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Centennial golfers shoot season-best score, place 3rd at Dragon Invitational

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The Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team shaved another 10 strokes off its season-best score on Monday in the Dragon Invitational at Jester Park. The Jaguars placed third in the 10-team field with a 372. They continued their progress after shooting a 382 in the Linda Bloom Invitational on Thursday at Marshalltown. "We were very pleased with our score," … [Read more...] about Centennial golfers shoot season-best score, place 3rd at Dragon Invitational

No. 7 Pleasant Valley snaps Centennial boys’ seven-game winning streak

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Two of the hottest boys' soccer teams in Class 3A collided on Saturday in Iowa City. It turned out to be a wake-up call for second-ranked Ankeny Centennial. The Jaguars dropped a 2-1 decision to No. 7 Pleasant Valley, ending their seven-game winning streak. The Spartans (9-1), meanwhile, have now won nine straight games since a season-opening loss to … [Read more...] about No. 7 Pleasant Valley snaps Centennial boys’ seven-game winning streak

Jaguars lose Drake Relays medals after being DQ’d in shuttle hurdle relay

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After posting a clocking of 1:05.52 in the preliminaries of the shuttle hurdle relay at the Drake Relays on Saturday morning, the Ankeny Centennial girls' squad advanced to the final with the fastest qualifying time. "We were really happy with how prelims went and were kind of excited to see what would happen in the finals," said leadoff runner Katie … [Read more...] about Jaguars lose Drake Relays medals after being DQ’d in shuttle hurdle relay

Centennial’s DeAngelo sets school record, places 4th in 400 hurdles

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Ankeny Centennial hurdler Dylan DeAngelo didn't have much time to recover after running in the shuttle hurdle relay on Saturday at the Drake Relays. It turned out to be a good thing. About an hour later, DeAngelo raced to a fourth-place finish in the boys' 400 hurdles on a cold and rainy afternoon. The junior posted a time of 54.10 seconds, which set a … [Read more...] about Centennial’s DeAngelo sets school record, places 4th in 400 hurdles

‘Motivating’ Relays crowd helps Centennial hurdler to 5th-place finish

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The times just keep getting faster for Ankeny Centennial hurdler Katie Petersen. The junior placed fifth in the 100 hurdles at the Drake Relays on Friday. She posted a time of 14.70 seconds. Petersen lowered the school record for the fourth time this season. "I was really happy with my race," Petersen said. "Making finals was my goal, and then I was … [Read more...] about ‘Motivating’ Relays crowd helps Centennial hurdler to 5th-place finish

Collins places 8th in 400, helps Jaguars finish 9th in 4×200 relay

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Thomas Collins had a busy day Friday at the Drake Relays. The Ankeny Centennial sophomore ran on two relays and also placed eighth in the 400 meters. He was clocked in 50.27 seconds. "I didn't feel like it was my best race," Collins said. "It's been a long day and a long season, but I'm not disappointed with it. I saw 50.2 on the scoreboard, and that's … [Read more...] about Collins places 8th in 400, helps Jaguars finish 9th in 4×200 relay

Sindt gets his revenge, claims Drake Relays crown in 3,200

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For a brief moment, Ankeny's Tim Sindt felt his victory slipping away on Thursday at the Drake Relays. After leading for the last few laps of the boys' 3,200-meter run, Sindt was passed on the final lap by David Holesinger of Dubuque Hempstead, who surged to the front with a strong move. "For a half a second, I was like, 'Oh no, it's over,'" Sindt … [Read more...] about Sindt gets his revenge, claims Drake Relays crown in 3,200

Centennial golfers place 5th in 15-team field at Marshalltown tourney

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Despite some tough playing conditions, the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team placed fifth in the Linda Bloom Invitational on Thursday at Marshalltown. The Jaguars posted a score of 382 on a rainy and windy day. It was their best 18-hole round of the season. "Both the girls and the coaching staff were extremely happy," said Centennial coach John … [Read more...] about Centennial golfers place 5th in 15-team field at Marshalltown tourney

Ankeny golfers earn long-awaited first dual-meet victory over Jaguars

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Jaci Webb didn't know that the Ankeny girls' golf team had never defeated crosstown rival Ankeny Centennial. "That makes the win feel that much better!" Webb said on Wednesday after the Hawkettes posted a 191-201 victory over Centennial in a CIML Central Conference dual meet at Briarwood Golf Club. Ankeny earned the win on a postcard-worthy afternoon … [Read more...] about Ankeny golfers earn long-awaited first dual-meet victory over Jaguars

Centennial boys use 15 different players in 10-1 win over Scarlets

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Tuesday was an enjoyable night for the Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team. The sixth-ranked Jaguars used 15 different varsity players during a dual meet against visiting Des Moines East. It was an almost all-senior lineup for Centennial, which rolled to a 10-1 victory. "We have quite a few seniors that are just below our varsity lineup, and this gave … [Read more...] about Centennial boys use 15 different players in 10-1 win over Scarlets

Centennial girls rout East, will play Ankeny on Thursday

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The Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team posted its third shutout of the season on Tuesday. The Jaguars rolled to an 11-0 victory at Des Moines East to raise their record to 5-3. The Scarlets dropped to 1-7 with their sixth straight loss. Centennial won all 11 matches in straight sets. The Jaguars lost only seven total games in singles and nine games … [Read more...] about Centennial girls rout East, will play Ankeny on Thursday

Jaguars outlast Johnston in shootout to win Central Conference opener

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Chris Allen never likes to see a girls' high school soccer game decided by a shootout. But if it's going to happen, he'd prefer to win it. And that's what happened on Tuesday night, when Allen's second-ranked Ankeny Centennial squad won a shootout at No. 11 Johnston, 6-5, to post a 1-0 victory in its CIML Central Conference opener. "Winning in PKs … [Read more...] about Jaguars outlast Johnston in shootout to win Central Conference opener

Late goals by Overberg, Besic allow Jaguars to escape with 2-1 victory

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Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer coach Brian Duax was worried that his team might be overlooking Johnston. He was almost prophetic. The second-ranked Jaguars trailed for most of the game before scoring twice in the last 14 minutes to escape with a 2-1 victory on Tuesday at Centennial. "I had a feeling that the boys were overlooking Johnston because of … [Read more...] about Late goals by Overberg, Besic allow Jaguars to escape with 2-1 victory

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Macy Epp, Ankeny Centennial girls’ soccer

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Sophomore Macy Epp is a member of the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team. Epp has helped the second-ranked Jaguars to a 6-0 record. She has four goals and one assist on the season. "Macy is a dynamic player, who has had an impact in either a reserve or starting role," said Centennial coach Chris Allen. "She has scored two game-winning goals in … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Macy Epp, Ankeny Centennial girls’ soccer

Centennial golfers tie Johnston for 10th place at Linn-Mar Invitational

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The Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team tied for 10th place with Johnston in the Linn-Mar Invitational on Tuesday at Hunters Ridge Golf Course. Both Centennial and Johnston finished with a 403 total. The Jaguars had lost to Johnston by 19 strokes in a dual meet on April 9 at Jester Park. "(We) finally had good weather for an 18-hole invite," Centennial … [Read more...] about Centennial golfers tie Johnston for 10th place at Linn-Mar Invitational

Centennial soccer standouts to become future rivals on the pitch

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A quartet of seniors has led the Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team to a 9-1 record and a No. 2 ranking in Class 3A heading into Tuesday night's game against No. 11 Johnston. In the future, though, the longtime friends and teammates will become rivals on the pitch. Forward Will Overberg verbally committed last week to play for Luther College, while … [Read more...] about Centennial soccer standouts to become future rivals on the pitch

Hawkettes, Jaguars get final tune-up for Drake Relays

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The Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial girls' track teams each had one final tune-up on Monday to help prepare for this week's Drake Relays. The Hawkettes placed second among eight teams in the Bobcat Invitational at Marshalltown. They scored 117 points and finished 48 points behind Waukee, which won the team title for the fourth straight year. "It was a … [Read more...] about Hawkettes, Jaguars get final tune-up for Drake Relays

Revive Clinic and Spa Preps of the Week: Megan Lazear and Lexi Russell, girls’ golf

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Junior Megan Lazear is a member of the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team, while senior Lexi Russell plays for Ankeny's squad. Lazear shot a 108 in the Tony Dickey Hawkette Invitational on Thursday at Otter Creek. She helped the Jaguars edge Ankeny by one stroke for fourth place in the nine-team field. Russell finished with a 129 for the Hawkettes, who … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Preps of the Week: Megan Lazear and Lexi Russell, girls’ golf

Jaguars overcome adversity, knock off top-10 foes Bettendorf, Cedar Falls

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A grueling week for the Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team ended on a positive note Saturday with a pair of victories at the Prairie Ridge courts. After splitting two dual meets on the road earlier in the week and placing fourth in the Dennis Hoefle Invitational on Friday, the sixth-ranked Jaguars played host to a quadrangular meet that featured three … [Read more...] about Jaguars overcome adversity, knock off top-10 foes Bettendorf, Cedar Falls