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Langstraat’s game-winner sends Jaguars into semifinal showdown against Waukee

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Ankeny Centennial's Kenzie Langstraat wasn't worried when Council Bluffs Lincoln scored the tying goal midway through the second half of Thursday's Class 3A quarterfinal at the girls' state soccer tournament. Less than a minute later, Langstraat scored what proved to be the winning goal as the fourth-ranked Jaguars advanced to Friday's semifinals with a … [Read more...] about Langstraat’s game-winner sends Jaguars into semifinal showdown against Waukee

Hawkettes, Jaguars advance to Friday’s all-CIML Class 3A semifinals

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The odds of a Jag-Hawk rematch in the Class 3A championship game of the girls' state soccer tournament improved considerably on Thursday. Both fourth-ranked Ankeny Centennial and No. 6 Ankeny advanced to Friday's semifinals with victories at Cownie Soccer Complex. The Jaguars posted a 3-2 win over No. 5 Council Bluffs Lincoln, while the Hawkettes rolled … [Read more...] about Hawkettes, Jaguars advance to Friday’s all-CIML Class 3A semifinals

Jaguars, Hawkettes gear up for rematches in Class 3A quarterfinals

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The girls' Class 3A state soccer tournament has a familiar look to it. All eight qualifiers are back from last year's tournament. Even more amazing, all four of Thursday's quarterfinal games are rematches from 2018. Fourth-ranked Ankeny Centennial (15-3), the defending champion, will play No. 5 Council Bluffs Lincoln (16-2) at 4:15 p.m. on Field 8 at … [Read more...] about Jaguars, Hawkettes gear up for rematches in Class 3A quarterfinals

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Emmanuel Reichart, Centennial boys’ soccer

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Emmanuel Reichart is a member of the Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team. The freshman helped the Jaguars to a 13-4 record this season. He played in 15 games, including nine starts, and had one assist. "Emmanuel brought toughness and determination to our team every time he stepped on the field," said Centennial coach Brian Duax. "His desire to play … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Emmanuel Reichart, Centennial boys’ soccer

Jaguars survive ‘nerve-racking game’, reach state for 4th consecutive year

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Qualifying for the state tournament never gets old for the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team. Achieving that goal, however, can sometimes be a little unsettling. The fourth-ranked Jaguars earned their fourth consecutive trip to the state tournament with a 2-0 victory over No. 15 Cedar Rapids Kennedy in a Class 3A regional final on Monday at … [Read more...] about Jaguars survive ‘nerve-racking game’, reach state for 4th consecutive year

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Tayler Bloom, Centennial girls’ tennis

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Senior Tayler Bloom helped the Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team to an 8-5 record this season. Bloom was one of the co-captains for the Jaguars. She qualified for last week's Class 2A state doubles tournament along with teammate Jordyn Gustafson. Here is some inside info on Bloom: Congratulations on an outstanding season. How did you feel about … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Tayler Bloom, Centennial girls’ tennis

Gustafson closes out her career in style with 5th-place finish at state

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The trip home from Bettendorf was a pleasant one for Ankeny Centennial senior Alli Gustafson. Gustafson closed out her high school tennis career with a fifth-place finish in the girls' Class 2A state singles tournament. She went 4-1 in the two-day event, capped off by a pair of straight-set victories on Thursday. "I am super happy to have placed fifth … [Read more...] about Gustafson closes out her career in style with 5th-place finish at state

Jaguars roll past Fort Dodge, will play C.R. Kennedy for trip to state

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It didn't take long for the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team to turn Wednesday's game against visiting Fort Dodge into a rout. Elizabeth Overberg scored a goal in the opening minute off an assist by Kenzie Langstraat, and the fourth-ranked Jaguars went on to post a 13-0 victory in a Class 3A regional semifinal. The game ended at halftime due to the … [Read more...] about Jaguars roll past Fort Dodge, will play C.R. Kennedy for trip to state

Sease earns top-10 finish, while Webb settles for 12th place

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Ankeny Centennial's Lauren Sease and Ankeny's Jaci Webb were both hoping to earn top-10 finishes in the girls' Class 4A state meet at Coldwater Links Golf Course. The duo nearly accomplished their goal. Sease carded a 13-over-par 84 in Wednesday's final round and finished with a two-day total of 161, allowing her to place 10th in a field of 68 golfers. … [Read more...] about Sease earns top-10 finish, while Webb settles for 12th place

Gustafson shows patience, assures herself of top-8 finish in Class 2A tourney

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After a long day of tennis, Ankeny Centennial's Alli Gustafson needed to show some patience in order to place among the top eight finishers in the girls' Class 2A state singles tournament at Bettendorf. Gustafson's opponent in a second-round consolation match, Ramya Subramaniam of Pleasant Valley, preferred to play longer points, keeping the ball in play … [Read more...] about Gustafson shows patience, assures herself of top-8 finish in Class 2A tourney

Former Centennial coach helps Iowa City West to its 6th title in 8 years

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Collin Daniels was one of the youngest head coaches in the state when he took over the fledgling Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis program in 2013. Now, six years and two jobs later, Daniels has been a part of two state championship teams. On Tuesday, Daniels faced both of his former schools while helping Iowa City West to the boys' Class 2A crown for the … [Read more...] about Former Centennial coach helps Iowa City West to its 6th title in 8 years

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Morgan Kinch, Ankeny Centennial girls’ golf

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Morgan Kinch is a member of the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team. She helped the Jaguars to a 2-3 dual record this season. Kinch posted an average nine-hole score of 59.5. She carded a season-best round of 104 in the CIML Central Conference meet on May 15 at Jester Park, helping her team to a fourth-place finish. "Morgan was a great senior leader," … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Morgan Kinch, Ankeny Centennial girls’ golf

Jaguars fall to eventual champs, finish 4th in 2A state team tourney

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The most successful boys' tennis season in Ankeny Centennial school history ended on Tuesday with a fourth-place finish in the Class 2A state team tournament at the Life Time Athletic Club in Urbandale. The Jaguars lost to eventual champion Iowa City West, 5-0, in the semifinals. They then dropped a 5-1 decision to Waukee in the third-place match. "I'm … [Read more...] about Jaguars fall to eventual champs, finish 4th in 2A state team tourney

Sease shoots 77, Webb fires 82 on soggy state-meet course

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There was plenty of standing water on the Coldwater Links Golf Course for Tuesday's opening round of the girls' Class 4A state meet. The soggy conditions didn't bother Ankeny Centennial's Lauren Sease nor Ankeny's Jaci Webb. Both golfers played well as part of the same foursome. Sease carded a 6-over-par 77, while Webb shot an 11-over 82. "I felt … [Read more...] about Sease shoots 77, Webb fires 82 on soggy state-meet course

Centennial’s Blevins earns 4th-place finish in Class 2A singles tournament

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Ankeny Centennial's Will Blevins finally ran out of gas on Saturday at the boys' state tennis tournament in Cedar Rapids. After playing two consecutive grueling three-set matches, Blevins dropped a 6-3, 7-5 decision to Luke VanDonslear of Linn-Mar (Marion) in the third-place match of the Class 2A singles tournament. By placing fourth, the sophomore … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Blevins earns 4th-place finish in Class 2A singles tournament

Blevins wins four-hour match to reach semifinals of Class 2A singles tourney

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After winning a boys' district tennis title on May 10, Ankeny Centennial's Will Blevins said he thought he was capable of beating anyone on any given day. On Friday, the sophomore proved that he was right. Blevins outlasted third-seeded Sam Shin of Iowa City West, 5-7, 7-5, 6-2, in the quarterfinals of the Class 2A state singles tournament in Cedar … [Read more...] about Blevins wins four-hour match to reach semifinals of Class 2A singles tourney

Jaguars win shootout on Jumper’s save, earn outright Central Conference title

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As Ames' Alison Moore approached the ball to attempt a penalty kick, Ankeny Centennial goalkeeper Aly Jumper dove to her right. The sophomore made the correct decision. Jumper stopped Moore's shot to give the fourth-ranked Jaguars a 1-0 victory over No. 11 Ames in a shootout on Thursday at Centennial. The win allowed Centennial to capture the outright … [Read more...] about Jaguars win shootout on Jumper’s save, earn outright Central Conference title

Jaguars’ season ends with stunning loss to S.E. Polk in double overtime

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The season came to a stunning end for the Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team. The fourth-ranked Jaguars lost to visiting Southeast Polk, 1-0, in a Class 3A substate semifinal on Wednesday. The Rams scored the game-winning goal in double overtime. Centennial closed out the season with a 13-4 record. The Jaguars had rolled to an 8-2 victory at Southeast … [Read more...] about Jaguars’ season ends with stunning loss to S.E. Polk in double overtime

No. 4 Jaguars blank S.E. Polk for their 12th shutout of the season

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The Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team struggled once again on Monday night to find the net. But as long as the Jaguars continue to keep a clean sheet, their scoring woes may not come back to bite them. Fourth-ranked Centennial got an early goal from Elizabeth Overberg and made it stand up for a 1-0 victory over visiting Southeast Polk on the … [Read more...] about No. 4 Jaguars blank S.E. Polk for their 12th shutout of the season