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‘We definitely have a lot of experience’: Loaded Jaguars look to contend in 5A

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Jessica Rinehart has coached a lot of talented volleyball teams at Ankeny Centennial. This year's squad may be one of her most experienced ever. The Jaguars return nearly every player who had a major role on last year's team that posted a 16-10 record and advanced to the state tournament for the seventh time in eight seasons. "We return all of our … [Read more...] about ‘We definitely have a lot of experience’: Loaded Jaguars look to contend in 5A

After McMahon’s departure, Hawkettes look to rebuild around Dosh, Beason

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A year ago, Ankeny's Lauren McMahon emerged from out of nowhere to become one of the state's top girls' cross country runners. Now, as quickly as she arrived on the scene, she is gone. McMahon went out for the sport for the first time and won six of her first seven races before placing sixth in the Class 4A state meet, where she led the Hawkettes to a … [Read more...] about After McMahon’s departure, Hawkettes look to rebuild around Dosh, Beason

Jaguars seek back-to-back trips to state meet for first time in school history

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While dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, the Ankeny Centennial boys' cross country team enjoyed the best season in school history. The Jaguars won a conference title for the first time and went on to place ninth in the Class 4A state meet with 243 points. It was the first top-10 finish for Centennial, which had placed 13th in its only previous … [Read more...] about Jaguars seek back-to-back trips to state meet for first time in school history

A strong group of senior runners to lead the way for Ankeny boys’ squad

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The Ankeny boys' cross country team came up three points shy of qualifying for last year's Class 4A state meet. The Hawks' fourth-place finish in a district meet at Marshalltown has provided a lot of motivation in the offseason. "After a somewhat disappointing finish to our varsity season last year, our guys are really locked in to having a great … [Read more...] about A strong group of senior runners to lead the way for Ankeny boys’ squad

Centennial girls return 4 varsity regulars from last year’s 3rd-place squad

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Coming off the best season in school history, the Ankeny Centennial girls' cross country team enters the 2021 campaign with its largest squad ever under coach Eric Cogdill. The Jaguars boast 78 girls on the roster, including 31 freshmen and nine other first-time competitors. "We have more girls on the team (40) that have never ran a high school cross … [Read more...] about Centennial girls return 4 varsity regulars from last year’s 3rd-place squad

‘We have a great pool of athletes’: AHS swimmers return 10 state qualifiers

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Many of the top performers from last year's Ankeny girls' swimming team are back this season. The Hawkettes have also added some talented newcomers. "We have one of the largest teams I've coached," said longtime Ankeny coach Michelle Stout, who has 45 girls on the roster. "It's common to get a spike in interest in an Olympic year, and this (year) was … [Read more...] about ‘We have a great pool of athletes’: AHS swimmers return 10 state qualifiers

Ankeny Fanatic announces its all-time Ankeny softball team (1st team)

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Ankeny softball star Jenny Voss wanted to end her high school career with another state championship in the summer of 1996. When she found out that legendary coach Dick Rasmussen was going to retire at the end of the season, her motivation to win soared even higher. "After finding out he was retiring, all the things--big and small--just meant that much … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic announces its all-time Ankeny softball team (1st team)

‘The kids were less nervous’: Hawk golfers top Ames behind Hensen, Legg

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Playing on its home course proved to be just what the Ankeny boys' golf team needed. After opening the season on Tuesday with a loss at Marshalltown, the Hawks returned home and posted a 312-323 victory over visiting Ames on Thursday at Otter Creek Golf Course. They evened their record at 1-1 in the CIML Iowa Conference. "It was good to get one in the … [Read more...] about ‘The kids were less nervous’: Hawk golfers top Ames behind Hensen, Legg

Ankeny Fanatic announces its all-time Ankeny softball team (2nd team)

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Earlier this week, Ankeny Fanatic announced the first of three teams that comprise the all-time Ankeny softball team--the 12 players on the third team. Today, we are announcing the second team. The first team will be unveiled by the end of the week. Holly Voss, a standout pitcher and outfielder at Ankeny about three decades ago, is one of the … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic announces its all-time Ankeny softball team (2nd team)

Hachmeister shoots 71 to earn medalist honors, leads Jaguars past Ames

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For the second day in a row, the Ankeny Centennial boys' golf team shot a 303 on its home course and came away with a victory. After winning the Jesse Peck Invitational on Monday, the Jaguars returned to Briarwood Golf Club on Tuesday and posted a 303-346 win over visiting Ames in a CIML Iowa Conference dual meet. "I was very happy with the way the … [Read more...] about Hachmeister shoots 71 to earn medalist honors, leads Jaguars past Ames

Hawk golfers open season with loss to Marshalltown on Bobcats’ home course

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Ankeny boys' golf coach Mike Weddingfeld said last week that he was looking for day-to-day improvement from his inexperienced squad this season. The Hawks certainly have a lot of room for improvement. Ankeny opened its season on Tuesday with a 303-336 loss to Marshalltown in a CIML Iowa Conference dual meet at Elmwood Country Club. The Bobcats have won … [Read more...] about Hawk golfers open season with loss to Marshalltown on Bobcats’ home course

Centennial golfers cruise to 19-stroke victory at Jesse Peck Invitational

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' golf team entered the season with some high hopes. Nothing that happened on Monday will alter those expectations. The Jaguars shot a 303 at Briarwood Golf Club to win their home invitational for the fifth consecutive time. The meet was renamed the Jesse Peck Invitational in honor of the former Centennial standout, who passed … [Read more...] about Centennial golfers cruise to 19-stroke victory at Jesse Peck Invitational

Ankeny Fanatic announces its all-time Ankeny softball team (3rd team)

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No athletic program in Ankeny's history has had more success than the community's softball team. Ankeny High School has won a record 13 state championships, four more than any other program in the state. The Hawkettes have also made 27 state tournament appearances, tied for the third most ever in Iowa. Ankeny enjoyed most of its success under legendary … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic announces its all-time Ankeny softball team (3rd team)

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Jack Winkel, Ankeny Centennial boys’ golf

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Senior Jack Winkel is the top returning player for the Ankeny Centennial boys' golf team. He led the Jaguars last year with a nine-hole average of 38.6 strokes. Winkel, a two-time state qualifier, tied for 29th place in last year's Class 4A state meet. He shot a two-day total of 164 at the Des Moines Golf and Country Club. The Jaguars will open the … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Jack Winkel, Ankeny Centennial boys’ golf

Hawk golfers looking to rebuild after one of best seasons in school history

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During the 2020 season, Ankeny boys' golf coach Mike Weddingfeld enjoyed the luxury of having five experienced seniors in his varsity lineup. That quintet--Hunter Johnson, Joey Newton, Ty Roghair, Dylan Taylor and Corbin Walker--led the Hawks to one of the best seasons in school history. Ankeny went undefeated in conference dual meets for the second … [Read more...] about Hawk golfers looking to rebuild after one of best seasons in school history

Centennial golfers ‘could be as good as if not better than 2015 team’

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Back in 2015, the Ankeny Centennial boys' golf team placed second in the Class 4A state meet under first-year coach Rick Fee. The Jaguars have made three more state-meet appearances since then, but have not placed higher than ninth since that runner-up finish. Fee is hoping that this is the year that Centennial makes another strong bid for a state … [Read more...] about Centennial golfers ‘could be as good as if not better than 2015 team’

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Lincoln Lacey, Ankeny Centennial baseball

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Lacey batted .425 with one home run, a triple and 10 RBIs. On the mound, he posted a 2-4 mark with a 2.03 ERA while racking up 34 strikeouts. Junior pitcher and first baseman Lincoln Lacey helped the Ankeny Centennial baseball team to an 18-18 record this season. Lacey was named to the CIML Iowa Conference second team. "Lincoln was a tremendous … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Lincoln Lacey, Ankeny Centennial baseball