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White’s perfect shooting night leads Jaguars past Dowling in top-5 showdown

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With each victory, the Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball team appears to be more and more ready for postseason play. The third-ranked Jaguars extended their winning streak to 12 games with a 41-31 triumph over No. 5 Dowling Catholic in a non-conference game on Tuesday. Fans of both teams packed into the Centennial gym for the top-five showdown. "The … [Read more...] about White’s perfect shooting night leads Jaguars past Dowling in top-5 showdown

Hawks earn No. 1 seed in Substate 1; Jaguars are No. 2 seed in Substate 2

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The sixth-ranked Ankeny boys' basketball team has been awarded the No. 1 seed in Class 4A Substate 1 by the Iowa High School Athletic Association, while No. 10 Ankeny Centennial is the No. 2 seed in Substate 2. Both teams will receive a first-round bye before hosting a semifinal game on Friday, Feb. 25 at 7 p.m. Ankeny (14-4) will host the winner of a … [Read more...] about Hawks earn No. 1 seed in Substate 1; Jaguars are No. 2 seed in Substate 2

‘They’re in a different league’: Dragons roll past Ankeny despite Jacks’ 21 points

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The Class 5A regional girls' basketball pairings are expected to be announced in the next couple of days. Ankeny coach Dru McAnelly is probably hoping not to see top-ranked Johnston in the Hawkettes' bracket. The host Dragons improved their record to 19-0 with a 79-49 victory over No. 12 Ankeny in a non-conference game on Monday. Only one opponent, No. … [Read more...] about ‘They’re in a different league’: Dragons roll past Ankeny despite Jacks’ 21 points

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Jackson Snyder, Centennial boys’ hoops

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Senior guard Jackson Snyder has helped the 10th-ranked Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball team to a 9-7 record. He is averaging 9.4 points and 2.8 rebounds per game while shooting 35.7 percent from 3-point range (15-of-42). Snyder scored 15 points on Friday in the Jaguars' 44-37 loss at top-ranked Ames. He was a perfect 6-for-6 from the field, including … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Jackson Snyder, Centennial boys’ hoops

Hawk swimmers place 2nd at district meet, qualify for state in every event

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For the first time in five years, the Ankeny boys' swimming team didn't win the district title. The eighth-ranked Hawks placed second in Saturday's district meet at Southeast Polk with 435 points. No. 6 Valley won eight of the 11 events and captured the overall crown with 512 points. Still, Ankeny qualified for next week's state meet in every … [Read more...] about Hawk swimmers place 2nd at district meet, qualify for state in every event

Without Lipsey, Little Cyclones hold off Centennial to clinch share of CIML crown

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Bob Fontana wasn't sure how much his Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball team had improved since the Jaguars lost to top-ranked Ames, 58-38, a month ago. Friday's rematch at Ames produced some mixed results. No. 10 Centennial battled Ames down to the wire before dropping a 44-37 decision, but the Little Cyclones earned the victory without their … [Read more...] about Without Lipsey, Little Cyclones hold off Centennial to clinch share of CIML crown

‘We’re just trying to get better’: Jaguars roll past Ames, clinch share of CIML title

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Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball coach Scott DeJong isn't too worried about the CIML Iowa Conference race. He's more concerned about the bigger picture. "We're just trying to get better and if the conference (title) comes along the way, that's great," DeJong said. The third-ranked Jaguars clinched at least a share of the league crown with a 53-15 … [Read more...] about ‘We’re just trying to get better’: Jaguars roll past Ames, clinch share of CIML title

Centennial wrestlers fall to Waukee NW, but could get rematch in regional duals

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Ankeny Centennial wrestling coach Jay Groth spent 19 years coaching at Des Moines Roosevelt before he left to begin the Jaguars' program in 2013. On Thursday, Groth returned to Roosevelt for the first time as Centennial's coach. The Jaguars opened a double dual meet with a 74-6 victory over Roosevelt, recording seven pins along the way. "I might … [Read more...] about Centennial wrestlers fall to Waukee NW, but could get rematch in regional duals

Jaguars’ winning streak reaches 10 games with rout over Marshalltown

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The winning streak for the Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball team has reached double digits. The third-ranked Jaguars rolled to their 10th straight victory with a 59-6 win over visiting Marshalltown on Thursday. It was their second triumph over the Bobcats in the last seven days after posting a 66-23 victory at Marshalltown on Friday. Centennial … [Read more...] about Jaguars’ winning streak reaches 10 games with rout over Marshalltown

‘I’ll be competing with the best of the best’: Stearns commits to Iowa Western

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The Iowa Western Community College football team has produced a lot of high-level recruits over the years. Ankeny Centennial receiver Isaiah Stearns is hoping to be another one. Stearns has committed to play for the Reivers next fall. He announced his decision via Twitter on Wednesday. "Blessed to announce my commitment to Iowa Western!!" Stearns … [Read more...] about ‘I’ll be competing with the best of the best’: Stearns commits to Iowa Western

Hawk bowlers edge Roosevelt; Ankeny girls post season-high score in loss

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The Ankeny bowling teams traveled to Air Lanes Bowling Center on Tuesday for their final dual meet of the season and came away with a split. The Hawks defeated host Des Moines Roosevelt by a score of 2,433 to 2,373 in the non-conference matchup. The Roughriders won the girls' meet by a score of 1,744 to 1,517, even though the Hawkettes posted a … [Read more...] about Hawk bowlers edge Roosevelt; Ankeny girls post season-high score in loss

On Senior Night, Jaguars overcome some poor shooting to defeat Waukee

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It's been a long winter already for Ankeny Centennial senior Olivia Anderson. Anderson has missed her final basketball season due to a knee injury that she suffered while playing volleyball in the fall, but she got an opportunity to take the court one last time on Tuesday. Anderson started for the Jaguars in their Senior Night game against visiting … [Read more...] about On Senior Night, Jaguars overcome some poor shooting to defeat Waukee

Centennial safety Andriano weighs 15 offers, commits to Augustana University

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Ankeny Centennial football standout Keegan Andriano spent a lot of time looking at more than a dozen colleges. He eventually committed to Augustana University (S.D.), an NCAA Division II school. Andriano announced his decision via Twitter on Sunday. "I am proud to announce my commitment to the University of Augustana," Andriano tweeted. "Thank you … [Read more...] about Centennial safety Andriano weighs 15 offers, commits to Augustana University

Snyder scores season-high 18 points, leads Jaguars past Davenport West

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Ankeny Centennial's Jackson Snyder is going to wait until after the basketball season to undergo surgery for a torn labrum. The senior guard hasn't been slowed by the injury. Snyder sat out three games after getting hurt, then returned to the court on Friday and scored 12 points in the Jaguars' 80-75 victory at Marshalltown. On Saturday, he poured … [Read more...] about Snyder scores season-high 18 points, leads Jaguars past Davenport West

Hawks, Jaguars could see familiar opponents in Class 4A substate play

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The Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball teams could see some familiar opponents in substate play. The Iowa High School Athletic Association announced its postseason assignments on Friday. The eighth-ranked Hawks (12-2) have been placed in Class 4A Substate 1, while the Jaguars (9-6) have been placed in Substate 2. Ankeny will be joined in … [Read more...] about Hawks, Jaguars could see familiar opponents in Class 4A substate play

Hawks place 3rd, Jaguars finish 4th in final year of CIML’s 18-team tournament

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As the wrestling season heads into the home stretch, both Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial are sitting in good positions. The two teams earned top-four finishes in the CIML Invitational on Friday at Johnston. This was the final year of the 18-team tournament before the CIML splits into two conferences next year. Eighth-ranked Ankeny placed third with 174 … [Read more...] about Hawks place 3rd, Jaguars finish 4th in final year of CIML’s 18-team tournament

Centennial girls cruise to another easy win, take control of conference race

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The Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball team may not need any help to win the CIML Iowa Conference title. But the Jaguars got some anyway. While third-ranked Centennial rolled to a 66-23 victory at Marshalltown on Friday, No. 12 Waukee Northwest posted a 63-25 win over No. 10 Ankeny to hand the Hawkettes a second loss in league play. The Jaguars, … [Read more...] about Centennial girls cruise to another easy win, take control of conference race

Red-hot Jaguars hold off Marshalltown’s late rally for 5th consecutive victory

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Earlier this month, the Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball team was reeling after suffering four straight losses by an average of 18.5 points. Now, the Jaguars are one of the hottest teams in the CIML. Centennial placed four players in double figures and held off a late rally by host Marshalltown to post an 80-75 victory on Friday, its fifth in a row. … [Read more...] about Red-hot Jaguars hold off Marshalltown’s late rally for 5th consecutive victory

Marshalltown bowlers surpass 3,000-pin mark in victory over Ankeny boys’ squad

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One of the state's best bowling teams visited Great Escape on Thursday for a CIML Iowa Conference dual meet against host Ankeny. The Marshalltown boys' squad lived up to the hype. The Bobcats defeated Ankeny by a score of 3,186 to 2,590. They improved to 9-1 on the season, while the Hawks dropped to 0-3 in the conference and 2-9 overall. Demitri … [Read more...] about Marshalltown bowlers surpass 3,000-pin mark in victory over Ankeny boys’ squad