(Story by Stephen McDaniel) There’s a lot of fun ways to celebrate a birthday and for Ankeny Centennial volleyball coach Jessica Rinehart, getting a conference road sweep is a perfect way to do just that. Rinehart watched her second-ranked Jaguars hold Urbandale to just 23 total points on the night as Centennial improved to 12-2 overall and 1-1 in CIML … [Read more...] about No. 2 Centennial girls sweep to dominant victory at Urbandale on coach’s birthday
North, Doyle provide victories in singles in Ankeny girls’ 9-2 setback at Ottumwa
The Ankeny girls' tennis team got a pair of wins from Olivia North and Izzie Doyle, but it wasn't enough as the Hawkettes dropped a 9-2 decision at Ottumwa in a non-conference meet on Tuesday. North outlasted Jordan Lee, 7-6 (4), 5-7, 1-0 (4), in the No. 1 singles match. Doyle posted a 6-3, 6-4 win over Sonya Lundgren at the No. 3 position. Ankeny … [Read more...] about North, Doyle provide victories in singles in Ankeny girls’ 9-2 setback at Ottumwa
‘It was a great home opener for us!’: Ankeny swimmers rout Mason City, 141-28
Tuesday's home opener gave the Ankeny girls' swimming team a chance to mix up its lineup against an inferior opponent. Coach Dustin Rhoads' team still dominated the non-conference meet at Trail Point Aquatics Center. Ankeny won all 12 events and rolled to a 141-28 victory over Mason City. The Hawkettes improved to 4-1 on the season, while the … [Read more...] about ‘It was a great home opener for us!’: Ankeny swimmers rout Mason City, 141-28
Jags’ Houser commits to Northeast Iowa; Indian Hills lands Buffington, Wildebour
Ankeny Centennial senior Trae Houser has committed to play baseball at Northeast Iowa Community College, while Ryan Buffington and Logan Wildebour of Ankeny are both headed to Indian Hills Community College. All three players committed over the weekend. Houser said he talked to a number of schools at different levels before making his decision. "It was … [Read more...] about Jags’ Houser commits to Northeast Iowa; Indian Hills lands Buffington, Wildebour
‘It was great to recognize them’: Jaguars honor seniors before falling to Johnston
The seniors on the Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team were honored at Monday's meet against visiting Johnston. "We had the chance to celebrate our seniors and honor the incredible impact they’ve had on our program," said Centennial coach Alli Gustafson. "Their leadership and positivity have been key in helping build the culture of our team, and it was … [Read more...] about ‘It was great to recognize them’: Jaguars honor seniors before falling to Johnston
Wolves extend winning streak to 7 with 11-0 win over Ankeny girls’ tennis team
With three meets on the road in the next four days, it's going to be a tough week for the Ankeny girls' tennis team. The Hawkettes' difficult stretch began on Monday with perhaps the biggest test of all--a matchup against one of the state's top squads in Waukee Northwest. The host Wolves swept all 11 matches in straight sets to post an 11-0 victory. … [Read more...] about Wolves extend winning streak to 7 with 11-0 win over Ankeny girls’ tennis team
Hawks edge Urbandale, but fall to No. 2 Waukee NW in CIML triangular meet
The Ankeny boys' golf team earned its first dual win against a CIML Conference opponent on Monday, but it came on a day when the Hawks shot their second-worst score of the season. Ankeny posted a 323 total in a triangular meet at the Urbandale Golf and Country Club. The Hawks finished two strokes ahead of the host J-Hawks, who finished with a 325. Both … [Read more...] about Hawks edge Urbandale, but fall to No. 2 Waukee NW in CIML triangular meet
Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Ellie Blevins, Centennial girls’ cross country
Junior Ellie Blevins helped the fourth-ranked Ankeny Centennial girls' cross country team to a runner-up finish in the Kirk Schmaltz Invitational on Thursday at the Iowa State cross country course in Ames. She placed third in the 5K race with a personal-best time of 18 minutes 2.4 seconds. Blevins, who is ranked fifth in Class 4A as an individual, is a … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Ellie Blevins, Centennial girls’ cross country
‘We ran out of gas’: Ankeny drops rematch to Dike-New Hartford at Ryan Invitational
In six sets against each other this season, the Ankeny and Dike-New Hartford volleyball teams have been separated by a total of just two points. The two squads are that evenly matched. The third-ranked Hawkettes posted a 26-28, 25-23, 15-10 win over Dike-New Hartford at the Ankeny Quadrangular on Aug. 26, but the Wolverines earned some revenge on … [Read more...] about ‘We ran out of gas’: Ankeny drops rematch to Dike-New Hartford at Ryan Invitational
Jaguars overcome Heither’s injury to finish unbeaten run through Little Hawk Invite
Ankeny Centennial's domination of the Little Hawk Invitational volleyball tournament continued on Saturday at Iowa City High. The second-ranked Jaguars won the event for the fifth straight year, but it may have been costly. Junior middle hitter Sophia Heither went down with an injury in the team's final match of the day. Centennial coach Jessica … [Read more...] about Jaguars overcome Heither’s injury to finish unbeaten run through Little Hawk Invite
Jaguars post 8-3 win over Iowa Alliance Conference South Division champion
The Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team won four of the five matches that were decided by a third-set super tiebreaker and defeated visiting Ottumwa, 8-3, in a non-conference meet on Friday. The Jaguars raised their overall record to 5-6. It was the first dual loss for the Bulldogs (7-1), who had wrapped up the Iowa Alliance Conference South Division … [Read more...] about Jaguars post 8-3 win over Iowa Alliance Conference South Division champion
‘Our defense was lights out’: Hawks shut down Waukee for 26-13 road victory
(Story by Stephen McDaniel) Friday night’s showing in Waukee might have been one of the top defensive performances Ankeny coach Jeff Bauer has seen during his tenure at the helm of the Hawks’ program. Ankeny marched into Waukee Stadium, locked the Warriors down on their home turf and walked away with a 26-13 victory for the Hawks’ first win of the … [Read more...] about ‘Our defense was lights out’: Hawks shut down Waukee for 26-13 road victory
Morgan’s huge night on ground, Reed’s pick-6 lead Jaguars to rout over Linn-Mar
The Ankeny Centennial football team couldn't afford to have an 0-2 start to the season. JJ Morgan and Kiefer Reed made sure that the Jaguars didn't. Morgan rushed for 207 yards and four touchdowns in the first half alone, and Reed added a pick-6 as well as a fumble recovery as Centennial rolled to a 35-10 victory over visiting Linn-Mar (Marion) on … [Read more...] about Morgan’s huge night on ground, Reed’s pick-6 lead Jaguars to rout over Linn-Mar
No. 5 Jaguars nearly capture another title, place 2nd behind NW at Schmaltz Invite
After being 17th in the Class 4A preseason rankings, the Ankeny Centennial boys' cross country team proved in its opening meet that the Jaguars were vastly underrated. Centennial moved up to No. 5 in the Week 2 rankings after winning the Jaguar Invitational on Aug. 26 for its first team title since 2020. Then, on Thursday, the Jaguars nearly picked up … [Read more...] about No. 5 Jaguars nearly capture another title, place 2nd behind NW at Schmaltz Invite
Ankeny’s Madetzke wins Schmaltz Invite; Centennial girls earn runner-up finish
The race for the individual girls' title in the Kirk Schmaltz Invitational on Thursday came down to a trio of cross country runners from Ankeny. Ankeny's Makenna Madetzke outdueled the Ankeny Centennial duo of Rebecca Flick and Ellie Blevins to win the 5K race at the Iowa State cross country course in Ames. Madetzke posted a time of 17 minutes 57 … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Madetzke wins Schmaltz Invite; Centennial girls earn runner-up finish
Ankeny swimmers earn 5 victories, score 372 points to win Grinnell Quadrangular
The Ankeny girls' swimming team won five events and easily defeated three opponents to capture the overall crown at the Grinnell Quadrangular on Thursday night. The Hawkettes racked up a total of 372 points. Grinnell was second with 242, followed by Newton with 241 and Indianola with 128. "It was nice to get three wins tonight!" said Ankeny coach … [Read more...] about Ankeny swimmers earn 5 victories, score 372 points to win Grinnell Quadrangular
‘This match gave us a lot to build on’: AHS girls see progress in loss to Columbus
The Ankeny girls' tennis team saw a lot of progress during the Hawkettes' 9-2 loss to visiting Waterloo Columbus in a non-conference meet on Thursday. Ankeny posted a pair of straight-set victories against a team that is now 6-1 on the season. The Hawkettes dropped to 2-8. "I’m really proud of the effort the girls put out there today," said Ankeny … [Read more...] about ‘This match gave us a lot to build on’: AHS girls see progress in loss to Columbus
Central Bank Athlete of the Month: Ellie Pollock, Ankeny Centennial junior
The outside hitter had four kills and 13 digs as the Jaguars pushed No. 1 Waukee Northwest to the limit before falling in five sets in a top-five volleyball showdown. … [Read more...] about Central Bank Athlete of the Month: Ellie Pollock, Ankeny Centennial junior
Centennial golfers place 5th, Hawks finish 6th in Ankeny Invitational at Otter Creek
Wednesday's Ankeny Invitational boys' meet at Otter Creek Golf Course featured a variety of weather conditions. "The day was typical Iowa as we had rain this morning which did not allow the teams to warm up at the range, then it got warm and beautiful, then the clouds rolled in and the wind picked up and it cooled off so that may have affected play a … [Read more...] about Centennial golfers place 5th, Hawks finish 6th in Ankeny Invitational at Otter Creek
‘I thought we battled hard’: Jaguars take No. 1 Waukee NW to 5 sets in nailbiter
It took only three days for the Ankeny Centennial volleyball team to drastically close the gap on top-ranked Waukee Northwest. After being swept by Northwest in the championship match of the Centennial Early Bird Invitational on Saturday, the No. 4 Jaguars traveled to Waukee on Tuesday for a rematch and took the unbeaten Wolves to a fifth set before … [Read more...] about ‘I thought we battled hard’: Jaguars take No. 1 Waukee NW to 5 sets in nailbiter