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AIR RAID?: Jaguars ride Smith’s 4 TD passes to 28-23 win at No. 6 Urbandale

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The identity of the Ankeny Centennial football program appears to be changing. Traditionally known as a power running team, the Jaguars have now evolved into a dangerous passing squad--somewhat out of necessity. With standout junior running back Elijah Porter sidelined by an injury, quarterback Trenton Smith took over on Friday and passed for four … [Read more...] about AIR RAID?: Jaguars ride Smith’s 4 TD passes to 28-23 win at No. 6 Urbandale

Quass earns 1st career win, leads Jaguars to runner-up finish; ACHS boys place 4th

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Although its winning streak came to an end, the Ankeny Centennial girls' cross country team still enjoyed a successful meet on Thursday. The fourth-ranked Jaguars placed second among eight teams in the Bud Williams Invitational at Iowa City. They finished with 47 points. "We had an outstanding day of racing after a terrific week of training!" said … [Read more...] about Quass earns 1st career win, leads Jaguars to runner-up finish; ACHS boys place 4th

‘Let’s get this done!’: Jaguars close out Johnston with 25-7 rout in Set 4

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The Ankeny Centennial volleyball players didn't want to go to a fifth set on Tuesday. A dominant fourth set made sure that they didn't have to. After letting the third set slip away, the sixth-ranked Jaguars regrouped and rolled to a 25-22, 25-22, 24-26, 25-7 victory over No. 8 Johnston in a CIML Conference match at the Centennial gym. "After the … [Read more...] about ‘Let’s get this done!’: Jaguars close out Johnston with 25-7 rout in Set 4

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: AJ Schermerhorn, ACHS boys’ cross country

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Junior AJ Schermerhorn led the Ankeny boys' cross country team to an eighth-place finish in the Indianola Invitational on Thursday at Pickard Park. He placed third in the 5k race with a time of 16 minutes 10 seconds. Schermerhorn, who is ranked in the top 10 of Class 4A as an individual, has been the Jaguars' top finisher at all five meets this season. He … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: AJ Schermerhorn, ACHS boys’ cross country

Jaguars hand No. 6 Sioux City East its first loss on Wiener’s late field goal, 31-28

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A drizzling rain couldn't put a damper on Ankeny Centennial's homecoming football game. Cael Wiener booted an 18-yard field goal with 58 seconds left to give the 10th-ranked Jaguars a 31-28 victory over No. 6 Sioux City East on Friday at Ankeny Stadium. "I was very confident I was going to make it," said Wiener, who had earlier converted all four of … [Read more...] about Jaguars hand No. 6 Sioux City East its first loss on Wiener’s late field goal, 31-28

Centennial girls capture Indianola crown, remain unbeaten in September

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The Ankeny Centennial girls' cross country team remains unbeaten in the month of September. The fourth-ranked Jaguars earned their fourth consecutive victory on Thursday by winning the Indianola Invitational at Pickard Park. They placed all seven of their runners in the top 13 and finished with 34 points. No. 7 Des Moines Roosevelt placed second in the … [Read more...] about Centennial girls capture Indianola crown, remain unbeaten in September

‘We reached a new level’: Jaguars romp to convincing sweep at Waukee

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After being idle for eight days, the Ankeny Centennial volleyball team returned to action on Thursday and rolled to a convincing sweep at CIML Conference rival Waukee. The sixth-ranked Jaguars posted a 25-14, 25-16, 25-20 victory to improve to 3-1 in the league and 16-5 overall. No. 11 Waukee's records dropped to 1-3 and 8-16. The Warriors were coming … [Read more...] about ‘We reached a new level’: Jaguars romp to convincing sweep at Waukee

‘There is so much to love about it!’: Centennial’s Quass to run for Tennessee

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There were several colleges across the country that could offer Ankeny Centennial distance standout Rondi Quass a top-notch running program as well as a quality engineering school. But only one of them offered the chance to go to the same school as her sister, Berit. Quass has verbally committed to join the University of Tennessee women's track and … [Read more...] about ‘There is so much to love about it!’: Centennial’s Quass to run for Tennessee

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Zach English, Ankeny Centennial football

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Senior linebacker Zach English has helped the Ankeny Centennial football team to a 2-2 record. He made 4.5 tackles on Friday, including three solo stops, as the Jaguars posted a 28-14 victory over visiting Cedar Falls. English leads the team with 28.5 tackles on the season. He has 22 solo stops, three tackles for loss and one sack. Here is some inside … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Zach English, Ankeny Centennial football

Hachmeister, Hoffman return to lineup; Jaguars place 4th at Joe August Invite

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' golf team is almost back to full strength. Injured varsity regulars Lawson Hachmeister and Zach Hoffman returned to the lineup on Friday and helped the 11th-ranked Jaguars to a fourth-place finish among 12 teams in the Joe August Invitational at Elmwood Country Club in Marshalltown. "Our first goal of the day was to have … [Read more...] about Hachmeister, Hoffman return to lineup; Jaguars place 4th at Joe August Invite

‘Our kids stepped up’: Jaguars avenge 2021 loss to Cedar Falls by same score

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The Ankeny Centennial football team turned the tables on visiting Cedar Falls. After dropping a 28-14 decision at Cedar Falls last year, the Jaguars dominated Friday's rematch at Ankeny Stadium and defeated the Tigers by the same score, leaving both teams with a 2-2 record. "A year ago when we played them in the (UNI)-Dome, they physically handed it to … [Read more...] about ‘Our kids stepped up’: Jaguars avenge 2021 loss to Cedar Falls by same score

Jaguars shoot a 333 at River Valley, finish 3-5 in CIML Conference duals

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Wednesday was a forgettable day for the Ankeny Centennial boys' golf team. The 11th-ranked Jaguars shot their worst score of the season--a 333--in a triangular meet at River Valley Golf Course in Adel. No. 3 Johnston and No. 4 Waukee each shot a 308, but the Dragons won the meet on a tiebreaker. "Today was rough to say the least," said Centennial coach … [Read more...] about Jaguars shoot a 333 at River Valley, finish 3-5 in CIML Conference duals

Jaguars edge Valley girls to win Karpen Invite; Schermerhorn claims boys’ crown

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After the Ankeny Centennial girls' cross country squad captured another team title on Tuesday, Centennial junior AJ Schermerhorn won an individual crown in the boys' race. Schermerhorn came from behind to win the Tom Karpen Invitational at Valley Southwoods Freshman High School. He posted a time of 16 minutes 15 seconds on the 5k course to earn his first … [Read more...] about Jaguars edge Valley girls to win Karpen Invite; Schermerhorn claims boys’ crown

Valley was no cupcake, but Jaguars rally to win after dropping opening set

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Delainey Winkel and her teammates on the Ankeny Centennial volleyball squad enjoyed some chocolate cupcakes on Tuesday night. The sixth-ranked Jaguars celebrated Winkel's birthday and a come-from-behind victory after Centennial rallied for a 22-25, 25-19, 25-14, 25-19 win at No. 9 Valley in a CIML Conference match. "I think we just settled in and … [Read more...] about Valley was no cupcake, but Jaguars rally to win after dropping opening set

‘I’m excited to play with her’: Bechen to join teammate Winkel at Dubuque

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It didn't take long for Taylor Bechen to follow in the footsteps of her Ankeny Centennial volleyball teammate. Bechen has verbally committed to play for Dubuque. She made her decision just a few days after Delainey Winkel committed to the Spartans. "Of course it's a pro (that Winkel is going there, too)," Bechen said on Tuesday after the Jaguars' … [Read more...] about ‘I’m excited to play with her’: Bechen to join teammate Winkel at Dubuque

‘It was an awesome day!’: Rinehart, Angus reach milestones at Metro Classic

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Saturday was a day of milestones for the Ankeny Centennial volleyball team. Coach Jessica Rinehart earned her 300th career victory at the school, while senior setter Reagan Angus dished out her 500th career assist as the sixth-ranked Jaguars went 4-1 on the day in the Metro Classic at Southeast Polk. "It was an awesome day!" said Angus. "It was great … [Read more...] about ‘It was an awesome day!’: Rinehart, Angus reach milestones at Metro Classic

Jaguars unleash potent passing attack, romp to 31-6 victory at Waukee

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Ankeny Centennial has been striving to play a complete football game on both sides of the line of scrimmage. The Jaguars accomplished their goal on Friday. Centennial unleashed a potent passing attack and continued to play solid defense as the Jaguars rolled to a 31-6 victory at Waukee for their first win of the season. "It was a much-needed win," … [Read more...] about Jaguars unleash potent passing attack, romp to 31-6 victory at Waukee

Centennial girls earn another victory in C.R.; Jaguars take 5th in boys’ race

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The month of September has been good to the Ankeny Centennial girls' cross country team. After winning the Kirk Schmaltz Invitational on Sept. 1 at Ames, the fourth-ranked Jaguars added another victory on Thursday at Seminole Valley Park. They easily won the Cedar Rapids Kennedy Invitational with 31 points. Mount Vernon Lisbon, the No. 2 team in Class … [Read more...] about Centennial girls earn another victory in C.R.; Jaguars take 5th in boys’ race

Centennial’s Winkel commits to play volleyball at University of Dubuque

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Ankeny Centennial outside hitter Delainey Winkel has verbally committed to play volleyball at the University of Dubuque. Winkel said she looked at some schools in Florida and North Carolina before deciding to look at schools in the Midwest. "I thought it was a better fit for me. I realized I wanted to be closer to home," she said. "I looked at several … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Winkel commits to play volleyball at University of Dubuque