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Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Dana Cleveland, Ankeny girls’ wrestling

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Senior Dana Cleveland is one of eight state qualifiers for the Ankeny girls' wrestling team. She is ranked fourth at 145 pounds with a 37-1 record. The state tournament will be held on Thursday and Friday at Xtream Arena in Coralville. Cleveland, who placed fourth at 135 last year, will meet Annabelle Stelpflug of Iowa City High in her opening … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Dana Cleveland, Ankeny girls’ wrestling

‘It was a great game’: Jaguars take No. 1 Johnston down to wire before falling

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The Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball team has significantly closed the gap on the state's top-ranked squad. The No. 5 Jaguars battled visiting Johnston down to the wire on Friday before dropping a 64-59 decision. The Dragons had won the first meeting, 64-37, on Dec. 12. "It was a great game," said Centennial coach Scott DeJong. "Our team has really … [Read more...] about ‘It was a great game’: Jaguars take No. 1 Johnston down to wire before falling

Cleveland, Bratland claim titles, lead Ankeny to overall crown at super regional

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For the second straight year, the Ankeny girls' wrestling team has qualified eight competitors for the state tournament. Ankeny easily won a super regional meet on Friday at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines. The team racked up 277 points, 100 more than runner-up Dallas Center-Grimes. Ankeny crowned two individual champions and had three other … [Read more...] about Cleveland, Bratland claim titles, lead Ankeny to overall crown at super regional

Ankeny bowling teams fall to Greene County in rematch at Spare Times

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The high school bowling season is heading into the home stretch. Both of Ankeny's teams traveled to Jefferson on Friday for a non-conference meet against Greene County at Spare Times Lanes & Lounge. It was Ankeny's second meet in two days. Greene County won the boys' meet by a score of 2,699 to 2,618. Chase Fecher had a 472 series for the Rams … [Read more...] about Ankeny bowling teams fall to Greene County in rematch at Spare Times

‘We were just hungry for this win’: Jaguars top Waukee NW, raise record to 18-1

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Mitchell Grider and the Ankeny Centennial wrestlers wanted to keep their momentum going heading into next week's Class 3A regional dual. Grider won by a major decision at 215 pounds to help the Jaguars to a 39-28 victory at Waukee Northwest in their final dual meet of the regular season on Thursday. "We had a good game plan coming in," said Grider, who … [Read more...] about ‘We were just hungry for this win’: Jaguars top Waukee NW, raise record to 18-1

No. 3 Warriors rally past Centennial boys, close in on CIML Conference crown

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The third-ranked Waukee boys' basketball team showed on Tuesday why the Warriors will probably win the CIML Conference title. The host Warriors overcame a 14-point deficit in the second quarter to beat No. 5 Ankeny Centennial, 70-56, for the second time this season. They improved to 11-1 in the league and 11-4 overall, while the Jaguars' records dropped … [Read more...] about No. 3 Warriors rally past Centennial boys, close in on CIML Conference crown

Waukee girls lead from start to finish, snap Jaguars’ 6-game winning streak

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The fifth-ranked Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball team just couldn't get over the hump on Tuesday at No. 4 Waukee. The Warriors scored the game's first seven points and led all the way en route to a 60-53 victory. The loss snapped Centennial's six-game winning streak. "We didn't come out well at all, and it was disappointing," said Centennial coach … [Read more...] about Waukee girls lead from start to finish, snap Jaguars’ 6-game winning streak

Regional dual assignments announced: Jags to host, while Ankeny faces Valley

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The regional dual wrestling assignments have been announced by the Iowa High School Athletic Association. Fifth-ranked Ankeny Centennial will host a regional dual on Tuesday, Jan. 30. No. 11 Johnston will face No. 21 Cedar Rapids Xavier in the opening round at 6 p.m., with the winner to then face Centennial for the right to advance to the state duals on … [Read more...] about Regional dual assignments announced: Jags to host, while Ankeny faces Valley

Ankeny girls’ team wins Pleasantville Duals, finishes season with 23-2 record

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The Ankeny girls' wrestling team easily defeated four opponents on Monday at the Pleasantville Duals. Ankeny posted wins over Albia (48-27), Ballard (60-9), Cardinal (73-0) and Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont (48-33). Coach Dustin Roland's team finished the season with a 23-2 dual record. Ankeny used a lineup comprised mostly of junior varsity … [Read more...] about Ankeny girls’ team wins Pleasantville Duals, finishes season with 23-2 record

Centennial QB Smith to be reunited with former teammates at Iowa Western

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Ankeny Centennial quarterback Trenton Smith has committed to play for Iowa Western Community College. The Reivers went 12-1 last season and won a second consecutive NJCAA Division I national championship with a 61-14 victory over East Mississippi. "From the quarterback position perspective, their head coach (Scott Strohmeier) is the quarterbacks coach … [Read more...] about Centennial QB Smith to be reunited with former teammates at Iowa Western

Revive Clinic and Spa Preps of the Week: Bowlers Sam Tigges and Olivia Harris

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Senior Sam Tigges and sophomore Olivia Harris are both captains and the top scorers for the Ankeny bowling teams. Tigges leads the boys' squad with a 336 series average. He bowled a season-high 378 series in the Hawks' loss to Bondurant-Farrar on Tuesday at Great Escape. Harris leads the girls' team with a 322 series average. She bowled a career-high … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Preps of the Week: Bowlers Sam Tigges and Olivia Harris

Ankeny’s Schwebach, Evans combine to win 3 events at CIML Conference meet

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Ankeny swimmers Owen Evans and Owen Schwebach made the most of their final meet in the Hawks' home pool. The two seniors combined for three victories in the CIML Conference boys' meet on Saturday at Trail Point Aquatics Center, where the duo led Ankeny to a third-place finish in the six-team field. "It was a lot of fun getting to host the meet," said … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Schwebach, Evans combine to win 3 events at CIML Conference meet

‘This is the match I have wanted all year’: Bruhl defeats Diaz to win Winger crown

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Ankeny Centennial's Lucas Bruhl has been waiting 11 months for another opportunity to wrestle Waverly-Shell Rock's Bas Diaz. He didn't let his chance go to waste. The second-ranked Bruhl posted a 3-1 decision over the No. 1 Diaz to win the 150-pound title in the Ed Winger Classic on Saturday at Urbandale. The senior was named the tournament's most … [Read more...] about ‘This is the match I have wanted all year’: Bruhl defeats Diaz to win Winger crown

Centennial boys rout Waterloo West for most lopsided victory in school history

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The outcome of Saturday's non-conference boys' basketball game at Ankeny Centennial was decided shortly after the contest began. The sixth-ranked Jaguars jumped out to a 30-8 lead in the first quarter, built a 53-10 halftime advantage and rolled to an 87-25 victory over visiting Waterloo West. It was the most lopsided win in school history, eclipsing … [Read more...] about Centennial boys rout Waterloo West for most lopsided victory in school history

‘We’ve just got to get tougher’: Jaguars suffer their first loss at No. 1 S.E. Polk

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The unbeaten streak came to an end for the Ankeny Centennial wrestlers. The sixth-ranked Jaguars traveled to Southeast Polk on Thursday and dropped a 46-19 decision to the No. 1 Rams, who won 10 of the 14 matches. Centennial's records dropped to 6-1 in the CIML Conference and 17-1 overall. "They've got a good team," Centennial coach Jay Groth said … [Read more...] about ‘We’ve just got to get tougher’: Jaguars suffer their first loss at No. 1 S.E. Polk

Winkel scores career-high 34, outduels Uecker in Jaguars’ win over Urbandale

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Two of the top boys' basketball scorers in the CIML Conference collided on Thursday at Ankeny Centennial. The matchup proved to be highly entertaining. Luke Winkel scored a career-high 34 points to lead the sixth-ranked Jaguars to a 73-64 win over visiting Urbandale, which got 31 points from Grant Uecker in a losing effort. "Give some credit to … [Read more...] about Winkel scores career-high 34, outduels Uecker in Jaguars’ win over Urbandale

Martin’s big first half sparks Centennial girls to 47-25 victory over Urbandale

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On most nights, the Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball team can rely on double-figure scoring from the duo of Mya Crawford and Jaeden Pratt. Against visiting Urbandale on Thursday, the fifth-ranked Jaguars got an unexpected spark from junior guard Ava Martin. Martin scored 13 of her 15 points in the first half and also grabbed seven rebounds to lead … [Read more...] about Martin’s big first half sparks Centennial girls to 47-25 victory over Urbandale