A late rally by the Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball team came up short on Saturday when the Jaguars simply ran out of time. Sixth-ranked Centennial held No. 3 Davenport North scoreless over the last 4 minutes, but the Jaguars managed just five points during that stretch and couldn't get the ball back in the final seconds, resulting in a 40-37 loss in … [Read more...] about Jaguars battle No. 3 Davenport North to the wire before dropping 40-37 decision
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No. 1 Waukee boys stay unbeaten in CIML Conference with win at Centennial
A week ago, the Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball team made a statement with a victory over defending Class 4A state champion Valley. On Friday at Centennial, another CIML Conference contender made a statement of its own. Top-ranked Waukee pulled away in the second half for a 70-51 win, holding the Jaguars to their lowest point total of the season. … [Read more...] about No. 1 Waukee boys stay unbeaten in CIML Conference with win at Centennial
Pratt’s foul trouble proves costly as Jags fall to Waukee for 4th consecutive loss
When Ankeny Centennial's Jaeden Pratt went to the bench with her third foul during the first half of Friday's game against visiting Waukee, the CIML Conference girls' basketball contest started to slip away from the sixth-ranked Jaguars. No. 5 Waukee extended its lead to 27-18 at halftime and went on to post a 51-37 victory over Centennial, which has now … [Read more...] about Pratt’s foul trouble proves costly as Jags fall to Waukee for 4th consecutive loss
‘Our girls really showed some character’: Ankeny places 4th at Battle of Waterloo
A loss to the eventual champions was the only blemish for the Ankeny girls' wrestling team on Thursday at the Battle of Waterloo. Ankeny defeated its first two opponents in Bracket C competition before dropping a 51-29 decision to Cedar Falls. The Tigers went on to beat Bettendorf and Waverly-Shell Rock to win the tournament. Coach Dustin Roland's team … [Read more...] about ‘Our girls really showed some character’: Ankeny places 4th at Battle of Waterloo
‘We played really connected’: Red-hot Winkel, Centennial boys crush Johnston
There was no letdown for Luke Winkel and the Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball team. Coming off a win Friday against defending Class 4A state champion Valley, the Jaguars got a career-high 32 points from Winkel and rolled to a 76-49 victory at Johnston on Tuesday. "We definitely couldn't get too comfortable because Johnston's a really good team, and … [Read more...] about ‘We played really connected’: Red-hot Winkel, Centennial boys crush Johnston
‘We had a real matchup problem’: No. 1 Johnston hands Jaguars 3rd straight loss
The search for more offensive production continues for the Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball team. The fifth-ranked Jaguars shot just 31.8 percent (14-of-44) and dropped a 64-37 decision at No. 1 Johnston on Tuesday, suffering a third straight loss for only the third time in program history. They have averaged just 31.7 points over the last three games, … [Read more...] about ‘We had a real matchup problem’: No. 1 Johnston hands Jaguars 3rd straight loss
‘Team-first attitude’ pays off as Ankeny girls post 54-24 victory over S.E. Polk
Ankeny girls' wrestling coach Dustin Roland made some changes to his lineup for Tuesday's dual meet against visiting Southeast Polk. The revamped lineup produced a 54-24 victory over the Rams in the CIML Conference matchup. "Our girls really showed a team-first attitude when we told seven girls they were wrestling up a weight or not going to be in the … [Read more...] about ‘Team-first attitude’ pays off as Ankeny girls post 54-24 victory over S.E. Polk
Ankeny girls place 6th at Saydel Invite, will host CIML dual vs. S.E. Polk Tuesday
The Ankeny girls' wrestling squad placed sixth among 25 teams in the Saydel Invitational on Monday, finishing with 102 points. Ankeny coach Dustin Roland didn't enter a full lineup with his team slated to host Southeast Polk in a CIML Conference dual meet on Tuesday. None of the team's four ranked wrestlers competed. Ankeny was led by Aliayah Shade, … [Read more...] about Ankeny girls place 6th at Saydel Invite, will host CIML dual vs. S.E. Polk Tuesday
‘We had a great day’: Ankeny girls rely on depth to capture Centennial Duals title
The depth of the Ankeny girls' wrestling team paid off on Saturday at the Ankeny Centennial Duals. Ankeny coach Dustin Roland used a variety of lineups throughout the meet, but his team just kept on winning. Roland's squad went a perfect 5-0 to capture the tournament crown at Northview Middle School. "We had a great day," said Roland. "I was proud of … [Read more...] about ‘We had a great day’: Ankeny girls rely on depth to capture Centennial Duals title
‘We can definitely be a contender’: Jags shut down defending 4A state champs
Most December high school basketball games don't carry a lot of significance. That wasn't the case on Friday for the Ankeny Centennial boys' squad. The Jaguars needed to protect their home court in the rugged CIML Conference, and they also had a chance to make a statement with a victory over preseason No. 1 Valley. Centennial delivered on both … [Read more...] about ‘We can definitely be a contender’: Jags shut down defending 4A state champs
‘We struggled to get points’: Jaguars tumble to No. 2 Valley in defensive battle
The Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball team just couldn't find the basket. The fifth-ranked Jaguars shot just 21.7 percent from the field (10-of-46) and lost to No. 2 Valley, 35-24, in a CIML Conference game on Friday at Centennial. It was the team's lowest offensive output in program history under coach Scott DeJong. The previous low was 26 points in … [Read more...] about ‘We struggled to get points’: Jaguars tumble to No. 2 Valley in defensive battle
‘We set the tone right off the bat’: Jaguars build big lead, roll past Iowa City Liberty
Coming off a tough loss on Friday at Dowling Catholic, the Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball team got off to a fast start on Tuesday and never looked back. The Jaguars jumped out to a 22-5 lead in the first quarter against visiting Iowa City Liberty, built a 45-17 halftime advantage and rolled to a 70-48 victory in a non-conference game. "I thought we … [Read more...] about ‘We set the tone right off the bat’: Jaguars build big lead, roll past Iowa City Liberty
Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Haylee McGrew, Ankeny girls’ wrestling
Junior Haylee McGrew led the Ankeny girls' wrestling team to a fourth-place finish in the Dan Gable Donnybrook on Thursday and Friday at Xtream Arena in Coralville. McGrew placed second at 155 pounds. She currently boasts an 11-1 record. Here is some inside info on McGrew: What was your goal going into the tournament? Did you think you had a chance … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Haylee McGrew, Ankeny girls’ wrestling
McGrew earns runner-up honors, leads Ankeny to 4th-place finish at Donnybrook
The level of competition in the Dan Gable Donnybrook was every bit as tough as Dustin Roland expected. His Ankeny girls' wrestling team placed fourth among 43 squads in the two-day event that concluded on Friday at Xtream Arena in Coralville. Ankeny finished with 338 points. The tournament featured many of the top wrestlers in the Midwest. Decorah … [Read more...] about McGrew earns runner-up honors, leads Ankeny to 4th-place finish at Donnybrook
‘They took the fight to us and we just didn’t respond’: Dowling boys top Jaguars
(Story by Gabe Ploeger) The Dowling Catholic boys' basketball team got off to a hot start Friday and never cooled off. The Maroons made 5-of-8 3-point shots in the first quarter and went on to beat visiting Ankeny Centennial, 79-64, in a CIML Conference game. Both teams are now 1-1 in the league and overall. “Down 33 to 11 in the first half…we just … [Read more...] about ‘They took the fight to us and we just didn’t respond’: Dowling boys top Jaguars
‘Give Dowling credit’: No. 6 Maroons hand cold-shooting Centennial its first loss
(Story by Gabe Ploeger) The Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball team just couldn’t get the shots to fall. Sixth-ranked Dowling Catholic outscored No. 2 Centennial in all four quarters and cruised to a 60-34 win over the visiting Jaguars on Friday. The Maroons bounced back from a 55-42 loss to No. 5 Valley on Tuesday, which could be a sign of things to … [Read more...] about ‘Give Dowling credit’: No. 6 Maroons hand cold-shooting Centennial its first loss
‘It was a good road win’: Centennial boys top Urbandale on Fontana’s birthday
Bob Fontana celebrated his birthday on Tuesday with a season-opening victory. His Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball team jumped out to an early lead and led all the way in a 64-51 win at Urbandale in a CIML Conference game. "It was a good road win and a good way to start the season," said Fontana. "You never know what to expect the first game. You're … [Read more...] about ‘It was a good road win’: Centennial boys top Urbandale on Fontana’s birthday
Ankeny girls rack up 7 falls, roll past Valley in CIML Conference opener
The Ankeny girls' wrestling team will find out in the next couple of days where it stands among the state's elite squads. Ankeny coach Dustin Roland was hoping that his team would be tested on Tuesday, but that didn't turn out to be the case. Roland's squad recorded seven falls and won five other matches by forfeit to beat Valley, 72-12, in its CIML … [Read more...] about Ankeny girls rack up 7 falls, roll past Valley in CIML Conference opener
Centennial girls dominate boards, force 26 turnovers in victory at Urbandale
On a night when the shots weren't falling at a high rate for the Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball team, the Jaguars found other ways to dominate their opponent. Fifth-ranked Centennial racked up a 48-19 rebounding advantage and also forced 26 turnovers en route to a 75-33 victory at Urbandale in its CIML Conference opener on Tuesday. The Jaguars … [Read more...] about Centennial girls dominate boards, force 26 turnovers in victory at Urbandale
‘This was a huge win’: Late rally allows Jaguars to knock off No. 2 Pleasant Valley
This wasn't just another November victory for the Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball team. The fifth-ranked Jaguars scored the final nine points of the game and rallied to beat No. 2 Pleasant Valley, 44-40, on Saturday in Cedar Rapids. The contest was part of the 19th Rivalry Saturday held on the campus of Kirkwood Community College. "To go to a … [Read more...] about ‘This was a huge win’: Late rally allows Jaguars to knock off No. 2 Pleasant Valley