Senior forward McKenna Hilton has helped the eighth-ranked Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team to a 13-6 record. She had an assist on Thursday as the Jaguars posted a 2-1 victory over No. 11 Southeast Polk in a Class 3A regional final, punching the team's ticket to this week's state tournament. Hilton has racked up six goals and three assists on the … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: McKenna Hilton, Centennial girls’ soccer
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‘I’m glad they get another shot at it’: Centennial seniors earn 4th trip to state
The seniors on the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team will get at least one more opportunity to play at Cownie Park. The eighth-ranked Jaguars advanced to next week's state tournament by defeating No. 11 Southeast Polk, 2-1, in a Class 3A regional final on Thursday at Centennial. "I was just talking to Gabby (Lawrence), McKenna (Hilton) and Avery … [Read more...] about ‘I’m glad they get another shot at it’: Centennial seniors earn 4th trip to state
‘I played the course more how I wanted to’: Drefke shoots 76, ties for 16th place
The final round of her high school golf career was a memorable one for Ankeny Centennial's Payton Drefke. Drefke shot a 5-over-par 76 on Friday in the second round of the girls' Class 4A state meet at Otter Creek. She posted a 36-hole total of 157 to tie for 16th place with five other golfers. "She played very well today," said Centennial coach John … [Read more...] about ‘I played the course more how I wanted to’: Drefke shoots 76, ties for 16th place
‘I’m sure she will be back’: Centennial’s Baca gains some state-meet experience
Talia Baca's third-place match in a girls' Class 2A regional tennis tournament earlier this month turned out to be for more than just pride. Baca's three-set victory over Emily Allen of Indianola allowed her to get into the state singles tournament on Friday when the district champion, Lexi Moen of Valley, had to withdraw due to sickness. "We found out … [Read more...] about ‘I’m sure she will be back’: Centennial’s Baca gains some state-meet experience
Drefke shoots 10-over-par 81 in opening round of Class 4A state golf meet
Ankeny Centennial senior Payton Drefke carded a 10-over-par 81 in the opening round of the girls' Class 4A state golf meet on Thursday at Otter Creek. She is tied for 21st place in the field of 70 golfers heading into Friday's final round. Drefke made 11 pars and had just five bogeys. But a triple bogey on the par-4, No. 2 hole and a double bogey on the … [Read more...] about Drefke shoots 10-over-par 81 in opening round of Class 4A state golf meet
Jaguars romp past C.R. Jefferson, will host S.E. Polk in regional final Thursday
A big early lead was just what the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team needed. Facing back-to-back games in postseason play due to Tuesday's postponement, the eighth-ranked Jaguars jumped out to a 5-0 halftime lead and rolled past visiting Cedar Rapids Jefferson, 9-0, in a Class 3A regional semifinal on Wednesday. "We had an opportunity to rotate some … [Read more...] about Jaguars romp past C.R. Jefferson, will host S.E. Polk in regional final Thursday
‘It was very emblematic of our season’: Jags bow out with loss at Iowa City High
The 10th-ranked Iowa City High boys' soccer team found its mojo on Monday. It resulted in a season-ending loss for Ankeny Centennial. The Jaguars dropped a 2-0 decision at City High in a Class 4A substate semifinal. The Little Hawks (11-3) had allowed 10 goals while losing their last two games before tournament play. "It was very emblematic of our … [Read more...] about ‘It was very emblematic of our season’: Jags bow out with loss at Iowa City High
Jaguars place 2nd in 4×100 relay, tie for 7th in Class 4A with North Scott, Waukee
After winning a Class 4A state title in the 4x200 relay on Friday, the Ankeny Centennial boys' track team nearly added another crown in the 4x100 relay on Saturday. The Jaguars raced to a second-place finish on a sunny afternoon at Drake Stadium, posting a time of 41.34 seconds that broke the previous meet record. The team consisted of Elijah Porter, … [Read more...] about Jaguars place 2nd in 4×100 relay, tie for 7th in Class 4A with North Scott, Waukee
‘We’ve got more work to do’: Hawks win 3 events, take early lead in Class 4A race
The Ankeny boys' track team didn't just make a huge statement on Thursday. The Hawks made several of them. Ankeny won the first three finals on the track in the Class 4A state meet at Drake Stadium, double-placed in the high jump and took a commanding lead in the team race heading into Friday's events in the three-day competition. The Hawks have … [Read more...] about ‘We’ve got more work to do’: Hawks win 3 events, take early lead in Class 4A race
Drefke places 2nd at regional meet, advances to state for 3rd straight year
Ankeny Centennial's Payton Drefke will get to close out her high school golf career on one of her favorite courses. The senior qualified for the Class 4A state meet for the third consecutive year with a runner-up finish in a regional meet on Wednesday at Veenker Golf Course in Ames. She shot a 5-over-par 78 on one of the state's most challenging … [Read more...] about Drefke places 2nd at regional meet, advances to state for 3rd straight year
‘We are very proud of this group’: Jaguars fall at No. 5 Valley in substate final
Tami Lewton would have been proud of her team's effort. The Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis squad closed out the season on Wednesday with a 5-0 loss at fifth-ranked Valley in the final of a Class 2A substate team tournament. The Jaguars finished with a 4-9 record. Lewton missed the entire season as she wages a battle against cancer. "We are very … [Read more...] about ‘We are very proud of this group’: Jaguars fall at No. 5 Valley in substate final
‘They were clogging the middle’: Jaguars suffer frustrating 1-0 loss to Cedar Falls
This wasn't the way that the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer players wanted their Senior Night to go. The seventh-ranked Jaguars finished the regular season on Tuesday with a 1-0 loss to visiting Cedar Falls in a non-conference game. The Tigers were outshot by a 16-2 margin, but they scored the game-winner when Zoe Zylstra found the net in the second half … [Read more...] about ‘They were clogging the middle’: Jaguars suffer frustrating 1-0 loss to Cedar Falls
Jaguars beat Norwalk girls, then tumble to No. 3 Waukee NW in regional final
The Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis squad advanced to the final of a Class 2A regional team tournament on Tuesday before dropping a 5-0 decision to third-ranked Waukee Northwest, which hosted the meet. The Jaguars, who posted a 5-1 win over Norwalk in the semifinal round, ended the season with a 7-4 record. The Warriors finished 6-6. "Although today … [Read more...] about Jaguars beat Norwalk girls, then tumble to No. 3 Waukee NW in regional final
‘This is a huge confidence boost’: Jaguars top Valley, remain unbeaten in shootouts
It can be a crapshoot anytime a high school soccer game goes to a penalty-kick shootout. However, the Ankeny Centennial girls' team seems to be defying those odds. The seventh-ranked Jaguars posted a 1-0 victory at No. 4 Valley in a shootout on Monday, allowing them to tie the Tigers for third place in the final CIML Conference standings. Centennial … [Read more...] about ‘This is a huge confidence boost’: Jaguars top Valley, remain unbeaten in shootouts
Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Connor Welsch, Centennial boys’ track
Senior Connor Welsch of the Ankeny Centennial boys' track team is one of the state's top sprinters. He won the 100 in a state qualifying meet on Thursday at Waukee Northwest, setting a school record and posting the fastest time among all Class 4A qualifiers with a clocking of 10.66 seconds. Welsch anchored the winning 4x200 relay and ran on the victorious … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Connor Welsch, Centennial boys’ track
Jaguars blank D.M. East, then outlast Sioux City North to reach substate final
The Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis squad is one of 16 teams still left standing in the Class 2A team competition. The Jaguars rolled to a 5-0 victory over visiting Des Moines East in a substate quarterfinal on Friday, ending the Scarlets' season with a 1-11 record. Centennial then traveled to Sioux City North on Saturday and posted a 5-3 win over the … [Read more...] about Jaguars blank D.M. East, then outlast Sioux City North to reach substate final
No. 1 Wolves top Centennial girls, earn share of CIML Conference championship
Freshman Ayrissa Robinson recorded a hat trick to lead the top-ranked Waukee Northwest girls' soccer team to a 4-2 victory at No. 7 Ankeny Centennial on Friday, allowing the Wolves to earn a share of the CIML Conference title when No. 2 Ankeny lost at No. 4 Valley in a shootout. Northwest scored twice off corner kicks in the second half to break a 2-2 … [Read more...] about No. 1 Wolves top Centennial girls, earn share of CIML Conference championship
‘We just didn’t finish chances’: Jaguars suffer their 3rd straight shutout loss
The Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team will have a full week to figure out its offensive woes. The Jaguars closed out the regular season on Friday with a third consecutive shutout loss, dropping a 2-0 decision at third-ranked Waukee Northwest. The Wolves finished 6-2 in the CIML Conference and improved to 12-3 overall, while Centennial's records dropped … [Read more...] about ‘We just didn’t finish chances’: Jaguars suffer their 3rd straight shutout loss
‘We had an amazing night’: Centennial teams break 3 school records at SQM
A weather delay of nearly an hour couldn't slow down the Ankeny Centennial track teams. Both squads turned in some stellar performances on Thursday in a Class 4A state qualifying meet at Waukee Northwest. The meet was halted at about 5:15 p.m. due to rain and lightning, but was able to resume 50 minutes later. "We had an amazing night of competition!" … [Read more...] about ‘We had an amazing night’: Centennial teams break 3 school records at SQM
Centennial girls edge S.E. Polk on Fair’s goal, raise their record to 10-4 on season
At this point, the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team is just looking to build some momentum for postseason play. On Tuesday, the sixth-ranked Jaguars did just that with a 2-1 victory over No. 10 Southeast Polk in a CIML Conference game at Centennial. Addison Fair scored the winning goal in the 59th minute for Centennial, which improved to 4-2 in the … [Read more...] about Centennial girls edge S.E. Polk on Fair’s goal, raise their record to 10-4 on season