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Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Alex Keninger, Ankeny Centennial boys’ soccer

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Senior Alex Keninger has helped the Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team to a 12-4 record and a No. 6 ranking in Class 3A. He scored the game-winning goal during a shootout to give the Jaguars a 1-0 victory at No. 11 Waukee on Friday. Keninger has started all 16 games, racking up seven goals and four assists. He has committed to play for Wartburg College … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Alex Keninger, Ankeny Centennial boys’ soccer

Gray’s late PK lifts Jaguars past Lewis Central in matchup of No. 1 teams

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Chris Allen didn't hesitate to find a shooter when the Council Bluffs Lewis Central girls' soccer team was called for a handball in the box during the final seconds of regulation in Saturday's game against Ankeny Centennial. He immediately called upon senior Megan Gray. "I think Meg believes in herself quite a bit," Allen said. "Her shots in practice … [Read more...] about Gray’s late PK lifts Jaguars past Lewis Central in matchup of No. 1 teams

Jaguars overcome loss of Vincent, win shootout at Waukee

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After losing one of its best players to an injury 24 hours earlier, the Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team rebounded on Friday with a 1-0 victory at Waukee in a shootout. The sixth-ranked Jaguars won the shootout, 5-4, to finish 2-3 in the CIML Central Conference and improve to 12-4 overall. No. 11 Waukee's records dropped to 2-3 and 9-5. "It's good … [Read more...] about Jaguars overcome loss of Vincent, win shootout at Waukee

Waukee golfers top Centennial, claim Central Conference dual-meet title

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A home-course advantage helped the Waukee girls' golf team to the CIML Central Conference dual-meet title on Friday. The third-ranked Warriors defeated No. 2 Ankeny Centennial, 150-168, in a showdown for the league crown. They finished 5-0 in the conference, while the Jaguars dropped to 4-1. "Congrats ladies on a good conference season," Centennial … [Read more...] about Waukee golfers top Centennial, claim Central Conference dual-meet title

‘Nervous’ Jones leads the way as Jaguars break 4 school records

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A bundle of nervous energy paid off in a big way Thursday for Ankeny Centennial's Calea Jones. The sophomore had a hand in three school records as the Jaguars placed second in a girls' Class 4A regional track meet at Waukee. She won the high jump and ran on two runner-up relays that also qualified for next week's state meet at Drake Stadium. "I was … [Read more...] about ‘Nervous’ Jones leads the way as Jaguars break 4 school records

Jaguars, Hawks qualify for state meet in numerous events

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As Ankeny Centennial's Camden Cox and Ankeny's Tim Sindt approached the finish line on Thursday, neither runner went all out for the victory. The two distance standouts finished 1-2 in both the 3,200 and 1,600 events, and the duo also helped their teams to a 1-2 finish in the distance medley relay at a boys' Class 4A district track meet at Waukee. The top … [Read more...] about Jaguars, Hawks qualify for state meet in numerous events

Jaguars capture district crown, advance 3 players to state tourney

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Ankeny Centennial's Sam Marold finally made it to the boys' state tennis tournament in his senior season. Teammate Will Blevins is only a freshman, but he qualified, too. Both players were pretty happy about it. Blevins captured the singles championship in a Class 2A district tournament on Wednesday at Dowling Catholic, while Marold teamed up with … [Read more...] about Jaguars capture district crown, advance 3 players to state tourney

Jaguars fall at Ames, but could get rematch in substate play

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There's a good chance that the Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team will get a chance to avenge Tuesday's 3-1 loss at Ames. Both squads have been placed in Class 3A Substate 6 by the Iowa High School Athletic Association. "If you ask me, I think we'll play them again in two weeks," said Centennial coach Brian Duax. "And I'll take the win in two weeks … [Read more...] about Jaguars fall at Ames, but could get rematch in substate play

Centennial girls top defending state champs, clinch share of league title

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When the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team knocked off top-ranked Valley on Friday, it put the No. 3 Jaguars in position to win the CIML Central Conference title. On Tuesday, the Jaguars took the next step. Nahomi Lopez scored on a direct kick with about 13 minutes left and host Centennial posted a 2-1 victory over No. 4 Ames to clinch at least a … [Read more...] about Centennial girls top defending state champs, clinch share of league title

Centennial girls raise mark to 6-5 with victory at Fort Dodge

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By posting a 9-2 victory at Fort Dodge on Tuesday, the Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team moved back above the .500 mark and finished the regular season at 6-5. The Jaguars won five of the six singles matches and four of the five doubles contests, all of them in straight sets. The Dodgers dropped to 1-9 overall. "As a team, we couldn't have ended on … [Read more...] about Centennial girls raise mark to 6-5 with victory at Fort Dodge

Jaguars roll past Fort Dodge in tune-up for district tournament

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team tuned up for Wednesday's district tournament with an 11-0 victory over visiting Fort Dodge on Tuesday. The Jaguars finished the regular season with an 8-2 record. It was Senior Night for Centennial, which will play in a Class 2A district tournament on Wednesday at Dowling Catholic. "Sam Marold, Matt Tressel, … [Read more...] about Jaguars roll past Fort Dodge in tune-up for district tournament

Centennial golfers defeat Ames, improve to 4-0 in conference

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The Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team defeated Ames on Tuesday, but perhaps more importantly, the CIML Central Conference dual meet provided the Jaguars with a chance to see Veenker Golf Course, where they will play in a Class 4A regional meet on May 21. Second-ranked Centennial posted a 186-206 victory to improve its record to 4-0 in the conference. The … [Read more...] about Centennial golfers defeat Ames, improve to 4-0 in conference

Centennial boys hit the road, post 2-0 victory at Norwalk

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team will be spending a lot of time this week on a bus. The fourth-ranked Jaguars played the first of three road games in five days on Monday at Norwalk, where they posted a 2-0 victory. The non-conference contest was originally scheduled for April 6, but was postponed due to bad weather. Centennial is in the midst of … [Read more...] about Centennial boys hit the road, post 2-0 victory at Norwalk

Vandeloo wins marathon super-tiebreaker, helps Jaguars to 10-1 victory

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On one of the warmest days of the spring, Ankeny Centennial's Olivia Vandeloo played one of the longest tennis matches of the year. Vandeloo helped the Jaguars to a 10-1 victory at Mason City on Monday by winning a marathon match at No. 5 singles. After losing the first set, the senior rallied for a three-set victory over the Mohawks' Eden … [Read more...] about Vandeloo wins marathon super-tiebreaker, helps Jaguars to 10-1 victory

Moretti defeats 3-time state champ, leads Jaguars to 3rd-place finish at Lake Panorama

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Sarah Nacos of Washington was one of only a few golfers to defeat Ankeny Centennial's Tenley Moretti last season. Moretti waited a full year for a chance to avenge that loss, and she finally got her opportunity on Monday. It came on the same course where Nacos defeated Moretti by two strokes at last year's Waukee Invitational. This time, Moretti carded … [Read more...] about Moretti defeats 3-time state champ, leads Jaguars to 3rd-place finish at Lake Panorama

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Sam Marold, Ankeny Centennial boys’ tennis

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Senior Sam Marold has helped the Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team to a 7-2 record, including a 3-2 mark in the CIML Central Conference. Marold has compiled an 8-1 record at No. 2 singles for the Jaguars. He has also teamed up with Ryan Lofgren for a 7-5 mark at No. 1 doubles. Here is some inside info on Marold: How is the season going thus … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Sam Marold, Ankeny Centennial boys’ tennis

Rumley wins long jump title, but Jaguars edge Ankeny for 4th at conference meet

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Long jumpers Jasmine Rumley of Ankeny and Betsy Ridout of Ankeny Centennial have already competed against each other several times this season. On Friday, the two competitors brought out the best in each other. Rumley won the event in the CIML Central Conference girls' track meet at Waukee, posting a leap of 17 feet 4 inches. Ridout, meanwhile, took … [Read more...] about Rumley wins long jump title, but Jaguars edge Ankeny for 4th at conference meet

Moss wins 3 events, Sindt takes 2 at boys’ conference meet

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Ankeny Centennial's Riley Moss and Ankeny's Tim Sindt combined for five victories on Friday in the CIML Central Conference boys' track meet at Ames. Moss easily defended his crown in the 110 hurdles, posting a time of 14.10 seconds. He defeated the runner-up, Conner Niffenegger of Ankeny, by a full second. "I was just happy to get the win," Moss said. … [Read more...] about Moss wins 3 events, Sindt takes 2 at boys’ conference meet