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No. 4 S.E. Polk gets off to fast start, romps to 29-0 win over Jaguars

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The Ankeny Centennial football team was looking to bounce back from a season-opening loss to second-ranked Ankeny. A trip to Pleasant Hill to face No. 4 Southeast Polk on Friday wasn't what the Jaguars needed. Titus Christensen rushed for 164 yards and three touchdowns as the Rams rolled to a 29-0 victory in their home opener. They improved to 2-0 on … [Read more...] about No. 4 S.E. Polk gets off to fast start, romps to 29-0 win over Jaguars

Vicker, Jaguars race to easy victories in season opener on DMACC course

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' cross country team was 15th in the Class 4A preseason rankings. The Jaguars may have been underrated by the Iowa Association of Track Coaches. Centennial opened its season on Thursday with an impressive victory over four other teams at DMACC. The meet was part of the Kirk Schmaltz Invitational that was hosted by Ames. The … [Read more...] about Vicker, Jaguars race to easy victories in season opener on DMACC course

‘She’s transformed a little bit’: Former thrower wins her first cross country race

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Ankeny senior Lauren McMahon surprised herself on Thursday at the DMACC cross country course. She surprised her opponents, too. McMahon cruised to an easy victory in her first varsity race, posting a time of 18 minutes 32 seconds on the 5K course. She finished 23 seconds ahead of Valley's Lauren Schulze. "I had no idea what to expect honestly," said … [Read more...] about ‘She’s transformed a little bit’: Former thrower wins her first cross country race

Jaguars shoot their highest score of the season at Ames Quadrangular

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A windy day led to some high scores on Thursday in the Ames Quadrangular at Veenker Golf Course. The Ankeny Centennial boys' golf team placed second in the four-team field with a 329, the Jaguars' highest score of the season. Ames won the meet with a 323. "The wind was up a bit, but the boys didn’t play to the ability I know they could have," said … [Read more...] about Jaguars shoot their highest score of the season at Ames Quadrangular

‘It was a 100 percent team effort’: Ankeny swims to 102-84 victory at Johnston

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The Ankeny girls' swimming team may not have some of the elite talent that has been a part of the Hawkettes' roster over the last few seasons. Ankeny, though, still has plenty of depth. The Hawkettes relied on a team effort to post a 102-84 victory over Johnston in a season-opening dual meet on Tuesday at Summit Middle School. "We knew that most of … [Read more...] about ‘It was a 100 percent team effort’: Ankeny swims to 102-84 victory at Johnston

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Lawson Hachmeister, Centennial boys’ golf

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Lawson Hachmeister carded a 3-over-par 74 to lead the Ankeny Centennial boys' golf squad to a third-place finish among 17 teams in the Fort Dodge Invitational on Tuesday at the Fort Dodge Country Club. Hachmeister has posted one of the Jaguars' four scoring rounds at each of the team's last four meets. "Lawson was one of six sophomores in my top 12 … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Lawson Hachmeister, Centennial boys’ golf

Hawks look like state title contender while cruising to Fort Dodge crown

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Even opposing coaches are starting to realize the potential of the Ankeny boys' golf team. After the Hawks easily won the Fort Dodge Invitational on Tuesday, Ankeny Centennial coach Rick Fee said he thinks his team's crosstown rival has a chance to capture the Class 4A crown next month. "Ankeny played lights out today!" Fee said. "They have the talent … [Read more...] about Hawks look like state title contender while cruising to Fort Dodge crown

Jaguars defeat Marshalltown by 24 shots, improve to 2-1 in Iowa Conference

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' golf team traveled to Marshalltown on Monday to play an unfamiliar course. The Jaguars did just fine. Centennial posted a 308-332 victory over Marshalltown in a CIML Iowa Conference dual meet at Wandering Creek Golf Course. The Jaguars improved to 2-1 in the league. "The boys played well for a course they never saw … [Read more...] about Jaguars defeat Marshalltown by 24 shots, improve to 2-1 in Iowa Conference

Jaguars outlast Indianola, then sweep Nevada to remain unbeaten

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Ankeny Centennial volleyball coach Jessica Rinehart didn't mind on Saturday when Indianola rallied from a 2-0 deficit to force a decisive fifth set against the Jaguars at the Centennial triangular. Eighth-ranked Centennial eventually outlasted the No. 15 Indians, 25-15, 25-18, 19-25, 23-25, 15-11, in the day's opening match. "It was a good day for us," … [Read more...] about Jaguars outlast Indianola, then sweep Nevada to remain unbeaten

‘They overwhelmed us’: High-powered Hawks dominate Centennial in 48-6 win

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You can believe the hype. The Ankeny football team is for real. Jase Bauer passed for four touchdowns and Colin Kadolph ran for three more as the second-ranked Hawks romped to a 48-6 victory over No. 7 Ankeny Centennial on Friday at Ankeny Stadium, defeating the Jaguars for the first time since 2015. "We all thought it was going to happen," Kadolph … [Read more...] about ‘They overwhelmed us’: High-powered Hawks dominate Centennial in 48-6 win

‘Gutsy’ Jaguars outlast Gilbert, Dowling Catholic in pair of 3-set matches

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Maybe this won't be a rebuilding year for the Ankeny Centennial volleyball team after all. The eighth-ranked Jaguars opened their season on Tuesday with a pair of three-set victories over ranked opponents. The triangular meet was moved to Centennial's gym due to air conditioning issues at Dowling Catholic. The Jaguars closed out the meet with a 25-23, … [Read more...] about ‘Gutsy’ Jaguars outlast Gilbert, Dowling Catholic in pair of 3-set matches

Jaguars sizzle on their home course, shoot 299 to claim tournament title

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As the temperature soared into the 90s on Monday at Briarwood Golf Course, the Ankeny Centennial boys' golfers managed to remain cool, calm and collected. The Jaguars overcame the sweltering conditions to win the Centennial Invitational with a score of 299. They defeated runner-up Indianola by 13 strokes to capture the team title for the fourth straight … [Read more...] about Jaguars sizzle on their home course, shoot 299 to claim tournament title

Hard work pays off for Peters, Ankeny divers at Johnston Invitational

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The graduation of state champion diver Sydney Jorgensen left the Ankeny girls' swimming team with a big hole to fill in its lineup. The Hawkettes appear to have some capable replacements. Ankeny opened its season on Monday by winning the Johnston Invitational at Summit Middle School. The Hawkettes had four top-10 finishers in the diving-only … [Read more...] about Hard work pays off for Peters, Ankeny divers at Johnston Invitational

Inexperienced Centennial football team gearing up for grueling schedule

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A grueling schedule awaits the Ankeny Centennial football team. The Jaguars will open their shortened regular season with games against Ankeny, Southeast Polk and Waukee. "Those are probably three of the best four teams in the state," said Centennial co-head coach Ryan Pezzetti. "We certainly have our work cut out for us." Centennial will later … [Read more...] about Inexperienced Centennial football team gearing up for grueling schedule

Led by trio of returning state qualifiers, Jaguars seek first trip as team since 2015

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The runners on the Ankeny Centennial boys' cross country team aren't taking the 2020 season for granted. "We have to view every day as a gift as we know the season could be shut down for us at any time, and we truly want to take advantage of our opportunities," said Centennial coach Chad Fickbohm. There are 80 boys on the team's roster. The Jaguars are … [Read more...] about Led by trio of returning state qualifiers, Jaguars seek first trip as team since 2015

Johnson earns medalist honors, leads Hawk golfers to win over Centennial

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The Ankeny boys' golf team proved again on Friday that it has a chance to become one of the state's best squads. The future looks bright, too, for crosstown rival Ankeny Centennial. Both teams came away from an 18-hole dual meet at Briarwood Golf Course feeling pretty good about their prospects for the rest of the season. "I'm really excited for the … [Read more...] about Johnson earns medalist honors, leads Hawk golfers to win over Centennial

Jaguars open season with victory at Fort Dodge, will host Ankeny on Friday

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Jack Winkel and the Ankeny Centennial boys' golf team are off to a good start. Winkel carded a 75 to earn medalist honors while leading the Jaguars to a 326-356 victory over Fort Dodge in their season opener on Thursday at the Fort Dodge Country Club. "Just staying relaxed and confident helped me be successful," said Winkel. "But I felt like I … [Read more...] about Jaguars open season with victory at Fort Dodge, will host Ankeny on Friday

‘We have a lot of talent’: Centennial golfers are young, but ready to compete

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Ankeny Centennial boys' golf coach Rick Fee is excited about his team's potential. "I absolutely love what I've seen from the kids so far," Fee said. "Five of our top 12 are sophomores. I'm very pleased with what they've shown, and I'm excited about this season and for the years to follow." Centennial posted a 2-3 dual-meet record a year ago, but came … [Read more...] about ‘We have a lot of talent’: Centennial golfers are young, but ready to compete