(Story by Stephen McDaniel) After initially leading two sets to none, the Ankeny Centennial volleyball players found themselves with their backs against the wall. The third-ranked Jaguars were just one set away from sweeping No. 9 Waukee Northwest in their home opener on Tuesday. But in a twist of fate, Centennial was a mere one point away from … [Read more...] about ‘I think I’m still in disbelief’: Jaguars rally for improbable win over reigning champs
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‘The key was to stay on our toes’: Scheib, Hawkettes sweep past No. 11 Valley
The Valley volleyball team entered the week on a four-match losing streak. A matchup against fifth-ranked Ankeny was not what the Tigers needed. The visiting Hawkettes rolled to a 25-16, 25-17, 25-19 victory in the CIML Conference opener for both teams on Tuesday. They improved their overall record to 8-1, while No. 11 Valley dropped to 2-6. "The … [Read more...] about ‘The key was to stay on our toes’: Scheib, Hawkettes sweep past No. 11 Valley
Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 273
In the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by Coldwell Banker Mid-America, publisher Dan Holm interviews Ankeny Centennial quarterback/defensive back Chase Kluver and offensive lineman Gavin Humphrey about the Jaguars' season-opening victory over Ankeny. Coldwell Banker realtor Janae Griffith also makes an appearance. … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 273
‘This one feels pretty dang good!’: Ankeny swimmers top 3-time defending champs
This year's Ankeny girls' swimming team looks considerably different than it did last season. CIML Conference rival Waukee also went through some big roster changes in the offseason after the three-time defending state champion split its program into two squads with Waukee Northwest. Ankeny opened the season on Tuesday with a 98-88 victory over … [Read more...] about ‘This one feels pretty dang good!’: Ankeny swimmers top 3-time defending champs
Ankeny Christian wins Centennial Invite; Hawkettes, Jaguars tumble in semifinals
All three of Ankeny's highly-ranked volleyball teams reached the semifinals of the Ankeny Centennial Invitational on Saturday. In the end, the smallest school emerged as the winner of the tournament. Top-ranked Ankeny Christian Academy, the two-time defending state champion in Class 1A, posted a 25-18, 21-25, 15-13 victory over Dowling Catholic in the … [Read more...] about Ankeny Christian wins Centennial Invite; Hawkettes, Jaguars tumble in semifinals