The Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team opened its season on Tuesday with a 182-201 loss to host Johnston in a CIML Central Conference dual meet at Jester Park. Lauren Sease carded a 41 to lead the Jaguars. She earned medalist honors. Claire Beath shot a 49, while Megan Lazear had a 54. Riley Stewart fired a 57, Morgan Kinch shot a 59, and Lexi Simpson … [Read more...] about Jaguars will host Centennial Invite after losing opener to Johnston
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Centennial boys finish 2nd overall at Valley’s Brooks Relays
The Ankeny Centennial boys' track team placed second in the Brooks Relays on Saturday at Valley. The Jaguars racked up 140 points, finishing 35 points behind the host Tigers. Nathan Reinke won the 110 hurdles in 14.17 seconds, while Jon Wong took second in the 400 hurdles in 58.38. Centennial won the shuttle hurdle relay in a time of 1:00.55. Gabriel … [Read more...] about Centennial boys finish 2nd overall at Valley’s Brooks Relays
Centennial, Ankeny boys combine for 8 victories at Ram Relays
The Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial boys' track teams combined to win eight events in the Ram Relays on Thursday at Southeast Polk. The Jaguars won five events and placed second in the eight-team field with 138 points, finishing 18 points behind Southeast Polk. The Hawks captured three events and placed fourth overall with 85 points in their first outdoor … [Read more...] about Centennial, Ankeny boys combine for 8 victories at Ram Relays
Jaguars dominate entire game, but tumble to Valley in a shootout
Sometimes, the ball just doesn't bounce your way. In the game of soccer, it can happen quite frequently. It's just the nature of the sport. The Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team was the victim of that cruel reality on Thursday, when the Jaguars suffered a 2-1 loss at Valley in a shootout after dominating the entire contest. "It was a very, very … [Read more...] about Jaguars dominate entire game, but tumble to Valley in a shootout
S.E. Polk edges Jaguars to win Hawkette Invite, with help from Ankeny’s 4×400
The Ankeny Centennial girls' track team took a two-point lead into the final event of the Hawkette Invitational on Thursday at Ankeny High School. Its crosstown rival prevented the Jaguars from earning a share of the team crown. Southeast Polk easily won the final event, the 4x400 relay, in a time of 4:02.63. That allowed the Rams to claim the team … [Read more...] about S.E. Polk edges Jaguars to win Hawkette Invite, with help from Ankeny’s 4×400
Sease, Lazear are back from Jaguars’ sixth-place squad in Class 4A
The Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team will have a different look this season. Gone is Tenley Moretti, the four-time state placewinner who graduated last spring. Moretti, the Class 5A state champion in 2016, took her talents to Iowa State after leading the Jaguars to a sixth-place finish in Class 4A a year ago. Also gone is head coach Andy Fehn, who … [Read more...] about Sease, Lazear are back from Jaguars’ sixth-place squad in Class 4A
No. 6 Jaguars stay unbeaten with 10-1 win over Johnston
The Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team remained unbeaten with a 10-1 victory over visiting Johnston in its CIML Central Conference opener on Thursday. The Jaguars, who are ranked sixth in Class 2A by the Iowa Tennis Coaches Association, raised their overall mark to 3-0. "It was a super cold windy day, but the guys really fought hard and continued on … [Read more...] about No. 6 Jaguars stay unbeaten with 10-1 win over Johnston
Centennial girls fall to Dragons, will return to Johnston on Friday
The Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team won't have to wait long to see Johnston again. The Jaguars dropped an 8-3 decision at Johnston in their CIML Central Conference opener on Thursday. They'll return to Johnston on Friday to compete in the Dragons' tournament. "The girls battled a tough team," said Centennial coach Ryan Petersen, whose squad fell … [Read more...] about Centennial girls fall to Dragons, will return to Johnston on Friday
Jaguars take care of business, blank Marshalltown in opener
Ryan Petersen didn't have to sweat out his first match as the head coach of the Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team. The Jaguars dominated Tuesday's season-opening dual meet against visiting Marshalltown, rolling to an 11-0 victory at the Prairie Ridge courts. Only one of the matches was decided by a third-set super-tiebreaker. That came at No. 4 … [Read more...] about Jaguars take care of business, blank Marshalltown in opener
Get your tickets now: Dome Dynasty Premiere to be held April 22
The Dome Dynasty Premiere of "Legends in the Making: The Story of Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial Football" will be held on Monday, April 22 at the B&B Theatres in Ankeny. The event begins at 5:30 p.m. with a viewing for current Ankeny and Centennial football players, followed by another viewing for the community. Current Hawks and Jaguars need to … [Read more...] about Get your tickets now: Dome Dynasty Premiere to be held April 22
Hawkettes, Jaguars turn in strong performances at Waukee Invitational
The Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial girls' track teams tuned up for Thursday's Hawkette Relays with some strong performances at the Waukee Invitational on Tuesday. The meet was not scored, although team points were kept in the relay events for the Hy-Vee Cup. Waukee won the competition with 56 points. Ankeny tied for fourth in the 12-team field with 29 … [Read more...] about Hawkettes, Jaguars turn in strong performances at Waukee Invitational
Jaguars show mercy, finish off 11-0 victory in just 40 minutes
The Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team finally got a chance to open its season on Tuesday. The second-ranked Jaguars didn't let the opportunity go to waste. Centennial erupted for 11 goals in the first half and rolled to an 11-0 victory over visiting Fort Dodge. The game ended at halftime due to the mercy rule. "The team came out excited to play … [Read more...] about Jaguars show mercy, finish off 11-0 victory in just 40 minutes
Centennial boys’ tennis team wins 5 super-tiebreakers en route to 11-0 victory
Even without one of its top players, the Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team still rolled to an 11-0 victory at Marshalltown on Tuesday. The Jaguars played without junior Ryan Lofgren, their No. 2 singles player. "Ryan had a school conflict," said Centennial coach Tami Lewton, whose team improved its record to 2-0. "We were able to sweep them, but it … [Read more...] about Centennial boys’ tennis team wins 5 super-tiebreakers en route to 11-0 victory
Dome Dynasty Tease
The premiere of "Legends in the Making: The Story of Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial Football" will be held on Monday, April 22 at the B&B Theatres in Ankeny. … [Read more...] about Dome Dynasty Tease
Centennial is No. 2, Ankeny No. 4 in preseason girls’ soccer rankings
The Ankeny Centennial and Ankeny girls' soccer teams finished last season as the top two squads in Class 3A. The Jaguars and Hawkettes are beginning the 2019 season near the top as well. Centennial is ranked No. 2 in the Class 3A preseason rankings by the Iowa Girls' High School Athletic Union. Ankeny is ranked No. 4. The two Ankeny schools met in … [Read more...] about Centennial is No. 2, Ankeny No. 4 in preseason girls’ soccer rankings
‘Captain America’ leads the way as Jaguars finish 3-0 at I.C. West Invitational
Ankeny Centennial's Michael Brandt often resembles a superhero on the soccer pitch. The senior midfielder scored a goal in all three games as the Jaguars opened their season on Friday and Saturday with a trio of victories at the Iowa City West Invitational. Now, Brandt has a nickname courtesy of his head coach. "He's like Captain America," said … [Read more...] about ‘Captain America’ leads the way as Jaguars finish 3-0 at I.C. West Invitational
Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Olivia Wee, Centennial girls’ soccer
Senior defender Olivia Wee is one of the top returning players for the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team. She was named to the Class 3A all-tournament team after helping the Jaguars to their second state title in three years last season. Wee, an Iowa State recruit, scored two goals and had eight assists as a junior. She was selected to the Class 3A … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Olivia Wee, Centennial girls’ soccer
Jaguars look to continue their winning tradition under Petersen
It's been a smooth transition thus far for the new head coach of the Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team. Ryan Petersen took over the program after Emily Phommachack resigned at the end of last season. Petersen had already been working with some of the players. "The girls have been great," said Petersen, who played tennis in high school at … [Read more...] about Jaguars look to continue their winning tradition under Petersen
Girls’ track meet cut short after Johnston hurdler suffers injury
Thursday's Johnston Quadrangular girls' track meet was cut short due to a mishap in the 100 hurdles. One of Johnston's junior varsity hurdlers struck a hurdle late in the race and appeared to break her arm, according to Ankeny Centennial coach Andrew Kruzich. "Then she lost consciousness and went into a seizure," Kruzich said. "An ambulance came, there … [Read more...] about Girls’ track meet cut short after Johnston hurdler suffers injury
Oh, brother: Centennial’s Gabriel Vicker wins 3,200 at Waukee Earlybird meet
One of the best races at the Waukee Earlybird boys' track meet on Thursday came in the 3,200-meter run. The event featured a battle between two sets of brothers--Gabriel and Jonah Vicker of Ankeny Centennial and Travis and Tyler Loecke of Waukee. Gabriel Vicker pulled away at the end to win the race in a time of 9:53.67, edging Travis Loecke by about 3 … [Read more...] about Oh, brother: Centennial’s Gabriel Vicker wins 3,200 at Waukee Earlybird meet