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Hawkettes, Jaguars suffer back-to-back losses to Valley at Centennial Invite

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For the second time in five days, a potential matchup between the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial volleyball teams was spoiled by one of the schools' CIML rivals. On Saturday at the Centennial Invitational, sixth-ranked Valley posted a 25-21, 25-17 victory over No. 3 Ankeny in the quarterfinals. It was the first loss of the season for the Hawkettes (7-1) and … [Read more...] about Hawkettes, Jaguars suffer back-to-back losses to Valley at Centennial Invite

‘We did not have our best day’: Jaguars shoot 165, but still earn dual-meet win

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Friday wasn't the best day for a round of golf. With temperatures soaring into the 90s once again, the conditions were more favorable for a trip to the swimming pool. "It was a rough day," said Centennial boys' golf coach Rick Fee. "The course was wet, it was hot, and very windy. We did not have our best day as a team." Still, Centennial remained … [Read more...] about ‘We did not have our best day’: Jaguars shoot 165, but still earn dual-meet win

Ex-Hawk Kluver guides Indianola to 42-13 victory over Jaguars, Pezzetti

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Eric Kluver grew up in Ankeny wanting to play football for legendary coach Jerry Pezzetti. Kluver eventually followed in Pezzetti's footsteps, becoming a head coach and building a solid program at Indianola. On Friday, Kluver prevented his mentor from tying the state's all-time record for coaching wins. Indianola overcame an early 13-7 deficit by … [Read more...] about Ex-Hawk Kluver guides Indianola to 42-13 victory over Jaguars, Pezzetti

Ex-Jaguars Gray, Overberg help Gophers to 1-0 victory over Ubben, Drake

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Back in 2018, Megan Gray and Tori Ubben played key roles as the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team captured the Class 3A state title. On Thursday at Drake Stadium, the former teammates found themselves on opposite sides of the pitch. Gray and another former Centennial star--Elizabeth Overberg--helped visiting Minnesota to a 1-0 victory over Ubben's … [Read more...] about Ex-Jaguars Gray, Overberg help Gophers to 1-0 victory over Ubben, Drake

‘We’re all trying to get it for him’: Pezzetti needs just 2 wins to set all-time mark

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The losses stick out in Jerry Pezzetti's mind much more than the victories. Over the last six decades, there haven't been a lot of them. "People talk about the wins, but I think I remember the losses a lot more than the wins," said Pezzetti, who has been coaching high school football for 60 years. "Someone asked me how many wins (I have), and I don't … [Read more...] about ‘We’re all trying to get it for him’: Pezzetti needs just 2 wins to set all-time mark

Jaguars finish 3rd at DC-G Invite after losing to Urbandale during pool play

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For awhile on Tuesday, it appeared that the Ankeny Centennial volleyball team was headed for a showdown against crosstown rival Ankeny in the championship match of the Dallas Center-Grimes Invitational. While third-ranked Ankeny easily won its pool, No. 4 Ankeny Centennial got off to a great start in the other pool and seemed to be on a collision course … [Read more...] about Jaguars finish 3rd at DC-G Invite after losing to Urbandale during pool play

Peters, Ankeny divers defend their titles at Johnston Invitational

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Last year, the Ankeny girls' swimming team had three divers among the top 13 finishers at the state meet. The Hawkettes might be able to duplicate that feat this season. Even though Dasha Toth has graduated, Ankeny showed off its diving depth on Monday at the Johnston Invitational. The Hawkettes placed three girls among the top six finishers in the … [Read more...] about Peters, Ankeny divers defend their titles at Johnston Invitational

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Rondi Quass, Centennial girls’ cross country

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Ankeny Centennial junior Rondi Quass is one of the state's best distance runners. She is eighth in the girls' Class 4A individual cross country preseason rankings by the Iowa Association of Track Coaches. Quass placed 14th in last year's Class 4A state meet with a time of 18 minutes 54 seconds. She led the Jaguars to a third-place finish, the best … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Rondi Quass, Centennial girls’ cross country

‘We definitely have a lot of experience’: Loaded Jaguars look to contend in 5A

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Jessica Rinehart has coached a lot of talented volleyball teams at Ankeny Centennial. This year's squad may be one of her most experienced ever. The Jaguars return nearly every player who had a major role on last year's team that posted a 16-10 record and advanced to the state tournament for the seventh time in eight seasons. "We return all of our … [Read more...] about ‘We definitely have a lot of experience’: Loaded Jaguars look to contend in 5A

Jaguars seek back-to-back trips to state meet for first time in school history

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While dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, the Ankeny Centennial boys' cross country team enjoyed the best season in school history. The Jaguars won a conference title for the first time and went on to place ninth in the Class 4A state meet with 243 points. It was the first top-10 finish for Centennial, which had placed 13th in its only previous … [Read more...] about Jaguars seek back-to-back trips to state meet for first time in school history

Centennial girls return 4 varsity regulars from last year’s 3rd-place squad

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Coming off the best season in school history, the Ankeny Centennial girls' cross country team enters the 2021 campaign with its largest squad ever under coach Eric Cogdill. The Jaguars boast 78 girls on the roster, including 31 freshmen and nine other first-time competitors. "We have more girls on the team (40) that have never ran a high school cross … [Read more...] about Centennial girls return 4 varsity regulars from last year’s 3rd-place squad

‘We have a great pool of athletes’: AHS swimmers return 10 state qualifiers

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Many of the top performers from last year's Ankeny girls' swimming team are back this season. The Hawkettes have also added some talented newcomers. "We have one of the largest teams I've coached," said longtime Ankeny coach Michelle Stout, who has 45 girls on the roster. "It's common to get a spike in interest in an Olympic year, and this (year) was … [Read more...] about ‘We have a great pool of athletes’: AHS swimmers return 10 state qualifiers

Ankeny Fanatic announces its all-time Ankeny softball team (1st team)

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Ankeny softball star Jenny Voss wanted to end her high school career with another state championship in the summer of 1996. When she found out that legendary coach Dick Rasmussen was going to retire at the end of the season, her motivation to win soared even higher. "After finding out he was retiring, all the things--big and small--just meant that much … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic announces its all-time Ankeny softball team (1st team)

Ankeny Fanatic announces its all-time Ankeny softball team (2nd team)

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Earlier this week, Ankeny Fanatic announced the first of three teams that comprise the all-time Ankeny softball team--the 12 players on the third team. Today, we are announcing the second team. The first team will be unveiled by the end of the week. Holly Voss, a standout pitcher and outfielder at Ankeny about three decades ago, is one of the … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic announces its all-time Ankeny softball team (2nd team)

Hachmeister shoots 71 to earn medalist honors, leads Jaguars past Ames

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For the second day in a row, the Ankeny Centennial boys' golf team shot a 303 on its home course and came away with a victory. After winning the Jesse Peck Invitational on Monday, the Jaguars returned to Briarwood Golf Club on Tuesday and posted a 303-346 win over visiting Ames in a CIML Iowa Conference dual meet. "I was very happy with the way the … [Read more...] about Hachmeister shoots 71 to earn medalist honors, leads Jaguars past Ames

Centennial golfers cruise to 19-stroke victory at Jesse Peck Invitational

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' golf team entered the season with some high hopes. Nothing that happened on Monday will alter those expectations. The Jaguars shot a 303 at Briarwood Golf Club to win their home invitational for the fifth consecutive time. The meet was renamed the Jesse Peck Invitational in honor of the former Centennial standout, who passed … [Read more...] about Centennial golfers cruise to 19-stroke victory at Jesse Peck Invitational