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Centennial’s Woods, Leazer earn top-8 finishes in Drake Relays individual events

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The adverse weather conditions on Friday didn't seem to bother the Ankeny Centennial duo of Anna Woods and Kambria Leazer. Woods, a freshman, raced to a seventh-place finish in the girls' 100 hurdles at the Drake Relays. It was the Jaguars' highest finish of the weekend. Woods posted a time of 16.21 seconds. Emma Havighurst of Valley won the race in … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Woods, Leazer earn top-8 finishes in Drake Relays individual events

‘We had a great weather night’: Jaguars place 2nd behind NW at Oldham Invite

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The Ankeny Centennial girls' track team earned a runner-up finish in the Craig Oldham Invitational on Tuesday at Johnston. Waukee Northwest won the meet for the third straight year, racking up 167 points. Centennial finished with 121.5, while the host Dragons took third in the eight-team field with 97. "We had a great weather night that allowed for … [Read more...] about ‘We had a great weather night’: Jaguars place 2nd behind NW at Oldham Invite

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Jaeden Pratt, Centennial girls’ track

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Ankeny Centennial junior Jaeden Pratt is the defending Class 4A state champion in the long jump. She placed sixth in the event with a jump of 16 feet 1/4 inch at the Hawkette Invitational on Thursday, helping the Jaguars to a third-place finish in the eight-team field. Pratt is a multi-sport athlete who has earned all-state honors in both basketball and … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Jaeden Pratt, Centennial girls’ track

Jaguars win 4 events, earn 14 other top-3 finishes at unscored Dragon Invitational

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The first outdoor meet of the season for the Ankeny Centennial girls' track team proved to be a successful one. The Jaguars won four events and had 14 other top-three finishes in the Dragon Invitational on Thursday at Johnston. No team scores were kept. "We took a large squad over there, and it was great to have so many girls competing," said … [Read more...] about Jaguars win 4 events, earn 14 other top-3 finishes at unscored Dragon Invitational

With 14 returning state qualifiers, Jaguars seek first top-10 finish in Class 4A

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The Ankeny Centennial girls' track team has never placed in the top 10 at the Class 4A state meet. This could be the year that the Jaguars break through that barrier. "Our No. 1 goal is to have a ton of fun as a team and to continue to build on the great team culture we have," said Centennial coach Tyler Asbe. "With that environment, the level of … [Read more...] about With 14 returning state qualifiers, Jaguars seek first top-10 finish in Class 4A

‘It feels amazing!’: Pratt leaps to first individual state title in Jaguars’ history

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Ankeny Centennial's Jaeden Pratt wasn't even planning to go out for track until her basketball teammate, Mya Crawford, talked her into it. Now, the sophomore owns the distinction of becoming the first individual girls' state track champion in program history. Pratt won the Class 4A long jump on Friday at Drake Stadium with a leap of 18 feet 1 inch. Her … [Read more...] about ‘It feels amazing!’: Pratt leaps to first individual state title in Jaguars’ history

Centennial’s Pratt wins long jump, while Sandquist takes discus at Norwalk SQM

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The rainy conditions provided a challenge for the Ankeny Centennial track teams on Thursday. Both squads overcame a steady drizzle to earn top-four finishes in a Class 4A state qualifying meet at Norwalk. The Jaguars placed third among eight teams in the girls' division with 117.5 points. "We had a great meet with strong performances across the board … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Pratt wins long jump, while Sandquist takes discus at Norwalk SQM

Pratt sets school record in long jump, helps Centennial to runner-up finish

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It was another banner night for the jumpers on the Ankeny Centennial girls' track team. Jaeden Pratt set a school record in the long jump while teammate Kambria Leazer scored points in both jumping events as the Jaguars earned a runner-up finish in the Waukee Northwest Relays on Thursday. Northwest, the defending Class 4A state champion, easily won its … [Read more...] about Pratt sets school record in long jump, helps Centennial to runner-up finish

Centennial girls win 5 events, place 3rd overall at Craig Oldham Invite

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Only 29 points separated the top four girls' track teams in the Craig Oldham Invitational on Tuesday at Johnston. Waukee Northwest won the meet for the second straight year, finishing with 139 points. The host Dragons were second with 120 points, followed by Ankeny Centennial in third with 115 and Southeast Polk with 110. "We were really happy with the … [Read more...] about Centennial girls win 5 events, place 3rd overall at Craig Oldham Invite

‘We had a great meet’: Pratt, Crawford shine for Jaguars at Johnston Quad

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The addition of Mya Crawford and Jaeden Pratt to the Ankeny Centennial girls' track team is already paying off for the Jaguars. Pratt won the long jump at the Johnston Quadrangular on Thursday with a leap of 17 feet 3.25 inches. She also combined with Crawford, Kylin Smith and Julia Flick to win the 4x400 relay in a time of 4:05.75, which met the Blue … [Read more...] about ‘We had a great meet’: Pratt, Crawford shine for Jaguars at Johnston Quad

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Kambria Leazer, Centennial girls’ track

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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

‘We’ve got some great athletes’: Jaguars boast 15 returning state qualifiers

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With 120 athletes on the roster, the Ankeny Centennial girls' track team boasts a lot of depth in multiple areas. New head coach Tyler Asbe, who spent the last two seasons as an assistant for the Ankeny girls' team, likes what he has seen thus far from his squad. "The practices are going really well," said Asbe. "The girls have come to practice with … [Read more...] about ‘We’ve got some great athletes’: Jaguars boast 15 returning state qualifiers

Ankeny assistant Asbe named head coach of Centennial girls’ track program

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Tyler Asbe has been named the new head coach of the Ankeny Centennial girls' track team. Asbe spent the last two years as an assistant for the Ankeny girls' squad. "I'm definitely excited to get things going," said Asbe. "The season is right around the corner, and I met the athletes (Wednesday). That just kind of made it feel real." Asbe briefly … [Read more...] about Ankeny assistant Asbe named head coach of Centennial girls’ track program

‘There is so much to love about it!’: Centennial’s Quass to run for Tennessee

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There were several colleges across the country that could offer Ankeny Centennial distance standout Rondi Quass a top-notch running program as well as a quality engineering school. But only one of them offered the chance to go to the same school as her sister, Berit. Quass has verbally committed to join the University of Tennessee women's track and … [Read more...] about ‘There is so much to love about it!’: Centennial’s Quass to run for Tennessee

Centennial girls place 2nd, while Jaguar boys finish 4th at Fort Dodge SQM

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On a hot and humid night at Fort Dodge, the Ankeny Centennial girls' track team accomplished all of its goals--and then some--in a Class 4A state qualifying meet. The Jaguars placed second among eight teams with 142 points. Ames won the team title with 160.5. "It was a great meet for us," said Centennial girls' coach Andrew Kruzich. "We really exceeded … [Read more...] about Centennial girls place 2nd, while Jaguar boys finish 4th at Fort Dodge SQM

Jaguars place 3rd at Oldham Invitational behind Waukee Northwest, Johnston

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A chance to compete in the Craig Oldham Invitational on Tuesday at Johnston was all that the Ankeny Centennial girls' track athletes could ask for. "Just like last week, we weren't sure we'd even get this meet in, so to get the whole thing run is a blessing in itself," said Centennial coach Andrew Kruzich. "I thought our girls really did a nice job … [Read more...] about Jaguars place 3rd at Oldham Invitational behind Waukee Northwest, Johnston

Jaguars place 2nd in all 7 relays, earn runner-up finish overall at S.E. Polk Invite

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On a wet and windy night, the Ankeny Centennial girls' track team earned a runner-up finish in the Southeast Polk Invitational on Tuesday. The Jaguars scored 56 of their 184 points in the relays--placing second in all seven of the relay events. "We ran competitively on the track," said Centennial coach Andrew Kruzich. "We've got some work to do on … [Read more...] about Jaguars place 2nd in all 7 relays, earn runner-up finish overall at S.E. Polk Invite

Leazer sweeps jumping events, leads Jaguars to title at Johnston Quadrangular

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The Ankeny Centennial girls' track team finally got a chance to compete on Friday. The Jaguars didn't let the opportunity go to waste. Centennial won the Johnston Quadrangular with 185 points, defeating a strong field. Dowling Catholic was second with 177 points, followed by Johnston with 171 and Valley with 164. "We had a fun night," said … [Read more...] about Leazer sweeps jumping events, leads Jaguars to title at Johnston Quadrangular

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Maraye Breeding, Centennial girls’ track

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Senior Maraye Breeding is one of 12 returning state qualifiers for the Ankeny Centennial girls' track team. She helped the Jaguars to a 14th-place finish in last year's Class 4A state meet. Breeding ran on the fifth-place 4x200 relay which set a school record with a time of 1:45.05. She also ran on the 14th-place shuttle hurdle relay. Here is some … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Maraye Breeding, Centennial girls’ track