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Fearless Jaguars score twice on corner kicks, top Urbandale in CIML opener

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Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer coach Chris Allen likes the fact that his players are fearless. That mentality paid off in a big way on Tuesday. The seventh-ranked Jaguars scored both of their goals off corner kicks and defeated No. 14 Urbandale, 2-0, in a CIML Conference opener at Centennial. "I think it speaks well of the girls right now," said … [Read more...] about Fearless Jaguars score twice on corner kicks, top Urbandale in CIML opener

‘We got a lot of guys some minutes’: Jags score often in 7-0 win over Mason City

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It didn't take long for the Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team to gain control of Tuesday's non-conference game against visiting Mason City. Isaac Keninger found the net about 1 minute into the contest, the Jaguars added three more goals in the first half and went on to post a 7-0 victory at Northview Middle School. "We worked on some things," said … [Read more...] about ‘We got a lot of guys some minutes’: Jags score often in 7-0 win over Mason City

Toni Dickey Memorial Golf Tournament slated for May 4 at Otter Creek

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The Toni Dickey Memorial Golf Tournament will be held on May 4 at Otter Creek. This is a four-person best shot tournament. Cost is $400 per team. Registration deadline is April 15. Also, hole sponsorships are available for $150. For more information, check out the Toni Dickey Memorial Golf Tournament page on Facebook. Donations are greatly … [Read more...] about Toni Dickey Memorial Golf Tournament slated for May 4 at Otter Creek

‘I’m really proud of our start!’: Ankeny golfers place 3rd at Waukee NW Invite

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The season got off to a rainy start for the Ankeny girls' golf team. The Hawkettes placed third among five squads in the Waukee Northwest Invitational on Monday. The meet was held at The Legacy Golf Club in Norwalk under cool, cloudy and rainy conditions. "Overall, I'm really proud of our start this year!" said Ankeny coach Kelley Emke, who was making … [Read more...] about ‘I’m really proud of our start!’: Ankeny golfers place 3rd at Waukee NW Invite

‘We crushed it!’: Hawks win DMR at DCG, post 3rd-fastest time in U.S. in ’24

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The Ankeny boys' track team won only one event in the Mustang Classic on Saturday at Dallas Center-Grimes, but the lone victory reverberated around the state. The Ankeny foursome of Sam Sandvig, Devon Akers, Jack Belding and Ethan Zuber won the distance medley relay in a time of 3:25.60. The Hawks won the race by more than 9 seconds and posted the fastest … [Read more...] about ‘We crushed it!’: Hawks win DMR at DCG, post 3rd-fastest time in U.S. in ’24

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Emma Gott, Ankeny girls’ soccer

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Senior forward/midfielder Emma Gott scored three goals to lead the Ankeny girls' soccer team to a 4-0 victory over visiting Ames in the Crosstown Invitational on Saturday. The fourth-ranked Hawkettes evened their record at 1-1 after losing to No. 1 Dallas Center-Grimes, the two-time defending Class 2A state champion, in a marathon shootout, 3-2, on … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Emma Gott, Ankeny girls’ soccer

Hawkettes drop marathon shootout to Dallas Center-Grimes, then rout Ames

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Emma Gott and the Ankeny girls' soccer team didn't dwell on Friday's loss to Dallas Center-Grimes. The Hawkettes didn't have time to do so. Gott recorded a hat trick and fourth-ranked Ankeny evened its record at 1-1 with a 4-0 victory over visiting Ames in the Crosstown Invitational on Saturday. "Our bodies were tired, but we came out wanting to … [Read more...] about Hawkettes drop marathon shootout to Dallas Center-Grimes, then rout Ames

‘We were exhausted’: Jaguars split pair of shootouts at Iowa City West Invitational

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The players on the Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team got some much-needed rest on Sunday. The Jaguars went 1-2 in the Iowa City West Invitational on Friday and Saturday, completing a grueling stretch of four games in 48 hours that began with Thursday's 4-3 loss at Urbandale. "We were exhausted," said Centennial coach Brian Duax, whose team is now 1-3 … [Read more...] about ‘We were exhausted’: Jaguars split pair of shootouts at Iowa City West Invitational

Hawks dominate C.R. Kennedy in 3-0 victory, then tumble to Linn-Mar in OT

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The Ankeny boys' soccer team split a pair of games on Saturday in eastern Iowa. The Hawks opened the day with a 3-0 victory over Cedar Rapids Kennedy at Coe College. They scored all three of their goals in the second half. "It took us a little while to get going, but we grew into the game and gained control," said Ankeny coach Trevor Fuccio. … [Read more...] about Hawks dominate C.R. Kennedy in 3-0 victory, then tumble to Linn-Mar in OT

Centennial girls fall to Russmann, No. 6 Pleasant Valley in double OT, 3-2

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A win over Pleasant Valley would have provided a huge boost for the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team. Even a 3-2 loss in double overtime showed the seventh-ranked Jaguars that they can play with one of the state's top squads. "I think we can definitely take some positives away from this," said Centennial junior Ava Martin, who scored both of her … [Read more...] about Centennial girls fall to Russmann, No. 6 Pleasant Valley in double OT, 3-2

Hawkettes win 3 events at Emporia St. Relays, surpass coaches’ expectations

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Friday's trip to the Sunflower State produced some solid results for the Ankeny girls' track team. The Hawkettes won three events and placed second overall in the 13-team field at the Emporia State (Kan.) High School Relays with 128 points. Olathe (Kan.) North won the meet with 169 points. "Our purpose for attending this meet matches our program's … [Read more...] about Hawkettes win 3 events at Emporia St. Relays, surpass coaches’ expectations

Jaguars win 4 events, earn 14 other top-3 finishes at unscored Dragon Invitational

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The first outdoor meet of the season for the Ankeny Centennial girls' track team proved to be a successful one. The Jaguars won four events and had 14 other top-three finishes in the Dragon Invitational on Thursday at Johnston. No team scores were kept. "We took a large squad over there, and it was great to have so many girls competing," said … [Read more...] about Jaguars win 4 events, earn 14 other top-3 finishes at unscored Dragon Invitational

‘Wayne State felt like a family’: Jaguars’ Miller to play volleyball for Wildcats

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Ankeny Centennial volleyball standout Delaney Miller has verbally committed to play for Wayne State College. Miller said she looked at several different schools in a variety of conferences and different divisions. "The recruiting process is long and complicated, and it was really tough trying to narrow down schools and try to find what was best for … [Read more...] about ‘Wayne State felt like a family’: Jaguars’ Miller to play volleyball for Wildcats

Centennial boys capture 7 events, including 4 relays, at Early Bird Relays

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' track team won seven events in the Early Bird Relays on Thursday at Waukee Northwest. No team scores were kept at the meet, where Ankeny also competed. The Hawks withheld most of their top athletes with the Dallas Center-Grimes Invitational coming up on Saturday. "We got some younger guys that have been working really hard … [Read more...] about Centennial boys capture 7 events, including 4 relays, at Early Bird Relays

‘We hope to make her proud’: Jaguars drop opener without coach Lewton

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team opened the season on Thursday with an 8-3 loss to visiting Des Moines Roosevelt in a non-conference meet at the Prairie Ridge courts. The Jaguars were without head coach Tami Lewton, who has been hospitalized for the last several weeks as she battles a serious illness. Ankeny swimming coach Dustin Rhoads has joined … [Read more...] about ‘We hope to make her proud’: Jaguars drop opener without coach Lewton

‘We made many mistakes’: Jaguars open season with 4-3 loss at Urbandale

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team won't have to wait long to get back onto the field. After dropping a 4-3 decision at Urbandale in their season opener on Thursday, the Jaguars will head to Iowa City West on Friday for three more contests this weekend. "It was not the start we were hoping for, but lots of good things came out of the game," said … [Read more...] about ‘We made many mistakes’: Jaguars open season with 4-3 loss at Urbandale

Ex-Centennial QB Gibson enters transfer portal, will leave Tennessee Tech

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Hayes Gibson is looking for a new home. The former Ankeny Centennial quarterback announced this week on social media that he will be transferring. "I have entered my name into the transfer portal as a graduate transfer," Gibson tweeted on X Wednesday. "Thank you Tennessee Tech!" Gibson played in four games last season at Tennessee Tech, an NCAA … [Read more...] about Ex-Centennial QB Gibson enters transfer portal, will leave Tennessee Tech

‘I’m looking to play my game and be myself’: Bayless enters transfer portal

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Former Ankeny basketball star Braxton Bayless has entered the transfer portal. Bayless, a 6-foot-2 guard, appeared in 29 games for Niagara this season, averaging 11.5 points, 2.1 rebounds and 2.5 assists. The grad transfer will have one season of eligibility remaining. Bayless helped the Purple Eagles to a 16-16 record. He started only one game, but … [Read more...] about ‘I’m looking to play my game and be myself’: Bayless enters transfer portal