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Positive chemistry, 8 returning starters could be winning formula for Jaguars

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As a chemistry teacher at Ankeny Centennial, Mark Hey knows all about the way substances interact and change. Hey also knows about the importance of chemistry on the baseball field, since he serves as the Jaguars' head coach. And thus far, he likes the way his players have interacted. "The practices have been going well," said Hey. "The weather has … [Read more...] about Positive chemistry, 8 returning starters could be winning formula for Jaguars

‘Best feeling in the world’: Sharar’s goal lifts Hawkettes past No. 2 Waukee

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Some wins are a little sweeter than others. That was the case on Monday for the sixth-ranked Ankeny girls' soccer team, which traveled to Waukee for its regular-season finale and posted a 1-0 victory over the No. 2 Warriors. Ankeny won the game with some of its key players on the bench. "We had to do without Chloee (Kooker) for most of the second … [Read more...] about ‘Best feeling in the world’: Sharar’s goal lifts Hawkettes past No. 2 Waukee

No. 4 Jaguars blank S.E. Polk for their 12th shutout of the season

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The Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team struggled once again on Monday night to find the net. But as long as the Jaguars continue to keep a clean sheet, their scoring woes may not come back to bite them. Fourth-ranked Centennial got an early goal from Elizabeth Overberg and made it stand up for a 1-0 victory over visiting Southeast Polk on the … [Read more...] about No. 4 Jaguars blank S.E. Polk for their 12th shutout of the season

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Gabby Schnepf, Ankeny girls’ golf

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Gabby Schnepf is a member of the Ankeny girls' golf team. Schnepf shot a 122 in a Class 4A regional meet on Monday at the American Legion Golf Course in Marshalltown, helping her squad to a fourth-place finish. The Hawkettes posted a season-best score of 384. "Gabby is a freshman that has moved her way up to a varsity spot in a short amount of time," … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Gabby Schnepf, Ankeny girls’ golf

All-stater Rumley returns to lead the way for No. 12 Hawkettes

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The Ankeny softball team is ranked 12th in Class 5A in the preseason rankings by the Iowa Girls' High School Athletic Union. The return of slugger Jasmine Rumley has a lot to do with that. Rumley recently committed to continue her swimming career at the University of Tennessee. But the junior outfielder is also one of the state's premier softball … [Read more...] about All-stater Rumley returns to lead the way for No. 12 Hawkettes

Centennial softball team opens season with 15-5 loss at No. 6 Waukee

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The season got off to a rough start on Monday for the Ankeny Centennial softball team. The Jaguars traveled to Waukee for a matchup against the sixth-ranked Warriors, who pounded out 14 hits and rolled to a 15-5 victory in six innings. Molly Platte and Reagan Bartholomew each had a pair of doubles in the win. The duo combined to knock in seven … [Read more...] about Centennial softball team opens season with 15-5 loss at No. 6 Waukee

Centennial’s Sease, Ankeny’s Webb advance to state golf tournament

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Ankeny Centennial's Lauren Sease is headed back to the girls' state golf tournament for the third straight year. Ankeny's Jaci Webb will be making her second consecutive trip. Both players qualified as individuals with strong performances on Monday at Class 4A regional meets. Webb shot a 7-over-par 78 to tie for medalist honors at the American … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Sease, Ankeny’s Webb advance to state golf tournament

Jaguars fall to Johnston in regional final; S.E. Polk ousts Hawkettes

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Both the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis squads were eliminated from regional team competition on Monday. The Jaguars posted a 5-2 victory over Waukee in a Class 2A regional semifinal at Johnston before falling to the host Dragons, 5-1, in the final. They finished the season with an 8-5 record. "We played competitive matches," said … [Read more...] about Jaguars fall to Johnston in regional final; S.E. Polk ousts Hawkettes

New Centennial softball coach to rely heavily on 10 seniors

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When the Ankeny Centennial softball team opened its season on Monday at sixth-ranked Waukee, the Jaguars were able to put an experienced lineup on the field. Several veteran players are back from a team that posted a 25-16 record last year in its only season under coach Randy Schneider, who departed following the Jaguars' 9-0 loss at Indianola in a Class … [Read more...] about New Centennial softball coach to rely heavily on 10 seniors

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Dylan DeAngelo, Centennial boys’ track

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Junior Dylan DeAngelo helped the Ankeny Centennial boys' track team to a 16th-place finish in the Class 4A state meet on Thursday through Saturday at Drake Stadium. DeAngelo placed third in the 400 hurdles with a time of 53.35 seconds, which broke his own school record. He also ran on the third-place 4x400 and sixth-place 4x200 relays. Here is some … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Dylan DeAngelo, Centennial boys’ track

Sindt completes distance double, helps Hawks to 6th-place finish in Class 4A

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Tim Sindt wanted to make a statement in his final race as an Ankeny Hawk. But he also wanted to win another state track title. The standout distance runner managed to do both on Saturday at Drake Stadium. Sindt pulled away from the field early in the race, built a commanding lead and then cruised to a victory in the boys' Class 4A 1,600-meter run. … [Read more...] about Sindt completes distance double, helps Hawks to 6th-place finish in Class 4A

Hawkettes claim 4×100 title for their first relay crown since 2000

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It's been nearly 20 years since the Ankeny girls' track team captured a state title in a relay event. In the previous two years, the Hawkettes almost ended that drought. On Saturday, they finally did. The foursome of Mikala Sidney, Eva van de Mortel, Eva Fulk and Mytika Mayberry raced to a victory in the Class 4A 4x100 relay at Drake Stadium. The … [Read more...] about Hawkettes claim 4×100 title for their first relay crown since 2000

Four-time medalist Petersen leads Centennial girls to highest finish ever

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The final day of the coed state track meet could not have gone much better for the Ankeny Centennial girls' squad. The Jaguars scored points in three more events and finished in a tie for 12th place in Class 4A with Ankeny and Johnston. All three squads finished with 22 points. It was Centennial's highest finish in school history, eclipsing a tie for … [Read more...] about Four-time medalist Petersen leads Centennial girls to highest finish ever

In his last race, Murphy anchors Jaguars to 3rd-place finish in 4×400 relay

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The final race of Liam Murphy's high school track career was one that he'll never forget. Murphy anchored the Ankeny Centennial boys' team to a third-place finish in the 4x400 relay at the Class 4A state meet on Saturday at Drake Stadium. He used a strong finish to pass Ames' Aniey Akok in the last 50 meters. "I knew when I got the baton that (Akok) … [Read more...] about In his last race, Murphy anchors Jaguars to 3rd-place finish in 4×400 relay

‘We are going to the final four!’: Jaguars advance to state team tourney

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team earned the right to play for the Class 2A state team title on its home courts by winning a pair of thrilling matches on Friday at Dowling Catholic. The sixth-ranked Jaguars posted a 5-4 victory over No. 4 Cedar Rapids Washington in the substate final, then followed with another 5-4 win over No. 8 Ames in a state … [Read more...] about ‘We are going to the final four!’: Jaguars advance to state team tourney

DeAngelo places 3rd in 400 hurdles for Jaguars, who also take 6th in 4×200

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A strong start put Ankeny Centennial's Dylan DeAngelo into position to win the 400 hurdles at the boys' Class 4A state meet on Friday. As he rounded the final turn, DeAngelo thought he was going to capture a state title. The junior still led as he approached the final hurdle, but he didn't get over the barrier cleanly. And it was just enough of a … [Read more...] about DeAngelo places 3rd in 400 hurdles for Jaguars, who also take 6th in 4×200

Centennial, Ankeny girls each score points in 2 events on Friday

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Millie Hill has a love-hate relationship with the 400 hurdles. On Friday, the Ankeny Centennial sophomore placed fourth in the event at the girls' Class 4A state meet at Drake Stadium. She posted a time of 1:07.16. "I hate it, but I love it," Hill said. "It's sucky, but I like it. It takes a lot of grit. It goes by fast, so that's a plus." Caroline … [Read more...] about Centennial, Ankeny girls each score points in 2 events on Friday

No. 1 Waukee extends winning streak to 23 games with 3-0 victory over Hawks

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The Ankeny boys' soccer team closed out the regular season on Friday with a 3-0 loss to visiting Waukee, the defending state champion and No. 1 team in Class 3A. The Warriors (17-0) have won 23 straight games dating back to last season. Their last loss came to Ankeny Centennial, 1-0, on May 11, 2018. "Waukee showed tonight the level it takes to win a … [Read more...] about No. 1 Waukee extends winning streak to 23 games with 3-0 victory over Hawks