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Jaguars pound Marshalltown, will likely remain No. 1 in playoff RPI

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The Ankeny Centennial football team entered Friday's game against visiting Marshalltown as the No. 1 team in the Class 4A Ratings Percentage Index. The Jaguars, who are third in the Des Moines Register's rankings, didn't do anything to hurt their RPI. Centennial scored the last 42 points of the game and rolled to a 49-7 victory in its District 2 … [Read more...] about Jaguars pound Marshalltown, will likely remain No. 1 in playoff RPI

Dowling Catholic thumps Ankeny, dropping Hawks to 1-4 overall

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This probably wasn't the best time for the Ankeny football team to face five-time defending Class 4A state champion Dowling Catholic. Just one week after fifth-ranked Dowling dropped a 14-7 decision to Ankeny Centennial, the Maroons bounced back on Friday with a 42-0 victory over Ankeny at Valley Stadium. It was the District 1 opener for both … [Read more...] about Dowling Catholic thumps Ankeny, dropping Hawks to 1-4 overall

Centennial girls, boys race to victories at Indianola Invitational

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' and girls' cross country teams both posted victories on Thursday at the Indianola Invitational, but the wins came in drastically different fashion. While Centennial easily captured the boys' team title by 16 points, the Jaguars squeaked out a one-point victory in the girls' division to win the meet for the third time in four … [Read more...] about Centennial girls, boys race to victories at Indianola Invitational

Jaguars place 4th at S.E. Polk Invite, while Hawks finish 8th

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Wednesday's Southeast Polk Invitational boys' golf meet showed that both Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial have some more work to do to reach their ultimate goals. The Jaguars placed fourth in the 10-team field with a score of 311. Valley won the meet at Copper Creek Golf Course with a 304, followed by Marshalltown with a 305 and Dowling Catholic with a … [Read more...] about Jaguars place 4th at S.E. Polk Invite, while Hawks finish 8th

Winters leads Centennial to sweep over Little Cyclones

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Senior Ari Winters wears No. 17 on her Ankeny Centennial volleyball uniform. On Tuesday, Winters had a huge match as the second-ranked Jaguars rolled to their 17th consecutive victory. She pounded 10 kills and posted a .600 hitting percentage to lead Centennial to a 25-11, 25-9, 25-10 triumph over visiting Ames. Winters also had a pair of blocks and … [Read more...] about Winters leads Centennial to sweep over Little Cyclones

Hawkettes sweep No. 6 Urbandale, stay tied with Jaguars for league lead

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The Ankeny volleyball team appears to be on a collision course with its crosstown rival for the CIML Central Conference championship. The seventh-ranked Hawkettes are tied with No. 2 Ankeny Centennial for the league lead after sweeping No. 6 Urbandale on Tuesday at Ankeny. Both Ankeny schools are now 2-0 in the conference with three matches remaining, … [Read more...] about Hawkettes sweep No. 6 Urbandale, stay tied with Jaguars for league lead

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Karly Weber, Ankeny volleyball

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Karly Weber of the Ankeny volleyball team is the Ankeny Fanatic Sub of the Week sponsored by Blimpie. Weber, a senior defensive specialist, has helped seventh-ranked Ankeny to a 17-10 record. The Hawkettes swept No. 6 Urbandale on Tuesday to improve to 2-0 in the CIML Central Conference. Prior to Tuesday, Weber had played in 47 sets this season. … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Karly Weber, Ankeny volleyball

Revive Clinic and Spa Preps of the Week: Jesslyn Gaumer and Fiona Riordan, girls’ cross country

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Jesslyn Gaumer is one of only two seniors on the varsity for the Ankeny Centennial girls' cross country team, while junior Fiona Riordan is one of the top runners for crosstown rival Ankeny. Gaumer has helped Centennial to a No. 9 ranking in Class 4A. She placed 19th in the Ames Invitational on Aug. 30 with a time of 21 minutes 31 seconds, helping the … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Preps of the Week: Jesslyn Gaumer and Fiona Riordan, girls’ cross country

‘A great moment in your life’: Jaguars again knock off Dowling Catholic

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Jackson Huber carried the "Turnover Hammer" as he walked off the field at Valley Stadium on Friday night. The Ankeny Centennial junior also had a big smile on his face. Huber helped defend a fourth-down pass that fell incomplete in the final seconds, sealing the fifth-ranked Jaguars' 14-7 victory over No. 4 Dowling Catholic. It was Centennial's second … [Read more...] about ‘A great moment in your life’: Jaguars again knock off Dowling Catholic

Hawks thump Roosevelt for their first win of the season

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The Ankeny football team took out its frustration Friday against Des Moines Roosevelt. Cael Boyd scored four touchdowns, Jase Bauer passed for three scores, and the Hawks rolled to a 42-0 homecoming victory at Ankeny Stadium. It was the first win of the season for Ankeny (1-3), which had played three of the state's top teams in the first three … [Read more...] about Hawks thump Roosevelt for their first win of the season

Murphy leads Hawkettes to 8th-place finish at Cedar Falls

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Sophomore Madeleine Murphy continues to set the pace for the Ankeny girls' cross country team. Murphy placed 32nd in the Rich Engel Classic on Thursday at Birdsall Park in Cedar Falls, leading the Hawkettes to an eighth-place finish in the 19-team field. She posted a time of 21 minutes 31 seconds in the 5k race. Murphy has been Ankeny's top finisher at … [Read more...] about Murphy leads Hawkettes to 8th-place finish at Cedar Falls

Streaks continue: Jags win 16th straight, hand Riders 6th loss in row

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The Ankeny Centennial volleyball team entered Thursday's non-conference match at Des Moines Roosevelt on a long winning streak. The Roughriders, meanwhile, were looking to end a losing skid. Both streaks are still intact. The second-ranked Jaguars rolled to a 25-14, 25-13, 25-19 victory for their 16th consecutive win. They are now 21-1 on the … [Read more...] about Streaks continue: Jags win 16th straight, hand Riders 6th loss in row

Jaguars edge Ankeny golfers by 2 strokes, avenge last year’s loss

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For the second year in a row, the Ankeny Centennial boys' golf team shot a 153 during a dual meet against crosstown rival Ankeny at Otter Creek Golf Course. Last year, the Jaguars suffered a one-stroke loss. On Thursday, Centennial's score was good enough to produce a two-shot victory as the Hawks finished with a 155 total on their home course. "I'm … [Read more...] about Jaguars edge Ankeny golfers by 2 strokes, avenge last year’s loss

Hawkettes open conference play with sweep over Dowling Catholic

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The rubber match turned into a mismatch. After splitting two previous meetings against sixth-ranked Dowling Catholic, the No. 10 Ankeny volleyball team rolled to a 25-11, 25-21, 25-15 victory over the visiting Maroons on Tuesday. It was the CIML Central Conference opener for both squads. "I think our excitement (helped us), just being on our home court … [Read more...] about Hawkettes open conference play with sweep over Dowling Catholic

Centennial boys take 2nd at Valley; Girls’ squad finishes 4th

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Gabriel Vicker and the Ankeny Centennial boys' cross country team turned in another strong performance in the Tom Karpan Invitational on Tuesday. The Centennial girls' squad also ran well on the 5k course at Valley Southwoods Freshman High School. The Jaguars placed second among 17 teams in the boys' division. They finished fourth in the 13-team field … [Read more...] about Centennial boys take 2nd at Valley; Girls’ squad finishes 4th

Jaguars struggle on home course, fall to Dowling Catholic by 1 stroke

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Rick Fee doesn't want his Ankeny Centennial boys' golfers to make any excuses. That was Fee's message to the Jaguars after they lost to visiting Dowling Catholic, 169-170, in a dual meet on Tuesday at Briarwood Golf Course. "The course was playing pretty tough," Fee said. "It was pretty windy out there, but you can't worry about anything but your golf … [Read more...] about Jaguars struggle on home course, fall to Dowling Catholic by 1 stroke

Ankeny swimmers rout Roughriders for 4th consecutive lopsided win

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The Ankeny girls' swimming team is still awaiting its first big test of the season. The third-ranked Hawkettes rolled to another impressive victory on Tuesday, posting a 137-49 win over visiting Des Moines Roosevelt at Trail Point Aquatics Center. They are now 4-0 on the season with an average winning margin of nearly 83 points. Freshman Erica Peters … [Read more...] about Ankeny swimmers rout Roughriders for 4th consecutive lopsided win