In the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by Coldwell Banker Mid-America, publisher Dan Holm celebrates the life of Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis coach Tami Lewton with Centennial Activities Director Nate Lingren, Centennial girls' tennis coach Alli Gustafson and junior Brayden Wellendorf--who was the Jaguars' No. 1 player this … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 265
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‘She will be greatly missed’: Centennial boys’ tennis coach Lewton passes away
Will Blevins will always appreciate the role that Tami Lewton played in his success on the tennis court. "Tami was instrumental in my career," the former Ankeny Centennial star said. "I had known Tami since I was about 10 years old, and we met at the Ankeny tennis courts. I began taking lessons with her and then she helped me to find other pros and clubs … [Read more...] about ‘She will be greatly missed’: Centennial boys’ tennis coach Lewton passes away
‘I’m absolutely proud of our girls’: Jaguars lose heartbreaker to Waukee NW in PKs
There was nothing for the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer players to hang their heads about. The eighth-ranked Jaguars ended their season on Tuesday with a 3-2 loss to No. 1 Waukee Northwest in a shootout in the Class 3A quarterfinals of the state tournament at Cownie Park. "I'm not going to fault the players," said Centennial coach Chris Allen, whose … [Read more...] about ‘I’m absolutely proud of our girls’: Jaguars lose heartbreaker to Waukee NW in PKs
Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: McKenna Hilton, Centennial girls’ soccer
Senior forward McKenna Hilton has helped the eighth-ranked Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team to a 13-6 record. She had an assist on Thursday as the Jaguars posted a 2-1 victory over No. 11 Southeast Polk in a Class 3A regional final, punching the team's ticket to this week's state tournament. Hilton has racked up six goals and three assists on the … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: McKenna Hilton, Centennial girls’ soccer
‘I’m glad they get another shot at it’: Centennial seniors earn 4th trip to state
The seniors on the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team will get at least one more opportunity to play at Cownie Park. The eighth-ranked Jaguars advanced to next week's state tournament by defeating No. 11 Southeast Polk, 2-1, in a Class 3A regional final on Thursday at Centennial. "I was just talking to Gabby (Lawrence), McKenna (Hilton) and Avery … [Read more...] about ‘I’m glad they get another shot at it’: Centennial seniors earn 4th trip to state