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Baier places 20th in shot put, while Niffenegger finishes 25th in 110 hurdles

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After tying for 11th place in the discus at the Drake Relays on Thursday, Ankeny thrower Jacob Baier was looking to do even better in the shot put on Friday morning. But it didn't happen. Baier struggled to take advantage of the perfect weather conditions and finished in 20th place with a throw of 49 feet 3.25 inches. "It wasn't my best," said … [Read more...] about Baier places 20th in shot put, while Niffenegger finishes 25th in 110 hurdles

Northwestern’s Bosch ‘has a lot of memories’ of the blue oval

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There's nothing like running at the Drake Relays. Just ask Katie Bosch. The former Ankeny standout helped Northwestern College to a runner-up finish in the College Division of the Women's 4x800 relay on Friday morning. She ran the opening leg in 2:14.28 to put her team in second place. "This track has a lot of memories," said Bosch, who graduated … [Read more...] about Northwestern’s Bosch ‘has a lot of memories’ of the blue oval

Cox places 2nd behind Sieperda in 3,200, but will get rematch on Saturday

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Ankeny Centennial's Camden Cox is already looking forward to Saturday's rematch against Gable Sieperda of Central Lyon. Sieperda pulled away from the field to win the boys' 3,200-meter run at the Drake Relays on Thursday. He posted a time of 9:11.17 to finish more than 10 seconds ahead of Cox, who was the runner-up in 9:21.77. "The beauty and hype … [Read more...] about Cox places 2nd behind Sieperda in 3,200, but will get rematch on Saturday

No. 1 Valley dominates 2nd half, rolls to 4-0 win over No. 3 Jaguars

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A battle between two undefeated boys' soccer teams turned into a lopsided affair during the second half of Thursday's game at Ankeny Centennial. After holding a 1-0 lead at halftime, top-ranked Valley erupted for three more goals in the final 40 minutes and cruised to a 4-0 victory over the No. 3 Jaguars. "It's a tough one for us, but I think it's an … [Read more...] about No. 1 Valley dominates 2nd half, rolls to 4-0 win over No. 3 Jaguars

Red-hot Warriors top Ankeny boys for 6th straight win

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The Waukee boys' tennis team entered Thursday's meet at Ankeny on a long winning streak. The Warriors then posted their sixth consecutive victory by defeating Ankeny, 9-2, at the Prairie Ridge courts. "They're especially tough at the 1 through 4 spots," Ankeny coach Randy Daniels said of Waukee. "And the conditions weren't great. The wind was tough, … [Read more...] about Red-hot Warriors top Ankeny boys for 6th straight win

Hawkettes improve their score by 26 strokes, but fall to Valley

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Playing for the first time in nine days, the Ankeny girls' golf team lost to Valley in a CIML Central Conference dual meet on Thursday at Otter Creek. The Tigers posted a 176-202 victory behind Paige Hoffman, who carded a 39 to earn medalist honors. Teammate Jenna Krogulski was the runner-up with a 40. Ankeny dropped to 0-3 in the conference. The … [Read more...] about Hawkettes improve their score by 26 strokes, but fall to Valley

Moretti defends her crown, leads Jaguars to runner-up finish

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Tenley Moretti and the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team showed a lot of mental toughness on Thursday. The Jaguars shot a 354 to place second among 13 teams in the Linda Bloom Invitational at Elmwood Country Club in Marshalltown. They edged Grinnell by one stroke for the runner-up spot behind Waukee, which carded a 328 to win the tournament for the third … [Read more...] about Moretti defends her crown, leads Jaguars to runner-up finish

Blatt, Reilly Johnson provide lone victory in Hawkettes’ loss at Waukee

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The Ankeny girls' tennis team dropped a 10-1 decision at Waukee in a CIML Central Conference meet on Thursday. The Hawkettes' lone victory came at No. 5 doubles, where the duo of Lydia Blatt and Reilly Johnson posted a 6-1, 6-0 triumph over Audrey Messman and Delaney Deering. "Our No. 5 doubles played awesome in the wind," said Ankeny coach Katie … [Read more...] about Blatt, Reilly Johnson provide lone victory in Hawkettes’ loss at Waukee

Jaguars top Valley, S.E. Polk to open conference season

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After returning home late from the Linn-Mar Invitational on Tuesday, the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team didn't have much time to recover. The Jaguars were back on the golf course Wednesday as they hosted a triangular meet against Valley and Southeast Polk at Briarwood. They shot a 167 to defeat both of their CIML Central Conference opponents. The … [Read more...] about Jaguars top Valley, S.E. Polk to open conference season

Hawkettes reach .500 mark with win over Fort Dodge

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The Ankeny girls' tennis team evened its record at 3-3 with a 7-4 victory over visiting Fort Dodge in a non-conference meet on Tuesday. The Hawkettes won four of the six singles matches and three of the five doubles contests. "It was a great night for the girls," said Ankeny coach Katie Owens. "They played Fort Dodge tough." Ankeny's singles winners … [Read more...] about Hawkettes reach .500 mark with win over Fort Dodge

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Nolan Johnson, Ankeny Centennial boys’ soccer

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Nolan Johnson of the Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team is the Ankeny Fanatic Sub of the Week sponsored by Blimpie. The senior has helped Centennial to an 8-0 record and a No. 3 ranking in Class 3A. The Jaguars posted a 3-0 victory at Southeast Polk on Tuesday to remain unbeaten. Centennial will host No. 1 Valley on Thursday. … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Nolan Johnson, Ankeny Centennial boys’ soccer

Jaguars’ defense shuts down S.E. Polk en route to 3-0 victory

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There are times when Ankeny Centennial goalkeeper Nahomi Lopez doesn't see much action on the field, even when she's in the game. The third-ranked Jaguars boast one of the state's top defensive units, led by the trio of Olivia Brown, Tori Ubben and Olivia Wee. That group made things easier on Tuesday for Lopez, who stopped only three shots as the … [Read more...] about Jaguars’ defense shuts down S.E. Polk en route to 3-0 victory

Kerrigan returns home, looks for fresh start at Grand View

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Former Ankeny Centennial golfer Karli Kerrigan is coming home for a second chance. The 2014 Class 5A state champion has decided to transfer from South Dakota to Grand View after being dismissed from the Coyotes' squad for violating team rules. "I knew that golf has been such an important part of my life that I wanted to keep playing competitively as … [Read more...] about Kerrigan returns home, looks for fresh start at Grand View

Pritchard scores again; Hawks beat Ames for 8th straight win

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Charlie Pritchard and the Ankeny boys' soccer team are on a roll. Pritchard scored another goal, his seventh in the last four games, and the sixth-ranked Hawks opened CIML Central Conference play with a 2-0 victory at No. 11 Ames on Tuesday. It was the eighth consecutive win for Ankeny, which raised its record to 8-1 on the season. The Little Cyclones … [Read more...] about Pritchard scores again; Hawks beat Ames for 8th straight win

Jaguars record their 5th shutout, will host No. 1 Valley next

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A strong wind helped the Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team to a victory in its CIML Central Conference opener on Tuesday at Southeast Polk. With the wind at their backs, the third-ranked Jaguars scored three goals in the last 17 minutes of the first half. They went on to defeat the Rams, 3-0. "There was a stiff breeze going toward the one net," said … [Read more...] about Jaguars record their 5th shutout, will host No. 1 Valley next

Hegelheimer’s goal in OT knocks Hawkettes from unbeaten ranks

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The Ankeny girls' soccer team couldn't figure out a way to stop Ames' Melina Hegelheimer. It resulted in the Hawkettes' first loss of the season. Hegelheimer scored a pair of goals, including the game-winner in overtime, as the ninth-ranked Little Cyclones posted a 3-2 victory at No. 5 Ankeny in a CIML Central Conference showdown on Tuesday. "It was … [Read more...] about Hegelheimer’s goal in OT knocks Hawkettes from unbeaten ranks