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Centennial’s Allen named finalist for National Coach of the Year

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Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer coach Chris Allen has been named a finalist for National Coach of the Year by the National High School Athletic Coaches Association. Eight finalists from across the nation in 19 different recognized sports will be honored during the National Coach of the Year Awards Banquet, which will take place at the NHSACA’s national … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Allen named finalist for National Coach of the Year

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Mason Keinroth, Ankeny boys’ swimming

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Senior Mason Keinroth is one of the top performers on the Ankeny boys' swimming team. He has helped the Hawks to a 6-0-1 dual record and a No. 1 ranking in the state. Keinroth won the 200 individual medley and the 100 breaststroke to help Ankeny to a 109-61 victory over No. 8 Ames on Thursday at Trail Point Aquatics Center. He also swam on a pair of … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Mason Keinroth, Ankeny boys’ swimming

Jaguars topple Johnston, capture CIML Central Conference championship

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The CIML Central Conference wrestling title was at stake on Thursday at Ankeny Centennial. The Jaguars, who are fourth in the Class 3A dual rankings, captured the league crown with a 44-24 victory over No. 13 Johnston. "It was nice to win it," said Centennial coach Jay Groth. "We mentioned it a few times in practice this week, but our guys definitely … [Read more...] about Jaguars topple Johnston, capture CIML Central Conference championship

Ankeny swimmers win all 11 events against defending state champs

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The seniors on the Ankeny boys' swimming team completed their dual-meet season in style. The top-ranked Hawks won all 11 events and cruised to a 109-61 victory over No. 8 Ames, the defending state champion, on Thursday at Trail Point Aquatics Center. They finished with records of 2-0-1 in the CIML Central Conference and 6-0-1 overall. Mason Keinroth … [Read more...] about Ankeny swimmers win all 11 events against defending state champs

Tetmeyer sets school record with 253 game at Fort Dodge

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Ankeny bowler Isabel Tetmeyer enjoyed a record-setting night during Thursday's meet against Fort Dodge at Ridgewood Lanes. Tetmeyer, a sophomore, bowled a career-high 468 series in the girls' meet. "Isabel had an amazing 253 game," said Ankeny coach Hannah Munson. "She beat the highest girls' game in Ankeny history." Tetmeyer nearly set another … [Read more...] about Tetmeyer sets school record with 253 game at Fort Dodge

Locure overcomes foul trouble, leads North boys to victory over Jaguars

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Des Moines North basketball star Tyreke Locure got into some foul trouble during Tuesday's game against visiting Ankeny Centennial. But the senior point guard, who has often been plagued by foul problems, knows how to handle those situations. He picked up three fouls in the first quarter and got his fourth foul in the third quarter, but did not foul … [Read more...] about Locure overcomes foul trouble, leads North boys to victory over Jaguars

Centennial girls roll past North for their 4th consecutive victory

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There won't be any more cupcakes on the schedule for the Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball team. The 12th-ranked Jaguars rolled to a 67-19 victory at Des Moines North on Tuesday, extending their winning streak to four games. But the schedule only gets tougher from here on out. Six of Centennial's seven remaining opponents are currently ranked. The … [Read more...] about Centennial girls roll past North for their 4th consecutive victory

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Easton Becker, Ankeny boys’ bowling

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Senior Easton Becker is a member of the Ankeny boys' bowling team. Becker has helped the Hawks to a 3-5 record. He currently boasts a 294 series average. "Easton has been a respectable and kind student-athlete that works very hard to do his best at everything he does," said Ankeny coach Hannah Munson. "Not only does he have time to bowl, but he also … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Easton Becker, Ankeny boys’ bowling

Jaguars crown 4 champs, top Ankeny for 5th straight Bob Sharp title

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Ben Monroe and the Ankeny Centennial wrestlers once again walked out of the Ankeny High School gym with the Bob Sharp Invitational championship trophy. For Monroe and his teammates, however, there are bigger goals on the horizon. "We wanted to win the tournament, but the real goal is to win a state dual team and traditional state title," said Monroe, … [Read more...] about Jaguars crown 4 champs, top Ankeny for 5th straight Bob Sharp title

Revive Clinic and Spa Preps of the Week: Hoop stars Cody and Sara McCullough

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Cousins Sara and Cody McCullough have grown up on the opposite sides of Ankeny's crosstown rivalry. Sara, a senior forward, is the leading scorer and rebounder for the Ankeny girls' basketball team, which dropped a 47-32 decision at Ankeny Centennial on Friday. The Northern Iowa recruit has averaged 13.8 points and 8.4 rebounds per game while helping the … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Preps of the Week: Hoop stars Cody and Sara McCullough

Hawks lead from start to finish, complete sweep of crosstown rival

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With its four-guard lineup, the Ankeny boys' basketball team is almost always giving up some size to its opponents. But that makes the Hawks difficult to match up with as well. Ankeny again relied on its quickness to post a 61-51 victory at Ankeny Centennial on Friday, completing a sweep of the season series. The Hawks got 20 points from Braxton … [Read more...] about Hawks lead from start to finish, complete sweep of crosstown rival

Keahna-Harris emerges as major force in Jaguars’ victory over Ankeny

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In her first two seasons on the Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball team, forward Alexandria Keahna-Harris served as a role player for the Jaguars. Now, the 5-foot-10 junior is becoming a major force for coach Scott DeJong's squad. On Friday, Keahna-Harris scored a game-high 12 points and also grabbed six rebounds to lead the 12th-ranked Jaguars to a … [Read more...] about Keahna-Harris emerges as major force in Jaguars’ victory over Ankeny

Jaguars rout Ames, will wrestle Johnston Thursday for Central Conference title

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Even though the Ankeny Centennial wrestlers haven't talked about it, the Jaguars are now in position to capture the outright CIML Central Conference championship. Fourth-ranked Centennial celebrated its Senior Night on Thursday with a 75-6 thumping of visiting Ames. The unbeaten Jaguars improved their records to 4-0 in the league and 16-0 … [Read more...] about Jaguars rout Ames, will wrestle Johnston Thursday for Central Conference title