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
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Centennial girls rout East, will play Ankeny on Thursday
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Hawkettes, Jaguars perform well at prestigious Kansas Relays
A trip to the Kansas Relays proved to be beneficial for both the Ankeny girls' and Ankeny Centennial boys' track teams. Mytika Mayberry placed fourth for the Hawkettes in the girls' 100. She posted a time of 12.12 seconds, which now ranks third in the state. "Mytika did an outstanding job and is improving every race," said Ankeny coach Thomas Cotter. … [Read more...] about Hawkettes, Jaguars perform well at prestigious Kansas Relays
High school qualifiers for the Drake Relays announced
It will be a busy three days at the Drake Relays for the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial boys' and girls' track teams, who qualified for the meet in numerous events. The Centennial boys' squad qualified in 12 events, including all six relays. The Ankeny boys' team qualified in 11 events. On the girls' side, Centennial qualified in six events and Ankeny … [Read more...] about High school qualifiers for the Drake Relays announced
Jaguars finish 4th at Hoefle Invitational; Hawks tie for 6th place
The weather was perfect Friday for the annual Dennis Hoefle Invitational at the Prairie Ridge tennis courts. First-year Ankeny boys' tennis coach Steve Smith relished the chance to coach in the tournament for the first time. "I am grateful for the opportunity to continue to host a tournament named in honor of Coach Hoefle, who was a mentor and friend … [Read more...] about Jaguars finish 4th at Hoefle Invitational; Hawks tie for 6th place
Jaguars rise to No. 2 in Class 3A rankings, then win conference opener
After rising to No. 2 in the latest Class 3A rankings, the Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team opened CIML Central Conference play with a 3-0 victory at No. 16 Ames on Thursday. Nick Ashton, Michael Brandt and Will Overberg each had a goal and an assist in the win. Michael Poitry was also credited with an assist. "It was a really good win," said … [Read more...] about Jaguars rise to No. 2 in Class 3A rankings, then win conference opener
Jaguars win 4 events, Hawks take 3 at Waukee Invitational
The Ankeny Centennial boys' track team won four events at the Waukee Invitational on Thursday, while crosstown rival Ankeny captured three. The Jaguars placed third in the Class AA division with 99 points. The Hawks finished sixth in the eight-team field with 68. Waukee easily won the meet for the sixth straight year, racking up 186 points. Indianola … [Read more...] about Jaguars win 4 events, Hawks take 3 at Waukee Invitational
Bockart, Schultz team up for rare doubles victory against Dowling Catholic girls
Ankeny Centennial's Callie Bockart and Shelby Schultz accomplished something on Thursday that no other doubles team has been able to do this season against the Dowling Catholic girls' tennis team. Bockart and Schultz teamed up for a 0-6, 7-5, 14-12 victory in the No. 5 doubles match against the visiting Maroons at the Prairie Ridge courts. It was … [Read more...] about Bockart, Schultz team up for rare doubles victory against Dowling Catholic girls
‘Gritty’ goal by Epp allows Jaguars to edge Bettendorf in top-10 showdown
It took only one goal for the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team to remain unbeaten. The second-ranked Jaguars posted a 1-0 victory over No. 7 Bettendorf in a non-conference showdown on Thursday at Centennial. They raised their record to 5-0 on the season, while the Bulldogs dropped to 4-3. "Bettendorf came down to play, and that was fantastic," said … [Read more...] about ‘Gritty’ goal by Epp allows Jaguars to edge Bettendorf in top-10 showdown
Jaguars win 6 events, place 3rd overall at Chuck Silvey Invitational
Thursday's Chuck Silvey Invitational at Urbandale turned into a three-way battle for the girls' crown. In the end, Southeast Polk came away with the title, finishing with 105 points. Johnston placed second in the eight-team field with 103, while Ankeny Centennial took third with 96. "We gave it a shot tonight in about five events that we wanted to drop … [Read more...] about Jaguars win 6 events, place 3rd overall at Chuck Silvey Invitational
Centennial boys rebound from loss with 7-4 victory at Dowling Catholic
The Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team bounced back from its first loss of the season with a 7-4 victory at Dowling Catholic on Thursday. The Jaguars, who dropped a 10-1 decision at Waukee on Tuesday, won four of the five doubles matches to seal the win. They improved their records to 3-0 in the CIML Central Conference and 5-1 overall. "We came out of … [Read more...] about Centennial boys rebound from loss with 7-4 victory at Dowling Catholic
Webb, Sease earn top-10 finishes at Toni Dickey Hawkette Invitational
Thursday wasn't a great day for golf. But it was the perfect time to honor former Ankeny girls' golf coach Toni Dickey. Ankeny's annual home tournament was renamed the Toni Dickey Hawkette Invitational in honor of Dickey, who was also inducted into the Dick Rasmussen Coaches Hall of Fame before the meet in the Otter Creek clubhouse. "What an honor to … [Read more...] about Webb, Sease earn top-10 finishes at Toni Dickey Hawkette Invitational