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Jaguars edge Waukee, Johnston golfers to win triangular meet at Sugar Creek

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Only six strokes separated the three girls' golf teams in a CIML Conference triangular meet on Tuesday at Sugar Creek. Ankeny Centennial shot a 177 to win the meet. Waukee posted a 179 total followed by Johnston with a 183. "It was a good start to our conference meets with a pair of wins," said Centennial coach John Petersen. "Like Monday (at the … [Read more...] about Jaguars edge Waukee, Johnston golfers to win triangular meet at Sugar Creek

‘They never give up’: Centennial boys’ rally falls short in 7-4 loss to Maroons

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team didn't quit on Tuesday after falling behind visiting Dowling Catholic, 5-1, in a CIML Conference meet at the Prairie Ridge courts. The Jaguars won only one of the six singles matches but then rallied to win three of the five doubles matches, even though Dowling still posted a 7-4 victory. "It was fun hosting … [Read more...] about ‘They never give up’: Centennial boys’ rally falls short in 7-4 loss to Maroons

Growing pains continue as Jaguars fall behind early in 4-2 loss to Dowling boys

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team is still going through some growing pains. The Jaguars gave up three goals in the first 28 minutes and went on to drop a 4-2 decision to visiting Dowling Catholic in a CIML Conference game on Tuesday. The Maroons improved to 2-0 in the league and 5-0 overall, while Centennial's records dropped to 0-2 and 2-5. "It … [Read more...] about Growing pains continue as Jaguars fall behind early in 4-2 loss to Dowling boys

‘We had a great weather night’: Jaguars place 2nd behind NW at Oldham Invite

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The Ankeny Centennial girls' track team earned a runner-up finish in the Craig Oldham Invitational on Tuesday at Johnston. Waukee Northwest won the meet for the third straight year, racking up 167 points. Centennial finished with 121.5, while the host Dragons took third in the eight-team field with 97. "We had a great weather night that allowed for … [Read more...] about ‘We had a great weather night’: Jaguars place 2nd behind NW at Oldham Invite

Mixdorf provides only win as Jaguars drop 10-1 decision at Dowling Catholic

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Without its No. 1 player, the Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team dropped a 10-1 decision at Dowling Catholic on Tuesday. The Jaguars were unable to overcome the absence of Abbie Peterson, who was out with an injury. "We had to shuffle everyone up a spot," said Centennial coach Alli Gustafson. "Dowling is a very talented and deep team, and we fell … [Read more...] about Mixdorf provides only win as Jaguars drop 10-1 decision at Dowling Catholic

Resilient Jaguars outlast Dowling Catholic girls to win another shootout

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For the second time in five days, the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team was forced to go to a shootout. And once again, the Jaguars prevailed. Seventh-ranked Centennial got a game-ending save from goalkeeper Rylee Litchfield and posted a 2-1 victory at No. 9 Dowling Catholic on Tuesday. The Jaguars improved to 2-0 in the CIML Conference and 4-1 … [Read more...] about Resilient Jaguars outlast Dowling Catholic girls to win another shootout

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Jaeden Pratt, Centennial girls’ track

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Ankeny Centennial junior Jaeden Pratt is the defending Class 4A state champion in the long jump. She placed sixth in the event with a jump of 16 feet 1/4 inch at the Hawkette Invitational on Thursday, helping the Jaguars to a third-place finish in the eight-team field. Pratt is a multi-sport athlete who has earned all-state honors in both basketball and … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Jaeden Pratt, Centennial girls’ track

‘We’re very unfortunate to not get a result’: Jaguars fall in double overtime

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team simply couldn't find the net. The Jaguars took nine shots, four of them on goal, but were unable to score during Friday's non-conference game against visiting Omaha (Neb.) Skutt Catholic. The Skyhawks eventually got the winning goal in the 96th minute to post a 1-0 victory in double overtime. "It was a really … [Read more...] about ‘We’re very unfortunate to not get a result’: Jaguars fall in double overtime

Jaguars top Nebraska foe as ‘incredibly gutsy’ Lawrence boots winning PK

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Gabby Lawrence was an unlikely hero Friday night for the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team. The senior midfielder scored the winning penalty kick to end a marathon shootout as the seventh-ranked Jaguars defeated visiting Omaha (Neb.) Skutt Catholic, 2-1, in a non-conference game. It took 10 kicks from both teams before Lawrence found the net to give … [Read more...] about Jaguars top Nebraska foe as ‘incredibly gutsy’ Lawrence boots winning PK

Jaguars win 4 of 5 doubles matches to earn 7-4 victory at Urbandale

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team won four of the five doubles matches to post a 7-4 victory at Urbandale in its CIML Conference opener on Thursday. The Jaguars evened their overall record at 1-1. "The boys played well and were happy to get the win," said Centennial assistant coach Dustin Rhoads. "Again, the weather has not been great so we … [Read more...] about Jaguars win 4 of 5 doubles matches to earn 7-4 victory at Urbandale

Abbie Peterson returns to court, helps Jags past Urbandale in season opener

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Abbie Peterson's high school tennis career isn't over after all. The two-time state placewinner had planned to skip her senior season at Ankeny Centennial in order to focus on preparing for her collegiate career at Northern Iowa. But Peterson had a change of heart and rejoined the Jaguars' squad earlier this week. On Thursday, Peterson won both of her … [Read more...] about Abbie Peterson returns to court, helps Jags past Urbandale in season opener

Fearless Jaguars score twice on corner kicks, top Urbandale in CIML opener

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Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer coach Chris Allen likes the fact that his players are fearless. That mentality paid off in a big way on Tuesday. The seventh-ranked Jaguars scored both of their goals off corner kicks and defeated No. 14 Urbandale, 2-0, in a CIML Conference opener at Centennial. "I think it speaks well of the girls right now," said … [Read more...] about Fearless Jaguars score twice on corner kicks, top Urbandale in CIML opener

‘We got a lot of guys some minutes’: Jags score often in 7-0 win over Mason City

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It didn't take long for the Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team to gain control of Tuesday's non-conference game against visiting Mason City. Isaac Keninger found the net about 1 minute into the contest, the Jaguars added three more goals in the first half and went on to post a 7-0 victory at Northview Middle School. "We worked on some things," said … [Read more...] about ‘We got a lot of guys some minutes’: Jags score often in 7-0 win over Mason City

‘We were exhausted’: Jaguars split pair of shootouts at Iowa City West Invitational

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The players on the Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team got some much-needed rest on Sunday. The Jaguars went 1-2 in the Iowa City West Invitational on Friday and Saturday, completing a grueling stretch of four games in 48 hours that began with Thursday's 4-3 loss at Urbandale. "We were exhausted," said Centennial coach Brian Duax, whose team is now 1-3 … [Read more...] about ‘We were exhausted’: Jaguars split pair of shootouts at Iowa City West Invitational

Centennial girls fall to Russmann, No. 6 Pleasant Valley in double OT, 3-2

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A win over Pleasant Valley would have provided a huge boost for the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team. Even a 3-2 loss in double overtime showed the seventh-ranked Jaguars that they can play with one of the state's top squads. "I think we can definitely take some positives away from this," said Centennial junior Ava Martin, who scored both of her … [Read more...] about Centennial girls fall to Russmann, No. 6 Pleasant Valley in double OT, 3-2

Jaguars win 4 events, earn 14 other top-3 finishes at unscored Dragon Invitational

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The first outdoor meet of the season for the Ankeny Centennial girls' track team proved to be a successful one. The Jaguars won four events and had 14 other top-three finishes in the Dragon Invitational on Thursday at Johnston. No team scores were kept. "We took a large squad over there, and it was great to have so many girls competing," said … [Read more...] about Jaguars win 4 events, earn 14 other top-3 finishes at unscored Dragon Invitational

Centennial boys capture 7 events, including 4 relays, at Early Bird Relays

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' track team won seven events in the Early Bird Relays on Thursday at Waukee Northwest. No team scores were kept at the meet, where Ankeny also competed. The Hawks withheld most of their top athletes with the Dallas Center-Grimes Invitational coming up on Saturday. "We got some younger guys that have been working really hard … [Read more...] about Centennial boys capture 7 events, including 4 relays, at Early Bird Relays

‘We hope to make her proud’: Jaguars drop opener without coach Lewton

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team opened the season on Thursday with an 8-3 loss to visiting Des Moines Roosevelt in a non-conference meet at the Prairie Ridge courts. The Jaguars were without head coach Tami Lewton, who has been hospitalized for the last several weeks as she battles a serious illness. Ankeny swimming coach Dustin Rhoads has joined … [Read more...] about ‘We hope to make her proud’: Jaguars drop opener without coach Lewton

‘We made many mistakes’: Jaguars open season with 4-3 loss at Urbandale

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team won't have to wait long to get back onto the field. After dropping a 4-3 decision at Urbandale in their season opener on Thursday, the Jaguars will head to Iowa City West on Friday for three more contests this weekend. "It was not the start we were hoping for, but lots of good things came out of the game," said … [Read more...] about ‘We made many mistakes’: Jaguars open season with 4-3 loss at Urbandale