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Moss sets all-time Iowa best, then cruises to Drake Relays crown

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A year ago, Riley Moss won a Drake Relays flag as a member of the winning shuttle hurdle relay team. On Friday, the Ankeny Centennial senior captured another flag by cruising to a victory in the 110 hurdles at Drake Stadium. He posted a time of 14.04 to win the race by .4 seconds. Moss' triumph was somewhat anticlimactic. It was overshadowed by his … [Read more...] about Moss sets all-time Iowa best, then cruises to Drake Relays crown

Freshman anchors Jaguars to 5th-place finish in sprint medley relay

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Katie Saddoris calls one of her teammates on the Ankeny Centennial girls' track squad a beast. On Friday at Drake Stadium, freshman Kathryn Vortherms showed why she has earned that distinction. Vortherms anchored the Jaguars to a fifth-place finish in the sprint medley relay in her Drake Relays debut. She teamed up with Hannah Wilson, Betsy Ridout and … [Read more...] about Freshman anchors Jaguars to 5th-place finish in sprint medley relay

Jaguars win No. 5 doubles match, outlast Ames for 6-5 victory

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team played by far its closest dual meet of the season on Friday. After splitting the six singles matches, the 10th-ranked Jaguars won three of the five doubles contests to post a 6-5 victory at No. 9 Ames. They improved to 3-1 in the CIML Central Conference and 7-1 overall, while the Little Cyclones' records dropped to … [Read more...] about Jaguars win No. 5 doubles match, outlast Ames for 6-5 victory

Cox places 2nd behind Sieperda in 3,200, but will get rematch on Saturday

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Ankeny Centennial's Camden Cox is already looking forward to Saturday's rematch against Gable Sieperda of Central Lyon. Sieperda pulled away from the field to win the boys' 3,200-meter run at the Drake Relays on Thursday. He posted a time of 9:11.17 to finish more than 10 seconds ahead of Cox, who was the runner-up in 9:21.77. "The beauty and hype … [Read more...] about Cox places 2nd behind Sieperda in 3,200, but will get rematch on Saturday

No. 1 Valley dominates 2nd half, rolls to 4-0 win over No. 3 Jaguars

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A battle between two undefeated boys' soccer teams turned into a lopsided affair during the second half of Thursday's game at Ankeny Centennial. After holding a 1-0 lead at halftime, top-ranked Valley erupted for three more goals in the final 40 minutes and cruised to a 4-0 victory over the No. 3 Jaguars. "It's a tough one for us, but I think it's an … [Read more...] about No. 1 Valley dominates 2nd half, rolls to 4-0 win over No. 3 Jaguars

Moretti defends her crown, leads Jaguars to runner-up finish

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Tenley Moretti and the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team showed a lot of mental toughness on Thursday. The Jaguars shot a 354 to place second among 13 teams in the Linda Bloom Invitational at Elmwood Country Club in Marshalltown. They edged Grinnell by one stroke for the runner-up spot behind Waukee, which carded a 328 to win the tournament for the third … [Read more...] about Moretti defends her crown, leads Jaguars to runner-up finish

Jaguars top Valley, S.E. Polk to open conference season

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After returning home late from the Linn-Mar Invitational on Tuesday, the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team didn't have much time to recover. The Jaguars were back on the golf course Wednesday as they hosted a triangular meet against Valley and Southeast Polk at Briarwood. They shot a 167 to defeat both of their CIML Central Conference opponents. The … [Read more...] about Jaguars top Valley, S.E. Polk to open conference season

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Nolan Johnson, Ankeny Centennial boys’ soccer

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Nolan Johnson of the Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team is the Ankeny Fanatic Sub of the Week sponsored by Blimpie. The senior has helped Centennial to an 8-0 record and a No. 3 ranking in Class 3A. The Jaguars posted a 3-0 victory at Southeast Polk on Tuesday to remain unbeaten. Centennial will host No. 1 Valley on Thursday. … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Nolan Johnson, Ankeny Centennial boys’ soccer

Jaguars’ defense shuts down S.E. Polk en route to 3-0 victory

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There are times when Ankeny Centennial goalkeeper Nahomi Lopez doesn't see much action on the field, even when she's in the game. The third-ranked Jaguars boast one of the state's top defensive units, led by the trio of Olivia Brown, Tori Ubben and Olivia Wee. That group made things easier on Tuesday for Lopez, who stopped only three shots as the … [Read more...] about Jaguars’ defense shuts down S.E. Polk en route to 3-0 victory

Jaguars record their 5th shutout, will host No. 1 Valley next

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A strong wind helped the Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team to a victory in its CIML Central Conference opener on Tuesday at Southeast Polk. With the wind at their backs, the third-ranked Jaguars scored three goals in the last 17 minutes of the first half. They went on to defeat the Rams, 3-0. "There was a stiff breeze going toward the one net," said … [Read more...] about Jaguars record their 5th shutout, will host No. 1 Valley next

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