Junior running back Tyler Johnson has helped the Ankeny Centennial football team to a 3-1 record. Johnson became a starter after senior Avery Gates suffered a high ankle sprain in the Jaguars' overtime victory against Ankeny in the season opener on Aug. 30. He has rushed for 391 yards on 63 carries. Johnson ran 24 times for 206 yards and a touchdown … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Tyler Johnson, Ankeny Centennial football
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Current Jaguar to become a Mustang: Jones commits to Morningside
When Kennedee Jones took her first visit to Morningside College, she immediately felt comfortable. A second trip to Sioux City only strengthened those feelings. The Ankeny Centennial first baseman announced last week via Twitter that she has committed to play softball for the Mustangs. "I'm extremely excited to announce that I have verbally … [Read more...] about Current Jaguar to become a Mustang: Jones commits to Morningside
Revive Clinic and Spa Preps of the Week: Tyler Hentzel and Gabriel Vicker
Senior Tyler Hentzel of Ankeny and junior Gabriel Vicker of Ankeny Centennial are the top runners for their respective boys' cross country teams. Vicker won the Tom Karpen Invitational on Tuesday at Valley Southwoods Freshman High School in a time of 16 minutes 49 seconds. He led the 15th-ranked Jaguars to a third-place finish in the 13-team … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Preps of the Week: Tyler Hentzel and Gabriel Vicker
Hawkettes set meet record in 200 medley relay at Little Hawk Invitational
The Ankeny girls' swimming team set a meet record in the 200 medley relay en route to a runner-up finish overall in the Little Hawk Invitational on Saturday at Mercer Park Aquatic Center in Iowa City. The foursome of Alexis Henning, Erica Peters, Scout Bergwall and Jasmine Rumley won the medley relay in a time of 1:48.87, edging Iowa City West by .05 … [Read more...] about Hawkettes set meet record in 200 medley relay at Little Hawk Invitational
Winkel shoots 74, leads Centennial to 5th-place finish at August Invitational
The Ankeny Centennial boys' golf team placed fifth in the Joe August Invitational on Friday at Elmwood Country Club in Marshalltown. The Jaguars posted a score of 313. Jack Winkel carded a 74 to lead the Jaguars. He placed eighth as an individual. Centennial's Drake Ellgren shot a 77, Johnny Saddoris had a 79, Connor Thorpe fired an 83, Logan Kinch had … [Read more...] about Winkel shoots 74, leads Centennial to 5th-place finish at August Invitational
‘We just got our butt kicked’: Jaguars drop 31-10 decision to Dowling Catholic
The Dowling Catholic football team got a lot healthier on Friday. Ankeny Centennial still has a ways to go. The fifth-ranked Maroons got a boost from the return of running back Gavin Williams and dominated Friday's showdown against No. 1 Ankeny Centennial, rolling to a 31-10 victory over the Jaguars at Ankeny Stadium. "They're a phenomenal football … [Read more...] about ‘We just got our butt kicked’: Jaguars drop 31-10 decision to Dowling Catholic
Jaguars seek 3rd straight regular-season victory over 6-time defending champs
Before the football season started, Friday's matchup between top-ranked Ankeny Centennial and No. 5 Dowling Catholic was expected to feature two of the state's top running backs. Centennial's Avery Gates rushed for 1,150 yards and 17 touchdowns as a junior, but he suffered a high ankle sprain during the Jaguars' overtime victory against Ankeny in their … [Read more...] about Jaguars seek 3rd straight regular-season victory over 6-time defending champs
Robinson returns to lineup, leads Jaguars to five-set win over Johnston
There have been some classic battles between the Ankeny Centennial and Johnston volleyball teams in the past. Tuesday's match may have topped them all. The 11th-ranked Jaguars, ignited by the return of preseason all-American Devyn Robinson, outlasted visiting Johnston in a five-set marathon. Centennial posted a 25-10, 27-29, 25-23, 23-25, 15-13 victory … [Read more...] about Robinson returns to lineup, leads Jaguars to five-set win over Johnston
Centennial girls race to dominating victory at Karpen Invitational
Tuesday's Tom Karpen Invitational showed what the Ankeny Centennial girls' cross country team is capable of. The eighth-ranked Jaguars placed five runners in the top 10 and easily won the team title at Valley Southwoods Freshman High School with 25 points. No. 4 Waukee was a distant second in the eight-team field with 67 points. "Our girls ran an … [Read more...] about Centennial girls race to dominating victory at Karpen Invitational
Vicker pulls away for victory, leads Centennial boys to 3rd-place finish
Ankeny Centennial's Gabriel Vicker waited patiently to make his move during the Tom Karpen Invitational cross country meet on Tuesday. The strategy paid off in a big way. Vicker pulled away in the final mile to win the boys' 5k race at Valley Southwoods Freshman High School in a time of 16:49. He finished 3 seconds ahead of runner-up Drake Hanson of … [Read more...] about Vicker pulls away for victory, leads Centennial boys to 3rd-place finish
Jaguars win tiebreaker against Ankeny, place 8th at Turk Bowman Invite
For the second time this season, the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial boys' golf teams posted identical scores in an 18-hole tournament. The Hawks and Jaguars each shot a 336 in the Turk Bowman Invitational on Tuesday at Veenker Golf Course in Ames. Centennial placed eighth in the 15-team field based on a better sixth score, while Ankeny finished … [Read more...] about Jaguars win tiebreaker against Ankeny, place 8th at Turk Bowman Invite
Hawkettes rout Roosevelt, close out September with 4-0 dual-meet record
The Ankeny girls' swimming team has dominated the month of September. The fourth-ranked Hawkettes raised their record to 4-0 with a 140-46 victory at Des Moines Roosevelt on Tuesday. They have defeated their four opponents this month by an average of nearly 78 points. "We just finished up a challenging schedule of three meets in eight days so the girls … [Read more...] about Hawkettes rout Roosevelt, close out September with 4-0 dual-meet record
Even without their best player, Hawk golfers top ‘distracted’ Centennial
The Ankeny boys' golf team was missing its top player on Monday. Crosstown rival Ankeny Centennial was missing its head coach, and perhaps its focus as well. The Hawks overcame the absence of Hunter Johnson to post a 167-173 victory over Centennial at Briarwood Golf Club. It was Ankeny's second dual-meet win ever against the Jaguars. "It definitely … [Read more...] about Even without their best player, Hawk golfers top ‘distracted’ Centennial
Centennial girls fall twice to No. 4 Waukee at S.E. Polk Invitational
After losing to fourth-ranked Waukee during pool play at the Southeast Polk Invitational on Saturday, the No. 11 Ankeny Centennial volleyball team got another chance to play the Warriors in the semifinals of bracket play. The result turned out to be the same--a 25-20, 25-19 victory for Waukee--but Centennial coach Jessica Rinehart was pleased with the … [Read more...] about Centennial girls fall twice to No. 4 Waukee at S.E. Polk Invitational
Backup shines: Johnson rushes for 206 yards in Jaguars’ win over Waterloo West
Tyler Johnson wasn't expected to play a starring role for the Ankeny Centennial football team. Now, he may have to--at least for awhile. The junior running back again filled in for injured senior Avery Gates and led the top-ranked Jaguars to a 21-13 victory over visiting Waterloo West in a battle of undefeated teams on Friday. He ran 24 times for 206 … [Read more...] about Backup shines: Johnson rushes for 206 yards in Jaguars’ win over Waterloo West
Ankeny swimmers roll to victory at Newton, improve to 3-0 on season
Even in a different sized pool, the Ankeny girls' swimming team still knows how to swim fast. The third-ranked Hawkettes traveled to Newton on Thursday and came away with a 120-50 victory over the Cardinals. They improved to 3-0 on the season. "Newton's pool is 25 meters instead of the usual 25 yard pools we compete in," said Ankeny coach Michelle … [Read more...] about Ankeny swimmers roll to victory at Newton, improve to 3-0 on season
Close finish at Otter: Hawks place 2nd at Ankeny Invite, Jaguars take 3rd
Only a handful of strokes separated the top six teams at the Ankeny Invitational on Wednesday at Otter Creek Golf Course. Both the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial boys' squads contended for the team crown before finishing just behind ninth-ranked Marshalltown, which captured the title with a 298. The No. 2 Hawks took second in the 10-team field with a 299, … [Read more...] about Close finish at Otter: Hawks place 2nd at Ankeny Invite, Jaguars take 3rd
Jaguars limit their mistakes, sweep Lincoln for confidence-boosting win
Ankeny Centennial volleyball player Olivia Anderson celebrated her 16th birthday on Tuesday with a sweep over visiting Des Moines Lincoln. Anderson pounded nine kills as the sixth-ranked Jaguars posted a 25-23, 25-11, 25-12 victory. After the match, her teammates sang 'Happy birthday' to her. The win improved Centennial's record to 5-6 on the season. … [Read more...] about Jaguars limit their mistakes, sweep Lincoln for confidence-boosting win
Peters sets school record in diving as Hawkettes roll past Indianola
Some of the best races on Tuesday at Trail Point Aquatics Center were between teammates on the Ankeny girls' swimming squad. The third-ranked Hawkettes dominated their dual meet against Indianola, rolling to a 149-34 victory. They swept the top three places in many of the events. "It was a convincing win," said Ankeny coach Michelle Stout, whose team … [Read more...] about Peters sets school record in diving as Hawkettes roll past Indianola
Blimpie Sub of the Week: Jennifer Jordan, Ankeny Centennial girls’ cross country
Junior Jennifer Jordan is a member of the Ankeny Centennial girls' cross country team. Jordan helped the seventh-ranked Jaguars to a third-place finish among 10 teams in the Ames Invitational on Thursday at the Iowa State cross country course. She placed 13th in a field of 69 runners with a time of 21 minutes 24 seconds in the 5k race. "Jennifer has … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Jennifer Jordan, Ankeny Centennial girls’ cross country