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Ankeny’s Schrader named to all-CIML first team for third straight year

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Ankeny volleyball standout Phyona Schrader has been named to the all-conference first team for the third straight year. Schrader, a senior setter, was selected to the CIML Iowa Conference first team after leading the Hawkettes to the Class 5A state title. She also led her team to the league crown. Schrader, who surpassed the 2,000-assist career mark … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Schrader named to all-CIML first team for third straight year

Hawkette swimmers place 2nd at regional, qualify for state in every event

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The Ankeny and Johnston girls' swimming teams battled down to the wire on Saturday for the overall crown in a regional meet at Summit Middle School. The eighth-ranked Hawkettes held a two-point lead going into the final event. But No. 4 Johnston then won the 400 freestyle relay in a time of 3:38.07, defeating Ankeny by about 2 seconds. That victory … [Read more...] about Hawkette swimmers place 2nd at regional, qualify for state in every event

Ankeny qualifies all 3 of its divers for state meet next weekend

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Ankeny is one of only five teams to advance all three of its divers to the girls' state swimming and diving meet next weekend at Marshalltown. The Hawkettes got some strong performances from Erica Peters, Tasha Doth and Hannah Kolars in a regional meet on Thursday at Johnston. All three of them placed among the top six finishers. "They're all in good … [Read more...] about Ankeny qualifies all 3 of its divers for state meet next weekend

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Reagan Angus, Ankeny Centennial volleyball

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Sophomore setter Reagan Angus is a member of the Ankeny Centennial volleyball team. She helped the Jaguars to a 16-10 record this season. Angus had 16 assists on Monday as Centennial lost to Ankeny in the quarterfinals of the Class 5A state tournament at Cedar Rapids. She also recorded seven digs. Angus placed second on the team with 229 … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Reagan Angus, Ankeny Centennial volleyball

Hawkettes overcome Centennial’s fast start, earn return trip to 5A semifinals

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For awhile on Monday morning, the Ankeny Centennial volleyball team threatened to pull off the first upset of the Class 5A state tournament. The seventh-ranked Jaguars won the opening set against crosstown rival Ankeny and then jumped out to a 5-1 lead in the second set of a quarterfinal match at the Alliant Energy Power House in Cedar Rapids. "I think … [Read more...] about Hawkettes overcome Centennial’s fast start, earn return trip to 5A semifinals

‘They are everything and more that we thought’: S.E. Polk ends Jaguars’ season

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The Ankeny Centennial football team has made a lot of progress since the Jaguars lost at Southeast Polk, 29-0, on Sept. 4. But not enough to pull off an upset against the top-ranked Rams. Southeast Polk (8-0) remained unbeaten with a 41-7 victory over visiting Centennial in the third round of the Class 4A playoffs on Friday. The Jaguars finished the … [Read more...] about ‘They are everything and more that we thought’: S.E. Polk ends Jaguars’ season

‘Every girl had a phenomenal race’: Jaguars capture 3rd-place trophy

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As she crossed the finish line at the girls' Class 4A state cross country meet on Friday, Ankeny Centennial sophomore Rondi Quass knew that she had earned a spot on the awards podium. Quass later discovered that she would get to make two appearances on the clubhouse deck at Lakeside Golf Course in Fort Dodge. She not only placed 14th as an individual, … [Read more...] about ‘Every girl had a phenomenal race’: Jaguars capture 3rd-place trophy

Centennial boys place 9th at state, earn highest finish in school history

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Gabriel Vicker had yet to see the results from the boys' Class 4A state cross country meet. But the Ankeny Centennial senior was pretty confident that his team had reached its goal. "Our team's goal was top 10, and we're really hoping we got that," said Vicker. "I saw the guys finish in a pretty close pack that wasn't too far behind me, so we're hoping … [Read more...] about Centennial boys place 9th at state, earn highest finish in school history

Jaguars outlast Urbandale in thriller, earn rematch against Ankeny at state

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Ankeny Centennial volleyball coach Jessica Rinehart watched her team advance to the state tournament for the seventh time in eight seasons on Tuesday night. This time, she watched the match from home. "Not having Jess there was an additional motivation for us," said Centennial libero Ella Becker. "We knew that she wanted to be there more than anything, … [Read more...] about Jaguars outlast Urbandale in thriller, earn rematch against Ankeny at state

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Marissa Meyer, Centennial volleyball

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Junior outside hitter Marissa Meyer has helped the seventh-ranked Ankeny Centennial volleyball team to a 15-9 record. She had five kills on Thursday as the Jaguars posted a 25-16, 20-25, 25-18, 25-16 victory over visiting Ames in a Class 5A regional semifinal. Meyer currently ranks second on the team with 115 kills on the season. She has also recorded 28 … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Marissa Meyer, Centennial volleyball

Pezzetti moves closer to all-time record as Jaguars romp past Sioux City East

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Jerry Pezzetti moved a step closer to a huge milestone on Friday. His Ankeny Centennial football team also took a big step forward. The visiting Jaguars jumped out to a 27-0 halftime lead and went on to defeat ninth-ranked Sioux City East, 55-14, in the second round of the Class 4A playoffs at Olsen Stadium. "The kids played hard," said Pezzetti. … [Read more...] about Pezzetti moves closer to all-time record as Jaguars romp past Sioux City East

Third-round matchups: Hawks to host Cedar Falls, Jaguars to visit S.E. Polk

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The pairings are now set for the third round of the Class 4A football playoffs. There won't be a Jag-Hawk rematch. Second-ranked Ankeny (7-1) will host Cedar Falls (5-2) on Friday at 7 p.m. at Ankeny Stadium. It will be a rematch of a 2019 regular-season game that was won by the Tigers, 28-27, at the UNI-Dome. While the Hawks are riding a six-game … [Read more...] about Third-round matchups: Hawks to host Cedar Falls, Jaguars to visit S.E. Polk

With their top swimmers sitting out, Hawkettes finish 3rd at conference meet

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The Ankeny girls' swimming team placed third in the CIML Iowa Conference meet on Thursday at Fort Dodge. Second-ranked Ames won the meet with 386 points. Mason City took second among the five teams with 315. No. 6 Ankeny finished with 285 points. The Hawkettes were among the teams that rested most of their top swimmers for the upcoming regional … [Read more...] about With their top swimmers sitting out, Hawkettes finish 3rd at conference meet

Mirembe pounds 15 kills, leads Jaguars past Ames in Class 5A regional semifinal

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Monica Mirembe didn't expect to play such a pivotal role in the Ankeny Centennial volleyball team's first postseason match. The junior middle hitter pounded 15 kills and also had four blocks to lead the seventh-ranked Jaguars to a 25-16, 20-25, 25-18, 25-16 victory over visiting Ames in a Class 5A regional semifinal on Thursday. "It just kind of … [Read more...] about Mirembe pounds 15 kills, leads Jaguars past Ames in Class 5A regional semifinal

‘A great day to be a Jaguar’: Centennial boys, girls race to state-meet berths

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Ankeny Centennial will be well represented at next week's state cross country meet in Fort Dodge. The Jaguars qualified for both the boys' and girls' races with strong performances in a Class 4A state qualifying meet on Wednesday at Council Bluffs. While the girls' team qualified for the seventh time in eight years, the boys' squad advanced for the first … [Read more...] about ‘A great day to be a Jaguar’: Centennial boys, girls race to state-meet berths

Peters wins Iowa Conference diving title; Ankeny edges Bobcats for team crown

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Erica Peters and the other Ankeny girls' divers will finally get a little time off. Competing for the fourth time in eight days, Peters won the CIML Iowa Conference title on Tuesday at Fort Dodge while leading the Hawkettes to the team crown. "I'm amazed that these girls could compete in four meets in a week's time and turn in such great performances," … [Read more...] about Peters wins Iowa Conference diving title; Ankeny edges Bobcats for team crown