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Centennial is No. 2, Ankeny No. 4 in preseason girls’ soccer rankings

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

Jaguars win Cub Relays title, will compete at Waukee on Thursday

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If the Cub Relays on Tuesday at Nevada were any indication, the Ankeny Centennial boys' track team won't have any trouble putting together some strong relays this season. The Jaguars won nine events--including six relays--and captured the team title with 382 points. Boone placed second in the eight-team field with 366 points. It was the first outdoor … [Read more...] about Jaguars win Cub Relays title, will compete at Waukee on Thursday

Jaguars roll to 11-0 victory at Norwalk in their season opener

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Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis coach Tami Lewton wasn't sure if her team was ready for Tuesday's season opener at Norwalk. The Jaguars showed that they were. Centennial won all 11 matches in straight sets and rolled to an 11-0 victory over the Warriors. "It is a big adjustment to go from indoor training to outside playing," said Lewton. "We have … [Read more...] about Jaguars roll to 11-0 victory at Norwalk in their season opener

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Kendall Jorgensen, Centennial girls’ track

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Freshman Kendall Jorgensen is a member of the Ankeny Centennial girls' track team. She placed 18th in the 3,000 with a time of 12 minutes 27 seconds at the Wartburg Indoor Meet on Feb. 26. "We had two girls who were supposed to go to Wartburg that didn't get back from Minnesota in time--Katie Jensen and Addie Brooks--because the Centennial show choir got … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Kendall Jorgensen, Centennial girls’ track

Centennial boys’ tennis team returns 7 of its top 10 players

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When the Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team opens its season on Tuesday at Norwalk, the Jaguars will be able to put an experienced lineup on the courts. Centennial returns seven of the top 10 players from last year's squad that posted a 9-3 record. "We are hoping and planning on a great season," said Centennial coach Tami Lewton. "We lost our No. 2 … [Read more...] about Centennial boys’ tennis team returns 7 of its top 10 players

Jaguars are ‘even more hungry’ after OT loss in last year’s state tournament

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer players got a glimpse of what the state tournament is all about last season. The Jaguars advanced to the Class 3A tournament at Cownie Soccer Park before dropping a 2-1 overtime decision to Iowa City West in the quarterfinals. "Getting to state last year gave the boys a good taste of what it will take to do it again … [Read more...] about Jaguars are ‘even more hungry’ after OT loss in last year’s state tournament

Defending state champion Jaguars ‘see this season as new challenge’

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Here's a scary thought: the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team could be even better than a year ago, when the Jaguars captured their second state title in three seasons. Coach Chris Allen returns 11 players who started at some point last year. Seven of them have already committed to play for college programs, and two more college recruits have joined … [Read more...] about Defending state champion Jaguars ‘see this season as new challenge’

‘The product follows the process’: Jaguars looking to improve every day

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Although the weather has improved tremendously in the last week, the Ankeny Centennial girls' track team made the most of the snowy conditions during February and early March. "The indoor season is going as well as expected, given the weather," said Centennial coach Andrew Kruzich. "We don't have the indoor track surfaces of some of our competitor … [Read more...] about ‘The product follows the process’: Jaguars looking to improve every day

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Meg Ridout, Centennial girls’ track

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Senior Meg Ridout is one of seven returning state qualifiers for the Ankeny Centennial girls' track team. Ridout ran on the fifth-place shuttle hurdle relay team that set a school record at the Class 4A state meet. She also ran on the 11th-place 4x100 relay. Here is some inside info on Ridout: How is the indoor season going thus far? The indoor … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Meg Ridout, Centennial girls’ track

Despite heavy losses, Jaguars boast 12 returning state qualifiers

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It won't be easy for the Ankeny Centennial boys' track team to duplicate the success of last year's squad. The Jaguars placed fifth in the Class 4A state meet with 43 points, the highest finish in school history. But five of the top performers from that squad will have to be replaced. State champion Riley Moss graduated after setting an all-time Iowa … [Read more...] about Despite heavy losses, Jaguars boast 12 returning state qualifiers

Centennial’s Cole to play tennis at Grand View University

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James Cole wasn't ready to stop playing competitive tennis. Now, he won't have to. The Ankeny Centennial senior has committed to play for Grand View University next year. He picked the Vikings after visiting several other schools. "It was a tough decision," Cole said. "I visited some colleges and all of them seemed alike. Most were bigger schools … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Cole to play tennis at Grand View University

Ankeny duo named to all-conference first team along with McCullough

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The CIML Central Conference boys' basketball first team includes a trio of players from Ankeny. Senior guard Dillon Carlson and junior guard Braxton Bayless of Ankeny were both named to the team along with junior forward Cody McCullough of Ankeny Centennial. The all-conference teams were selected by the league's coaches. Bayless led the Hawks to a 13-8 … [Read more...] about Ankeny duo named to all-conference first team along with McCullough

Petersen to coach Centennial girls’ golf; Smith takes over Ankeny boys’ tennis program

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John Petersen always thought he'd be a head golf coach someday. Steve Smith never thought he'd pursue a high school coaching position. Now, both of them are getting ready to tackle new challenges this spring. Petersen, the former Ankeny boys' basketball and assistant boys' tennis coach, has taken over the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf program. He … [Read more...] about Petersen to coach Centennial girls’ golf; Smith takes over Ankeny boys’ tennis program