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‘We figured it would be a battle’: Jaguars tumble to Dowling Catholic in 5 sets

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Two weeks ago, the Ankeny Centennial volleyball team rolled to a win over Dowling Catholic in its first match of the season at the Dallas Center-Grimes Invitational. On Tuesday, the sixth-ranked Maroons avenged that loss in a five-set thriller on their home court. Dowling rallied from a 2-1 deficit to post a 22-25, 25-18, 15-25, 25-19, 15-6 victory … [Read more...] about ‘We figured it would be a battle’: Jaguars tumble to Dowling Catholic in 5 sets

Crouch optimistic about Hawkettes’ potential despite season-opening loss

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The Ankeny girls' swimming team has a lot of room for growth. The Hawkettes opened their season under first-year coach Justin Crouch with a 121-49 loss at Waukee in a CIML Conference dual meet on Tuesday. The defending state champion Warriors won 10 of the 12 events. "With every new season is an opportunity to start fresh and take another opportunity … [Read more...] about Crouch optimistic about Hawkettes’ potential despite season-opening loss

‘Officially a Leatherneck’: Centennial’s Pennington to play soccer at W. Illinois

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Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer standout Alanna Pennington has verbally committed to play for Western Illinois. "(I am) officially a Leatherneck," Pennington tweeted on Labor Day. Pennington said she visited several schools before making her decision. Former Ankeny player Malerie Rohweder is currently a senior on the Western Illinois squad, which is … [Read more...] about ‘Officially a Leatherneck’: Centennial’s Pennington to play soccer at W. Illinois

Jaguars finish 4-0 at Little Hawk Invite, capture title for 2nd straight year

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On a day when the Iowa football team struggled to get its offense going in its season opener at Kinnick Stadium, the Ankeny Centennial volleyball squad had no such problems on Saturday just a few miles away at Iowa City High School. The fifth-ranked Jaguars swept all four of their matches in two sets to win the Little Hawk Invitational title for the … [Read more...] about Jaguars finish 4-0 at Little Hawk Invite, capture title for 2nd straight year

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Reagan Angus, Centennial volleyball

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Senior setter Reagan Angus has helped the fifth-ranked Ankeny Centennial volleyball team to a 10-3 record. The Jaguars captured the championship of the Little Hawk Invitational on Saturday at Iowa City High, winning all four of their matches in the round-robin tournament. Angus has dished out a team-high 178 assists this season. She ranks second among the … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Reagan Angus, Centennial volleyball

‘It was intense’: Patton scores go-ahead TD, lifts Hawks past rival Centennial

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Jamison Patton transferred to Ankeny to play in football games like Friday night's showdown against Ankeny Centennial. The move has paid off for the Hawks. Patton scored the go-ahead touchdown in the third quarter and second-ranked Ankeny went on to defeat the Jaguars, 17-10, before an overflow crowd at Ankeny Stadium. The former Des Moines Roosevelt … [Read more...] about ‘It was intense’: Patton scores go-ahead TD, lifts Hawks past rival Centennial

‘We definitely have a strong team’: Hill, Zuber lead Hawks to 3rd-place finish

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Ankeny boys' cross country standout Levi Hill has already experienced some individual success this season. Now, he wants the Hawks to succeed as well. Hill raced to a second-place finish in the Kirk Schmaltz Invitational on Thursday at Ames, leading eighth-ranked Ankeny to a third-place finish in a strong field. "We definitely have a strong team … [Read more...] about ‘We definitely have a strong team’: Hill, Zuber lead Hawks to 3rd-place finish

‘We told ourselves we could’: Jaguars set goal, capture Schmaltz Invite crown

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Ankeny Centennial girls' cross country coach Eric Cogdill challenged his team prior to Thursday's Kirk Schmaltz Invitational in Ames. "We lost to Valley by one point last week," said Cogdill. "We've got to aim higher. Don't set a goal that you know you can reach. Set a goal that you want to reach, and they attained it." Fifth-ranked Centennial raced to … [Read more...] about ‘We told ourselves we could’: Jaguars set goal, capture Schmaltz Invite crown

Jaguars place 4th at NW Invite without Hachmeister; Hawks struggle to 7th

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' golf team took a step forward on Thursday. Crosstown rival Ankeny will have to regroup after taking a step backwards. The 10th-ranked Jaguars placed fourth among nine teams in the Waukee Northwest Invitational at The Legacy Golf Club in Norwalk. They posted a score of 306--seven strokes better than what they shot on the same … [Read more...] about Jaguars place 4th at NW Invite without Hachmeister; Hawks struggle to 7th

‘Slightly haunted’ Jaguars get over hump, sweep No. 7 Urbandale in 3 sets

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The Ankeny Centennial volleyball team wasn't able to get over the hump on Saturday against second-ranked Cedar Falls and No. 3 Pleasant Valley, losing a pair of close three-set matches at the Centennial Invitational. On Tuesday, the No. 11 Jaguars had another opportunity to knock off a top-10 opponent--and they didn't let it go to waste. Host … [Read more...] about ‘Slightly haunted’ Jaguars get over hump, sweep No. 7 Urbandale in 3 sets

Jaguars top Ankeny golfers by 6 strokes for 4th place at Joselyn Invitational

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After losing to its crosstown rival on Monday, the Ankeny Centennial boys' golf team got a measure of revenge on Tuesday. The Jaguars placed fourth among 16 teams in the Joselyn Invitational at the Fort Dodge Country Club. They shot a 303 and finished six strokes ahead of fifth-place Ankeny. "We are a turning a corner as a group and producing better … [Read more...] about Jaguars top Ankeny golfers by 6 strokes for 4th place at Joselyn Invitational

Ankeny swimmers boast 6 returning state qualifiers for new coach Crouch

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The Ankeny girls' swimming team will be challenged right off the bat. The Hawkettes will open their season on Sept. 6 with a dual meet at Waukee, the defending state champion. Both teams are now part of the CIML Conference, which consists of the nine Des Moines suburban schools. Coach Justin Crouch has taken over the program following the retirement of … [Read more...] about Ankeny swimmers boast 6 returning state qualifiers for new coach Crouch

Hawks roll past Centennial, Urbandale; set school record on home course

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A little rain didn't bother the Ankeny boys' golf team on Monday at Otter Creek. In fact, it might have helped the Hawks. Ankeny took advantage of the favorable conditions to shoot an even-par 284 in a CIML Conference triangular meet against Ankeny Centennial and Urbandale, easily defeating both opponents. The Hawks set an 18-hole school record on … [Read more...] about Hawks roll past Centennial, Urbandale; set school record on home course

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Anika Mohrhauser, ACHS girls’ cross country

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Sophomore Anika Mohrhauser is one of the top returning runners for the seventh-ranked Ankeny Centennial girls' cross country team. She was 30th in the Class 4A individual preseason rankings. On Thursday, Mohrhauser opened her season by placing second in the 9/10 race in the Centennial Invitational at DMACC. She covered the 5k course in a time of 18 … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Anika Mohrhauser, ACHS girls’ cross country

Hawkettes, Jaguars reach quarterfinals of Centennial Invite before falling

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Saturday's Ankeny Centennial Invitational was like a mini-state tournament, featuring many of Iowa's best volleyball squads in the 16-team field. Fifth-ranked Ankeny and No. 11 Centennial both had some moments of spectacular play. In the end, though, the Hawkettes and Jaguars were both eliminated in the quarterfinals of the championship bracket. Ankeny … [Read more...] about Hawkettes, Jaguars reach quarterfinals of Centennial Invite before falling

‘Too little and too late’: Jaguars’ rally falls short against Kluver, Indianola

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A late rally fell short for the Ankeny Centennial football team in its season opener on Friday. The Jaguars scored two touchdowns in the final 4 1/2 minutes before visiting Indianola recovered an onside kick to preserve a 26-20 victory at Ankeny Stadium. "The second half was just too little and too late," said Centennial co-head coach Ryan Pezzetti. "I … [Read more...] about ‘Too little and too late’: Jaguars’ rally falls short against Kluver, Indianola

TWIN WINS: Ankeny’s Zuber, Hill race to victories in opening meet of season

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The Ankeny boys' cross country team captured a pair of individual titles in the Ankeny Centennial Invitational on Thursday at DMACC. The Hawks nearly won a division crown as well. Ethan Zuber raced to an impressive victory in the 9/10 race, then teammate Levi Hill followed with another win in the 11/12 race. "Any time you get a meet champion, that … [Read more...] about TWIN WINS: Ankeny’s Zuber, Hill race to victories in opening meet of season

Jaguars win 9/10 title at Centennial Invite; Ankeny captures 11/12 crown

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Thursday's season-opening Ankeny Centennial Invitational featured three of the top 10 girls' cross country teams in Class 4A. Sixth-ranked Ankeny won the 11/12 division with 44 points, while No. 7 Centennial captured the 9/10 division with 27 points. No. 9 Valley took second in both divisions and won the overall title with 40 points, edging the Jaguars by … [Read more...] about Jaguars win 9/10 title at Centennial Invite; Ankeny captures 11/12 crown

‘It was fun’: Hawkettes top Centennial to win Dallas Center-Grimes Invitational

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The Ankeny volleyball team is off to a good start. Ankeny Centennial has plenty of reasons to be optimistic, too. Both squads opened their season on Tuesday by competing in the Dallas Center-Grimes Invitational. Fifth-ranked Ankeny won the round-robin tournament with a 4-0 record, while No. 11 Centennial took second with a 3-1 mark. "It’s always … [Read more...] about ‘It was fun’: Hawkettes top Centennial to win Dallas Center-Grimes Invitational