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‘We were clearly the better side’: Jaguars dominate, but fall to Linn-Mar

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Something about the city of Ankeny brings out the best in the Linn-Mar (Marion) boys' soccer team. The Lions traveled to Ankeny on Saturday for the second time this month and posted a 1-0 victory at Ankeny Centennial. They raised their record to 3-5. One of Linn-Mar's other wins came on April 3, when the Lions opened the season with a 2-0 triumph at … [Read more...] about ‘We were clearly the better side’: Jaguars dominate, but fall to Linn-Mar

Centennial’s Blevins, Mackaman win No. 1 doubles flight at Hoefle Invite

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Ankeny Centennial's Will Blevins is a two-time placewinner in singles at the boys' state tennis tournament. The senior showed on Friday that he could be a threat in doubles as well if he decided to go that route. Blevins teamed up with Nic Mackaman to win the No. 1 doubles title in the Dennis Hoefle Invitational at Ankeny. The duo led the Jaguars to a … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Blevins, Mackaman win No. 1 doubles flight at Hoefle Invite

Ankeny swimmer Miner signs letter of intent with Luther College

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Ankeny swimmer Weston Miner has signed a letter of intent with Luther College. Miner was an 11-time state qualifier during his high school career. He helped the Hawks to four consecutive top-three finishes at the state meet, including a state title in 2019. Miner was a four-time state qualifier in the 100 butterfly. He earned three top-eight finishes … [Read more...] about Ankeny swimmer Miner signs letter of intent with Luther College

‘This was the best route for me’: Crews to play for Indiana prep school

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The start of Jaron Crews' collegiate basketball career has been pushed back a year. The Ankeny Centennial senior guard announced his decision via Twitter on Thursday. He will play for Don Bosco Prep in Crown Point, Ind.--the same school that produced current Drake guard Roman Penn. "It definitely was a hard decision, but I felt this was the best route … [Read more...] about ‘This was the best route for me’: Crews to play for Indiana prep school

After placing 4th in 400, Collins anchors Jaguars to runner-up finish in 4×400

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Ankeny Centennial's Tommy Collins screamed with joy as he crossed the finish line in the boys' 4x400 relay at the Drake Relays on Thursday. Collins ran the final 400 meters in 48.69 seconds, surging ahead of Valley's Matthew Mahoney and allowing the Jaguars to place second in the event with a time of 3:22.54. "We're definitely super happy about the … [Read more...] about After placing 4th in 400, Collins anchors Jaguars to runner-up finish in 4×400

Centennial tennis teams sweep “Pink Out” event against rival Ankeny

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Thursday's Jag-Hawk doubleheader at the Prairie Ridge courts featured a lot of great tennis and four teams battling a common opponent. "It was a fantastic night for our fifth annual 'Pink Out' event," said Ankeny Centennial boys' coach Tami Lewton. "It was so awesome to see four teams about to compete come together to fight one enemy--cancer." All four … [Read more...] about Centennial tennis teams sweep “Pink Out” event against rival Ankeny

‘It was great to be back at the Relays’: Centennial girls medal in 3 events

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With the high school portion of the Drake Relays condensed into one day, the Ankeny Centennial girls' track team was forced to make some tough choices on Thursday. Two of the Jaguars' top individual qualifiers--Kathryn Vortherms in the 400 and Rondi Quass in the 3,000--decided to skip those races in order to focus on other events. And the strategy paid … [Read more...] about ‘It was great to be back at the Relays’: Centennial girls medal in 3 events

Ankeny golfers place 4th at Dickey Invite; Jaguars earn 8th-place finish

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As the weather improved on Thursday, so did the scores for many of the girls' golf teams competing in the Toni Dickey Invitational at Otter Creek. Ankeny placed fourth under the sunny skies. The Hawkettes posted a 373 total on their home course. "I was very proud of all of the girls today!" said Ankeny coach Seth Hagarty. "They all improved in … [Read more...] about Ankeny golfers place 4th at Dickey Invite; Jaguars earn 8th-place finish

Ankeny golfers top Jaguars, will host Toni Dickey Invite on Thursday at Otter Creek

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The cold and windy weather on Wednesday was more conducive for football than golf. But that didn't stop the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial girls' golf teams from showing some progress in their dual meet at Briarwood Golf Club. The visiting Hawkettes posted a 187-211 victory to defeat Centennial for the second straight time. They also won the 2019 matchup … [Read more...] about Ankeny golfers top Jaguars, will host Toni Dickey Invite on Thursday at Otter Creek

‘It was a thing of beauty’: Jaguars finish rout with 5 goals in 16 minutes

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Even though the Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team held a 5-0 halftime lead against visiting Ottumwa on Tuesday, the Jaguars weren't clicking on all cylinders. "We missed plenty of chances," said Centennial coach Brian Duax. "We weren't as clinical as I wanted us to be in front of the net." After a pep talk from Duax, the Jaguars responded with five … [Read more...] about ‘It was a thing of beauty’: Jaguars finish rout with 5 goals in 16 minutes

Mackaman’s rally sparks Centennial boys to 6-5 victory over Roughriders

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Senior Nic Mackaman fought off several match points to win the No. 3 singles match on Tuesday, sparking the Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team to a 6-5 victory over visiting Des Moines Roosevelt. Mackaman rallied from a 9-4 deficit in the super-tiebreaker to defeat Alex Russell in three sets, 6-2, 2-6, 13-11. That win proved to be the difference as the … [Read more...] about Mackaman’s rally sparks Centennial boys to 6-5 victory over Roughriders

Jaguars tune up for showdown against Ankeny with 10-1 win at Roosevelt

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The Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team was missing one of its top players on Tuesday. The Jaguars did just fine without her. Centennial rolled to a 10-1 victory at Des Moines Roosevelt in a non-conference meet. "Claudia Guan was ill so we had to experiment with some new (doubles) teams, and the girls responded well," said Centennial coach Armando … [Read more...] about Jaguars tune up for showdown against Ankeny with 10-1 win at Roosevelt

‘The ball was shared around the field’: Jaguars erupt for 11 goals in 40 minutes

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After struggling to find the net on Monday, the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team didn't have that problem 24 hours later. The Jaguars scored 11 goals in the first half to defeat host Ottumwa, 11-0, in a non-conference game on Tuesday. The contest ended at halftime via the mercy rule. "It was kind of the opposite of our game against Ames (on … [Read more...] about ‘The ball was shared around the field’: Jaguars erupt for 11 goals in 40 minutes

Overberg’s goal lifts Centennial girls to 1-0 victory over Little Cyclones

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Elizabeth Overberg was trying to set up one of her Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer teammates for a go-ahead goal. She ended up scoring the goal herself. The senior midfielder found the net for her team-leading fourth goal of the season to give the Jaguars a 1-0 victory over visiting Ames on Monday. "I saw my outside forward creeping in, so I knew … [Read more...] about Overberg’s goal lifts Centennial girls to 1-0 victory over Little Cyclones

Jaguars drop 6-3 decision to Cedar Falls, then roll to 9-0 win over Bettendorf

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A long road trip to Bettendorf ended the same way it began for the Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team--with a .500 record. The Jaguars entered Saturday with a 2-2 record, and they returned home with a 3-3 mark. After dropping a 6-3 decision to Cedar Falls, Centennial bounced back with a 9-0 victory over Bettendorf. "It was a great day of team building … [Read more...] about Jaguars drop 6-3 decision to Cedar Falls, then roll to 9-0 win over Bettendorf

Ankeny, Centennial teams to be well represented at Drake Relays

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The 111th Drake Relays will be held Thursday through Saturday at Drake Stadium. All of the high schools events will be held on Thursday before limited fans. Several athletes from Ankeny have qualified in multiple individual events. They are Lauren McMahon and Shelby Romig of Ankeny and Kathryn Vortherms and Rondi Quass of Ankeny Centennial in the girls' … [Read more...] about Ankeny, Centennial teams to be well represented at Drake Relays

Centennial’s Fisher commits to Mustangs, will reunite with ex-teammate Jones

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Another Ankeny Centennial softball pitcher has made her college plans. This one will be reuniting with a former teammate. Maggie Fisher has committed to play for Morningside University in Sioux City. She announced her decision via Twitter on Friday. "I'm so excited and so blessed to announce my commitment to further my academic and softball careers … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Fisher commits to Mustangs, will reunite with ex-teammate Jones

Heckenliable brothers spark Centennial boys to 3-1 victory at Urbandale

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Senior Jack Heckenliable was expected to be one of the leaders this season for the Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team. His younger brother, Andrew, has emerged as a key player, too. Both Jack and Andrew scored goals late in the second half to give the Jaguars a 3-1 victory at Urbandale in a non-conference game on Friday. "The Heckenliable boys are … [Read more...] about Heckenliable brothers spark Centennial boys to 3-1 victory at Urbandale

‘The girls ended up taking care of business’: Jaguars win via mercy rule

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After playing three consecutive games that went down to the wire, the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team needed a breather. The Jaguars got one on Friday night. Centennial traveled to Marshalltown for its CIML Iowa Conference opener and rolled to a 10-0 victory over the Bobcats. The game ended early via the 10-goal mercy rule when Macie Langstraat … [Read more...] about ‘The girls ended up taking care of business’: Jaguars win via mercy rule