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Centennial’s Sease, Ankeny’s Webb advance to state golf tournament

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Ankeny Centennial's Lauren Sease is headed back to the girls' state golf tournament for the third straight year. Ankeny's Jaci Webb will be making her second consecutive trip. Both players qualified as individuals with strong performances on Monday at Class 4A regional meets. Webb shot a 7-over-par 78 to tie for medalist honors at the American … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Sease, Ankeny’s Webb advance to state golf tournament

Jaguars fall to Johnston in regional final; S.E. Polk ousts Hawkettes

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Both the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis squads were eliminated from regional team competition on Monday. The Jaguars posted a 5-2 victory over Waukee in a Class 2A regional semifinal at Johnston before falling to the host Dragons, 5-1, in the final. They finished the season with an 8-5 record. "We played competitive matches," said … [Read more...] about Jaguars fall to Johnston in regional final; S.E. Polk ousts Hawkettes

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Dylan DeAngelo, Centennial boys’ track

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Junior Dylan DeAngelo helped the Ankeny Centennial boys' track team to a 16th-place finish in the Class 4A state meet on Thursday through Saturday at Drake Stadium. DeAngelo placed third in the 400 hurdles with a time of 53.35 seconds, which broke his own school record. He also ran on the third-place 4x400 and sixth-place 4x200 relays. Here is some … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Dylan DeAngelo, Centennial boys’ track

Four-time medalist Petersen leads Centennial girls to highest finish ever

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The final day of the coed state track meet could not have gone much better for the Ankeny Centennial girls' squad. The Jaguars scored points in three more events and finished in a tie for 12th place in Class 4A with Ankeny and Johnston. All three squads finished with 22 points. It was Centennial's highest finish in school history, eclipsing a tie for … [Read more...] about Four-time medalist Petersen leads Centennial girls to highest finish ever

In his last race, Murphy anchors Jaguars to 3rd-place finish in 4×400 relay

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The final race of Liam Murphy's high school track career was one that he'll never forget. Murphy anchored the Ankeny Centennial boys' team to a third-place finish in the 4x400 relay at the Class 4A state meet on Saturday at Drake Stadium. He used a strong finish to pass Ames' Aniey Akok in the last 50 meters. "I knew when I got the baton that (Akok) … [Read more...] about In his last race, Murphy anchors Jaguars to 3rd-place finish in 4×400 relay

‘We are going to the final four!’: Jaguars advance to state team tourney

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team earned the right to play for the Class 2A state team title on its home courts by winning a pair of thrilling matches on Friday at Dowling Catholic. The sixth-ranked Jaguars posted a 5-4 victory over No. 4 Cedar Rapids Washington in the substate final, then followed with another 5-4 win over No. 8 Ames in a state … [Read more...] about ‘We are going to the final four!’: Jaguars advance to state team tourney

DeAngelo places 3rd in 400 hurdles for Jaguars, who also take 6th in 4×200

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A strong start put Ankeny Centennial's Dylan DeAngelo into position to win the 400 hurdles at the boys' Class 4A state meet on Friday. As he rounded the final turn, DeAngelo thought he was going to capture a state title. The junior still led as he approached the final hurdle, but he didn't get over the barrier cleanly. And it was just enough of a … [Read more...] about DeAngelo places 3rd in 400 hurdles for Jaguars, who also take 6th in 4×200

Centennial, Ankeny girls each score points in 2 events on Friday

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Millie Hill has a love-hate relationship with the 400 hurdles. On Friday, the Ankeny Centennial sophomore placed fourth in the event at the girls' Class 4A state meet at Drake Stadium. She posted a time of 1:07.16. "I hate it, but I love it," Hill said. "It's sucky, but I like it. It takes a lot of grit. It goes by fast, so that's a plus." Caroline … [Read more...] about Centennial, Ankeny girls each score points in 2 events on Friday

SINDT-SATIONAL: Ankeny senior shoots free throw to celebrate 3,200 crown

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After crossing the finish line to win his first state track championship on Thursday, Ankeny's TIm Sindt doused himself with a cup of water on a 91-degree afternoon at Drake Stadium. The Ankeny High School distance star then pretended to shoot a free throw as he looked up into the crowd. A free throw? "I was on the eighth grade 'D' team," Sindt said … [Read more...] about SINDT-SATIONAL: Ankeny senior shoots free throw to celebrate 3,200 crown

Opening day of state track meet marred by sweltering conditions

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The heat took a toll Thursday on many of the athletes competing at the coed state track meet. With temperatures reaching a record 91 degrees at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, the sweltering conditions proved to be a huge obstacle for the competitors, regardless of the event. Even some of the state's best sprinters struggled to adapt. "I was a bit … [Read more...] about Opening day of state track meet marred by sweltering conditions

Gustafson sisters, Bloom earn trips to state tennis tournament

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Ankeny Centennial's Alli Gustafson made the difficult decision to not play doubles with her sister, Jordyn, during a girls' Class 2A regional tennis tournament on Wednesday at Johnston. It turned out to be a good move for both of them. While Alli qualified for the state tournament for the second straight year by placing second in singles, Jordyn teamed … [Read more...] about Gustafson sisters, Bloom earn trips to state tennis tournament

Sease earns runner-up honors, Webb places 4th at conference meet

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Ankeny Centennial's Lauren Sease and Ankeny's Jaci Webb were both in contention for medalist honors in the CIML Central Conference girls' golf meet on Wednesday at Jester Park. A few bad holes, however, proved to be costly for both golfers. Sease settled for runner-up honors after shooting an 85. She finished one stroke behind the medalist, Abi Sachs … [Read more...] about Sease earns runner-up honors, Webb places 4th at conference meet

Halftime adjustments pay off for Jaguars with 8-0 victory over Mason City

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The Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team tuned up for Thursday's showdown against Ames with an 8-0 victory over visiting Mason City on Tuesday. Seven different players scored goals for the fourth-ranked Jaguars, who improved to 11-3 on the season. The Mohawks' record dropped to 9-5. "Our first goal came in the first half on an incredible off-balance … [Read more...] about Halftime adjustments pay off for Jaguars with 8-0 victory over Mason City

Centennial golfers aren’t perfect, but beat Urbandale by 28 strokes

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The Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team took advantage of Monday's beautiful weather to defeat Urbandale, 199-227, in a CIML Central Conference dual meet at the Urbandale Golf and Country Club. The Jaguars finished with a 2-3 record in the conference. "It was a gorgeous night," said Centennial coach John Petersen. "I was happy with the way we played. … [Read more...] about Centennial golfers aren’t perfect, but beat Urbandale by 28 strokes

Motivated Jaguars topple Urbandale, claim outright Central Conference crown

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team didn't want to stew over a loss for 11 days. Thanks to a solid performance in Friday's showdown against visiting Urbandale, the Jaguars won't have to. Fifth-ranked Centennial posted a 2-0 victory over the No. 6 J-Hawks in the regular-season finale for both teams. Combined with No. 14 Ankeny's win over No. 15 … [Read more...] about Motivated Jaguars topple Urbandale, claim outright Central Conference crown

Hawkettes, Jaguars post road wins, remain tied for league lead

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The Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer teams remained in a tie for first place atop the CIML Central Conference as both squads posted road victories on Friday. Fourth-ranked Centennial recorded a 1-0 overtime win at Urbandale, while No. 5 Ankeny rolled to a 5-1 triumph at No. 10 Johnston. The Hawkettes and Jaguars are both 3-1 in the league with … [Read more...] about Hawkettes, Jaguars post road wins, remain tied for league lead

Centennial girls capture regional crown; Ankeny edges Ames for 2nd place

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Ankeny Centennial girls' track coach Andrew Kruzich was proud of his team's victory in Friday's Class 4A regional meet at Fort Dodge. But he was also delighted about Ankeny's performance. "I couldn't be prouder of our town," said Kruzich. "Ankeny was neck-and-neck with us the whole way. They really had a great meet." Centennial captured the team … [Read more...] about Centennial girls capture regional crown; Ankeny edges Ames for 2nd place

Centennial boys advance 3 players to state tennis tournament

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For the second year in a row, the Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team has qualified three players for the Class 2A state tournament later this month in Cedar Rapids. Sophomore Will Blevins won a district singles title on Friday at Ankeny, while teammates Samson Densmore and Ryan Lofgren combined to win the doubles crown. The Jaguars edged Dowling Catholic … [Read more...] about Centennial boys advance 3 players to state tennis tournament