Even though the Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team held a 5-0 halftime lead against visiting Ottumwa on Tuesday, the Jaguars weren't clicking on all cylinders. "We missed plenty of chances," said Centennial coach Brian Duax. "We weren't as clinical as I wanted us to be in front of the net." After a pep talk from Duax, the Jaguars responded with five … [Read more...] about ‘It was a thing of beauty’: Jaguars finish rout with 5 goals in 16 minutes
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Mackaman’s rally sparks Centennial boys to 6-5 victory over Roughriders
Senior Nic Mackaman fought off several match points to win the No. 3 singles match on Tuesday, sparking the Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team to a 6-5 victory over visiting Des Moines Roosevelt. Mackaman rallied from a 9-4 deficit in the super-tiebreaker to defeat Alex Russell in three sets, 6-2, 2-6, 13-11. That win proved to be the difference as the … [Read more...] about Mackaman’s rally sparks Centennial boys to 6-5 victory over Roughriders
Jaguars tune up for showdown against Ankeny with 10-1 win at Roosevelt
The Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team was missing one of its top players on Tuesday. The Jaguars did just fine without her. Centennial rolled to a 10-1 victory at Des Moines Roosevelt in a non-conference meet. "Claudia Guan was ill so we had to experiment with some new (doubles) teams, and the girls responded well," said Centennial coach Armando … [Read more...] about Jaguars tune up for showdown against Ankeny with 10-1 win at Roosevelt
‘The ball was shared around the field’: Jaguars erupt for 11 goals in 40 minutes
After struggling to find the net on Monday, the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team didn't have that problem 24 hours later. The Jaguars scored 11 goals in the first half to defeat host Ottumwa, 11-0, in a non-conference game on Tuesday. The contest ended at halftime via the mercy rule. "It was kind of the opposite of our game against Ames (on … [Read more...] about ‘The ball was shared around the field’: Jaguars erupt for 11 goals in 40 minutes
Overberg’s goal lifts Centennial girls to 1-0 victory over Little Cyclones
Elizabeth Overberg was trying to set up one of her Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer teammates for a go-ahead goal. She ended up scoring the goal herself. The senior midfielder found the net for her team-leading fourth goal of the season to give the Jaguars a 1-0 victory over visiting Ames on Monday. "I saw my outside forward creeping in, so I knew … [Read more...] about Overberg’s goal lifts Centennial girls to 1-0 victory over Little Cyclones
Jaguars drop 6-3 decision to Cedar Falls, then roll to 9-0 win over Bettendorf
A long road trip to Bettendorf ended the same way it began for the Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team--with a .500 record. The Jaguars entered Saturday with a 2-2 record, and they returned home with a 3-3 mark. After dropping a 6-3 decision to Cedar Falls, Centennial bounced back with a 9-0 victory over Bettendorf. "It was a great day of team building … [Read more...] about Jaguars drop 6-3 decision to Cedar Falls, then roll to 9-0 win over Bettendorf
Heckenliable brothers spark Centennial boys to 3-1 victory at Urbandale
Senior Jack Heckenliable was expected to be one of the leaders this season for the Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team. His younger brother, Andrew, has emerged as a key player, too. Both Jack and Andrew scored goals late in the second half to give the Jaguars a 3-1 victory at Urbandale in a non-conference game on Friday. "The Heckenliable boys are … [Read more...] about Heckenliable brothers spark Centennial boys to 3-1 victory at Urbandale
‘The girls ended up taking care of business’: Jaguars win via mercy rule
After playing three consecutive games that went down to the wire, the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team needed a breather. The Jaguars got one on Friday night. Centennial traveled to Marshalltown for its CIML Iowa Conference opener and rolled to a 10-0 victory over the Bobcats. The game ended early via the 10-goal mercy rule when Macie Langstraat … [Read more...] about ‘The girls ended up taking care of business’: Jaguars win via mercy rule
Centennial girls lose just 15 games while blanking Bobcats, 11-0
The Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team earned its first dual-meet victory in convincing fashion on Thursday. The fifth-ranked Jaguars routed visiting Marshalltown, 11-0, in their CIML Iowa Conference opener. They evened their overall record at 1-1. Centennial won all 11 matches in straight sets, five of them by scores of 6-0, 6-0. The Jaguars lost … [Read more...] about Centennial girls lose just 15 games while blanking Bobcats, 11-0
Centennial golfers struggle away from home course, fall to Marshalltown
The Marshalltown girls' golf team completed a sweep of both Ankeny schools by defeating visiting Ankeny Centennial, 189-241, on Thursday at Elmwood Country Club. The Bobcats, who posted a 17-stroke victory over Ankeny on Tuesday at Otter Creek, were led to the win by junior Amber Henson. Henson shot a 3-over-par 38 to finish 11 strokes ahead of teammate … [Read more...] about Centennial golfers struggle away from home course, fall to Marshalltown
Centennial boys drop 7-4 decision at Marshalltown in top-10 matchup
Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis coach Tami Lewton saw some progress from her squad on Thursday at Marshalltown. But the Jaguars still have some more work to do. The host Bobcats relied on their depth to defeat Centennial, 7-4, in a CIML Iowa Conference dual meet. The Jaguars dropped to 1-1 in the league and 2-2 overall. "It was a tough night," said … [Read more...] about Centennial boys drop 7-4 decision at Marshalltown in top-10 matchup
Jaguars rely on their depth to defeat Mason City golfers by 8 strokes
The Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team posted a 223-231 victory over visiting Mason City in its CIML Iowa Conference dual-meet opener on Wednesday at Briarwood Golf Club. Mason City's Sophie Lunning carded a 49 to earn medalist honors, but Centennial relied on its depth to win the meet. All six of the Jaguars posted a better score than the Mohawks' Kylie … [Read more...] about Jaguars rely on their depth to defeat Mason City golfers by 8 strokes
‘The kids really bought in’: Jaguars make changes, respond with win over Valley
On paper, the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team appeared to be the underdog in Tuesday's game at Valley. The Jaguars responded with a 2-1 victory over an opponent that had won its first three games by a combined margin of 21-0. "It was a big win, and an important one as well," said Centennial coach Chris Allen. "It was an opportunity to kind of buy … [Read more...] about ‘The kids really bought in’: Jaguars make changes, respond with win over Valley
‘It was good to keep a clean sheet’: Jaguars blank S.E. Polk in 3-0 victory
It took nearly two years for the Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team to avenge a season-ending loss in 2019. The Jaguars got a pair of goals from freshman Andrew Heckenliable and defeated visiting Southeast Polk, 3-0, in a CIML non-conference game on Tuesday. Several Centennial players were members of the squad two years ago when the Jaguars lost to … [Read more...] about ‘It was good to keep a clean sheet’: Jaguars blank S.E. Polk in 3-0 victory
Blimpie Sub of the Week: Morgan Severseike, Centennial girls’ track
Senior Morgan Severseike is a sprinter on the Ankeny Centennial girls' track squad. She is also on the Jaguars' leadership team. On the track, Severseike has played a valuable role in various relay events. "At Johnston, we had a last-minute quarantine of a girl in the 4x200," said Centennial coach Andrew Kruzich. "We had to shuffle our lineup, and … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Morgan Severseike, Centennial girls’ track
Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Will Blevins, Ankeny Centennial boys’ tennis
Senior Will Blevins is a two-time state placewinner for the Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team. He took fifth in the Class 2A singles tournament as a freshman in 2018, then placed fourth as a sophomore. Blevins boasts a career record of 39-10 in singles, including a 3-0 mark this season. He was named the captain of Ankeny Fanatic's all-time Ankeny boys' … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Will Blevins, Ankeny Centennial boys’ tennis
‘The wind was really a factor’: Pleasant Valley rallies for 3-2 win over Jaguars
Pleasant Valley proved to be a formidable foe for the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team on Saturday. The wind turned out to be an adversary as well. With the wind at their backs, the Spartans scored two goals in the second half to rally for a 3-2 victory over Centennial. The game was part of the inaugural Ankeny and Centennial Crosstown … [Read more...] about ‘The wind was really a factor’: Pleasant Valley rallies for 3-2 win over Jaguars
Backup keeper Frazell earns shutout in Jaguars’ 2-0 victory at Norwalk
Ankeny Centennial sophomore goalkeeper Reece Frazell got an unexpected start Friday against the Norwalk boys' soccer team. Centennial's No. 1 goalkeeper, senior Jonathon Stockwell, suffered an injury during pregame warmups. Frazell was forced into action and helped the visiting Jaguars to a 2-0 victory in the non-conference game. "I don't know how bad … [Read more...] about Backup keeper Frazell earns shutout in Jaguars’ 2-0 victory at Norwalk
Inexperienced Jaguars to open season Monday by hosting Centennial Invite
During his many seasons as the Ankeny boys' basketball coach, John Petersen often had to replace some standout seniors from the previous year's squad. However, the current Ankeny Centennial girls' golf coach now faces an unprecedented rebuilding job. Due partially to the COVID-19 pandemic that wiped out the 2020 season, the Jaguars have no returning … [Read more...] about Inexperienced Jaguars to open season Monday by hosting Centennial Invite
Jaguars rally past Waverly-Shell Rock, give Allen his 100th career victory
Chris Allen's 100th career coaching victory at Ankeny Centennial turned out to be a memorable one. The Jaguars rallied from a 1-0 halftime deficit to beat Waverly-Shell Rock, 3-2, in a non-conference girls' soccer game on Friday. The season opener was part of the inaugural Ankeny and Centennial Crosstown Invitational. "It feels really good," said … [Read more...] about Jaguars rally past Waverly-Shell Rock, give Allen his 100th career victory