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‘I really just wanted to push myself’: Zuber places 4th, breaks school record

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Ethan Zuber didn't know how fast he was running around the blue oval on Thursday afternoon. The lack of awareness paid off for the Ankeny sophomore. Zuber raced to a fourth-place finish in the boys' 3,200 in the Drake Relays at Drake Stadium. He posted a time of 9:11.58, which set a school record. "I really just wanted to push myself as much as I … [Read more...] about ‘I really just wanted to push myself’: Zuber places 4th, breaks school record

Beason, Pratt earn 5th-place finishes at Drake Relays; Baier takes 8th

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Distance runners Drew Beason of Ankeny and Rondi Quass of Ankeny Centennial both accomplished their goals during the Distance Carnival portion of the Drake Relays on Thursday at Drake Stadium. Beason placed fifth in the girls' 3,000 with a time of 10:05.32. She dropped 4 seconds off her personal record. "My goal going into the race was a … [Read more...] about Beason, Pratt earn 5th-place finishes at Drake Relays; Baier takes 8th

Centennial boys sweep doubles matches to post 8-3 victory over Hawks

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The Ankeny boys' tennis team hasn't defeated Ankeny Centennial since 2017. The Hawks didn't end that losing streak on Thursday, but they at least made things interesting for awhile before dropping an 8-3 decision to their crosstown rival. The two teams split the six singles matches at the Prairie Ridge courts before Centennial swept the five doubles … [Read more...] about Centennial boys sweep doubles matches to post 8-3 victory over Hawks

‘We were definitely motivated to win!’: Jaguars avenge last year’s loss to rival

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The third-ranked Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team avenged last year's loss to Ankeny with an 11-0 victory over the No. 9 Hawkettes on Thursday at the Prairie Ridge courts. The Jaguars won 10 of the 11 matches in straight sets. The only exception came at No. 6 singles, where Ankeny's Sophie Schmitz lost by injury default after dropping the first set to … [Read more...] about ‘We were definitely motivated to win!’: Jaguars avenge last year’s loss to rival

Jaguars shoot 177, but fall to No. 3 Rams, No. 8 Valley in triangular meet

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Ankeny Centennial girls' golf coach John Petersen had plenty of time to talk to his golfers on the long ride home from Tuesday's Linn-Mar Invitational at Hunters Ridge Golf Course in Marion. With two more meets in the next two days, the Jaguars only had time to make some mental adjustments after placing 12th in the 15-team field. "We talked about our … [Read more...] about Jaguars shoot 177, but fall to No. 3 Rams, No. 8 Valley in triangular meet

CLOSE CALL: Centennial boys drop 6-5 decision to Johnston in nailbiter

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team has had some close dual meets this season. Tuesday's matchup against visiting Johnston was the closest one yet. The two squads battled to the wire at the Prairie Ridge courts before the Dragons finally prevailed, 6-5. Six of the 11 matches were decided by a third-set super-tiebreaker. "Unfortunately, we came … [Read more...] about CLOSE CALL: Centennial boys drop 6-5 decision to Johnston in nailbiter

‘We just have to believe in ourselves’: Jaguars suffer 2-1 loss at No. 4 Johnston

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After getting off to a good start, the seventh-ranked Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team gave up a goal midway through the first half and eventually dropped a 2-1 decision at No. 4 Johnston on Tuesday. Tyler Donaldson scored the first of her two goals for the Dragons in the 24th minute, setting the tone for the game. "We came out and looked really … [Read more...] about ‘We just have to believe in ourselves’: Jaguars suffer 2-1 loss at No. 4 Johnston

Centennial golfers place 12th among 15 squads at Linn-Mar Invitational

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The Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team placed 12th among 15 squads in the Linn-Mar Invitational on Tuesday at Hunters Ridge Golf Course in Marion. The Jaguars posted a score of 398, their worst 18-hole round of the season. "It was not our finest outing," said Centennial coach John Petersen. "We had way too many penalty strokes and putts." Pleasant … [Read more...] about Centennial golfers place 12th among 15 squads at Linn-Mar Invitational

‘Uber athletic’ Johnston tops Jaguars, extends winning streak to 9 games

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Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer coach Brian Duax thought his team was prepared for Johnston's athleticism. It turns out that the second-ranked Dragons were even better than he expected. Johnston extended its winning streak to nine games with a 5-1 victory at No. 9 Centennial on Tuesday. It was the most goals ever allowed by the Jaguars under … [Read more...] about ‘Uber athletic’ Johnston tops Jaguars, extends winning streak to 9 games

Centennial boys win 7 events at Jaguar Invitational in field of 6 teams

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Ankeny Centennial senior Sam Dietz tuned up for this week's Drake Relays by winning the shot put in the Jaguar Invitational on Tuesday at Northview Stadium. Dietz won the event with a toss of 51 feet 5 inches. He will compete on Thursday afternoon at the Relays. Tuesday's meet attracted a field of six squads. No team scores were kept. Centennial won … [Read more...] about Centennial boys win 7 events at Jaguar Invitational in field of 6 teams

‘Today was another great win’: Jaguars top Johnston, improve to 5-1 overall

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The Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team won three come-from-behind matches and defeated host Johnston, 8-3, in a CIML Conference dual meet on Tuesday. The third-ranked Jaguars improved their records to 4-1 in the league and 5-1 overall. No. 10 Johnston dropped to 3-3 in the conference. "Today was another great win for the team," said Centennial coach … [Read more...] about ‘Today was another great win’: Jaguars top Johnston, improve to 5-1 overall

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