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Scott hired to replace Garvis as Ankeny Centennial Activities Director

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Ankeny Community Schools has hired a replacement for outgoing Ankeny Centennial Activities Director Scott Garvis. Robert Scott has been hired to take over the position, pending School Board approval on Monday. According to a press release from Ankeny Schools, Scott brings 30 years of experience as an educator and administrator. Since 2013, he has … [Read more...] about Scott hired to replace Garvis as Ankeny Centennial Activities Director

Jaguars prevail in ‘physical game in a very tight space’ at Mason City

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Brian Duax won't mind if he never sees the Mason City pitch again. His Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team closed out its CIML Iowa Conference schedule with a 4-0 victory on Friday at Mason City. The seventh-ranked Jaguars finished 5-0 in the league and improved to 12-4 overall. "This is probably only my second trip to Mason City in a long time, and I … [Read more...] about Jaguars prevail in ‘physical game in a very tight space’ at Mason City

Hawks, Jaguars earn No. 2 seeds in their respective substate brackets

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The Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer teams have both earned No. 2 seeds in their respective substate brackets. The postseason pairings were announced on Thursday by the Iowa High School Athletic Association. Seventh-ranked Ankeny Centennial (12-4) will host third-seeded Southeast Polk (6-7) or sixth-seeded Fort Dodge (1-13) in a Class 3A Substate … [Read more...] about Hawks, Jaguars earn No. 2 seeds in their respective substate brackets

Jaguars extend shutout streak, will face No. 7 Council Bluffs Lincoln Saturday

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The shutout streak for the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team has now lasted more than a month. The top-ranked Jaguars posted a 3-0 victory over visiting Mason City in their CIML Iowa Conference finale on Friday. It was the team's 10th straight win and its ninth consecutive shutout. Centennial has not allowed a goal since giving up one with about 5 … [Read more...] about Jaguars extend shutout streak, will face No. 7 Council Bluffs Lincoln Saturday

Jaguars ‘ready to go and leave it all out on the track’ after winning district title

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' track team has put itself into position to make a lot of noise at next week's Class 4A state meet. The Jaguars won a district title on Thursday at Urbandale with 152 points, finishing 18 points ahead of Southeast Polk. They qualified for the state meet in 13 events, including all seven relays. Centennial is among the top … [Read more...] about Jaguars ‘ready to go and leave it all out on the track’ after winning district title

‘I will never forget that moment’: Jaguars capture regional crown on DQ

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For only the second time in school history, the Ankeny Centennial girls' track team captured a Class 4A regional title on Thursday at Urbandale. And the Jaguars did it in unexpected fashion. Centennial won the meet when Southeast Polk was disqualified in the final event, the 4x400 relay, for running on the lane lines. The Jaguars finished with 141.5 … [Read more...] about ‘I will never forget that moment’: Jaguars capture regional crown on DQ

Regional soccer pairings announced: Ankeny, Centennial to play league foes

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The Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer teams will open postseason play against familiar opponents from the CIML Iowa Conference. The top-ranked Jaguars (10-1) will host a Class 2A regional semifinal against Marshalltown (0-12) on June 2 at 6 p.m. The Bobcats dropped a 10-0 decision to Centennial on April 16. Cedar Falls (8-5) will play Waterloo … [Read more...] about Regional soccer pairings announced: Ankeny, Centennial to play league foes

Centennial doubles team wins district title, advances to state along with Blevins

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Ankeny Centennial's Will Blevins has qualified for the boys' state tennis tournament for the third time in his high school career. He'll be joined by teammates Caleb Peterson and Nic Mackaman. Blevins placed second in singles in a Class 2A district tournament on Wednesday at Ames, while Peterson and Mackaman teamed up to win the doubles title. The … [Read more...] about Centennial doubles team wins district title, advances to state along with Blevins

Centennial boys blank Little Cyclones to capture Iowa Conference crown

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team clinched at least a share of the CIML Iowa Conference title with a 2-0 victory at Ames on Tuesday. The 11th-ranked Jaguars improved to 4-0 in the league and 11-4 overall, while Ames' records dropped to 3-1 and 5-7. The Little Cyclones could still finish in a tie atop the conference standings, but Centennial would … [Read more...] about Centennial boys blank Little Cyclones to capture Iowa Conference crown

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Jenna Benkufsky, Centennial girls’ tennis

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Freshman Jenna Benkufsky has helped the fourth-ranked Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team to a 7-2 record. She often plays No. 5 doubles with senior Ellie Froehlich. The Jaguars captured the CIML Iowa Conference title on Monday with an 11-0 victory at Fort Dodge. "Jenna has helped strengthen our doubles lineup," said Centennial coach Armando Espinosa. … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Jenna Benkufsky, Centennial girls’ tennis

Jaguars get look at Veenker Golf Course before conference meet on May 20

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The Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team got a chance to play Veenker Golf Course on Tuesday. The Jaguars will be heading back to one of the state's most difficult courses in nine days. Centennial dropped a 199-216 decision to host Ames in a CIML Iowa Conference dual meet. The Jaguars finished with a 2-3 record in the league. Payton Drefke carded a 47 … [Read more...] about Jaguars get look at Veenker Golf Course before conference meet on May 20

‘Our biggest goals are still ahead of us’: Jaguars win league title, but want more

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The Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team has some bigger goals in mind. The fourth-ranked Jaguars captured the CIML Iowa Conference title with an 11-0 victory at Fort Dodge on Monday, but senior Jordyn Gustafson said the team is already looking ahead to the postseason. "We went into the season knowing we had a lot of potential with a strong team," … [Read more...] about ‘Our biggest goals are still ahead of us’: Jaguars win league title, but want more

Ankeny golfers place 7th at Waukee Invite, while Centennial finishes 11th

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Monday's Waukee Invitational at Beaver Creek Golf Club in Grimes featured some of the state's top girls' golf teams. Valley, the Class 4A state champion in 2019, won the meet with a 315 total. The Tigers lead the state with an average score of 328.1. Washington placed second in the 13-team field with a 330, while Van Meter took third with a 367. Those … [Read more...] about Ankeny golfers place 7th at Waukee Invite, while Centennial finishes 11th

Ankeny Fanatic Preps of the Week: Michael Poitry and Conor Wahlberg

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Senior forward Michael Poitry has helped the 11th-ranked Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team to a 10-4 record. He has racked up eight goals and four assists, including a pair of goals in the Jaguars' 3-0 win over visiting Des Moines East on Friday. Junior defender Conor Wahlberg has helped No. 10 Ankeny to a 9-4 mark. He leads the Hawks with 10 goals, … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Preps of the Week: Michael Poitry and Conor Wahlberg

Jaguars place 3rd at tournament that features 5 of state’s top 6 teams

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The Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team placed third in the Valley Invitational on Friday. The tournament featured five of the state's top six teams in Class 2A--No. 2 Dowling Catholic, No. 3 Cedar Falls, No. 4 Centennial, No. 5 Valley and No. 6 Waukee. Johnston also participated. Cedar Falls got individual titles from Mira Keeran and Maya Mallavarapu … [Read more...] about Jaguars place 3rd at tournament that features 5 of state’s top 6 teams

Porter named MaxPreps/United Soccer High School State Player of the Week

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Ankeny Centennial sophomore Averi Porter was named the MaxPreps/United Soccer High School State Player of the Week for Iowa for the seven-day period that ended on May 2. Porter helped the top-ranked Jaguars to a 3-0 record that week. She had a hat trick and an assist in a 12-0 victory over Fort Dodge on April 27, then added two more goals in a 3-0 win … [Read more...] about Porter named MaxPreps/United Soccer High School State Player of the Week

Centennial boys dominate second half in 3-0 victory over Scarlets

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team overcame a slow start in Friday's game against visiting Des Moines East. After a scoreless first half, the 11th-ranked Jaguars found the net three times in the second half to post a 3-0 victory in the non-conference contest. Centennial improved its record to 10-4 on the season. The Scarlets dropped to 9-5. "We … [Read more...] about Centennial boys dominate second half in 3-0 victory over Scarlets

No. 1 Centennial girls roll to 10-0 win over East for their 8th straight shutout

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After taking over the No. 1 spot in the latest Class 3A rankings, the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team rolled to another impressive victory on Friday. The Jaguars routed Des Moines East, 10-0, in a non-conference game at Cownie Park. They raised their record to 10-1, while the Scarlets fell to 3-9. It was the eighth consecutive shutout for … [Read more...] about No. 1 Centennial girls roll to 10-0 win over East for their 8th straight shutout