The top-ranked Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball team completed the best regular season in school history with a 79-54 victory over visiting Des Moines Lincoln on Friday. It was the 15th straight win for the Jaguars, who improved to 21-1 heading into postseason play. Lincoln's record dropped to 12-9. "I'm real proud of the guys," said Centennial coach … [Read more...] about Jaguars romp past Lincoln, will take 21-1 record into postseason play
Boys' Basketball
Jaguars roll past Fort Dodge, become first 20-win team in school history
The Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball team achieved another milestone on Tuesday. The top-ranked Jaguars became the winningest team in school history with an 83-51 victory at Fort Dodge. They extended their winning streak to 14 games while raising their record to 20-1. It's the program's first 20-win season under coach Bob Fontana. His previous best … [Read more...] about Jaguars roll past Fort Dodge, become first 20-win team in school history
‘I’m happy for our seniors’: Jaguars cut down nets after beating Urbandale
The Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball team had to wait a week to cut down the nets. The top-ranked Jaguars clinched the outright CIML Central Conference title on Feb. 7 with a 50-48 victory at Ankeny, so they waited until after Friday's 62-48 win over visiting Urbandale to bring down the nets in the Centennial gym. Each of the players and coaches … [Read more...] about ‘I’m happy for our seniors’: Jaguars cut down nets after beating Urbandale
Centennial boys enjoy record-setting night in victory over Mohawks
After rising to the No. 1 spot in the latest Class 4A rankings by the Associated Press, the Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball team extended its winning streak to 12 games with a 97-61 non-conference victory at Mason City on Tuesday. The Jaguars tied the school record for most points in a game. They also scored 97 in a win at Des Moines East three years … [Read more...] about Centennial boys enjoy record-setting night in victory over Mohawks
Centennial boys now ranked No. 1 in Class 4A by Associated Press
There's a new No. 1 boys' basketball team in Class 4A. And it's Ankeny Centennial. The Jaguars moved into the top spot of the Associated Press rankings following Iowa City West's 41-38 loss to Cedar Falls on Saturday. It was the second loss of the season for the Trojans (15-2), who fell to fourth in this week's rankings. Centennial (17-1) is riding … [Read more...] about Centennial boys now ranked No. 1 in Class 4A by Associated Press
Coaches vs. Cancer event raises more than $3,000 for American Cancer Society
More than $3,000 was raised for the American Cancer Society in the Coaches vs. Cancer event on Tuesday at Ankeny Centennial. Ankeny Fanatic, HyVee and Wee's Tees were sponsors of the event. Jason Loutsch, owner of Ankeny Fanatic, donated the funds for the commemorative boys' basketball uniforms, which were auctioned off to raise money for the … [Read more...] about Coaches vs. Cancer event raises more than $3,000 for American Cancer Society
Centennial boys earn 10th straight win, hand Scarlets their 31st loss in a row
It would have been easy for the Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball team to overlook its opponent on Tuesday. Des Moines East entered the non-conference game at Centennial with a 1-57 record over the last three years. The Scarlets' last two losses, which came by margins of 16 and 14 points, were their closest games of this season. "You just hope in … [Read more...] about Centennial boys earn 10th straight win, hand Scarlets their 31st loss in a row
Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Preston Kelling, Centennial boys’ hoops
Senior guard Preston Kelling has helped the fourth-ranked Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball team to a 15-1 record. He scored a season-high 23 points on Tuesday in the Jaguars' 78-70 victory at No. 1 Waukee. Kelling is averaging 8.6 points and 4.8 rebounds per game. He is shooting 46.4 percent from the field (52-of-112). Here is some inside info on … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Preston Kelling, Centennial boys’ hoops
Jaguars, Hawks placed in different substate brackets by IHSAA
The coaches from the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball teams were hoping to be placed in different substate brackets, which would create the possibility of both squads advancing to the state tournament. They got their wish. The Iowa High School Athletic Association announced its Class 4A assignments on Friday. Ankeny has been placed in … [Read more...] about Jaguars, Hawks placed in different substate brackets by IHSAA
Jaguars avenge their only loss, move closer to Central Conference crown
The Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball team moved a step closer toward the CIML Central Conference title by avenging its only loss of the season. The fourth-ranked Jaguars closed out Friday's game on a 32-10 run to defeat visiting Dowling Catholic, 63-48. It was Centennial's ninth straight win since suffering a 68-55 loss at Dowling on Jan. 3. "We lost … [Read more...] about Jaguars avenge their only loss, move closer to Central Conference crown
Jaguars take down No. 1 Waukee, give Fontana his 400th career victory
Bob Fontana's 400th career coaching victory is one that he'll never forget. The sixth-ranked Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball team led almost the entire way and posted a 78-70 victory at No. 1 Waukee on Tuesday, allowing Fontana to reach the milestone. Afterwards, Fontana told his team outside the locker room that he'd rather have a state tournament … [Read more...] about Jaguars take down No. 1 Waukee, give Fontana his 400th career victory
Blimpie Sub of the Week: Cade Macke, Ankeny Centennial boys’ basketball
Senior guard Cade Macke has helped the sixth-ranked Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball team to a 14-1 record. He is averaging 1.8 points per game. Macke is shooting 33.3 percent from 3-point range (5-of-15). He has scored a season-high five points on three different occasions. "The thing that stands out about Cade is that he is always there for his … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Cade Macke, Ankeny Centennial boys’ basketball
McAleer’s career night helps Centennial boys pull away from Little Cyclones
A 29-3 run that spanned both halves allowed the Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball team to post a 50-29 victory over visiting Ames on Friday. The sixth-ranked Jaguars trailed, 16-11, before scoring the last 10 points of the first half. They then outscored Ames in the third quarter, 16-3, to build a 37-19 advantage. "It was a slow-paced game the first … [Read more...] about McAleer’s career night helps Centennial boys pull away from Little Cyclones
Jaguars avoid letdown, convert 30-of-33 free throws in win over North
Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball coach Bob Fontana was hoping that his team could avoid a letdown after Monday's huge victory over Ankeny. He should not have been worried. The sixth-ranked Jaguars returned to the court on Tuesday and defeated visiting Des Moines North, 85-74, in a non-conference game. They improved to 12-1 on the season, while … [Read more...] about Jaguars avoid letdown, convert 30-of-33 free throws in win over North
Central Bank Athlete of the Month: Cody McCullough, Centennial senior
Jaguars gear up for Monday’s showdown after pulling away to beat Urbandale
It would have been easy for the Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball team to overlook its opponent on Saturday. With a huge showdown against crosstown rival Ankeny looming on Monday, the fifth-ranked Jaguars broke away from a 25-25 halftime tie to post a 70-60 victory at Urbandale. It wasn't pretty, but Centennial improved to 4-1 in the CIML Central … [Read more...] about Jaguars gear up for Monday’s showdown after pulling away to beat Urbandale
Jaguars roll past Johnston behind Crews’ fast start, rebounding advantage
For the first 8 minutes of Tuesday's game against visiting Johnston, Jaron Crews was clearly in the zone. The junior point guard poured in 18 points in the first quarter and went on to finish with 23 as the fifth-ranked Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball team cruised to a 78-55 victory over the Dragons. "I was just letting the game come to me," said … [Read more...] about Jaguars roll past Johnston behind Crews’ fast start, rebounding advantage
Centennial boys roll past Bobcats behind McCullough’s 5th double-double
The struggling Marshalltown boys' basketball team needed to find a way to solve its scoring woes. A visit from fifth-ranked Ankeny Centennial on Tuesday was not the answer. The Jaguars turned in a dominant defensive performance to post a 67-34 victory. They improved to 8-1 on the season. Marshalltown (3-6) has scored 35 or fewer points in five of … [Read more...] about Centennial boys roll past Bobcats behind McCullough’s 5th double-double
Van Meter, Kester lead Jaguars to most lopsided victory in school history
The Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball team needed to rebound from Friday's loss at Dowling Catholic. A non-conference matchup against visiting Sioux City North provided an opportunity to do just that. The second-ranked Jaguars jumped out to a 23-0 lead in the first quarter, built a 56-9 advantage at halftime and rolled to an 84-28 victory on Saturday. … [Read more...] about Van Meter, Kester lead Jaguars to most lopsided victory in school history
‘They were more physical than us’: Dowling boys hand Jaguars their first loss
The showdown for first place in the CIML Central Conference boys' basketball race was decided in the first 8 minutes of the game. Ninth-ranked Dowling Catholic jumped out to a 19-5 lead over No. 2 Ankeny Centennial and cruised to a 68-55 victory on Friday, handing the visiting Jaguars their first loss of the season. "You can't get down 14 points at the … [Read more...] about ‘They were more physical than us’: Dowling boys hand Jaguars their first loss