Just when the Ankeny Centennial football team appeared to have all the momentum, Southeast Polk grabbed it right back in the next couple of plays. The four-time defending state champion Rams scored two touchdowns in a 2-minute span of the third quarter and went on to beat visiting Centennial, 30-14, in the season opener for both squads on Friday. "The … [Read more...] about ‘The little mistakes hurt us’: Kickoffs prove costly in Jaguars’ 30-14 loss at S.E. Polk
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Centennial boys win Jaguar Invitational for their first team crown since 2020 season
The Ankeny Centennial boys' cross country runners may have surprised some of the other teams on Tuesday. The 17th-ranked Jaguars opened their season by winning the Jaguar Invitational at DMACC. They scored a total of 49 points when the results of the two boys' races were combined. It was Centennial's first team title since the 2020 season, when the … [Read more...] about Centennial boys win Jaguar Invitational for their first team crown since 2020 season
‘It was a great win!’: Jaguars end losing skid with 10-1 victory over North Polk
A non-conference meet proved to be just what the Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team needed to get back on the winning track. The Jaguars ended a four-meet losing streak--all of them against CIML Conference opponents--with a 10-1 victory over visiting North Polk on Thursday. They raised their overall record to 4-6, while the Comets dropped to 2-5 on the … [Read more...] about ‘It was a great win!’: Jaguars end losing skid with 10-1 victory over North Polk
‘I feel more calm’: Miller wins playoff to earn medalist honors at NW Invitational
Thursday's Waukee Northwest Invitational at The Legacy Golf Club in Norwalk provided another opportunity for the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial boys' golf teams to compete against some of the state's top squads. It was also another chance for Centennial junior McCoy Miller to build on his rapidly growing resume. Miller carded a 3-under-par 69 to tie for … [Read more...] about ‘I feel more calm’: Miller wins playoff to earn medalist honors at NW Invitational
Flick, Blevins lead Centennial girls to runner-up finish at Jaguar Invitational
The Ankeny Centennial girls' cross country team opened its season on Tuesday by placing second in the Jaguar Invitational at DMACC. The 12th-ranked Jaguars scored 55 points when the results of the two girls' races were combined. No. 3 Waukee Northwest won the meet with 36 points. "Our coaching staff is very proud of our girls as they fought off … [Read more...] about Flick, Blevins lead Centennial girls to runner-up finish at Jaguar Invitational
‘We’re excited for this season’: Jaguars to open up against 4-time defending champ
Most football coaches would prefer to play an overmatched opponent in the season opener just to give their younger players an opportunity to gain some experience. Ankeny Centennial co-head coach Ryan Pezzetti won't have that luxury. The Jaguars will kick off the 2025 season on Friday with a game at Southeast Polk, the four-time defending Class 5A state … [Read more...] about ‘We’re excited for this season’: Jaguars to open up against 4-time defending champ
Miller, Logan sweep individual honors at Copper Creek, but Jags fall to NW, Rams
Although the Ankeny Centennial boys' golf team swept the top two individual places in a CIML Conference triangular meet on Tuesday at Copper Creek, the Jaguars were unable to pull out a victory against either Waukee Northwest or host Southeast Polk. The Wolves posted a score of 303 to defeat both of their conference rivals. Centennial and Southeast Polk … [Read more...] about Miller, Logan sweep individual honors at Copper Creek, but Jags fall to NW, Rams
Valley girls defeat Centennial to remain perfect in CIML Conference play
The Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team has played a gauntlet of tough opponents in the CIML Conference this season. On Tuesday, the Jaguars played the best of them all. Centennial traveled to Valley to face the undefeated Tigers and dropped an 11-0 decision. Valley swept all 11 of the matches in straight sets. The Tigers improved to 5-0 in the … [Read more...] about Valley girls defeat Centennial to remain perfect in CIML Conference play
Jaguars stay connected, outlast Indianola girls in 4 sets to win their season opener
A year ago, the Ankeny Centennial volleyball team opened its season by rallying for a dramatic five-set victory at Indianola. Monday's season opener against the Indians wasn't as much of a nailbiter, but the fourth-ranked Jaguars still had to survive some tense moments on their home court. Centennial bounced back from a loss in Set 2 to post a 25-17, … [Read more...] about Jaguars stay connected, outlast Indianola girls in 4 sets to win their season opener
‘This team will be solid’: Centennial boys’ squad boasts 4 returning varsity regulars
After just missing last year's state meet, the Ankeny Centennial boys' cross country team will be looking to return to Fort Dodge in 2025. The Jaguars are seeking their fifth trip to the state meet in school history. They previously qualified in 2015, 2020, 2021 and 2023. Centennial placed ninth in Class 4A in 2020, its highest finish ever. That … [Read more...] about ‘This team will be solid’: Centennial boys’ squad boasts 4 returning varsity regulars
Jaguars look to reload with 3 returning state qualifiers, talented freshman class
In the past, Ankeny Centennial girls' cross country coach Eric Cogdill has always been able to reload--rather than rebuild--his squad. The Jaguars have qualified for the state meet 11 times in the 12-year history of the program. The only year that Cogdill's team failed to make it to Fort Dodge was 2019. Now, Cogdill faces the challenge of replacing … [Read more...] about Jaguars look to reload with 3 returning state qualifiers, talented freshman class
‘I’m proud of how everyone stepped up’: Depleted Jaguars fall at Waukee, 10-1
The Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team ended a tough stretch of three meets in four days with back-to-back losses on the road against quality opponents from the CIML Conference. The Jaguars dropped an 11-0 decision at Dowling Catholic on Thursday before falling at Waukee, 10-1, on Friday. They are now 1-4 in the conference and 3-5 overall. Centennial … [Read more...] about ‘I’m proud of how everyone stepped up’: Depleted Jaguars fall at Waukee, 10-1
Deep, talented Centennial volleyball team looks to get over Class 5A semifinal hump
A year ago, the Ankeny Centennial volleyball team posted an undefeated 8-0 record to win the title in the CIML Conference--arguably the best league from top to bottom in the state. It was an amazing accomplishment for the Jaguars, but unfortunately they fell short of their ultimate goal. They finished with a 32-5 overall mark after losing in the Class 5A … [Read more...] about Deep, talented Centennial volleyball team looks to get over Class 5A semifinal hump
Jaguars are No. 4, Hawkettes No. 9 in Class 5A preseason volleyball rankings
Both Ankeny Centennial and Ankeny are ranked in the top 10 of the Class 5A preseason volleyball rankings from the Iowa Girls' High School Athletic Union. The Jaguars, who will host Indianola in their season opener on Monday, are ranked fourth. The Hawkettes, who will kick off the season by hosting the Ankeny Quadrangular on Tuesday, are ninth. Here is … [Read more...] about Jaguars are No. 4, Hawkettes No. 9 in Class 5A preseason volleyball rankings
Valley shoots 286 to beat Centennial, AHS golfers in triangular meet at Willow Creek
The Valley boys' golf team capitalized on a home-course advantage to win a CIML Conference triangular meet against Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial on Wednesday at Willow Creek. The Tigers posted a 286 total, while Centennial shot a 298 and earned a win over Ankeny, which finished with a score of 312. The Jaguars are now 1-3 in the conference, and the Hawks … [Read more...] about Valley shoots 286 to beat Centennial, AHS golfers in triangular meet at Willow Creek
Peterson wins both of her matches, but Jaguars drop 8-3 decision to Urbandale
Despite a pair of wins from Samara Peterson, the Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team dropped an 8-3 decision to visiting Urbandale in a CIML Conference meet on Tuesday. The J-Hawks won four of the six singles matches and four of the five doubles matches. They improved to 2-2 in the conference and 5-2 overall, while Centennial's records dropped to 1-2 and … [Read more...] about Peterson wins both of her matches, but Jaguars drop 8-3 decision to Urbandale
Centennial golfers place 3rd, Hawks open season with 6th-place finish at Peck Invite
The Ankeny Centennial boys' golf squad placed third in the Jesse Peck Invitational on Monday at Briarwood Golf Club, while defending champion Ankeny finished sixth in the eight-team field. The Jaguars posted a 300 total on their home course. Indianola won the meet with a 294, while Dallas Center-Grimes took second with a 297. "I have so many positive … [Read more...] about Centennial golfers place 3rd, Hawks open season with 6th-place finish at Peck Invite
Iowa Association of Track Coaches’ preseason cross country rankings are out
The preseason cross country rankings have been released by the Iowa Association of Track Coaches. Here is the complete top 20 for both the girls and boys in Class 4A: Girls 1. Johnston 2. Pleasant Valley 3. Waukee Northwest 4. Waukee 5. Iowa City High 6. Cedar Falls 7. Dubuque Senior 8. ANKENY 9. Valley 10. Dubuque … [Read more...] about Iowa Association of Track Coaches’ preseason cross country rankings are out
Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Tiernan Logan, Ankeny Centennial boys’ golf
Senior Tiernan Logan shot a 2-over-par 73 on Thursday as the Ankeny Centennial boys' golf team opened its season by posting a 296 total in a triangular meet at Terrace Hills. The Jaguars lost to both Dowling Catholic (284) and Johnston (292). Logan helped Centennial to a ninth-place finish in last year's Class 4A state meet at Briarwood Golf Club. He … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Tiernan Logan, Ankeny Centennial boys’ golf
‘I am very excited about our depth!’: Jags show promise in opener at Terrace Hills
Thursday's season-opening triangular meet at Terrace Hills provided a glimpse of the Ankeny Centennial boys' golf team's potential. It also showed the kind of competition that the Jaguars will be facing in the CIML Conference. Centennial played well in the 18-hole meet, but came away from the opener with a pair of losses. Dowling Catholic shot a 284 to … [Read more...] about ‘I am very excited about our depth!’: Jags show promise in opener at Terrace Hills