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Ankeny girls edge Johnston, Centennial to win team crown at Jaguar Invitational

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The 31 seniors on the Ankeny Centennial girls' track team were honored during Thursday's Jaguar Invitational, and at the end of the meet they nearly got to celebrate a team title. However, a strong performance by its crosstown rival prevented Centennial from doing just that. Ankeny racked up 119.5 points to capture the crown, winning a close three-team … [Read more...] about Ankeny girls edge Johnston, Centennial to win team crown at Jaguar Invitational

‘We have to keep working hard every day’: Jaguars continue to build momentum

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' track team continues to build a lot of momentum heading into next week's Drake Relays. The Jaguars won the Class A title at the Waukee Relays on Thursday with 150 points. The host Warriors finished second in the nine-team field with 134.5. Ankeny placed sixth with 45 points. Centennial won seven events, including three … [Read more...] about ‘We have to keep working hard every day’: Jaguars continue to build momentum

TENNIS ROUNDUP: Ankeny teams tumble to Waukee by same score, similar fashion

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The Ankeny tennis teams both lost to Waukee, 7-4, in CIML Conference action on Thursday. In both meets, the Warriors won four of the five doubles matches to seal the victory. In the girls' meet at Ankeny, the Hawkettes got singles wins from Sophie Schmitz, Olivia North and Satviki Gorrela. After dropping the first set, Schmitz rallied from a 4-1 deficit … [Read more...] about TENNIS ROUNDUP: Ankeny teams tumble to Waukee by same score, similar fashion

‘I am beyond proud of the girls’: Ankeny takes 5th at Dickey Invite; Jags finish 10th

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There was a logjam in the middle of the pack at the Toni Dickey Invitational on Thursday at Otter Creek Golf Course. Only nine strokes separated the six squads that placed fourth through ninth in the 12-team field. Southeast Polk placed fourth with a 373 total, while Ankeny shot a 378 and edged four other teams to finish fifth. Dowling Catholic and … [Read more...] about ‘I am beyond proud of the girls’: Ankeny takes 5th at Dickey Invite; Jags finish 10th

Centennial girls’ team falls to North Polk, will travel to Urbandale on Thursday

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The Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team dropped an 8-3 decision to visiting North Polk in a non-conference meet on Wednesday. The Comets improved their record to 4-5 on the season. Centennial fell to 0-3. The Jaguars got wins from Ella Sutherland at the No. 4 singles position and Natalie Carr at the No. 6 spot. Carr and Makenzie Piper then won the No. … [Read more...] about Centennial girls’ team falls to North Polk, will travel to Urbandale on Thursday

Centennial golfers beat Dowling, fall to Johnston by 3 strokes in triangular meet

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Solid rounds from Cate Trewet and Kaylee Sprecher helped the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team to a split against two opponents in a CIML Conference triangular meet on Wednesday at Jester Park. Johnston shot a 177 on its home course to edge Centennial by three strokes. The Jaguars easily defeated Dowling Catholic, 180-211. "We made a lot of … [Read more...] about Centennial golfers beat Dowling, fall to Johnston by 3 strokes in triangular meet

Hawks outlast Centennial boys at No. 2 doubles to secure 6-5 win in rivalry match

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(Story by Stephen McDaniel) With the score all knotted up at 5-5, the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis teams huddled around as Tuesday's dual meet came down to No. 2 doubles to decide which squad was going to come out of the rivalry matchup with its first win of the season. In the end, it was the Hawk tandem of sophomores Grady Schlosser and … [Read more...] about Hawks outlast Centennial boys at No. 2 doubles to secure 6-5 win in rivalry match

‘We saw a lot of great efforts’: Hawkettes place 5th, Jags finish 8th at Duea Relays

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The Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial girls' track teams both competed in the Jim Duea Relays on Tuesday at Ames. The Hawkettes placed fifth in the 14-team field with 64.5 points. "The team competed hard," said Ankeny coach TJ Jumper. "We are starting to really narrow down our varsity team as we get closer to the championship part of our season. We are … [Read more...] about ‘We saw a lot of great efforts’: Hawkettes place 5th, Jags finish 8th at Duea Relays

Northern Illinois tight end Schutty enters transfer portal after freshman season

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Former Ankeny Centennial football standout Chase Schutty has entered the transfer portal. Schutty, a redshirt freshman tight end at Northern Illinois, announced his decision on social media Wednesday. "Dear Huskie Nation, I would like to say thank you to coach Hammock, coach White and coach Woody for giving me the opportunity to play at NIU. I'd also … [Read more...] about Northern Illinois tight end Schutty enters transfer portal after freshman season

Centennial boys win 4 events at Dragon Invitational, including 1-2 finish in shot put

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' track team earned four victories in the Dragon Invitational on Tuesday at Johnston. No team scores were kept at the meet. The Jaguars posted a 1-2 finish in the shot put. Max Dickinson won the event with a throw of 52 feet 3.5 inches, while teammate Gavin Humphrey set a personal record of 52 feet while placing second. Caleb … [Read more...] about Centennial boys win 4 events at Dragon Invitational, including 1-2 finish in shot put

‘It was definitely fun’: Hawkettes defeat Centennial girls in Pink Out event, 8-3

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For only the second time ever, the Ankeny girls' tennis team earned a win against its crosstown rival. The Hawkettes posted an 8-3 victory over Ankeny Centennial on Tuesday at the Prairie Ridge courts, avenging last year's loss by the same score. They are now 1-1 in the CIML Conference and 2-2 overall, while the Jaguars' records dropped to 0-2 in the … [Read more...] about ‘It was definitely fun’: Hawkettes defeat Centennial girls in Pink Out event, 8-3

Hawks cruise to fast times on home track, qualify for Drake in 4×800, 4×400 relays

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The Ankeny boys' track team focused on a handful of events during the Fred Smith Hawk Relays on Tuesday at Ankeny Stadium. The Hawks, who didn't even enter three of the relays, won four events and placed fifth overall in the 10-team field. They finished with 73 points. Dowling Catholic and Waukee each scored 110 points to tie for the team title. "It … [Read more...] about Hawks cruise to fast times on home track, qualify for Drake in 4×800, 4×400 relays

‘I love playing for him’: Ex-Hawk Johnson to follow coach Bergstraser to Denver

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Former Ankeny basketball standout Carson Johnson is headed to the Mile High City. Johnson has committed to play for the University of Denver, which has scheduled a press conference on Wednesday to introduce Tim Bergstraser as the Pioneers' new head coach. Bergstraser went 75-22 in three seasons as the head coach at Minnesota State Moorhead, where Johnson … [Read more...] about ‘I love playing for him’: Ex-Hawk Johnson to follow coach Bergstraser to Denver

‘I am so proud of all of our girls’: Ankeny golfers beat Urbandale at Sugar Creek

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Tuesday was a big day for the Ankeny girls' golf program. The Hawkettes shot a 175 in a CIML Conference triangular meet at Sugar Creek Golf Course in Waukee, allowing them to earn a split against Waukee Northwest and Urbandale. The Wolves posted a 156 total on their home course to defeat both opponents. However, Ankeny got a victory against Urbandale, … [Read more...] about ‘I am so proud of all of our girls’: Ankeny golfers beat Urbandale at Sugar Creek

‘We’re on a hot streak right now’: Brazeau, Duax lead Centennial boys past Hawks

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(Story by Stephen McDaniel) The victories in the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer rivalry tend to alternate every year, and Monday night continued the tradition. Centennial’s junior tandem of Tate Duax and Brock Brazeau linked up for a pair of goals in the span of 3 minutes during the first half. Ankeny cut the lead down off the foot of star … [Read more...] about ‘We’re on a hot streak right now’: Brazeau, Duax lead Centennial boys past Hawks

‘We found the net’: Martin’s brace, Kroska’s goal lift Jaguars past No. 1 Ankeny girls

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Only a few opposing girls' soccer teams have been able to crack Ankeny's strong defensive unit over the last couple of seasons. On Monday, Ankeny Centennial found some answers on a cold and windy night at Ankeny Stadium. Ava Martin scored two goals and added an assist to lead the sixth-ranked Jaguars to a 3-0 victory over its crosstown rival in the … [Read more...] about ‘We found the net’: Martin’s brace, Kroska’s goal lift Jaguars past No. 1 Ankeny girls

‘What a crazy day’: Jaguars place 6th, Hawkettes finish 8th at Centennial Invite

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Monday's windy conditions created some havoc for the 72 girls who competed in the Ankeny Centennial Invitational at Briarwood Golf Club. "What a crazy day to have your first meet," said Centennial coach John Petersen. "The wind was very difficult to handle. It was even hard to putt." Centennial opened its season by placing sixth in the 12-team field. … [Read more...] about ‘What a crazy day’: Jaguars place 6th, Hawkettes finish 8th at Centennial Invite

Ankeny’s Weichers wins No. 2 singles flight at Johnston Invitational

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The Ankeny boys' tennis team competed against three other squads at the Johnston Invitational on Saturday. Norwalk and Waukee also participated along with the host Dragons. Ankeny's Garrett Weichers won all three of his matches to win the No. 2 singles flight. That was the highlight of the day for the Hawks. Weichers posted a 10-1 win over Waukee's … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Weichers wins No. 2 singles flight at Johnston Invitational