Freshman Ava Martin played a key role this season for the Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball team, coming off the bench as one of the Jaguars' top reserves. Now, she's filling a similar role for the Centennial girls' soccer team. Martin had a hat trick and also contributed an assist to lead the fourth-ranked Jaguars to a 12-0 victory on Tuesday at … [Read more...] about Martin, Compton lead Centennial girls past Dodgers for 3rd straight shutout
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‘It was a close battle’: Jaguars edge No. 10 Waukee, 6-5, for biggest win of year
It was the biggest win of the season for the Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team. The Jaguars raised their record to 4-3 with a 6-5 victory at 10th-ranked Waukee in a non-conference meet on Tuesday. The No. 2 doubles team of Rozzie Sterling and Morgan DenBeste sealed the win with a three-set triumph. "Taking down Waukee was something we had been … [Read more...] about ‘It was a close battle’: Jaguars edge No. 10 Waukee, 6-5, for biggest win of year
‘It was a super fantastic night’: Jaguars rely on doubles for 6-5 win over Waukee
The Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team posted a 6-5 victory over fifth-ranked Waukee on Tuesday, defeating the Warriors for the first time in school history. The Jaguars (3-4) won three of the five doubles matches to pull out the non-conference win. Waukee dropped to 1-4 on the season. "Our doubles teams continue to be our strength," said Centennial … [Read more...] about ‘It was a super fantastic night’: Jaguars rely on doubles for 6-5 win over Waukee
Reichart returns to lineup, helps Jaguars to 10-0 win over Fort Dodge
Senior Emmanuel Reichart joined the lineup for the Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team for the first time this season. He made an already potent squad even more dangerous. Reichart had two goals and two assists to help the sixth-ranked Jaguars to a 10-0 victory over visiting Fort Dodge on Tuesday. "It was a good performance," said Centennial coach … [Read more...] about Reichart returns to lineup, helps Jaguars to 10-0 win over Fort Dodge
‘It was a big improvement’: Jaguars drop 70 strokes, place 6th at Linn-Mar
A year ago, the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team struggled to a 13th-place finish at the Linn-Mar Invitational. The Jaguars returned to Hunters Ridge Golf Course on Tuesday and shot a much better score. Centennial placed sixth in the 14-team field, shooting a 379. "It was a big improvement from a year ago," said Centennial coach John Petersen. … [Read more...] about ‘It was a big improvement’: Jaguars drop 70 strokes, place 6th at Linn-Mar
Centennial girls post 11-0 shutout at Hoover, even their overall record at 3-3
The Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team played an outmanned opponent on Monday. The Jaguars lost only two games overall and rolled to an 11-0 victory at Des Moines Hoover in a non-conference meet. "Our lower varsity got some great action today," said Centennial coach Alli Gustafson. "Hoover only had six girls playing total, so for doubles, some of our … [Read more...] about Centennial girls post 11-0 shutout at Hoover, even their overall record at 3-3
Centennial boys rout Mason City behind Ishibwami’s ‘haul’, Duax’s hat trick
Ty Duax recorded a hat trick for the Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team in Friday's game against visiting Mason City. His teammate, Rashidi Ishibwami, was not to be outscored. After starting the game on the bench, Ishibwami erupted for four goals--which is sometimes referred to as a 'haul'--and the sixth-ranked Jaguars rolled to a 10-0 victory in … [Read more...] about Centennial boys rout Mason City behind Ishibwami’s ‘haul’, Duax’s hat trick
‘The team continues to ascend’: Jaguars roll to 9-0 victory at Mason City
The Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team was ready for Mason City's defensive strategy. The fourth-ranked Jaguars scored six goals in the first half and went on to post a 9-0 road victory in a CIML Iowa Conference game on Friday. "We expected to see a high back line with numbers behind the ball--up to six players in the defensive line," said Centennial … [Read more...] about ‘The team continues to ascend’: Jaguars roll to 9-0 victory at Mason City
Gonzalez, Heckenlaible each score twice, lead Jaguars to 7-1 victory over Lincoln
Jesus Gonzalez and Andrew Heckenlaible each scored a pair of goals to lead the sixth-ranked Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team to a 7-1 victory over visiting Des Moines Lincoln in a non-conference game on Thursday. Ty Duax had one goal and three assists for the Jaguars, who improved to 7-1 with their sixth straight win. Lincoln's record dropped to … [Read more...] about Gonzalez, Heckenlaible each score twice, lead Jaguars to 7-1 victory over Lincoln
Roosevelt boys win trio of close matches to post 7-4 victory over Jaguars
Three close matches proved to be the difference on Tuesday in a boys' tennis dual meet at the Waveland Tennis Complex. Des Moines Roosevelt won two of the six singles matches in a third-set super-tiebreaker, then captured the No. 3 doubles match in similar fashion to beat visiting Ankeny Centennial, 7-4, in a non-conference meet. "We continue to make … [Read more...] about Roosevelt boys win trio of close matches to post 7-4 victory over Jaguars
‘The girls all played super well’: Jaguars roll past Roosevelt, even mark at 2-2
The Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team evened its overall record at 2-2 with a 10-1 victory over visiting Des Moines Roosevelt in a non-conference meet on Tuesday. The only win for the Roughriders (2-1) came at No. 3 singles, where Addie Pennington won by default over Centennial's Rozzie Sterling. "Rozzie had to forfeit due to illness in the middle … [Read more...] about ‘The girls all played super well’: Jaguars roll past Roosevelt, even mark at 2-2
Centennial golfers edge Hawkettes by 4 strokes, earn first win over rival since ’18
For the first time since 2018, the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team won a dual meet against its crosstown rival. The Jaguars defeated Ankeny, 195-199, on Tuesday at Otter Creek Golf Course. They raised their record to 2-1 in the CIML Iowa Conference, while the Hawkettes dropped to 1-1. "Considering the cold weather, we were happy with breaking the … [Read more...] about Centennial golfers edge Hawkettes by 4 strokes, earn first win over rival since ’18
‘It was an awesome team effort’: Jaguars dominate 2nd half for 5-0 win over SEP
It took awhile for the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team to figure out its opponent on a chilly Monday night. After scoring just one goal in the first half, the fourth-ranked Jaguars added four more in the second half to defeat visiting Southeast Polk, 5-0, in a non-conference game. "All in all, it was an awesome team effort," said Centennial … [Read more...] about ‘It was an awesome team effort’: Jaguars dominate 2nd half for 5-0 win over SEP
Jaguars overcome blustery conditions, beat Marshalltown for coach’s first victory
The Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team picked up its first win under new coach Alli Gustafson on Monday. The Jaguars posted a 7-4 victory at Marshalltown on a cold and windy afternoon. They improved to 1-1 in the CIML Iowa Conference and 1-2 overall, while the Bobcats' records dropped to 0-1 and 0-3. "When the meet started, the temperature was 32 … [Read more...] about Jaguars overcome blustery conditions, beat Marshalltown for coach’s first victory
Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Evan Larson, Ankeny Centennial boys’ soccer
Senior defender Evan Larson has helped the sixth-ranked Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team to a 6-1 record. The Jaguars posted a 5-0 victory at Southeast Polk on Friday after defeating visiting Urbandale, 3-2, in a shootout on Tuesday. Larson played a key role on last year's squad that went 15-5 and qualified for the Class 3A state tournament. He was … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Evan Larson, Ankeny Centennial boys’ soccer
Jaguars edge Bettendorf, then tumble to Cedar Falls at Marshalltown Invitational
The Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team split a pair of matches on Saturday at the Marshalltown Invitational. The Jaguars defeated Bettendorf, 5-4, for their first win of the season. They later dropped a 10-1 decision to Cedar Falls. "We are getting better every week," said Centennial coach Tami Lewton, whose team is now 1-3 on the year. "When … [Read more...] about Jaguars edge Bettendorf, then tumble to Cedar Falls at Marshalltown Invitational
No. 1 Valley girls score late goal to win showdown against No. 4 Centennial
Don't be surprised if the Ankeny Centennial and Valley girls' soccer teams meet again. The two CIML rivals have collided in the Class 3A state tournament in two of the last four seasons. Top-ranked Valley escaped with a 1-0 victory on Friday in a non-conference game at No. 4 Centennial. The contest was played amid chilly conditions. "We definitely … [Read more...] about No. 1 Valley girls score late goal to win showdown against No. 4 Centennial
‘It’s really fun to watch’: Heckenlaible gets hat trick; Jaguars roll past S.E. Polk
Truckie found another gear on Friday night. Andrew Heckenlaible recorded a hat trick in the first half, and the fourth-ranked Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team went on to post a 5-0 victory at Southeast Polk in a non-conference game. "He played well tonight," Centennial coach Brian Duax said of Heckenlaible. "When him and Ty (Duax) and Rashidi … [Read more...] about ‘It’s really fun to watch’: Heckenlaible gets hat trick; Jaguars roll past S.E. Polk
Peterson wins twice, but Jaguars suffer 9-2 loss to unbeaten Valley boys
Despite some strong performances by Caleb Peterson, the Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team dropped a 9-2 decision at Valley in a non-conference meet on Friday. Peterson rolled to a 6-1, 6-2 victory over Cam Johnson in the No. 1 singles match. He then teamed up with Kellen Jones for a 6-1, 6-4 triumph over Johnson and Beck Sissel at No. 1 … [Read more...] about Peterson wins twice, but Jaguars suffer 9-2 loss to unbeaten Valley boys
Centennial golfers beat Dodgers, even their record at 1-1 in Iowa Conference
Friday was another tough day to be on a golf course. The Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team made the best of it. The Jaguars evened their record at 1-1 in the CIML Iowa Conference with a 188-217 victory over Fort Dodge in a dual meet at the Fort Dodge Country Club. "It was a cold day up there," said Ankeny coach John Petersen. "I was proud of our … [Read more...] about Centennial golfers beat Dodgers, even their record at 1-1 in Iowa Conference