Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer coach Brian Duax celebrated his birthday with a victory. The top-ranked Jaguars opened postseason play on Wednesday by defeating visiting Cedar Rapids Jefferson, 6-2, in a Class 4A substate semifinal. "Substate is always on my birthday, and it's always good to get a win on your birthday," said Duax. Centennial (14-0-2) … [Read more...] about After slow start, No. 1 Jaguars romp past C.R. Jefferson on coach Duax’s birthday
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‘We certainly faced a villain tonight’: Waukee’s Moore shuts down Centennial
The Ankeny Centennial baseball team ran into one of the top pitchers in the CIML Conference in its league opener on Wednesday. Waukee got a strong outing from righthander Brayden Moore to post a 2-1 victory at Centennial. The Iowa Central recruit tossed a four-hitter and had four strikeouts. "He's one of the better pitchers in the area and has … [Read more...] about ‘We certainly faced a villain tonight’: Waukee’s Moore shuts down Centennial
‘I felt really good tonight’: Sandholm hurls one-hit gem, leads Jaguars past Waukee
It took nearly two years, but Ankeny Centennial pitcher Lauren Sandholm finally got some revenge against the Waukee softball team. Sandholm tossed a one-hitter and had 10 strikeouts to lead the second-ranked Jaguars to a 6-0 victory over visiting Waukee in their CIML Conference opener on Wednesday. The junior had not faced the Warriors since the end of … [Read more...] about ‘I felt really good tonight’: Sandholm hurls one-hit gem, leads Jaguars past Waukee
Jaguars beat Roosevelt again, will host Waukee in CIML opener on Wednesday
The hitters on the Ankeny Centennial baseball team struggled against Des Moines Roosevelt starter Joey Ahrens on Tuesday night. Fortunately for Centennial, Ahrens wasn't able to pitch a complete game. The senior allowed just one run on three hits and had five strikeouts over the first four innings. But he was replaced after throwing 82 pitches, and the … [Read more...] about Jaguars beat Roosevelt again, will host Waukee in CIML opener on Wednesday
Jaguars defeat Bettendorf at Herkelman Invite before falling to Iowa City High, 2-1
The Ankeny Centennial baseball team split a pair of games on Saturday in the Herkelman Invitational at Mount Mercy College in Cedar Rapids. The Jaguars posted a 7-3 victory over Bettendorf before dropping a 2-1 decision to Iowa City High for their first loss of the season. "I'm really happy with the way the guys are playing right now," said Centennial … [Read more...] about Jaguars defeat Bettendorf at Herkelman Invite before falling to Iowa City High, 2-1
‘I knew we had it in us’: Centennial girls earn first top-10 finish in school history
Ankeny Centennial senior Aly Balashaitis stood on the infield at Drake Stadium on Saturday afternoon and soaked up the atmosphere. The Jaguars had just finished in a seventh-place tie with Valley in the girls' Class 4A state track meet. Both teams scored 35 points. It was the first top-10 finish in Centennial's school history. The Jaguars had … [Read more...] about ‘I knew we had it in us’: Centennial girls earn first top-10 finish in school history
‘It means the world’: Jaguars’ Ross places 3rd in 100, earns spot on awards podium
Ankeny Centennial sprinter Noah Ross closed out his high school track career in style. A member of the Jaguars' state champion 4x200 and 4x100 relays a year ago, Ross raced to a third-place finish in the 100 on Saturday at the boys' Class 4A state meet. He posted a time of 10.68 seconds. "It's my first time running an open event at state so to go from … [Read more...] about ‘It means the world’: Jaguars’ Ross places 3rd in 100, earns spot on awards podium
Jags outlast Cedar Falls in season finale, could meet Tigers again in regional play
It took awhile, but the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team finally found the net in Friday's regular-season finale. The third-ranked Jaguars scored a pair of goals in the final 8 minutes to defeat visiting Cedar Falls, 2-0, in a non-conference game. They improved to 13-2-1 on the year, while the Tigers dropped to 5-8-2. "We were, of course, happy to … [Read more...] about Jags outlast Cedar Falls in season finale, could meet Tigers again in regional play
‘Today was a great day’: Hawkettes claim DMR crown, surge into trophy contention
Friday's record-setting victory in the distance medley relay has lifted the Ankeny girls' track team into contention for a trophy at the Class 4A state meet. The Hawkettes moved into fifth place with 26 points heading into the final day of the meet at Drake Stadium. Defending champion Waukee Northwest holds a commanding lead with 63.5 points, but … [Read more...] about ‘Today was a great day’: Hawkettes claim DMR crown, surge into trophy contention
Hawks edge Centennial for 4th place in DMR, top Jaguars in other events too
The Ankeny boys' track team competed against its crosstown rival in multiple events on Friday at the Class 4A state meet. In every instance, the Hawks got the better of Ankeny Centennial. The closest battle came in the distance medley relay, where the two teams didn't even run in the same section. The Ankeny foursome of Finn McClure, Owen Fischer, … [Read more...] about Hawks edge Centennial for 4th place in DMR, top Jaguars in other events too
Fisher earns runner-up finish in 400, while Centennial girls place 4th in 4×800 relay
The Ankeny girls' track team scored points in three events at the Class 4A state meet on Thursday, while Ankeny Centennial came out of the slow heat to earn a fourth-place finish in the 4x800 relay at Drake Stadium. The Hawkettes are tied for sixth place with 10 points after the opening day of the coed meet. The Jaguars sit in 12th place with five … [Read more...] about Fisher earns runner-up finish in 400, while Centennial girls place 4th in 4×800 relay
‘We just wanted to break our time at Drake’: Jaguars place 3rd in 4×800 relay
The Ankeny Centennial boys' track team is tied for 13th place in Class 4A with six points after the opening day of the coed state track meet at Drake Stadium. The Jaguars earned a third-place finish in the 4x800 relay on Thursday. The foursome of Jax Alvarez, Jackson Lewis, Brecken Allen and Cohen Moll set a school record with a time of … [Read more...] about ‘We just wanted to break our time at Drake’: Jaguars place 3rd in 4×800 relay
‘We got some great pitching’: Miller fans 10, leads Jags past Dallas Center-Grimes
A four-run fifth inning lifted the Ankeny Centennial baseball team to a 5-4 victory at Dallas Center-Grimes in a non-conference game on Thursday. The Mustangs held a 1-0 lead before Cade Newman hit a two-run single to spark Centennial's rally. The Jaguars later extended the margin to 5-2 on an RBI single by Will Nesler in the sixth. Dallas … [Read more...] about ‘We got some great pitching’: Miller fans 10, leads Jags past Dallas Center-Grimes
Hatfield homers on first pitch, Sandholm tosses gem as Jaguars roll past Norwalk
(Story by Dom Tornabane) The Ankeny Centennial softball team opened its season in dominant fashion on Wednesday night. The second-ranked Jaguars rolled to an 8-0 victory in six innings over visiting Norwalk, the No. 7 team in Class 4A. Newcomer Mylie Hatfield played a key role in the win, and so did the return of pitcher Lauren Sandholm. After … [Read more...] about Hatfield homers on first pitch, Sandholm tosses gem as Jaguars roll past Norwalk
Jags place 5th at regional meet; Trewet misses qualifying for state by just 1 stroke
The season came to an end on Wednesday for the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team. While the Jaguars placed fifth among nine teams in a Class 4A regional meet at the American Legion Golf Course in Marshalltown, junior Cate Trewet nearly qualified for state as an individual. Trewet placed seventh with a 15-over-par 86. She missed qualifying for state by … [Read more...] about Jags place 5th at regional meet; Trewet misses qualifying for state by just 1 stroke
Hawks, Jags suffer 5-0 losses in semifinal round of Class 2A substate team play
The Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis squads suffered similar fates during Class 2A substate team play on Wednesday. Both teams dropped a 5-0 decision on the road to a CIML Conference rival that had defeated them by an 11-0 margin earlier this season. The Hawks fell to Waukee Northwest in a Substate 1 semifinal, while the Jaguars lost to Dowling … [Read more...] about Hawks, Jags suffer 5-0 losses in semifinal round of Class 2A substate team play
No. 1 Wolves capture CIML Conference title with 2-0 victory at No. 3 Centennial
The Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer players won't lose any sleep over the result of Tuesday's showdown against visiting Waukee Northwest. The top-ranked Wolves captured the outright CIML Conference title with a 2-0 victory at No. 3 Centennial, but the Jaguars are hoping to win an even bigger prize in a few weeks--the Class 3A state championship. "It … [Read more...] about No. 1 Wolves capture CIML Conference title with 2-0 victory at No. 3 Centennial
Loaded Centennial softball team gears up for what could be memorable campaign
The 2026 softball season could be a memorable one on the north side. It will be the final campaign for three seniors who are arguably among the best players in Ankeny Centennial history. Infielder Jordyn Kennedy has started since she was an eighth grader, outfielder Mady Ott became a starter as a freshman, and dual-threat player Kori Lincicum joined the … [Read more...] about Loaded Centennial softball team gears up for what could be memorable campaign
Newman, Jags open season with 4-2 win over Roosevelt in rain-shortened game
(Story by Dom Tornabane) The Ankeny Centennial baseball team was able to complete 5 1/3 innings of its season-opening doubleheader against visiting Des Moines Roosevelt on Monday before a lightning strike ultimately cancelled the rest of the first game and postponed the nightcap until May 26. The Jaguars used a two-run fifth inning to post a 4-2 … [Read more...] about Newman, Jags open season with 4-2 win over Roosevelt in rain-shortened game
Centennial girls ranked No. 2 in Class 5A preseason softball rankings from IGHSAU
Ankeny Centennial is ranked No. 2 in Class 5A in the preseason softball rankings from the Iowa Girls' High School Athletic Union. The Jaguars return most of their starting lineup from last year's squad, led by a trio of all-state players in infielder Jordyn Kennedy, outfielder Mady Ott and dual-threat player Kori Lincicum. Some talented newcomers have … [Read more...] about Centennial girls ranked No. 2 in Class 5A preseason softball rankings from IGHSAU