The Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball team struggled at the free-throw line during Tuesday's game against visiting Southeast Polk, making just 16-of-29 attempts. But the way the Jaguars were defending, it didn't matter. Ninth-ranked Centennial led from start to finish and posted a 45-38 victory over the No. 5 Rams. The Jaguars improved to 3-0 on the … [Read more...] about Jaguars shut down Dailey, lead from start to finish in victory over No. 5 S.E. Polk
Elle Street
EEEEEEEEEEELATION!: Jaguars avenge loss to Dowling on Overberg’s goals
When the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team reeled off 12 consecutive victories earlier this season, the Jaguars appeared to be headed toward a No. 1 seed in the Class 3A state tournament. Then came a 2-1 loss at Dowling Catholic in a shootout on May 18 that dropped Centennial from No. 1 to No. 5 in the final Class 3A rankings. "It gave us a lot of … [Read more...] about EEEEEEEEEEELATION!: Jaguars avenge loss to Dowling on Overberg’s goals
‘I’m kind of at a loss for words’: Ankeny’s Romig leaps to long jump crown
For the second day in a row, the Ankeny girls' track team walked out of Drake Stadium with an individual state title. Senior Shelby Romig won the long jump at the Class 4A state meet on Friday, posting her victory about 24 hours after teammate Lauren McMahon raced to a win in the 3,000-meter run. "I'm kind of at a loss for words right now," Romig said. … [Read more...] about ‘I’m kind of at a loss for words’: Ankeny’s Romig leaps to long jump crown
Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 135
Ankeny Centennial soccer coaches Chris Allen and Brian Duax, along with defender Elle Street and midfielder Jack Heckenliable, were the guests on the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by Coldwell Banker Mid-America. … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 135
Centennial extends its shutout streak to 7 games with 4-0 win over Hawkettes
The Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team tried to not get too hyped for Monday's showdown against its crosstown rival. The second-ranked Jaguars tried to treat No. 7 Ankeny like they would any other opponent. And that's exactly what Centennial did. The Jaguars rolled to a 4-0 victory for their seventh consecutive shutout, dominating the Ankeny Derby … [Read more...] about Centennial extends its shutout streak to 7 games with 4-0 win over Hawkettes