Fans of the Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball team came prepared to celebrate on Friday night. The Jaguars' faithful held up signs to congratulate coach Scott DeJong on his 600th career victory following his team's 53-25 win at Ames. Afterwards, DeJong shared the achievement with his players and assistant coaches. "It just means we've had a lot of … [Read more...] about Hot-shooting Jaguars give DeJong his 600th career coaching victory
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Centennial’s Strait closing in on 1,000-point milestone
Ankeny Centennial basketball standout Hunter Strait is closing in on a huge accomplishment. The senior guard needs four more points to reach the 1,000-point career mark. He will likely achieve the milestone during Friday's game at Ames. Strait is averaging a team-high 16.9 points per game for the Jaguars. The Truman State recruit has scored 270 points … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Strait closing in on 1,000-point milestone
Johnston wrestlers top Centennial, but Jaguars could get rematch at regional dual
Ankeny Centennial wrestling coach Jay Groth wasn't too excited about Thursday's double dual meet at Johnston. The Jaguars ended the night with a matchup against fifth-ranked Johnston, even though the two teams will likely meet again in a Class 3A regional dual on Wednesday. "It wasn't ideal," Groth said. "Obviously, we were hoping to be one of the … [Read more...] about Johnston wrestlers top Centennial, but Jaguars could get rematch at regional dual
Jaguars, Hawkettes to host regional semifinals on Feb. 17
The Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball team won't even have to leave its own gym in order to qualify for the Class 5A state tournament at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines. The fifth-ranked Jaguars earned a No. 1 seed in Region 5 after posting a 50-42 overtime victory against Des Moines East on Tuesday at Centennial. They raised their record to 15-3 on the … [Read more...] about Jaguars, Hawkettes to host regional semifinals on Feb. 17
Centennial girls rally past East in OT, celebrate Senior Night with victory
Down by seven points with less than 4 minutes left to play, the Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball team was in danger of suffering a rare home-court loss on its Senior Night. But Chloe Olson refused to let it happen. The senior forward scored four points down the stretch to help force overtime, then added a pair of free throws in the extra period as … [Read more...] about Centennial girls rally past East in OT, celebrate Senior Night with victory
Centennial boys hit 10 3-pointers, roll to victory over winless Scarlets
The Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball players were anxious to put Friday's loss to Ankeny behind them. The Jaguars found a good opponent in Des Moines East to do just that. Centennial jumped out to an early 10-0 lead, built a 19-point halftime advantage and rolled to a 77-33 victory over the visiting Scarlets in a CIML non-conference game on … [Read more...] about Centennial boys hit 10 3-pointers, roll to victory over winless Scarlets
Centennial girls build big lead, then hold off Mohawks
One of the state's best girls' basketball players scored 25 points on Tuesday in a game against Ankeny Centennial. It still wasn't nearly enough. The eighth-ranked Jaguars traveled to Mason City for a CIML non-conference contest and came away with a 59-40 victory over the Mohawks, who are ranked seventh in Class 4A. Centennial relied … [Read more...] about Centennial girls build big lead, then hold off Mohawks
Jaguars overcome bus trouble, slow start to defeat Mason City
It took the Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball team a little longer than expected to make its trip to Mason City on Tuesday. "There was something wrong with the bus, and we had to pull off the road on the way up there," said Centennial coach Bob Fontana. "We didn't get there until there was 4 minutes left in the first half of the girls' game." It also … [Read more...] about Jaguars overcome bus trouble, slow start to defeat Mason City
Valley wrestlers record 8 pins, roll to 51-22 victory over Jaguars
Coming off an emotional week, the Ankeny Centennial wrestlers didn't have much energy left for Tuesday's dual meet at fourth-ranked Valley. The Jaguars won only five of the 14 matches and suffered a 51-22 loss in a CIML Central Conference matchup. Eight of the Tigers' nine victories came by fall. "We were pretty flat," said Centennial coach Jay Groth, … [Read more...] about Valley wrestlers record 8 pins, roll to 51-22 victory over Jaguars
Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Colin Honderd, Ankeny Centennial wrestling
Colin Honderd is the Ankeny Fanatic prep of the week sponsored by Revive Clinic and Spa. The senior has helped the Ankeny Centennial wrestling team to a 20-6 record. Honderd is currently ranked fifth in Class 3A at 182 pounds. He has compiled a 29-4 mark. Here is some inside info on Honderd: What has been the highlight of your season? Defeating … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Colin Honderd, Ankeny Centennial wrestling
Centennial edges Hawks in heated rematch at Dave Ewing Duals
The emotions ran high during the Dave Ewing Duals on Saturday at Ankeny High School. The host Hawks collided with crosstown rival Ankeny Centennial for the second time in three days--this time in the fourth round of the eight-team tournament. The rematch of the Jaguars' 43-25 victory on Thursday nearly ended with a brawl. Ankeny's Spencer Anderson … [Read more...] about Centennial edges Hawks in heated rematch at Dave Ewing Duals
Olson, Jaguars muscle their way past Valley girls
Ankeny Centennial's Chloe Olson spends most of her time in the summer on the softball field, hitting long home runs for the Jaguars. In the winter, her strength carries over to the basketball court. The senior post player scored a career-high 19 points and grabbed 13 rebounds to lead the eighth-ranked Jaguars to a 63-57 victory over No. 15 Valley on … [Read more...] about Olson, Jaguars muscle their way past Valley girls
Williams, Valley boys halt Jaguars’ winning streak
Trayvon Williams showed why he was the Class 4A runner-up in the high jump last spring. The Valley junior leaped high to block a potential game-winning shot by Hunter Strait in the final seconds of Friday's boys' basketball game at Ankeny Centennial, allowing the Tigers to escape with a 43-41 victory. "Their length and athleticism gave us some … [Read more...] about Williams, Valley boys halt Jaguars’ winning streak
Jaguars spoil Ankeny’s Senior Night with 43-25 victory over Hawks
On a night when Ankeny's wrestling seniors were recognized, crosstown rival Ankeny Centennial stole the spotlight. The visiting Jaguars racked up six falls and rolled to a 43-25 victory in a CIML Central Conference dual meet on Thursday. The win avenged last year's 28-26 loss to the Hawks. "That loss was a very big motivating factor because we beat … [Read more...] about Jaguars spoil Ankeny’s Senior Night with 43-25 victory over Hawks
Williams makes her season debut as Centennial girls rout Roughriders
It didn't take long for Keanna Williams to show that her surgically-repaired right knee is as good as new. After checking into a game for the first time this season, the Ankeny Centennial point guard stole the ball near midcourt with about 1 minute left in the first quarter of Tuesday's CIML non-conference contest against visiting Des Moines … [Read more...] about Williams makes her season debut as Centennial girls rout Roughriders
Red-hot Jaguars top Roosevelt, post their ninth victory in the last 10 games
The Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball team overcame a slow start to defeat visiting Des Moines Roosevelt, 53-44, in a CIML non-conference game on Tuesday. The Jaguars battled back from an early 16-12 deficit to extend their winning streak to six games. They won for the ninth time in their last 10 contests while raising their record to 9-3 … [Read more...] about Red-hot Jaguars top Roosevelt, post their ninth victory in the last 10 games
‘Rivalry Week’ continues: A closer look at Thursday’s Ankeny vs. Centennial dual
Saturday's Bob Sharp Invitational wrestling tournament was just the beginning of what Colin Honderd calls "Rivalry Week". The fifth-ranked Honderd won an individual title at 182 pounds to help Ankeny Centennial to the team crown for the fourth straight year. The Jaguars finished with 217.5 points, while host Ankeny placed third in the 10-team field with … [Read more...] about ‘Rivalry Week’ continues: A closer look at Thursday’s Ankeny vs. Centennial dual
Centennial boys top Warriors, take sole possession of league lead
Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball coach Bob Fontana would rather qualify for the state tournament than win a conference title. If his team continues to play like it did on Friday night, the Jaguars just might be able to accomplish both of those things. Centennial relied on a balanced scoring attack and a stingy defense to beat visiting Waukee, 62-55, … [Read more...] about Centennial boys top Warriors, take sole possession of league lead
Jaguars hold off late Waukee charge, move into tie for first place
Sydney Wycoff was relieved to hear that teammates Rachel Schon and Alexandria Keahna-Harris would be returning to action for Friday's showdown against visiting Waukee. "I was so excited when they said they were playing," Wycoff said of the two post players. "It just helps so much with that inside-out game, especially because we had eight … [Read more...] about Jaguars hold off late Waukee charge, move into tie for first place
Truman State coach watches Strait, Centennial boys roll past Rams
Hunter Strait picked a good time to have one of his best games of the season. The senior point guard had 21 points, five rebounds and two steals to lead the Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball team to a 61-33 victory over host Southeast Polk on Tuesday. Afterwards, Strait received a visit from Truman State head coach Chris Foster, his future college … [Read more...] about Truman State coach watches Strait, Centennial boys roll past Rams