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Ankeny bowling squads drop their first home meet of 2022 to Mason City

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The Mason City bowling teams spoiled Ankeny's first home dual meet of 2022 by sweeping both the boys' and girls' contests on Thursday at Great Escape. Mason City won the boys' meet by a score of 2,579 to 2,305. Ankeny also lost the girls' meet by a score of 2,304 to 1,464. The Hawks dropped to 0-2 in the CIML Iowa Conference and 2-5 overall. The … [Read more...] about Ankeny bowling squads drop their first home meet of 2022 to Mason City

Bennett ‘outfunks’ Bobcats’ Hageman, helps Centennial to 55-15 road triumph

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Ankeny Centennial wrestling coach Jay Groth describes senior Carter Bennett as a funky wrestler. On Thursday at Marshalltown, Bennett ran into a funky opponent. Bennett, who is ranked 12th in Class 3A at 138 pounds, moved up to 145 and posted a 17-8 major decision over Luke Hageman. The win helped the Jaguars to a 55-15 victory in a CIML Iowa … [Read more...] about Bennett ‘outfunks’ Bobcats’ Hageman, helps Centennial to 55-15 road triumph

Ankeny boys snap 4-game losing skid against Centennial behind ex-Jaguars

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A year ago, Lio Aguirre helped the Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball team to a pair of victories over its crosstown rival. On Tuesday, the sophomore forward returned to the Centennial gym and played a key role as Ankeny posted a 58-48 win over the Jaguars. He had a double-double with 15 points and 12 rebounds. "It was pretty exciting for me honestly," … [Read more...] about Ankeny boys snap 4-game losing skid against Centennial behind ex-Jaguars

CENTENNIAL REIGN: Jags’ dominance over rival continues with 57-37 victory

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Cleao Murray and her teammates on the Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball squad have never lost to crosstown rival Ankeny. They'd like to keep it that way. Murray scored 16 points and the seventh-ranked Jaguars defeated No. 8 Ankeny, 57-37, in a CIML Iowa Conference showdown on Tuesday at Centennial. The win allowed Centennial to pull into a … [Read more...] about CENTENNIAL REIGN: Jags’ dominance over rival continues with 57-37 victory

After slugglish start, Hawk swimmers win 8 of last 10 events in victory at Indianola

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If the Ankeny boys' swimming team needed a wake-up call, the Hawks got one at the start of Tuesday's non-conference dual meet at Indianola. The Indians opened the meet by winning the 200 medley relay in a time of 1:42.36, edging Ankeny by .27 seconds. "I have been trying to reiterate to the boys that we are not good enough to just show up and expect … [Read more...] about After slugglish start, Hawk swimmers win 8 of last 10 events in victory at Indianola

AHS bowlers post season-high scores: Hawks top Hoover, but Hawkettes fall

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The Ankeny bowling teams posted a pair of season-high scores during a non-conference dual meet against Des Moines Hoover on Monday at Game Day Lanes. The Hawks won the boys' meet by a score of 2,587 to 2,347. They surpassed their previous high by 140 pins while improving their record to 2-4. Hoover won the girls' meet by a score of 1,603 to 1,458. The … [Read more...] about AHS bowlers post season-high scores: Hawks top Hoover, but Hawkettes fall

Ankeny Fanatic’s predictions for the Jag-Hawk basketball showdowns

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Ever since the split into two high schools, the rivalry between the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball teams has somewhat overshadowed the battle between the two girls' squads. Centennial owns a 9-7 lead in the boys' series, but the two teams have played several close games in the history of the rivalry. In 2015, Ankeny's Conor Riordan made a … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic’s predictions for the Jag-Hawk basketball showdowns

‘We saw a lot of things that we need to work on’: Jaguars finish 16th at The Clash

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The Ankeny Centennial wrestling team got off to a good start in The Clash on Friday at LaCrosse, Wis. The rest of the tournament didn't go as well for the Jaguars. After opening the two-day event with a 42-25 victory over Glenbard North (Ill.), Centennial dropped its next two dual meets in the preliminary round. The Jaguars then lost to all three of … [Read more...] about ‘We saw a lot of things that we need to work on’: Jaguars finish 16th at The Clash

Without injured Robinson, Centennial boys drop 58-38 decision to No. 1 Ames

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Friday's game against top-ranked Ames was already going to be a huge challenge for the Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball team. It became an even more daunting task when one of the Jaguars' top players, sophomore center Reece Robinson, was unable to play. "Reece sprained his toe on Tuesday, and I just wanted to do what was in the best interest of that … [Read more...] about Without injured Robinson, Centennial boys drop 58-38 decision to No. 1 Ames

‘The game was a little bit personal’: White leads Jaguars past her former team

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A year ago, Kennedy White played a key role for an Ames girls' basketball team that won nine games. On Friday, White got a chance to play against her former teammates. The junior post player had 16 points, six rebounds and one block to lead seventh-ranked Ankeny Centennial to a 71-10 victory over the visiting Little Cyclones. "I definitely enjoyed … [Read more...] about ‘The game was a little bit personal’: White leads Jaguars past her former team

‘It’s a pretty good feeling’: Kingston, Hawk matmen top Jags to avenge football loss

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Ankeny heavyweight Joe Kingston hasn't forgotten what happened on the night of Sept. 3. That's when Kingston and the Ankeny football team suffered a 14-7 loss to Ankeny Centennial in what turned out to be one of the biggest upsets during the regular season. Kingston was determined not to let the same thing happen on the wrestling mat. The junior … [Read more...] about ‘It’s a pretty good feeling’: Kingston, Hawk matmen top Jags to avenge football loss

‘It wasn’t pretty’: Jaguars overcome slow start, avenge loss to Waukee Northwest

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The Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball program is known for its trademark defense. Tuesday's game against visiting Waukee Northwest was a textbook example of how the Jaguars can win even when they are struggling to score. Seventh-ranked Centennial overcame a 14-7 halftime deficit to defeat No. 11 Northwest, 33-25, in a CIML Iowa Conference game at … [Read more...] about ‘It wasn’t pretty’: Jaguars overcome slow start, avenge loss to Waukee Northwest

Jaguars sputter offensively, suffer 2nd straight loss to No. 4 Waukee Northwest

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It's back to the drawing board for the Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball team. The Jaguars, who struggled defensively in an 80-58 loss at fourth-ranked Waukee Northwest two weeks ago, played better at that end of the floor in a rematch against the visiting Wolves on Tuesday. But this time, Centennial sputtered offensively. The Jaguars shot just 32.7 … [Read more...] about Jaguars sputter offensively, suffer 2nd straight loss to No. 4 Waukee Northwest

Rematch against Northwest begins big week for Centennial basketball teams

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The race for the CIML Iowa Conference basketball titles will resume this week with some big matchups, highlighted by Tuesday's rematch between host Ankeny Centennial and Waukee Northwest. Prior to the holiday break, Northwest swept a doubleheader against the visiting Jaguars on Dec. 21. The 10th-ranked Wolves posted a 45-39 victory over No. 5 Centennial … [Read more...] about Rematch against Northwest begins big week for Centennial basketball teams

GOODE CHOICE: Centennial QB/athlete to continue football career at Grand View

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Ankeny Centennial senior Peyton Goode showed during his high school career that he can play several different positions on the football field. He still isn't sure which one he'll play at the collegiate level. Goode verbally committed earlier this week to play for Grand View, the NAIA national runner-up. "It was a very tough decision, but I knew … [Read more...] about GOODE CHOICE: Centennial QB/athlete to continue football career at Grand View

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Averi Porter, Centennial girls’ basketball

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Junior guard Averi Porter has helped the Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball team to a 6-2 record. She is averaging 6.5 points per game. Porter is shooting 30.8 percent from 3-point range (8-of-26). She is tied for the team lead in assists with 19. Here is some inside info on Porter: How is the season going thus far? We are off to a strong start … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Averi Porter, Centennial girls’ basketball

Wolves overcome 10-point deficit against Centennial girls with 30-9 run in 2nd half

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After getting off to a slow start, the Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball team rallied to take an 18-14 halftime lead at Waukee Northwest in a top-10 matchup on Tuesday. "We felt really good that we were up at halftime the way that we played," said Centennial coach Scott DeJong. The Jaguars felt even better after they scored the first six points of … [Read more...] about Wolves overcome 10-point deficit against Centennial girls with 30-9 run in 2nd half