Ankeny Centennial's Will Blevins finally ran out of gas on Saturday at the boys' state tennis tournament in Cedar Rapids. After playing two consecutive grueling three-set matches, Blevins dropped a 6-3, 7-5 decision to Luke VanDonslear of Linn-Mar (Marion) in the third-place match of the Class 2A singles tournament. By placing fourth, the sophomore … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Blevins earns 4th-place finish in Class 2A singles tournament
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Blevins wins four-hour match to reach semifinals of Class 2A singles tourney
After winning a boys' district tennis title on May 10, Ankeny Centennial's Will Blevins said he thought he was capable of beating anyone on any given day. On Friday, the sophomore proved that he was right. Blevins outlasted third-seeded Sam Shin of Iowa City West, 5-7, 7-5, 6-2, in the quarterfinals of the Class 2A state singles tournament in Cedar … [Read more...] about Blevins wins four-hour match to reach semifinals of Class 2A singles tourney
Jaguars win shootout on Jumper’s save, earn outright Central Conference title
As Ames' Alison Moore approached the ball to attempt a penalty kick, Ankeny Centennial goalkeeper Aly Jumper dove to her right. The sophomore made the correct decision. Jumper stopped Moore's shot to give the fourth-ranked Jaguars a 1-0 victory over No. 11 Ames in a shootout on Thursday at Centennial. The win allowed Centennial to capture the outright … [Read more...] about Jaguars win shootout on Jumper’s save, earn outright Central Conference title
Jaguars’ season ends with stunning loss to S.E. Polk in double overtime
The season came to a stunning end for the Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team. The fourth-ranked Jaguars lost to visiting Southeast Polk, 1-0, in a Class 3A substate semifinal on Wednesday. The Rams scored the game-winning goal in double overtime. Centennial closed out the season with a 13-4 record. The Jaguars had rolled to an 8-2 victory at Southeast … [Read more...] about Jaguars’ season ends with stunning loss to S.E. Polk in double overtime
No. 4 Jaguars blank S.E. Polk for their 12th shutout of the season
The Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team struggled once again on Monday night to find the net. But as long as the Jaguars continue to keep a clean sheet, their scoring woes may not come back to bite them. Fourth-ranked Centennial got an early goal from Elizabeth Overberg and made it stand up for a 1-0 victory over visiting Southeast Polk on the … [Read more...] about No. 4 Jaguars blank S.E. Polk for their 12th shutout of the season
Centennial’s Sease, Ankeny’s Webb advance to state golf tournament
Ankeny Centennial's Lauren Sease is headed back to the girls' state golf tournament for the third straight year. Ankeny's Jaci Webb will be making her second consecutive trip. Both players qualified as individuals with strong performances on Monday at Class 4A regional meets. Webb shot a 7-over-par 78 to tie for medalist honors at the American … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Sease, Ankeny’s Webb advance to state golf tournament
Jaguars fall to Johnston in regional final; S.E. Polk ousts Hawkettes
Both the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis squads were eliminated from regional team competition on Monday. The Jaguars posted a 5-2 victory over Waukee in a Class 2A regional semifinal at Johnston before falling to the host Dragons, 5-1, in the final. They finished the season with an 8-5 record. "We played competitive matches," said … [Read more...] about Jaguars fall to Johnston in regional final; S.E. Polk ousts Hawkettes
Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Dylan DeAngelo, Centennial boys’ track
Junior Dylan DeAngelo helped the Ankeny Centennial boys' track team to a 16th-place finish in the Class 4A state meet on Thursday through Saturday at Drake Stadium. DeAngelo placed third in the 400 hurdles with a time of 53.35 seconds, which broke his own school record. He also ran on the third-place 4x400 and sixth-place 4x200 relays. Here is some … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Dylan DeAngelo, Centennial boys’ track
VIDEO: Highlights from final day of coed state track meet
Four-time medalist Petersen leads Centennial girls to highest finish ever
The final day of the coed state track meet could not have gone much better for the Ankeny Centennial girls' squad. The Jaguars scored points in three more events and finished in a tie for 12th place in Class 4A with Ankeny and Johnston. All three squads finished with 22 points. It was Centennial's highest finish in school history, eclipsing a tie for … [Read more...] about Four-time medalist Petersen leads Centennial girls to highest finish ever
In his last race, Murphy anchors Jaguars to 3rd-place finish in 4×400 relay
The final race of Liam Murphy's high school track career was one that he'll never forget. Murphy anchored the Ankeny Centennial boys' team to a third-place finish in the 4x400 relay at the Class 4A state meet on Saturday at Drake Stadium. He used a strong finish to pass Ames' Aniey Akok in the last 50 meters. "I knew when I got the baton that (Akok) … [Read more...] about In his last race, Murphy anchors Jaguars to 3rd-place finish in 4×400 relay
‘We are going to the final four!’: Jaguars advance to state team tourney
The Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team earned the right to play for the Class 2A state team title on its home courts by winning a pair of thrilling matches on Friday at Dowling Catholic. The sixth-ranked Jaguars posted a 5-4 victory over No. 4 Cedar Rapids Washington in the substate final, then followed with another 5-4 win over No. 8 Ames in a state … [Read more...] about ‘We are going to the final four!’: Jaguars advance to state team tourney
DeAngelo places 3rd in 400 hurdles for Jaguars, who also take 6th in 4×200
A strong start put Ankeny Centennial's Dylan DeAngelo into position to win the 400 hurdles at the boys' Class 4A state meet on Friday. As he rounded the final turn, DeAngelo thought he was going to capture a state title. The junior still led as he approached the final hurdle, but he didn't get over the barrier cleanly. And it was just enough of a … [Read more...] about DeAngelo places 3rd in 400 hurdles for Jaguars, who also take 6th in 4×200
Centennial, Ankeny girls each score points in 2 events on Friday
Millie Hill has a love-hate relationship with the 400 hurdles. On Friday, the Ankeny Centennial sophomore placed fourth in the event at the girls' Class 4A state meet at Drake Stadium. She posted a time of 1:07.16. "I hate it, but I love it," Hill said. "It's sucky, but I like it. It takes a lot of grit. It goes by fast, so that's a plus." Caroline … [Read more...] about Centennial, Ankeny girls each score points in 2 events on Friday
SINDT-SATIONAL: Ankeny senior shoots free throw to celebrate 3,200 crown
After crossing the finish line to win his first state track championship on Thursday, Ankeny's TIm Sindt doused himself with a cup of water on a 91-degree afternoon at Drake Stadium. The Ankeny High School distance star then pretended to shoot a free throw as he looked up into the crowd. A free throw? "I was on the eighth grade 'D' team," Sindt said … [Read more...] about SINDT-SATIONAL: Ankeny senior shoots free throw to celebrate 3,200 crown
Opening day of state track meet marred by sweltering conditions
The heat took a toll Thursday on many of the athletes competing at the coed state track meet. With temperatures reaching a record 91 degrees at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, the sweltering conditions proved to be a huge obstacle for the competitors, regardless of the event. Even some of the state's best sprinters struggled to adapt. "I was a bit … [Read more...] about Opening day of state track meet marred by sweltering conditions
Gustafson sisters, Bloom earn trips to state tennis tournament
Ankeny Centennial's Alli Gustafson made the difficult decision to not play doubles with her sister, Jordyn, during a girls' Class 2A regional tennis tournament on Wednesday at Johnston. It turned out to be a good move for both of them. While Alli qualified for the state tournament for the second straight year by placing second in singles, Jordyn teamed … [Read more...] about Gustafson sisters, Bloom earn trips to state tennis tournament
Sease earns runner-up honors, Webb places 4th at conference meet
Ankeny Centennial's Lauren Sease and Ankeny's Jaci Webb were both in contention for medalist honors in the CIML Central Conference girls' golf meet on Wednesday at Jester Park. A few bad holes, however, proved to be costly for both golfers. Sease settled for runner-up honors after shooting an 85. She finished one stroke behind the medalist, Abi Sachs … [Read more...] about Sease earns runner-up honors, Webb places 4th at conference meet
Halftime adjustments pay off for Jaguars with 8-0 victory over Mason City
The Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team tuned up for Thursday's showdown against Ames with an 8-0 victory over visiting Mason City on Tuesday. Seven different players scored goals for the fourth-ranked Jaguars, who improved to 11-3 on the season. The Mohawks' record dropped to 9-5. "Our first goal came in the first half on an incredible off-balance … [Read more...] about Halftime adjustments pay off for Jaguars with 8-0 victory over Mason City
Centennial golfers aren’t perfect, but beat Urbandale by 28 strokes
The Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team took advantage of Monday's beautiful weather to defeat Urbandale, 199-227, in a CIML Central Conference dual meet at the Urbandale Golf and Country Club. The Jaguars finished with a 2-3 record in the conference. "It was a gorgeous night," said Centennial coach John Petersen. "I was happy with the way we played. … [Read more...] about Centennial golfers aren’t perfect, but beat Urbandale by 28 strokes