The conditions were far from ideal for the Ankeny girls' golf team's home opener on Thursday. The Hawkettes battled gusty winds and cold temperatures while hosting a CIML Conference triangular meet at Otter Creek. They finished third overall with a 217 total. Waukee Northwest easily won the meet with a 174. Waukee shot a 196 to place … [Read more...] about Ankeny golfers battle gusty winds, place 3rd in triangular meet at Otter Creek
Jaguars win 4 events, place 2nd overall among 8 teams at ADM Tiger Invitational
Aided by four first-place finishes, the Ankeny Centennial boys' track squad earned runner-up honors among eight teams in the ADM Tiger Invitational on Thursday at Adel. The host Tigers won the meet with 194 points. Centennial finished with 113.5 points. Lawson Langford and Max Snyder each ran on a pair of winning relays. They teamed up with Braeden … [Read more...] about Jaguars win 4 events, place 2nd overall among 8 teams at ADM Tiger Invitational
‘It’s not really that big of a surprise’: Ankeny girls suffer 5-4 loss at North Polk
It was a meet that could have gone either way. In the end, the Ankeny girls' tennis team dropped a 5-4 decision at North Polk in a non-conference battle on Thursday. The meet was played under cold and blustery conditions. "It would be easy to try to blame the circumstances as it was one of the worst nights condition-wise I’ve ever seen," said Ankeny … [Read more...] about ‘It’s not really that big of a surprise’: Ankeny girls suffer 5-4 loss at North Polk
GOTT A WIN: Senior’s golden goal allows Hawkettes to beat defending champs
Ankeny girls' soccer coach Simon Brown isn't a big fan of shootouts to decide Iowa high school games during the regular season. His distaste for them only grew after the Hawkettes lost to Dallas Center-Grimes in a marathon shootout in their season opener on March 29. On Tuesday, fifth-ranked Ankeny appeared to be headed to another shootout against … [Read more...] about GOTT A WIN: Senior’s golden goal allows Hawkettes to beat defending champs
Ankeny golfers shoot 194 total at Willow Creek; Ross earns runner-up honors
Ankeny girls' golf coach Kelley Emke was happy with her team's progress on Tuesday. The Hawkettes shot a 194 in a CIML Conference triangular meet at Willow Creek, where they placed third behind Valley (179) and Dowling Catholic (191). "Overall, I am happy with the results!" Emke said. "This is our lowest nine holes yet this season, and it was awesome … [Read more...] about Ankeny golfers shoot 194 total at Willow Creek; Ross earns runner-up honors
Jaguars edge Waukee, Johnston golfers to win triangular meet at Sugar Creek
Only six strokes separated the three girls' golf teams in a CIML Conference triangular meet on Tuesday at Sugar Creek. Ankeny Centennial shot a 177 to win the meet. Waukee posted a 179 total followed by Johnston with a 183. "It was a good start to our conference meets with a pair of wins," said Centennial coach John Petersen. "Like Monday (at the … [Read more...] about Jaguars edge Waukee, Johnston golfers to win triangular meet at Sugar Creek
Without 5 of top 15 players, Ankeny girls tumble to potent Johnston squad
A depleted Ankeny girls' tennis team dropped an 11-0 decision to visiting Johnston on Tuesday. The Dragons won all 11 matches in straight sets. They improved to 2-0 in the CIML Conference and 2-0 overall. The Hawkettes' records fell to 0-2 and 0-2. "We were down five of our top 15 players, including two of our normal singles players," said Ankeny … [Read more...] about Without 5 of top 15 players, Ankeny girls tumble to potent Johnston squad
‘They never give up’: Centennial boys’ rally falls short in 7-4 loss to Maroons
The Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team didn't quit on Tuesday after falling behind visiting Dowling Catholic, 5-1, in a CIML Conference meet at the Prairie Ridge courts. The Jaguars won only one of the six singles matches but then rallied to win three of the five doubles matches, even though Dowling still posted a 7-4 victory. "It was fun hosting … [Read more...] about ‘They never give up’: Centennial boys’ rally falls short in 7-4 loss to Maroons
Growing pains continue as Jaguars fall behind early in 4-2 loss to Dowling boys
The Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team is still going through some growing pains. The Jaguars gave up three goals in the first 28 minutes and went on to drop a 4-2 decision to visiting Dowling Catholic in a CIML Conference game on Tuesday. The Maroons improved to 2-0 in the league and 5-0 overall, while Centennial's records dropped to 0-2 and 2-5. "It … [Read more...] about Growing pains continue as Jaguars fall behind early in 4-2 loss to Dowling boys
‘We had a great weather night’: Jaguars place 2nd behind NW at Oldham Invite
The Ankeny Centennial girls' track team earned a runner-up finish in the Craig Oldham Invitational on Tuesday at Johnston. Waukee Northwest won the meet for the third straight year, racking up 167 points. Centennial finished with 121.5, while the host Dragons took third in the eight-team field with 97. "We had a great weather night that allowed for … [Read more...] about ‘We had a great weather night’: Jaguars place 2nd behind NW at Oldham Invite
Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 255
In the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by Coldwell Banker Mid-America, publisher Dan Holm breaks down the boys' soccer season thus far with coaches Trevor Fuccio of Ankeny and Brian Duax of Ankeny Centennial. Coldwell Banker realtor Ronda Dix also makes an appearance. … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 255
‘It helped us to progress’: Hawkettes win 9 events at Valley Quadrangular
The Ankeny girls' track team won nine events at the Valley Quadrangular on Tuesday. Cedar Rapids Kennedy, Indianola and the host Tigers also competed in the unscored meet. One of the victories came in the shuttle hurdle relay, where the Hawkettes posted a time of 1:06.11, which met the Drake Relays Blue Oval standard. It was the fourth-fastest clocking in … [Read more...] about ‘It helped us to progress’: Hawkettes win 9 events at Valley Quadrangular
Mixdorf provides only win as Jaguars drop 10-1 decision at Dowling Catholic
Without its No. 1 player, the Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team dropped a 10-1 decision at Dowling Catholic on Tuesday. The Jaguars were unable to overcome the absence of Abbie Peterson, who was out with an injury. "We had to shuffle everyone up a spot," said Centennial coach Alli Gustafson. "Dowling is a very talented and deep team, and we fell … [Read more...] about Mixdorf provides only win as Jaguars drop 10-1 decision at Dowling Catholic
Hawks race to school record in 4×100 relay, post fastest time in state in 2024
The Ankeny boys' track team continues to turn in some blistering times. The Hawks set a school record in the 4x100 relay during the Gary DouBrava Invitational on Tuesday at Urbandale. The foursome of Caden Henkes, Devon Akers, Logan Fairchild and Tyler Sickerson won the event in 41.76 seconds, which is the fastest time in the state this season. "As the … [Read more...] about Hawks race to school record in 4×100 relay, post fastest time in state in 2024
Resilient Jaguars outlast Dowling Catholic girls to win another shootout
For the second time in five days, the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team was forced to go to a shootout. And once again, the Jaguars prevailed. Seventh-ranked Centennial got a game-ending save from goalkeeper Rylee Litchfield and posted a 2-1 victory at No. 9 Dowling Catholic on Tuesday. The Jaguars improved to 2-0 in the CIML Conference and 4-1 … [Read more...] about Resilient Jaguars outlast Dowling Catholic girls to win another shootout
‘We committed the same mistakes’: Hawks tumble to strong Johnston team
The Ankeny boys' tennis team ran into a buzzsaw on Tuesday. The Hawks dropped an 11-0 decision at Johnston in a CIML Conference meet. It was the season opener for the Dragons, who won all 11 matches in straight sets. "They are pretty deep, and we committed the same mistakes over and over," said Ankeny coach Ron Miller. "This team is still new to tennis … [Read more...] about ‘We committed the same mistakes’: Hawks tumble to strong Johnston team
Hawks take lead on Lundberg’s PK, but Johnston boys rally for 3-1 victory
The Ankeny boys' soccer team battled defending Class 4A state champion Johnston on even terms for much of Monday's game before the host Dragons scored two late goals to escape with a 3-1 victory. Carlos Martinez had two goals and Lai Mawia added another for the Dragons, who also got two assists from Cael Leach and one from Kyron Pope. It was the 11th … [Read more...] about Hawks take lead on Lundberg’s PK, but Johnston boys rally for 3-1 victory
‘It was a no-brainer’: Bayless to reunite with coach Plona at Western Kentucky
When Hank Plona was named the 17th head men's basketball coach at Western Kentucky a week ago, it didn't take long for him to be reunited with one of his former players. Braxton Bayless, who played for Plona at Indian Hills Community College, has committed to the Hilltoppers as a graduate transfer. "It was a no-brainer being with coach Hank," said … [Read more...] about ‘It was a no-brainer’: Bayless to reunite with coach Plona at Western Kentucky
‘Kansas City has become my home’: Porter commits to play for Rockhurst
Averi Porter didn't have to look very far to find a new home. The former Ankeny Centennial basketball standout has committed to play for Rockhurst University after playing her freshman season at nearby William Jewell College in the Kansas City area. "I had several offers from schools in the Midwest, but I based my final decision on not just the … [Read more...] about ‘Kansas City has become my home’: Porter commits to play for Rockhurst
Drefke takes 3rd at Centennial Invite, leads Jaguars to 5th-place finish
The Ankeny Centennial girls' golf squad opened its season on Monday with a fifth-place finish in the Centennial Invitational at Briarwood Golf Club, while crosstown rival Ankeny took eighth in the 12-team field. Gilbert shot a 320 to win the meet for the fourth straight year. Pleasant Valley was second with a 336. The Jaguars carded a 381 on their home … [Read more...] about Drefke takes 3rd at Centennial Invite, leads Jaguars to 5th-place finish