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Blimpie Sub of the Week: Chris Louis, Ankeny Centennial boys’ basketball

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Junior guard Chris Louis is a member of the Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball team. He has helped the fourth-ranked Jaguars to a 9-1 record. Louis is averaging 7.8 points and 2.5 rebounds per game. He scored a career-high 16 points in Centennial's only loss at No. 5 Valley on Jan. 9. “Chris has provided us with an additional offensive threat," said … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Chris Louis, Ankeny Centennial boys’ basketball

Centennial’s Neal to play football at Wartburg College

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Defensive lineman Griffin Neal was one of the most consistent players on the Ankeny Centennial football team last fall. His performance led to an opportunity to play at the next level. Neal has verbally committed to join the Wartburg College football program. "I looked at a few schools other than Wartburg, but Wartburg just caught my attention a lot … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Neal to play football at Wartburg College

Ankeny Fanatic announces its all-time Ankeny boys’ cross country team

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During his long tenure as the Ankeny boys' cross country coach, Steve Arneson guided dozens of runners to an appearance in the state meet. Ankeny qualified for state for 22 consecutive years from 1990-2011, the third-longest streak in state history. Only Cedar Falls (1992-2016) and Monticello (1997-2019) have had longer streaks. Arneson coached the … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic announces its all-time Ankeny boys’ cross country team

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Jackie Pippett, Centennial girls’ basketball

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Senior forward Jackie Pippett has helped the fifth-ranked Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball team to a 9-1 record. She is averaging 8.0 points and 4.4 rebounds per game. Pippett is shooting 58.2 percent from the field. She has made 94.1 percent of her free throws (16-of-17). Pippett scored a season-high 18 points in the Jaguars' 57-41 victory over … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Jackie Pippett, Centennial girls’ basketball

Five Centennial players score in double figures as Jaguars top Mason City

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball team moved another step closer to the CIML Iowa Conference title with a 76-48 victory over visiting Mason City on Saturday. The win, coupled with Ames' triumph over Ankeny, gives the Jaguars a two-game lead in league play with only three contests remaining. They are now 7-0 in the conference and 9-1 overall. Ames … [Read more...] about Five Centennial players score in double figures as Jaguars top Mason City

‘I’d probably give us about a C’: Jaguars tie for 8th place at Ed Winger Invite

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Saturday wasn't a great day for the Ankeny Centennial wrestlers. The Jaguars tied for eighth place among 20 teams in the prestigious Ed Winger Invitational at Urbandale. They finished with 87 points, equaling the total amassed by a Valley squad that Centennial defeated earlier this month, 51-24. "I'd probably give us about a C," said Centennial coach … [Read more...] about ‘I’d probably give us about a C’: Jaguars tie for 8th place at Ed Winger Invite

While Ames rests, Hawk swimmers capture CIML Iowa Conference crown

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Saturday's CIML Iowa Conference boys' swimming meet was expected to produce a tight battle between second-ranked Ankeny and No. 6 Ames for the league crown. It never materialized. While the Little Cyclones rested many of their top swimmers, Ankeny won seven of the 11 events and cruised to the team title. The Hawks racked up 451 points, finishing 34.5 … [Read more...] about While Ames rests, Hawk swimmers capture CIML Iowa Conference crown

Waukee girls top Ankeny bowlers in matchup of undefeated teams

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The Ankeny girls' bowling team suffered its first loss of the season on Thursday at Warrior Lanes. Waukee remained unbeaten with a 115-pin victory over the Hawkettes. The Warriors (5-0) won by a score of 2,463 to 2,348. Kiara Briggs bowled a 408 series to lead Waukee. The Warriors posted their highest score of the season. Ankeny's record dropped to … [Read more...] about Waukee girls top Ankeny bowlers in matchup of undefeated teams

Strom, Centennial girls rout Bobcats again, raise their record to 9-1

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Lizzie Strom and the Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball team are on a roll. Strom scored 14 points and had two blocks off the bench to help the fifth-ranked Jaguars to a 71-8 victory over visiting Marshalltown on Friday. The senior forward has averaged 14 points in her last three games. "She knows where the rim is," Centennial coach Scott DeJong said … [Read more...] about Strom, Centennial girls rout Bobcats again, raise their record to 9-1

Kelling erupts for 16 points in 2nd quarter, leads Jaguars to lopsided win

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A huge second quarter from junior guard Caden Kelling helped the Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball team to a 75-38 victory over visiting Marshalltown on Friday. Kelling scored 16 of his career-high 18 points in the second quarter as the fourth-ranked Jaguars built a commanding 39-13 halftime lead. His previous career-high of 15 points came in a win over … [Read more...] about Kelling erupts for 16 points in 2nd quarter, leads Jaguars to lopsided win

Boyle’s pin in OT sparks Centennial wrestlers to 66-11 victory over Mohawks

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Thursday's dual meet got off to an exciting start for the Ankeny Centennial wrestling team. The rest of the night went pretty well for the Jaguars, too. Heavyweight Logan Boyle provided an early spark with a fall in overtime and Centennial went on to defeat visiting Mason City, 66-11, in a CIML Iowa Conference matchup. The Jaguars improved their dual … [Read more...] about Boyle’s pin in OT sparks Centennial wrestlers to 66-11 victory over Mohawks

Hawk swimmers gear up for conference meet with victory over Mason City

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The Ankeny boys' swimming team tuned up for Saturday's CIML Iowa Conference meet with a 132-38 victory over visiting Mason City on Thursday at Trail Point Aquatics Center. The second-ranked Hawks won 10 of the 11 events in their final dual meet. They improved their records to 2-0-1 in the league and 5-1-1 overall. "It was great to see this group of … [Read more...] about Hawk swimmers gear up for conference meet with victory over Mason City

‘We tried to force them into making tough shots’: Jaguars stifle Hoover boys

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For the second time this season, the Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball team went on the road Tuesday night and handed another ranked opponent its first loss. The fourth-ranked Jaguars raced out to an early 17-5 lead and went on to defeat No. 9 Des Moines Hoover, 57-49, in a non-conference game. "Hoover's a very solid team," said Centennial coach Bob … [Read more...] about ‘We tried to force them into making tough shots’: Jaguars stifle Hoover boys

Four Centennial players outscore Hoover by themselves in 94-10 victory

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Last month, the Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball team rolled to a 98-13 victory at Marshalltown for the most lopsided win in school history. On Tuesday, the sixth-ranked Jaguars nearly matched that 85-point winning margin. Centennial jumped out to a 23-0 lead in the first quarter, built a 58-3 halftime lead and cruised to a 94-10 win at Des Moines … [Read more...] about Four Centennial players outscore Hoover by themselves in 94-10 victory

Centennial girls overcome poor outside shooting to defeat Mason City

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Now is the time to beat the Mason City girls' basketball team. The Mohawks are likely going to be considerably better next season. Sixth-ranked Ankeny Centennial overcame some poor outside shooting to beat visiting Mason City, 64-50, in a CIML Iowa Conference game on Saturday. The Jaguars won despite making just 4-of-19 attempts from 3-point … [Read more...] about Centennial girls overcome poor outside shooting to defeat Mason City

Bruhl returns to lineup, helps Jaguars to 4-1 record at Osage Duals

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After losing to top-ranked Southeast Polk midway through the tournament, the Ankeny Centennial wrestlers rebounded on Saturday to defeat two other rated opponents to close out the Osage Duals. The Jaguars posted a 36-34 victory over Osage, then followed with a 35-30 win over Independence. Those teams are ranked No. 2 and No. 8, respectively, in Class … [Read more...] about Bruhl returns to lineup, helps Jaguars to 4-1 record at Osage Duals

Hawk swimmers roll to victory as Crouch seeks right formula for district lineup

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With only a few weeks left in the season, the second-ranked Ankeny boys' swimming team is still trying to determine its best postseason lineup. Saturday's dual meet against No. 6 Linn-Mar (Marion) at Trail Point Aquatics Center left Ankeny coach Justin Crouch with more questions than answers--despite the Hawks' convincing 116-54 victory. "The tough … [Read more...] about Hawk swimmers roll to victory as Crouch seeks right formula for district lineup

Hawkette bowlers beat S.E. Polk to remain perfect; Rams win boys’ meet

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The perfect season continues for the Ankeny girls' bowling team. The Hawkettes remained unbeaten by defeating Southeast Polk in a non-conference dual meet on Tuesday at Great Escape. They won by a score of 2,533 to 2,376 to raise their overall record to 5-0. It was a season-high score for the Ankeny girls' squad, topping its previous best by 19 … [Read more...] about Hawkette bowlers beat S.E. Polk to remain perfect; Rams win boys’ meet

Centennial girls rout Dodgers for 2nd time, improve to 5-0 in conference

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A fast start ignited the Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball team to a 65-24 victory over visiting Fort Dodge on Tuesday. The fourth-ranked Jaguars jumped out to a 23-4 lead in the first quarter and held a 37-11 advantage at halftime. They extended the margin to 35 points in the third quarter, putting the running clock into effect. "I thought we played … [Read more...] about Centennial girls rout Dodgers for 2nd time, improve to 5-0 in conference