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Jaguars return 7 starters from last year’s Class 5A state runner-up squad

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In the last two seasons, the Ankeny Centennial softball team has gotten progressively closer to a Class 5A state championship. Maybe this will be the year that the Jaguars reach their ultimate goal. "The goal every season is to get to Fort Dodge in July, and this season is no different," said Centennial coach Brett Delaney. "Our goal right now is to … [Read more...] about Jaguars return 7 starters from last year’s Class 5A state runner-up squad

State pairings announced: Peterson to play No. 2 seed in 1st round of 2A singles

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The pairings for the boys' Class 2A state tennis tournament have been announced by the Iowa High School Athletic Association. Ankeny Centennial junior Caleb Peterson received a tough draw in the singles bracket. He will open up against second-seeded Kaden Taylor of Waukee Northwest, who was a part of last year's state champion doubles team at … [Read more...] about State pairings announced: Peterson to play No. 2 seed in 1st round of 2A singles

Ankeny boys race to sprint medley relay crown, place 3rd overall in Class 4A

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The strategy for the Ankeny boys' sprint medley relay team was simple. Get the baton to anchor runner Tyrese Miller--the Class 4A 400-meter champion--within striking distance of the lead, and let him do the rest. It turned out that Miller didn't need to make up any ground after all. His teammates--Jack Belding, Tyler Sickerson and Tyson … [Read more...] about Ankeny boys race to sprint medley relay crown, place 3rd overall in Class 4A

Runner-up finishes in 4×400 relay, 800 allow Hawkettes to place 7th in Class 4A

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Ankeny senior Eva Fulk sat on the infield turf at Drake Stadium and tried to catch her breath after running the final race of her high school career. Fulk helped the Hawkettes to a second-place finish in the final event of the Class 4A state meet--the 4x400 relay--on Saturday afternoon. "It's sad, but I wouldn't have wanted to do it with any other … [Read more...] about Runner-up finishes in 4×400 relay, 800 allow Hawkettes to place 7th in Class 4A

Jaguars struggle at plate while being swept at Waukee, fall to 0-3 on season

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The bats were silent on Thursday for the Ankeny Centennial baseball team. The fourth-ranked Jaguars were held to just six hits in a non-conference doubleheader at Waukee and were swept by the Warriors, 4-0 and 3-2. "Waukee's a pretty good team," said Centennial coach Mark Hey. "We saw three really outstanding pitchers for them." Waukee's Camden … [Read more...] about Jaguars struggle at plate while being swept at Waukee, fall to 0-3 on season

‘I think we really proved ourselves today’: Hawkettes capture state title in DMR

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When the Ankeny girls' distance medley relay team stepped on the track Friday morning at the Class 4A state meet, the Hawkettes were not only racing against some of the state's top squads in the final section of the event. Ankeny was also racing the clock. Defending champion Cedar Rapids Prairie got a 2:13.39 anchor leg from Gabby Cortez and won the … [Read more...] about ‘I think we really proved ourselves today’: Hawkettes capture state title in DMR

Centennial’s Valentine places 4th in long jump; Hawks take 5th in 4×200 relay

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Ankeny Centennial senior Isaiah Valentine jumped 21 feet 6 inches on his second attempt in the long jump at the Class 4A state track meet on Friday at Drake Stadium. Valentine wasn't able to improve his mark on the next four jumps, but he held on for a fourth-place finish. He scored five points for the Jaguars, who are tied for 23rd place heading into the … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Valentine places 4th in long jump; Hawks take 5th in 4×200 relay

‘Nobody can beat me’: Ankeny’s Miller cruises to Class 4A state title in 400

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As he sped around the blue oval at Drake Stadium on Thursday, Ankeny senior Tyrese Miller knew that he was about to become a state champion for the first time. Miller won the 400 in the boys' Class 4A state track meet in a time of 48.71 seconds. He finished nearly a full second ahead of runner-up Luke Meyers of Iowa City Liberty. "That's definitely the … [Read more...] about ‘Nobody can beat me’: Ankeny’s Miller cruises to Class 4A state title in 400

Hanfelt, Baier score points for Ankeny, while Quass, Leazer place for Jaguars

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The Ankeny girls' track team scored points in two events Thursday on the opening day of the Class 4A state meet, and so did crosstown rival Ankeny Centennial. Ankeny's Reagan Hanfelt tied for third in the high jump, and Hannah Baier placed fourth in the discus. Centennial's Rondi Quass took fifth in the 3,000, while teammate Kambria Leazer tied for sixth … [Read more...] about Hanfelt, Baier score points for Ankeny, while Quass, Leazer place for Jaguars

‘It was a five-hour match!’: Johnston boys outlast Jaguars in substate final

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team dropped a 5-3 decision to Johnston in a Class 2A substate final on Wednesday at Valley. The Jaguars finished the season with a 5-8 record. "It was a five-hour match!" said Centennial coach Tami Lewton. "We had our opportunities for sure. We just couldn't quite close out a couple of matches." The two teams … [Read more...] about ‘It was a five-hour match!’: Johnston boys outlast Jaguars in substate final

Jaguars win Veenker regional, advance to state; Hawkettes finish 5th at Willow

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Kaitlyn Ault was in eighth grade the last time the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team qualified for the state meet in 2018. Her sister, Nikki, helped the Jaguars to a sixth-place finish in Class 4A. Now, Kaitlyn will get a chance to play in the state meet, too. Ault carded a 92 on Wednesday to place sixth in a Class 4A regional at Veenker Golf … [Read more...] about Jaguars win Veenker regional, advance to state; Hawkettes finish 5th at Willow

‘Hopefully we will learn from this loss’: Jaguars drop opener to Williamsburg

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The Ankeny Centennial baseball team rallied from a 6-1 deficit to tie it up before falling to visiting Williamsburg, 7-6, in its season opener on Tuesday. Sean Stewart homered and had two RBIs for the fourth-ranked Jaguars. Kyle Miller went 2-for-3 with an RBI and had two stolen bases. "There were some positives," said Centennial coach Mark Hey. "Ian … [Read more...] about ‘Hopefully we will learn from this loss’: Jaguars drop opener to Williamsburg

Pennington’s perseverance pays off in Jaguars’ 1-0 win over Dowling Catholic

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Tuesday's game against visiting Dowling Catholic was a perfect tune-up for the postseason for the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team. The non-conference battle was the kind of contest that the Jaguars are going to have to win over the next few weeks to reach their ultimate goal. Third-ranked Centennial got a goal from Alanna Pennington in the 63rd … [Read more...] about Pennington’s perseverance pays off in Jaguars’ 1-0 win over Dowling Catholic

“I finally made a decision!”: Centennial defender Larson to play for Grinnell

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Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer standout Evan Larson will sign a letter of intent with Grinnell College on Wednesday afternoon. "After a long recruiting and admissions process, I finally made a decision!" Larson said. "I will be attending and playing at Grinnell College!" Larson, a senior defender, has helped the fifth-ranked Jaguars to a 13-3 record … [Read more...] about “I finally made a decision!”: Centennial defender Larson to play for Grinnell

Jaguars oust Council Bluffs Lincoln, then fall to No. 5 Johnston in regional final

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The Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team advanced to the final of a Class 2A regional team tournament on Tuesday before dropping a 5-1 decision at fifth-ranked Johnston. The Jaguars, who earlier posted a 5-0 win over Council Bluffs Lincoln in the semifinal round, finished with a 9-4 record. "Although our team season is over, I am very proud of the … [Read more...] about Jaguars oust Council Bluffs Lincoln, then fall to No. 5 Johnston in regional final

‘We were a completely different team’: Jaguars dominate 2nd half, top Dowling

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In the first half of Tuesday's non-conference game at Dowling Catholic, the Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team looked a lot like the same squad that dropped a 3-1 decision to Waukee Northwest on Friday. The fifth-ranked Jaguars were probably fortunate to be tied, 1-1, at the half. "It was a continuation of not great soccer from the Northwest game," … [Read more...] about ‘We were a completely different team’: Jaguars dominate 2nd half, top Dowling

‘My dad was actually very surprised’: Winkel to play for his father, Grand View

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Grand View men's golf coach Chris Winkel didn't think that his son, Jack, wanted to play for the Vikings. In the end, though, the Ankeny Centennial senior decided to stay close to home. Jack picked Grand View over Upper Iowa and Northern Iowa. "My dad was actually very surprised to hear I wanted to play for him," said Jack. "The main reason I decided … [Read more...] about ‘My dad was actually very surprised’: Winkel to play for his father, Grand View

Joensen leads Jaguars past Mason City in final dual meet of regular season

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Olivia Joensen earned medalist honors for the first time in her career on Monday while leading the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team to a 185-232 victory over visiting Mason City. Joensen and teammate Vivian Wilson each shot a 9-over-par 45 on the front nine at Briarwood Golf Club. Joensen was the medalist on a cardoff--she had a bogey on the par-4, No. … [Read more...] about Joensen leads Jaguars past Mason City in final dual meet of regular season

Ex-Centennial point guard Crews to play basketball at DMACC (Boone)

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Former Ankeny Centennial basketball star Jaron Crews is headed back to central Iowa. After spending a year at Don Bosco Prep in Crown Point, Ind., Crews has committed to play for DMACC (Boone) next season. "It was between DMACC and Kirkwood," said Crews, who announced his decision via Twitter on Sunday. "I took visits and worked out at both (schools) … [Read more...] about Ex-Centennial point guard Crews to play basketball at DMACC (Boone)