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Jaguars place 2nd in all 7 relays, earn runner-up finish overall at S.E. Polk Invite

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On a wet and windy night, the Ankeny Centennial girls' track team earned a runner-up finish in the Southeast Polk Invitational on Tuesday. The Jaguars scored 56 of their 184 points in the relays--placing second in all seven of the relay events. "We ran competitively on the track," said Centennial coach Andrew Kruzich. "We've got some work to do on … [Read more...] about Jaguars place 2nd in all 7 relays, earn runner-up finish overall at S.E. Polk Invite

Valley girls post 6-0 victory over Centennial in meet shortened due to rain

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A tough opponent and some rainy weather proved to be a difficult combination on Tuesday for the Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team. Visiting Valley posted a 6-0 victory in a non-conference meet at the Prairie Ridge courts. The contest was called off due to rain before the doubles matches began. "Valley is such a great team--one of the best in the … [Read more...] about Valley girls post 6-0 victory over Centennial in meet shortened due to rain

Centennial boys’ tennis team opens season with 7-4 loss to Little Cyclones

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team opened its season on Monday with a 7-4 loss at Ames in a CIML Iowa Conference matchup. The Little Cyclones won four of the six singles matches and three of the five doubles contests. "We had a lot of guys playing in their first varsity meet ever, and some of our inexperience showed," said Centennial coach Tami … [Read more...] about Centennial boys’ tennis team opens season with 7-4 loss to Little Cyclones

‘Our team battled hard’: Centennial girls drop 6-5 decision to Ames in opener

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The Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team got off to a good start in Monday's season-opening dual meet against visiting Ames. The Jaguars won four of the six singles matches to take a 4-2 lead, but Ames then rallied for a 6-5 victory in the CIML Iowa Conference matchup by winning four of the five doubles matches. "Our team battled hard," said Centennial … [Read more...] about ‘Our team battled hard’: Centennial girls drop 6-5 decision to Ames in opener

Newcomer Newhard scores 4 goals as Hawks top Linn-Mar, rout C.R. Kennedy

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With 10 returning starters, the Ankeny boys' soccer team didn't need a lot of newcomers to play key roles this season. But there's no doubt that senior Lucas Newhard will be an exception. Newhard scored four goals on Saturday as Ankeny opened its season with a pair of victories in eastern Iowa. The Hawks posted a 1-0 win at Linn-Mar (Marion) in the … [Read more...] about Newcomer Newhard scores 4 goals as Hawks top Linn-Mar, rout C.R. Kennedy

Centennial libero Becker commits to play volleyball at Cornell College

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Ankeny Centennial volleyball standout Ella Becker has committed to play for Cornell College. Becker, a senior libero, announced her decision via Twitter on Friday. "I'm beyond excited to announce my commitment to continue my academic and volleyball career at Cornell College!" Becker tweeted. "Thank you to my parents, coaches, and teammates who … [Read more...] about Centennial libero Becker commits to play volleyball at Cornell College

No. 2 Ankeny girls blank Waukee, No. 5 C.B. Lincoln at Crosstown Invitational

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The second-ranked Ankeny girls' soccer team is off to an impressive 2-0 start. The Hawkettes opened their season on Friday with a 3-0 victory over Waukee, then followed with a 1-0 win over No. 5 Council Bluffs Lincoln on Saturday. Both games were part of the Crosstown Invitational. "It was a good weekend," said Ankeny coach Simon Brown. "We had some … [Read more...] about No. 2 Ankeny girls blank Waukee, No. 5 C.B. Lincoln at Crosstown Invitational

Centennial boys post two shutouts, finish 2-1 at Iowa City West Invitational

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It wasn't a perfect weekend for the Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team. But coach Brian Duax will take it. The Jaguars opened their season by winning two of three games at the Iowa City West Invitational. They posted 4-0 victories over Iowa City West and Muscatine--sandwiched around a 2-1 loss to Iowa City High. "We beat Muscatine after they beat … [Read more...] about Centennial boys post two shutouts, finish 2-1 at Iowa City West Invitational

Jaguars fall to C.B. Lincoln in overtime, then rebound with 4-0 win over Waukee

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The Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team didn't have much time to regroup from a loss on Friday night. After dropping a 2-1 overtime decision to fifth-ranked Council Bluffs Lincoln, the No. 4 Jaguars returned to the pitch on Saturday morning and posted a 4-0 victory over Waukee in their final game of the Crosstown Invitational. "We talked about our … [Read more...] about Jaguars fall to C.B. Lincoln in overtime, then rebound with 4-0 win over Waukee

Leazer sweeps jumping events, leads Jaguars to title at Johnston Quadrangular

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The Ankeny Centennial girls' track team finally got a chance to compete on Friday. The Jaguars didn't let the opportunity go to waste. Centennial won the Johnston Quadrangular with 185 points, defeating a strong field. Dowling Catholic was second with 177 points, followed by Johnston with 171 and Valley with 164. "We had a fun night," said … [Read more...] about Leazer sweeps jumping events, leads Jaguars to title at Johnston Quadrangular

Hawkettes place 4th at Mustang Classic; Winfrey wins shot put for lone victory

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The Ankeny girls' track team opened its outdoor season on Saturday with a fourth-place finish in the Mustang Classic at Dallas Center-Grimes. Cedar Rapids Prairie won the seven-team meet with 133.5 points. Southeast Polk was second with 123, followed by Ames with 121 and Ankeny with 107.5. "It was a very productive day for us," said Ankeny coach Thomas … [Read more...] about Hawkettes place 4th at Mustang Classic; Winfrey wins shot put for lone victory

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Kennedy Macke, Ankeny girls’ soccer

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Senior midfielder Kennedy Macke is one of eight returning starters for the Ankeny girls' soccer team. She helped the Hawkettes to a 14-5 record and a second-place finish in Class 3A last season. Macke scored five goals and had 10 assists. She was named to the Class 3A all-state second team and was a unanimous pick to the CIML Iowa Conference first … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Kennedy Macke, Ankeny girls’ soccer

Pennington scores 4 goals, leads Jaguars past Marshalltown in season opener

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The Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team overcame the blustery conditions to open its season with a 10-0 victory over visiting Marshalltown in a CIML Iowa Conference game on Tuesday. The Jaguars built a 5-0 halftime lead, then added five more goals in the second half before the contest ended in the 59th minute due to the mercy rule. "When we were … [Read more...] about Pennington scores 4 goals, leads Jaguars past Marshalltown in season opener

With 8 returning varsity golfers, Jaguars looking to be more competitive

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As the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team prepares for its season opener on April 5 at Fort Dodge, Mother Nature has not made things easy for the Jaguars. Centennial coach John Petersen said the cold, rainy and windy conditions this spring have prevented his players from getting much time on the golf course. "The weather has made practices difficult," … [Read more...] about With 8 returning varsity golfers, Jaguars looking to be more competitive

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Maraye Breeding, Centennial girls’ track

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Senior Maraye Breeding is one of 12 returning state qualifiers for the Ankeny Centennial girls' track team. She helped the Jaguars to a 14th-place finish in last year's Class 4A state meet. Breeding ran on the fifth-place 4x200 relay which set a school record with a time of 1:45.05. She also ran on the 14th-place shuttle hurdle relay. Here is some … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Maraye Breeding, Centennial girls’ track

Ankeny girls’ swimming coach Stout announces retirement after 15 seasons

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Ankeny girls' swimming coach Michelle Stout wanted to leave her program in a good place. She has certainly done that. The longtime coach of the Hawkettes has announced her retirement. "I always knew I wanted to be sure I retired at a time when the team was in a position to succeed after my departure," said Stout, who has also been an assistant … [Read more...] about Ankeny girls’ swimming coach Stout announces retirement after 15 seasons

‘We’ll keep the same focus’: Hawkettes look to build on winning season

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A year ago, the Ankeny girls' tennis team laid the foundation for a bright future under first-year coach Steve Smith. The Hawkettes posted an 8-7 record, including a 3-2 mark in the CIML Iowa Conference. It was the program's first winning season since 2012. "Last year we focused on culture and process-oriented goals," said Smith. "So, we dialed in on … [Read more...] about ‘We’ll keep the same focus’: Hawkettes look to build on winning season