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Jaguars adjust their lineup, roll to win over East

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Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis coach Emily Phommachack wanted to challenge her players. The Jaguars responded. With Alyssa Lewton--the team's No. 1 player--out of the lineup, Centennial still rolled to an 11-0 victory over visiting Des Moines East in a non-conference meet on Tuesday. "It was a great night to give players an opportunity to play a … [Read more...] about Jaguars adjust their lineup, roll to win over East

After long layoff, Centennial golfers claim Linn-Mar tournament title

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If the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team needed to shake off some rust, it didn't show on Tuesday. The Jaguars, who hadn't played a meet in 13 days, shot a 342 to win the Linn-Mar Invitational at Hunters Ridge. Valley was second in the 12-team field with a 353. "I'm really proud of how we competed today," said Centennial coach Andy Fehn. "An … [Read more...] about After long layoff, Centennial golfers claim Linn-Mar tournament title

Jaguars win 4 events, place 2nd at Dowling Catholic Invitational

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Despite resting some of its top runners, the Ankeny Centennial girls' track team earned a runner-up finish in the Dowling Catholic Invitational on Monday. The host Maroons won the meet for the second straight year with 170 points. Centennial finished with 124 points, while Johnston took third in the seven-team field with 109. "We used the meet as a … [Read more...] about Jaguars win 4 events, place 2nd at Dowling Catholic Invitational

Centennial, Ankeny headed to Drake Relays in numerous events

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All four of Ankeny's track teams will be well represented at this week's Drake Relays. The Ankeny Centennial boys' and girls' squads have both qualified in nine events. The Ankeny boys' team has qualified in seven events, while the girls' squad has qualified in six. Centennial senior Ryan VanBaale will try to become a four-time placewinner in the boys' … [Read more...] about Centennial, Ankeny headed to Drake Relays in numerous events

Revive Clinic and Spa Preps of the Week: Betsy Ridout (Centennial) and Meghan Trimble (Ankeny), girls’ track

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Betsy Ridout is a long jumper and sprinter for the Ankeny Centennial girls' track team, while fellow senior Meghan Trimble is a middle-distance runner for Ankeny. Ridout won the long jump in the Chuck Silvey Invitational on Thursday at Urbandale, helping the Jaguars to a runner-up finish. Trimble placed 12th in the 1,500 for the Hawkettes, who finished … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Preps of the Week: Betsy Ridout (Centennial) and Meghan Trimble (Ankeny), girls’ track

13.91! Moss runs 3rd-fastest time in U.S., wins Kansas Relays

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One can only imagine what Riley Moss could accomplish on the track if he decided to pursue that sport in college. The Ankeny Centennial senior and Iowa football recruit raced to an easy victory in the 110 hurdles at the Kansas Relays on Saturday. He crossed the finish line in 13.91 seconds, breaking his own school record and setting a new Relays … [Read more...] about 13.91! Moss runs 3rd-fastest time in U.S., wins Kansas Relays

No. 3 Centennial girls dominate showdown against No. 4 Bettendorf

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What appeared to be a monumental task for the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team resulted in a huge victory on Friday. The third-ranked Jaguars took a long road trip to the Illinois border to face No. 4 Bettendorf, which had outscored its first five opponents by a 17-5 margin. The Bulldogs were looking to avenge last year's 2-1 loss in the … [Read more...] about No. 3 Centennial girls dominate showdown against No. 4 Bettendorf

Centennial wins No. 3 doubles flight at Johnston Invitational, places 4th overall

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Friday's Johnston Invitational girls' tennis tournament featured some of the strongest teams in the CIML. Ankeny Centennial placed fourth among the four teams with 84 points, but only 26 points separated the entire field. The host Dragons won the tournament with 110 points, Dowling Catholic was second with 107, and Valley took third with 89. "This … [Read more...] about Centennial wins No. 3 doubles flight at Johnston Invitational, places 4th overall

Centennial boys place 2nd at Hoefle Invite; Ankeny finishes 7th

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team proved on Friday that it can play with some of the state's best squads. The Jaguars placed second among eight teams in the Dennis Hoefle Invitational at Ankeny. They finished with 58 points, more than twice as many as last season. Valley won the tournament for the third straight year, racking up 75 points. The … [Read more...] about Centennial boys place 2nd at Hoefle Invite; Ankeny finishes 7th

Jaguars place 3rd in 4×400, edge Ankeny for runner-up honors at Silvey Invite

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Going into the final event at the Chuck Silvey Invitational on Thursday at Urbandale, the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial girls' track teams were tied for second place with 88 points apiece. The Jaguars then placed third in the 4x400 relay to earn the runner-up spot in the eight-team field, finishing with 94 points. The Hawkettes were disqualified in the … [Read more...] about Jaguars place 3rd in 4×400, edge Ankeny for runner-up honors at Silvey Invite

Centennial’s VanBaale earns 4th straight trip to Drake Relays in 100-meter dash

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Thursday's Waukee Invitational provided one last opportunity for the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial boys' track teams to qualify for the Drake Relays. Centennial sprinter Ryan VanBaale, a three-time Relays placewinner in the 100, took advantage of the nice weather conditions to earn another trip to the annual meet. He won the 100 in 11.10 seconds. "I … [Read more...] about Centennial’s VanBaale earns 4th straight trip to Drake Relays in 100-meter dash

Jaguars roll past Ankeny boys, avenge last year’s loss

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Ankeny boys' tennis coach Randy Daniels knew that it would be difficult for his team to duplicate last year's victory over Ankeny Centennial. He was right. The Jaguars won all but the No. 6 singles match and cruised to a 10-1 win over Ankeny on Thursday at the Prairie Ridge courts. "I knew they were going to be tough," Daniels said. "I've known a … [Read more...] about Jaguars roll past Ankeny boys, avenge last year’s loss

Gutknecht erupts for 4 goals in Jaguars’ rout over Hoover

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On Friday night, the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team was unable to find the net in a season-opening loss to top-ranked Waukee. That wasn't a problem on Tuesday. The third-ranked Jaguars scored early and often and went on to defeat visiting Des Moines Hoover, 12-0, in a non-conference game that was halted at halftime due to the mercy rule. "The … [Read more...] about Gutknecht erupts for 4 goals in Jaguars’ rout over Hoover

Jaguars edge Ankeny for 2nd place at Fred Smith Hawk Relays

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The battle for second place in the Fred Smith Hawk Relays on Tuesday came down to the wire. Ankeny held a one-point lead over crosstown rival Ankeny Centennial going into the final event, but the Jaguars then took second in the 4x400 relay--while the Hawks finished fourth--and that allowed Centennial to earn runner-up honors with 82 points. Ankeny took … [Read more...] about Jaguars edge Ankeny for 2nd place at Fred Smith Hawk Relays

Centennial boys cruise past Mohawks, match last year’s win total

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It only took five dual meets for the Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team to match its win total from last year. The Jaguars rolled to a 10-1 victory over visiting Mason City on Tuesday to raise their record to 4-1. They finished with a 4-7 mark a year ago. "After losing to Mason City 10-1 last year, we turned the tables on them," said Centennial coach … [Read more...] about Centennial boys cruise past Mohawks, match last year’s win total

Revive Clinic and Spa Preps of the Week: Caroline Price (Ankeny) and Lauren Sease (Centennial), girls’ golf

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Sophomore Lauren Sease led the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team to a first-place finish in the Centennial Invitational on Wednesday at Briarwood, while junior Caroline Price helped Ankeny to a third-place finish. Sease carded a 90 to earn medalist honors, edging Ankeny freshman Jaci Webb by three shots. She helped the Jaguars to a 28-stroke victory over … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Preps of the Week: Caroline Price (Ankeny) and Lauren Sease (Centennial), girls’ golf