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Motivated Jaguars topple Urbandale, claim outright Central Conference crown

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team didn't want to stew over a loss for 11 days. Thanks to a solid performance in Friday's showdown against visiting Urbandale, the Jaguars won't have to. Fifth-ranked Centennial posted a 2-0 victory over the No. 6 J-Hawks in the regular-season finale for both teams. Combined with No. 14 Ankeny's win over No. 15 … [Read more...] about Motivated Jaguars topple Urbandale, claim outright Central Conference crown

Revive Clinic and Spa Preps of the Week: Cameron Bush and Ryan Lofgren

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Ankeny Centennial junior Ryan Lofgren has earned a second consecutive trip to the state doubles tournament, while senior Cameron Bush helped the Ankeny boys' tennis team to a third-place finish in a district tournament on Friday at Johnston. Lofgren teamed up with Samson Densmore to win the district title at Ankeny. They defeated Dowling Catholic's Jack … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Preps of the Week: Cameron Bush and Ryan Lofgren

Hawkettes, Jaguars post road wins, remain tied for league lead

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The Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer teams remained in a tie for first place atop the CIML Central Conference as both squads posted road victories on Friday. Fourth-ranked Centennial recorded a 1-0 overtime win at Urbandale, while No. 5 Ankeny rolled to a 5-1 triumph at No. 10 Johnston. The Hawkettes and Jaguars are both 3-1 in the league with … [Read more...] about Hawkettes, Jaguars post road wins, remain tied for league lead

Hawks qualify for state meet in 17 events; Jaguars advance in 15

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Ankeny's Tim Sindt accomplished what he wanted to on Friday during a boys' Class 4A district track meet at Fort Dodge. The two-time state cross country champion qualified for the state meet in all three of his events, helping the Hawks to a third-place finish in the eight-team field. Ames easily won the district title with 171 points. Ankeny Centennial … [Read more...] about Hawks qualify for state meet in 17 events; Jaguars advance in 15

Centennial girls capture regional crown; Ankeny edges Ames for 2nd place

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Ankeny Centennial girls' track coach Andrew Kruzich was proud of his team's victory in Friday's Class 4A regional meet at Fort Dodge. But he was also delighted about Ankeny's performance. "I couldn't be prouder of our town," said Kruzich. "Ankeny was neck-and-neck with us the whole way. They really had a great meet." Centennial captured the team … [Read more...] about Centennial girls capture regional crown; Ankeny edges Ames for 2nd place

Centennial boys advance 3 players to state tennis tournament

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For the second year in a row, the Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team has qualified three players for the Class 2A state tournament later this month in Cedar Rapids. Sophomore Will Blevins won a district singles title on Friday at Ankeny, while teammates Samson Densmore and Ryan Lofgren combined to win the doubles crown. The Jaguars edged Dowling Catholic … [Read more...] about Centennial boys advance 3 players to state tennis tournament

Substate soccer pairings announced for Hawks, Jaguars

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team won't have to leave its home field in order to qualify for the state tournament, while the road to Cownie Soccer Park for crosstown rival Ankeny will go through the state tournament venue. The fifth-ranked Jaguars (12-3) will host the last two rounds of the Class 3A Region 4 tournament, beginning with a semifinal … [Read more...] about Substate soccer pairings announced for Hawks, Jaguars

Hawkettes, Jaguars to host regional soccer tournaments

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The Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer teams will both get to stay at home for regional play. The fifth-ranked Hawkettes (10-3) have been placed in Region 5 in Class 3A. The No. 4 Jaguars (9-3) have been placed in Region 6. Ankeny will host a regional semifinal against Mason City (8-4) on May 29 at 6 p.m. Those two teams will also meet in a … [Read more...] about Hawkettes, Jaguars to host regional soccer tournaments

A JUMP FOR JOY: Jaguars hold off Ankeny, move into tie for league lead

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Chris Allen's game plan didn't go according to script on Tuesday night. But somehow, his Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team still emerged with a win over its archrival. The sixth-ranked Jaguars got a goal from Elizabeth Overberg in the 45th minute and defeated No. 3 Ankeny, 1-0, in a CIML Central Conference showdown at Centennial. "We had some … [Read more...] about A JUMP FOR JOY: Jaguars hold off Ankeny, move into tie for league lead

Flip out, Charlie: Pritchard’s late heroics give Hawks 2-1 win over Centennial

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Ankeny's Charlie Pritchard likes to celebrate big goals with a backflip. On Tuesday, the senior forward scored perhaps the biggest goal of his high school soccer career. Pritchard dribbled down the left side of the field and fought off two defenders before finding the back of the net in the 67th minute to give the 14th-ranked Hawks a 2-1 victory at No. … [Read more...] about Flip out, Charlie: Pritchard’s late heroics give Hawks 2-1 win over Centennial

Jaguars drop 7-4 decision at Urbandale in regular-season finale

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The Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team closed out the regular season on Tuesday with a 7-4 loss at Urbandale in a CIML Central Conference dual meet. The Jaguars won a pair of matches in singles and two more in doubles, but it wasn't enough. They finished 1-4 in the conference and dropped to 7-4 overall, while Urbandale improved its records to 2-3 and … [Read more...] about Jaguars drop 7-4 decision at Urbandale in regular-season finale

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Meredith King, Centennial girls’ tennis

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Meredith King is a member of the Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team. Centennial coach Ryan Petersen called King a valuable player for the Jaguars. ​"Meredith always is a hard worker and always has a positive attitude," he said. "She is a good senior leader in her practice group and is always up for hitting with anyone. She's had a great season and … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Meredith King, Centennial girls’ tennis

More about Ankeny Fanatic’s future from Publisher Dan Holm

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Dear Citizens of Ankeny, Are you going to the Ankeny Derby at Ankeny Centennial on Tuesday night? If not, Ankeny Fanatic will be there to provide complete coverage of both the Jag-Hawk soccer games. That is what we do. When we launched Ankeny Fanatic in January of 2018, we did so to fill a void. We felt like the community of Ankeny, one of America's … [Read more...] about More about Ankeny Fanatic’s future from Publisher Dan Holm

Ankeny Derby raises funds for Pinky Swear Foundation

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McKenna Riebkes will be the Kid Captain for Tuesday's Jag-Hawk soccer games at Ankeny Centennial. She will be honored before the girls' game at 6 p.m. McKenna, a Pinky Swear All Star, lives in Ankeny with her mom (Jaime), her dad (Addison) and her brother (Ashton). She is a 5-year-old girl who was diagnosed with Stage 3 neuroblastoma right before her … [Read more...] about Ankeny Derby raises funds for Pinky Swear Foundation

‘He was definitely on my mind today’: Webb shoots 83 for ailing father

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Ankeny's Jaci Webb didn't play her best round of golf on Monday. But under the circumstances, it might have been. Webb shot an 83 in the Waukee Invitational at the Des Moines Golf and Country Club. She found out on Saturday that her dad, Jeff, has been diagnosed with a Stage 2/Grade 2 Glioma brain tumor. "He was definitely on my mind today," Webb … [Read more...] about ‘He was definitely on my mind today’: Webb shoots 83 for ailing father

Crosstown rivals gear up for top-10 showdowns at Ankeny Derby

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Tuesday's Ankeny Derby will feature a pair of top-10 soccer showdowns at Ankeny Centennial. In the opener, the sixth-ranked Centennial girls' team (1-1, 8-3) will host No. 3 Ankeny (2-0, 10-2) at 6 p.m. It will be a rematch of last year's Class 3A championship game, which was won by the Jaguars, 3-2. "I'm sure Ankeny will be fired up and rightfully … [Read more...] about Crosstown rivals gear up for top-10 showdowns at Ankeny Derby

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Will Overberg, Centennial boys’ soccer

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Senior Will Overberg has led the fifth-ranked Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team to a 12-2 record. Overberg leads the Jaguars with 13 goals. He has also racked up six assists for a team-high 32 points. Here is some inside info on Overberg: Congratulations on an outstanding season thus far. What has been the highlight for you? Thanks! It's tough … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Will Overberg, Centennial boys’ soccer