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Hawk swimmers celebrate their seniors while dominating Fort Dodge

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There wasn't much suspense during Tuesday's boys' swimming dual meet between Ankeny and Fort Dodge at Trail Point Aquatics Center. The second-ranked Hawks won every event and rolled to a 138-32 victory in the non-conference matchup. With the outcome never in doubt, Tuesday's meet was an opportunity to celebrate Ankeny's four seniors. Marcus Garcilazo, … [Read more...] about Hawk swimmers celebrate their seniors while dominating Fort Dodge

Doruska sets school record with 511 series in Hawks’ loss at Ottumwa

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A school-record performance by sophomore Aidan Doruska wasn't enough to lift the Ankeny boys' bowling team to a victory on Tuesday. Doruska bowled a 511 series during a non-conference dual meet against Ottumwa at Champion Bowl, but the Bulldogs still emerged with the win by a score of 3,020 to 2,915. The Ottumwa boys' team was coming off its first loss of … [Read more...] about Doruska sets school record with 511 series in Hawks’ loss at Ottumwa

Jag-Hawk basketball doubleheader rescheduled for Jan. 20

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The Jag-Hawk basketball doubleheader that was supposed to be played on Friday at Ankeny Centennial has been rescheduled for Monday, Jan. 20. The girls' game will be played at 5:30 p.m., with the boys' contest to follow at 7. The Centennial teams will now host three games in a five-day span next week. The Jaguars will host a non-conference game against Des … [Read more...] about Jag-Hawk basketball doubleheader rescheduled for Jan. 20

A big week ahead for CIML Central Conference basketball teams

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Mother Nature wreaked havoc on the high school basketball schedule Friday, forcing all of the teams in the CIML Central Conference to try to reschedule their games. However, the Jag-Hawk doubleheader that was supposed to be played at Ankeny Centennial has yet to be rescheduled. Dowling Catholic and Urbandale played their games on Saturday at Urbandale. … [Read more...] about A big week ahead for CIML Central Conference basketball teams

Ankeny swimmers win all 11 events, cruise to victory over No. 6 Johnston

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After nearly three weeks off, the Ankeny boys' swimming team returned to the pool on Thursday for a CIML Central Conference dual meet against visiting Johnston. The second-ranked Hawks picked up right where they left off before the holiday break. Ankeny won all 11 events and cruised to a 111-59 victory over the No. 6 Dragons at Trail Point Aquatics … [Read more...] about Ankeny swimmers win all 11 events, cruise to victory over No. 6 Johnston

Jaguars top Dowling on Senior Night, remain unbeaten in Central Conference

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The Ankeny Centennial wrestlers celebrated their Senior Night on Thursday with a 47-26 victory over visiting Dowling Catholic. The Jaguars, who are sixth in The Predicament's Class 3A dual rankings, improved to 3-0 in the CIML Central Conference. They are now 13-3 overall. "It was a big Senior Night," said Centennial coach Jay Groth. "We had 17 … [Read more...] about Jaguars top Dowling on Senior Night, remain unbeaten in Central Conference

Here’s what to look for in the Jag-Hawk basketball games

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(EDITOR'S NOTE: Tonight's games have been postponed due to the weather. Make-up date to be determined.) The Jag-Hawk basketball rivalry resumes on Friday night at Ankeny Centennial, where two good matchups are on tap. Here are some things to look for in both games: GIRLS--Ankeny (0-3, 5-5) at 10th-ranked Centennial (1-2, 6-4) * Can the Hawkettes … [Read more...] about Here’s what to look for in the Jag-Hawk basketball games

Centennial boys roll past Bobcats behind McCullough’s 5th double-double

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The struggling Marshalltown boys' basketball team needed to find a way to solve its scoring woes. A visit from fifth-ranked Ankeny Centennial on Tuesday was not the answer. The Jaguars turned in a dominant defensive performance to post a 67-34 victory. They improved to 8-1 on the season. Marshalltown (3-6) has scored 35 or fewer points in five of … [Read more...] about Centennial boys roll past Bobcats behind McCullough’s 5th double-double

Jaguars score from all over the court en route to 60-27 win at Marshalltown

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If opponents try to pack the paint against the Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball team, the Jaguars have demonstrated an ability to make 3-pointers. When the opponents try to pressure the outside shooters, Centennial can dump the ball inside for some easy baskets. The 10th-ranked Jaguars had success scoring from all over the court on Tuesday en route … [Read more...] about Jaguars score from all over the court en route to 60-27 win at Marshalltown

‘Trust the process’: Ankeny bowlers defeat North, improve to 3-4

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Just like Iowa State football coach Matt Campbell, Ankeny bowling coach Lane Richtsmeier has been telling his bowlers to "trust the process". The results are starting to come. Both Ankeny teams easily defeated Des Moines North in a non-conference meet on Tuesday at Great Escape. The Hawks and Hawkettes raised their overall records to 3-4 on the … [Read more...] about ‘Trust the process’: Ankeny bowlers defeat North, improve to 3-4

Jaguars record 8 falls, romp to 66-9 victory over young Urbandale squad

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Some of the Ankeny Centennial wrestling team's weaknesses were exposed during The Clash XVIII on Friday and Saturday at Rochester, Minn. Over the last few days, the eighth-ranked Jaguars worked hard to improve in some of those areas. On Tuesday, Centennial racked up eight falls and rolled to a 66-9 victory over visiting Urbandale in a CIML Central … [Read more...] about Jaguars record 8 falls, romp to 66-9 victory over young Urbandale squad

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Lynn Cronk, Ankeny girls’ bowling

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Junior Lynn Cronk is a member of the Ankeny girls' bowling team. She has helped the Hawkettes to a 3-4 record. Cronk bowled a 213 series on Tuesday in Ankeny's victory over Des Moines North at Great Escape. She has compiled a 236.3 average on the season. "Lynn is a great teammate," said Ankeny coach Lane Richtsmeier. "She is always there and puts in … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Lynn Cronk, Ankeny girls’ bowling

Burns, Centennial girls set 3-point records in victory at Fort Dodge

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On Friday night, Meg Burns and the Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball team struggled to put the ball in the hoop. The 10th-ranked Jaguars didn't have that same problem on Saturday afternoon. Less than 24 hours after dropping a 59-37 decision at No. 4 Dowling Catholic, Centennial traveled to Fort Dodge for a non-conference game and set a school record … [Read more...] about Burns, Centennial girls set 3-point records in victory at Fort Dodge

Van Meter, Kester lead Jaguars to most lopsided victory in school history

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball team needed to rebound from Friday's loss at Dowling Catholic. A non-conference matchup against visiting Sioux City North provided an opportunity to do just that. The second-ranked Jaguars jumped out to a 23-0 lead in the first quarter, built a 56-9 advantage at halftime and rolled to an 84-28 victory on Saturday. … [Read more...] about Van Meter, Kester lead Jaguars to most lopsided victory in school history

Centennial wrestlers finish strong, capture Division VII title at The Clash XVIII

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Ankeny Centennial's first trip to one of the Midwest's premier wrestling tournaments featured a slow start and a strong finish. After going 1-2 on Friday in The Clash XVIII at Rochester, Minn., the Jaguars won all three of their dual meets on Saturday to capture the Division VII title. They are now 11-3 on the season. "It was fun to wrestle some … [Read more...] about Centennial wrestlers finish strong, capture Division VII title at The Clash XVIII

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Taylor Runchey, Centennial girls’ hoops

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Senior point guard Taylor Runchey has helped the 10th-ranked Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball team to a 5-4 record. She scored a season-high 12 points, making 4-of-6 shots from 3-point range, and also dished out 10 assists in the Jaguars' 71-34 victory at Fort Dodge on Saturday. Runchey is averaging 4.5 points and 2.6 rebounds per game. She is shooting … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Taylor Runchey, Centennial girls’ hoops

‘They were more physical than us’: Dowling boys hand Jaguars their first loss

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The showdown for first place in the CIML Central Conference boys' basketball race was decided in the first 8 minutes of the game. Ninth-ranked Dowling Catholic jumped out to a 19-5 lead over No. 2 Ankeny Centennial and cruised to a 68-55 victory on Friday, handing the visiting Jaguars their first loss of the season. "You can't get down 14 points at the … [Read more...] about ‘They were more physical than us’: Dowling boys hand Jaguars their first loss

Clark’s supporting cast plays key role in Maroons’ win over Centennial girls

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It wasn't the 29 points that Dowling Catholic's Caitlin Clark scored on Friday that spelled doom for the Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball team. It was the timely 3-point goals from her supporting cast that proved to be the difference. Grace Gaber and Ella McVey each had a trio of 3-pointers and Clark added two more as the fourth-ranked Maroons … [Read more...] about Clark’s supporting cast plays key role in Maroons’ win over Centennial girls