Ankeny Centennial's Olivia Kroska found herself in the right place at the right time. The freshman midfielder scored on a rebound for the game's only goal to give the fourth-ranked Jaguars a 1-0 victory over No. 2 Ankeny in a CIML Iowa Conference girls' soccer showdown on Tuesday at Ankeny Stadium. "They really came at us in the second half, to be … [Read more...] about ‘I just rebounded it back in’: Jaguars knock off No. 2 Ankeny on Kroska’s goal
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‘We still struggle with tiebreakers’: Centennial boys fall to Mason City, 8-3
Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis coach Tami Lewton feels like her team is close to getting over the hump. The Jaguars dropped an 8-3 decision to visiting Mason City, the No. 7 team in Class 2A, on Tuesday. Mason City won three of the five tiebreakers in the meet. "We still struggle with tiebreakers," said Lewton. "We will be dangerous if we can figure … [Read more...] about ‘We still struggle with tiebreakers’: Centennial boys fall to Mason City, 8-3
Centennial boys post 6-2 victory at Fort Dodge in rain-shortened meet
The Ankeny Centennial and Fort Dodge boys' tennis teams had a common opponent on Monday. The rain. In an effort to beat an incoming storm, the Jaguars and Dodgers played a dual meet consisting of eight-game pro sets instead of the usual best-of-three sets format. In the end, Centennial emerged with a 6-2 road victory. Three of the doubles matches … [Read more...] about Centennial boys post 6-2 victory at Fort Dodge in rain-shortened meet
Drefke takes 10th at Dragon Invitational, leads Jaguars to 4th-place finish
Prior to Monday's Dragon Invitational, the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team had posted scores in the 370s on three different occasions this season. The Jaguars nearly broke into the 360s at Jester Park. Centennial shot a 370 and placed fourth in the 11-team field, despite another day of cold and wet conditions. "We were so close today to scoring … [Read more...] about Drefke takes 10th at Dragon Invitational, leads Jaguars to 4th-place finish
Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Alanna Pennington, Centennial girls’ soccer
Junior midfielder Alanna Pennington has helped the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team to a 10-2 record and a No. 4 ranking in Class 3A. She leads the Jaguars with 10 goals and has also contributed two assists. Pennington was named to the CIML Iowa Conference first team as a sophomore, when she helped Centennial to an 18-3 mark and a trip to the Class 3A … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Alanna Pennington, Centennial girls’ soccer
Centennial boys extend winning streak to 9 games heading into Jag-Hawk battle
On paper, Friday's game at Marshalltown appeared to be a mismatch for the Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team. The fourth-ranked Jaguars entered the contest riding an eight-game winning streak. Marshalltown, meanwhile, was on an eight-game losing skid. However, a variety of factors turned the game into a close battle. Centennial overcame a small … [Read more...] about Centennial boys extend winning streak to 9 games heading into Jag-Hawk battle
‘This was a successful week’: Jaguars defeat Waukee NW for 3rd straight win
The Waukee Northwest girls' tennis team has seen enough of its conference rivals from Ankeny. After dropping an 11-0 decision at Ankeny on Thursday afternoon, the Wolves returned home for another meet against visiting Ankeny Centennial and suffered an 8-3 loss. It was the third straight victory for the Jaguars, who improved to 2-2 in the CIML Iowa … [Read more...] about ‘This was a successful week’: Jaguars defeat Waukee NW for 3rd straight win
No. 4 Waukee Northwest stays unbeaten, but Jaguars earn trio of victories
The Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team accomplished something on Thursday that no other squad has managed to do. The Jaguars won a few matches against fourth-ranked Waukee Northwest. The visiting Wolves posted an 8-3 victory in a CIML Iowa Conference matchup to remain unbeaten. They improved to 5-0 in the league and 7-0 overall. Northwest had lost … [Read more...] about No. 4 Waukee Northwest stays unbeaten, but Jaguars earn trio of victories
‘The course beat us up a little’: Jaguars shoot 394, place 4th at Bloom Invitational
Elmwood Country Club sometimes gets the best of the golfers who play on the Marshalltown course. That was the case on Thursday for the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team. The Jaguars placed fourth among 17 teams in the Linda Bloom Invitational. They posted a score of 394. "Today, the course beat us up a little," said Centennial coach John Petersen. … [Read more...] about ‘The course beat us up a little’: Jaguars shoot 394, place 4th at Bloom Invitational
Jaguars top Hoover on Senior Night after dropping 7-4 decision to Marshalltown
Wednesday was an up-and-down day for the Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team. The Jaguars hosted a pair of opponents at the Prairie Ridge courts and came away with a split. After dropping a 7-4 decision to sixth-ranked Marshalltown in a CIML Iowa Conference matchup, Centennial rebounded with an 11-0 victory over Des Moines Hoover in a non-conference … [Read more...] about Jaguars top Hoover on Senior Night after dropping 7-4 decision to Marshalltown
Martin, Compton lead Centennial girls past Dodgers for 3rd straight shutout
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
‘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