For the second time in three years, an Ankeny Centennial senior advanced to the championship match in the Class 2A singles bracket at the boys' state tennis tournament before having to settle for runner-up honors. Top-seeded Caleb Peterson dropped a 6-3, 6-3 decision to second-seeded Kaden Taylor of Waukee Northwest on Wednesday at the Hawkeye Tennis … [Read more...] about ‘I’m proud of my accomplishment’: ACHS star ends career with runner-up finish
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‘We had a game plan, and it worked’: Jaguars knock off NW, advance to state
Andrew Heckenlaible and the Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer players got their revenge. Heckenlaible scored one goal and assisted on another to lead the 10th-ranked Jaguars to a 2-1 victory at No. 4 Waukee Northwest in a Class 4A substate final on Wednesday. Centennial (9-5) advanced to the state tournament for the third straight year. The Jaguars … [Read more...] about ‘We had a game plan, and it worked’: Jaguars knock off NW, advance to state
‘I’m really excited’: After slow start, Peterson cruises into Class 2A title match
Ankeny Centennial's Caleb Peterson is one win away from becoming the first state tennis champion in Ankeny's history. The top-seeded senior rolled to a 6-2, 6-0 victory over Anthony Schulte of Cedar Rapids Prairie in the semifinals of the boys' Class 2A singles tournament on Wednesday morning at the Hawkeye Tennis & Recreation Center in Iowa City. He … [Read more...] about ‘I’m really excited’: After slow start, Peterson cruises into Class 2A title match
Bergan records another clean sheet, sets single-season ACHS mark for shutouts
There isn't much left for Ankeny Centennial goalkeeper Kate Bergan to accomplish in her girls' high school soccer career. She's already been a state champion. She's earned all-state honors. On Tuesday, though, Bergan added another milestone to her resume. She set a single-season school record with her 10th shutout as the eighth-ranked Jaguars defeated … [Read more...] about Bergan records another clean sheet, sets single-season ACHS mark for shutouts
Peterson quickly disposes of first two opponents at Class 2A singles tourney
Ankeny Centennial senior Caleb Peterson was hoping to get off the courts as quickly as possible during the opening day of the boys' state tennis tournament on Tuesday. Mission accomplished. The top-seeded Peterson won his first two matches in the Class 2A singles division without dropping a game at the University of Iowa Tennis Complex in Iowa City. He … [Read more...] about Peterson quickly disposes of first two opponents at Class 2A singles tourney
‘Uninspired’ Jaguars top C.B. Lincoln, advance to substate final vs. No. 4 NW
The Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team earned the rematch that it wanted. The 10th-ranked Jaguars posted a 3-1 victory over Council Bluffs Lincoln in a Class 4A substate semifinal on Monday at Waukee Northwest. They raised their record to 8-5 and advanced to Wednesday's substate final at No. 4 Northwest (14-3) at 7 p.m. The Wolves followed … [Read more...] about ‘Uninspired’ Jaguars top C.B. Lincoln, advance to substate final vs. No. 4 NW
Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Payton Drefke, Centennial girls’ golf/softball
Ankeny Centennial junior Payton Drefke qualified for the girls' Class 4A state golf meet as an individual by placing third in a regional meet on Wednesday at Veenker Golf Course in Ames. She shot an 8-over-par 81 to lead the Jaguars to a fourth-place finish in the 10-team field. The state meet will be held on Thursday and Friday at Otter Creek Golf Course … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Payton Drefke, Centennial girls’ golf/softball
Centennial girls blank Cedar Falls, advance to final four of 2A team tourney
The magical season continued on Saturday for the Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team. The third-ranked Jaguars rolled to a 5-0 victory over No. 6 Cedar Falls in the opening round of the Class 2A state team tournament at the Prairie Ridge courts. The match was halted before doubles play even began after Centennial swept the first five singles matches to … [Read more...] about Centennial girls blank Cedar Falls, advance to final four of 2A team tourney
‘It feels amazing!’: Pratt leaps to first individual state title in Jaguars’ history
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
SOFTBALL CAN WAIT: Drefke shoots an 81, qualifies for state golf meet
The Ankeny Centennial softball team will have to wait a little longer for Payton Drefke to make her season debut. Drefke, a starting outfielder for the Jaguars, earned her second consecutive trip to the girls' Class 4A state golf meet on Wednesday. The junior shot an 8-over-par 81 to place third in a regional meet at Veenker Golf Course in Ames. "I'm … [Read more...] about SOFTBALL CAN WAIT: Drefke shoots an 81, qualifies for state golf meet
Seniors shine as Jaguars close out regular season with 2-0 win over Waukee
The seniors on the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team didn't want their Senior Night to be spoiled by a loss. Cady Compton scored a pair of goals, Averi Porter and Alanna Pennington each had an assist, and Kate Bergan made a pair of saves en route to her eighth shutout as the eighth-ranked Jaguars closed out the regular season on Tuesday with a 2-0 … [Read more...] about Seniors shine as Jaguars close out regular season with 2-0 win over Waukee
Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Megan Yuan, Ankeny Centennial girls’ tennis
Junior Megan Yuan is one of six players on the third-ranked Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team to qualify for the Class 2A state tournament, which will be held on May 26-27 at the Hawkeye Tennis & Recreation Center in Iowa City. Yuan and Samara Peterson defeated teammates Jenna Benkufsky and Ara Lofgren, 6-2, 6-3, to win a regional doubles title on … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Megan Yuan, Ankeny Centennial girls’ tennis
‘We just lost the important points’: Jags fall to Johnston in substate semifinal, 5-4
It's been a year of close losses for the Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team. The latest one brought the Jaguars' season to an end. After posting a 5-0 victory over Dallas Center-Grimes in a Class 2A substate team tournament on Friday at Johnston, Centennial dropped a 5-4 decision to the host Dragons in the semifinal round. The two teams were tied … [Read more...] about ‘We just lost the important points’: Jags fall to Johnston in substate semifinal, 5-4
Centennial girls ‘have a lot to be proud of’ despite 3-1 loss to No. 1 Wolves
There's no doubt which team is favored to win the Class 3A girls' soccer championship in a few weeks. Top-ranked Waukee Northwest completed an undefeated run through the rugged CIML Conference with a 3-1 victory over No. 8 Ankeny Centennial on Friday. The host Wolves finished 8-0 in the league and improved to 13-1 overall. Northwest's only loss came to … [Read more...] about Centennial girls ‘have a lot to be proud of’ despite 3-1 loss to No. 1 Wolves
‘We will regroup’: Jaguars close out regular season with loss to Waukee NW
Friday's game against visiting Waukee Northwest won't be the one that is going to define the 2023 season for the Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team. There are more important contests coming up, including a likely rematch against the Wolves in a Class 4A substate final. Fourth-ranked Northwest closed out the regular season with a 2-1 victory over the … [Read more...] about ‘We will regroup’: Jaguars close out regular season with loss to Waukee NW
Centennial’s Pratt wins long jump, while Sandquist takes discus at Norwalk SQM
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
‘It was pretty amazing’: Centennial girls qualify all 6 players for state tourney
It's been a banner season for the Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team. It got even better on Wednesday. The third-ranked Jaguars qualified all six of their players for the Class 2A state tournament by sweeping the top two places in both singles and doubles in a regional tournament at Ames. The state tournament will be held on May 26-27 at the … [Read more...] about ‘It was pretty amazing’: Centennial girls qualify all 6 players for state tourney
Duax scores twice on PKs, leads Jaguars back from early deficit on Senior Night
The Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team celebrated its Senior Night on Tuesday with a 4-1 victory over visiting Southeast Polk. Ty Duax scored a pair of goals for the 10th-ranked Jaguars, who improved to 4-3 in the CIML Conference and 7-4 overall. No. 14 Southeast Polk's records fell to 1-6 and 8-8. The game pitted Centennial coach Brian Duax against … [Read more...] about Duax scores twice on PKs, leads Jaguars back from early deficit on Senior Night
‘We connected passes really well’: Martin, Jaguars roll to 4-0 victory at S.E. Polk
Ava Martin scored a pair of goals in the first half and the eighth-ranked Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team went on to post a 4-0 victory at Southeast Polk on Tuesday. McKenna Hilton and Emily Conger each added a goal for the Jaguars, who also got two saves from goalkeeper Kate Bergan en route to the shutout. “We played together and as a team with … [Read more...] about ‘We connected passes really well’: Martin, Jaguars roll to 4-0 victory at S.E. Polk
‘Amazing tennis’ allows Jaguars to win Valley Invitational title for first time ever
The Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team made some history on Friday. The third-ranked Jaguars captured the team title at the Valley Invitational, topping a field that included five of the top nine squads in Class 2A. "This is the first time that it's ever happened," Centennial coach Alli Gustafson said of her team's triumph. "It was a fun … [Read more...] about ‘Amazing tennis’ allows Jaguars to win Valley Invitational title for first time ever