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Dhabolt returns to Centennial lineup, helps Jags post 3-3 mark at Osage Duals

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After dropping its first three duals on Saturday, the Ankeny Centennial wrestling team rebounded with a trio of victories at the Osage Duals to finish the day with a .500 mark. The Jaguars are now 6-11 on the season. "I was pleased that after losing the first three we didn't get down on ourselves and let that negative momentum drag us down," said … [Read more...] about Dhabolt returns to Centennial lineup, helps Jags post 3-3 mark at Osage Duals

‘Their balance makes it tough’: Wolves top Centennial boys, stay unbeaten in CIML

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There was no letdown for the second-ranked Waukee Northwest boys' basketball team. After handing No. 3 Dowling Catholic its first loss of the season on Tuesday, the Wolves traveled to Ankeny Centennial on Friday and posted a 66-39 victory to complete a sweep of the season series. The Jaguars, though, put up more of a fight than they did on Dec. 2, when … [Read more...] about ‘Their balance makes it tough’: Wolves top Centennial boys, stay unbeaten in CIML

Ankeny girls defend Sharp crown behind individual champs Watson, Kruse, Krah

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With three weeks left to go in the season, the Ankeny girls' wrestling team appears to be peaking at the right time. Tenth-ranked Ankeny advanced nine wrestlers to the finals and crowned three individual champs while defending its team title in the Bob Sharp Invitational on Friday at Ankeny. Coach Dustin Roland's squad racked up 224 points to finish 22.5 … [Read more...] about Ankeny girls defend Sharp crown behind individual champs Watson, Kruse, Krah

‘We just couldn’t get our shots to fall’: Centennial girls tumble to No. 2 Wolves

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After knocking off its crosstown rival earlier in the week, the Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball team was hoping to pull off a second consecutive upset on Friday. Unfortunately, a slow start doomed the 14th-ranked Jaguars on their home court. No. 2 Waukee Northwest jumped out to a 15-0 lead in the first quarter and went on to post a 44-28 victory in … [Read more...] about ‘We just couldn’t get our shots to fall’: Centennial girls tumble to No. 2 Wolves

‘It was a fun time’: Vandermark’s technical fall seals Jaguars’ victory on Senior Night

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Ankeny Centennial's Cale Vandermark stepped onto his home wrestling mat Thursday for the final time. The three-time state placewinner will never forget his Senior Night. Vandermark sealed the Jaguars' 41-36 victory over 21st-ranked Waukee with a technical fall over Koye Gericke at 126 pounds. He racked up several takedowns before closing out the 23-7 … [Read more...] about ‘It was a fun time’: Vandermark’s technical fall seals Jaguars’ victory on Senior Night

‘Tonight was a total team effort’: Ankeny girls defeat S.E. Polk on Senior Night

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It was an unforgettable Senior Night for the Ankeny girls' wrestling team. Ankeny posted a 43-36 victory over visiting Southeast Polk on Tuesday at Ankeny Centennial, avenging last year's 52-30 loss to the Rams. Coach Dustin Roland's team improved to 3-1 in the CIML Conference and 23-3 overall. Ankeny tied the program record of 23 wins that was set in … [Read more...] about ‘Tonight was a total team effort’: Ankeny girls defeat S.E. Polk on Senior Night

Rathjen leads Hawks to 5th-place finish at Mendenhall Invite; Centennial takes 9th

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Both the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial wrestling teams had multiple placewinners in the Jack Mendenhall Invitational on Saturday at Ames. The Hawks placed fifth in the 15-team field with 141.5 points. They had nine top-eight finishers. Centennial, meanwhile, took ninth with 83.5 points. The Jaguars had six placewinners. "We didn't bring a full group, … [Read more...] about Rathjen leads Hawks to 5th-place finish at Mendenhall Invite; Centennial takes 9th

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Mylie Hatfield, Centennial girls’ basketball

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Senior guard Mylie Hatfield has helped the Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball team to a 4-6 record. She scored a career-high nine points, grabbed five rebounds and had two steals in the Jaguars' 71-23 victory over visiting Fort Dodge in a non-conference game on Saturday. Hatfield is averaging 3.4 points and 4.7 rebounds per game. She leads the team with … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Mylie Hatfield, Centennial girls’ basketball

Mitchell posts double-double, Prill scores career-high 11 in Centennial boys’ victory

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Luke Mitchell had a double-double with 17 points and 11 rebounds to lead the Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball team to a 63-37 victory over visiting Fort Dodge in a non-conference game on Saturday. The Jaguars rebounded from Friday's loss at Johnston by a similar score to raise their overall record to 3-6. It was the eighth straight loss for Fort Dodge, … [Read more...] about Mitchell posts double-double, Prill scores career-high 11 in Centennial boys’ victory

‘It was just a great team effort’: Jaguars use balanced attack to rout Fort Dodge

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After suffering a loss at top-ranked Johnston on Friday, the Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball team was back on the court less than 24 hours later. A non-conference matchup against visiting Fort Dodge was a much-needed breather for coach Chris Harken's team. Six Centennial players scored eight or more points and four others added three or more as the … [Read more...] about ‘It was just a great team effort’: Jaguars use balanced attack to rout Fort Dodge

‘We had a really good day’: Ankeny girls win Ogden Invite behind Watson, Krah

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Lauren Watson and Jammie Krah each defended their individual titles on Saturday to lead the Ankeny girls' wrestling team to the championship of the Ogden Invitational. Ankeny racked up 221 points, 30.5 more than defending champion Osage. Coach Dustin Roland's team had finished 22 points behind Osage at last year's tournament. "We had a really good … [Read more...] about ‘We had a really good day’: Ankeny girls win Ogden Invite behind Watson, Krah

‘Just unfortunate how that game went’: Johnston boys cruise past Jaguars, 66-35

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(Story by Stephen McDaniel) Physicality and scrappiness have been two of the key ingredients for the Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball team this season. But the Jaguars just couldn’t find their groove on either end of the court during their road trip to Johnston on Friday, and the Dragons made them pay for it as Centennial suffered a 66-35 … [Read more...] about ‘Just unfortunate how that game went’: Johnston boys cruise past Jaguars, 66-35

‘She just kept hitting them’: Lewis scores 33 points, leads Dragons past Centennial

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(Story by Stephen McDaniel) Before the season even started, the Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball team knew that Friday's matchup at top-ranked Johnston would be the hardest game on its schedule all year. The Jaguars were no match for Johnston as the Dragons extended their winning streak to 63 games while beating Centennial for the 13th straight … [Read more...] about ‘She just kept hitting them’: Lewis scores 33 points, leads Dragons past Centennial

Ankeny girls’ wrestling squad improves to 22-3 with wins over Oskaloosa, DC-Grimes

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Despite resting many of its varsity regulars, the Ankeny girls' wrestling team posted a pair of victories on Thursday in a double dual meet at Oskaloosa. Ankeny rolled to a 46-21 win over the host Indians. Coach Dustin Roland's team also defeated Dallas Center-Grimes, 42-36. It was Ankeny's second triumph over Dallas Center-Grimes this season. The … [Read more...] about Ankeny girls’ wrestling squad improves to 22-3 with wins over Oskaloosa, DC-Grimes

Jaguars post 47-24 win over Oskaloosa, but drop 50-26 decision to DC-Grimes

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The Ankeny Centennial wrestling team came away with a split on Thursday in a double dual meet at Oskaloosa. The Jaguars posted a 47-24 victory over the host Indians, but they dropped a 50-26 decision to Dallas Center-Grimes. Coach Jay Groth's team is now 2-8 on the season. Centennial won nine of the 14 matches against Oskaloosa. Cameron Moeckly at 113 … [Read more...] about Jaguars post 47-24 win over Oskaloosa, but drop 50-26 decision to DC-Grimes

Runchey extends free-throw streak to 32, scores career-high 20 in win at S.E. Polk

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball team was clinging to a 17-16 lead late in the first half of Tuesday's game at Southeast Polk when the Rams' bench was called for a technical foul. There was no question which player Centennial coach Matt Delger would ask to shoot the free throws. Junior guard Hunter Runchey made both of the ensuing attempts and … [Read more...] about Runchey extends free-throw streak to 32, scores career-high 20 in win at S.E. Polk