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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

‘This was our best meet overall’: Ankeny wins 3 events in loss to No. 1 Waukee NW

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The final score of Tuesday's dual meet at Trail Point Aquatics Center didn't tell the whole story. The seventh-ranked Ankeny girls' swimming team dropped a 103-83 decision to visiting Waukee Northwest, but coach Dustin Rhoads was ecstatic about his squad's effort. Ankeny managed to win three events against the Wolves, who placed second at last year's … [Read more...] about ‘This was our best meet overall’: Ankeny wins 3 events in loss to No. 1 Waukee NW

Jaguars place 8th, Hawks finish 10th on difficult Veenker course at Bowman Invite

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The Ankeny Centennial and Ankeny boys' golf teams finished in the middle of the pack on Monday in the Turk Bowman Invitational at Veenker Golf Course in Ames. The Jaguars shot a 307 and tied for seventh place among 18 teams with ninth-ranked Waukee, but lost a tiebreaker to the Warriors and finished eighth. Waukee's fifth score was two strokes better than … [Read more...] about Jaguars place 8th, Hawks finish 10th on difficult Veenker course at Bowman Invite

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Javaris (JJ) Morgan, Ankeny Centennial football

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Senior running back Javaris (JJ) Morgan has helped the Ankeny Centennial football team to a 2-1 record. He ran nine times for 129 yards and scored four touchdowns to lead the Jaguars past Des Moines Lincoln, 47-6, on Thursday at Mediacom Stadium in Des Moines. Morgan has rushed for 440 yards and eight touchdowns on just 27 carries season--an average of … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Javaris (JJ) Morgan, Ankeny Centennial football

Jaguars reach semifinals of Metro Classic before falling to Waukee NW for 3rd time

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The search for a way to beat the top-ranked Waukee Northwest volleyball team continues for No. 2 Ankeny Centennial. The Jaguars dropped a 21-15, 23-21 decision to Northwest in the semifinals of the Metro Classic on Saturday at Southeast Polk. The Wolves defeated Centennial (15-3) for the third time this season. Northwest also beat Centennial in the … [Read more...] about Jaguars reach semifinals of Metro Classic before falling to Waukee NW for 3rd time

‘Our kids responded pretty well’: Despite short week, Jaguars romp past Lincoln

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(Story by Stephen McDaniel) It may not have been a normal week of preparation, but the results spoke for themselves. A day prior to the usual Friday Night Lights action, Ankeny Centennial was on a bus to Mediacom Stadium in Des Moines for some Thursday night football against Des Moines Lincoln. Behind another four-touchdown performance from star … [Read more...] about ‘Our kids responded pretty well’: Despite short week, Jaguars romp past Lincoln

Centennial boys, Ankeny teams turn in strong races at ‘competitive’ Bobcat Invite

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A total of 40 boys' and girls' cross country teams competed in the Bobcat Invitational on Thursday at Marshalltown Community College, including both Ankeny squads and the Ankeny Centennial boys' team. The fourth-ranked Jaguars placed fourth among 23 squads in the boys' division with 151 points. "It was another confidence-building race for us," … [Read more...] about Centennial boys, Ankeny teams turn in strong races at ‘competitive’ Bobcat Invite

Centennial girls’ team rolls to 10-1 victory over S.E. Polk, gears up for postseason

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Winning for the third time in its last four meets, the Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team rolled to a 10-1 victory over visiting Southeast Polk on Thursday. All 10 of the Jaguars' wins came in straight sets. They lost a total of just 20 games in those matches. Southeast Polk's lone victory came at No. 5 doubles. "It was great to close out our … [Read more...] about Centennial girls’ team rolls to 10-1 victory over S.E. Polk, gears up for postseason

Jaguars place all 7 runners among top 22, easily defend title at Cedar Rapids Invite

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The Ankeny Centennial girls' cross country team easily defended its title on Thursday in the Cedar Rapids Invitational at Seminole Valley Park. The fourth-ranked Jaguars placed all seven runners among the top 22 finishers and posted a score of 40 points. Mount Vernon-Lisbon, the No. 2 team in Class 3A, was the runner-up in the 18-team field with 97 … [Read more...] about Jaguars place all 7 runners among top 22, easily defend title at Cedar Rapids Invite