The Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis squad was looking to advance to the final four of the Class 2A state team tournament for the first time ever. The Jaguars will have to wait at least another year to accomplish that goal. Visiting Valley broke a 3-3 tie by winning a pair of doubles matches and defeated Centennial, 5-3, in the Class 2A quarterfinals on … [Read more...] about ‘The matches didn’t fall our way’: Jaguars drop 5-3 decision to Valley
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White leads the way as Centennial girls top S.E. Polk in regular-season finale
The Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team closed out the regular season on Monday with a 3-0 victory in a non-conference game at Southeast Polk. The fifth-ranked Jaguars improved to 15-2. They posted their 12th shutout of the year. "It was a really good team win," said Centennial coach Chris Allen. "Our pass accuracy has really started to improve which … [Read more...] about White leads the way as Centennial girls top S.E. Polk in regular-season finale
‘Our program is in a really good spot’: Jaguars win SMR, place 3rd in Class 4A
Tommy Collins held the Class 4A third-place trophy high above his head as he stood on the track at Drake Stadium. Collins and his teammates on the Ankeny Centennial boys' track squad had accomplished one of their goals. "I'm just so proud of the team. It was one heck of a run," Collins said after the Jaguars earned a third-place finish in the state … [Read more...] about ‘Our program is in a really good spot’: Jaguars win SMR, place 3rd in Class 4A
‘I knew this would be a tough match’: Jaguars fall to Waukee in quarterfinals
Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis coach Tami Lewton knew it wasn't going to be easy for her team to avenge a 9-2 loss at Waukee on April 27. She was right. The Warriors posted a 5-1 victory over Centennial in the quarterfinals of the Class 2A state team tournament on Saturday at Ankeny. The Jaguars finished the season with a 9-5 dual record. "I knew … [Read more...] about ‘I knew this would be a tough match’: Jaguars fall to Waukee in quarterfinals
Jaguars advance to state, will host quarterfinal against Valley on Monday
The Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team cruised into the state tournament with a pair of shutout victories on Saturday at Ames. The Jaguars posted a 5-0 win over Des Moines Roosevelt in the semifinals of a Class 2A regional team tournament. They then followed with a 5-0 triumph over Ames in the final. Centennial (9-2) will host Valley in the … [Read more...] about Jaguars advance to state, will host quarterfinal against Valley on Monday
Jaguars regroup at halftime for 3-1 win over Urbandale on Senior Night
It took awhile for the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team to find the net Friday during its Senior Night game against visiting Urbandale. After a scoreless first half, the fifth-ranked Jaguars took control in the second half and posted a 3-1 victory in the non-conference game. They improved to 14-2 on the season, while the J-Hawks' record dropped to … [Read more...] about Jaguars regroup at halftime for 3-1 win over Urbandale on Senior Night
Centennial boys top Urbandale, will host Waukee in Class 2A quarterfinals
The Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team has earned a rematch against Waukee. The Jaguars posted a 5-2 victory over visiting Urbandale in the final of a Class 2A substate team tournament on Friday. They advanced to the quarterfinals of the state team tournament and will host Waukee on Saturday at 11 a.m. Waukee, which rolled to a 5-0 win over Ames in … [Read more...] about Centennial boys top Urbandale, will host Waukee in Class 2A quarterfinals
Centennial girls advance 4 players to state for only 2nd time in school history
The Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team dominated a Class 2A regional singles and doubles tournament on Thursday at Fort Dodge. The Jaguars advanced four players to the state tournament for only the second time in school history. In 2017, Centennial swept the doubles competition, qualifying both of its teams for state. On Thursday, the Jaguars swept … [Read more...] about Centennial girls advance 4 players to state for only 2nd time in school history
Centennial boys close out regular season with 2-0 triumph over Dowling
The Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team is ready for the start of postseason play. The seventh-ranked Jaguars closed out the regular season on Tuesday with a 2-0 victory over No. 13 Dowling Catholic on their home field. It was their fifth straight win and their fourth consecutive shutout. "It was a substate-esque type game where both teams were … [Read more...] about Centennial boys close out regular season with 2-0 triumph over Dowling
Dowling girls snap Jaguars’ shutout, winning streaks with 2-1 victory in PKs
The shutout streak for the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team came to an end on Tuesday. And so did the Jaguars' winning streak. Top-ranked Centennial gave up its first goal since April 13 on a deflection and eventually lost at No. 5 Dowling Catholic, 2-1, in a shootout. The Jaguars (13-2) had won 12 straight games, including the last 11 by … [Read more...] about Dowling girls snap Jaguars’ shutout, winning streaks with 2-1 victory in PKs
Jaguars suffer some shooting woes, but their shutout streak continues
A stout defense gives the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team a little margin for error at the other end of the field. That fact was proven on Saturday as the top-ranked Jaguars posted a pair of victories at the Council Bluffs Lincoln Invitational, despite missing 51 of their 55 shots on the day. Centennial opened the tournament with a 3-0 triumph … [Read more...] about Jaguars suffer some shooting woes, but their shutout streak continues
Jaguars prevail in ‘physical game in a very tight space’ at Mason City
Brian Duax won't mind if he never sees the Mason City pitch again. His Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team closed out its CIML Iowa Conference schedule with a 4-0 victory on Friday at Mason City. The seventh-ranked Jaguars finished 5-0 in the league and improved to 12-4 overall. "This is probably only my second trip to Mason City in a long time, and I … [Read more...] about Jaguars prevail in ‘physical game in a very tight space’ at Mason City
Jaguars extend shutout streak, will face No. 7 Council Bluffs Lincoln Saturday
The shutout streak for the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team has now lasted more than a month. The top-ranked Jaguars posted a 3-0 victory over visiting Mason City in their CIML Iowa Conference finale on Friday. It was the team's 10th straight win and its ninth consecutive shutout. Centennial has not allowed a goal since giving up one with about 5 … [Read more...] about Jaguars extend shutout streak, will face No. 7 Council Bluffs Lincoln Saturday
Revive Clinic and Spa Coach of the Month: Chris Allen, Centennial girls’ soccer
The Jaguars head coach has guided his team to an 11-1 record and a No. 1 ranking in Class 3A. … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Coach of the Month: Chris Allen, Centennial girls’ soccer
Jaguars ‘ready to go and leave it all out on the track’ after winning district title
The Ankeny Centennial boys' track team has put itself into position to make a lot of noise at next week's Class 4A state meet. The Jaguars won a district title on Thursday at Urbandale with 152 points, finishing 18 points ahead of Southeast Polk. They qualified for the state meet in 13 events, including all seven relays. Centennial is among the top … [Read more...] about Jaguars ‘ready to go and leave it all out on the track’ after winning district title
‘I will never forget that moment’: Jaguars capture regional crown on DQ
For only the second time in school history, the Ankeny Centennial girls' track team captured a Class 4A regional title on Thursday at Urbandale. And the Jaguars did it in unexpected fashion. Centennial won the meet when Southeast Polk was disqualified in the final event, the 4x400 relay, for running on the lane lines. The Jaguars finished with 141.5 … [Read more...] about ‘I will never forget that moment’: Jaguars capture regional crown on DQ
Centennial doubles team wins district title, advances to state along with Blevins
Ankeny Centennial's Will Blevins has qualified for the boys' state tennis tournament for the third time in his high school career. He'll be joined by teammates Caleb Peterson and Nic Mackaman. Blevins placed second in singles in a Class 2A district tournament on Wednesday at Ames, while Peterson and Mackaman teamed up to win the doubles title. The … [Read more...] about Centennial doubles team wins district title, advances to state along with Blevins
Centennial boys blank Little Cyclones to capture Iowa Conference crown
The Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team clinched at least a share of the CIML Iowa Conference title with a 2-0 victory at Ames on Tuesday. The 11th-ranked Jaguars improved to 4-0 in the league and 11-4 overall, while Ames' records dropped to 3-1 and 5-7. The Little Cyclones could still finish in a tie atop the conference standings, but Centennial would … [Read more...] about Centennial boys blank Little Cyclones to capture Iowa Conference crown
Blimpie Sub of the Week: Jenna Benkufsky, Centennial girls’ tennis
Freshman Jenna Benkufsky has helped the fourth-ranked Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team to a 7-2 record. She often plays No. 5 doubles with senior Ellie Froehlich. The Jaguars captured the CIML Iowa Conference title on Monday with an 11-0 victory at Fort Dodge. "Jenna has helped strengthen our doubles lineup," said Centennial coach Armando Espinosa. … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Jenna Benkufsky, Centennial girls’ tennis
Jaguars get look at Veenker Golf Course before conference meet on May 20
The Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team got a chance to play Veenker Golf Course on Tuesday. The Jaguars will be heading back to one of the state's most difficult courses in nine days. Centennial dropped a 199-216 decision to host Ames in a CIML Iowa Conference dual meet. The Jaguars finished with a 2-3 record in the league. Payton Drefke carded a 47 … [Read more...] about Jaguars get look at Veenker Golf Course before conference meet on May 20