It was do-or-die for both the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis teams on Thursday. Both squads needed victories in their final CIML Conference meets to have any hope of advancing to substate play in Class 2A, and the Hawks and Jaguars came through in the clutch. Ankeny posted a 6-5 win over visiting Urbandale on its Senior Night. The Hawks got … [Read more...] about Hawks, Jaguars keep substate hopes alive with victories in final conference meets
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Longtime assistant coach Willers hired to take over Centennial wrestling program
Ankeny Centennial has promoted one of Jay Groth's longtime assistant coaches to take over the Jaguars' wrestling program. Tyler Willers, an assistant under Groth for the last seven seasons, has been named head coach pending school board approval. "I'm very excited," said Willers. "I'm ready to get started." Willers was a four-time state placewinner … [Read more...] about Longtime assistant coach Willers hired to take over Centennial wrestling program
Johnston boys extend their winning streak to 7 with 11-0 victory over Centennial
Despite a couple of close matches, the Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team dropped an 11-0 decision at Johnston on Tuesday. The victory was the seventh in a row for the Dragons, whose only loss came at Waukee Northwest on April 16. They finished 7-1 in the CIML Conference and improved to 8-1 overall, while Centennial's records fell to 1-6 and 3-7. “We … [Read more...] about Johnston boys extend their winning streak to 7 with 11-0 victory over Centennial
‘This was a blessing in disguise’: Jags play Copper Creek for 1st of 3 times in 9 days
The Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team will become very familiar with Southeast Polk's home course over the next nine days. The Jaguars shot a 199 and placed third in their final CIML Conference triangular meet on Tuesday at Copper Creek. They will return to Pleasant Hill on Thursday for the Southeast Polk Invitational, then will play Copper Creek for a … [Read more...] about ‘This was a blessing in disguise’: Jags play Copper Creek for 1st of 3 times in 9 days
‘Don’t come out complacent’: No. 1 Jags listen to coach, post 4-0 win over Ames
(Story by Stephen McDaniel) The Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer players aren't letting their lofty status in the latest IHSAA Class 4A rankings go to their heads. The newly top-ranked Jaguars are just focused on doing the things that have helped them reach this point. Centennial did just that Monday night as the Jaguars posted a 4-0 clean sheet … [Read more...] about ‘Don’t come out complacent’: No. 1 Jags listen to coach, post 4-0 win over Ames
‘We put everything on the line’: Jaguars roll to 7-0 victory over No. 12 Mason City
After a long weekend in Bettendorf, the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team showed no signs of fatigue on Monday night. The third-ranked Jaguars scored three goals in the first 11 minutes and went on to defeat No. 12 Mason City, 7-0, in a non-conference game at Northview. "I am proud of the level we played at coming out of a three-game weekend," said … [Read more...] about ‘We put everything on the line’: Jaguars roll to 7-0 victory over No. 12 Mason City
‘It was a great day to be a Jag!’: Centennial girls shoot 367, place 5th at Dragon Invite
With only a few weeks left in the season, the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team appears to be peaking at the right time. The Jaguars placed fifth among 10 squads in the Dragon Invitational on Monday at Jester Park. They posted a season-best score of 367. "It was a great day to be a Jag!" said Centennial coach Marty Kiepe. "I couldn’t be more proud of … [Read more...] about ‘It was a great day to be a Jag!’: Centennial girls shoot 367, place 5th at Dragon Invite
Jaguars take over No. 1 spot in Class 4A boys’ soccer rankings from IHSAA
The Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team has taken over the No. 1 spot in the latest Class 4A rankings from the Iowa High School Athletic Association. The Jaguars are off to an 8-0-2 start and sit atop the CIML Conference standings at 3-0-2. No. 2 Cedar Rapids Prairie also remains unbeaten with an 8-0-1 record. The CIML boasts five teams among the top … [Read more...] about Jaguars take over No. 1 spot in Class 4A boys’ soccer rankings from IHSAA
Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Evie Boyle, Ankeny Centennial girls’ soccer
Senior defender Evie Boyle has scored a pair of goals while helping the third-ranked Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team to a 7-1-1 record this season. The Jaguars went 2-0-1 this weekend at the Tournament of Champions in Bettendorf, capped off by a 2-2 draw against Middleton (Wis.) on Saturday. Boyle had an assist on Friday as Centennial opened the … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Evie Boyle, Ankeny Centennial girls’ soccer
‘It was definitely a turning point’: Jaguars finish 2-0-1 at Tournament of Champions
After rallying from a two-goal deficit, the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team was more than happy to settle for a draw in its final game at the Tournament of Champions on Saturday at Bettendorf. The third-ranked Jaguars overcame a 2-0 deficit against Middleton (Wis.) with goals by Gaby Berger and Grace Poskevich. When time expired at the end of … [Read more...] about ‘It was definitely a turning point’: Jaguars finish 2-0-1 at Tournament of Champions
‘It was a great first half’: Jags get 2 goals from Duax in victory over Iowa City West
After a dominant first half, the Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team cruised to a 2-0 victory over visiting Iowa City West in a non-conference game on Friday. The second-ranked Jaguars got a pair of goals from Tate Duax in the opening half, and that proved to be enough against the No. 8 team in Class 4A. Lucas De la Cuba and Brock Brazeau each had an … [Read more...] about ‘It was a great first half’: Jags get 2 goals from Duax in victory over Iowa City West
‘We had chances against Waukee’: Jags drop 8-3 decision on their Senior Night
The Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team was hoping to celebrate its Senior Night with a victory, but visiting Waukee had other ideas. The Warriors won four of the five doubles matches to defeat Centennial, 8-3, in a CIML Conference meet on Thursday. They improved to 4-2 in the league and 4-3 overall, while the Jaguars' records dropped to 1-5 and … [Read more...] about ‘We had chances against Waukee’: Jags drop 8-3 decision on their Senior Night
Jaguars defend their title at West Marshall Relays, will gear up for conference meet
The Ankeny Centennial boys' track team easily defended its title at the West Marshall Relays on Thursday in State Center. The Jaguars won four events and racked up 180 points. Baxter was the runner-up with 128.5 points, followed by Lynnville-Sully with 115. Three of Centennial's wins came in the field events. Johnathan Gilbert took the shot put with a … [Read more...] about Jaguars defend their title at West Marshall Relays, will gear up for conference meet
‘It was a good performance’: Brazeau, De la Cuba each score twice in Jags’ 10-0 win
Brock Brazeau and Lucas De la Cuba each scored a pair of goals to lead the Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team to a 10-0 victory at Mason City in a non-conference game on Thursday. Tate Duax added a goal and three assists as the second-ranked Jaguars improved to 7-0-2 on the season. Mason City's record dropped to 2-7-1. "It was a good performance," … [Read more...] about ‘It was a good performance’: Brazeau, De la Cuba each score twice in Jags’ 10-0 win
Jaguars shoot season-low score of 386, place 7th at Linda Bloom Invitational
Three Ankeny Centennial girls' golfers posted scores in the 90s to lead the Jaguars to a seventh-place finish among 13 teams in the Linda Bloom Invitational on Thursday at Elmwood Country Club in Marshalltown. It was the third meet in three days for Centennial, which posted a season-low total of 386. "It was a cold and windy day!" said Centennial coach … [Read more...] about Jaguars shoot season-low score of 386, place 7th at Linda Bloom Invitational
Jaguars defeat Waukee, Urbandale on Senior Night for their first CIML victories
Senior Night could not have gone any better for the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team. The Jaguars shot a 182 on Wednesday to defeat Waukee and Urbandale in a CIML Conference triangular meet at Briarwood Golf Club. The Warriors posted a 188 total, while the J-Hawks finished with a 216. "It was a night where it seemed like everything finally clicked!" … [Read more...] about Jaguars defeat Waukee, Urbandale on Senior Night for their first CIML victories
‘We didn’t play our game in the first half’: Jaguars dig early hole in 2-1 loss at Valley
It took only 12 seconds for the Valley girls' soccer team to take the lead for good in Tuesday's showdown against visiting Ankeny Centennial. The second-ranked Tigers got an early goal from Bryn Kenworthy off an assist by Olivia Rotich, added another goal later in the first half and then held on for a 2-1 victory over No. 3 Centennial. "We didn't play … [Read more...] about ‘We didn’t play our game in the first half’: Jaguars dig early hole in 2-1 loss at Valley
‘We finished about where I thought we would’: Jags place 14th at Linn-Mar Invite
The Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team shot a 397 and placed 14th among 15 squads in the Linn-Mar Invitational on Tuesday at Hunters Ridge Golf Course in Marion. Pleasant Valley posted a 324 total to defend its title. Cedar Rapids Xavier was the runner-up with a 341. "We finished about where I thought we would," said Centennial coach Marty Kiepe. … [Read more...] about ‘We finished about where I thought we would’: Jags place 14th at Linn-Mar Invite
‘We need their best game all the time’: Jaguars concede late goal, settle for draw
(Story by Stephen McDaniel) The Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team is already ranked as one of the top teams in the state, but the Jaguars know that there’s a higher level that they’re still trying to reach. Second-ranked Centennial remained unbeaten on Tuesday, but some missed opportunities to build upon its lead and a late penalty kick by visiting … [Read more...] about ‘We need their best game all the time’: Jaguars concede late goal, settle for draw
Centennial girls win 4×400 relay, place 3rd among 8 teams at Saydel Invitational
Coming off a long weekend at the Drake Relays, the Ankeny Centennial girls' track team rested most of its top athletes as the Jaguars competed at the Saydel Invitational on Monday. Centennial still managed a third-place finish in the eight-team field with 104.5 points. Indianola easily won the team title with 229 points, while North Polk took second with … [Read more...] about Centennial girls win 4×400 relay, place 3rd among 8 teams at Saydel Invitational