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Hawks win sprint medley relay, Jaguars also shine at Waukee Earlybird meet

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The weather for Thursday's Waukee Earlybird boys' track meet wasn't the greatest. Still, Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial both overcame the rainy conditions to turn in some good performances. The meet was unscored. "Our kids competed very well," said Ankeny coach Nick Nelson. "We still have some of our top guys running at half capacity. We're waiting for … [Read more...] about Hawks win sprint medley relay, Jaguars also shine at Waukee Earlybird meet

‘We have the opportunity to be quite formidable’: Jaguars boast depth, speed

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Making up for lost time is one of the goals for the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team. The Jaguars reached the semifinals of the Class 3A state tournament in 2019 before the 2020 season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. "We want to be playing soccer on absolutely every date possible," said Centennial coach Chris Allen. "We want to pass on … [Read more...] about ‘We have the opportunity to be quite formidable’: Jaguars boast depth, speed

Blevins is back for final season, but Centennial lacks depth, experience

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COVID-19 took a toll on the Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team. The Jaguars not only lost the entire 2020 season to the global pandemic. They also lost a lot of players in the process. "Many of the freshmen and sophomores that were new to tennis (last year) found jobs, or got involved in other activities and did not come out this year," said … [Read more...] about Blevins is back for final season, but Centennial lacks depth, experience

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Kathryn Vortherms, Centennial girls’ track

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Senior Kathryn Vortherms is a four-time state placewinner for the Ankeny Centennial girls' track team. She helped the Jaguars to a 12th-place tie in the Class 4A state meet in 2019 before her junior season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a sophomore, Vortherms anchored the the sixth-place distance medley relay and the fifth-place sprint … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Kathryn Vortherms, Centennial girls’ track

Quass places 2nd in 800 at Central Indoor Meet, ties school record

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Ankeny Centennial's Rondi Quass has picked up right where she left off during the cross country season. Quass, a sophomore and one of the state's top distance runners, led the Jaguars to a third-place finish in the Class 4A state meet last fall. She placed 14th in a time of 18:54.4. On Saturday, Quass showed that she's ready for the outdoor track … [Read more...] about Quass places 2nd in 800 at Central Indoor Meet, ties school record

Jaguars return several players from 2019 team that posted 13-4 record

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Brian Duax won't have to wait much longer to see if the potential that his Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team has comes to fruition. The Jaguars will play their first game in nearly two years when they open the season against visiting Johnston on March 26. "It feels great to be back at it," said Duax. "The excitement is super high. We are still taking … [Read more...] about Jaguars return several players from 2019 team that posted 13-4 record

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Makenna Clark, Centennial girls’ basketball

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Sophomore guard Makenna Clark helped the Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball team to a 16-3 record this season. Clark averaged 4.9 points per game. She scored a career-high 16 points in the Jaguars' 79-43 win at Ames on Dec. 22. That win provided Centennial coach Scott DeJong with his 650th career victory. "Makenna had a great start to our season, … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Makenna Clark, Centennial girls’ basketball

Crews earns repeat second-team honors from Iowa Print Sports Writers

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Ankeny Centennial senior guard Jaron Crews has been named to the Class 4A all-state second team for the second straight year by the Iowa Print Sports Writers Association. Crews led the Jaguars to a 14-5 record. He averaged a team-high 15.9 points and 5.3 assists per game. Class 4A state champion Waukee dominated the all-state selections, placing three … [Read more...] about Crews earns repeat second-team honors from Iowa Print Sports Writers

Centennial runners Langstraat, Wallace make their college plans

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Two members of the Ankeny Centennial girls' cross country team have made their college plans. Macie Langstraat has committed to run at Southwest Minnesota State, an NCAA Division II school in Marshall, Minn. Alayna Wallace is headed to Indianola's Simpson College, an NCAA Division III program. Langstraat looked at a lot of different schools before … [Read more...] about Centennial runners Langstraat, Wallace make their college plans

Crews, McAleer, Crandall named to CIML Iowa Conference first team

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For the second straight year, Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball standout Jaron Crews has earned first-team all-conference honors from the coaches in the Central Iowa Metropolitan League. Crews, a senior guard, was named to the CIML Iowa Conference first team along with Centennial teammate Colin McAleer, a senior forward. Junior forward Ryan Crandall of … [Read more...] about Crews, McAleer, Crandall named to CIML Iowa Conference first team

‘I think we’ll be strong in a lot of areas’: Jaguars already off to good start

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' track team showed on Monday that it's more than ready to compete this season. The Jaguars won a pair of relays in the Dickinson Relays at Cedar Falls. They also had five other top-eight finishes. "It was a great effort by everyone," said Centennial coach Nate Smith. "Placing in the top eight there is an … [Read more...] about ‘I think we’ll be strong in a lot of areas’: Jaguars already off to good start

Johnson, Maschoff, Phipps to compete in Senior All-Star Classic

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Three girls' basketball players from Ankeny have been selected by the Iowa Girls' Coaches Association to play in the Senior All-Star Classic on April 10-11 in Cedar Rapids. Abby Johnson and Ellie Maschoff of Ankeny will both play in the event. Maggie Phipps of Ankeny Centennial will also participate. Johnson and Phipps will both be members of the Class … [Read more...] about Johnson, Maschoff, Phipps to compete in Senior All-Star Classic

Crews, Fontana, Phipps to participate in Pizza Ranch All-Star games

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Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball coach Bob Fontana will get one more opportunity to coach his star point guard. Senior Jaron Crews has been selected to play in the 2021 Pizza Ranch All-Star games sponsored by the Iowa Basketball Coaches Association. He will play for the Southwest Iowa boys' team that will be co-coached by Fontana and Josh Henry of … [Read more...] about Crews, Fontana, Phipps to participate in Pizza Ranch All-Star games

Phipps earns all-state second-team honors from Iowa Print Sports Writers

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Chalk up another postseason honor for Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball standout Maggie Phipps. Phipps has been named to the Class 5A all-state second team by the Iowa Print Sports Writers Association. The senior guard led Centennial to a 16-3 record this season. Phipps was earlier selected to the Class 5A first team by the Iowa Girls' Coaches … [Read more...] about Phipps earns all-state second-team honors from Iowa Print Sports Writers

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Jackson Snyder, Centennial boys’ basketball

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Junior guard Jackson Snyder is a member of the Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball team. He helped the Jaguars to a 14-5 record this season. Snyder averaged 4.7 points and 1.2 rebounds per game. He shot 35.3 percent from 3-point range (12-of-34). Snyder scored a career-high 20 points in the Jaguars' 72-62 victory at Marshalltown on Dec. 18, going … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Jackson Snyder, Centennial boys’ basketball

‘It’s been a long year without track”: Jags return 7 state qualifiers from 2019

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Like many of the coaches in the spring sports, Andrew Kruzich has yet to set any goals for his Ankeny Centennial girls' track team. He's just happy to be back at practice with the Jaguars. "We haven't set particular goals yet--we just don't know enough about our team, or the rest of the state for that matter," said Kruzich. "We're just happy to be … [Read more...] about ‘It’s been a long year without track”: Jags return 7 state qualifiers from 2019

Phipps, Johnson earn all-state honors from Iowa Girls’ Coaches Association

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Maggie Phipps of Ankeny Centennial and Abby Johnson of Ankeny were among 12 girls' basketball players from the Central Iowa Metropolitan League to earn all-state honors from the Iowa Girls' Coaches Association. A total of 24 players was honored in Class 5A. Phipps, a senior guard, was named to the Class 5A first team. Johnson, a senior forward, was a … [Read more...] about Phipps, Johnson earn all-state honors from Iowa Girls’ Coaches Association

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Cleao Murray, Centennial girls’ basketball

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Junior wing player Cleao Murray scored nine points on Thursday as the fifth-ranked Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball team lost to No. 1 Waukee, 50-29, in the Class 5A semifinals at Wells Fargo Arena. She went 3-of-5 from the field, including 2-of-4 from 3-point range. Murray played in the final seven games after recovering from offseason knee surgery. … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Cleao Murray, Centennial girls’ basketball

Phipps joins Ankeny’s Johnson, Pitz on CIML Iowa Conference first team

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Maggie Phipps led the Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball team to the semifinals of the Class 5A state tournament in her only season as a Jaguar. Abby Johnson and Jenna Pitz led Ankeny to its first winning record since the split into two high schools. All three players have been named to the CIML Iowa Conference first team by a vote of the league's … [Read more...] about Phipps joins Ankeny’s Johnson, Pitz on CIML Iowa Conference first team