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Blimpie Sub of the Week: Lily King, Ankeny Centennial girls’ basketball

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Lily King was one of the top reserves on the Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball team. The senior guard helped the Jaguars to a 15-8 record. She had three points, two rebounds and two assists as the Jaguars ended their season with a 61-56 overtime loss to Southeast Polk in the Class 5A quarterfinals on Monday at Wells Fargo Arena. King averaged 1.6 … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Lily King, Ankeny Centennial girls’ basketball

McGraw, S.E. Polk girls outlast Jaguars in overtime thriller

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The final shot of Rachel Schon's high school basketball career won't define her legacy. But the spirit and determination that Schon and her Ankeny Centennial teammates showed during Monday's Class 5A quarterfinal against third-ranked Southeast Polk most certainly will. The No. 10 Jaguars battled back from an early 13-point deficit to force overtime … [Read more...] about McGraw, S.E. Polk girls outlast Jaguars in overtime thriller

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Garret Severseike, Centennial basketball

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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

Ankeny Fanatic’s predictions for the Class 5A quarterfinals

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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

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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

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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

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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

Jaguars are going to ‘let it fly’ in substate semifinal at Waukee

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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

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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

Centennial girls head to Pleasant Valley for 5A regional final

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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