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Girls’ pairings announced: Hawkettes, Jaguars to host 5A regional semifinals

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The Class 5A regional basketball pairings have been announced by the Iowa Girls' High School Athletic Union. Ankeny has been placed in Region 2, while Ankeny Centennial has been placed in Region 8. The Hawkettes (7-10) are seeded second in their bracket. They will host a semifinal game against Des Moines East (9-7) or Des Moines North (2-14) on Feb. 16 at … [Read more...] about Girls’ pairings announced: Hawkettes, Jaguars to host 5A regional semifinals

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Scott Talmadge, Ankeny Centennial wrestling

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Sophomore Scott Talmadge is a member of the Ankeny Centennial wrestling team. Talmadge has helped the Jaguars to a 17-0 record and a No. 3 ranking in Class 3A according to the Iowa Wrestling Coaches Association dual rankings. "Scott has done a great job filling in at 126 pounds and has wrestled tough and worked hard to overcome an early season … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Scott Talmadge, Ankeny Centennial wrestling

Dinnebier, Warriors snap 7-game losing streak to Centennial girls

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The Waukee girls' basketball team finally found a way to beat Ankeny Centennial. The emergence of sophomore guard Katie Dinnebier had a lot to do with it. Dinnebier scored 18 of her 26 points in the second half to lead the eighth-ranked Warriors to a 63-52 victory at No. 11 Centennial on Saturday. The win snapped Waukee's seven-game losing streak … [Read more...] about Dinnebier, Warriors snap 7-game losing streak to Centennial girls

No. 1 Waukee boys are ‘well-oiled machine’ in victory over Jaguars

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A season-ending knee injury to one of its best players hasn't slowed down the Waukee boys' basketball team. The top-ranked Warriors improved their record to 13-0 with a 59-36 victory at Ankeny Centennial on Saturday. They are one of only 12 remaining unbeaten teams in the state. It was Waukee's second game without senior guard Noah Hart, who underwent … [Read more...] about No. 1 Waukee boys are ‘well-oiled machine’ in victory over Jaguars

Jaguars, Hawks crown 2 individual champs at CIML Invitational

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Friday's CIML Invitational at Southeast Polk was like a mini-state wrestling tournament. Both Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial enjoyed a lot of success, crowning a pair of individual champions. The Jaguars and Hawks also earned top-five finishes in the 17-team field. "It was probably as much fun coaching as I've had in the six years that I've been (the … [Read more...] about Jaguars, Hawks crown 2 individual champs at CIML Invitational

Jaguars overcome Clark’s 40 points, rally past Dowling for huge win

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Don't ever count out the Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball team. After scoring just 13 points in the first half of Friday's game at Dowling Catholic, the Jaguars appeared to be on their way to a loss that would have allowed third-ranked Johnston to clinch at least a share of the CIML Central Conference title. But a different Centennial team emerged … [Read more...] about Jaguars overcome Clark’s 40 points, rally past Dowling for huge win

Dowling Catholic boys hand Jaguars their fourth consecutive loss

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It's been a tough year for the Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball team. On Friday night, things went from bad to worse for the Jaguars, who dropped a 53-50 decision at Dowling Catholic before their bus broke down on the way home. "You coach long enough, and you're going to get a little bit of everything," said Centennial coach Bob Fontana. "That's … [Read more...] about Dowling Catholic boys hand Jaguars their fourth consecutive loss

Class 4A boys’ basketball substate assignments announced

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The road to Wells Fargo Arena won't be an easy one for the Ankeny boys' basketball team. It will likely be even tougher for Ankeny Centennial. The Class 4A substate assignments have been announced by the Iowa High School Athletic Association. Pairings will be posted the second week of February, but both the Hawks and Jaguars could face formidable … [Read more...] about Class 4A boys’ basketball substate assignments announced

Ankeny bowlers sweep Dowling; Tetmeyer sets more school records

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Thursday was a good night for the Ankeny boys' bowling team. It was even better for Isabel Tetmeyer and the Ankeny girls' squad. Tetmeyer set a pair of school records with a 279 game and a 483 series to lead the Hawkettes to a victory over visiting Dowling Catholic at Great Escape. They won the meet by a score of 2,389 to 1,691 to raise their records … [Read more...] about Ankeny bowlers sweep Dowling; Tetmeyer sets more school records

Centennial’s Rodgers accepts PWO offer from Iowa State’s Campbell

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The weight has been lifted off Tyler Rodgers' shoulders. The Ankeny Centennial defensive back has decided to play football for Iowa State. He has accepted a preferred walk-on offer from head coach Matt Campbell. "I'm very excited. I'm glad it's finally all over now," said Rodgers. "It was very stressful. It was constantly on my mind, so I'm very … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Rodgers accepts PWO offer from Iowa State’s Campbell

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