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Volleyball pairings announced: Eagles, Hawkettes, Jaguars earn top seeds

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The Ankeny, Ankeny Centennial and Ankeny Christian Academy volleyball teams have all been awarded top seeds for regional play by the Iowa Girls' High School Athletic Union. The third-ranked Hawkettes (25-6) will host Cedar Rapids Jefferson (6-20) or Des Moines East (5-18) in a Class 5A regional semifinal on Thursday, Oct. 22 at 7 p.m. With a win, they … [Read more...] about Volleyball pairings announced: Eagles, Hawkettes, Jaguars earn top seeds

‘This is a special group’: Ankeny swimmers honor 10 seniors during loss to Maroons

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The outcome of Tuesday's dual meet at Trail Point Aquatics Center wasn't the primary concern for Dustin Rhoads. The Ankeny girls' swimming coach just wanted his athletes to enjoy their Senior Night. "Tonight was all about celebrating our 10 seniors," Rhoads said after his seventh-ranked squad dropped a 114-72 decision to No. 1 Dowling Catholic. "Senior … [Read more...] about ‘This is a special group’: Ankeny swimmers honor 10 seniors during loss to Maroons

‘It was a tough day’: Jaguars struggle with windy conditions, quick greens in LeMars

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The season came to an end on Monday for the Ankeny Centennial boys' golf team. The Jaguars shot a 312 in a Class 4A district meet at Willow Creek in LeMars, but it wasn't good enough to place among the top three squads. "It was a tough day," said Centennial coach Andrew Reedy. "We battled some wind and quick greens, and the kids struggled with … [Read more...] about ‘It was a tough day’: Jaguars struggle with windy conditions, quick greens in LeMars

Ankeny is No. 3, Centennial No. 23 in first Class 5A RPI football rankings from IHSAA

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The Ankeny football team is No. 3 in Class 5A in the first RPI rankings of the season from the Iowa High School Athletic Association. Southeast Polk (6-0), the lone remaining unbeaten team, is No. 1 with an RPI of .7078. The Rams are just ahead of No. 2 Johnston (5-1), which has an RPI of .7063 after handing Ankeny its first loss, 27-0, on Friday. The … [Read more...] about Ankeny is No. 3, Centennial No. 23 in first Class 5A RPI football rankings from IHSAA

Former Centennial coach Groth inducted into National Wrestling Hall of Fame

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Former Ankeny Centennial coach Jay Groth was inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame on Saturday in Des Moines. Groth was officially enshrined during the annual meeting of the Iowa Wrestling Coaches and Officials Association at the Airport Holiday Inn. "It's very humbling," said Groth, who retired at the end of last season after 34 years as a … [Read more...] about Former Centennial coach Groth inducted into National Wrestling Hall of Fame

‘We had a good day of racing’: Ankeny swimmers place 2nd at Marcussen Invite

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After not competing for 10 days, the Ankeny girls' swimming team returned to action on Saturday and placed second among 10 squads in the 48th Marcussen Invitational at Cedar Falls. Seventh-ranked Ankeny racked up 343 points despite winning no events. Coach Dustin Rhoads' team raised its overall record to 13-4 on the season. No. 3 Cedar Falls easily … [Read more...] about ‘We had a good day of racing’: Ankeny swimmers place 2nd at Marcussen Invite

‘We just weren’t consistent enough’: Jags’ playoff hopes take hit with loss to Valley

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Ankeny Centennial's quest for a berth to the Class 5A football playoffs took another hit on Friday night at Ankeny Stadium. Valley quarterback Jack Tracy threw for touchdowns on his first three passes and the Tigers went on to defeat Centennial, 45-20, in a matchup of teams desperate for a victory to bolster their postseason hopes. Valley ended a … [Read more...] about ‘We just weren’t consistent enough’: Jags’ playoff hopes take hit with loss to Valley

Jaguars defeat 3 ranked foes, fall to No. 6 Iowa City West in East vs. West Showdown

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The Ankeny Centennial volleyball team bounced back from Tuesday's loss at top-ranked Waukee Northwest by winning three of four matches in the East vs. West Showdown on Saturday at Xtream Arena in Coralville. The No. 5 Jaguars, who were again without injured senior Ellie Pollock, improved to 19-7 on the season. "The Jags were great today!" said … [Read more...] about Jaguars defeat 3 ranked foes, fall to No. 6 Iowa City West in East vs. West Showdown

‘Missouri St. checked all the boxes’: Centennial’s Spiegel commits to Bears

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The recruiting process only lasted about a month for Ankeny Centennial softball standout Peyten Spiegel. The junior pitcher announced on Friday that she has verbally committed to play for Missouri State. "Starting on Sept 1 I wasn’t sure what to expect, but when I received calls and texts from all over I knew this wasn’t going to be an easy process," … [Read more...] about ‘Missouri St. checked all the boxes’: Centennial’s Spiegel commits to Bears

‘I am so proud of the growth’: Centennial girls end season with 5-0 loss to Johnston

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The Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team was hoping to pull off a gigantic upset on Saturday. With a trip to the state team tournament at stake, Johnston refused to let it happen. The host Dragons defeated Centennial, 5-0, in a Class 2A regional final. The Jaguars finished the season with a 6-10 record. "While the result wasn’t what we hoped for, I … [Read more...] about ‘I am so proud of the growth’: Centennial girls end season with 5-0 loss to Johnston

‘The girls continue to peak’: Jaguars oust Ottumwa, will play Dragons for state berth

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The Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team has earned a rematch against CIML Conference rival Johnston. The Jaguars kept their season alive with a 5-2 victory over previously unbeaten Ottumwa in the semifinals of a Class 2A regional team tournament on Wednesday. The meet was moved indoors to the Punj Tennis Center in Fairfield due to rain. Centennial … [Read more...] about ‘The girls continue to peak’: Jaguars oust Ottumwa, will play Dragons for state berth

‘I miss her out there’: Without injured Pollock, Centennial gets swept by Wolves

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It's hard enough to beat the top-ranked Waukee Northwest volleyball team under normal circumstances. But without one of its senior leaders, No. 5 Ankeny Centennial faced an even bigger uphill climb. The Jaguars played without injured outside hitter Ellie Pollock and dropped a 25-18, 25-18, 25-9 decision on Tuesday at Northwest, which clinched at least … [Read more...] about ‘I miss her out there’: Without injured Pollock, Centennial gets swept by Wolves

Centennial, Ankeny golfers compete in tough conditions at Turk Bowman Invite

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Tuesday was another rainy day on the golf course for both the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial boys' teams. The Jaguars placed fifth among 13 squads in the Turk Bowman Invitational at Veenker Golf Course in Ames. They posted a score of 319 on one of the state's most difficult courses. Ankeny, meanwhile, finished 11th with a 364 total. Coach Mike … [Read more...] about Centennial, Ankeny golfers compete in tough conditions at Turk Bowman Invite

Centennial golfers shoot 327 in triangular to begin busy stretch of 3 meets in 4 days

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' golf team began a busy week by shooting a 327 in a CIML Conference triangular meet on Monday at River Valley Golf Course in Adel. The Jaguars finished their CIML regular season schedule with a 2-6 record after falling to both fourth-ranked Waukee Northwest and No. 5 Southeast Polk. The Wolves posted a 291 total to edge the Rams … [Read more...] about Centennial golfers shoot 327 in triangular to begin busy stretch of 3 meets in 4 days

‘Our team showed up strong today!’: Jags top Ankeny in 2A regional quarterfinal, 5-0

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The Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team was ready for the rematch against its crosstown rival. The Jaguars posted a 5-0 victory over Ankeny in the quarterfinals of a Class 2A regional team tournament on Monday at the Prairie Ridge courts. The Hawkettes had also lost to Centennial, 11-0, a month ago. "Our team showed up strong today!" said Centennial … [Read more...] about ‘Our team showed up strong today!’: Jags top Ankeny in 2A regional quarterfinal, 5-0

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Jax Alvarez, Centennial boys’ cross country

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Senior Jax Alvarez has led the Ankeny Centennial boys' cross country team to a No. 14 ranking in Class 4A from the Iowa Association of Track Coaches. He is ranked seventh as an individual. Alvarez earned a top-10 finish in the prestigious Gans Creek Classic on Friday at Columbia, Mo. He placed sixth in a field of 316 runners with a time of 15 minutes 11.8 … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Jax Alvarez, Centennial boys’ cross country

‘Urbandale is a good team’: J-Hawks rally from early 14-0 deficit to beat Centennial

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A fast start ignited the Ankeny Centennial football team to a 14-0 lead over visiting Urbandale on Friday at Ankeny Stadium. Unfortunately, the Jaguars couldn't sustain their early momentum. The J-Hawks closed to within 17-14 at halftime and then dominated the second half to post a 35-23 victory. They scored 28 unanswered points to spoil Centennial's … [Read more...] about ‘Urbandale is a good team’: J-Hawks rally from early 14-0 deficit to beat Centennial

Jaguar girls, Alvarez run record-setting races vs. elite field at Gans Creek Classic

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Competing against an elite field with teams from multiple states, the Ankeny Centennial girls' cross country squad placed sixth in the Gans Creek Classic on Friday at Columbia, Mo. The third-ranked Jaguars posted a score of 238 points in a meet that featured 40 teams and 323 runners. According to Centennial girls' coach Eric Cogdill, the course was built … [Read more...] about Jaguar girls, Alvarez run record-setting races vs. elite field at Gans Creek Classic

Jaguars overcome ankle injury to Pollock, romp past S.E. Polk for 3rd straight sweep

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(Story by Stephen McDaniel) The good news for the Ankeny Centennial volleyball team is that the fifth-ranked Jaguars secured their third consecutive sweep ahead of their matchup with No. 1 Waukee Northwest. The bad news is that Centennial lost a core piece to its lineup in the process, and the Jaguars are keeping their fingers tightly crossed that it’s … [Read more...] about Jaguars overcome ankle injury to Pollock, romp past S.E. Polk for 3rd straight sweep