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
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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
Confident Drefke, Jaguars top Waukee, Johnston to finish 4-4 in conference
Some great conditions and a home-course advantage helped the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team defeat a pair of opponents in a CIML Conference triangular meet on Wednesday at Briarwood Golf Club. The Jaguars shot a 180, while Waukee carded a 187 and Johnston finished with a 194. All three teams had played in the Dragon Invitational on Monday at Jester … [Read more...] about Confident Drefke, Jaguars top Waukee, Johnston to finish 4-4 in conference
On Senior Night, Jaguars drop 6-5 decision to S.E. Polk in windy conditions
On another windy day at the Prairie Ridge courts, the Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team dropped a 6-5 decision to visiting Southeast Polk on Tuesday. It was the first CIML Conference win for the Rams, who improved to 1-7 in the league and 2-8 overall. The Jaguars' records dropped to 2-5 and 3-6. "We lost 6-5, but we would have beaten them 5-4 (using … [Read more...] about On Senior Night, Jaguars drop 6-5 decision to S.E. Polk in windy conditions
Centennial girls raise their overall record to 8-1 with back-to-back shutouts
The Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team is rolling toward the postseason. The third-ranked Jaguars posted back-to-back shutouts on Monday and Tuesday, romping to an 11-0 win over visiting Waukee before defeating host Southeast Polk by the same score. They raised their records to 6-1 in the CIML Conference and 8-1 overall. "It’s great to see the girls … [Read more...] about Centennial girls raise their overall record to 8-1 with back-to-back shutouts
Centennial senior Porter receives Karon Brown Award from IGHSAU
Ankeny Centennial senior Averi Porter has been named the recipient of the Karon Brown Award by the Iowa Girls' High School Athletic Union. The award is a tribute to Brown, who served the IGHSAU for 43 years, most recently as the Senior Associate Director. "I was aware that I was up for the award, but I was shocked when I heard that I was the loan … [Read more...] about Centennial senior Porter receives Karon Brown Award from IGHSAU
Ex-Ankeny player Reedy hired to take over Centennial boys’ golf program
Former Ankeny player Andrew Reedy has been named the new head coach of the Ankeny Centennial boys' golf team. Reedy replaces Rick Fee, who resigned from his position last fall after guiding the program for eight years. "I'm super excited," said Reedy. "I can't wait to get started." As a senior at Ankeny in 2001, Reedy placed second on the team with … [Read more...] about Ex-Ankeny player Reedy hired to take over Centennial boys’ golf program
Peterson defeats Waukee’s Monson, but Jaguars suffer another 6-5 loss
Although the Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team dropped a 6-5 decision at Waukee on Monday, the Jaguars got a big victory from Caleb Peterson at No. 1 singles. Peterson posted a 6-0, 7-6 win over Quinn Monson in a matchup of two of the state's top players. Monson placed fourth in the Class 2A singles tournament a year ago, finishing one spot ahead of … [Read more...] about Peterson defeats Waukee’s Monson, but Jaguars suffer another 6-5 loss
‘It felt like a place that could lead me to grow’: Jags’ Severson to play for Tritons
Ankeny Centennial baseball standout Nick Severson has decided to go the junior college route. Severson, a senior catcher, announced on Monday that he has verbally committed to play for Iowa Central Community College in Fort Dodge. "I had some other schools looking at me, and I received offers from some of them like Northwest Missouri State," said … [Read more...] about ‘It felt like a place that could lead me to grow’: Jags’ Severson to play for Tritons
Centennial golfers place 6th among 12 teams on windy day at Dragon Invite
The cold and windy weather provided another challenge for the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team on Monday. The 12th-ranked Jaguars placed sixth among 12 teams in the Dragon Invitational at Jester Park. They shot a 384. "I'm proud of the way the girls battled the conditions," said Centennial coach John Petersen. No. 3 Southeast Polk won the team … [Read more...] about Centennial golfers place 6th among 12 teams on windy day at Dragon Invite
Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Caleb Peterson, Centennial boys’ tennis
Ankeny Centennial senior Caleb Peterson is considered one of the favorites to win the boys' Class 2A state tennis title this season. He has compiled a 10-0 record in singles, winning most of those matches by scores of 6-0, 6-0. Peterson has also racked up a 12-1 mark in doubles while playing with three different partners. He is 6-1 with Nick Hiney and 3-0 … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Caleb Peterson, Centennial boys’ tennis
Hawkettes, Jaguars seeking consistency after Tournament of Champions
The results on the field were not the biggest concern for the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer teams as both squads played in the Tournament of Champions on Friday and Saturday at Bettendorf. For the fourth-ranked Hawkettes, the games seemed irrelevant after junior midfielder Allie Heller suffered a broken leg during the first half of Friday's … [Read more...] about Hawkettes, Jaguars seeking consistency after Tournament of Champions
THE DROUGHT ENDS: Hawks claim their first Drake relay crown since 2004
The four members of the Ankeny boys' 4x400 relay team weren't even alive the last time that the Hawks won a relay crown at the Drake Relays. The school's 19-year drought ended on Saturday as Bram van de Mortel, Tyson Miller, Jack Belding and Jake Bosch teamed up to win the final event of America's Athletic Classic in a time of 3:19.19. Ankeny had not won … [Read more...] about THE DROUGHT ENDS: Hawks claim their first Drake relay crown since 2004
‘We knew we’d get a good spot’: Centennial girls place 2nd in 4×400 relay
Kylin Smith and the Ankeny Centennial girls' track team enjoyed another great day at the Drake Relays. After earlier breaking her own school record in the 400 hurdles, Smith helped the Jaguars to a runner-up finish in the 4x400 relay on Saturday afternoon. She ran the third leg in 59.34 seconds to move her team from fourth place into second. "She had a … [Read more...] about ‘We knew we’d get a good spot’: Centennial girls place 2nd in 4×400 relay
Page records hat trick, leads Centennial boys to 8-1 victory over Perry
Logan Page recorded a hat trick to lead the ninth-ranked Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team to an 8-1 victory over visiting Perry in a non-conference game on Saturday. Page, a junior, entered the contest with just one goal on the season. But he found the net three times as the Jaguars raised their record to 5-4. Perry, the No. 11 team in Class 2A, … [Read more...] about Page records hat trick, leads Centennial boys to 8-1 victory over Perry
Jaguars set 2 school records at Relays; Ankeny’s Hanfelt earns 3rd-place finish
Friday was a record-setting day for the Ankeny Centennial girls' track team. The Jaguars set a pair of school records during the Drake Relays at Drake Stadium. They raced to a 10th-place finish in the 4x200 relay, then later posted the second-fastest qualifying time for Saturday's final in the 4x400 relay. "We're happy," said Julia Flick following the … [Read more...] about Jaguars set 2 school records at Relays; Ankeny’s Hanfelt earns 3rd-place finish
Jaguars complete grueling 3-day stretch with 7th-place finish at Bloom Invite
It isn't easy to play 45 holes of golf in a span of three days. But that's exactly what the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team had to do this week. The Jaguars completed a grueling 72-hour stretch by placing seventh among 14 teams in the Linda Bloom Invitational on Thursday at the American Legion Golf Course in Marshalltown. They shot a 373. "We … [Read more...] about Jaguars complete grueling 3-day stretch with 7th-place finish at Bloom Invite