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Ankeny Fanatic announces its all-time Ankeny football team (1st team)

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Jerry Pezzetti has always started his pregame speeches with the same word during his legendary career as a football coach. "Men," he says. "Just by calling us 'men' we felt big, strong and powerful," said Jon Leverenz, a star linebacker for Pezzetti in the 1980s. "And he would proceed to make us feel unstoppable regardless of the challenges ahead. But … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic announces its all-time Ankeny football team (1st team)

Prized Ankeny football recruit Brecht plans to make decision by end of June

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Ankeny football star Brody Brecht has narrowed his list of schools down to Iowa and Iowa State. Ankeny Fanatic publisher Dan Holm caught up with the junior receiver, who is one of the state's top prospects in the Class of 2021, to get an update on his recruitment. Well Brody, you previously said you were hoping to commit after taking your official visits … [Read more...] about Prized Ankeny football recruit Brecht plans to make decision by end of June

Bauer, Brecht, Petersen earn all-state honors from Des Moines Register

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One of the best passing combinations in Class 4A this season was Ankeny's junior duo of quarterback Jase Bauer and wide receiver Brody Brecht. Both players have received all-state football honors from The Des Moines Register after leading the Hawks to an 8-3 record and a Class 4A quarterfinal appearance. Brecht was named to the Elite team, which … [Read more...] about Bauer, Brecht, Petersen earn all-state honors from Des Moines Register

Bauer, Brecht, Petersen named to IPSWA’s Class 4A all-state first team

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Seven Ankeny players and four more from Ankeny Centennial have received all-state football honors from the Iowa Print Sports Writers Association. The teams were selected by print sports writers in Iowa during a meeting on Nov. 23. Junior wide receiver Brody Brecht and junior quarterback Jase Bauer of Ankeny were both named to the Class 4A first team along … [Read more...] about Bauer, Brecht, Petersen named to IPSWA’s Class 4A all-state first team

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Brady Petersen, Centennial football

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Senior offensive lineman Brady Petersen helped the fourth-ranked Ankeny Centennial football team to a 56-29 victory over visiting Fort Dodge on Friday. The Jaguars racked up 514 total yards, including 426 on the ground, while improving to 6-1 on the season. Petersen earned all-state honors last year as a junior. He has verbally committed to play for Iowa … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Brady Petersen, Centennial football

‘We just got our butt kicked’: Jaguars drop 31-10 decision to Dowling Catholic

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The Dowling Catholic football team got a lot healthier on Friday. Ankeny Centennial still has a ways to go. The fifth-ranked Maroons got a boost from the return of running back Gavin Williams and dominated Friday's showdown against No. 1 Ankeny Centennial, rolling to a 31-10 victory over the Jaguars at Ankeny Stadium. "They're a phenomenal football … [Read more...] about ‘We just got our butt kicked’: Jaguars drop 31-10 decision to Dowling Catholic

‘I want to win a state title’: Jaguars look for better ending in 2019

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The Ankeny Centennial football team enjoyed a fairytale regular season in 2018, racking up a 9-0 record and earning a No. 1 seed for the Class 4A playoffs. Unfortunately, the Jaguars' season lacked a storybook ending. Centennial suffered a 21-17 loss to Southeast Polk in the opening round of the postseason, preventing the Jaguars from reaching their … [Read more...] about ‘I want to win a state title’: Jaguars look for better ending in 2019

‘We don’t worry about outside noise’: High hopes don’t faze Olson, Cyclones

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Collin Olson didn't earn his first collegiate start until the third game of his redshirt junior season on the Iowa State football team. Now, after starting the final 11 games last year, Olson is firmly entrenched as the No. 1 left guard on the Cyclones' offensive line. However, the former Ankeny Centennial standout still doesn't consider himself a … [Read more...] about ‘We don’t worry about outside noise’: High hopes don’t faze Olson, Cyclones

‘I’ve always known that I wanted to play there’: Petersen commits to Cyclones

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Ankeny Centennial offensive lineman Brady Petersen has been waiting for an offer from a Power 5 school. When he finally got one, he didn't hesitate to accept it. The 6-foot-5, 275-pound Petersen verbally committed to play for Iowa State on Saturday after receiving an offer from the Cyclones. "I knew I could play at that level, and Iowa State was my … [Read more...] about ‘I’ve always known that I wanted to play there’: Petersen commits to Cyclones

Waukee boys pull away from Centennial with 17-0 run in final 5 minutes

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When the Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball team suffered a 62-42 loss at Ames on Feb. 2, the Jaguars' record dropped to 4-12 on the season. Centennial coach Bob Fontana addressed his players in the locker room after the team's seventh consecutive loss. "I told them, 'Don't trip over what's in the rear view mirror. Let's move on--we're 0-0 and let's … [Read more...] about Waukee boys pull away from Centennial with 17-0 run in final 5 minutes

Who will emerge as the star in Friday’s Jag-Hawk showdown?

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Here are five potential storylines for Friday's Jag-Hawk football game at Ankeny Stadium: 1. Will Centennial's dominance of the crosstown rivalry continue? The Jaguars have won five of the six meetings against Ankeny since the split into two high schools in 2013. The last three games have been decided by an average of 14.7 points, including … [Read more...] about Who will emerge as the star in Friday’s Jag-Hawk showdown?