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Jaguars run into C.B. Lincoln buzzsaw, finish season with 18-15 record

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Calea Jones and her teammates on the Ankeny Centennial volleyball squad thought they were ready for the challenge of facing one of the state's hottest teams. It turns out that fifth-ranked Council Bluffs Lincoln was even better than advertised. The Lynx swept past No. 9 Centennial, 25-20, 25-21, 25-16, in a Class 5A regional final on Monday at the … [Read more...] about Jaguars run into C.B. Lincoln buzzsaw, finish season with 18-15 record

Jaguars limit their mistakes, sweep Lincoln for confidence-boosting win

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Ankeny Centennial volleyball player Olivia Anderson celebrated her 16th birthday on Tuesday with a sweep over visiting Des Moines Lincoln. Anderson pounded nine kills as the sixth-ranked Jaguars posted a 25-23, 25-11, 25-12 victory. After the match, her teammates sang 'Happy birthday' to her. The win improved Centennial's record to 5-6 on the season. … [Read more...] about Jaguars limit their mistakes, sweep Lincoln for confidence-boosting win

Four-time medalist Petersen leads Centennial girls to highest finish ever

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The final day of the coed state track meet could not have gone much better for the Ankeny Centennial girls' squad. The Jaguars scored points in three more events and finished in a tie for 12th place in Class 4A with Ankeny and Johnston. All three squads finished with 22 points. It was Centennial's highest finish in school history, eclipsing a tie for … [Read more...] about Four-time medalist Petersen leads Centennial girls to highest finish ever

Jaguars on a mission to regain Class 5A volleyball crown

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Kenna Sauer wasn't herself on the volleyball court last year. After breaking her foot early in the season, the Ankeny Centennial outside hitter tried to come back later, but she didn't resemble the player who was named the captain of the Class 5A all-tournament team as a sophomore. She had just 105 kills as the Jaguars reached the Class 5A semifinals … [Read more...] about Jaguars on a mission to regain Class 5A volleyball crown

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

Centennial girls set 3 more school records on opening day of state meet

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After setting four school records in a Class 4A regional meet a week ago, the Ankeny Centennial girls' track team erased three more on Thursday in the opening day of the state meet at Drake Stadium. Sophomore Calea Jones again broke her own school record in the high jump. She tied for third place in the event with a leap of 5 feet 3 inches. "I was very … [Read more...] about Centennial girls set 3 more school records on opening day of state meet

‘Nervous’ Jones leads the way as Jaguars break 4 school records

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A bundle of nervous energy paid off in a big way Thursday for Ankeny Centennial's Calea Jones. The sophomore had a hand in three school records as the Jaguars placed second in a girls' Class 4A regional track meet at Waukee. She won the high jump and ran on two runner-up relays that also qualified for next week's state meet at Drake Stadium. "I was … [Read more...] about ‘Nervous’ Jones leads the way as Jaguars break 4 school records

Rumley wins long jump title, but Jaguars edge Ankeny for 4th at conference meet

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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

Jaguars place 11th in 4×800 relay, finish 5th in shuttle hurdle

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Megan Gray will play soccer next year at the University of Minnesota, but this weekend was all about track for the Ankeny Centennial senior. While her Centennial soccer teammates played in the Tournament of Champions at Burlington on Friday and Saturday, Gray was part of the Jaguars' contingent running at the Drake Relays. "Juggling two sports has been … [Read more...] about Jaguars place 11th in 4×800 relay, finish 5th in shuttle hurdle

Freshman anchors Jaguars to 5th-place finish in sprint medley relay

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Katie Saddoris calls one of her teammates on the Ankeny Centennial girls' track squad a beast. On Friday at Drake Stadium, freshman Kathryn Vortherms showed why she has earned that distinction. Vortherms anchored the Jaguars to a fifth-place finish in the sprint medley relay in her Drake Relays debut. She teamed up with Hannah Wilson, Betsy Ridout and … [Read more...] about Freshman anchors Jaguars to 5th-place finish in sprint medley relay

Jaguars win 4 events, place 2nd at Dowling Catholic Invitational

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Despite resting some of its top runners, the Ankeny Centennial girls' track team earned a runner-up finish in the Dowling Catholic Invitational on Monday. The host Maroons won the meet for the second straight year with 170 points. Centennial finished with 124 points, while Johnston took third in the seven-team field with 109. "We used the meet as a … [Read more...] about Jaguars win 4 events, place 2nd at Dowling Catholic Invitational

Jaguars, Hawkettes participate in ‘one of the most competitive meets around’

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Some of the state's top girls' track talent was on display Tuesday in the Jim Duea Invitational at Ames. Waukee scored 200 points to win the meet for the fourth straight year, but several other CIML teams also had impressive showings. Ankeny Centennial and Dowling Catholic tied for second with 101 points, while Ankeny placed fifth in the nine-team field … [Read more...] about Jaguars, Hawkettes participate in ‘one of the most competitive meets around’

Ankeny, Centennial girls finish 1-2 at Werling Relays

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Although six other girls' track teams competed in the Ron Werling Relays on Thursday at Indianola, the meet was dominated by the two schools from Ankeny. Ankeny High School won eight events and racked up 158 points to claim the team title for the third straight year. Ankeny Centennial was second with 117 points. "The team is making strides toward … [Read more...] about Ankeny, Centennial girls finish 1-2 at Werling Relays

Jaguars edge Iowa City West for second place at Johnston

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Despite some hiccups, the Ankeny Centennial girls' track team earned a second-place finish in the Craig Oldham Invitational on Tuesday at Johnston. Waukee easily won the meet for the third straight year. The Jaguars edged Iowa City West by one point for the runner-up spot in the eight-team field. "It was an up and down night, literally," said … [Read more...] about Jaguars edge Iowa City West for second place at Johnston

Hawkettes, Jaguars compete indoors for final time

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Saturday's Central College Indoor Meet provided one last opportunity for the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial girls' track teams to compete in a controlled climate. Both the Hawkettes and Jaguars turned in some strong performances. "It was great to bring almost 50 girls to a spring break meet and get to run everybody," said Centennial coach Andrew Kruzich. … [Read more...] about Hawkettes, Jaguars compete indoors for final time