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Jaguars win 4×200 and 4×400 relays, place 4th overall at Hi Covey Relays

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A pair of relay victories helped the Ankeny Centennial boys' track team to a fourth-place finish overall in the Hi Covey Relays on Tuesday at Ames. The Jaguars won both the 4x200 and 4x400 relays. They finished with 108 points in the seven-team meet. Iowa City High captured the team title with 203 points. Cedar Rapids Kennedy was second with … [Read more...] about Jaguars win 4×200 and 4×400 relays, place 4th overall at Hi Covey Relays

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

WHAT A WIN(D)!: Jaguars survive gusty conditions, shootout to beat Urbandale

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer players proved a lot to themselves on Tuesday night. The fourth-ranked Jaguars showed that they can defeat one of the state's best teams while also overcoming some adverse conditions. Playing on its home turf amid strong and gusty winds, Centennial went to a shootout against No. 2 Urbandale and eventually emerged with … [Read more...] about WHAT A WIN(D)!: Jaguars survive gusty conditions, shootout to beat Urbandale

‘The girls were disappointed’: Jaguars fall to Waukee Northwest on Senior Night

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The Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team celebrated its Senior Night on Tuesday at Briarwood Golf Club. Unfortunately, the Jaguars couldn't celebrate a victory, too. Centennial dropped a 181-197 decision to Waukee Northwest in its CIML Iowa Conference opener. The Jaguars were coming off a runner-up finish in the Centennial Invitational on Monday. "The … [Read more...] about ‘The girls were disappointed’: Jaguars fall to Waukee Northwest on Senior Night

Jaguars compete against many of CIML’s top teams at Johnston Invitational

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Monday's Johnston Invitational girls' tennis tournament featured many of the top teams in the CIML. Ankeny Centennial competed in the six-team event along with Dowling Catholic, Southeast Polk, Valley, Waukee and the host Dragons. Each school played a dual meet consisting of a nine-game pro set against the other five squads. "The girls played so well," … [Read more...] about Jaguars compete against many of CIML’s top teams at Johnston Invitational

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Esther Guan, Ankeny Centennial girls’ tennis

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Junior Esther Guan is the top returning player for the Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team. She helped the Jaguars to a 9-3 record last season, including a trip to the Class 2A state team tournament. Guan and her sister, Claudia, teamed up for a sixth-place finish in the Class 2A doubles tournament. It equaled the highest doubles finish in school … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Esther Guan, Ankeny Centennial girls’ tennis

After winning coin flip, Jaguars take the wind, roll to 5-0 triumph over Norwalk

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The opening coin flip proved to be a critical factor in Friday's boys' soccer game between Ankeny Centennial and visiting Norwalk. The Jaguars took advantage of a strong wind to score three goals in the first half and went on to post a 5-0 victory in the non-conference contest. "We had a feeling that the wind was going to die, so if we won the coin … [Read more...] about After winning coin flip, Jaguars take the wind, roll to 5-0 triumph over Norwalk

Martin’s goal in double OT lifts Centennial girls to 1-0 victory at Johnston

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The Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer program has often relied on girls' basketball players to make the quick transition to the soccer pitch in the spring. Meg Brandt helped Centennial to a girls' basketball state title in 2016. She then led the Jaguars to another championship in soccer just a few months later. Current Centennial senior Elle Street has … [Read more...] about Martin’s goal in double OT lifts Centennial girls to 1-0 victory at Johnston

Ishibwami shines against former team as Jaguars post 3-0 win over Roosevelt

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The Des Moines Roosevelt boys' soccer team opened its season on Tuesday against a familiar foe. Rashidi Ishibwami scored a goal and added an assist to lead Ankeny Centennial to a 3-0 victory over the Roughriders in a non-conference game at Cownie Park. Ishibwami, a junior, transferred from Roosevelt to Centennial before the start of the school … [Read more...] about Ishibwami shines against former team as Jaguars post 3-0 win over Roosevelt

Goals by Compton, Hilton lift Centennial girls to 2-0 victory at Urbandale

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It took awhile for the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team to adjust to the wet conditions on Tuesday. The fourth-ranked Jaguars still managed to post a 2-0 victory at Urbandale in a non-conference game. "The turf was definitely wet and caused the ball to skip a little bit unusually," said Centennial coach Chris Allen. "When you try to play the ball … [Read more...] about Goals by Compton, Hilton lift Centennial girls to 2-0 victory at Urbandale

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

Valley girls post 6-0 victory over Centennial in meet shortened due to rain

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A tough opponent and some rainy weather proved to be a difficult combination on Tuesday for the Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team. Visiting Valley posted a 6-0 victory in a non-conference meet at the Prairie Ridge courts. The contest was called off due to rain before the doubles matches began. "Valley is such a great team--one of the best in the … [Read more...] about Valley girls post 6-0 victory over Centennial in meet shortened due to rain

Centennial boys’ tennis team opens season with 7-4 loss to Little Cyclones

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team opened its season on Monday with a 7-4 loss at Ames in a CIML Iowa Conference matchup. The Little Cyclones won four of the six singles matches and three of the five doubles contests. "We had a lot of guys playing in their first varsity meet ever, and some of our inexperience showed," said Centennial coach Tami … [Read more...] about Centennial boys’ tennis team opens season with 7-4 loss to Little Cyclones

‘Our team battled hard’: Centennial girls drop 6-5 decision to Ames in opener

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The Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team got off to a good start in Monday's season-opening dual meet against visiting Ames. The Jaguars won four of the six singles matches to take a 4-2 lead, but Ames then rallied for a 6-5 victory in the CIML Iowa Conference matchup by winning four of the five doubles matches. "Our team battled hard," said Centennial … [Read more...] about ‘Our team battled hard’: Centennial girls drop 6-5 decision to Ames in opener

Centennial boys post two shutouts, finish 2-1 at Iowa City West Invitational

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It wasn't a perfect weekend for the Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team. But coach Brian Duax will take it. The Jaguars opened their season by winning two of three games at the Iowa City West Invitational. They posted 4-0 victories over Iowa City West and Muscatine--sandwiched around a 2-1 loss to Iowa City High. "We beat Muscatine after they beat … [Read more...] about Centennial boys post two shutouts, finish 2-1 at Iowa City West Invitational

Jaguars fall to C.B. Lincoln in overtime, then rebound with 4-0 win over Waukee

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The Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team didn't have much time to regroup from a loss on Friday night. After dropping a 2-1 overtime decision to fifth-ranked Council Bluffs Lincoln, the No. 4 Jaguars returned to the pitch on Saturday morning and posted a 4-0 victory over Waukee in their final game of the Crosstown Invitational. "We talked about our … [Read more...] about Jaguars fall to C.B. Lincoln in overtime, then rebound with 4-0 win over Waukee

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

Pennington scores 4 goals, leads Jaguars past Marshalltown in season opener

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The Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team overcame the blustery conditions to open its season with a 10-0 victory over visiting Marshalltown in a CIML Iowa Conference game on Tuesday. The Jaguars built a 5-0 halftime lead, then added five more goals in the second half before the contest ended in the 59th minute due to the mercy rule. "When we were … [Read more...] about Pennington scores 4 goals, leads Jaguars past Marshalltown in season opener

With 8 returning varsity golfers, Jaguars looking to be more competitive

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As the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team prepares for its season opener on April 5 at Fort Dodge, Mother Nature has not made things easy for the Jaguars. Centennial coach John Petersen said the cold, rainy and windy conditions this spring have prevented his players from getting much time on the golf course. "The weather has made practices difficult," … [Read more...] about With 8 returning varsity golfers, Jaguars looking to be more competitive