Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer standout Evan Larson will sign a letter of intent with Grinnell College on Wednesday afternoon. "After a long recruiting and admissions process, I finally made a decision!" Larson said. "I will be attending and playing at Grinnell College!" Larson, a senior defender, has helped the fifth-ranked Jaguars to a 13-3 record … [Read more...] about “I finally made a decision!”: Centennial defender Larson to play for Grinnell
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Jaguars oust Council Bluffs Lincoln, then fall to No. 5 Johnston in regional final
The Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team advanced to the final of a Class 2A regional team tournament on Tuesday before dropping a 5-1 decision at fifth-ranked Johnston. The Jaguars, who earlier posted a 5-0 win over Council Bluffs Lincoln in the semifinal round, finished with a 9-4 record. "Although our team season is over, I am very proud of the … [Read more...] about Jaguars oust Council Bluffs Lincoln, then fall to No. 5 Johnston in regional final
‘We were a completely different team’: Jaguars dominate 2nd half, top Dowling
In the first half of Tuesday's non-conference game at Dowling Catholic, the Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team looked a lot like the same squad that dropped a 3-1 decision to Waukee Northwest on Friday. The fifth-ranked Jaguars were probably fortunate to be tied, 1-1, at the half. "It was a continuation of not great soccer from the Northwest game," … [Read more...] about ‘We were a completely different team’: Jaguars dominate 2nd half, top Dowling
History-making Hawkettes advance to team state for first time in AHS history
It's been a storybook season for the Ankeny girls' tennis team. And it got even better on Tuesday. The seventh-ranked Hawkettes posted a 5-1 victory over No. 10 Urbandale in the final of a Class 2A regional team tournament at Ames. The win allowed Ankeny to advance to the state team tournament for the first time ever. "Seniors Tori Johnson and Anna … [Read more...] about History-making Hawkettes advance to team state for first time in AHS history
‘My dad was actually very surprised’: Winkel to play for his father, Grand View
Grand View men's golf coach Chris Winkel didn't think that his son, Jack, wanted to play for the Vikings. In the end, though, the Ankeny Centennial senior decided to stay close to home. Jack picked Grand View over Upper Iowa and Northern Iowa. "My dad was actually very surprised to hear I wanted to play for him," said Jack. "The main reason I decided … [Read more...] about ‘My dad was actually very surprised’: Winkel to play for his father, Grand View
‘We have a lot of new faces’: The next era for Ankeny baseball begins Wednesday
A year ago, the Ankeny baseball team pounded many of its opponents with one of the state's best offensive attacks. This year's squad will rely a lot more on the Hawks' pitching staff. Ankeny returns four key pitchers from a team that posted a 32-7 record and won the CIML Iowa Conference title with a perfect 20-0 mark. Seniors Samuel Andrews, Easton … [Read more...] about ‘We have a lot of new faces’: The next era for Ankeny baseball begins Wednesday
Joensen leads Jaguars past Mason City in final dual meet of regular season
Olivia Joensen earned medalist honors for the first time in her career on Monday while leading the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team to a 185-232 victory over visiting Mason City. Joensen and teammate Vivian Wilson each shot a 9-over-par 45 on the front nine at Briarwood Golf Club. Joensen was the medalist on a cardoff--she had a bogey on the par-4, No. … [Read more...] about Joensen leads Jaguars past Mason City in final dual meet of regular season
Short-handed Hawkettes shoot 394, take 5th in S.E. Polk Invite at Copper Creek
Despite using only four players, the Ankeny girls' golf team placed fifth in the Southeast Polk Invitational on Monday at Copper Creek. The Hawkettes posted a score of 394. It was their first sub-400 round since April 29 at Willow Creek, where Ankeny will return on Wednesday for a Class 4A regional meet. "I was very excited for the girls," said Ankeny … [Read more...] about Short-handed Hawkettes shoot 394, take 5th in S.E. Polk Invite at Copper Creek
Ex-Centennial point guard Crews to play basketball at DMACC (Boone)
Former Ankeny Centennial basketball star Jaron Crews is headed back to central Iowa. After spending a year at Don Bosco Prep in Crown Point, Ind., Crews has committed to play for DMACC (Boone) next season. "It was between DMACC and Kirkwood," said Crews, who announced his decision via Twitter on Sunday. "I took visits and worked out at both (schools) … [Read more...] about Ex-Centennial point guard Crews to play basketball at DMACC (Boone)
Ankeny Fanatic Preps of the Week: Jamison Patton and Isaiah Valentine
Senior Isaiah Valentine of Ankeny Centennial and junior Jamison Patton of Ankeny have both qualified for the state track meet in the jumping events. Valentine placed second in the long jump on Thursday in a state qualifying meet at Fort Dodge. He recorded a personal best of 22 feet 1.5 inches. Patton, meanwhile, took second in the high jump at Johnston … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Preps of the Week: Jamison Patton and Isaiah Valentine
Jaguars’ loss to Waukee Northwest likely won’t be damaging in big picture
Some losses are more damaging than others. Friday's 3-1 loss to visiting Waukee Northwest probably won't cost the Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team much of anything. "These games, because the substate seedings are already out, really don't have a ton of meaning," said Centennial coach Brian Duax. "The only meaning they really have is for seeding at … [Read more...] about Jaguars’ loss to Waukee Northwest likely won’t be damaging in big picture
CONFERENCE CHAMPS: Hawks finish perfect league season with win at Ames
After beating Waukee Northwest in overtime on Tuesday, the Ankeny boys' soccer team didn't want to share the CIML Iowa Conference title with the Wolves. The second-ranked Hawks made sure that wouldn't happen with a 3-1 victory on Friday at No. 15 Ames. The win clinched the outright league crown. "It was good to get the result from a well-organized and … [Read more...] about CONFERENCE CHAMPS: Hawks finish perfect league season with win at Ames
Jaguars beat one Lincoln (D.M.), will face another one (Council Bluffs) on Tuesday
The Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team didn't waste any time on Saturday. The Jaguars cruised to a 5-0 victory over visiting Des Moines Lincoln in a Class 2A regional quarterfinal. "We hit five wins in singles, so we didn't have to go to doubles," said Centennial coach Alli Gustafson. Esther Guan, Jenna Benkufsky, Ara Lofgren, Morgan DenBeste and … [Read more...] about Jaguars beat one Lincoln (D.M.), will face another one (Council Bluffs) on Tuesday
Miller Time: Ankeny sprinter looks to sweep 100, 200 and 400 in Class 4A
Ankeny senior Tyrese Miller will try to accomplish a rare feat at the coed state track meet next week. The standout sprinter, who won Drake Relays titles last month in both the 100 and 400, will try to capture Class 4A crowns in those two events as well as the 200. He is one of only three athletes in Class 4A to qualify in all three of those … [Read more...] about Miller Time: Ankeny sprinter looks to sweep 100, 200 and 400 in Class 4A
Hawkettes score late goals to beat Ames, earn share of conference title
The Ankeny girls' soccer team got the help that it needed on Friday. While the fourth-ranked Hawkettes closed out their regular season with a 3-0 victory over visiting Ames, No. 5 Waukee Northwest posted a 1-0 win over No. 3 Ankeny Centennial to forge a likely three-way tie for the CIML Iowa Conference championship. Both Ankeny and Centennial finished … [Read more...] about Hawkettes score late goals to beat Ames, earn share of conference title
Wolves end Centennial winning streak, force Jaguars to share league crown
The CIML Iowa Conference boasts three of the top five girls' soccer teams in Class 3A. It seems only fitting that the three squads will now likely share the league crown. Fifth-ranked Waukee Northwest bounced back from Tuesday's shootout loss to No. 4 Ankeny with a 1-0 victory over No. 3 Ankeny Centennial on Friday at Northwest. The loss ended a … [Read more...] about Wolves end Centennial winning streak, force Jaguars to share league crown
Centennial girls place 2nd, while Jaguar boys finish 4th at Fort Dodge SQM
On a hot and humid night at Fort Dodge, the Ankeny Centennial girls' track team accomplished all of its goals--and then some--in a Class 4A state qualifying meet. The Jaguars placed second among eight teams with 142 points. Ames won the team title with 160.5. "It was a great meet for us," said Centennial girls' coach Andrew Kruzich. "We really exceeded … [Read more...] about Centennial girls place 2nd, while Jaguar boys finish 4th at Fort Dodge SQM
‘We are so excited!”: Ankeny boys, girls earn runner-up finishes at Johnston SQM
The Ankeny boys' and girls' track teams are heading into next week's state meet with a lot of momentum. Both squads placed second in a Class 4A state qualifying meet on Thursday at Johnston. More importantly, the Hawks and Hawkettes automatically qualified for state in numerous events. "I'm very happy with where we are sitting heading into the state … [Read more...] about ‘We are so excited!”: Ankeny boys, girls earn runner-up finishes at Johnston SQM
Hawkette golfers cap off busy week with 5th-place finish at Bowman Invitational
The Ankeny girls' golf team needs some time to regroup. Playing for the third time in four days, the Hawkettes placed fifth among 10 teams in the Turk Bowman Invitational on Thursday at Veenker Golf Course in Ames. "It was another hot day to play some golf, but the girls have certainly adjusted to the heat and played well!" said Ankeny coach Seth … [Read more...] about Hawkette golfers cap off busy week with 5th-place finish at Bowman Invitational
Smith, Ankeny doubles team earn regional titles, advance to state tourney
A year ago, Megan Sommerfeld advanced to the girls' state tennis tournament in singles, becoming Ankeny's first qualifier since the split into two high schools. Now, the seventh-ranked Hawkettes have achieved some more historic feats. Freshman Kira Smith won a Class 2A regional singles title on Wednesday at Ames, while the Ankeny doubles team of Anna … [Read more...] about Smith, Ankeny doubles team earn regional titles, advance to state tourney