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Page boots 34-yard FG to give Jaguars overtime victory against Ankeny

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For the first time ever in the Jag-Hawk football rivalry, it took overtime to decide the winner of the crosstown battle. Connor Page made a 34-yard field goal to give Ankeny Centennial a 17-14 victory over Ankeny on Friday at Ankeny Stadium. It was the season opener for both teams. Page's game-winning kick came after the Hawks botched their own … [Read more...] about Page boots 34-yard FG to give Jaguars overtime victory against Ankeny

Hawks look to end scoring drought, losing streak against Centennial

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In recent years, the Ankeny Centennial football team has dominated the Jag-Hawk rivalry. Will the Jaguars' dominance continue in 2019? We're about to find out. Centennial will host Ankeny on Friday in the season opener for both teams. Kickoff at Ankeny Stadium is at 7 p.m. "I think it's kind of neat to play them for the first game of the year," said … [Read more...] about Hawks look to end scoring drought, losing streak against Centennial

‘I want to win a state title’: Jaguars look for better ending in 2019

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The Ankeny Centennial football team enjoyed a fairytale regular season in 2018, racking up a 9-0 record and earning a No. 1 seed for the Class 4A playoffs. Unfortunately, the Jaguars' season lacked a storybook ending. Centennial suffered a 21-17 loss to Southeast Polk in the opening round of the postseason, preventing the Jaguars from reaching their … [Read more...] about ‘I want to win a state title’: Jaguars look for better ending in 2019

Jaguars win 11/12 division, place second overall at Centennial Invite

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After Ankeny Centennial's Gabriel Vicker crossed the finish line on Tuesday, he immediately focused his attention on his cross country teammates. Vicker placed second in the 11/12 race at the season-opening Centennial Invitational at DMACC, posting a time of 16 minutes 17 seconds. Three other Jaguars earned top-10 finishes, helping the team to the … [Read more...] about Jaguars win 11/12 division, place second overall at Centennial Invite

Vortherms leads Jaguars to runner-up finish; Ankeny girls place fourth

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Ankeny Centennial cross country runner Kathryn Vortherms had two different messages written on her arms for Tuesday's season-opening Centennial Invitational at DMACC. She wrote the word "positive" on her right arm. "I give up control" was written on her left arm. "It's a lyric from a song. It's for King & Country--one of their songs," Vortherms … [Read more...] about Vortherms leads Jaguars to runner-up finish; Ankeny girls place fourth

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Millie Hill, Ankeny Centennial volleyball

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Junior Millie Hill is a member of the Ankeny Centennial volleyball team. "Millie is a hard worker," said Centennial coach Jessica Rinehart. "She's a great communicator on the court, and we can always count on Millie to come in and provide us a spark. She is super athletic and can make some incredible defensive plays that can change a match." The … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Millie Hill, Ankeny Centennial volleyball

Jaguars are inexperienced, but look to contend for another Class 5A crown

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There's no doubt that Jessica Rinehart faces one of the biggest challenges of her coaching career. Rinehart has guided the Ankeny Centennial volleyball team to four state titles in her six seasons at the school, but the Jaguars return only three players this fall with any varsity experience. And one of them, Devyn Robinson, will miss the first part of the … [Read more...] about Jaguars are inexperienced, but look to contend for another Class 5A crown

Ankeny diver Jorgensen wins Back to the Boards title at Lincoln

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It appears that Mandy Parton is already making a difference for the Ankeny girls' swimming team. Parton is in her first season coaching the Ankeny divers, and on Monday the Hawkettes opened their season with a strong performance in the Back to the Boards 2019 meet. The diving-only event was held at Des Moines Lincoln. "This was an outstanding night for … [Read more...] about Ankeny diver Jorgensen wins Back to the Boards title at Lincoln

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Scout Bergwall, Ankeny girls’ swimming

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Senior Scout Bergwall is one of seven returning state qualifiers for the Ankeny girls' swimming team. She helped the Hawkettes to a second consecutive fourth-place finish at the state meet last November. Bergwall placed fifth in the 100 butterfly in a time of 57.15 seconds, which set a school record. She took 25th in the 100 backstroke and also swam on … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Scout Bergwall, Ankeny girls’ swimming

Centennial golfers top Urbandale at Briarwood, then fall to Ames at Veenker

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' golf team split a pair of CIML Central Conference dual meets on Thursday and Friday, topping Urbandale before falling to Ames. The Jaguars (1-1) dropped a 312-329 decision to Ames on Friday at Veenker Golf Course. Jack Winkel was the runner-up with a 77, finishing one stroke behind Ames' Sam Vertanen. Centennial's Johnny … [Read more...] about Centennial golfers top Urbandale at Briarwood, then fall to Ames at Veenker

Vicker, Jaguars are motivated after falling short at last year’s district meet

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Throughout most of the 2018 season, Ankeny Centennial's Gabriel Vicker was one of the top cross country runners in the state. After qualifying for the boys' Class 4A state meet as a freshman in 2017, Vicker followed up with a standout sophomore season in which he recorded six top-five finishes. He won the freshman/sophomore race at the Centennial … [Read more...] about Vicker, Jaguars are motivated after falling short at last year’s district meet

Centennial girls to rely on deep, talented packs to reach their goals

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A No. 1 runner has yet to emerge for the Ankeny Centennial girls' cross country team. But head coach Eric Cogdill is completely fine with that. "I don’t expect us to have a clear No. 1 runner all season, and that is a great asset," said Cogdill. "We currently have a very nice pack of three that is right there with any top three we’ve had at Centennial. … [Read more...] about Centennial girls to rely on deep, talented packs to reach their goals

Robinson named to 2019 ALL-USA Preseason Girls Volleyball Team

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Ankeny Centennial volleyball star Devyn Robinson has been named to the 2019 ALL-USA Preseason Girls Volleyball Team. Robinson, a senior middle hitter, was one of 21 players from across the nation to be selected to the team. The selections were made by Sloane Green of PrepVolleyball.com in coordination with USA TODAY High School Sports based on past … [Read more...] about Robinson named to 2019 ALL-USA Preseason Girls Volleyball Team

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Colin McAleer, Centennial boys’ golf

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Junior Colin McAleer is a member of the Ankeny Centennial boys' golf team. He carded an 85 on Monday to help the Jaguars to the team title in the Centennial Invitational at Briarwood Golf Club. McAleer is the fourth member of his family to play for Centennial. Brothers Matt, Mitch and Chris previously played for the Jaguars. McAleer and his teammates … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Colin McAleer, Centennial boys’ golf

More about Ankeny Fanatic’s future from Publisher Dan Holm

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Dear Citizens of Ankeny, Are you going to the Jag-Hawk Bowl on Aug. 30? If not, Ankeny Fanatic will be there to provide complete coverage of the game. That is what we do. In fact, we have hired an additional writer this fall to assist with our coverage of Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial sports. Connor Ferguson, an Iowa State student who works for our … [Read more...] about More about Ankeny Fanatic’s future from Publisher Dan Holm

Ankeny swimmers return 7 state qualifiers from 4th-place team

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In 2017, the Ankeny girls' swimming team placed fourth at the state meet, its highest finish ever under coach Michelle Stout. The Hawkettes finished 32.5 points behind third-place Bettendorf. Last year, Ankeny duplicated its fourth-place performance, but moved considerably closer to a top-three finish. The Hawkettes scored 185 points and finished just … [Read more...] about Ankeny swimmers return 7 state qualifiers from 4th-place team

Twin titles: Winkel, Jaguars capture individual, team crowns at home invite

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' golf team entered Monday's Centennial Invitational with an inexperienced lineup. The Jaguars left Briarwood Golf Club with an emphatic victory. Centennial posted four scores in the 70s and shot a 299 to win the team title by 14 strokes over Ottumwa. Three other schools participated in the season-opening tournament. "I was … [Read more...] about Twin titles: Winkel, Jaguars capture individual, team crowns at home invite