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‘I couldn’t be happier for them’: Jaguars hold off Ames, Lipsey to earn first victory

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For the first time this season, the Ankeny Centennial football team lined up in the victory formation at the end of Friday's homecoming game against Ames. The Jaguars milked the final seconds off the clock to preserve a 21-17 triumph at Ankeny Stadium. "Our kids played great," said Centennial co-head coach Ryan Pezzetti. "I couldn't be happier for … [Read more...] about ‘I couldn’t be happier for them’: Jaguars hold off Ames, Lipsey to earn first victory

McMahon moves up to No. 1 spot in Class 4A rankings; Vicker No. 3 among boys

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Ankeny's Lauren McMahon and Ankeny Centennial's Gabriel Vicker have yet to lose a cross country race this season. Their dominant performances are reflected in the latest Class 4A individual rankings by the Iowa Association of Track Coaches. McMahon, who has won all three of her races in convincing fashion, is now No. 1 in the girls' rankings. "I was … [Read more...] about McMahon moves up to No. 1 spot in Class 4A rankings; Vicker No. 3 among boys

‘I like where our team is at’: Jaguars romp past Ottumwa, improve record to 9-1

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For the last few weeks, the Ankeny Centennial volleyball players have tried not to look ahead to Tuesday's showdown against second-ranked Ankeny. Now, the Jaguars can finally focus on their crosstown rival. No. 5 Centennial improved its record to 9-1 with a 25-17, 26-24, 25-16 victory at Ottumwa in a non-conference match on Thursday. The Bulldogs … [Read more...] about ‘I like where our team is at’: Jaguars romp past Ottumwa, improve record to 9-1

Hawk golfers defend their S.E. Polk title, remain unbeaten on the season

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Even when the Ankeny boys' golf team doesn't play its best, the Hawks are still tough to beat. Third-ranked Ankeny easily won the Southeast Polk Invitational on Wednesday at Copper Creek, posting a 293 total to claim the title for the second straight year. The host Rams placed second in the nine-team field with a 308. Ankeny remained unbeaten on the … [Read more...] about Hawk golfers defend their S.E. Polk title, remain unbeaten on the season

Ankeny volleyball team rolls past Fort Dodge on emotional Senior Night

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Tuesday was an emotional night for McKenna Scheib and the other seniors on the Ankeny volleyball team. It didn't show, though, on the court. The second-ranked Hawkettes rolled to a 25-8, 25-8, 25-10 victory over visiting Fort Dodge on their Senior Night. "It really was emotional because we have become so connected as a team that it's going to be … [Read more...] about Ankeny volleyball team rolls past Fort Dodge on emotional Senior Night

Ankeny phenom Johnson ranked No. 40 softball prospect in Class of 2024

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Ankeny catcher Cassie Johnson emerged as one of the state's best young softball players during the 2020 season. Now, she's been recognized as one of the top players in the country. Johnson, a freshman, was ranked 40th in a top 100 ranking of the nation's best softball prospects in the Class of 2024. "I am so grateful to everyone that has helped me … [Read more...] about Ankeny phenom Johnson ranked No. 40 softball prospect in Class of 2024

Brecht, Hansen named Great American Rivalry Series Scholar Athletes

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Seniors Brody Brecht of Ankeny and Zach Hansen of Ankeny Centennial have been named Great American Rivalry Series Scholar Athletes for 2020. Recipients of the GARS Scholar Athlete Award are chosen annually as part of the Great American Rivalry Series which will be activating the program at its 1,000th Rivalry game this fall. Scholar Athlete Award winners … [Read more...] about Brecht, Hansen named Great American Rivalry Series Scholar Athletes

Jaguars sweep Marshalltown, gear up for showdowns against Ottumwa, Ankeny

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A balanced offensive attack and an effective defense helped the Ankeny Centennial volleyball team to a sweep at Marshalltown on Tuesday. The fifth-ranked Jaguars posted a 25-18, 25-16, 25-13 victory in the CIML Iowa Conference match. They improved to 2-0 in the league and 8-1 overall, while Marshalltown's records fell to 0-1 and 3-5. "It was a great … [Read more...] about Jaguars sweep Marshalltown, gear up for showdowns against Ottumwa, Ankeny

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Caroline Walker, Ankeny girls’ swimming

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Sophomore Caroline Walker is a member of the Ankeny girls' swimming team. She has helped the fifth-ranked Hawkettes to a 3-0 dual record. In Ankeny's last meet on Sept. 15, Walker placed second in the 100 butterfly with a time of 1:04.15, losing to Fort Dodge's Grace Hartley by one-hundredth of a second. Still, she helped the Hawkettes to a 134-47 victory … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Caroline Walker, Ankeny girls’ swimming

‘We are on the right track’: Jaguars shoot 306 to win Turk Bowman Invitational title

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Earlier this month, the Ankeny Centennial boys' golf team struggled to a 329 total in the Ames Quadrangular at Veenker Golf Course. On Tuesday, the sixth-ranked Jaguars played the same course with much better results. Centennial shot a 306 to win the Turk Bowman Invitational over four other teams. Indianola was the runner-up with a 324. "The boys … [Read more...] about ‘We are on the right track’: Jaguars shoot 306 to win Turk Bowman Invitational title

After missing her junior season, Ankeny golfer Webb commits to William Jewell

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Ankeny golfer Jaci Webb didn't get a chance to impress college coaches with a strong junior season. She still landed a scholarship anyway. Webb has verbally committed to play for William Jewell College, an NCAA Division II program in Liberty, Mo. She announced her decision via Twitter earlier on Tuesday. "I am very excited to announce that I have … [Read more...] about After missing her junior season, Ankeny golfer Webb commits to William Jewell

Hawks capture 3rd straight Indianola crown, while Centennial places 2nd

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Hunter Johnson and the undefeated Ankeny boys' golf team earned a threepeat on Monday. Johnson carded a 1-under-par 70 to lead the third-ranked Hawks to the Indianola Invitational title at the Indianola Country Club for the third straight year. It was also Johnson's third consecutive individual victory. "I really like the golf course," said Johnson. … [Read more...] about Hawks capture 3rd straight Indianola crown, while Centennial places 2nd

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Griffin Neal, Ankeny Centennial football

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Senior nose guard Griffin Neal is a member of the Ankeny Centennial football team. He made 2.5 tackles, including a sack, and also recovered a fumble in the Jaguars' 14-7 loss at ninth-ranked Johnston on Friday. Neal has racked up 11 tackles on the season. Nine of them have been solo stops. Here is some inside info on Neal: I know your team doesn't … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Griffin Neal, Ankeny Centennial football

A sign of progress: Jaguars battle No. 9 Johnston down to the wire before falling

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If the Ankeny Centennial football team continues to improve over the next three weeks, the Jaguars could be a dangerous opponent in the upcoming Class 4A playoffs--despite entering the postseason with a losing record. Centennial battled ninth-ranked Johnston down to the wire on Friday before falling to the Dragons, 14-7, at Johnston Stadium. The Jaguars … [Read more...] about A sign of progress: Jaguars battle No. 9 Johnston down to the wire before falling

Hawk golfers stay unbeaten, claim Joe August Invitational crown by 16 strokes

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The biggest goal for the Ankeny boys' golf team is to qualify for the Class 4A state meet and potentially contend for the school's first title. It was never the Hawks' goal to go undefeated this season. But with each and every meet, Ankeny is moving closer to achieving that rare feat. The third-ranked Hawks easily won the Joe August Invitational on … [Read more...] about Hawk golfers stay unbeaten, claim Joe August Invitational crown by 16 strokes

Bauer, Brecht lead the way as Hawks pummel Council Bluffs Jefferson

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It tells you something about the talent on the Ankeny football team that Council Bluffs Jefferson coach Brant Anderson was actually pleased by his squad's performance in a 68-0 loss to the fourth-ranked Hawks on Friday at Wickersham Stadium. “Shockingly enough, we made a few strides,” Anderson told The Daily Nonpareil afterwards. “We were able to get a … [Read more...] about Bauer, Brecht lead the way as Hawks pummel Council Bluffs Jefferson

‘We are continuing to improve’: Ankeny girls sweep their way past Indianola

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The Ankeny volleyball team can defeat its opponents in a lot of different ways. Thursday's match at Indianola proved that. The second-ranked Hawkettes rolled to a 25-13, 25-15, 25-14 victory in the non-conference match. They improved to 8-2 on the season, while the Indians dropped to 4-8. "It was a solid performance by the Hawkettes," said Ankeny … [Read more...] about ‘We are continuing to improve’: Ankeny girls sweep their way past Indianola

McMahon stays unbeaten, leads Ankeny girls to their first team crown since 2015

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Lauren McMahon was in the seventh grade the last time that the Ankeny girls' cross country team captured an invitational title. On Thursday, the senior led the way as the Hawkettes ended that drought. McMahon raced to her third consecutive victory this season and Ankeny won the B Division of the Rich Engel Classic at Cedar Falls. The Hawkettes earned … [Read more...] about McMahon stays unbeaten, leads Ankeny girls to their first team crown since 2015

Hawk golfers top Marshalltown by 14 shots, claim 2nd straight dual-meet title

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There was no way the Ankeny boys' golf team was going to let its final home dual meet go to waste. The Hawks, who are ranked third overall in Class 4A, posted a 145-159 victory over Marshalltown on Thursday at Otter Creek. They finished with a 5-0 record in the CIML Iowa Conference, capturing their second straight dual-meet crown. "I was very happy … [Read more...] about Hawk golfers top Marshalltown by 14 shots, claim 2nd straight dual-meet title