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New Ankeny bowling coach ‘excited to begin journey’

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Hannah Munson is anxious to get to work with the Ankeny boys' and girls' bowling teams. The Hawks and Hawkettes will begin practice on Wednesday under the direction of Munson, who was named the head coach of the bowling program in July. She becomes Ankeny's sixth different head coach in the last six years. "We've had some tryouts, and all of the kids … [Read more...] about New Ankeny bowling coach ‘excited to begin journey’

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Riley Morgan, Centennial volleyball

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Senior setter Riley Morgan helped the Ankeny Centennial volleyball team to its fourth state championship in five years last week at the U.S. Cellular Center in Cedar Rapids. She dished out 34 assists as the second-ranked Jaguars swept No. 1 Cedar Falls in the Class 5A title match on Friday. Morgan finished her career with more than 1,000 assists, … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Riley Morgan, Centennial volleyball

BACK ON TOP: Jaguars dethrone Cedar Falls for their 4th state title

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The Ankeny Centennial volleyball team was not at full strength when the Jaguars lost to Cedar Falls at the Centennial Invitational on Aug. 25. The top-ranked Tigers discovered on Friday that one player can make a huge difference, especially when she's 6-foot-1 and can jump out of the gym. Devyn Robinson had 12 kills and three blocks to help the No. 2 … [Read more...] about BACK ON TOP: Jaguars dethrone Cedar Falls for their 4th state title

Sauer named all-tournament team captain for 2nd time in 3 years

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When Kenna Sauer was a sophomore in 2016, she enjoyed a dream season for the Ankeny Centennial volleyball team, earning all-tournament team captain honors after leading the Jaguars to the Class 5A state title. Sauer may have topped herself on Friday. The senior outside hitter smashed a kill from the left side to give second-ranked Centennial its fourth … [Read more...] about Sauer named all-tournament team captain for 2nd time in 3 years

The numbers behind Centennial’s stunning sweep over No. 1 Cedar Falls

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How did the Ankeny Centennial volleyball team pull off a stunning sweep in the Class 5A championship match against top-ranked Cedar Falls, which had dropped only two sets all year and entered the final with a 75-match winning streak? The numbers tell part of the story: * The Jaguars outhit Cedar Falls by a .266 to .168 margin. Both teams racked up 42 … [Read more...] about The numbers behind Centennial’s stunning sweep over No. 1 Cedar Falls

Jaguars outlast Valley in epic five-set semifinal thriller

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The jubilant voices of Ankeny Centennial volleyball players Devyn Robinson and Kenna Sauer could be heard in the bowels of the U.S. Cellular Center long before the duo entered the media interview room on Thursday at the state tournament in Cedar Rapids. When Robinson and Sauer finally made their entrance along with Centennial coach Jessica Rinehart, all … [Read more...] about Jaguars outlast Valley in epic five-set semifinal thriller

Jaguars hold off Dowling Catholic, earn rematch against No. 3 Valley

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There was no panic in the huddle after the Ankeny Centennial volleyball team lost to Dowling Catholic in Set 3 of a Class 5A quarterfinal at the state tournament on Tuesday. The Jaguars knew what they had to do. "I think what we have that the other teams don't is that we all trust each other," said Centennial middle hitter Megan Lively. "We all knew … [Read more...] about Jaguars hold off Dowling Catholic, earn rematch against No. 3 Valley

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Kenedy Balentine, Ankeny Centennial volleyball

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Senior Kenedy Balentine of the Ankeny Centennial volleyball team is the Ankeny Fanatic Sub of the Week sponsored by Blimpie. Balentine has helped second-ranked Centennial to a 39-3 record and a sixth consecutive appearance in the state tournament. She had six digs to help the Jaguars to a victory over No. 7 Dowling Catholic in the Class 5A quarterfinals … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Kenedy Balentine, Ankeny Centennial volleyball

Ankeny assistant Delaney named Centennial softball coach

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Brett Delaney took advantage of a second opportunity to apply for the head softball coaching position at Ankeny Centennial. This time, he got it. The Ankeny assistant has been named the Jaguars' head coach. His hiring was approved by the Ankeny School Board on Monday night. "I'm pretty excited," Delaney said. "It's been a fun process to go through, … [Read more...] about Ankeny assistant Delaney named Centennial softball coach

Jaguars, Hawkettes ready for showdowns against WDM rivals

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The second-ranked Ankeny Centennial volleyball team will face a familiar opponent in the quarterfinals of the Class 5A state tournament on Tuesday. So will sixth-ranked Ankeny. The Jaguars (38-3) will play No. 7 Dowling Catholic (29-12) at noon on Court Two at the U.S. Cellular Center in Cedar Rapids. The match will be followed by a showdown between … [Read more...] about Jaguars, Hawkettes ready for showdowns against WDM rivals

Rumley defends 50 free title, leads Ankeny to 4th-place finish

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Before turning their clocks back on Saturday night, the members of the Ankeny girls' swimming team turned back the clock on Saturday afternoon during the state meet at Marshalltown, repeating some of their performances from last year. Jasmine Rumley defended her state title in the 50 freestyle and repeated her second-place finish in the 100 freestyle. She … [Read more...] about Rumley defends 50 free title, leads Ankeny to 4th-place finish

Peters earns 14th-place finish in state diving meet

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Ankeny's Erica Peters was the only freshman placewinner in the state diving meet on Saturday morning at Marshalltown. Peters placed 14th in a field of 32 competitors with 386.35 points. She scored three team points for the Hawkettes, who sit in 10th place heading into the swimming finals, which begin at 4 p.m. Jayna Misra of Ames easily defended her … [Read more...] about Peters earns 14th-place finish in state diving meet

Rumley, Doruska advance to Saturday’s championship finals in 2 events

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Jasmine Rumley accomplished what she set out to do on Friday at the girls' state swimming meet in Marshalltown. So did some of her Ankeny teammates. Competing in the first-ever preliminaries of the state meet, Rumley easily qualified for Saturday's championship final in both the 50 and 100 freestyle events. "I was very happy with my times," Rumley … [Read more...] about Rumley, Doruska advance to Saturday’s championship finals in 2 events

Jaguars, Hawkettes dominate all-conference volleyball team

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During the regular season, the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial volleyball teams dominated their other opponents in the CIML Central Conference, sweeping every match in three sets. That allowed the two squads to battle each other for the conference title on Oct. 2, when the Jaguars swept Ankeny on the Hawkettes' home court. It's not a surprise, then, that … [Read more...] about Jaguars, Hawkettes dominate all-conference volleyball team

Ankeny swimmers looking to improve on last year’s fourth-place finish

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After placing fourth at last year's state meet, the Ankeny girls' swimming team is looking to move into the top three at this year's meet, which begins on Friday at the Marshalltown YMCA. Second-ranked Ames is seeking its eighth state title in nine years, but the Little Cyclones could be challenged by CIML rival Dowling Catholic, last year's runner-up. … [Read more...] about Ankeny swimmers looking to improve on last year’s fourth-place finish

Sweet and Sauer: Centennial star earns All-American honors

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It isn't easy for someone to stand out on the Ankeny Centennial volleyball team. Senior outside hitter Kenna Sauer still manages to do it. Sauer, who has led the Jaguars to a 38-3 record and a trip to next week's state tournament, has been named to the 13th annual Under Armour All-America teams. She was a second-team selection. "I honestly didn't … [Read more...] about Sweet and Sauer: Centennial star earns All-American honors

The tradition continues: Jaguars advance to state for 6th straight year

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For many high school volleyball teams in Iowa, earning a trip to the state tournament in Cedar Rapids is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. But Ankeny Centennial is not an ordinary volleyball program. For the second-ranked Jaguars, qualifying for state has become an annual tradition. Centennial advanced to the Class 5A tournament with a 25-6, 25-14, … [Read more...] about The tradition continues: Jaguars advance to state for 6th straight year

State volleyball tourney berths on the line at Ankeny, Centennial

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Just one more win is all that separates the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial volleyball teams from earning a trip to next week's Class 5A state tournament. Both squads will host a regional final on Monday at 7 p.m. The second-ranked Jaguars (37-3) will face Sioux City East (20-20), while the No. 6 Hawkettes (30-12) will meet Ames (12-23) for the third time … [Read more...] about State volleyball tourney berths on the line at Ankeny, Centennial