After losing to top-ranked Southeast Polk midway through the tournament, the Ankeny Centennial wrestlers rebounded on Saturday to defeat two other rated opponents to close out the Osage Duals. The Jaguars posted a 36-34 victory over Osage, then followed with a 35-30 win over Independence. Those teams are ranked No. 2 and No. 8, respectively, in Class … [Read more...] about Bruhl returns to lineup, helps Jaguars to 4-1 record at Osage Duals
Winter
Centennial girls rout Dodgers for 2nd time, improve to 5-0 in conference
A fast start ignited the Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball team to a 65-24 victory over visiting Fort Dodge on Tuesday. The fourth-ranked Jaguars jumped out to a 23-4 lead in the first quarter and held a 37-11 advantage at halftime. They extended the margin to 35 points in the third quarter, putting the running clock into effect. "I thought we played … [Read more...] about Centennial girls rout Dodgers for 2nd time, improve to 5-0 in conference
‘Our defense was a point of emphasis’: Jaguars allow just 34 points in victory
The Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball team was looking for an improved defensive performance after giving up 83 points in Saturday's loss at Valley. The fifth-ranked Jaguars accomplished their goal on Tuesday. Centennial forced 21 turnovers and rolled to an 80-34 victory over visiting Fort Dodge. The Jaguars are now 5-0 in the CIML Iowa Conference and … [Read more...] about ‘Our defense was a point of emphasis’: Jaguars allow just 34 points in victory
Blimpie Sub of the Week: Logan Song, Ankeny Centennial wrestling
Sophomore Logan Song is a member of the Ankeny Centennial wrestling team. He has helped the Jaguars to a 10-5 record. Song filled in at 138 pounds earlier this season when eighth-ranked teammate Jackson Helmkamp was out with an injury. He posted an 11-1 major decision over Ames' Jordan Corrieri to help the Jaguars to a 57-24 victory on Dec. 22 at … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Logan Song, Ankeny Centennial wrestling
Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Jackson Helmkamp, Centennial wrestling
Junior Jackson Helmkamp has helped the Ankeny Centennial wrestling team to a 10-5 record this season. The two-time state qualifier is ranked eighth at 138 pounds in Class 3A with a 13-1 mark. Helmkamp won all eight of his matches last week, including victories over a trio of ranked opponents. He defeated No. 9 Jace Anderson of Ankeny on Monday and No. 7 … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Jackson Helmkamp, Centennial wrestling
Cahill, Helmkamp lead Centennial to runner-up finish at Allie Morrison Duals
The Ankeny Centennial wrestlers took another step forward on Saturday during the Allie Morrison Duals at Marshalltown. The Jaguars placed second in the tournament with a 3-2 record. They are now 10-5 on the season. Still, Centennial coach Jay Groth said his team has more work to do. "We're getting there," he said. "But I'm not happy with the way we … [Read more...] about Cahill, Helmkamp lead Centennial to runner-up finish at Allie Morrison Duals
‘We gave them way too many good looks’: Centennial boys fall to Tigers
It's a good bet that the Valley boys' basketball team won't be unranked much longer. After knocking off seventh-ranked Johnston and No. 8 Southeast Polk earlier in the week, the Tigers remained unbeaten on Saturday with an 83-76 victory over visiting Ankeny Centennial, the No. 3 team in Class 4A. They improved to 4-0 on the season. It was the first … [Read more...] about ‘We gave them way too many good looks’: Centennial boys fall to Tigers
Jaguars can’t solve Valley’s box-and-one defense, suffer their first loss
The 13th-ranked Valley girls' basketball team was coming off a pair of 23-point losses to No. 2 Johnston and No. 5 Southeast Polk earlier this week. The Tigers didn't want to lose to another top-five opponent. With two freshmen playing key roles, Valley erased a 32-27 deficit in the second half and pulled away for a 61-47 victory on Saturday over … [Read more...] about Jaguars can’t solve Valley’s box-and-one defense, suffer their first loss
Centennial wrestlers rack up 13 falls in wins over Marshalltown, Valley
Jay Groth was hoping that his Ankeny Centennial wrestlers would bounce back from a loss to Ankeny in a big way. The Jaguars certainly did. Centennial defeated a pair of visiting opponents in a double dual meet on Thursday. The Jaguars posted a 50-25 victory over Marshalltown in a non-conference dual, then later topped Valley, 51-24, in a CIML Iowa … [Read more...] about Centennial wrestlers rack up 13 falls in wins over Marshalltown, Valley
‘I think Lio grew up tonight’: Freshman Aguirre sparks Jaguars past No. 2 Ames
If the rest of the Central Iowa Metropolitan League didn't know about Ankeny Centennial's Lio Aguirre before Tuesday's game at Ames, they certainly do now. The freshman forward scored 21 points and sparked a huge second-half rally as the sixth-ranked Centennial boys' basketball team rallied for a 55-53 victory over No. 2 Ames. "We're capable of a lot. … [Read more...] about ‘I think Lio grew up tonight’: Freshman Aguirre sparks Jaguars past No. 2 Ames
PIN TO WIN: Centennial wrestlers rack up 8 falls in 57-24 victory over Ames
The Ankeny Centennial wrestlers spend a lot of extra time in practice working on their pinning techniques. Those efforts paid off in a big way on Tuesday. The Jaguars celebrated their Senior Night with a 57-24 victory over visiting Ames in their CIML Iowa Conference opener, racking up eight falls along the way. "For the most part, I was pretty happy … [Read more...] about PIN TO WIN: Centennial wrestlers rack up 8 falls in 57-24 victory over Ames
Phipps sets record, DeJong earns 650th victory as Jaguars roll past Ames
The battle for the CIML Iowa Conference girls' basketball title won't be decided until after the holiday break. But seventh-ranked Ankeny Centennial may have taken a giant step toward the crown with an impressive victory on Tuesday. The Jaguars pulled away in the second half and rolled to a 79-43 win at No. 11 Ames. It was the 650th career victory for … [Read more...] about Phipps sets record, DeJong earns 650th victory as Jaguars roll past Ames
Centennial’s Boyle defeats teammate to win title at Don Miller Invitational
Saturday's Don Miller Invitational featured another dominant performance by the host Fort Dodge wrestlers. The fourth-ranked Dodgers crowned five individual champions and racked up 233 points to win their own tournament for the sixth consecutive time. Thirteen teams competed in the event, including Ankeny Centennial. No. 10 Dowling Catholic placed … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Boyle defeats teammate to win title at Don Miller Invitational
‘We found a way to win’: Centennial boys use late run to hold off Bobcats
A 14-3 run to close out the game allowed the Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball team to escape with a 72-62 victory at Marshalltown on Friday. The eighth-ranked Jaguars improved to 2-0 in the CIML Iowa Conference and 3-0 overall. Marshalltown's records fell to 0-1 and 0-3. "We played in spurts all night," said Centennial coach Bob Fontana. "We found a … [Read more...] about ‘We found a way to win’: Centennial boys use late run to hold off Bobcats
Jaguars throttle Marshalltown for most lopsided victory in school history
Nothing could stop the Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball team on Friday night. Marshalltown certainly couldn't. The seventh-ranked Jaguars built a 62-5 halftime lead and rolled to a 98-13 victory at Marshalltown in a CIML Iowa Conference game. It was the most points ever scored by Centennial and the most lopsided win in school history, surpassing the … [Read more...] about Jaguars throttle Marshalltown for most lopsided victory in school history
‘We did not wrestle well as a team’: Jaguars fall to Bluejays, Indians
The Ankeny Centennial wrestling team fell to 4-2 on the season after losing a pair of dual meets on Thursday at Indianola. The Jaguars suffered a 40-34 defeat to Bondurant-Farrar. They also dropped a 48-25 decision to the host Indians. "We (stunk) tonight," said Centennial coach Jay Groth. "We did not wrestle well as a team." The meet against … [Read more...] about ‘We did not wrestle well as a team’: Jaguars fall to Bluejays, Indians
Despite shooting woes, Centennial girls romp to lopsided win over Cardinals
For the first 3 minutes of Tuesday's game against visiting Newton, the Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball team couldn't find the basket. Thanks to a relentless defensive effort, the Jaguars' slow start proved to be insignificant. Seventh-ranked Centennial rolled to a 60-19 victory in the non-conference game, despite shooting just 36.5 percent from the … [Read more...] about Despite shooting woes, Centennial girls romp to lopsided win over Cardinals
Crews scores 20, Louis adds 14 in Jaguars’ 78-62 victory over Newton
A 30-point third quarter helped the Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball team pull away for a 78-62 victory over visiting Newton in a non-conference game on Tuesday. The eighth-ranked Jaguars improved to 2-0 on the season. The Cardinals dropped to 3-1. "They were unbeaten," said Centennial coach Bob Fontana. "I'd seen them on tape, and I was impressed … [Read more...] about Crews scores 20, Louis adds 14 in Jaguars’ 78-62 victory over Newton
Blimpie Sub of the Week: Olivia Anderson, Centennial girls’ basketball
Junior forward Olivia Anderson has helped the seventh-ranked Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball team to a 2-0 start. "Olivia is a great teammate and along with her athleticism she brings a lot to our team," said Centennial coach Scott DeJong. "She's a hard worker, a leader and competes hard. We are excited about what she can do as the season … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Olivia Anderson, Centennial girls’ basketball
