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‘It was a good performance’: Jaguars earn road win despite 2 late goals by Waukee

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Junior Garrett Christensen scored a goal and also had an assist to lead the Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team to a 4-2 victory at Waukee on Friday. The Jaguars built a 2-0 halftime lead, then extended the margin to 4-0 in the second half before Waukee scored a pair of late goals. "It was a good performance. Bad coaching by me," said Centennial coach … [Read more...] about ‘It was a good performance’: Jaguars earn road win despite 2 late goals by Waukee

Jaguars edge Dowling by 1 point to win first conference championship since 2021

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(Story by Stephen McDaniel) It all came down to the final event, and one singular point made all the difference in Ankeny Centennial’s second-ever CIML Conference boys' track championship. The Jaguars won two individual events and a pair of relay races on their way to taking the team title on Thursday with 120 points, edging runner-up Dowling Catholic … [Read more...] about Jaguars edge Dowling by 1 point to win first conference championship since 2021

George earns pair of wins, but Centennial boys’ team drops 9-2 decision at Waukee

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Sophomore Owen George was a bright spot for the Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team on Wednesday. George provided both of his squad's victories during the Jaguars' 9-2 loss at Waukee. He posted a 6-2, 6-4 win over Koen Krehbiel at No. 5 singles, then teamed up with Brennan Dickinson for a 6-3, 6-2 triumph over Maanas Garimella and Elijah Thole at No. 3 … [Read more...] about George earns pair of wins, but Centennial boys’ team drops 9-2 decision at Waukee

‘I still had faith in my boys’: Brazeau leads short-handed Jaguars to stunning upset

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When the Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team jumped out to an early 1-0 lead on Monday at third-ranked Ames, it appeared that the Jaguars could be primed to pull off an upset in the non-conference game. But then standout junior forward Tate Duax received a red card shortly thereafter, taking Centennial's leading scorer off the field and forcing the team … [Read more...] about ‘I still had faith in my boys’: Brazeau leads short-handed Jaguars to stunning upset

Martin ties career scoring record with 41st goal, leads Jaguars to 4-1 win over Ames

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Ava Martin's final soccer game on Ankeny Centennial's turf field proved to be a memorable one. Martin recorded a brace to tie the school's career scoring record while leading the third-ranked Jaguars to a 4-1 victory over No. 13 Ames in a non-conference game on Monday. The senior forward has now scored 41 career goals, tying the mark set previously by … [Read more...] about Martin ties career scoring record with 41st goal, leads Jaguars to 4-1 win over Ames

‘The weather was perfect!’: Jaguars shoot season-best 365, take 5th at Dragon Invite

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Taking advantage of a beautiful day, the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team placed fifth among 12 squads in the Dragon Invitational on Monday at Jester Park. The Jaguars posted a score of 365. "The weather was perfect!" said Centennial coach John Petersen. "We shot our best score to date." Fourth-ranked Waukee Northwest shot a 316 to defend its team … [Read more...] about ‘The weather was perfect!’: Jaguars shoot season-best 365, take 5th at Dragon Invite

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Kaley Swanson, Ankeny Centennial girls’ tennis

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Junior Kaley Swanson helped the Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team to a 9-2 victory at Fort Dodge on Friday. It was the Jaguars' first win of the season. Swanson posted a 6-3, 6-2 triumph over Madge Hensley at No. 5 singles. She then teamed up with Natalie Carr for a 6-1, 6-3 win over Hensley and Janelle Derrig at No. 3 doubles. Here is some inside … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Kaley Swanson, Ankeny Centennial girls’ tennis

‘He’ll have every opportunity he could ever want’: Duax to play for Northeastern

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Ankeny Centennial soccer standout Tate Duax has committed to play for Northeastern University, a member of the Colonial Athletic Association. The Division I school is located in the heart of downtown Boston, Mass. "The city of Boston is fantastic," said Centennial coach Brian Duax, Tate's father. "He'll have every opportunity he could ever want. The … [Read more...] about ‘He’ll have every opportunity he could ever want’: Duax to play for Northeastern

‘We found that our bench is really deep’: Jags win bracket at Tourney of Champs

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The Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team bounced back from a loss on Friday to win its bracket in the Tournament of Champions at Bettendorf. The third-ranked Jaguars closed out the tournament on Saturday with a 2-0 victory over Pewaukee (Wis.). They are now 9-3 on the season. "I think both teams started a little sluggish, but we were able to gain … [Read more...] about ‘We found that our bench is really deep’: Jags win bracket at Tourney of Champs

‘The victory was truly a collective effort’: Jaguars top Fort Dodge for their first win

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Persistence finally paid off on Friday for the Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team. The Jaguars traveled to Fort Dodge for a non-conference meet and posted a 9-2 victory for their first win of the season. They improved to 1-8 overall, while the Dodgers' record fell to 5-4. "The victory was truly a collective effort from the whole team, with every … [Read more...] about ‘The victory was truly a collective effort’: Jaguars top Fort Dodge for their first win

Jaguars roll past Mason City, but then stumble in 3-0 loss to Pleasant Valley

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After posting a 5-0 victory over visiting Mason City on Thursday, the Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team was hoping to pick up another non-conference win on Friday. Playing for the third time in four nights, the 10th-ranked Jaguars couldn't find the net and dropped a 3-0 decision to visiting Pleasant Valley. "The result against Mason City was probably … [Read more...] about Jaguars roll past Mason City, but then stumble in 3-0 loss to Pleasant Valley

Centennial girls’ team wins 10 events, including 4 relays, at Riverhawk Invite

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Although no team scores were kept, the Ankeny Centennial girls' track squad turned in a bunch of strong performances on Thursday at Mason City, where the Jaguars won 10 events at the Riverhawk Invitational. It was a good night for Centennial's distance runners, who placed two girls among the top three finishers in the three longest individual … [Read more...] about Centennial girls’ team wins 10 events, including 4 relays, at Riverhawk Invite

Centennial boys capture 6 events, cruise to overall crown at West Marshall Relays

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' track team won six events and easily captured the overall crown at the West Marshall Relays on Thursday at State Center. The Jaguars racked up 182.5 points. Lynnville-Sully placed second among the nine squads with 125.5 points. West Marshall was third with 104.5. Centennial's JJ Morgan won the 100 in 11.37 seconds. Teammate … [Read more...] about Centennial boys capture 6 events, cruise to overall crown at West Marshall Relays

‘This week should help us’: Jags end busy stretch by placing 9th at Bloom Invite

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Competing for the third time in three days, the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team placed ninth among 13 squads in the Linda Bloom Invitational on Thursday at Elmwood Country Club in Marshalltown. The Jaguars posted a total of 392. Nevada also shot a 392, but earned eighth place due to a better fifth score. "It’s been a lot of miles this week playing … [Read more...] about ‘This week should help us’: Jags end busy stretch by placing 9th at Bloom Invite

TENNIS ROUNDUP: Centennial girls, Ankeny boys fall to CIML foes at home

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The Ankeny boys' and Ankeny Centennial girls' teams both suffered conference losses on their home courts Thursday. The Jaguars dropped a 10-1 decision to Waukee. It was their Senior Night. "We had the chance to celebrate our seniors and recognize all the incredible contributions they’ve made to our program," said Centennial coach Alli … [Read more...] about TENNIS ROUNDUP: Centennial girls, Ankeny boys fall to CIML foes at home

Centennial golfers beat Warriors, J-Hawks as Geiselhart again earns medalist honors

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If the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team was suffering from fatigue, the Jaguars didn't show it. Centennial easily won a triangular meet on Wednesday at Sugar Creek Golf Course in Waukee. The Jaguars shot a 167 to defeat Waukee (185) and Urbandale (210), who both entered the day winless against CIML Conference opponents. "I'm very proud of the girls … [Read more...] about Centennial golfers beat Warriors, J-Hawks as Geiselhart again earns medalist honors

No. 1 Valley boys defeat Centennial, extend their winning streak to 11 games

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It's time for the Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team to make some adjustments. The 10th-ranked Jaguars dropped a 2-0 decision at No. 1 Valley on Tuesday for their second loss in the last three games. It was the sixth clean sheet for the Tigers, who have won 11 straight games since a season-opening loss at Ames on April 1. "We are now to the phase of … [Read more...] about No. 1 Valley boys defeat Centennial, extend their winning streak to 11 games

‘We did a lot of things right’: No. 2 Jaguars outplay No. 3 Valley, but suffer 1-0 loss

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The better team on the soccer pitch doesn't always walk away with the win. That was likely the case on Tuesday at Ankeny Centennial, where the second-ranked Jaguars outplayed No. 3 Valley for most of the CIML Conference game but eventually dropped a 1-0 decision in the top-five girls' showdown. "We did a lot of things right, but didn't see the payoff … [Read more...] about ‘We did a lot of things right’: No. 2 Jaguars outplay No. 3 Valley, but suffer 1-0 loss

‘We had a rough start to the meet’: Jags begin busy week with 11th-place finish

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Tuesday was the start of a busy week for the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team. The Jaguars traveled to Marion for the first of three meets in three days and placed 11th among 15 squads in the Linn-Mar Invitational at Hunters Ridge Golf Course. "We had a rough start to the meet. We had some high scores on the first five holes of the meet," said … [Read more...] about ‘We had a rough start to the meet’: Jags begin busy week with 11th-place finish