The Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team couldn't figure out a way to stop Valley star Preston Kipnusu. The senior forward recorded a hat trick, including the game-winning goal in overtime, as the fifth-ranked Tigers posted a 3-2 win over Centennial on Thursday at Northview. "It's really difficult to defend him," said Centennial coach Brian Duax. "We … [Read more...] about ‘It’s a tough pill to swallow’: Valley beats Jags in OT as Kipnusu records hat trick
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Playing for 3rd time in 3 days, Jaguars place 5th in Linda Bloom Invitational
The Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team earned a fifth-place finish among 14 squads in the Linda Bloom Invitational on Thursday at American Legion Golf Course in Marshalltown. It was the third meet in three days for the Jaguars, who posted a 374 total. Waukee Northwest shot a 327 to defend its team title. Ames was the runner-up with a 335. Natalie … [Read more...] about Playing for 3rd time in 3 days, Jaguars place 5th in Linda Bloom Invitational
Centennial boys win 9 events, including 5 relays, at Jaguar Invitational
The Ankeny Centennial boys' track team tuned up for the Drake Relays by hosting the Jaguar Invitational on Tuesday. The Jaguars won nine events, including five relays, against a field that included four other squads. Centennial swept the jumping events. Kaleb Kruzich won the high jump with a leap of 5 feet 10 inches, while Zechariah Howe took the long … [Read more...] about Centennial boys win 9 events, including 5 relays, at Jaguar Invitational
Drefke earns medalist honors by 7 shots, leads Jaguars past Valley, Urbandale
The weather finally cooperated on Wednesday for the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team. The Jaguars took advantage of the favorable conditions to defeat Valley and Urbandale in a CIML Conference triangular meet at Briarwood Golf Club. "It was a beautiful afternoon for our last home meet of the season," said Centennial coach John Petersen. "We had seven … [Read more...] about Drefke earns medalist honors by 7 shots, leads Jaguars past Valley, Urbandale
Martin goes ‘beast mode’, records hat trick in Jaguars’ 3-0 win over Johnston
Looking to bounce back from Friday's loss at Waukee, the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team turned to Ava Martin for some offensive production. The junior forward delivered in a big way. Martin recorded a hat trick and the fourth-ranked Jaguars defeated No. 12 Johnston, 3-0, in a CIML Conference game on Tuesday at Centennial. "I just felt like we … [Read more...] about Martin goes ‘beast mode’, records hat trick in Jaguars’ 3-0 win over Johnston