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Jaguars finally get their offense untracked, roll to 6-0 win over Lincoln

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Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer coach Brian Duax has been waiting for his team to find the net. The Jaguars finally found it. Centennial scored a season-high six goals and rolled to a 6-0 victory over visiting Des Moines Lincoln on Tuesday. The Jaguars raised their record to 5-1. "It was a good game," Duax said. "We finally started putting the ball … [Read more...] about Jaguars finally get their offense untracked, roll to 6-0 win over Lincoln

Centennial girls sweep North, will host Ames on Thursday

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The Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team raised its record to 2-1 with an 11-0 victory at Des Moines North on Tuesday. The Jaguars won all 11 matches in straight sets. "Our varsity and JV won every match," said Centennial coach Ryan Petersen. "Our No. 3 player, Tayler Bloom, was out because of shoulder pain. But we moved the girls up (in the lineup), … [Read more...] about Centennial girls sweep North, will host Ames on Thursday

Blevins falls to defending state champ, but Jaguars roll to 8-3 win over Ames

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Tami Lewton is looking forward to the day when her Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team is completely healthy. The Jaguars were without two of their varsity players on Tuesday, but it still didn't matter. They rolled to an 8-3 victory over visiting Ames to remain unbeaten on the season. The CIML Central Conference dual meet was moved up from Thursday … [Read more...] about Blevins falls to defending state champ, but Jaguars roll to 8-3 win over Ames

Centennial’s Formanek breaks school record in discus at Hi Covey Relays

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Ankeny Centennial's Trevor Formanek set a school record in the discus during the Hi Covey Relays on Tuesday at Ames. Formanek placed second in the event with a throw of 145 feet 11 inches. He helped the Centennial boys' track team to a fifth-place finish overall. Ames won the meet with 165.5 points, while Valley was second in the eight-team field with … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Formanek breaks school record in discus at Hi Covey Relays

Jaguars edge Johnston for 2nd place at Oldham Invitational

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A never-say-die attitude helped the Ankeny Centennial girls' track team to a runner-up finish in the Craig Oldham Invitational on Tuesday at Johnston. Waukee easily won the meet for the fourth straight year, racking up 209 points. But Centennial and the host Dragons battled down to the wire for second place in the nine-team field. The Jaguars won the … [Read more...] about Jaguars edge Johnston for 2nd place at Oldham Invitational

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Nic Mackaman, Ankeny Centennial boys’ tennis

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Sophomore Nic Mackaman is a member of the Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team. Mackaman has helped the sixth-ranked Jaguars to a 4-0 record. He currently boasts a 2-1 mark in singles and is a combined 4-0 in doubles. "Nic has done a nice job at the No. 7 spot for us," said Centennial coach Tami Lewton. "That is a hard position because you are just out … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Nic Mackaman, Ankeny Centennial boys’ tennis

Jaguars will host Centennial Invite after losing opener to Johnston

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The Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team opened its season on Tuesday with a 182-201 loss to host Johnston in a CIML Central Conference dual meet at Jester Park. Lauren Sease carded a 41 to lead the Jaguars. She earned medalist honors. Claire Beath shot a 49, while Megan Lazear had a 54. Riley Stewart fired a 57, Morgan Kinch shot a 59, and Lexi Simpson … [Read more...] about Jaguars will host Centennial Invite after losing opener to Johnston

Centennial boys finish 2nd overall at Valley’s Brooks Relays

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' track team placed second in the Brooks Relays on Saturday at Valley. The Jaguars racked up 140 points, finishing 35 points behind the host Tigers. Nathan Reinke won the 110 hurdles in 14.17 seconds, while Jon Wong took second in the 400 hurdles in 58.38. Centennial won the shuttle hurdle relay in a time of 1:00.55. Gabriel … [Read more...] about Centennial boys finish 2nd overall at Valley’s Brooks Relays

Centennial, Ankeny boys combine for 8 victories at Ram Relays

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The Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial boys' track teams combined to win eight events in the Ram Relays on Thursday at Southeast Polk. The Jaguars won five events and placed second in the eight-team field with 138 points, finishing 18 points behind Southeast Polk. The Hawks captured three events and placed fourth overall with 85 points in their first outdoor … [Read more...] about Centennial, Ankeny boys combine for 8 victories at Ram Relays

Jaguars dominate entire game, but tumble to Valley in a shootout

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Sometimes, the ball just doesn't bounce your way. In the game of soccer, it can happen quite frequently. It's just the nature of the sport. The Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team was the victim of that cruel reality on Thursday, when the Jaguars suffered a 2-1 loss at Valley in a shootout after dominating the entire contest. "It was a very, very … [Read more...] about Jaguars dominate entire game, but tumble to Valley in a shootout

S.E. Polk edges Jaguars to win Hawkette Invite, with help from Ankeny’s 4×400

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The Ankeny Centennial girls' track team took a two-point lead into the final event of the Hawkette Invitational on Thursday at Ankeny High School. Its crosstown rival prevented the Jaguars from earning a share of the team crown. Southeast Polk easily won the final event, the 4x400 relay, in a time of 4:02.63. That allowed the Rams to claim the team … [Read more...] about S.E. Polk edges Jaguars to win Hawkette Invite, with help from Ankeny’s 4×400

Sease, Lazear are back from Jaguars’ sixth-place squad in Class 4A

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The Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team will have a different look this season. Gone is Tenley Moretti, the four-time state placewinner who graduated last spring. Moretti, the Class 5A state champion in 2016, took her talents to Iowa State after leading the Jaguars to a sixth-place finish in Class 4A a year ago. Also gone is head coach Andy Fehn, who … [Read more...] about Sease, Lazear are back from Jaguars’ sixth-place squad in Class 4A

No. 6 Jaguars stay unbeaten with 10-1 win over Johnston

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team remained unbeaten with a 10-1 victory over visiting Johnston in its CIML Central Conference opener on Thursday. The Jaguars, who are ranked sixth in Class 2A by the Iowa Tennis Coaches Association, raised their overall mark to 3-0. "It was a super cold windy day, but the guys really fought hard and continued on … [Read more...] about No. 6 Jaguars stay unbeaten with 10-1 win over Johnston

Centennial girls fall to Dragons, will return to Johnston on Friday

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The Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team won't have to wait long to see Johnston again. The Jaguars dropped an 8-3 decision at Johnston in their CIML Central Conference opener on Thursday. They'll return to Johnston on Friday to compete in the Dragons' tournament. "The girls battled a tough team," said Centennial coach Ryan Petersen, whose squad fell … [Read more...] about Centennial girls fall to Dragons, will return to Johnston on Friday

Jaguars take care of business, blank Marshalltown in opener

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Ryan Petersen didn't have to sweat out his first match as the head coach of the Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team. The Jaguars dominated Tuesday's season-opening dual meet against visiting Marshalltown, rolling to an 11-0 victory at the Prairie Ridge courts. Only one of the matches was decided by a third-set super-tiebreaker. That came at No. 4 … [Read more...] about Jaguars take care of business, blank Marshalltown in opener

Jaguars show mercy, finish off 11-0 victory in just 40 minutes

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The Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team finally got a chance to open its season on Tuesday. The second-ranked Jaguars didn't let the opportunity go to waste. Centennial erupted for 11 goals in the first half and rolled to an 11-0 victory over visiting Fort Dodge. The game ended at halftime due to the mercy rule. "The team came out excited to play … [Read more...] about Jaguars show mercy, finish off 11-0 victory in just 40 minutes

Centennial boys’ tennis team wins 5 super-tiebreakers en route to 11-0 victory

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Even without one of its top players, the Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team still rolled to an 11-0 victory at Marshalltown on Tuesday. The Jaguars played without junior Ryan Lofgren, their No. 2 singles player. "Ryan had a school conflict," said Centennial coach Tami Lewton, whose team improved its record to 2-0. "We were able to sweep them, but it … [Read more...] about Centennial boys’ tennis team wins 5 super-tiebreakers en route to 11-0 victory

Centennial is No. 2, Ankeny No. 4 in preseason girls’ soccer rankings

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The Ankeny Centennial and Ankeny girls' soccer teams finished last season as the top two squads in Class 3A. The Jaguars and Hawkettes are beginning the 2019 season near the top as well. Centennial is ranked No. 2 in the Class 3A preseason rankings by the Iowa Girls' High School Athletic Union. Ankeny is ranked No. 4. The two Ankeny schools met in … [Read more...] about Centennial is No. 2, Ankeny No. 4 in preseason girls’ soccer rankings

‘Captain America’ leads the way as Jaguars finish 3-0 at I.C. West Invitational

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Ankeny Centennial's Michael Brandt often resembles a superhero on the soccer pitch. The senior midfielder scored a goal in all three games as the Jaguars opened their season on Friday and Saturday with a trio of victories at the Iowa City West Invitational. Now, Brandt has a nickname courtesy of his head coach. "He's like Captain America," said … [Read more...] about ‘Captain America’ leads the way as Jaguars finish 3-0 at I.C. West Invitational