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Hawkettes, Jaguars earn several top-8 finishes in tuneup for Drake Relays

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Saturday's Jim Duncan Invitational proved to be a good tuneup for the Drake Relays for both the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial girls' track teams. Competing on the same blue oval that will host America's Athletic Classic in two weeks, the Hawkettes and Jaguars both earned several top-eight finishes while facing some of the state's top athletes. "I'm very … [Read more...] about Hawkettes, Jaguars earn several top-8 finishes in tuneup for Drake Relays

Jaguars close out Duncan Invitational by edging Ankeny boys to win 4×400 relay

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The final race in the Jim Duncan Invitational on Saturday turned into a battle between the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial boys' track teams at Drake Stadium. The Jaguars got a strong anchor leg from Cael Woods to win the 4x400 relay in a time of 3:25.89. Jackson Reed, Caleb Reed and Braeden Jackson ran the first three legs for Centennial. The Ankeny … [Read more...] about Jaguars close out Duncan Invitational by edging Ankeny boys to win 4×400 relay

‘We showed what can make us special’: Jaguars earn pair of wins at Council Bluffs

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This weekend may have been a turning point for the Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team. The Jaguars improved their overall record to 3-2 with a pair of victories at the Council Bluffs Lewis Central Invitational. After posting a 2-1 win over the host Titans on Friday night, they returned to the pitch on Saturday morning and defeated Omaha (Neb.) Skutt … [Read more...] about ‘We showed what can make us special’: Jaguars earn pair of wins at Council Bluffs

Jags win 10 events, rack up 411.5 points to claim team crown at Kenny Dean Relays

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Thursday's performance by the Ankeny Centennial boys' track team may have been one of the most dominant in the history of the Jaguars' program. Centennial won 10 events, including five relays, and easily captured the team title in the Kenny Dean Relays at Marshalltown. The Jaguars racked up 411.5 points, more than twice as many as runner-up Southeast … [Read more...] about Jags win 10 events, rack up 411.5 points to claim team crown at Kenny Dean Relays

Centennial’s Woods qualifies for Drake in 100 hurdles; 4×400 relay also qualifies

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The Ankeny Centennial girls' track team met the Blue Oval standard in two events while tying for eighth place overall among 15 squads at the Waukee Northwest Relays on Thursday. "It was an awesome night for our team!" said Centennial coach Tyler Asbe. "The energy and effort displayed by the girls was fantastic, and we came away with many strong … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Woods qualifies for Drake in 100 hurdles; 4×400 relay also qualifies

Centennial guard Jensen commits to play basketball next year at Wartburg College

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Ankeny Centennial senior guard Rex Jensen has committed to play basketball for Wartburg College next year. Jensen announced his decision on social media last week. "Blessed to announce I will be continuing my academic and basketball career at Wartburg College!" Jensen tweeted on X. Jensen helped the Jaguars to a 5-17 record this season. He started … [Read more...] about Centennial guard Jensen commits to play basketball next year at Wartburg College

Centennial boys still seeking first victory after falling to Roughriders, Wolves

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team is still searching for its first victory of the season. The Jaguars suffered an 11-0 loss to visiting Waukee Northwest in a CIML Conference meet on Tuesday. They dropped to 0-2 in the league and 0-4 overall under first-year coach Grant Menadue. "I'm proud of the way the guys fought against a really strong team," … [Read more...] about Centennial boys still seeking first victory after falling to Roughriders, Wolves

Wolves erupt for trio of goals in 2nd half, hand No. 5 Centennial girls their first loss

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(Story by Stephen McDaniel) After successfully co-hosting the Crosstown Invitational last weekend, the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer players had all the momentum and motivation a team could need to start off CIML Conference play with a win. However, Tuesday night didn’t end how the fifth-ranked Jaguars envisioned as they surrendered three goals in … [Read more...] about Wolves erupt for trio of goals in 2nd half, hand No. 5 Centennial girls their first loss

‘We had a nice night of competition’: Jaguars place 5th at Oldham Invitational

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The Ankeny Centennial girls' track team won a pair of relays and placed fifth overall among seven squads in the Craig Oldham Invitational on Tuesday at Johnston. The Jaguars, who also got a victory from Ava Barten in the 400 hurdles, finished with 70 points. Barten posted a time of 1:07.01 to edge Alayna Schulte of Waukee Northwest by .40 seconds. "We … [Read more...] about ‘We had a nice night of competition’: Jaguars place 5th at Oldham Invitational

Inexperienced Centennial girls tumble to Waukee Northwest in season opener

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Tuesday's season opener provided a huge test for the inexperienced Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team. With only three returning varsity regulars, the Jaguars traveled to Waukee Northwest to face one of the state's top squads. The Wolves dominated the CIML Conference matchup, rolling to an 11-0 victory. Northwest won four of the singles matches … [Read more...] about Inexperienced Centennial girls tumble to Waukee Northwest in season opener

‘Uninspired’ Centennial boys drop 3-1 decision to Wolves in conference opener

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Brian Duax didn't mince any words after his Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team fell to visiting Waukee Northwest, 3-1, in the CIML Conference opener for both squads on Tuesday. "We were awful. Uninspired. Unprepared," said the Jaguars' longtime coach. "But I put the onus on myself. We had a game plan, and I thought it was working. But they punched us in … [Read more...] about ‘Uninspired’ Centennial boys drop 3-1 decision to Wolves in conference opener

IHSAA announces football schedules for 2025, 2026: Hawks, Jags to play in Week 4

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The Iowa High School Athletic Association announced the football schedules for the 2025 and 2026 seasons. Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial will play each other in Week 4 both years. Here are the complete schedules for both the Hawks and Jaguars: 2025 Ankeny (Group 3) Aug. 29: Waukee Northwest Sept. 5: at Waukee Sept. 12: Des Moines … [Read more...] about IHSAA announces football schedules for 2025, 2026: Hawks, Jags to play in Week 4

‘It’s something to be proud of’: Jaguars post back-to-back shutouts over PV, DC-G

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(Story by Stephen McDaniel) Between late heroics to a trio of first-half goals, the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team came out of the Crosstown Invitational with two quality wins over ranked opponents and a very positive trajectory for the season. The fifth-ranked Jaguars not only avenged a loss in last year’s Crosstown Invite in Friday night’s 1-0 … [Read more...] about ‘It’s something to be proud of’: Jaguars post back-to-back shutouts over PV, DC-G

Centennial boys tumble to visiting Norwalk, drop to 0-2 on season

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team dropped to 0-2 on the season with a 9-2 loss to visiting Norwalk on Friday. The Warriors won five of the six singles matches, then captured four of the five doubles matches. They evened their mark at 1-1. Centennial got a victory at No. 6 singles from Owen George. He posted a 6-3, 6-1 win over Eli Mills. The … [Read more...] about Centennial boys tumble to visiting Norwalk, drop to 0-2 on season

‘It was a really dominant performance’: Jags roll to 4-1 win over C.R. Washington

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team came away with a split on its season-opening trip to eastern Iowa. After dropping a 2-1 decision at Iowa City West on Friday, the Jaguars returned to Ed Barker Field on Saturday morning and posted a 4-1 victory over Cedar Rapids Washington to even their record at 1-1. "It was a really dominant performance," said … [Read more...] about ‘It was a really dominant performance’: Jags roll to 4-1 win over C.R. Washington

‘It was just an unfortunate result’: Jaguars dominate but fall to Iowa City West, 2-1

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team opened its season on Friday with a 2-1 loss at Iowa City West. All of the scoring came in the second half. "We played really well," said Centennial coach Brian Duax. "It was just an unfortunate result." Tate Duax scored the lone goal for the Jaguars. He took seven of the team's 12 shots--and five of them … [Read more...] about ‘It was just an unfortunate result’: Jaguars dominate but fall to Iowa City West, 2-1

Jaguars edge Pella by 7 points to win Ram Relays, while Ankeny boys also shine

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' track team emerged with a victory in the Ram Relays on Thursday at Southeast Polk. It wasn't a bad night for Ankeny, either. While the Hawks won three events and placed fourth in the nine-team field with 105 points, Centennial racked up six first-place finishes and claimed the team title with 138 points. The Jaguars finished … [Read more...] about Jaguars edge Pella by 7 points to win Ram Relays, while Ankeny boys also shine

Jaguars place 2nd, Ankeny takes 5th in tight team race at Hawkette Invitational

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Only 15 points separated the top five teams in the Hawkette Invitational girls' track meet on Thursday at Ankeny Stadium. Indianola won the meet with 118 points. Ankeny Centennial was the runner-up in the eight-team field with 113, edging Cedar Falls by one point. "We had another great meet," said Centennial coach Tyler Asbe. "It was awesome having … [Read more...] about Jaguars place 2nd, Ankeny takes 5th in tight team race at Hawkette Invitational

Centennial boys drop narrow 6-5 decision to S.E. Polk in Menadue’s coaching debut

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team nearly pulled out a victory in its debut under new head coach Grant Menadue. The Jaguars battled visiting Southeast Polk down to the wire before dropping a 6-5 decision in a CIML Conference matchup on Thursday at the Prairie Ridge courts. It was the season opener for both teams. After the two teams battled to a … [Read more...] about Centennial boys drop narrow 6-5 decision to S.E. Polk in Menadue’s coaching debut