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Ankeny swimmers top Johnston in return to their home pool at Trail Point

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The Ankeny girls' swimming team finally got a chance to compete in its home pool again. The fourth-ranked Hawkettes won seven of the 12 events and defeated No. 7 Johnston, 104-82, on Tuesday at Trail Point Aquatics Center. They raised their records to 1-2 in the CIML Central Conference and 5-2 overall. It had been more than a month since Ankeny … [Read more...] about Ankeny swimmers top Johnston in return to their home pool at Trail Point

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Rachel Rolow, Ankeny girls’ swimming

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Freshman Rachel Rolow has helped the fourth-ranked Ankeny girls' swimming team to a 5-2 dual-meet record. Rolow placed second in the 200 individual medley (2:20.19) and third in the 500 freestyle (5:35.27) during Tuesday's dual meet against No. 7 Johnston at Trail Point Aquatics Center. She helped the Hawkettes to a 104-82 victory. "We have moved … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Rachel Rolow, Ankeny girls’ swimming

Centennial, Ankeny boys finish 1-2 at Atlantic Invite; Girls’ teams also shine

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The Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial cross country teams badly needed to find a race after Thursday's Fort Dodge Invitational was cancelled due to bad weather. Fortunately, they were able to quickly find one. All four squads competed in the Atlantic Invitational on Saturday. The meet was contested in cold and windy conditions on a muddy course. "With … [Read more...] about Centennial, Ankeny boys finish 1-2 at Atlantic Invite; Girls’ teams also shine

Jaguars show ‘fire and heart’ en route to runner-up finish at Westside Invite

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Saturday's Westside Invitational at Cedar Rapids Jefferson may have been a turning point for the Ankeny Centennial volleyball team. The ninth-ranked Jaguars advanced to the championship match of the tournament before dropping a 25-22, 25-17 decision to No. 7 Dowling Catholic. They went 5-1 on the day to improve their record to 15-13. "We had an awesome … [Read more...] about Jaguars show ‘fire and heart’ en route to runner-up finish at Westside Invite

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Brady Petersen, Centennial football

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Senior offensive lineman Brady Petersen helped the fourth-ranked Ankeny Centennial football team to a 56-29 victory over visiting Fort Dodge on Friday. The Jaguars racked up 514 total yards, including 426 on the ground, while improving to 6-1 on the season. Petersen earned all-state honors last year as a junior. He has verbally committed to play for Iowa … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Brady Petersen, Centennial football

Future looks bright for Centennial, Ankeny golfers after strong finish at state

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The boys' golf season came to an end on Saturday at the Tournament Club of Iowa in Polk City, but for both the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial squads, it was also time to look ahead. The Jaguars, who placed ninth in the Class 4A state meet with a two-day total of 668, will return a pair of state qualifiers next year. Junior Johnny Saddoris and sophomore Jack … [Read more...] about Future looks bright for Centennial, Ankeny golfers after strong finish at state

A-VERY SPECIAL PERFORMANCE: Gates runs wild in Jaguars’ 56-29 victory

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Due to a high ankle sprain that he suffered in the season opener against Ankeny, Ankeny Centennial running back Avery Gates entered Friday's game against visiting Fort Dodge with just 286 rushing yards on the year. He needed less than a half to surpass that total. Gates ran wild in the first two quarters, rushing for 309 yards and five touchdowns as … [Read more...] about A-VERY SPECIAL PERFORMANCE: Gates runs wild in Jaguars’ 56-29 victory

Centennial golfers in 9th place after blustery opening round at state meet

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The opening round of the boys' Class 4A state golf meet was played in cold and blustery conditions. Unfortunately, the weather may not be much better on Saturday. Ankeny Centennial shot a 337 in Friday's first round at the Tournament Club of Iowa in Polk City. The Jaguars are in ninth place and trail defending champion Waukee by 22 strokes. Many of … [Read more...] about Centennial golfers in 9th place after blustery opening round at state meet

Hawkettes win 10 events, claim Ram Relays crown for 6th consecutive year

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A lot of different swimmers contributed to the Ankeny girls' swimming team's victory in the Ram Relays on Thursday at Southeast Polk. The fourth-ranked Hawkettes won 10 of the 11 events and captured the team title for the sixth consecutive year with 192 points. Newon/Colfax-Mingo/Pella placed second in the eight-team field with 120 points. "This meet … [Read more...] about Hawkettes win 10 events, claim Ram Relays crown for 6th consecutive year

Fast start ignites Ankeny volleyball team to sweep over rival Jaguars

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Whenever Ankeny Centennial's Devyn Robinson pounded a kill on Tuesday night, the Ankeny volleyball team usually responded with one or two of its own. The fourth-ranked Hawkettes overcame Robinson's match-high 17 kills to post a 25-14, 25-20, 25-14 victory at No. 9 Centennial. It was Ankeny's first win over the Jaguars since 2016. "Whenever Devyn got a … [Read more...] about Fast start ignites Ankeny volleyball team to sweep over rival Jaguars

Rumley, Jorgensen post victories as Ankeny swimmers tumble to No. 1 Ames

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The Ankeny girls' swimming team took some positives away from Tuesday's dual meet at Ames, even though the fourth-ranked Hawkettes dropped a 124-62 decision to the state's No. 1 squad. "Competing against a great team like Ames is always a challenge," said Ankeny coach Michelle Stout. "We can really grow as a team when we race the best teams in the state. … [Read more...] about Rumley, Jorgensen post victories as Ankeny swimmers tumble to No. 1 Ames

Centennial golfers advance to state meet; Ankeny’s Walker also qualifies

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All season long, boys' golf coaches Rick Fee of Ankeny Centennial and Mike Weddingfeld of Ankeny have been saying that every stroke counts. That was never more evident than it was Tuesday at the Whispering Creek Golf Club in Sioux City. Centennial shot a 347 in windy conditions to place third in a Class 4A district meet, allowing the Jaguars to qualify … [Read more...] about Centennial golfers advance to state meet; Ankeny’s Walker also qualifies

Hawkettes earn No. 1 seed in Region 5; Jaguars are No. 2 seed in Region 1

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The Ankeny volleyball team will have the luxury of playing at home during the postseason. Ankeny Centennial, meanwhile, may have to hit the road in order to earn another trip to the Class 5A state tournament. The Iowa Girls' High School Athletic Union announced its postseason pairings on Tuesday. Fourth-ranked Ankeny is the No. 1 seed in Class 5A … [Read more...] about Hawkettes earn No. 1 seed in Region 5; Jaguars are No. 2 seed in Region 1

Jaguars look to end losing streak against surging Ankeny volleyball team

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What's at stake when the Ankeny volleyball team travels across town to face Ankeny Centennial on Tuesday night? Well, mostly it's pride. And bragging rights. Both teams enter the match with 2-1 records in the CIML Central Conference. Seventh-ranked Dowling Catholic leads the league with a 3-0 mark and can wrap up the conference title with wins over … [Read more...] about Jaguars look to end losing streak against surging Ankeny volleyball team

‘I knew I could make it’: Page’s game-winner lifts Jaguars past S.E. Polk

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When Ankeny Centennial's Connor Page lined up for a game-winning field goal with 3 seconds left on Friday at Southeast Polk, the Rams tried to freeze the Jaguars' place-kicker by calling a timeout. But Page has been in this situation before. The 150-pound senior kicked a 30-yard field goal as time expired to give the sixth-ranked Jaguars a 20-17 … [Read more...] about ‘I knew I could make it’: Page’s game-winner lifts Jaguars past S.E. Polk

Hawkettes set season-high in power points despite loss at No. 2 Dowling

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A long week for the Ankeny girls' swimming team came to an end on Thursday with a 108-78 loss at Dowling Catholic in a showdown between two of the state's top squads. The fourth-ranked Hawkettes were forced out of their home pool at Trail Point Aquatics Center earlier this week, due to some cloudiness in the pool. They temporarily moved their practices to … [Read more...] about Hawkettes set season-high in power points despite loss at No. 2 Dowling