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Mohrhauser wins 3,000, Jaguars take 4×400 relay at Weier Invitational

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The Ankeny Centennial girls' track team earned a fourth-place finish in the Larry Weier Invitational on Monday at Dowling Catholic, while Ankeny tied for sixth in the eight-team field. Dowling easily won its own meet with 93.5 points. Johnston was second with 66.5. "It was a beautiful night to compete, and we were able to bring a lot of our younger … [Read more...] about Mohrhauser wins 3,000, Jaguars take 4×400 relay at Weier Invitational

Jaguars lose just 7 games, romp to 11-0 victory over Burlington Notre Dame

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Monday's non-conference meet against visiting Burlington Notre Dame gave Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis coach Alli Gustafson an opportunity to adjust her lineup. The third-ranked Jaguars rolled to an impressive 11-0 victory--even though the team's top two players, Abbie Peterson and Esther Guan, did not play doubles. "We finally had some beautiful … [Read more...] about Jaguars lose just 7 games, romp to 11-0 victory over Burlington Notre Dame

Jaguars place 3rd at pair of tourneys; Ankeny boys finish 7th at Hoefle Invite

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Friday's Dennis Hoefle Invitational at the Prairie Ridge courts in Ankeny featured four of the top 10 boys' tennis teams in Class 2A. Tenth-ranked Dowling Catholic won the tournament with 76 points, edging No. 7 Mason City by four points. Ankeny Centennial placed third in the eight-team field with 62 points. The Jaguars finished four points ahead of … [Read more...] about Jaguars place 3rd at pair of tourneys; Ankeny boys finish 7th at Hoefle Invite

High school qualifiers for 2023 Drake Relays announced

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High school qualifiers for the Drake Relays have been announced. The Ankeny boys' track team qualified in a total of 12 events, but one of the Hawks' top qualifiers will not be competing. Senior Carter Accola, the second-fastest qualifier in the 110 hurdles, is nursing a minor injury and will not run. (See Monday's Prep of the Week feature for more on the … [Read more...] about High school qualifiers for 2023 Drake Relays announced

WAKE-UP CALL: Benched starters lead Jaguars to 3-0 triumph at Waukee

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team took the field for Friday's game at Waukee with a lineup that featured several new starters. Coach Brian Duax benched some of his best players following the fourth-ranked Jaguars' 2-1 loss at No. 6 Valley on Tuesday. "We have not been as excited in our play throughout the course of the year," Duax said. "Being … [Read more...] about WAKE-UP CALL: Benched starters lead Jaguars to 3-0 triumph at Waukee

Akers wins long jump, Jaguars capture 4×200 relay at Waukee Invitational

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On a Thursday night when the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial boys' track teams both entered partial lineups at the Waukee Invitational, a few individuals stood out for the Hawks and Jaguars. Ankeny's Devon Akers won the long jump with a leap of 22 feet 1 inch. Centennial's Jeremiah Bassett took fifth in that event with a jump of 21-1. "Devon hit the Blue … [Read more...] about Akers wins long jump, Jaguars capture 4×200 relay at Waukee Invitational

Centennial girls celebrate Senior Night with 3rd-place finish at Jaguar Invite

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Thursday's Jaguar Invitational was also Senior Night for the Ankeny Centennial girls' track team. "We have a large senior class with many great team leaders, and it was great to be able to honor and support them in their last home meet," said Centennial coach Tyler Asbe. Nine teams competed in the meet, which was held under cold and windy conditions. … [Read more...] about Centennial girls celebrate Senior Night with 3rd-place finish at Jaguar Invite

Jaguars place 5th in rainy conditions at Dickey Invite; Ankeny finishes 10th

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The conditions weren't ideal for the Toni Dickey Invitational on Thursday at Otter Creek. The start of the girls' golf tournament was delayed due to heavy rain in the morning. Then, once play began, the 12 teams in the field had to deal with intermittent rain and gusty winds. "Mother Nature showed us all that she's still in charge!" said Ankeny coach … [Read more...] about Jaguars place 5th in rainy conditions at Dickey Invite; Ankeny finishes 10th

Drefke shoots 35, leads Jaguars past Ankeny, Urbandale in triangular meet

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Payton Drefke and the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team felt right at home on Wednesday at Otter Creek--the home course for crosstown rival Ankeny. Drefke carded a 1-under-par 35 on the front nine to earn medalist honors while leading the Jaguars to victories over Ankeny and Urbandale in a CIML Conference triangular meet. She finished eight strokes ahead … [Read more...] about Drefke shoots 35, leads Jaguars past Ankeny, Urbandale in triangular meet

Hanfelt sets school record in high jump, helps Ankeny place 3rd at Duea Invite

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The final results for Tuesday's Jim Duea Invitational at Ames were not released until Wednesday night, but both the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial girls' track teams had some strong performances. Dowling Catholic won the team title with 121 points. Ames was second in the 12-team field with 109. Ankeny took third with 100.5 points. Ankeny Centennial … [Read more...] about Hanfelt sets school record in high jump, helps Ankeny place 3rd at Duea Invite

‘We had a lot of chances’: Jaguars dominate but suffer 2-1 loss at Valley

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The sport of soccer can be a cruel game sometimes. "You can be the better side all the way through and still lose," said Ankeny Centennial boys' coach Brian Duax. Duax made that comment following the fourth-ranked Jaguars' 2-1 loss at No. 6 Valley on Tuesday. His team dominated much of the game, but still went home with a defeat. "We had a lot of … [Read more...] about ‘We had a lot of chances’: Jaguars dominate but suffer 2-1 loss at Valley

Ankeny boys win 4 events en route to Hawk Relays crown; Jaguars place 6th

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The Ankeny boys' track team topped a field that included defending Class 4A state champion Dowling Catholic to win the Fred Smith Hawk Relays on Tuesday at Northview Stadium. The Hawks won four events and racked up 86 points, 14 more than runner-up Waukee Northwest. Dowling and Waukee tied for third place with 70 points apiece. Ankeny earned its third … [Read more...] about Ankeny boys win 4 events en route to Hawk Relays crown; Jaguars place 6th

Ex-Ankeny defender Kwarteng finds new home on Jaguars’ back line

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Senior defender Kwaku Kwarteng was expected to play a major role this season for the Ankeny boys' soccer team. Now, he's doing just that for the Hawks' crosstown rival. Kwarteng transferred to Ankeny Centennial earlier this month and has played in the fourth-ranked Jaguars' last three games, including Tuesday's 2-1 loss at No. 6 Valley. He cited an … [Read more...] about Ex-Ankeny defender Kwarteng finds new home on Jaguars’ back line

Jaguars change up their formation, romp to 7-0 victory at Iowa City West

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Avery Lewis racked up three assists and the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team ended a rare two-game losing skid with a 7-0 victory at Iowa City West in a non-conference game on Monday. Addison Fair and Olivia Kroska each had a pair of goals for the third-ranked Jaguars, who also got a goal and two assists from Alanna Pennington. "We worked on … [Read more...] about Jaguars change up their formation, romp to 7-0 victory at Iowa City West

Jim Duncan Invite recap: Belding wins 400, Centennial boys take 4×200 relay

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Mother Nature brought an early end to the Jim Duncan Invitational on Saturday at Drake Stadium, but not before all four of the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial boys' and girls' track teams turned in some strong performances. The meet was delayed for 30 minutes due to lightning after more than half of the events had been completed. Action later resumed on the … [Read more...] about Jim Duncan Invite recap: Belding wins 400, Centennial boys take 4×200 relay

Centennial boys end two-game skid with 8-0 victory over Bellevue West

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After dropping two straight games against elite opponents, Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer coach Brian Duax said his team can grow from those experiences. The fourth-ranked Jaguars found themselves in a different situation on Saturday. Centennial got goals from eight different players and rolled to an 8-0 victory over an outmanned squad from Bellevue … [Read more...] about Centennial boys end two-game skid with 8-0 victory over Bellevue West

Without injured Porter, Jaguars fall to Valley for their second straight loss

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A year ago, the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team dropped a 1-0 decision to Valley early in the season. The Jaguars later avenged the loss by defeating Valley in the Class 3A semifinals and went on to win the state title, their third in the last six seasons. Now, Centennial coach Chris Allen is hoping that history repeats itself. The third-ranked … [Read more...] about Without injured Porter, Jaguars fall to Valley for their second straight loss

‘Everyone helped contribute to this great win!’: Jaguars roll past No. 3 Valley, 8-3

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The sixth-ranked Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team bounced back from Tuesday's loss to No. 1 Dowling Catholic with an 8-3 victory over No. 3 Valley on Thursday at the Prairie Ridge courts. The Jaguars swept all six singles matches in straight sets to seal the win. They defeated Valley for the first time since 2017. "The girls all found victories in … [Read more...] about ‘Everyone helped contribute to this great win!’: Jaguars roll past No. 3 Valley, 8-3

Drefke earns medalist honors, but Centennial golfers fall to Waukee NW

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The Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team couldn't overcome Waukee Northwest's depth in a CIML Conference dual meet on Thursday at Beaver Creek. The host Wolves posted four scores of 50 or better to post a 185-200 victory. They improved to 2-2 in the conference, while the Jaguars' record fell to 0-2. "It was our first meet away from Briarwood," said … [Read more...] about Drefke earns medalist honors, but Centennial golfers fall to Waukee NW