Senior guard Garret Severseike helped the Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball team to a 9-13 record. He scored 10 points on Friday as the Jaguars ended their season with a 68-53 loss at Waukee in a Class 4A substate semifinal. Severseike averaged 4.2 points per game and placed second on the team with 14 3-point goals. He was third on the squad in assists … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Garret Severseike, Centennial basketball
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Ankeny Fanatic’s predictions for the Class 5A quarterfinals
Here's a quick primer on Monday's Class 5A quarterfinals and what COULD happen in the girls' state basketball tournament at Wells Fargo Arena: 10 a.m.--#1 Johnston (21-2) vs. #8 Urbandale (13-9). The key matchup here will be between talented point guards Maya McDermott of Johnston and DeeDee Pryor of Urbandale, who have committed to play for Northern Iowa … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic’s predictions for the Class 5A quarterfinals
Williams hits game-winning basket in final seconds for MAC
Three years ago, Keanna Williams helped the Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball team to its first state championship. Then a sophomore, Williams was a clutch performer for the Jaguars. She made all five of her free throws and scored 13 points in Centennial's 46-42 victory over Johnston in the Class 5A final. Now a freshman guard on the Mineral Area … [Read more...] about Williams hits game-winning basket in final seconds for MAC
After pulling off one upset, Jaguars will try for another against S.E. Polk
When the girls' state basketball tournament tips off on Monday at Wells Fargo Arena, 10th-ranked Ankeny Centennial won't be mentioned as one of the favorites to capture the Class 5A title. But that's just fine with the Jaguars. Centennial pulled off one upset in order to reach the state tournament, and now it will try for another one. The Jaguars … [Read more...] about After pulling off one upset, Jaguars will try for another against S.E. Polk
Waukee boys pull away from Centennial with 17-0 run in final 5 minutes
When the Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball team suffered a 62-42 loss at Ames on Feb. 2, the Jaguars' record dropped to 4-12 on the season. Centennial coach Bob Fontana addressed his players in the locker room after the team's seventh consecutive loss. "I told them, 'Don't trip over what's in the rear view mirror. Let's move on--we're 0-0 and let's … [Read more...] about Waukee boys pull away from Centennial with 17-0 run in final 5 minutes
VIDEO: Jaguars’ upset bid falls short at Waukee
Jaguars are going to ‘let it fly’ in substate semifinal at Waukee
There won't be any pressure Friday on the Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball team. The Jaguars will be a heavy underdog in a Class 4A substate semifinal at Waukee, but don't tell the Centennial players that they don't have a chance. "If anyone is dumb enough to pull it off, it's us," said senior guard Garret Severseike. "Let it fly, … [Read more...] about Jaguars are going to ‘let it fly’ in substate semifinal at Waukee
WELL DONE: Jaguars topple Pleasant Valley, earn trip to state tournament
Wells Fargo Arena sits only about 10 miles away from the city of Ankeny. To earn a chance to play there, however, the Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball team had to make its longest road trip ever. The 10th-ranked Jaguars traveled to Pleasant Valley on Tuesday for a Class 5A regional final against the No. 7 Spartans, who entered the game with a 21-0 … [Read more...] about WELL DONE: Jaguars topple Pleasant Valley, earn trip to state tournament
VIDEO: Jaguars advance to girls’ state tournament
Centennial girls head to Pleasant Valley for 5A regional final
Two of the state's best defensive teams will collide on Tuesday at Pleasant Valley with a trip to the girls' state basketball tournament at stake. The Class 5A Region 8 final will match seventh-ranked Pleasant Valley (21-0) against No. 10 Ankeny Centennial (14-7). Tip-off has been moved up to 6 p.m. due to the weather. "We know they're undefeated," … [Read more...] about Centennial girls head to Pleasant Valley for 5A regional final
Clutch baskets by Brandt, Severseike lift Jaguars to substate win over Fort Dodge
Ankeny Centennial's double-digit lead started slipping away on Monday in a Class 4A boys' basketball substate quarterfinal. That's when seniors Lathan Brandt and Garret Severseike scored two of the Jaguars' biggest baskets of the game. After visiting Fort Dodge went on a 9-0 run to pull within 37-34, Brandt drove to the hoop on a fast break and made a … [Read more...] about Clutch baskets by Brandt, Severseike lift Jaguars to substate win over Fort Dodge
Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Eric Owens, Centennial wrestling
Senior Eric Owens helped the Ankeny Centennial wrestling team to a fourth-place finish in the Class 3A state tournament last week at Wells Fargo Arena. He earned a second-place finish at 145 pounds. Owens also helped the Jaguars to a third-place finish in the state duals tournament. He finished the season with a 37-5 record. Here is some inside info on … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Eric Owens, Centennial wrestling
Jaguars earn 3 silver medals, finish 4th overall in Class 3A
For three days, the Ankeny Centennial wrestlers put themselves in position to capture a team trophy at the Class 3A state tournament in Des Moines. Centennial coach Jay Groth was also confident that the Jaguars would win multiple individual championships, especially after his team advanced three wrestlers into Saturday night's finals at Wells Fargo … [Read more...] about Jaguars earn 3 silver medals, finish 4th overall in Class 3A
‘We’re not done yet’: Centennial girls advance to regional final
Kenna Sauer didn't want her basketball career to end on Saturday afternoon. The Missouri volleyball recruit scored a season-high 22 points and grabbed eight rebounds to lead the Ankeny Centennial girls' team to a 50-31 victory over visiting Sioux City East in a Class 5A regional semifinal. She also had two steals and a block. "We're not done yet," said … [Read more...] about ‘We’re not done yet’: Centennial girls advance to regional final
Leo places 3rd for Jaguars; Blubaugh takes 7th and Bresson finishes 8th
The Ankeny Centennial wrestlers are still in contention for a team trophy following Saturday's consolation rounds in the Class 3A state tournament at Wells Fargo Arena. The Jaguars got a third-place finish from Nic Leo at 182 pounds, while Noah Blubaugh took seventh at 126. Jackson Bresson added an eighth-place finish at 113. "I'm very proud of how our … [Read more...] about Leo places 3rd for Jaguars; Blubaugh takes 7th and Bresson finishes 8th
Jaguars top Lincoln, will take 4-game winning streak into substate play
When the boys' Class 4A postseason basketball tournaments get under way this week, Ankeny Centennial could be a dangerous opponent in Substate 8. The Jaguars closed out the regular season on Friday with a 56-51 victory at Des Moines Lincoln. They will enter the postseason with an 8-12 record, but are now riding a four-game winning streak. The latest … [Read more...] about Jaguars top Lincoln, will take 4-game winning streak into substate play
‘Great round’ sends Centennial trio into Saturday’s championship matches
Ben Monroe has waited 365 days for another opportunity to win a state wrestling title. Two of his Ankeny Centennial teammates, Eric Owens and Logan Neils, had their own championship aspirations. Now, the trio will get their chance on Saturday night at Wells Fargo Arena. All three of them won semifinal matches on Friday afternoon to advance to the Class … [Read more...] about ‘Great round’ sends Centennial trio into Saturday’s championship matches
Centennial boys lose Kelling to injury, then roll to victory over Scarlets
Despite the loss of another starter to an injury, the Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball team rolled to its third consecutive victory on Thursday. The Jaguars shot 60 percent from the field (33-of-55) and cruised to an 84-37 win at Des Moines East, raising their record to 7-12 on the season. It was the 13th straight loss for the Scarlets, who fell to … [Read more...] about Centennial boys lose Kelling to injury, then roll to victory over Scarlets
Jaguars edge Fort Dodge for 3rd place at state duals tournament
After suffering its first dual-meet loss of the season, the Ankeny Centennial wrestling team didn't have to wait long to get back onto the mat. The Jaguars rebounded from a semifinal loss to Waverly-Shell Rock with a 34-33 victory over defending champion Fort Dodge in the Class 3A third-place match at the state duals tournament on Wednesday night at Wells … [Read more...] about Jaguars edge Fort Dodge for 3rd place at state duals tournament
Blimpie Sub of the Week: Kamron Francis, Centennial boys’ basketball
Kamron Francis is a member of the Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball team. The junior guard has helped the Jaguars to a 6-12 record. He is averaging 1.5 points per game and has made 2-of-3 attempts from 3-point range this season. Centennial will play a make-up game at Des Moines East on Thursday before closing out the regular season on Friday at Des … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Kamron Francis, Centennial boys’ basketball