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Blimpie Sub of the Week: Cody Vandermark, Centennial wrestling

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Freshman Cody Vandermark is a member of the Ankeny Centennial wrestling team. He helped the Jaguars to a 16-7 dual record this season. "Cody is an undersized 106-pounder--he weighs 93 pounds--who has subbed for us at 106 numerous times, often on short notice," said Centennial coach Jay Groth. "He works his tail off." Vandermark closed out his season on … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Cody Vandermark, Centennial wrestling

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Carter Cahill, Ankeny Centennial wrestling

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Junior Carter Cahill is one of six state qualifiers for the Ankeny Centennial wrestling team. Cahill, who is ranked sixth in Class 3A at 160 pounds, placed second in a district tournament on Saturday at Marshalltown. Cahill currently boasts a 26-8 record. He will meet Kacey Ross of Urbandale (24-4) in the opening round of the state tournament on Thursday … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Carter Cahill, Ankeny Centennial wrestling

Helmkamp wins district title, advances to state along with 5 other Jaguars

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Ankeny Centennial's Jackson Helmkamp and Cael Wiener are heading back to the state wrestling tournament at Wells Fargo Arena. Four of their teammates will be joining them. Helmkamp won a Class 3A district title on Saturday at Marshalltown to earn his third consecutive trip to state, while Wiener claimed runner-up honors to qualify for the second year … [Read more...] about Helmkamp wins district title, advances to state along with 5 other Jaguars

‘We came out with some really good energy’: Jaguars romp past Roosevelt

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Less than 48 hours after wrapping up the CIML Iowa Conference title, the Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball team started focusing on postseason play. The eighth-ranked Jaguars will have three non-conference games to get ready for substate action, beginning with Saturday's tilt against visiting Des Moines Roosevelt. Centennial raced out to a 41-17 lead … [Read more...] about ‘We came out with some really good energy’: Jaguars romp past Roosevelt

‘It feels good to be conference champs’: Louis leads Jaguars past Mason City

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball team badly needed a victory on Thursday night. Thanks to some prolific shooting from Chris Louis, the eighth-ranked Jaguars easily achieved their goal. Louis scored a career-high 24 points as Centennial rolled to an 84-50 victory at Mason City, allowing the Jaguars to snap a three-game losing skid and clinch the … [Read more...] about ‘It feels good to be conference champs’: Louis leads Jaguars past Mason City

Centennial girls close out regular season with 76-35 victory at Mason City

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Because of COVID-19 issues, it hasn't been a perfect season for the Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball team. But that didn't stop the fifth-ranked Jaguars from completing a perfect run through their CIML Iowa Conference schedule. Centennial raced out to a 40-12 halftime lead and cruised to a 76-35 victory at Mason City on Thursday. The Jaguars, who … [Read more...] about Centennial girls close out regular season with 76-35 victory at Mason City

Jaguars use JV lineup, fall to No. 3 Waukee in final at regional duals

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The Ankeny Centennial wrestlers decided to play it safe on Wednesday night. Using a lineup of junior varsity matmen, the Jaguars posted a 46-9 victory over Dallas Center-Grimes in a Class 3A regional dual before dropping an 81-0 decision to host Waukee in the final round. The third-ranked Warriors advanced to next week's state duals tournament at Wells … [Read more...] about Jaguars use JV lineup, fall to No. 3 Waukee in final at regional duals

‘We gutted it out’: Jaguars use big 4th quarter to knock off No. 9 Dowling

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Averi Porter had not attempted a shot all night for the Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball team. When she finally took one, it turned out to be the biggest shot of the game. Porter drilled a go-ahead 3-point goal with 2 minutes 8 seconds left and the fifth-ranked Jaguars went on to post a 48-40 victory at No. 9 Dowling Catholic in a non-conference … [Read more...] about ‘We gutted it out’: Jaguars use big 4th quarter to knock off No. 9 Dowling

Hot-shooting Dowling boys hand No. 8 Jaguars their third consecutive loss

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball team got off to a bad start in Tuesday's non-conference game at Dowling Catholic. The eighth-ranked Jaguars never recovered. Dowling jumped out to an 11-0 lead less than 3 minutes into the first quarter and rolled to an 83-63 victory, handing Centennial its third consecutive loss. The Jaguars (10-4) allowed 83 … [Read more...] about Hot-shooting Dowling boys hand No. 8 Jaguars their third consecutive loss

Jaguars celebrate Senior Night by claiming outright Iowa Conference crown

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The four seniors on the Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball team had a lot of reasons to celebrate on Friday night. Not only was it Senior Night, but the fifth-ranked Jaguars wrapped up the outright CIML Iowa Conference title with a 57-50 victory over visiting Ames. "It feels really good," said senior forward Bella Robben. "Our team has worked really … [Read more...] about Jaguars celebrate Senior Night by claiming outright Iowa Conference crown

Lipsey, Little Cyclones capitalize on Crews’ absence to stay in title chase

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A two-game lead in the CIML Iowa Conference gave the Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball team some margin for error on Friday night. All-state point guard Jaron Crews sat out with an ankle injury as the fourth-ranked Jaguars lost to No. 10 Ames, 56-46, in a top-10 showdown at Centennial. "I could have played tonight, but I just wanted to make sure I was … [Read more...] about Lipsey, Little Cyclones capitalize on Crews’ absence to stay in title chase

No. 2 Waukee overcomes star’s absence, Porter’s hot shooting to defeat Jaguars

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What appeared to be a break for the Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball team turned out to be a mirage. When the fifth-ranked Jaguars showed up for Tuesday's showdown against No. 2 Waukee, they discovered that the visiting Warriors would be without their best player--senior guard Katie Dinnebier. Dinnebier, a Drake recruit, was forced to sit out after … [Read more...] about No. 2 Waukee overcomes star’s absence, Porter’s hot shooting to defeat Jaguars

No. 2 Waukee boys top Centennial, snap Jaguars’ 20-game home winning streak

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball team isn't accustomed to losing on its home court. It took a special squad to end the Jaguars' 20-game home winning streak. Second-ranked Waukee built a 35-24 halftime lead and went on to post a 69-56 victory over No. 4 Centennial in a non-conference game on Tuesday. The Warriors were also the last team to win at … [Read more...] about No. 2 Waukee boys top Centennial, snap Jaguars’ 20-game home winning streak

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Brock Jensen, Centennial boys’ basketball

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Senior guard Brock Jensen has helped the fourth-ranked Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball team to a 10-1 record. He scored 10 points on Friday as the Jaguars posted a 70-59 victory at Ankeny to clinch at least a share of the CIML Iowa Conference title. Jensen is averaging 8.5 points and 4.7 rebounds per game. He had a career-high 13 points in the Jaguars' … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Brock Jensen, Centennial boys’ basketball

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Chris Louis, Ankeny Centennial boys’ basketball

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Junior guard Chris Louis is a member of the Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball team. He has helped the fourth-ranked Jaguars to a 9-1 record. Louis is averaging 7.8 points and 2.5 rebounds per game. He scored a career-high 16 points in Centennial's only loss at No. 5 Valley on Jan. 9. “Chris has provided us with an additional offensive threat," said … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Chris Louis, Ankeny Centennial boys’ basketball

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Jackie Pippett, Centennial girls’ basketball

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Senior forward Jackie Pippett has helped the fifth-ranked Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball team to a 9-1 record. She is averaging 8.0 points and 4.4 rebounds per game. Pippett is shooting 58.2 percent from the field. She has made 94.1 percent of her free throws (16-of-17). Pippett scored a season-high 18 points in the Jaguars' 57-41 victory over … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Jackie Pippett, Centennial girls’ basketball

Five Centennial players score in double figures as Jaguars top Mason City

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball team moved another step closer to the CIML Iowa Conference title with a 76-48 victory over visiting Mason City on Saturday. The win, coupled with Ames' triumph over Ankeny, gives the Jaguars a two-game lead in league play with only three contests remaining. They are now 7-0 in the conference and 9-1 overall. Ames … [Read more...] about Five Centennial players score in double figures as Jaguars top Mason City

‘I’d probably give us about a C’: Jaguars tie for 8th place at Ed Winger Invite

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Saturday wasn't a great day for the Ankeny Centennial wrestlers. The Jaguars tied for eighth place among 20 teams in the prestigious Ed Winger Invitational at Urbandale. They finished with 87 points, equaling the total amassed by a Valley squad that Centennial defeated earlier this month, 51-24. "I'd probably give us about a C," said Centennial coach … [Read more...] about ‘I’d probably give us about a C’: Jaguars tie for 8th place at Ed Winger Invite