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Jaguars rally past No. 2 Johnston, earn smoothies from DeJong

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The Johnston girls' basketball team had a chance on Friday to move closer to the CIML Central Conference championship. After leading most of the way, however, the visiting Dragons couldn't put Ankeny Centennial away. The 12th-ranked Jaguars rallied in the final 2 minutes for a 50-48 victory, handing No. 2 Johnston its first conference loss. Meg Burns … [Read more...] about Jaguars rally past No. 2 Johnston, earn smoothies from DeJong

Kelling, Centennial boys hand Dragons their first conference loss

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When the Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball team appeared to be on the verge of blowing an 11-point lead in Friday's game against visiting Johnston, Preston Kelling refused to let it happen. Kelling scored on back-to-back drives to the basket in the final 2 minutes to help seal the Jaguars' 53-46 victory. His layup with 1:44 left ended a 9-0 run by the … [Read more...] about Kelling, Centennial boys hand Dragons their first conference loss

Owens reaches 100-win milestone, helps Jaguars to victory over Dowling

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Eric Owens earned his 100th career victory to help the Ankeny Centennial wrestlers to a 50-17 triumph at Dowling Catholic on Thursday. Owens, who is ranked sixth at 145 pounds, reached the milestone by pinning Max Derry in 2 minutes 46 seconds. "I always had the goal of getting 100 wins since my freshman year," said Owens. "I thought I would never get … [Read more...] about Owens reaches 100-win milestone, helps Jaguars to victory over Dowling

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Jackie Wells, Ankeny Centennial wrestling

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Sophomore Jackie Wells is a member of the Ankeny Centennial wrestling team. He has already enjoyed a lot of success on the mat this season. "Jackie stepped into the lineup at 220 (pounds) during the Centennial Duals (on Dec. 8) and wrestled really well," said Centennial coach Jay Groth. "He won his JV match against Ankeny (on Dec. 13) by fall, won the JV … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Jackie Wells, Ankeny Centennial wrestling

Revive Clinic and Spa Preps of the Week: Christina Angran and Brandon Schumacher, Ankeny bowlers

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Senior Christina Angran and junior Brandon Schumacher are two of the leaders on the Ankeny bowling teams. Schumacher has led the Ankeny boys' squad to a 2-4 record. He paces the Hawks with a 401.4 series average. Angran has helped the Ankeny girls' team to a 1-5 mark. She ranks second among the Hawkettes with a 299.3 average. Here is some inside … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Preps of the Week: Christina Angran and Brandon Schumacher, Ankeny bowlers

The Gift of Life: Shirley resumes coaching career after double lung transplant

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When Garland Shirley wakes up on Christmas morning, he won't need to go searching for a gift under the tree. The former Ankeny Centennial softball coach has already been given the ultimate present. The gift of life. Shirley, 46, was the recipient of a double lung transplant on Nov. 14, 2017, at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. More than 13 months … [Read more...] about The Gift of Life: Shirley resumes coaching career after double lung transplant

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Meg Burns, Centennial girls’ basketball

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Junior guard Meg Burns has helped the 12th-ranked Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball team to a 6-4 record. She scored a season-high 13 points in the Jaguars' 62-40 victory over then-No. 6 Dowling Catholic on Tuesday. Burns is averaging 8.0 points per game. She leads the Jaguars in 3-point goals and is shooting 32.7 percent from behind the arc … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Meg Burns, Centennial girls’ basketball

Jaguars snap out of shooting slump with victory at Urbandale

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After scoring a combined 65 points in its previous two games, the Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball team nearly matched that total in just 32 minutes on Friday. The Jaguars placed four players in double figures and rolled to a 64-37 victory at Urbandale. "We needed a win before the break big time," said Centennial point guard Tyler Rodgers, who … [Read more...] about Jaguars snap out of shooting slump with victory at Urbandale

Urbandale girls hold off Centennial to earn first conference victory

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During the preseason, Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball coach Scott DeJong pointed out the strength of the six teams in the CIML Central Conference. "Legitimately, you could finish fifth or sixth in our conference and be a strong state tournament contender," DeJong said. On Friday, Urbandale showed that DeJong knew what he was talking about. The … [Read more...] about Urbandale girls hold off Centennial to earn first conference victory

Opposing coach: Hawk swimmers are “No. 1 in the state for a reason”

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Even when the Ankeny boys' swimming team isn't at the top of its game, the Hawks have rarely been challenged this season. That was the case again on Thursday, when top-ranked Ankeny won nine of the 11 events and rolled to a 131-39 triumph at Fort Dodge. The Hawks raised their record to 4-0-1 and have now posted an average margin of victory of nearly 82 … [Read more...] about Opposing coach: Hawk swimmers are “No. 1 in the state for a reason”

Hawks, Hawkettes bowl their way to season-high scores

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Both Ankeny bowling teams posted a season-high score on Thursday, but only one of the squads was able to come away with a victory. The Ankeny boys' team defeated Southeast Polk by a score of 2,904 to 2,859. The Rams won the girls' meet by a score of 2,500 to 2,444. The dual meet was held at Great Escape, which serves as the home venue for both … [Read more...] about Hawks, Hawkettes bowl their way to season-high scores

Jaguars stomp Urbandale, head into holiday break with 9-0 record

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It didn't take long for the Ankeny Centennial wrestlers to earn their ninth dual-meet win of the season on Thursday. The Jaguars recorded six falls, five of them in the opening period, en route to a 64-17 victory at Urbandale. Another match ended early due to injury time, and the J-Hawks also forfeited at three of the upper weights. Centennial's Jackie … [Read more...] about Jaguars stomp Urbandale, head into holiday break with 9-0 record

Jaguars hit the boards, shut down Clark and roll to 62-40 victory

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If there was one play that summed up the Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball team's victory over visiting Dowling Catholic on Tuesday, it came in the final minute of the game. The 10th-ranked Jaguars were already ahead by 20 points when senior Rachel Schon stepped to the free-throw line for a bonus opportunity. Her first attempt bounced off the back of … [Read more...] about Jaguars hit the boards, shut down Clark and roll to 62-40 victory

Struggling Centennial boys fall to 2-5 overall with loss to Maroons

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The shooting woes for the Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball team went from bad to worse on Tuesday night. The Jaguars shot just 25 percent from the field (9-of-36) and lost to visiting Dowling Catholic, 50-32, in a CIML Central Conference game. It was the fewest points ever scored by Centennial in its six-year history, and it came just four days after … [Read more...] about Struggling Centennial boys fall to 2-5 overall with loss to Maroons

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Caleb Van Meter, Centennial boys’ basketball

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Caleb Van Meter is one of the top reserves on the Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball team. Van Meter, a junior guard, has helped Centennial to a 2-5 record. He is averaging 1.2 points and 1.2 rebounds per game. Van Meter scored four points and had two assists in the Jaguars' 62-45 victory over Southeast Polk in their season opener on Nov. 27. … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Caleb Van Meter, Centennial boys’ basketball

Ankeny bowlers defeat North for their first victory of season

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Persistence has paid off for the Ankeny bowling teams. The Hawks and Hawkettes each earned their first victory of the season on Monday, defeating visiting Des Moines North at Great Escape. Both Ankeny teams improved their record to 1-4. "I'm so proud of our performance," said Ankeny coach Hannah Munson. "We swept the house--every Ankeny team won (both … [Read more...] about Ankeny bowlers defeat North for their first victory of season

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Nic Leo, Ankeny Centennial wrestling

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Senior Nic Leo captured an individual title at 182 pounds to help the Ankeny Centennial wrestlers to a runner-up finish in the Don Miller Invitational on Saturday at Fort Dodge. The fifth-ranked Leo raised his record to 16-1 with an 8-1 decision over fourth-ranked Zach Needham of Dallas Center-Grimes. Leo also helped the ninth-ranked Jaguars to … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Nic Leo, Ankeny Centennial wrestling

Centennial’s Monroe, Neils, Leo earn crowns at Miller Invite

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The Ankeny Centennial wrestlers crowned three individual champions in the Don Miller Invitational on Saturday at Fort Dodge, where the Jaguars earned a second-place finish in the 12-team tournament. Top-ranked Ben Monroe at 132 pounds, third-ranked Logan Neils at 170 and fifth-ranked Nic Leo at 182 each captured an individual title. Teammate Lane Pruisner … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Monroe, Neils, Leo earn crowns at Miller Invite