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Centennial runners battle Mother Nature at Iowa City West Invitational

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The Ankeny Centennial cross country teams faced some strong competition on Tuesday at the Iowa City West Invitational. The Jaguars were also in a race against Mother Nature. The meet schedule was rearranged in an effort to get both varsity races in before some bad weather was expected to hit the Iowa City area. That strategy was only partly … [Read more...] about Centennial runners battle Mother Nature at Iowa City West Invitational

Gibson to make first bet at Wild Rose sportsbook in Jefferson

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Ankeny native Dennis Gibson will place the first official bet at the state-of-the-art sportsbook at Wild Rose Casino & Resort in Jefferson on Thursday. DraftKings and Wild Rose will be unveiling its sportsbook with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 2 p.m. Wild Rose is located at 777 Wild Rose Road in Jefferson. Gibson, an Iowa State Hall of Famer who … [Read more...] about Gibson to make first bet at Wild Rose sportsbook in Jefferson

Hawkettes commit just 6 hitting errors en route to sweep over Ames

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It didn't matter which player Ankeny volleyball coach Dave Whims put on the court Tuesday night. The Hawkettes continued to sizzle. Fourth-ranked Ankeny dominated the opening set and went on to sweep visiting Ames, 25-6, 25-11, 25-9, in a CIML Central Conference match. The Hawkettes improved to 2-1 in the league and 27-5 overall, while Ames' records … [Read more...] about Hawkettes commit just 6 hitting errors en route to sweep over Ames

‘We just got worked’: Maroons sweep Centennial, take control of league race

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With a big match coming up against its crosstown rival, the Ankeny Centennial volleyball team is searching for some answers. The ninth-ranked Jaguars suffered their third consecutive loss on Tuesday, dropping a 25-19, 25-15, 25-15 decision at No. 5 Dowling Catholic in a showdown for first place in the CIML Central Conference. The Maroons improved to 3-0 … [Read more...] about ‘We just got worked’: Maroons sweep Centennial, take control of league race

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Colin Kadolph, Ankeny football

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Sophomore running back Colin Kadolph has helped the Ankeny football team to a 2-3 record. Kadolph took over the starting spot in Week 3 and immediately became a key contributor for the Hawks. He ran 13 times for 77 yards and a touchdown in his team's 28-27 loss at Cedar Falls on Sept. 13. Kadolph then had a huge game in the Hawks' 28-14 victory over … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Colin Kadolph, Ankeny football

Ellgren earns medalist honors, but short-handed Jaguars fall to Dowling

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' golf team played without one of its most consistent players on Monday. Senior Logan Kinch, who had posted the team's top score at five of the previous seven meets, became ill and was forced to withdraw from a dual meet against Dowling Catholic at The Legacy Golf Club. With only five players competing, Centennial's margin for … [Read more...] about Ellgren earns medalist honors, but short-handed Jaguars fall to Dowling

Hawk golfers win Roughrider Invitational for their 3rd title in 8 days

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The last week of September has been a good one for the Ankeny boys' golf team. The third-ranked Hawks shot a 302 to win the Roughrider Invitational on Monday at Waveland Golf Course. No. 9 Ottumwa placed second in the six-team field with a 306. Ankeny has captured three invitational titles this season--all in the last eight days. The Hawks won the … [Read more...] about Hawk golfers win Roughrider Invitational for their 3rd title in 8 days

Ankeny teams turn in solid performances at Rim Rock Farm Country Classic

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A long trip to Lawrence, Kan., proved to be beneficial for the Ankeny cross country teams. Both the boys' and girls' squads competed in the Rim Rock Farm Country Classic on Saturday at the University of Kansas. Ankeny was one of 45 boys' teams participating in the Crimson Division, while the Hawkettes were among the 38 girls' squads in the field. "Our … [Read more...] about Ankeny teams turn in solid performances at Rim Rock Farm Country Classic

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Madeleine Murphy, Ankeny junior

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Junior Madeleine Murphy placed 87th in the Rim Rock Farm Country Classic on Saturday at Lawrence (Kan.), helping the Ankeny girls' cross country team to an 11th-place finish among 38 squads in the Crimson Division. She posted a time of 21 minutes 46 seconds in the 5k race. Murphy is also a starting outfielder on the Ankeny softball team. She batted .345 … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Madeleine Murphy, Ankeny junior

Jaguars drop matches to St. Teresa’s Academy, Omaha Skutt Catholic

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The Ankeny Centennial volleyball squad traveled to Omaha on Saturday to play two of the best teams in the Midwest. The road trip resulted in a pair of losses for the Jaguars. Centennial, the No. 9 team in Class 5A, began the day with a 25-17, 25-21, 25-15 loss to St. Teresa's Academy of Kansas City (Mo.). The Jaguars then dropped a 25-21, 25-17, … [Read more...] about Jaguars drop matches to St. Teresa’s Academy, Omaha Skutt Catholic

Hawkins hurls 6 TD passes, leads Dutch past Larson’s Duhawks in final matchup

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While preparing for Saturday's game against Loras College, Central College quarterback Blaine Hawkins recognized a familiar name--Riley Larson--in the Duhawks' secondary. "I saw the scouting sheet and I'm like, 'Yeah, I know that guy. I've played against him a lot,'" Hawkins said. "It's probably five or six games now, so it's always fun." The rivalry … [Read more...] about Hawkins hurls 6 TD passes, leads Dutch past Larson’s Duhawks in final matchup

Hawkettes outlast Waverly-Shell Rock to defend Boone Invitational title

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The Ankeny volleyball team continued its winning ways on Saturday by claiming the Boone Invitational title for the second straight year. The fourth-ranked Hawkettes rallied for a 21-25, 25-18, 15-11 victory over Waverly-Shell Rock in the championship match. Waverly-Shell Rock, the No. 7 team in Class 4A, also lost to Ankeny in last year's final after … [Read more...] about Hawkettes outlast Waverly-Shell Rock to defend Boone Invitational title

Centennial defense stifles Marshalltown en route to 42-7 road victory

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Coming into Friday night’s game at Leonard Cole Field, the Marshalltown Bobcats were 4-0 and averaging 34.0 points per game. The Bobcats had yet to allow more than 14 points in any of the four games they had played. Ankeny Centennial completely flipped the script. The Jaguars didn’t allow Marshalltown to get a first down until the fourth quarter and … [Read more...] about Centennial defense stifles Marshalltown en route to 42-7 road victory

Dowling overcomes early deficit, opens district play with 24-14 win over Hawks

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For much of Friday's game against six-time defending Class 4A state champion Dowling Catholic, the Ankeny football team went toe-to-toe with the visiting Maroons. But doing it for the full 48 minutes will be the next challenge for the Hawks. No. 3 Dowling gave up an early touchdown, then responded with 24 unanswered points before holding on to beat No. … [Read more...] about Dowling overcomes early deficit, opens district play with 24-14 win over Hawks

Centennial girls race to victory at Indianola Invite for 4th time in 5 years

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A strong pack of runners lifted the Ankeny Centennial girls' cross country team to the Indianola Invitational title on Thursday at Pickard Park. The eighth-ranked Jaguars placed all seven of their runners in the top 16 and finished with 39 points. They won the crown for the fourth time in five years. Indianola placed second in the nine-team field with … [Read more...] about Centennial girls race to victory at Indianola Invite for 4th time in 5 years

Hawks win S.E. Polk Invite while claiming Central Conference dual-meet crown

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For the second time in three days, the Ankeny boys' golf team captured an invitational title on Wednesday while also claiming the CIML Central Conference dual-meet crown. The fifth-ranked Hawks shot a 300 to win the Southeast Polk Invitational at Copper Creek. They finished four strokes ahead of three other ranked teams--No. 7 Marshalltown, No. 8 Dowling … [Read more...] about Hawks win S.E. Polk Invite while claiming Central Conference dual-meet crown

Hawkettes sweep past Urbandale, but lose Scheib to ankle injury

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The Ankeny volleyball team swept its way to a victory on Tuesday but lost one of its key players in the process. Junior middle hitter McKenna Scheib went down with an injury during the third-ranked Hawkettes' 25-19, 25-19, 25-15 win at Urbandale. She is not expected to play in the Boone Invitational on Saturday. "It was on a play at the net," said … [Read more...] about Hawkettes sweep past Urbandale, but lose Scheib to ankle injury

Mitchell sparks Centennial volleyball team to sweep over Little Cyclones

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If the Ankeny Centennial volleyball team hopes to reach its ultimate goal, the Jaguars will need some other hitters besides Devyn Robinson to step up. On Tuesday night, 10th-ranked Centennial got a huge lift from sophomore Peyton Mitchell as the Jaguars rolled to a 25-12, 25-23, 25-12 victory at Ames. Mitchell pounded eight kills in 11 attacks and hit … [Read more...] about Mitchell sparks Centennial volleyball team to sweep over Little Cyclones