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Jacobsen returns to mound, helps Hawkettes to win over Carlisle

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The Ankeny softball team pounded out 11 hits and rolled to a 9-1 victory over visiting Carlisle on Tuesday. After giving up an unearned run in the top of the first, Ankeny tied the game in the bottom of the frame. The Hawkettes then took the lead for good with a four-run second inning. The Wildcats dropped to 0-2 after opening the season with a 2-1 … [Read more...] about Jacobsen returns to mound, helps Hawkettes to win over Carlisle

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Emma Stoelk, Ankeny Centennial girls’ golf

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Emma Stoelk of the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team is the Ankeny Fanatic Sub of the Week sponsored by Blimpie. Stoelk has rotated between the No. 6 varsity spot and the No. 1 JV position for the Jaguars this season. She shot a personal-best 90 in the Johnston Invitational on April 30 at Jester Park. Centennial won a Class 4A regional meet on Monday … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Emma Stoelk, Ankeny Centennial girls’ golf

Jaguars open baseball, softball fields with sweeps over Hoover

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The opening of Ankeny Centennial's new baseball and softball complex was a smashing success. The Jaguars began the 2018 season on Monday by hosting doubleheaders against Des Moines Hoover on both fields. They ended up sweeping both twinbills. "It was a nice way to open the new fields and the season," said Centennial baseball coach Mark Hey, whose team … [Read more...] about Jaguars open baseball, softball fields with sweeps over Hoover

Hawks open season with doubleheader loss at Johnston

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The Ankeny baseball team was hoping to open its season at home with a strong performance against a quality opponent. It didn't work out that way. After Monday's doubleheader was moved to Johnston because of a wet field, the Dragons swept both games of the twinbill by scores of 11-2 and 9-0. They completed the sweep with a pitching gem in the nightcap, … [Read more...] about Hawks open season with doubleheader loss at Johnston

Hawkettes earn split against Johnston with huge rally in nightcap

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A huge rally allowed the Ankeny softball team to snap a nine-game losing streak against Johnston in the nightcap of a season-opening doubleheader on Monday at Ankeny. The Hawkettes erupted for six runs in the sixth inning to post an 8-7 victory after Johnston won the opener, 3-1. "It was a good win for us," said Ankeny coach Dave Bingham. "We haven't … [Read more...] about Hawkettes earn split against Johnston with huge rally in nightcap

Moretti leads Jaguars to another state berth; Ankeny’s Webb also qualifies

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When the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team defeated Ames in a dual meet on May 8, the Jaguars felt like they lost the battle against Veenker Golf Course. On Monday, Centennial returned to Veenker for a Class 4A regional meet and shot a 359 to capture the team title. The Jaguars advanced to the state meet for the fourth consecutive year under coach Andy … [Read more...] about Moretti leads Jaguars to another state berth; Ankeny’s Webb also qualifies

Smith’s goal allows Centennial girls to extend winning streak to 9 games

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Most soccer players use their foot or their head to put the ball into the net. Sometimes, it's necessary to rely on other body parts. Marisa Smith used her thigh to score the game-winning goal Monday as top-ranked Ankeny Centennial posted a 1-0 victory at No. 7 Dowling Catholic in a non-conference contest. "I saw Meg (Gray) taking endline, and we … [Read more...] about Smith’s goal allows Centennial girls to extend winning streak to 9 games

Phommachack announces her resignation after Jaguars’ loss in regional final

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The Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team ended its season on Monday with a 5-0 loss at Urbandale in the final of a Class 2A regional team tournament. The Jaguars finished with an 8-6 record under coach Emily Phommachack, who told her players afterwards that she was resigning from her position. Phommachack and her husband are expecting their third baby in … [Read more...] about Phommachack announces her resignation after Jaguars’ loss in regional final

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Riley Moss, Ankeny Centennial boys’ track

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Senior Riley Moss led the Ankeny Centennial boys' track team to a fifth-place finish in the Class 4A state meet Thursday through Saturday at Drake Stadium. Moss won an individual state title in the 110 hurdles, posting a time of 14.02 seconds. He also anchored the Jaguars' winning 4x200 relay, the runner-up 4x100 relay and the seventh-place shuttle hurdle … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Riley Moss, Ankeny Centennial boys’ track

C.R. Jefferson edges Jaguars in 4×100 relay by .005 seconds

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Ankeny Centennial's Riley Moss and Cedar Rapids Jefferson's Mitchell Hall both leaned at the finish line. It took a photo to determine the winner. "Honestly, I thought I had it," Moss said. "But they analyzed the photo multiple times, and they got it. It sucks, but it was a fun last race." Hall anchored Jefferson to a victory in the 4x100 relay at … [Read more...] about C.R. Jefferson edges Jaguars in 4×100 relay by .005 seconds

Moss completes dominant season by winning 110 hurdles crown

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This time, Riley Moss had a clean trip over the hurdles. That meant that everybody else was running for second place. The Ankeny Centennial senior capped off a dominant season in the 110 hurdles by winning the Class 4A title in the event at the boys' state track meet on Saturday. He posted a time of 14.02 to defeat runner-up Trent Davis of Linn-Mar … [Read more...] about Moss completes dominant season by winning 110 hurdles crown

Hawks earn 4th-place finish in shuttle hurdle relay

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The south side of Ankeny has some pretty good hurdlers, too. On the same day that Ankeny Centennial's Riley Moss captured the 110 hurdles title in the Class 4A state track meet at Drake Stadium, Ankeny raced to a fourth-place finish in the boys' shuttle hurdle relay. The foursome of Cael Boyd, Max Griffin, Mason Thompson and Connor Niffenegger won the … [Read more...] about Hawks earn 4th-place finish in shuttle hurdle relay

Pippett helps Jaguars to 5th-place finish in last shuttle hurdle race

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The emotions struck Karri Pippett almost immediately after she crossed the finish line in her last high school race. "I walked toward the other girls, and it really hit me," Pippett said. "I was super emotional, but I am super proud of how we did this season. It was amazing." Pippett helped Ankeny Centennial to a fifth-place finish in the shuttle … [Read more...] about Pippett helps Jaguars to 5th-place finish in last shuttle hurdle race

Jaguars to play for state team tennis berth on Monday

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Only one more win separates the Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team from its first trip to the Class 2A state team tournament. The Jaguars advanced to the regional final with a 5-2 victory over Council Bluffs Lewis Central in the semifinals on Saturday at Urbandale. A win by the No. 1 doubles team of Alyssa Lewton and Alli Gustafson secured the triumph, … [Read more...] about Jaguars to play for state team tennis berth on Monday

After storm delay, Hawkettes race to 3rd-place finish in 4×100 relay

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The Ankeny girls' track team had to wait longer than expected to score some points in the Class 4A state meet. The Hawkettes entered Saturday's final in the 4x100 relay with the fastest qualifying time, but the race was delayed by nearly two hours due to a severe thunderstorm that passed through the Des Moines area. The storm warning led to the … [Read more...] about After storm delay, Hawkettes race to 3rd-place finish in 4×100 relay

Centennial boys fall to Waukee in Class 2A quarterfinals

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team got three-set victories from Will Blevins and Joel Unick, but it wasn't enough as the Jaguars dropped a 5-3 decision to Waukee in the quarterfinals of the Class 2A state team tournament on Saturday. Waukee took a 4-2 lead out of singles, then sealed the victory by winning the No. 2 doubles match. The Jaguars … [Read more...] about Centennial boys fall to Waukee in Class 2A quarterfinals

In his final race, Cox outduels Sindt in 1,600 to win 1st state title

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Camden Cox's final lap around Drake Stadium was a memorable one. The Ankeny Centennial senior took the lead in the final 200 meters of the boys' Class 4A 1,600-meter run on Saturday. He then held off crosstown rival Tim Sindt of Ankeny down the stretch to win his first individual state title, posting a time of 4:18.36. "It's so surreal," Cox said. "I … [Read more...] about In his final race, Cox outduels Sindt in 1,600 to win 1st state title

Olsons coach Boone to 5-0 victory over Hawkettes

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For many years, Tim Olson served as an assistant coach for the Ankeny boys' basketball team. His son, Lute, was a tennis standout for the Hawks. On Saturday, the Olsons teamed up to help bring the season to an end for the Ankeny girls' tennis squad. The father-son duo is now coaching at Boone, which handed the Hawkettes a 5-0 loss in the semifinals of … [Read more...] about Olsons coach Boone to 5-0 victory over Hawkettes