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Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Rashidi Ishibwami, Centennial boys’ soccer

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Senior forward/midfielder Rashidi Ishibwami has scored three goals while helping the fourth-ranked Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team to a 2-0 start. He had a pair of goals in the Jaguars' 4-1 victory over visiting Urbandale in their season opener on Thursday. Last year, Ishibwami scored a team-high 22 goals and also contributed nine assists while … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Rashidi Ishibwami, Centennial boys’ soccer

‘It doesn’t get any closer than this’: Urbandale boys slip past Jaguars, 6-5

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After winning just two singles matches, the Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team needed to make a comeback in doubles during Friday's dual meet against visiting Urbandale. The Jaguars managed to win three of the five doubles matches, but it wasn't enough as Urbandale held on for a 6-5 victory at the Prairie Ridge courts. The J-Hawks are now 1-0 in the CIML … [Read more...] about ‘It doesn’t get any closer than this’: Urbandale boys slip past Jaguars, 6-5

Heckenlaible’s hat trick in 2nd half leads Jaguars to 4-0 victory at Norwalk

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It took awhile for the Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team to solve its opponent on Friday night. But once it did, Andrew Heckenlaible and the Jaguars were unstoppable. Heckenlaible recorded a hat trick during a 10-minute stretch of the second half and Centennial went on to post a 4-0 victory at Norwalk in a non-conference game. "Andrew had a great … [Read more...] about Heckenlaible’s hat trick in 2nd half leads Jaguars to 4-0 victory at Norwalk

Centennial girls overcome Peterson’s absence to post 6-5 win at Urbandale

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Competing without its top player, the Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team posted a 6-5 victory at Urbandale in a CIML Conference dual meet on Friday. The Jaguars improved to 2-0 in the conference after routing Waukee, 11-0, in their season opener on Thursday. The J-Hawks dropped to 0-1 in the league and 2-1 overall. "It is great to begin with two … [Read more...] about Centennial girls overcome Peterson’s absence to post 6-5 win at Urbandale

‘We were definitely tested’: Bergan makes 6 saves in Jaguars’ 2-0 victory

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The Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team survived its biggest test of the season. The top-ranked Jaguars scored a goal in each half and posted a 2-0 victory at No. 12 Urbandale on Thursday. It was the CIML Conference opener for both teams. "It was good for us to get a CIML game under our belts," said Centennial coach Chris Allen. "I thought Urbandale … [Read more...] about ‘We were definitely tested’: Bergan makes 6 saves in Jaguars’ 2-0 victory

Centennial boys top Urbandale in opener, will play at Norwalk on Friday

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This time, the Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team didn't need a dramatic rally to beat Urbandale. The Jaguars, who overcame a 2-0 halftime deficit to post a 3-2 victory over Urbandale in last year's Class 3A quarterfinals, opened their season on Thursday with a 4-1 win against the visiting J-Hawks. They built a 3-1 halftime lead in the CIML Conference … [Read more...] about Centennial boys top Urbandale in opener, will play at Norwalk on Friday

‘Everyone on the team stepped up’: Jaguars romp past Waukee in opener

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The Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team opened its season on Thursday with an 11-0 victory over visiting Waukee in a CIML Conference dual meet. The contest was played under sunny skies with temperatures in the 50s. "We had a great start with an 11-0 win," said Centennial coach Alli Gustafson. "Everyone on the team stepped up to the plate and got a … [Read more...] about ‘Everyone on the team stepped up’: Jaguars romp past Waukee in opener

Drefke, Wilson earn individual honors, but Jaguars fall to Dowling by 1 stroke

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The Ankeny Centennial girls' golfers were unhappy with their scores following Monday's season opener. Coach John Petersen, though, wasn't disappointed with his team's performance. The Jaguars dropped a 188-189 decision to visiting Dowling Catholic in a CIML Conference dual meet at Briarwood Golf Club. "The first meet of 2023 is under our belts," … [Read more...] about Drefke, Wilson earn individual honors, but Jaguars fall to Dowling by 1 stroke

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Cady Compton, Ankeny Centennial girls’ soccer

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Senior forward/midfielder Cady Compton has scored a team-high six goals while helping the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team to a 3-0 start this season. She had a hat trick in the Jaguars' 10-0 win over Carlisle in the season opener on Tuesday, then had two goals on Friday in a 3-0 victory over Ames and one more on Saturday in a 7-0 triumph over Council … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Cady Compton, Ankeny Centennial girls’ soccer

No. 1 Jaguars roll past Ames, C.B. Lincoln for impressive 3-0 start to season

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Saturday's rematch of last year's Class 3A championship game at the girls' state soccer tournament quickly turned into a mismatch. Alanna Pennington scored two goals in the first 2 minutes of the game and top-ranked Ankeny Centennial went on to defeat No. 7 Council Bluffs Lincoln, 7-0, in the Crosstown Invitational at Centennial. The Jaguars improved to … [Read more...] about No. 1 Jaguars roll past Ames, C.B. Lincoln for impressive 3-0 start to season

‘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

‘It really could have gone either way’: Jaguars fall to Roosevelt on windy day

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The windy conditions became a huge factor during Thursday's boys' tennis meet at the Waveland courts in Des Moines. Des Moines Roosevelt opened its season with a 7-4 victory over visiting Ankeny Centennial in a non-conference meet. The Jaguars' overall record dropped to 1-1. "It was super windy, which is a great equalizer unfortunately," said … [Read more...] about ‘It really could have gone either way’: Jaguars fall to Roosevelt on windy day

Jaguars return 3 varsity regulars from last year’s 10th-place team in Class 4A

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A year ago, the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team qualified for the state meet for the first time since 2018. The Jaguars earned a 10th-place finish in Class 4A by shooting a season-best score on back-to-back days at Otter Creek Golf Course in Ankeny. They carded a 357 in the second round to finish with a 36-hole total of 721. Three varsity regulars … [Read more...] about Jaguars return 3 varsity regulars from last year’s 10th-place team in Class 4A

Compton’s hat trick closes out Jaguars’ 10-0 rout over Carlisle in season opener

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The season opener for the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team didn't last the full 80 minutes. The Jaguars cruised to a 10-0 victory over visiting Carlisle in a non-conference game on Tuesday. The contest ended via the mercy rule early in the second half. "All in all, we looked well organized throughout the match and shared the ball well," said … [Read more...] about Compton’s hat trick closes out Jaguars’ 10-0 rout over Carlisle in season opener

‘It was a good start to the season’: Jaguars post 7-4 victory over Norwalk

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team opened its season on Tuesday with a 7-4 victory over visiting Norwalk in a non-conference meet at the Prairie Ridge courts. The Jaguars won four of the six singles matches to build a 4-2 lead. They sealed the triumph by winning three of the five doubles matches. "There were some great matches," said Centennial … [Read more...] about ‘It was a good start to the season’: Jaguars post 7-4 victory over Norwalk

Centennial girls boast high hopes with strong returnees, addition of Peterson

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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

Jaguars return 6 varsity regulars, led by two-time state placewinner Peterson

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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

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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

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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