The Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team has been strengthened by the addition of an elite player who is already familiar with the Jaguars' program. Junior Abbie Peterson, who led the squad to a 9-3 record as a freshman two years ago, has returned to the team. She sat out last season to spend more time on the club circuit. "We are very excited to have … [Read more...] about Centennial girls boast high hopes with strong returnees, addition of Peterson
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Jaguars return 6 varsity regulars, led by two-time state placewinner Peterson
Ankeny Centennial senior Caleb Peterson has a chance to join his former teammate, Will Blevins, as a three-time placewinner in the boys' state tennis tournament. Peterson placed sixth in doubles while playing with Nic Mackaman as a sophomore in 2021. He then placed fifth in singles last year. Now, Peterson will try to become the first state champion in … [Read more...] about Jaguars return 6 varsity regulars, led by two-time state placewinner Peterson
‘Leave it on the field’: Experienced Jaguars seek their 4th title in 7 seasons
The Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team has won three state championships in the last six seasons. Now, the Jaguars will try to defend the Class 3A title they won a year ago--something they were unable to do in 2017 and 2019. However, Centennial coach Chris Allen said his team isn't focusing on the big picture. "We have not set any goals as a team … [Read more...] about ‘Leave it on the field’: Experienced Jaguars seek their 4th title in 7 seasons
Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Kambria Leazer, Centennial girls’ track
Junior Kambria Leazer is one of 15 returning state qualifiers for the Ankeny Centennial girls' track team. She helped the Jaguars to a 20th-place finish in Class 4A a year ago. Leazer tied for sixth in the high jump (5 feet) and placed 16th in the long jump (15-9.5). She earlier set a school record in the long jump at the CIML Iowa Conference meet, where … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Kambria Leazer, Centennial girls’ track
Centennial boys return high-scoring trio of Duax, Heckenlaible and Ishibwami
Perhaps no boys' soccer team in the state returns a trio as talented as Ankeny Centennial's threesome of Ty Duax, Andrew Heckenlaible and Rashidi Ishibwami. Last year, that triumvirate racked up 154 points while leading Centennial to a 16-4 record. The Jaguars advanced to the Class 3A semifinals before dropping a 2-1 decision to Waukee Northwest. "The … [Read more...] about Centennial boys return high-scoring trio of Duax, Heckenlaible and Ishibwami