The struggling Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team got a much-needed lift. After dropping three consecutive dual meets, the Jaguars rebounded on Thursday with a 6-5 victory at third-ranked Valley. They improved to 1-2 in the CIML Conference and 2-3 overall, while the Tigers' records fell to 1-2 and 4-2. "The guys were so clutch and played fantastic," … [Read more...] about ‘The guys were so clutch’: Centennial boys knock off No. 3 Valley, 6-5
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‘They were crazy good’: Omaha Skutt Catholic hands Jaguars a 2-1 defeat
Coming off a 4-3 loss at top-ranked Dowling Catholic on Tuesday, the No. 4 Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team tackled another huge challenge just 48 hours later. The Jaguars traveled to Omaha on Thursday to face perennial Nebraska powerhouse Skutt Catholic and came away with a 2-1 loss in the non-conference game. "They were arguably the best team … [Read more...] about ‘They were crazy good’: Omaha Skutt Catholic hands Jaguars a 2-1 defeat
Pratt sets school record in long jump, helps Centennial to runner-up finish
It was another banner night for the jumpers on the Ankeny Centennial girls' track team. Jaeden Pratt set a school record in the long jump while teammate Kambria Leazer scored points in both jumping events as the Jaguars earned a runner-up finish in the Waukee Northwest Relays on Thursday. Northwest, the defending Class 4A state champion, easily won its … [Read more...] about Pratt sets school record in long jump, helps Centennial to runner-up finish
‘It was a good chess match’: Top-ranked Dowling boys edge No. 4 Jaguars, 4-3
Despite suffering its first loss of the season, the Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team can take a lot of positives away from Tuesday's game at Dowling Catholic. The top-ranked Maroons got a hat trick from Jonathan Mendez to beat No. 4 Centennial, 4-3, in their CIML Conference opener. They improved to 3-0 overall, while the Jaguars' records dropped to 1-1 … [Read more...] about ‘It was a good chess match’: Top-ranked Dowling boys edge No. 4 Jaguars, 4-3
‘It was another tough night’: Jaguars bow at Dowling for 3rd straight loss
An overall lack of experience is catching up with the Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team. The Jaguars dropped an 8-3 decision at Dowling Catholic in a CIML Conference dual meet on Tuesday. It was the team's third consecutive loss. "It was another tough night at the courts," said Centennial coach Tami Lewton. "We have a lot of guys that have never … [Read more...] about ‘It was another tough night’: Jaguars bow at Dowling for 3rd straight loss
Centennial girls win 5 events, place 3rd overall at Craig Oldham Invite
Only 29 points separated the top four girls' track teams in the Craig Oldham Invitational on Tuesday at Johnston. Waukee Northwest won the meet for the second straight year, finishing with 139 points. The host Dragons were second with 120 points, followed by Ankeny Centennial in third with 115 and Southeast Polk with 110. "We were really happy with the … [Read more...] about Centennial girls win 5 events, place 3rd overall at Craig Oldham Invite
Defending state champion Maroons hold off Centennial girls for 6-4 win
The Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team nearly knocked off defending state champion Dowling Catholic on Tuesday at the Prairie Ridge courts. The top-ranked Maroons held off No. 6 Centennial to post a 6-4 victory in the CIML Conference dual meet. The final match at No. 3 doubles was tied at one set apiece but could not be completed due to … [Read more...] about Defending state champion Maroons hold off Centennial girls for 6-4 win
Jaguars rally to force OT, then eventually tumble to Dowling in shootout
It probably wasn't realistic to think that the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team could go the entire season without allowing a goal. It turns out that an undefeated campaign was likely an unrealistic goal as well. The top-ranked Jaguars suffered their first loss Tuesday on their home pitch, dropping a 3-2 decision to No. 7 Dowling Catholic in a … [Read more...] about Jaguars rally to force OT, then eventually tumble to Dowling in shootout
Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Rashidi Ishibwami, Centennial boys’ soccer
Senior forward/midfielder Rashidi Ishibwami has scored three goals while helping the fourth-ranked Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team to a 2-0 start. He had a pair of goals in the Jaguars' 4-1 victory over visiting Urbandale in their season opener on Thursday. Last year, Ishibwami scored a team-high 22 goals and also contributed nine assists while … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Rashidi Ishibwami, Centennial boys’ soccer
‘It doesn’t get any closer than this’: Urbandale boys slip past Jaguars, 6-5
After winning just two singles matches, the Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team needed to make a comeback in doubles during Friday's dual meet against visiting Urbandale. The Jaguars managed to win three of the five doubles matches, but it wasn't enough as Urbandale held on for a 6-5 victory at the Prairie Ridge courts. The J-Hawks are now 1-0 in the CIML … [Read more...] about ‘It doesn’t get any closer than this’: Urbandale boys slip past Jaguars, 6-5
Heckenlaible’s hat trick in 2nd half leads Jaguars to 4-0 victory at Norwalk
It took awhile for the Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team to solve its opponent on Friday night. But once it did, Andrew Heckenlaible and the Jaguars were unstoppable. Heckenlaible recorded a hat trick during a 10-minute stretch of the second half and Centennial went on to post a 4-0 victory at Norwalk in a non-conference game. "Andrew had a great … [Read more...] about Heckenlaible’s hat trick in 2nd half leads Jaguars to 4-0 victory at Norwalk
Centennial girls overcome Peterson’s absence to post 6-5 win at Urbandale
Competing without its top player, the Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team posted a 6-5 victory at Urbandale in a CIML Conference dual meet on Friday. The Jaguars improved to 2-0 in the conference after routing Waukee, 11-0, in their season opener on Thursday. The J-Hawks dropped to 0-1 in the league and 2-1 overall. "It is great to begin with two … [Read more...] about Centennial girls overcome Peterson’s absence to post 6-5 win at Urbandale
‘We were definitely tested’: Bergan makes 6 saves in Jaguars’ 2-0 victory
The Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team survived its biggest test of the season. The top-ranked Jaguars scored a goal in each half and posted a 2-0 victory at No. 12 Urbandale on Thursday. It was the CIML Conference opener for both teams. "It was good for us to get a CIML game under our belts," said Centennial coach Chris Allen. "I thought Urbandale … [Read more...] about ‘We were definitely tested’: Bergan makes 6 saves in Jaguars’ 2-0 victory
Centennial boys top Urbandale in opener, will play at Norwalk on Friday
This time, the Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team didn't need a dramatic rally to beat Urbandale. The Jaguars, who overcame a 2-0 halftime deficit to post a 3-2 victory over Urbandale in last year's Class 3A quarterfinals, opened their season on Thursday with a 4-1 win against the visiting J-Hawks. They built a 3-1 halftime lead in the CIML Conference … [Read more...] about Centennial boys top Urbandale in opener, will play at Norwalk on Friday
‘Everyone on the team stepped up’: Jaguars romp past Waukee in opener
The Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team opened its season on Thursday with an 11-0 victory over visiting Waukee in a CIML Conference dual meet. The contest was played under sunny skies with temperatures in the 50s. "We had a great start with an 11-0 win," said Centennial coach Alli Gustafson. "Everyone on the team stepped up to the plate and got a … [Read more...] about ‘Everyone on the team stepped up’: Jaguars romp past Waukee in opener
Drefke, Wilson earn individual honors, but Jaguars fall to Dowling by 1 stroke
The Ankeny Centennial girls' golfers were unhappy with their scores following Monday's season opener. Coach John Petersen, though, wasn't disappointed with his team's performance. The Jaguars dropped a 188-189 decision to visiting Dowling Catholic in a CIML Conference dual meet at Briarwood Golf Club. "The first meet of 2023 is under our belts," … [Read more...] about Drefke, Wilson earn individual honors, but Jaguars fall to Dowling by 1 stroke
Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Cady Compton, Ankeny Centennial girls’ soccer
Senior forward/midfielder Cady Compton has scored a team-high six goals while helping the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team to a 3-0 start this season. She had a hat trick in the Jaguars' 10-0 win over Carlisle in the season opener on Tuesday, then had two goals on Friday in a 3-0 victory over Ames and one more on Saturday in a 7-0 triumph over Council … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Cady Compton, Ankeny Centennial girls’ soccer
No. 1 Jaguars roll past Ames, C.B. Lincoln for impressive 3-0 start to season
Saturday's rematch of last year's Class 3A championship game at the girls' state soccer tournament quickly turned into a mismatch. Alanna Pennington scored two goals in the first 2 minutes of the game and top-ranked Ankeny Centennial went on to defeat No. 7 Council Bluffs Lincoln, 7-0, in the Crosstown Invitational at Centennial. The Jaguars improved to … [Read more...] about No. 1 Jaguars roll past Ames, C.B. Lincoln for impressive 3-0 start to season
‘We had a great meet’: Pratt, Crawford shine for Jaguars at Johnston Quad
The addition of Mya Crawford and Jaeden Pratt to the Ankeny Centennial girls' track team is already paying off for the Jaguars. Pratt won the long jump at the Johnston Quadrangular on Thursday with a leap of 17 feet 3.25 inches. She also combined with Crawford, Kylin Smith and Julia Flick to win the 4x400 relay in a time of 4:05.75, which met the Blue … [Read more...] about ‘We had a great meet’: Pratt, Crawford shine for Jaguars at Johnston Quad
‘It really could have gone either way’: Jaguars fall to Roosevelt on windy day
The windy conditions became a huge factor during Thursday's boys' tennis meet at the Waveland courts in Des Moines. Des Moines Roosevelt opened its season with a 7-4 victory over visiting Ankeny Centennial in a non-conference meet. The Jaguars' overall record dropped to 1-1. "It was super windy, which is a great equalizer unfortunately," said … [Read more...] about ‘It really could have gone either way’: Jaguars fall to Roosevelt on windy day