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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

Jaguars drop 9-2 decision at Valley, still seeking their first win of 2025 campaign

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team is still searching for its first victory. The Jaguars dropped a 9-2 decision at Valley in a CIML Conference matchup on Thursday. The Tigers improved to 3-2 in the league and 5-3 overall, while Centennial's records fell to 0-6 and 0-8. Owen George provided a win at No. 5 singles. He defeated John-Henry Larson, … [Read more...] about Jaguars drop 9-2 decision at Valley, still seeking their first win of 2025 campaign

Postma, Martin each score pair of goals in Centennial’s 8-0 triumph at Mason City

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Mady Postma recorded a brace in the first half, and the second-ranked Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team went on to post an 8-0 victory at Mason City in a non-conference game on Thursday. It was the first two goals of the season for Postma, a sophomore midfielder. "It felt really good, especially since I haven’t scored yet this season," said Postma. … [Read more...] about Postma, Martin each score pair of goals in Centennial’s 8-0 triumph at Mason City

Christensen’s goal in 2nd half gives Centennial boys 1-0 victory at Norwalk

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In a matchup of rated foes, the Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team posted a 1-0 victory at Norwalk in a non-conference game on Thursday. The eighth-ranked Jaguars, who bounced back from Tuesday's 7-2 loss at No. 2 Dowling Catholic, raised their record to 6-3. Norwalk, the No. 5 team in Class 3A, fell to 4-2-2. "Norwalk was super organized and … [Read more...] about Christensen’s goal in 2nd half gives Centennial boys 1-0 victory at Norwalk

‘The game plan didn’t work’: Mendez, No. 2 Dowling romp past Centennial boys, 7-2

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A week ago, the Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team was mostly successful in containing high-scoring Ankeny forward Landon Benge. The Jaguars weren't as successful on Tuesday defending Dowling Catholic star Jonathan Mendez. Mendez erupted for four goals and two assists to lead the second-ranked Maroons to a 7-2 victory over No. 8 Centennial in a CIML … [Read more...] about ‘The game plan didn’t work’: Mendez, No. 2 Dowling romp past Centennial boys, 7-2

Jaguars finally solve Dowling’s defense, get late goal from freshman for 1-0 win

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One goal was all that the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team needed on Tuesday night. The third-ranked Jaguars finally got it with just under 10 minutes left to play on their home pitch. Adeline Kroska scored off an assist by Ava Martin, and Centennial went on to beat No. 10 Dowling Catholic, 1-0, in a CIML Conference game. "We felt if we could … [Read more...] about Jaguars finally solve Dowling’s defense, get late goal from freshman for 1-0 win

Centennial boys win 9 events, dominate Jaguar Invite to claim their 4th team title

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With the Drake Relays starting on Thursday, the Ankeny Centennial boys' track team could have elected to rest its qualifiers on Tuesday night. Head coach Nate Smith decided not to do that. Instead, Centennial relied on many of its regulars to easily win the Jaguar Invitational for its fourth team title of the season. The Jaguars racked up 156 points in … [Read more...] about Centennial boys win 9 events, dominate Jaguar Invite to claim their 4th team title

‘We continue to grow’: Depleted Jags gain experience in losses to Valley, Cedar Falls

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The depleted Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team traveled to the Byrnes Park Tennis Center in Waterloo on Monday and lost to a pair of tough opponents at the Cedar Falls Quadrangular. The Jaguars dropped an 11-0 decision to Valley in a CIML Conference meet, then fell to the host Tigers, 9-0, in a non-conference matchup. They are now 0-4 in the league and … [Read more...] about ‘We continue to grow’: Depleted Jags gain experience in losses to Valley, Cedar Falls

First boys’ soccer rankings announced: Surging Centennial is eighth in Class 4A

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Ankeny Centennial is eighth in Class 4A in the first rankings of the season from the Iowa High School Athletic Association. The rankings for all four classes will be determined through the regular season by official rankings committees, a process utilized in IHSAA football, basketball, and dual team wrestling. Each classification features a top 10 … [Read more...] about First boys’ soccer rankings announced: Surging Centennial is eighth in Class 4A

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Caleb Murray, Ankeny Centennial boys’ soccer

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Senior midfielder/defender Caleb Murray has helped the Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team to a 5-2 record, including a 2-1 mark in the CIML Conference. The Jaguars extended their winning streak to four games with a 2-0 victory over visiting Urbandale on Friday. Murray earned all-conference honorable mention as a junior for Centennial, which will travel … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Caleb Murray, Ankeny Centennial boys’ soccer

‘It’s another building block’: Jaguars beat Urbandale, extend their winning streak

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The latest victory for the Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team even impressed some former Jaguars. "With it being Easter weekend, we had a ton of alumni back in town and a lot of them were like, 'You guys can actually play. You guys are stringing some passes together and doing some things that are really good,'" Centennial coach Brian Duax said after his … [Read more...] about ‘It’s another building block’: Jaguars beat Urbandale, extend their winning streak

‘Resilient’ Jags dominate 2nd half for 3-0 victory at Urbandale, post 5th clean sheet

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It took awhile, but the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team finally solved Urbandale's defense to earn a road victory in CIML Conference play on Friday. The third-ranked Jaguars scored three goals in the second half to post a 3-0 win. They improved to 2-1 in the league and 5-1 overall, while No. 13 Urbandale's records dropped to 0-3 and 3-3-1. It was … [Read more...] about ‘Resilient’ Jags dominate 2nd half for 3-0 victory at Urbandale, post 5th clean sheet

‘We have to keep working hard every day’: Jaguars continue to build momentum

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' track team continues to build a lot of momentum heading into next week's Drake Relays. The Jaguars won the Class A title at the Waukee Relays on Thursday with 150 points. The host Warriors finished second in the nine-team field with 134.5. Ankeny placed sixth with 45 points. Centennial won seven events, including three … [Read more...] about ‘We have to keep working hard every day’: Jaguars continue to build momentum