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Centennial wrestlers get 2 pins, 3 technical falls in 48-21 win at Mason City

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The Ankeny Centennial wrestling team cruised to a 48-21 victory at Mason City in its CIML Iowa Conference opener on Thursday. The Jaguars got pins from 11th-ranked Carter Bennett at 138 pounds and Logan Song at 170. Cael Hron at 126, Drew Dunn at 145 and No. 5 Carter Cahill at 160 each won by a technical fall, while heavyweight Will Adams posted a 7-6 … [Read more...] about Centennial wrestlers get 2 pins, 3 technical falls in 48-21 win at Mason City

‘We came through at the end’: Strong 4th quarter lifts Jaguars past Mason City

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After a long bus ride to Mason City, the Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball team didn't play its best game on Thursday night. But it was good enough for the win. The fifth-ranked Jaguars outscored Mason City in the fourth quarter, 16-6, to post a 39-31 victory in a CIML Iowa Conference contest. "It was a close game," said Centennial coach Scott … [Read more...] about ‘We came through at the end’: Strong 4th quarter lifts Jaguars past Mason City

Ankeny pitcher Dunwoody commits to play for Simpson College

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Ankeny pitcher Easton Dunwoody has committed to play baseball for Simpson College next year. Dunwoody said he picked the Storm over a few other schools. "I looked at Grand View, Buena Vista and Northwestern--NAIA schools mainly--but was mostly talking to Grand View and Simpson," said Dunwoody. "With Simpson, I just felt a sort of at home feeling and … [Read more...] about Ankeny pitcher Dunwoody commits to play for Simpson College

No. 3 Johnston boys erupt for 58 points in 2nd half to thwart Jaguars’ upset bid

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A 92-71 loss at Johnston on Tuesday night left Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball coach Bob Fontana shaking his head. "I've coached a long time," Fontana said. "We had four guys in double figures and a fifth with nine points, we make more free throws than they attempt, we hit 10 3-pointers, and we get beat by 21 (points)." Third-ranked Johnston (4-1), … [Read more...] about No. 3 Johnston boys erupt for 58 points in 2nd half to thwart Jaguars’ upset bid

Ankeny bowling teams fall to Fort Dodge, won’t compete again until Jan. 10

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The Ankeny bowling teams traveled to Fort Dodge on Tuesday for their CIML Iowa Conference opener at the Family Bowling Center. The host Dodgers came away with a sweep, winning the boys' meet by a score of 2,889 to 2,404 and the girls' meet by a score of 2,516 to 1,424. The Hawks are now 1-3 on the season, while the Hawkettes dropped to 0-4. Both Fort … [Read more...] about Ankeny bowling teams fall to Fort Dodge, won’t compete again until Jan. 10

‘We were right there with them’: Jaguars falter in final 2 minutes at No. 1 Johnston

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For nearly 30 minutes, the Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball team went toe-to-toe with the state's No. 1 squad. It was the final 120 seconds, though, that proved to be a different story. Johnston used a late 10-0 run to defeat the No. 5 Jaguars, 48-39, in a non-conference game on Tuesday at the Dragons' gym. "I thought we competed really hard, and … [Read more...] about ‘We were right there with them’: Jaguars falter in final 2 minutes at No. 1 Johnston

A TWO-WAY STREET: Centennial senior to play basketball, soccer at Simpson

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Ankeny Centennial senior Elle Street wanted to play basketball in college. She also wanted to play soccer. Luckily for her, she didn't have to make a choice. Street has verbally committed to play both sports for Simpson College next year. She announced her decision via Twitter on Monday. "I mainly kept my options open so I was looking at just … [Read more...] about A TWO-WAY STREET: Centennial senior to play basketball, soccer at Simpson

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Drew Dunn, Ankeny Centennial wrestling

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Senior Drew Dunn is one of six returning state qualifiers for the Ankeny Centennial wrestling team. He posted a 20-17 record last year at 132 pounds. Dunn, who was 10th at 145 in the Class 3A preseason rankings by IAWrestle.com, has helped his team to a 5-0 dual mark this season. The Jaguars won the Centennial Duals on Saturday for the fifth straight … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Drew Dunn, Ankeny Centennial wrestling

Jaguars roll past Osky, ADM, Carlisle to win 5th straight Centennial Duals title

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The Ankeny Centennial Duals was reduced to a quadrangular wrestling tournament on Saturday due to the absence of a couple of teams. The host Jaguars still won the event for the fifth straight year. Centennial easily defeated all three of its opponents to raise its overall record to 5-0. The Jaguars rolled to a 65-9 victory over Oskaloosa, followed with … [Read more...] about Jaguars roll past Osky, ADM, Carlisle to win 5th straight Centennial Duals title

Jaguars edge Ottumwa wrestlers on wins by Bennett, Dunn in final 2 matches

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The Ankeny Centennial wrestlers needed a late rally to defeat visiting Ottumwa, 39-36, in a non-conference dual meet on Thursday. Carter Bennett recorded a fall at 138 pounds to tie the score at 36-36 heading into the final match. Tenth-ranked Drew Dunn then posted a 7-2 decision at 145 over Braylon Griffiths, winning the matchup of state qualifiers from … [Read more...] about Jaguars edge Ottumwa wrestlers on wins by Bennett, Dunn in final 2 matches

‘From top to bottom, it was a total team effort’: Hawk swimmers beat No. 1 Ames

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After finishing behind top-ranked Ames in the Mike Wittmer Invitational on Saturday, the No. 5 Ankeny boys' swimming team had something to prove on Thursday. The Hawks earned some revenge with a 109-61 victory over Ames in their CIML Iowa Conference opener at Trail Point Aquatics Center. The Little Cyclones were without four swimmers who are competing at … [Read more...] about ‘From top to bottom, it was a total team effort’: Hawk swimmers beat No. 1 Ames

‘I like the direction we are going’: Ankeny bowling coach unfazed by Rams’ sweep

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Lane Richtsmeier isn't too concerned about the wins and losses. The Ankeny bowling coach still likes the way his squads are competing, even after the Hawks and Hawkettes were swept by Southeast Polk in a dual meet on Tuesday at Great Escape. "As a team, I like the direction we are going," Richtsmeier said. "We have a lot of new faces this year, and … [Read more...] about ‘I like the direction we are going’: Ankeny bowling coach unfazed by Rams’ sweep

Jaguars outlast Lincoln after Bryan’s 3-pointer with 1.6 seconds left forces OT

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Evan Bryan made a 3-point goal with 1.6 seconds left to force overtime and the Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball team went on to post a 72-66 victory at Des Moines Lincoln in a non-conference game on Tuesday. The Jaguars outscored Lincoln, 13-7, in the extra period. "Our kids handled the late-game situations well at the end of regulation and … [Read more...] about Jaguars outlast Lincoln after Bryan’s 3-pointer with 1.6 seconds left forces OT

Centennial girls deliver early knockout punch, roll to victory over Railsplitters

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The Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball team jumped out to a 20-0 lead in the first quarter of Tuesday's non-conference game at Des Moines Lincoln. The Railsplitters never recovered from the knockout punch. Centennial extended its advantage to 34-3 at halftime and 42-3 after three quarters before coasting to a 45-12 victory. The eighth-ranked Jaguars … [Read more...] about Centennial girls deliver early knockout punch, roll to victory over Railsplitters

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Caden Kelling, Centennial boys’ basketball

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Senior guard Caden Kelling had six points and five assists to help the Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball team to a 79-46 victory over visiting Fort Dodge on Friday. The Jaguars are off to a 1-1 start. Kelling averaged 7.9 points and 2.0 rebounds as a junior, when he helped Centennial to a 14-5 mark. Here is some inside info on Kelling: Your team … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Caden Kelling, Centennial boys’ basketball

Hawk swimmers place 2nd at Wittmer Invite, will see Ames again on Thursday

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The Ankeny boys' swimming team earned a second-place finish in the Mike Wittmer Invitational on Saturday at Ames. The host Little Cyclones easily won the six-team meet with 423.5 points. The Hawks racked up 324.5 points, while Johnston placed third with 236. Owen Schwebach was Ankeny's top finisher on the day. He won the 50 freestyle in a time of 22.33 … [Read more...] about Hawk swimmers place 2nd at Wittmer Invite, will see Ames again on Thursday

Jaguars place 3rd at Mustang Invitational behind champions Hron, Cahill, English

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Ankeny Centennial's varsity wrestling lineup could undergo a lot of changes before the end of the season. The one that the Jaguars have right now is already pretty good. Centennial placed third among 14 teams in the Mustang Invitational on Saturday at Dallas Center-Grimes. The Jaguars finished with 174 points. "As a team we have a lot of room for … [Read more...] about Jaguars place 3rd at Mustang Invitational behind champions Hron, Cahill, English

Jaguars rebound from season-opening loss, rout Fort Dodge in league opener

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball players were anxious to put Tuesday's disappointing season-opening loss to Southeast Polk in the rearview mirror. Maybe the Jaguars were too anxious. After a ragged start, Centennial pulled away for a 79-46 victory over visiting Fort Dodge in its CIML Iowa Conference opener on Friday. "We got off to a little … [Read more...] about Jaguars rebound from season-opening loss, rout Fort Dodge in league opener

‘I was really feeling my shot’: Clark scores 22 points, leads Jaguars past Fort Dodge

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Ankeny Centennial's Makenna Clark had scored a total of 19 points in her first three games of the season. It took her less than a half on Friday to surpass that total. Clark made five 3-point goals and scored 21 points in the first two quarters as the eighth-ranked Jaguars built a 36-13 halftime lead against visiting Fort Dodge and went on to post a … [Read more...] about ‘I was really feeling my shot’: Clark scores 22 points, leads Jaguars past Fort Dodge