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Warriors top Centennial boys for 2nd-place finish in conference

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team lost for only the second time this season on Tuesday, dropping a 7-4 decision at Waukee in a battle for second place in the CIML Central Conference. The Warriors won four of the six singles matches and three of the five doubles contests. They finished 4-1 in the conference and improved to 8-3 overall, while the … [Read more...] about Warriors top Centennial boys for 2nd-place finish in conference

Waukee girls edge Jaguars, 6-5, after Miller suffers ankle injury

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The Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team nearly overcame a 5-1 deficit before falling to visiting Waukee, 6-5, in a CIML Central Conference dual meet on Tuesday. The Jaguars won four of the five doubles matches to close the gap, but Waukee won the No. 2 doubles match to seal the victory. The Warriors improved to 3-1 in the conference and 5-4 overall, … [Read more...] about Waukee girls edge Jaguars, 6-5, after Miller suffers ankle injury

Seniors help Centennial golfers to dual-meet win over Ankeny

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A victory over crosstown rival Ankeny was a good way for Ankeny Centennial's senior golfers to close out their home schedule. The Jaguars posted a 180-209 triumph on Tuesday at Briarwood Golf Course to remain unbeaten in the CIML Central Conference. They are now 3-0 in league dual meets, while Ankeny dropped to 0-4. Centennial has won all five meetings … [Read more...] about Seniors help Centennial golfers to dual-meet win over Ankeny

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Marisa Smith, Ankeny Centennial girls’ soccer

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Marisa Smith of the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team is the Ankeny Fanatic Sub of the Week sponsored by Blimpie. The senior has helped Centennial to a 5-2 record and a No. 3 ranking in Class 3A. The Jaguars battled No. 6 Ankeny to a 2-2 tie through two overtimes on Tuesday before play was suspended due to lightning; the game will resume with penalty … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Marisa Smith, Ankeny Centennial girls’ soccer

Girls’ soccer showdown to be decided by PKs on Wednesday

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The showdown between the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer teams will be decided by a shootout on Wednesday at Ankeny High School, beginning at 4:45 p.m. The Jag-Hawk boys' game will then follow at 5 p.m. The girls' contest was tied at 2-2 on Tuesday when play was suspended due to lightning. There was also a 30-minute lightning delay earlier in … [Read more...] about Girls’ soccer showdown to be decided by PKs on Wednesday

Hawks, Jaguars look to control their emotions in rivalry game

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The rivarly game between the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer teams has always been an emotional one. This year's showdown features another layer of intrigue. Centennial coach Brian Duax will be facing his former players for the first time when the two teams collide on Tuesday at Ankeny at 7:30 p.m. "Controlling emotions (will be the key)," … [Read more...] about Hawks, Jaguars look to control their emotions in rivalry game

Jaguars shoot 326, place 2nd at Johnston Invitational

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The windy conditions didn't seem to bother the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team on Monday. The Jaguars shot a 326 to place second among 11 teams in the Johnston Invitational at Jester Park. "Jag girls fought hard against the wind," Centennial coach Andy Fehn tweeted after the meet. "Great job today ladies!" Waukee carded a 319 to win the team … [Read more...] about Jaguars shoot 326, place 2nd at Johnston Invitational

Centennial boys fall to Bettendorf, then win shootout against Iowa City High

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team tuned up for Tuesday's showdown against Ankeny by splitting a pair of games on Saturday in Iowa City. The third-ranked Jaguars suffered a 2-1 loss to No. 2 Bettendorf before defeating No. 6 Iowa City High, 3-2, in a shootout. "I thought we were the better side in both games," said Centennial coach Brian Duax, … [Read more...] about Centennial boys fall to Bettendorf, then win shootout against Iowa City High

Davis’ strong opening leg ignites Jaguars in 4×800 relay

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' 4x800 relay team was hoping for a fast start from Ahren Davis on Saturday at the Drake Relays. It took two tries, but the Jaguars got what they needed. After a re-start was called when one of the runners fell to the track, Davis ran a strong opening leg for Centennial. He covered the first 800 meters in a split of 2:02.56, … [Read more...] about Davis’ strong opening leg ignites Jaguars in 4×800 relay

Hawks place 9th, Jaguars finish 12th in shuttle hurdle relay

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The future looks bright for the Ankeny boys' shuttle hurdle relay team. The Hawks placed ninth overall in the event on Saturday morning at the Drake Relays. The foursome of Cael Boyd, Mason Thompson, Nick Scherle and Conner Niffenegger was clocked in 1:00.29. The Ankeny squad, which includes a pair of freshmen, finished three spots and .38 seconds … [Read more...] about Hawks place 9th, Jaguars finish 12th in shuttle hurdle relay

Jaguars place 11th in 4×800 relay, finish 5th in shuttle hurdle

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Megan Gray will play soccer next year at the University of Minnesota, but this weekend was all about track for the Ankeny Centennial senior. While her Centennial soccer teammates played in the Tournament of Champions at Burlington on Friday and Saturday, Gray was part of the Jaguars' contingent running at the Drake Relays. "Juggling two sports has been … [Read more...] about Jaguars place 11th in 4×800 relay, finish 5th in shuttle hurdle

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