The Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial girls' track teams each won one event and tied for sixth place overall in the CIML Conference meet on Thursday at Ankeny Stadium. The Hawkettes and Jaguars both finished with 83 points. "We were so excited about the competitive spirit that our team showed," said Ankeny coach TJ Jumper. "It was just a grind-it-out … [Read more...] about Hawkettes, Jaguars score 83 points, tie for 6th overall at CIML Conference meet
Hawks win 3 events, Jaguars capture 2 relay titles at CIML Conference meet
After a busy weekend at the Drake Relays, the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial boys' track teams adjusted their lineups for the CIML Conference meet on Thursday. The Jaguars placed fifth in the nine-team field at Southeast Polk. They finished with 91 points. "We're kind of here just to have fun, especially since it's the last races of the year for some of … [Read more...] about Hawks win 3 events, Jaguars capture 2 relay titles at CIML Conference meet
Centennial golfers place 8th at S.E. Polk Invitational, while Ankeny finishes 13th
It's been a rainy week for the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial girls' golf teams. The Hawkettes and Jaguars were supposed to play on Tuesday at Copper Creek, but the CIML Conference triangular meet against Southeast Polk was postponed due to rain. On Thursday, Ankeny and Centennial dodged some more raindrops while competing in the Southeast Polk … [Read more...] about Centennial golfers place 8th at S.E. Polk Invitational, while Ankeny finishes 13th
Ankeny boys dominate doubles to beat Urbandale, improve to 3-4 in conference
The Ankeny boys' tennis team moved closer to the .500 mark in the CIML Conference with a 7-4 victory over visiting Urbandale on Wednesday. The Hawks won four of the five doubles matches to earn the triumph after the two teams split the six singles matches. They improved to 3-4 in the league and 3-6 overall, while Urbandale's records dropped to 1-6 and … [Read more...] about Ankeny boys dominate doubles to beat Urbandale, improve to 3-4 in conference
Ankeny girls split singles matches at Urbandale, but eventually suffer 6-3 loss
The Ankeny girls' tennis team dropped a 6-3 decision at Urbandale in a rain-shortened meet on Wednesday. After the two squads split the six singles matches, Urbandale posted wins at Nos. 3, 4 and 5 doubles to seal the victory. The Nos. 1 and 2 matches were not completed. The J-Hawks improved to 3-4 in the CIML Conference and 7-4 overall. Ankeny's … [Read more...] about Ankeny girls split singles matches at Urbandale, but eventually suffer 6-3 loss
Centennial boys end skid with 11-0 win at S.E. Polk, will face No. 1 Wolves next
The Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team got a much-needed victory on Wednesday. The Jaguars cruised to an 11-0 win at Southeast Polk to end a five-meet losing streak. They improved to 2-5 in the CIML Conference and 2-6 overall, while Southeast Polk's records dropped to 0-7 and 0-10. Centennial won 10 of the 11 matches in straight sets. The only match … [Read more...] about Centennial boys end skid with 11-0 win at S.E. Polk, will face No. 1 Wolves next
‘It was a great day of tennis’: Jaguars roll past S.E. Polk on their Senior Night
It was a banner Senior Night for the Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team. The Jaguars rolled to an 11-0 victory over visiting Southeast Polk in a CIML Conference meet on Wednesday. They won all 11 matches in straight sets to keep the Rams winless. "It was a great day of tennis with everyone in the lineup getting a win!" said Centennial coach Alli … [Read more...] about ‘It was a great day of tennis’: Jaguars roll past S.E. Polk on their Senior Night
Jaguars win tiebreaker against Dowling, fall to Waukee NW in triangular meet
It's not very often that the sixth score for a high school golf team makes a difference. But that was the case for the Ankeny Centennial girls' squad on Wednesday at Blank Golf Course. The Jaguars lost to Waukee Northwest, 167-187, and battled Dowling Catholic to a 187-187 tie in a CIML Conference triangular meet. Both Centennial and the Maroons had … [Read more...] about Jaguars win tiebreaker against Dowling, fall to Waukee NW in triangular meet
Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 258
In the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by Coldwell Banker Mid-America, publisher Dan Holm previews the Ankeny Derby games with seniors Ty Duax and Avery Lewis of Ankeny Centennial along with Liz Proctor and Gannon Ripley of Ankeny. … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 258
Centennial girls face trio of top-10 opponents at Valley Quadrangular
The Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team faced off against three top-10 squads in the Valley Quadrangular on Monday. Top-ranked Dowling Catholic, No. 5 Valley and No. 7 Iowa City West also competed in the meet, which consisted of two singles and four doubles flights. "We did well!" said Centennial coach Alli Gustafson. "The invitational had some tough … [Read more...] about Centennial girls face trio of top-10 opponents at Valley Quadrangular
‘They deserve their ranking’: Riverhawks top Ankeny boys, then beat Waukee
The Mason City boys' tennis team showed on Monday why the Riverhawks are sixth in the latest Class 2A rankings. Mason City traveled to Ankeny for a make-up meet against the Hawks and rolled to an 11-0 victory in the non-conference matchup. The Riverhawks then went to Waukee and beat the Warriors, 8-3, in a meet that was already scheduled. "They are … [Read more...] about ‘They deserve their ranking’: Riverhawks top Ankeny boys, then beat Waukee
Centennial boys fall to Valley, will look to bounce back Tuesday at S.E. Polk
The Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team dropped an 11-0 decision to fifth-ranked Valley in a CIML Conference meet on Monday at the Prairie Ridge courts. The Tigers won nine of the 11 matches in straight sets. They improved to 5-1 in the league and 8-1 overall, while Centennial's records dropped to 1-5 and 1-6. The Jaguars got a strong effort from Jack … [Read more...] about Centennial boys fall to Valley, will look to bounce back Tuesday at S.E. Polk
Ridout shoots best score of year, helps Jaguars place 7th at Dragon Invitational
The Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team placed seventh among 12 squads in the Dragon Invitational on Monday at Jester Park. The Jaguars posted a score of 371. Waukee Northwest shot a 328 to easily win the team title. North Scott was the runner-up with a 351, edging Southeast Polk by two shots. Payton Drefke carded an 86 to lead Centennial. Brooke Ridout … [Read more...] about Ridout shoots best score of year, helps Jaguars place 7th at Dragon Invitational
Jaguars rally to defeat Whitefish Bay, finish 2-1 at Tournament of Champions
The Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team completed a 2-1 weekend in the Tournament of Champions at Bettendorf by defeating Whitefish Bay (Wis.), 2-1, on Saturday. All three games were played indoors. Ava Martin scored the go-ahead goal for the sixth-ranked Jaguars, who overcame a 1-0 halftime deficit to raise their overall record to 8-3. "I thought … [Read more...] about Jaguars rally to defeat Whitefish Bay, finish 2-1 at Tournament of Champions
Hawkettes fall to Kansas foe in shootout, then post 4-1 victory over Illinois squad
The Ankeny girls' soccer team split a pair of games in the Tournament of Champions at Bettendorf over the weekend. The third-ranked Hawkettes dropped a 2-1 decision to St. Thomas Aquinas (Kan.) in a shootout on Friday afternoon. The game was delayed by rain for about four hours. "It was a bit of a nightmare," said Ankeny coach Simon Brown. "We were … [Read more...] about Hawkettes fall to Kansas foe in shootout, then post 4-1 victory over Illinois squad
Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Nicholas Robie, Ankeny boys’ track
Junior Nicholas Robie helped the Ankeny boys' track team to a record-setting victory in the 4x800 relay at the Drake Relays on Saturday. The foursome of Jake Bosch, Robie, Ike Smith and Ethan Zuber broke one of the oldest Relays records in the high school competition and posted the fastest time in the country this year by winning the race in 7:39.54, … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Nicholas Robie, Ankeny boys’ track
KABOOM!: Ankeny boys bring thunder and lightning, capture 2 titles at Relays
The ultimate goal for the Ankeny boys' track team is to win the Class 4A state championship next month. And despite some mishaps, the Hawks showed over the last two days at the Drake Relays that they are clearly the team to beat. "I'm just ready for May," said Ankeny senior Jake Bosch, who ran on the winning 4x800 relay on Saturday. "I'm looking … [Read more...] about KABOOM!: Ankeny boys bring thunder and lightning, capture 2 titles at Relays
‘There’s more to see out of us’: Jaguars sprint to trio of top-5 finishes at Drake
While the Ankeny boys' track team grabbed many of the headlines at the Drake Relays over the last two days, its crosstown rival showed off its strength in the sprint events as well. Ankeny Centennial earned a trio of top-five finishes in the boys' division, highlighted by a third-place finish in the 4x200 relay on Friday. The foursome of Robert McGhee, … [Read more...] about ‘There’s more to see out of us’: Jaguars sprint to trio of top-5 finishes at Drake
Hawkettes place 5th in 4×800, scratch out of 2 other finals at stormy Relays
Perhaps no team was affected more by the storm delay on Saturday afternoon at the Drake Relays than the Ankeny girls' track squad. When the meet resumed a few hours later, the Hawkettes made the difficult decision to scratch out of two events. "We decided to scratch the 4x100 relay and Drew (Beason) in the 1,500 because of the weather, long delay, and … [Read more...] about Hawkettes place 5th in 4×800, scratch out of 2 other finals at stormy Relays
Centennial’s Woods, Leazer earn top-8 finishes in Drake Relays individual events
The adverse weather conditions on Friday didn't seem to bother the Ankeny Centennial duo of Anna Woods and Kambria Leazer. Woods, a freshman, raced to a seventh-place finish in the girls' 100 hurdles at the Drake Relays. It was the Jaguars' highest finish of the weekend. Woods posted a time of 16.21 seconds. Emma Havighurst of Valley won the race in … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Woods, Leazer earn top-8 finishes in Drake Relays individual events