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Centennial girls improve record to 3-1 with 11-0 victory over North Polk

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The fifth-ranked Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team rolled to an 11-0 victory over visiting North Polk in a non-conference meet on Monday. The Jaguars won 10 of the 11 matches in straight sets. The only match that went to a third-set supertiebreaker came at No. 5 doubles, where Centennial's Kalyani Bhat and Anna Brosnahan rallied from a one-set deficit … [Read more...] about Centennial girls improve record to 3-1 with 11-0 victory over North Polk

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Ara Lofgren, Centennial girls’ tennis

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Senior Ara Lofgren has helped the Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team to a 2-1 record. The Jaguars own victories over Urbandale and Valley. Lofgren posted an 8-2 mark at No. 5 singles as a junior. She teamed up with Jenna Benkufsky to qualify for the Class 2A state tournament in doubles. Here is some inside info on Lofgren: How is the season going … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Ara Lofgren, Centennial girls’ tennis

Jaguars dominate Omaha South, then drop 1-0 decision to C.B. Lewis Central

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It was a rollercoaster weekend for the Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team. Centennial played two games in the Council Bluffs Lewis Central Invitational and came away with a split. After posting an impressive 4-0 victory over Omaha (Neb.) South on Friday night, the Jaguars dropped a 1-0 decision to unbeaten Lewis Central on Saturday. "We're Dr. Jekyll … [Read more...] about Jaguars dominate Omaha South, then drop 1-0 decision to C.B. Lewis Central

‘I was proud of our entire lineup’: Jaguars win rematch against Valley girls

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In a matchup of two squads that reached the semifinals of the Class 2A state team tournament last season, the Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team edged visiting Valley, 6-5, in a CIML Conference meet on Friday. The Jaguars won four of the five doubles matches to improve to 2-1 in the conference and overall. Valley's records dropped to 1-2 and 2-3. "I … [Read more...] about ‘I was proud of our entire lineup’: Jaguars win rematch against Valley girls

‘It was a good team win’: Jaguars shut down Iowa City West for 2-0 victory

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A pair of early goals proved to be more than enough for the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team. The fifth-ranked Jaguars scored twice in the first 15 minutes and never allowed a shot on goal in a 2-0 victory over No. 14 Iowa City West in a non-conference game on Friday at Centennial. "I thought tonight was a show of team strength," said Centennial … [Read more...] about ‘It was a good team win’: Jaguars shut down Iowa City West for 2-0 victory

Centennial’s Hiney to play tennis at Buena Vista University in Storm Lake

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Ankeny Centennial senior Nick Hiney has signed a letter of intent to play tennis at Buena Vista University in Storm Lake. Hiney is in his third season as a varsity regular for the Jaguars. He has helped the team to a 1-2 record this year, including a 1-1 mark in the CIML Conference. "I looked at a lot of schools in the (American Rivers Conference) like … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Hiney to play tennis at Buena Vista University in Storm Lake

Jaguars win 4 events, place 2nd overall among 8 teams at ADM Tiger Invitational

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Aided by four first-place finishes, the Ankeny Centennial boys' track squad earned runner-up honors among eight teams in the ADM Tiger Invitational on Thursday at Adel. The host Tigers won the meet with 194 points. Centennial finished with 113.5 points. Lawson Langford and Max Snyder each ran on a pair of winning relays. They teamed up with Braeden … [Read more...] about Jaguars win 4 events, place 2nd overall among 8 teams at ADM Tiger Invitational

Jaguars edge Waukee, Johnston golfers to win triangular meet at Sugar Creek

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Only six strokes separated the three girls' golf teams in a CIML Conference triangular meet on Tuesday at Sugar Creek. Ankeny Centennial shot a 177 to win the meet. Waukee posted a 179 total followed by Johnston with a 183. "It was a good start to our conference meets with a pair of wins," said Centennial coach John Petersen. "Like Monday (at the … [Read more...] about Jaguars edge Waukee, Johnston golfers to win triangular meet at Sugar Creek

‘They never give up’: Centennial boys’ rally falls short in 7-4 loss to Maroons

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team didn't quit on Tuesday after falling behind visiting Dowling Catholic, 5-1, in a CIML Conference meet at the Prairie Ridge courts. The Jaguars won only one of the six singles matches but then rallied to win three of the five doubles matches, even though Dowling still posted a 7-4 victory. "It was fun hosting … [Read more...] about ‘They never give up’: Centennial boys’ rally falls short in 7-4 loss to Maroons

Growing pains continue as Jaguars fall behind early in 4-2 loss to Dowling boys

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team is still going through some growing pains. The Jaguars gave up three goals in the first 28 minutes and went on to drop a 4-2 decision to visiting Dowling Catholic in a CIML Conference game on Tuesday. The Maroons improved to 2-0 in the league and 5-0 overall, while Centennial's records dropped to 0-2 and 2-5. "It … [Read more...] about Growing pains continue as Jaguars fall behind early in 4-2 loss to Dowling boys

‘We had a great weather night’: Jaguars place 2nd behind NW at Oldham Invite

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The Ankeny Centennial girls' track team earned a runner-up finish in the Craig Oldham Invitational on Tuesday at Johnston. Waukee Northwest won the meet for the third straight year, racking up 167 points. Centennial finished with 121.5, while the host Dragons took third in the eight-team field with 97. "We had a great weather night that allowed for … [Read more...] about ‘We had a great weather night’: Jaguars place 2nd behind NW at Oldham Invite

Mixdorf provides only win as Jaguars drop 10-1 decision at Dowling Catholic

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Without its No. 1 player, the Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team dropped a 10-1 decision at Dowling Catholic on Tuesday. The Jaguars were unable to overcome the absence of Abbie Peterson, who was out with an injury. "We had to shuffle everyone up a spot," said Centennial coach Alli Gustafson. "Dowling is a very talented and deep team, and we fell … [Read more...] about Mixdorf provides only win as Jaguars drop 10-1 decision at Dowling Catholic

Resilient Jaguars outlast Dowling Catholic girls to win another shootout

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For the second time in five days, the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team was forced to go to a shootout. And once again, the Jaguars prevailed. Seventh-ranked Centennial got a game-ending save from goalkeeper Rylee Litchfield and posted a 2-1 victory at No. 9 Dowling Catholic on Tuesday. The Jaguars improved to 2-0 in the CIML Conference and 4-1 … [Read more...] about Resilient Jaguars outlast Dowling Catholic girls to win another shootout

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Jaeden Pratt, Centennial girls’ track

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Ankeny Centennial junior Jaeden Pratt is the defending Class 4A state champion in the long jump. She placed sixth in the event with a jump of 16 feet 1/4 inch at the Hawkette Invitational on Thursday, helping the Jaguars to a third-place finish in the eight-team field. Pratt is a multi-sport athlete who has earned all-state honors in both basketball and … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Jaeden Pratt, Centennial girls’ track

‘We’re very unfortunate to not get a result’: Jaguars fall in double overtime

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team simply couldn't find the net. The Jaguars took nine shots, four of them on goal, but were unable to score during Friday's non-conference game against visiting Omaha (Neb.) Skutt Catholic. The Skyhawks eventually got the winning goal in the 96th minute to post a 1-0 victory in double overtime. "It was a really … [Read more...] about ‘We’re very unfortunate to not get a result’: Jaguars fall in double overtime

Jaguars top Nebraska foe as ‘incredibly gutsy’ Lawrence boots winning PK

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Gabby Lawrence was an unlikely hero Friday night for the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team. The senior midfielder scored the winning penalty kick to end a marathon shootout as the seventh-ranked Jaguars defeated visiting Omaha (Neb.) Skutt Catholic, 2-1, in a non-conference game. It took 10 kicks from both teams before Lawrence found the net to give … [Read more...] about Jaguars top Nebraska foe as ‘incredibly gutsy’ Lawrence boots winning PK

Jaguars win 4 of 5 doubles matches to earn 7-4 victory at Urbandale

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team won four of the five doubles matches to post a 7-4 victory at Urbandale in its CIML Conference opener on Thursday. The Jaguars evened their overall record at 1-1. "The boys played well and were happy to get the win," said Centennial assistant coach Dustin Rhoads. "Again, the weather has not been great so we … [Read more...] about Jaguars win 4 of 5 doubles matches to earn 7-4 victory at Urbandale

Abbie Peterson returns to court, helps Jags past Urbandale in season opener

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Abbie Peterson's high school tennis career isn't over after all. The two-time state placewinner had planned to skip her senior season at Ankeny Centennial in order to focus on preparing for her collegiate career at Northern Iowa. But Peterson had a change of heart and rejoined the Jaguars' squad earlier this week. On Thursday, Peterson won both of her … [Read more...] about Abbie Peterson returns to court, helps Jags past Urbandale in season opener

Fearless Jaguars score twice on corner kicks, top Urbandale in CIML opener

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Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer coach Chris Allen likes the fact that his players are fearless. That mentality paid off in a big way on Tuesday. The seventh-ranked Jaguars scored both of their goals off corner kicks and defeated No. 14 Urbandale, 2-0, in a CIML Conference opener at Centennial. "I think it speaks well of the girls right now," said … [Read more...] about Fearless Jaguars score twice on corner kicks, top Urbandale in CIML opener