over No. 8 Waukee

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(Story by Stephen McDaniel) The Jaguars know there’s no such thing as a “gimme game” when it comes to the Central Iowa Metropolitan League. But after sweeping the Waukee Warriors in three sets on the road Tuesday night, the top-ranked Ankeny Centennial volleyball team is so close to locking up its first league title since 2021 that the Jaguars can … [Read more...] about Jaguars move closer to conference crown with road sweep over No. 8 Waukee

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Haley Hveem, Centennial girls’ cross country

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Senior Haley Hveem helped the third-ranked Ankeny Centennial girls' cross country team to a fourth-place finish in the Rim Rock Farm Classic on Saturday at Lawrence, Kan. It was the highest finish by an Iowa team in five years. Hveem placed 12th in a field of 179 runners. She posted a time of 18 minutes 46 seconds on the 5K course. Hveem is eighth in … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Haley Hveem, Centennial girls’ cross country

Jackson scores on opening kickoff to spark Jaguars to 44-7 victory at East

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A trip to Williams Stadium on Friday night provided an opportunity for the Ankeny Centennial football team to bounce back from its first loss of the season. The Jaguars took advantage of it. Braeden Jackson returned the opening kickoff 98 yards for a touchdown and Centennial went on to beat host Des Moines East, 44-7, in its district opener. "My … [Read more...] about Jackson scores on opening kickoff to spark Jaguars to 44-7 victory at East

‘This was a great experience’: Centennial girls place 4th at Rim Rock Farm Classic

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After winning its first three meets of the season, the Ankeny Centennial girls' cross country squad traveled to Lawrence, Kan., this weekend to face some of the top teams in the Midwest. The third-ranked Jaguars placed fourth in the Gold Division of the Rim Rock Farm Classic on Saturday. They finished with 210 points. The prestigious meet featured … [Read more...] about ‘This was a great experience’: Centennial girls place 4th at Rim Rock Farm Classic

‘It was a good day all around’: Centennial boys place 3rd at Indianola Invitational

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' cross country team placed third in the Indianola Invitational on Thursday for the second year in a row. The 17th-ranked Jaguars finished with 72 points in the 13-team field. The meet was held at Pickard Park. "It was a good day all around for us," said Centennial coach Chad Fickbohm. "What we really liked about this meet is … [Read more...] about ‘It was a good day all around’: Centennial boys place 3rd at Indianola Invitational

‘Learning experience’: Jaguars place 8th among 18 squads at Heartland Classic

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' cross country team earned an eighth-place finish in the Heartland Classic on Saturday at Pella. The 16th-ranked Jaguars finished with 202 points in the 18-team field. "We are using these races as learning experiences," said Centennial coach Chad Fickbohm. "I felt we got out and put ourselves in a really good position. We … [Read more...] about ‘Learning experience’: Jaguars place 8th among 18 squads at Heartland Classic

‘We didn’t play well enough to win’: Jaguars’ rally falls short against S.E. Polk

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The Southeast Polk football team isn't ready to give up its throne. The three-time defending Class 5A state champions scored two touchdowns in a span of 2 minutes in the third quarter and went on to beat top-ranked Ankeny Centennial, 21-13, on Friday at Ankeny Stadium. The Jaguars (3-1) suffered their first loss of the season, while Southeast Polk (2-2) … [Read more...] about ‘We didn’t play well enough to win’: Jaguars’ rally falls short against S.E. Polk

Centennial golfers shoot 313, place 5th among 14 teams at Joe August Invite

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Playing for the third time in four days, the Ankeny Centennial boys' golf team placed fifth among 14 squads in the Joe August Invitational on Thursday at Elmwood Country Club in Marshalltown. The Jaguars posted a score of 313, their highest total of the season. "It was a long week with some positives but a couple of disappointing finishes," said … [Read more...] about Centennial golfers shoot 313, place 5th among 14 teams at Joe August Invite