Waukee Stadium is beginning to feel like a second home to the Ankeny girls' soccer team. The fifth-ranked Hawkettes posted a 3-2 victory in a shootout on Tuesday at No. 2 Waukee. The game was a rematch of last year's regional final on the same field, which was won by Ankeny, 2-1. "It feels really good to take them down again just like we did last … [Read more...] about Frederick saves the day; Hawkettes outlast Waukee in shootout
Centennial girls raise mark to 6-5 with victory at Fort Dodge
By posting a 9-2 victory at Fort Dodge on Tuesday, the Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team moved back above the .500 mark and finished the regular season at 6-5. The Jaguars won five of the six singles matches and four of the five doubles contests, all of them in straight sets. The Dodgers dropped to 1-9 overall. "As a team, we couldn't have ended on … [Read more...] about Centennial girls raise mark to 6-5 with victory at Fort Dodge
Jaguars roll past Fort Dodge in tune-up for district tournament
The Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team tuned up for Wednesday's district tournament with an 11-0 victory over visiting Fort Dodge on Tuesday. The Jaguars finished the regular season with an 8-2 record. It was Senior Night for Centennial, which will play in a Class 2A district tournament on Wednesday at Dowling Catholic. "Sam Marold, Matt Tressel, … [Read more...] about Jaguars roll past Fort Dodge in tune-up for district tournament
Centennial golfers defeat Ames, improve to 4-0 in conference
The Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team defeated Ames on Tuesday, but perhaps more importantly, the CIML Central Conference dual meet provided the Jaguars with a chance to see Veenker Golf Course, where they will play in a Class 4A regional meet on May 21. Second-ranked Centennial posted a 186-206 victory to improve its record to 4-0 in the conference. The … [Read more...] about Centennial golfers defeat Ames, improve to 4-0 in conference
Centennial boys hit the road, post 2-0 victory at Norwalk
The Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team will be spending a lot of time this week on a bus. The fourth-ranked Jaguars played the first of three road games in five days on Monday at Norwalk, where they posted a 2-0 victory. The non-conference contest was originally scheduled for April 6, but was postponed due to bad weather. Centennial is in the midst of … [Read more...] about Centennial boys hit the road, post 2-0 victory at Norwalk
‘It was worth the wait’ for Larson, who signs with MIT
Emily Larson waited longer than most elite high school soccer players to make a college decision. Her teammate on the Iowa Rush, Ankeny High School sophomore Ashley Harrington, committed last week to play for Northern Iowa. She won't join the Panthers' program until the fall of 2020. But Larson, a senior at North Polk, had a good excuse for waiting. … [Read more...] about ‘It was worth the wait’ for Larson, who signs with MIT
Vandeloo wins marathon super-tiebreaker, helps Jaguars to 10-1 victory
On one of the warmest days of the spring, Ankeny Centennial's Olivia Vandeloo played one of the longest tennis matches of the year. Vandeloo helped the Jaguars to a 10-1 victory at Mason City on Monday by winning a marathon match at No. 5 singles. After losing the first set, the senior rallied for a three-set victory over the Mohawks' Eden … [Read more...] about Vandeloo wins marathon super-tiebreaker, helps Jaguars to 10-1 victory
Moretti defeats 3-time state champ, leads Jaguars to 3rd-place finish at Lake Panorama
Sarah Nacos of Washington was one of only a few golfers to defeat Ankeny Centennial's Tenley Moretti last season. Moretti waited a full year for a chance to avenge that loss, and she finally got her opportunity on Monday. It came on the same course where Nacos defeated Moretti by two strokes at last year's Waukee Invitational. This time, Moretti carded … [Read more...] about Moretti defeats 3-time state champ, leads Jaguars to 3rd-place finish at Lake Panorama
After successful season, Briar Cliff’s Heston undergoes ankle surgery
Abby Heston is looking forward to the day when she can put two shoes on again. The former Ankeny Centennial guard underwent surgery on April 12 for a torn tendon in her right ankle. She won't be returning to the basketball court anytime soon. "I'm on crutches with no weight-bearing activity for another three weeks," Heston said. "It'll be a long … [Read more...] about After successful season, Briar Cliff’s Heston undergoes ankle surgery
Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Sam Marold, Ankeny Centennial boys’ tennis
Senior Sam Marold has helped the Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team to a 7-2 record, including a 3-2 mark in the CIML Central Conference. Marold has compiled an 8-1 record at No. 2 singles for the Jaguars. He has also teamed up with Ryan Lofgren for a 7-5 mark at No. 1 doubles. Here is some inside info on Marold: How is the season going thus … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Sam Marold, Ankeny Centennial boys’ tennis
‘Another successful day for the lads!’: Hawks capture tournament title
There was no letdown for the Ankeny boys' soccer team. Three days after posting a 2-0 victory over crosstown rival Ankeny Centennial, the seventh-ranked Hawks won three games on Saturday to win the Waverly-Shell Rock Invitational. They rolled to an 8-2 victory over Decorah, the No. 8 team in Class 2A, in the championship game. "Another successful day … [Read more...] about ‘Another successful day for the lads!’: Hawks capture tournament title
Rumley wins long jump title, but Jaguars edge Ankeny for 4th at conference meet
Long jumpers Jasmine Rumley of Ankeny and Betsy Ridout of Ankeny Centennial have already competed against each other several times this season. On Friday, the two competitors brought out the best in each other. Rumley won the event in the CIML Central Conference girls' track meet at Waukee, posting a leap of 17 feet 4 inches. Ridout, meanwhile, took … [Read more...] about Rumley wins long jump title, but Jaguars edge Ankeny for 4th at conference meet
Moss wins 3 events, Sindt takes 2 at boys’ conference meet
Ankeny Centennial's Riley Moss and Ankeny's Tim Sindt combined for five victories on Friday in the CIML Central Conference boys' track meet at Ames. Moss easily defended his crown in the 110 hurdles, posting a time of 14.10 seconds. He defeated the runner-up, Conner Niffenegger of Ankeny, by a full second. "I was just happy to get the win," Moss said. … [Read more...] about Moss wins 3 events, Sindt takes 2 at boys’ conference meet
Jaguars roll to victory in assistant coach’s final game at Centennial
Friday's boys' soccer game between Ankeny Centennial and Des Moines North wasn't much of a contest, but it was still an emotional one for Centennial assistant coach Brent Rauch. It was the final game for Rauch, who is moving to Estes Park, Colo., along with his wife, Bridget, on Tuesday. "It's been a great experience to coach these guys, but my wife … [Read more...] about Jaguars roll to victory in assistant coach’s final game at Centennial
‘Gritty’ Jaguars overcome adversity, pull together for 2-1 victory at No. 1 Valley
A state championship team often has to be able to overcome adversity somewhere along the way. The Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team did just that on Friday. The third-ranked Jaguars played without two of their best players, lost another key player to an injury in the first half, and still managed to pull out a 2-1 victory at No. 1 Valley. The win … [Read more...] about ‘Gritty’ Jaguars overcome adversity, pull together for 2-1 victory at No. 1 Valley
Legg scores 4 goals in Hawkettes’ 10-0 victory
Ankeny senior Alexis Legg showed on Friday why she's considered one of the state's top girls' soccer players. The Augustana (S.D.) recruit scored four goals to lead the fifth-ranked Hawkettes to a 10-0 victory over visiting Marshalltown. She has now scored 18 goals on the season, putting her just one goal behind a group of six players that leads the state … [Read more...] about Legg scores 4 goals in Hawkettes’ 10-0 victory
Centennial girls ‘put up a fight’ in loss to Little Cyclones
The Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team may have suffered an 11-0 loss to visiting Ames on Friday, but the final score was misleading according to Centennial coach Emily Phommachack. The Jaguars lost three super-tiebreakers and a few other close matches to Ames, whch remained unbeaten on the season. "It was a perfect night for the seniors," said … [Read more...] about Centennial girls ‘put up a fight’ in loss to Little Cyclones
Roosevelt boys edge Hawks, give Pitz a homecoming victory
It took two days for the Des Moines Roosevelt boys' tennis team to provide its head coach with a homecoming victory. The Roughriders, who are coached by former Ankeny standout Dan Pitz, completed a 7-4 win over Ankeny on Friday at the Prairie Ridge courts. The non-conference meet began on Thursday, but was suspended due to rain. The win improved … [Read more...] about Roosevelt boys edge Hawks, give Pitz a homecoming victory
Lopez boots game-winner; Jaguars top Ankeny for 3rd straight time
Ankeny Centennial's Nahomi Lopez didn't mind turning the goalkeeping duties over to her sister, Marissa, on Wednesday at Ankeny High School. It allowed Nahomi to score the game-winning goal against her crosstown rival. Nahomi converted a penalty kick to give the third-ranked Jaguars a 3-2 victory over No. 6 Ankeny in the completion of Tuesday's … [Read more...] about Lopez boots game-winner; Jaguars top Ankeny for 3rd straight time
Webb places 9th at tournament, leads Hawkettes to season-best score
Ankeny freshman Jaci Webb carded an 80 to place ninth as an individual in the Lamson Invitational girls' golf meet on Wednesday at Willow Creek. The Hawkettes posted a team score of 402, their lowest of the season. "These girls played very well," Ankeny coach Seth Hagarty tweeted after the meet. Waukee shot a 301 to win the team title. Valley was … [Read more...] about Webb places 9th at tournament, leads Hawkettes to season-best score