Ankeny Centennial's Jaeden Pratt wasn't even planning to go out for track until her basketball teammate, Mya Crawford, talked her into it. Now, the sophomore owns the distinction of becoming the first individual girls' state track champion in program history. Pratt won the Class 4A long jump on Friday at Drake Stadium with a leap of 18 feet 1 inch. Her … [Read more...] about ‘It feels amazing!’: Pratt leaps to first individual state title in Jaguars’ history
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SOFTBALL CAN WAIT: Drefke shoots an 81, qualifies for state golf meet
The Ankeny Centennial softball team will have to wait a little longer for Payton Drefke to make her season debut. Drefke, a starting outfielder for the Jaguars, earned her second consecutive trip to the girls' Class 4A state golf meet on Wednesday. The junior shot an 8-over-par 81 to place third in a regional meet at Veenker Golf Course in Ames. "I'm … [Read more...] about SOFTBALL CAN WAIT: Drefke shoots an 81, qualifies for state golf meet
Seniors shine as Jaguars close out regular season with 2-0 win over Waukee
The seniors on the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team didn't want their Senior Night to be spoiled by a loss. Cady Compton scored a pair of goals, Averi Porter and Alanna Pennington each had an assist, and Kate Bergan made a pair of saves en route to her eighth shutout as the eighth-ranked Jaguars closed out the regular season on Tuesday with a 2-0 … [Read more...] about Seniors shine as Jaguars close out regular season with 2-0 win over Waukee
Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Megan Yuan, Ankeny Centennial girls’ tennis
Junior Megan Yuan is one of six players on the third-ranked Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team to qualify for the Class 2A state tournament, which will be held on May 26-27 at the Hawkeye Tennis & Recreation Center in Iowa City. Yuan and Samara Peterson defeated teammates Jenna Benkufsky and Ara Lofgren, 6-2, 6-3, to win a regional doubles title on … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Megan Yuan, Ankeny Centennial girls’ tennis
‘We just lost the important points’: Jags fall to Johnston in substate semifinal, 5-4
It's been a year of close losses for the Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team. The latest one brought the Jaguars' season to an end. After posting a 5-0 victory over Dallas Center-Grimes in a Class 2A substate team tournament on Friday at Johnston, Centennial dropped a 5-4 decision to the host Dragons in the semifinal round. The two teams were tied … [Read more...] about ‘We just lost the important points’: Jags fall to Johnston in substate semifinal, 5-4
Centennial girls ‘have a lot to be proud of’ despite 3-1 loss to No. 1 Wolves
There's no doubt which team is favored to win the Class 3A girls' soccer championship in a few weeks. Top-ranked Waukee Northwest completed an undefeated run through the rugged CIML Conference with a 3-1 victory over No. 8 Ankeny Centennial on Friday. The host Wolves finished 8-0 in the league and improved to 13-1 overall. Northwest's only loss came to … [Read more...] about Centennial girls ‘have a lot to be proud of’ despite 3-1 loss to No. 1 Wolves
‘We will regroup’: Jaguars close out regular season with loss to Waukee NW
Friday's game against visiting Waukee Northwest won't be the one that is going to define the 2023 season for the Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team. There are more important contests coming up, including a likely rematch against the Wolves in a Class 4A substate final. Fourth-ranked Northwest closed out the regular season with a 2-1 victory over the … [Read more...] about ‘We will regroup’: Jaguars close out regular season with loss to Waukee NW
Centennial’s Pratt wins long jump, while Sandquist takes discus at Norwalk SQM
The rainy conditions provided a challenge for the Ankeny Centennial track teams on Thursday. Both squads overcame a steady drizzle to earn top-four finishes in a Class 4A state qualifying meet at Norwalk. The Jaguars placed third among eight teams in the girls' division with 117.5 points. "We had a great meet with strong performances across the board … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Pratt wins long jump, while Sandquist takes discus at Norwalk SQM
‘It was pretty amazing’: Centennial girls qualify all 6 players for state tourney
It's been a banner season for the Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team. It got even better on Wednesday. The third-ranked Jaguars qualified all six of their players for the Class 2A state tournament by sweeping the top two places in both singles and doubles in a regional tournament at Ames. The state tournament will be held on May 26-27 at the … [Read more...] about ‘It was pretty amazing’: Centennial girls qualify all 6 players for state tourney
Duax scores twice on PKs, leads Jaguars back from early deficit on Senior Night
The Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team celebrated its Senior Night on Tuesday with a 4-1 victory over visiting Southeast Polk. Ty Duax scored a pair of goals for the 10th-ranked Jaguars, who improved to 4-3 in the CIML Conference and 7-4 overall. No. 14 Southeast Polk's records fell to 1-6 and 8-8. The game pitted Centennial coach Brian Duax against … [Read more...] about Duax scores twice on PKs, leads Jaguars back from early deficit on Senior Night
‘We connected passes really well’: Martin, Jaguars roll to 4-0 victory at S.E. Polk
Ava Martin scored a pair of goals in the first half and the eighth-ranked Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team went on to post a 4-0 victory at Southeast Polk on Tuesday. McKenna Hilton and Emily Conger each added a goal for the Jaguars, who also got two saves from goalkeeper Kate Bergan en route to the shutout. “We played together and as a team with … [Read more...] about ‘We connected passes really well’: Martin, Jaguars roll to 4-0 victory at S.E. Polk
‘Amazing tennis’ allows Jaguars to win Valley Invitational title for first time ever
The Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team made some history on Friday. The third-ranked Jaguars captured the team title at the Valley Invitational, topping a field that included five of the top nine squads in Class 2A. "This is the first time that it's ever happened," Centennial coach Alli Gustafson said of her team's triumph. "It was a fun … [Read more...] about ‘Amazing tennis’ allows Jaguars to win Valley Invitational title for first time ever
Peterson outlasts NW’s Taylor, likely secures No. 1 seed for state tourney
Ankeny Centennial senior Caleb Peterson didn't want to lose what will be his final high school tennis match at the Prairie Ridge courts. Peterson rallied from a one-set deficit to beat Waukee Northwest's Kaden Taylor in a matchup of undefeated players on Thursday. He posted a 4-6, 7-5, 10-2 victory. The win followed Peterson's triumph over Waukee's … [Read more...] about Peterson outlasts NW’s Taylor, likely secures No. 1 seed for state tourney
Centennial girls post 4th straight shutout, finish 7-1 in CIML Conference
Even without its top player, the third-ranked Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team cruised to another easy victory on Thursday. The Jaguars, who played without Abbie Peterson, rolled to an 11-0 win at Waukee Northwest in their CIML Conference finale. They finished 7-1 in the conference and improved to 9-1 overall, while the Wolves' records dropped to 0-8 … [Read more...] about Centennial girls post 4th straight shutout, finish 7-1 in CIML Conference
Confident Drefke, Jaguars top Waukee, Johnston to finish 4-4 in conference
Some great conditions and a home-course advantage helped the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team defeat a pair of opponents in a CIML Conference triangular meet on Wednesday at Briarwood Golf Club. The Jaguars shot a 180, while Waukee carded a 187 and Johnston finished with a 194. All three teams had played in the Dragon Invitational on Monday at Jester … [Read more...] about Confident Drefke, Jaguars top Waukee, Johnston to finish 4-4 in conference
On Senior Night, Jaguars drop 6-5 decision to S.E. Polk in windy conditions
On another windy day at the Prairie Ridge courts, the Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team dropped a 6-5 decision to visiting Southeast Polk on Tuesday. It was the first CIML Conference win for the Rams, who improved to 1-7 in the league and 2-8 overall. The Jaguars' records dropped to 2-5 and 3-6. "We lost 6-5, but we would have beaten them 5-4 (using … [Read more...] about On Senior Night, Jaguars drop 6-5 decision to S.E. Polk in windy conditions
Centennial girls raise their overall record to 8-1 with back-to-back shutouts
The Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team is rolling toward the postseason. The third-ranked Jaguars posted back-to-back shutouts on Monday and Tuesday, romping to an 11-0 win over visiting Waukee before defeating host Southeast Polk by the same score. They raised their records to 6-1 in the CIML Conference and 8-1 overall. "It’s great to see the girls … [Read more...] about Centennial girls raise their overall record to 8-1 with back-to-back shutouts
Centennial senior Porter receives Karon Brown Award from IGHSAU
Ankeny Centennial senior Averi Porter has been named the recipient of the Karon Brown Award by the Iowa Girls' High School Athletic Union. The award is a tribute to Brown, who served the IGHSAU for 43 years, most recently as the Senior Associate Director. "I was aware that I was up for the award, but I was shocked when I heard that I was the loan … [Read more...] about Centennial senior Porter receives Karon Brown Award from IGHSAU
Peterson defeats Waukee’s Monson, but Jaguars suffer another 6-5 loss
Although the Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team dropped a 6-5 decision at Waukee on Monday, the Jaguars got a big victory from Caleb Peterson at No. 1 singles. Peterson posted a 6-0, 7-6 win over Quinn Monson in a matchup of two of the state's top players. Monson placed fourth in the Class 2A singles tournament a year ago, finishing one spot ahead of … [Read more...] about Peterson defeats Waukee’s Monson, but Jaguars suffer another 6-5 loss
Centennial golfers place 6th among 12 teams on windy day at Dragon Invite
The cold and windy weather provided another challenge for the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team on Monday. The 12th-ranked Jaguars placed sixth among 12 teams in the Dragon Invitational at Jester Park. They shot a 384. "I'm proud of the way the girls battled the conditions," said Centennial coach John Petersen. No. 3 Southeast Polk won the team … [Read more...] about Centennial golfers place 6th among 12 teams on windy day at Dragon Invite