With only three weeks left in the season, the Ankeny girls' swimming team headed to the Waukee Natatorium on Saturday for the CIML Conference meet. The sixth-ranked Hawkettes finished in the middle of the pack. Ankeny placed fourth in the seven-team field behind No. 1 Dowling Catholic, No. 2 Waukee Northwest and No. 10 Waukee. "I was really … [Read more...] about ‘I thought we raced hard’: Ankeny places 4th at CIML Conference swim meet
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Jaguars rout Urbandale on Senior Night, earn No. 7 seed for Class 5A playoffs
(Story by Stephen McDaniel) All season long, the Ankeny Centennial football team has made a living running the ball. But on Friday, the Urbandale J-Hawks caught a glimpse of just how dangerous the Jaguars' passing game can be. Centennial closed out its regular season and gave its seniors plenty to smile about after recording dominant offensive and … [Read more...] about Jaguars rout Urbandale on Senior Night, earn No. 7 seed for Class 5A playoffs
Jags, Hawks likely to host doubleheader in first round of Class 5A football playoffs
It appears likely that Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial will host a doubleheader in the opening round of the Class 5A football playoffs. Both teams closed out the regular season on Friday with impressive victories. The Jaguars (7-2) rolled to a 49-7 win over visiting Urbandale, while the Hawks (5-4) defeated Cedar Rapids Washington, 56-0, in a game that … [Read more...] about Jags, Hawks likely to host doubleheader in first round of Class 5A football playoffs
‘We had good tempo’: Jaguars roll past Urbandale, will host Ottumwa Tuesday
(Story by Stephen McDaniel) Regional play has finally arrived, and the second-ranked Ankeny Centennial volleyball team couldn’t have asked for a much better start to its postseason run. The top-seeded Jaguars made quick work of CIML Conference foe Urbandale during a Class 5A Region 1 semifinal on Thursday, sweeping the J-Hawks by scores of 25-10, 25-9, … [Read more...] about ‘We had good tempo’: Jaguars roll past Urbandale, will host Ottumwa Tuesday
Ankeny divers ‘have room to improve’ following CIML Conference meet
The Ankeny divers continued to make some progress while competing in the CIML Conference meet on Thursday at Waukee. Gabby Gagne placed 15th in the 11-dive varsity competition with 288.80 points. Teammates Kambelle Subbert and Isla Corron finished right behind Gagne, placing 16th and 17th with 279.40 and 278.25 points, respectively. Holli Hetzer of … [Read more...] about Ankeny divers ‘have room to improve’ following CIML Conference meet
Jaguars win 4th straight SQM, advance to state along with Centennial boys’ duo
The seniors on the Ankeny Centennial girls' cross country team are used to winning. The Jaguars did it again on Wednesday. Fourth-ranked Centennial easily won a Class 4A regional meet at Marshalltown, scoring a total of 29 points. No. 10 Dallas Center-Grimes (48 points) and No. 15 Davenport Central (74 points) also advanced to state. "It's really a … [Read more...] about Jaguars win 4th straight SQM, advance to state along with Centennial boys’ duo
Rematch in Class 5A semifinals?: Jaguars fall to No. 2, Ankeny stays No. 3 in rankings
Last year, the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial volleyball teams met in the state tournament for the second time--with the Jaguars prevailing in a five-set thriller in the Class 5A quarterfinals. This year, the two teams could meet in the Class 5A semifinals. Centennial dropped from No. 1 to No. 2 in the final Class 5A rankings on Monday after falling to … [Read more...] about Rematch in Class 5A semifinals?: Jaguars fall to No. 2, Ankeny stays No. 3 in rankings
Jaguars move up to 10th, Ankeny is now 12th in latest Class 5A RPI rankings
Both Ankeny Centennial and Ankeny moved up in the latest Class 5A RPI football rankings from the Iowa High School Athletic Association. The Jaguars moved up two spots to No. 10 following a 28-10 victory at Waukee Northwest that likely knocked the Wolves out of playoff contention. The Hawks, meanwhile, moved up three spots to No. 12 after a 13-10 overtime … [Read more...] about Jaguars move up to 10th, Ankeny is now 12th in latest Class 5A RPI rankings
Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Cohen Moll, Centennial boys’ cross country
Junior Cohen Moll led the eighth-ranked Ankeny Centennial boys' cross country team to a sixth-place finish in the CIML Conference meet on Wednesday at Southeast Polk. The Jaguars finished with a total of 138 points. Moll placed 10th in the 5K race with a time of 16 minutes 6 seconds, allowing him to earn all-conference honors. It was his fifth top-10 … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Cohen Moll, Centennial boys’ cross country
‘I was very happy with our performance’: Ankeny divers compete at invitational
Four Ankeny divers competed in the Marshalltown Diving Invitational on Saturday, providing a preview of next month's state meet. "This meet is known for being a great test before the postseason as it works like a mini-state meet for many," said Ankeny diving coach Chris Amundson. "Of the top 20 divers in the state, 10 of them … [Read more...] about ‘I was very happy with our performance’: Ankeny divers compete at invitational
Jaguars likely clinch playoff berth with dominant 2nd half at Waukee Northwest
(Story by Stephen McDaniel) Two big plays, back-to-back, was all it took for the door to get knocked off its hinges. With some playoff implications on the line, the 12th-ranked Ankeny Centennial football team went on the road and dominated the second half for a 28-10 win over a Waukee Northwest squad fighting to keep its postseason hopes … [Read more...] about Jaguars likely clinch playoff berth with dominant 2nd half at Waukee Northwest
IGHSAU: State softball tourney to move to double elimination format in 2026
The Iowa Girls' High School Athletic Union Board of Directors unanimously approved the Iowa State Softball Tournament moving to a double-elimination format in 2026 at their meeting on Thursday. “Anyone that has watched the Softball College World Series knows how exciting the double-elimination format is,” said IGHSAU Executive Director Erin Gerlich. “We … [Read more...] about IGHSAU: State softball tourney to move to double elimination format in 2026
‘I really wanted to focus on the hills’: Zuber wins his 2nd straight CIML crown
Check off another box for Ankeny runner Ethan Zuber. The senior easily defended his boys' title in the CIML Conference cross country meet on Wednesday, covering the 5K course at Southeast Polk in a time of 15 minutes 30.6 seconds. He finished about 11 seconds ahead of the Dowling Catholic duo of Owen Wolfe and Jack Flori. "That was the focus for me," … [Read more...] about ‘I really wanted to focus on the hills’: Zuber wins his 2nd straight CIML crown
Mohrhauser, Jaguars place 2nd at CIML meet; Shorthanded Hawkettes finish 5th
The Ankeny girls' cross country team was not at full strength on Wednesday, and neither was Ankeny Centennial. Still, both teams had some good performances in the CIML Conference meet at Southeast Polk. The fourth-ranked Jaguars, who were without coach Eric Cogdill, placed second in the nine-team field for the second straight year. They finished with … [Read more...] about Mohrhauser, Jaguars place 2nd at CIML meet; Shorthanded Hawkettes finish 5th
Central Bank Athlete of the Month: Anika Mohrhauser, Ankeny Centennial senior
‘That’s hard to do’: Jaguars sweep SEP, complete perfect 8-0 run through CIML
There may not be a more battle-tested volleyball team in the state than Ankeny Centennial. The top-ranked Jaguars capped off a perfect run through the CIML Conference with a 25-11, 25-12, 25-16 victory over visiting Southeast Polk on Tuesday. Centennial, which had already clinched the outright conference title, finished 8-0 in the league and improved … [Read more...] about ‘That’s hard to do’: Jaguars sweep SEP, complete perfect 8-0 run through CIML
Tough conditions: Hawks drop to 8th, while Jaguars finish 9th at 4A state meet
The course at Briarwood Golf Club played a lot tougher in the final round of the boys' Class 4A state golf meet. It resulted in higher scores for just about every team, including Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial. The 15th-ranked Hawks shot a 323 on Tuesday and finished with a 36-hole total of 626. They placed eighth in the 12-team field after sitting in … [Read more...] about Tough conditions: Hawks drop to 8th, while Jaguars finish 9th at 4A state meet
SQM assignments: Ankeny to compete at S.E. Polk, while Jags head to Marshalltown
The cross country state qualifying meet assignments have been announced by the Iowa Girls' High School Athletic Union and the Iowa High School Athletic Association. The Ankeny boys' and girls' teams have been assigned to the Southeast Polk site. Johnston, Southeast Polk and Urbandale will be among the teams in the field. The Ankeny Centennial boys' and … [Read more...] about SQM assignments: Ankeny to compete at S.E. Polk, while Jags head to Marshalltown
Jaguars move up to 12th, Ankeny falls to 15th in latest 5A RPI football rankings
Ankeny Centennial moved up two spots to No. 12 in the latest Class 5A RPI football rankings, while Ankeny dropped three spots to No. 15 heading into the final two weeks of the regular season. The Jaguars (5-2) rolled to a 45-3 victory over Des Moines Roosevelt on Friday and appear to be in good position to make the 16-team playoff field. They will play at … [Read more...] about Jaguars move up to 12th, Ankeny falls to 15th in latest 5A RPI football rankings
‘It’s anybody’s ball game’: Hawks sit in 3rd, Jaguars 9th after Class 4A opening round
The Ankeny boys' golf team sits in a pretty good position heading into the final round of the Class 4A state meet. Ankeny Centennial isn't too far back, either. The 15th-ranked Hawks shot a 303 in Monday's opening round at Briarwood Golf Club, putting them in third place in the 12-team field. No. 2 Johnston posted a 298 total to take a three-stroke … [Read more...] about ‘It’s anybody’s ball game’: Hawks sit in 3rd, Jaguars 9th after Class 4A opening round