There's no doubt which team is favored to win the Class 3A girls' soccer championship in a few weeks. Top-ranked Waukee Northwest completed an undefeated run through the rugged CIML Conference with a 3-1 victory over No. 8 Ankeny Centennial on Friday. The host Wolves finished 8-0 in the league and improved to 13-1 overall. Northwest's only loss came to … [Read more...] about Centennial girls ‘have a lot to be proud of’ despite 3-1 loss to No. 1 Wolves
Jaguars
‘We will regroup’: Jaguars close out regular season with loss to Waukee NW
Friday's game against visiting Waukee Northwest won't be the one that is going to define the 2023 season for the Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team. There are more important contests coming up, including a likely rematch against the Wolves in a Class 4A substate final. Fourth-ranked Northwest closed out the regular season with a 2-1 victory over the … [Read more...] about ‘We will regroup’: Jaguars close out regular season with loss to Waukee NW
Centennial’s Pratt wins long jump, while Sandquist takes discus at Norwalk SQM
The rainy conditions provided a challenge for the Ankeny Centennial track teams on Thursday. Both squads overcame a steady drizzle to earn top-four finishes in a Class 4A state qualifying meet at Norwalk. The Jaguars placed third among eight teams in the girls' division with 117.5 points. "We had a great meet with strong performances across the board … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Pratt wins long jump, while Sandquist takes discus at Norwalk SQM
Regional soccer pairings: Ankeny, Centennial girls earn No. 1 seeds in 3A
The Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer teams have both received No. 1 seeds for the upcoming Class 3A regional tournaments from the Iowa Girls' High School Athletic Union. Fourth-ranked Ankeny (8-3-1) is the top seed in Region 4 and will host a semifinal game against Ames (8-7) or Fort Dodge (0-8) on Tuesday, May 23 at 7 p.m. No. 12 Urbandale … [Read more...] about Regional soccer pairings: Ankeny, Centennial girls earn No. 1 seeds in 3A
Centennial golfers place 6th at CIML meet, while Hawkettes finish 8th
The Ankeny Centennial girls' golf squad took sixth in the CIML Conference meet on Wednesday at Jester Park, while Ankeny finished eighth in the nine-team field. Third-ranked Southeast Polk shot a 326 to win the team title. No. 6 Waukee Northwest was second with a 331, followed by No. 8 Valley with a 337. Centennial and Dowling Catholic each finished … [Read more...] about Centennial golfers place 6th at CIML meet, while Hawkettes finish 8th
‘It was pretty amazing’: Centennial girls qualify all 6 players for state tourney
It's been a banner season for the Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team. It got even better on Wednesday. The third-ranked Jaguars qualified all six of their players for the Class 2A state tournament by sweeping the top two places in both singles and doubles in a regional tournament at Ames. The state tournament will be held on May 26-27 at the … [Read more...] about ‘It was pretty amazing’: Centennial girls qualify all 6 players for state tourney
Duax scores twice on PKs, leads Jaguars back from early deficit on Senior Night
The Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team celebrated its Senior Night on Tuesday with a 4-1 victory over visiting Southeast Polk. Ty Duax scored a pair of goals for the 10th-ranked Jaguars, who improved to 4-3 in the CIML Conference and 7-4 overall. No. 14 Southeast Polk's records fell to 1-6 and 8-8. The game pitted Centennial coach Brian Duax against … [Read more...] about Duax scores twice on PKs, leads Jaguars back from early deficit on Senior Night
‘We connected passes really well’: Martin, Jaguars roll to 4-0 victory at S.E. Polk
Ava Martin scored a pair of goals in the first half and the eighth-ranked Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team went on to post a 4-0 victory at Southeast Polk on Tuesday. McKenna Hilton and Emily Conger each added a goal for the Jaguars, who also got two saves from goalkeeper Kate Bergan en route to the shutout. “We played together and as a team with … [Read more...] about ‘We connected passes really well’: Martin, Jaguars roll to 4-0 victory at S.E. Polk
‘There is depth at all positions’: ACHS baseball team boasts loaded roster
The Ankeny Centennial baseball program is still seeking its first trip to the Class 4A state tournament. This year's team appears to have the talent to end that drought. The Jaguars return many of the key players from last year's squad that posted a 25-14 record and battled eventual state champion Johnston into the bottom of the seventh inning in a … [Read more...] about ‘There is depth at all positions’: ACHS baseball team boasts loaded roster
Substate soccer pairings: Road to state goes through No. 4 NW for Jaguars
Last year, the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer teams both ended their seasons with a loss to Waukee Northwest in the Class 3A state tournament at Cownie Park. This year, the Jaguars may have to beat Northwest just to qualify for the first-ever Class 4A tournament. The Iowa High School Athletic Association announced its substate brackets on … [Read more...] about Substate soccer pairings: Road to state goes through No. 4 NW for Jaguars
‘Caleb was amazing’: Peterson captures district crown, earns 3rd berth to state
Ankeny Centennial's Caleb Peterson is headed to the boys' Class 2A state tennis tournament for the third straight year. The top-seeded Peterson rolled to a district singles title on Monday at Ames, losing a total of just two games on the day. The senior posted a 6-0, 6-2 win over third-seeded Micah Flaherty of Fort Dodge in the final to raise his record … [Read more...] about ‘Caleb was amazing’: Peterson captures district crown, earns 3rd berth to state
Centennial golfers place 6th at Waukee Invitational; Hawkettes finish 10th
Monday's Waukee Invitational at River Valley Golf Course in Adel provided one last opportunity for the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial girls' golf teams to tune up for the postseason. The Jaguars placed sixth in the 12-team field. They posted a score of 371. "We played a course today that no one had played before," said Centennial coach John Petersen. … [Read more...] about Centennial golfers place 6th at Waukee Invitational; Hawkettes finish 10th
‘I feel like we matched their intensity’: Jaguars roll past Ankeny in rivalry game
Rashidi Ishibwami and the Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team had to wait another 24 hours to retrieve the coveted pick axe trophy. After Friday's Ankeny Derby showdown against Ankeny was postponed due to rain and lightning, Ishibwami scored a pair of goals on Saturday to lead the Jaguars to a 4-0 victory over their crosstown rival. The win avenged … [Read more...] about ‘I feel like we matched their intensity’: Jaguars roll past Ankeny in rivalry game
IT’S A DRAW: Hawkettes, Jaguars battle to 0-0 tie in rain-shortened contest
This wasn't the ending that anybody wanted. Friday night's Ankeny Derby showdown between the fourth-ranked Ankeny girls' soccer team and No. 8 Ankeny Centennial ended in a 0-0 draw when the game was called off early in the second half due to rain and lightning at Northview Stadium. The boys' contest was postponed to Saturday at 6 p.m. "I think both … [Read more...] about IT’S A DRAW: Hawkettes, Jaguars battle to 0-0 tie in rain-shortened contest
‘Amazing tennis’ allows Jaguars to win Valley Invitational title for first time ever
The Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team made some history on Friday. The third-ranked Jaguars captured the team title at the Valley Invitational, topping a field that included five of the top nine squads in Class 2A. "This is the first time that it's ever happened," Centennial coach Alli Gustafson said of her team's triumph. "It was a fun … [Read more...] about ‘Amazing tennis’ allows Jaguars to win Valley Invitational title for first time ever
Ankeny girls place 3rd, Jaguars finish 7th at competitive CIML Conference meet
Thursday's CIML Conference meet at Waukee Northwest was a good tune-up for the rest of championship season for both the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial girls' track teams. The Hawkettes placed third in the meet with 117.5 points. Dowling Catholic won the team title with 125 points, edging the host Wolves by two points. Northwest is the defending Class 4A … [Read more...] about Ankeny girls place 3rd, Jaguars finish 7th at competitive CIML Conference meet
Hawks break school record in 4×100 relay, while Zuber sets mark in 800
Ankeny boys' track coach Jordan Mullen didn't want to overwork his athletes with two more championship meets on the schedule. The Hawks placed fourth in the CIML Conference meet on Thursday at Valley--even though they rested a few of their top performers. They finished with 88 points. "I was very happy with the results," said Mullen. "This four-week … [Read more...] about Hawks break school record in 4×100 relay, while Zuber sets mark in 800
Peterson outlasts NW’s Taylor, likely secures No. 1 seed for state tourney
Ankeny Centennial senior Caleb Peterson didn't want to lose what will be his final high school tennis match at the Prairie Ridge courts. Peterson rallied from a one-set deficit to beat Waukee Northwest's Kaden Taylor in a matchup of undefeated players on Thursday. He posted a 4-6, 7-5, 10-2 victory. The win followed Peterson's triumph over Waukee's … [Read more...] about Peterson outlasts NW’s Taylor, likely secures No. 1 seed for state tourney
Centennial girls post 4th straight shutout, finish 7-1 in CIML Conference
Even without its top player, the third-ranked Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team cruised to another easy victory on Thursday. The Jaguars, who played without Abbie Peterson, rolled to an 11-0 win at Waukee Northwest in their CIML Conference finale. They finished 7-1 in the conference and improved to 9-1 overall, while the Wolves' records dropped to 0-8 … [Read more...] about Centennial girls post 4th straight shutout, finish 7-1 in CIML Conference
Substate pairings announced: Jaguars earn No. 3 seed, Hawks are No. 4
The boys' tennis substate pairings have been announced by the Iowa High School Athletic Association. Ankeny Centennial is seeded third in Class 2A Substate 5 and will play sixth-seeded Dallas Center-Grimes in the opening round on Friday, May 12 at Johnston. The winner will then play second-seeded Johnston in the semifinals. Ankeny is seeded fourth in … [Read more...] about Substate pairings announced: Jaguars earn No. 3 seed, Hawks are No. 4