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‘We felt very out of sync’: Jags fall short in rivalry match despite Heither’s return

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The return of junior middle hitter Sophia Heither provided a spark for the Ankeny Centennial volleyball team on Thursday. It wasn't enough to lift the third-ranked Jaguars to a sixth consecutive victory over No. 4 Ankeny. The visiting Hawkettes rallied from a one-set deficit to post a 19-25, 25-23, 28-26, 25-20 win over their crosstown rival. They … [Read more...] about ‘We felt very out of sync’: Jags fall short in rivalry match despite Heither’s return

‘We competed hard’: Ankeny swimmers drop 124-62 decision at No. 3 Cedar Falls

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The Ankeny girls' swimming team has already faced some of the state's top squads with its daunting schedule in the CIML Conference. On Thursday, the Hawkettes stepped out of the CIML for a non-conference dual meet at Cedar Falls. And it proved to be just as difficult. The third-ranked Tigers raised their overall record to 30-1 with a 124-62 victory … [Read more...] about ‘We competed hard’: Ankeny swimmers drop 124-62 decision at No. 3 Cedar Falls

Centennial freshman Flick races to easy win on hilly course at Indianola Invite

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Ankeny Centennial cross country runner Rebecca Flick earned her second victory of the season on Thursday. Flick, who is ranked 15th in Class 4A, easily won the girls' 5K race in the Indianola Invitational at Pickard Park. She posted a time of 19 minutes 1 second to finish 32 seconds ahead of fellow freshman Hannah Schmitz of Norwalk. "Rebecca started … [Read more...] about Centennial freshman Flick races to easy win on hilly course at Indianola Invite

Jaguars, Hawks see some positive signs after placing 6th and 7th at S.E. Polk Invite

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There's only one more week for the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial boys' golf teams to find the right formula that produces a berth to the Class 4A state meet. Both squads finished in the middle of the pack--again--in the Southeast Polk Invitational on Wednesday at Copper Creek. Centennial shot a 306 and placed sixth in the 11-team field. Ironically, the … [Read more...] about Jaguars, Hawks see some positive signs after placing 6th and 7th at S.E. Polk Invite

Jaguars outlast Iowa City Liberty, will now go to Valley after Tigers roll past Ankeny

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The Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis squad moved one win away from a trip to the Class 2A state team tournament. The Jaguars posted a 5-3 victory over visiting Iowa City Liberty in a regional semifinal on Wednesday at the Prairie Ridge courts. They swept the doubles matches after the two teams battled to a 3-3 tie in singles. "Our team came out strong … [Read more...] about Jaguars outlast Iowa City Liberty, will now go to Valley after Tigers roll past Ankeny

Valley swimmers overcome 13-point deficit to post 95-90 victory over Ankeny

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The Ankeny girls' swimming team built a 61-48 lead after seven events during Tuesday's dual meet at Valley. The margin, however, wasn't enough to produce a victory. The 12th-ranked Tigers rallied over the last five events to beat No. 5 Ankeny, 95-90, for their first CIML Conference win. They improved to 1-2 in the league and 2-2 overall, while the … [Read more...] about Valley swimmers overcome 13-point deficit to post 95-90 victory over Ankeny

‘It will be fun to be Bulldogs together’: Starr joins Ott, Lincicum as Drake commit

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It appears that Ankeny Centennial High School has become a fertile recruiting ground for the nearby Drake University softball program. Centennial junior infielder Cami Starr announced her verbal commitment to Drake on Monday. Two of her Jaguar teammates, seniors Mady Ott and Kori Lincicum, previously committed to the Bulldogs. "I’m super excited to be … [Read more...] about ‘It will be fun to be Bulldogs together’: Starr joins Ott, Lincicum as Drake commit

‘It feels like we are due for a breakout’: Jags shoot 300, take 6th at Valley Classic

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Ankeny Centennial boys' golf coach Andrew Reedy feels like his team is going to peak at the right time. Monday's Valley Classic at Willow Creek was not time to do that for the Jaguars, who placed sixth in the 12-team field with a 300 total. "I know we need a better team score at districts in a couple of weeks, but I believe we are due for that," said … [Read more...] about ‘It feels like we are due for a breakout’: Jags shoot 300, take 6th at Valley Classic

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Maegan Cheeseman, Ankeny Centennial volleyball

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Senior setter Maegan Cheeseman has helped the third-ranked Ankeny Centennial volleyball team to a 17-3 record, including a 3-1 mark in the CIML Conference. She leads the Jaguars with 288 assists and has also contributed 62 kills, 28 blocks, 160 digs and 20 aces. As a junior, Cheeseman helped Centennial to a 32-5 record and a third consecutive appearance … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Maegan Cheeseman, Ankeny Centennial volleyball

‘It was another good competitive effort’: Jaguar boys take 5th at Heartland Classic

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The fifth-ranked Ankeny Centennial boys' cross country team earned a fifth-place finish in the Heartland Classic on Saturday at Central College in Pella. The Jaguars scored 179 points. Ankeny, meanwhile, took 13th in the 24-team field with 327 points. "It was another good competitive effort from the guys," said Centennial coach Chad Fickbohm. "It was … [Read more...] about ‘It was another good competitive effort’: Jaguar boys take 5th at Heartland Classic

‘Hail State!’: Centennial’s Sandholm commits to play softball at Mississippi St.

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Junior pitcher Lauren Sandholm of Ankeny Centennial has verbally committed to play softball for Mississippi State. Sandholm announced her decision via social media on Saturday. "I am beyond blessed and excited to announce my commitment to continue my academic and athletic career at Mississippi State University!" Sandholm tweeted on X. "I am so grateful … [Read more...] about ‘Hail State!’: Centennial’s Sandholm commits to play softball at Mississippi St.

‘He’s insane’: Larmie runs for 210 yards, carries No. 5 Hawks past rival Centennial

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With the game on the line, the Ankeny football team trusted its faith in Daniel Larmie. The senior running back delivered another virtuoso performance. Larmie ran 35 times for 210 yards and two touchdowns to carry the fifth-ranked Hawks to a 29-15 victory over Ankeny Centennial on Friday at Ankeny Stadium. "I love when they trust me like that," … [Read more...] about ‘He’s insane’: Larmie runs for 210 yards, carries No. 5 Hawks past rival Centennial

‘It got away from us’: Jaguars’ bid for 2nd straight victory over Ankeny falls short

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(Story by Stephen McDaniel) After two quarters of play, the Ankeny Centennial football team was within striking distance going into the locker room after a momentum-swinging interception right before halftime. But things took a nose dive south from the very first play of the second half, and the Jaguars watched as the annual Jag-Hawk crosstown rivalry … [Read more...] about ‘It got away from us’: Jaguars’ bid for 2nd straight victory over Ankeny falls short

Jaguars outlast No. 7 Valley in 5 sets to keep CIML Conference title hopes alive

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On a night when the Ankeny Centennial volleyball team wasn't clicking on all cylinders, the third-ranked Jaguars still found a way to win. Centennial rallied from a 2-1 deficit on Thursday to post a 16-25, 25-18, 21-25, 25-19, 15-6 victory over No. 7 Valley. The Jaguars had dominated an earlier matchup in the same gym, rolling to a 21-10, 21-12 win at the … [Read more...] about Jaguars outlast No. 7 Valley in 5 sets to keep CIML Conference title hopes alive

North places 3rd in regional singles; Centennial duo takes 4th at Cedar Falls

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Ankeny's Olivia North placed third in singles in a Class 2A regional girls' tennis tournament on Wednesday at Waukee Northwest, while the Ankeny Centennial duo of Kalyani Bhat and Ella Sutherland earned a fourth-place finish in doubles in another regional tournament at Cedar Falls. The top two finishers in both singles and doubles at eight regional sites … [Read more...] about North places 3rd in regional singles; Centennial duo takes 4th at Cedar Falls

Iowa High School Athletic Association announces boys’ golf district assignments

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The Class 4A boys' golf district assignments were announced on Wednesday by the Iowa High School Athletic Association. Ankeny Centennial will play at the Fort Dodge Country Club on Monday, Oct. 6. Ankeny is headed to Copper Creek Golf Course on Tuesday, Oct. 7. "I think I like (our draw) better than Mike probably likes his," said Centennial coach … [Read more...] about Iowa High School Athletic Association announces boys’ golf district assignments

‘Jagalicious’ Centennial girls sweep past Dowling behind 10 kills from Ott, Schmidt

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It was a "Jagalicious" kind of night at the Ankeny Centennial gym. The second-ranked Centennial volleyball team got three or more kills from six different players and swept to a 25-14, 28-26, 25-20 victory over No. 8 Dowling Catholic in a CIML Conference match on Tuesday. "We always talk about being 'Jagalicious'--that's our little phrase that we … [Read more...] about ‘Jagalicious’ Centennial girls sweep past Dowling behind 10 kills from Ott, Schmidt

Blevins, Centennial girls race to easy victories at Tom Karpan Invitational

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Tuesday's Tom Karpan Invitational at Valley Southwoods Freshman High School was expected to be a dual between the fourth-ranked Ankeny Centennial girls' cross country team and No. 12 Valley. It turned into more of a Jaguar domination. Centennial placed all seven of its runners in the top eight and easily won the meet with 18 points. The Jaguars … [Read more...] about Blevins, Centennial girls race to easy victories at Tom Karpan Invitational