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WHAT A WIN(D)!: Jaguars survive gusty conditions, shootout to beat Urbandale

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer players proved a lot to themselves on Tuesday night. The fourth-ranked Jaguars showed that they can defeat one of the state's best teams while also overcoming some adverse conditions. Playing on its home turf amid strong and gusty winds, Centennial went to a shootout against No. 2 Urbandale and eventually emerged with … [Read more...] about WHAT A WIN(D)!: Jaguars survive gusty conditions, shootout to beat Urbandale

GOTT(CHA) COVERED: Depleted Ankeny stays perfect behind soph’s hat trick

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The Ankeny girls' soccer team played without several varsity regulars on Tuesday night. It turns out that the second-ranked Hawkettes didn't need them. Ankeny got a hat trick from sophomore midfielder Emma Gott and rolled to a 10-0 victory at Ottumwa in a non-conference game. "We had 11 full-time varsity players (available) due to injuries, sickness … [Read more...] about GOTT(CHA) COVERED: Depleted Ankeny stays perfect behind soph’s hat trick

Hawkettes overcome windy conditions, top Fort Dodge in conference opener

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The windy conditions made things difficult for the Ankeny girls' golf team on Tuesday at Otter Creek. The Hawkettes still managed to post a 199-254 victory over Fort Dodge in their CIML Iowa Conference opener. "Once again, I was extremely proud of the way our girls faced the adverse weather conditions and had positive attitudes throughout the … [Read more...] about Hawkettes overcome windy conditions, top Fort Dodge in conference opener

Baier, Winfrey, Hanfelt shine in field events, lead Ankeny to runner-up finish

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A year ago, the Ankeny girls' track team won a state title in the long jump thanks to Shelby Romig, who is now competing for St. Cloud State. This spring, the Hawkettes could contend for even more championships in the field events. Hannah Baier won the discus in the Hi Covey Relays on Tuesday at Ames with a season-best throw of 123 feet. She edged … [Read more...] about Baier, Winfrey, Hanfelt shine in field events, lead Ankeny to runner-up finish

‘The girls were disappointed’: Jaguars fall to Waukee Northwest on Senior Night

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The Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team celebrated its Senior Night on Tuesday at Briarwood Golf Club. Unfortunately, the Jaguars couldn't celebrate a victory, too. Centennial dropped a 181-197 decision to Waukee Northwest in its CIML Iowa Conference opener. The Jaguars were coming off a runner-up finish in the Centennial Invitational on Monday. "The … [Read more...] about ‘The girls were disappointed’: Jaguars fall to Waukee Northwest on Senior Night

Ticket to ‘Pelladise’: Ankeny’s Filling commits to play basketball at Central

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Ankeny senior Jadyn Filling really likes Central College. So much, in fact, that she now has a nickname for the town where Central is located. She calls it Pelladise. "I love the size at Central the most," said Filling, who verbally committed on Tuesday to play for the Dutch women's basketball program. "I had my first visit in August and have been … [Read more...] about Ticket to ‘Pelladise’: Ankeny’s Filling commits to play basketball at Central

Ankeny boys avenge substate loss to Valley behind Newhard’s hat trick

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Monday's game at Valley provided an opportunity for the Ankeny boys' soccer team to avenge last year's season-ending loss. The fifth-ranked Hawks not only got their revenge--they did it by the same score. Lucas Newhard had a hat trick and Ankeny recovered after giving up an early goal to post a 3-1 victory over the Tigers in the non-conference … [Read more...] about Ankeny boys avenge substate loss to Valley behind Newhard’s hat trick

‘We were excited to just play’: Hawkettes blank Fort Dodge in season opener

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The wait was worth it for the Ankeny girls' tennis team. The Hawkettes finally got to open their season on Monday, and they cruised to an 11-0 victory over visiting Fort Dodge in a CIML Iowa Conference matchup at the Prairie Ridge courts. "We were excited to just play a meet after two weeks of postponements," said Ankeny coach Steve Smith. Ankeny … [Read more...] about ‘We were excited to just play’: Hawkettes blank Fort Dodge in season opener

Hawks dominate doubles, open league play with 7-4 victory at Fort Dodge

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A strong performance in doubles allowed the Ankeny boys' tennis team to post a 7-4 victory at Fort Dodge in its CIML Iowa Conference opener on Monday. The two teams split the six singles matches. The Hawks then captured four of the five doubles matches. "It was a good start to the season," said Ankeny coach Ron Miller. "This is the beginning of three … [Read more...] about Hawks dominate doubles, open league play with 7-4 victory at Fort Dodge

Drefke leads Jaguars to runner-up finish at Centennial Invite; Ankeny places 7th

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Some ideal weather conditions greeted the 10 teams that participated in the Ankeny Centennial Invitational girls' golf meet on Monday at Briarwood Golf Club. Temperatures in the 60s with very little wind were a welcome relief following two weeks of cold and rainy weather that made practicing difficult. "What a beautiful day to start off the year!" said … [Read more...] about Drefke leads Jaguars to runner-up finish at Centennial Invite; Ankeny places 7th

Jaguars compete against many of CIML’s top teams at Johnston Invitational

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Monday's Johnston Invitational girls' tennis tournament featured many of the top teams in the CIML. Ankeny Centennial competed in the six-team event along with Dowling Catholic, Southeast Polk, Valley, Waukee and the host Dragons. Each school played a dual meet consisting of a nine-game pro set against the other five squads. "The girls played so well," … [Read more...] about Jaguars compete against many of CIML’s top teams at Johnston Invitational

Hawks stay unbeaten with wins over Indianola, Lincoln at Urbandale Invite

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The fifth-ranked Ankeny boys' soccer team remained unbeaten with a pair of victories on Saturday at the Urbandale Invitational. The Hawks rolled to a 4-0 win over Indianola, then immediately followed with a 2-1 triumph over Des Moines Lincoln. They raised their record to 5-0 on the season. "It was a good day," said Ankeny coach Marcus Varnum. "We … [Read more...] about Hawks stay unbeaten with wins over Indianola, Lincoln at Urbandale Invite

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Esther Guan, Ankeny Centennial girls’ tennis

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Junior Esther Guan is the top returning player for the Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team. She helped the Jaguars to a 9-3 record last season, including a trip to the Class 2A state team tournament. Guan and her sister, Claudia, teamed up for a sixth-place finish in the Class 2A doubles tournament. It equaled the highest doubles finish in school … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Esther Guan, Ankeny Centennial girls’ tennis

Macke wins 800, helps Hawkettes to state’s best time in DMR at Brooks Relays

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The Ankeny girls' track team appears to have a high ceiling. The Hawkettes showed a glimpse of their potential on Saturday in the Brooks Relays at Valley, where they placed fifth in the 11-team field with 81.5 points. "It was a good day," said Ankeny coach Thomas Cotter. "We're starting to put some of the pieces of the puzzle together." Freshman … [Read more...] about Macke wins 800, helps Hawkettes to state’s best time in DMR at Brooks Relays

Hawks win 4×400 relay, place 5th at Brooks Relays; Centennial finishes 8th

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The Ankeny boys' track team placed fifth in the Brooks Relays on Saturday at Valley, while Ankeny Centennial finished eighth in the 11-team field. Iowa City High won the meet with 142 points, edging Dowling Catholic by seven points. The Hawks finished with 60 points. "The guys really competed well," said Ankeny coach Nick Nelson. "We were very excited … [Read more...] about Hawks win 4×400 relay, place 5th at Brooks Relays; Centennial finishes 8th

Victor places 2nd at No. 2 singles; Hawks finish 3rd at Johnston Invitational

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The Ankeny boys' tennis team opened its season on Saturday with a third-place finish in the Johnston Invitational. Waukee won the four-team tournament with 100 points, edging the host Dragons by one point. Ankeny finished with 67 points, three more than Norwalk. "It was all determined by the number of games won," said Ankeny coach Ron Miller. "For our … [Read more...] about Victor places 2nd at No. 2 singles; Hawks finish 3rd at Johnston Invitational

After winning coin flip, Jaguars take the wind, roll to 5-0 triumph over Norwalk

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The opening coin flip proved to be a critical factor in Friday's boys' soccer game between Ankeny Centennial and visiting Norwalk. The Jaguars took advantage of a strong wind to score three goals in the first half and went on to post a 5-0 victory in the non-conference contest. "We had a feeling that the wind was going to die, so if we won the coin … [Read more...] about After winning coin flip, Jaguars take the wind, roll to 5-0 triumph over Norwalk

Martin’s goal in double OT lifts Centennial girls to 1-0 victory at Johnston

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The Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer program has often relied on girls' basketball players to make the quick transition to the soccer pitch in the spring. Meg Brandt helped Centennial to a girls' basketball state title in 2016. She then led the Jaguars to another championship in soccer just a few months later. Current Centennial senior Elle Street has … [Read more...] about Martin’s goal in double OT lifts Centennial girls to 1-0 victory at Johnston