The Ankeny boys' track team competed at the North Polk Invitational on Tuesday and got a huge win from Sam Madsen in the 110 hurdles. Madsen posted a personal-best time of 14.46 seconds, which puts him among the top nine hurdlers in Class 4A. It was also the fourth-fastest time in school history. Madsen also ran on the winning shuttle hurdle relay. He … [Read more...] about ‘Sam has his confidence back’: Madsen races to hurdles win at North Polk Invite
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‘We must continue to trust the process’: Hawks fall to Norwalk for 4th straight loss
Despite another frustrating loss, Ankeny boys' soccer coach Trevor Fuccio still has faith in his team. The Hawks suffered their fourth consecutive loss on Tuesday with a 2-0 defeat at the hands of visiting Norwalk, the No. 5 team in Class 3A. The Warriors scored both of their goals in the second half, one of them on a penalty kick. "Over the last three … [Read more...] about ‘We must continue to trust the process’: Hawks fall to Norwalk for 4th straight loss
‘I’m incredibly proud of the composure we played with’: Hawkettes top No. 2 Norwalk
Abby Steinkamp scored the go-ahead goal in the second half as the Ankeny girls' soccer team posted a 2-1 victory at Norwalk in a non-conference battle between top-five squads on Tuesday. The fifth-ranked Hawkettes overcame a 1-0 deficit to improve their record to 4-3 on the season. Norwalk, the No. 2 team in Class 2A, suffered its first loss. The … [Read more...] about ‘I’m incredibly proud of the composure we played with’: Hawkettes top No. 2 Norwalk
Jaguars defeat Waukee, Urbandale on Senior Night for their first CIML victories
Senior Night could not have gone any better for the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team. The Jaguars shot a 182 on Wednesday to defeat Waukee and Urbandale in a CIML Conference triangular meet at Briarwood Golf Club. The Warriors posted a 188 total, while the J-Hawks finished with a 216. "It was a night where it seemed like everything finally clicked!" … [Read more...] about Jaguars defeat Waukee, Urbandale on Senior Night for their first CIML victories
‘We didn’t play our game in the first half’: Jaguars dig early hole in 2-1 loss at Valley
It took only 12 seconds for the Valley girls' soccer team to take the lead for good in Tuesday's showdown against visiting Ankeny Centennial. The second-ranked Tigers got an early goal from Bryn Kenworthy off an assist by Olivia Rotich, added another goal later in the first half and then held on for a 2-1 victory over No. 3 Centennial. "We didn't play … [Read more...] about ‘We didn’t play our game in the first half’: Jaguars dig early hole in 2-1 loss at Valley
Ankeny boys win 4 of 5 matches decided in 3 sets to post 9-2 victory at S.E. Polk
The Ankeny boys' tennis team rolled to its second win in two days by defeating host Southeast Polk, 9-2, in a CIML Conference meet on Tuesday. The Hawks got wins from all six of their singles players, who then teamed up to sweep the top three doubles matches. Southeast Polk's only victories came at Nos. 4 and 5 doubles. "Treyton (Riesberg) and Carter … [Read more...] about Ankeny boys win 4 of 5 matches decided in 3 sets to post 9-2 victory at S.E. Polk
‘We finished about where I thought we would’: Jags place 14th at Linn-Mar Invite
The Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team shot a 397 and placed 14th among 15 squads in the Linn-Mar Invitational on Tuesday at Hunters Ridge Golf Course in Marion. Pleasant Valley posted a 324 total to defend its title. Cedar Rapids Xavier was the runner-up with a 341. "We finished about where I thought we would," said Centennial coach Marty Kiepe. … [Read more...] about ‘We finished about where I thought we would’: Jags place 14th at Linn-Mar Invite
‘We need their best game all the time’: Jaguars concede late goal, settle for draw
(Story by Stephen McDaniel) The Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team is already ranked as one of the top teams in the state, but the Jaguars know that there’s a higher level that they’re still trying to reach. Second-ranked Centennial remained unbeaten on Tuesday, but some missed opportunities to build upon its lead and a late penalty kick by visiting … [Read more...] about ‘We need their best game all the time’: Jaguars concede late goal, settle for draw
Centennial girls win 4×400 relay, place 3rd among 8 teams at Saydel Invitational
Coming off a long weekend at the Drake Relays, the Ankeny Centennial girls' track team rested most of its top athletes as the Jaguars competed at the Saydel Invitational on Monday. Centennial still managed a third-place finish in the eight-team field with 104.5 points. Indianola easily won the team title with 229 points, while North Polk took second with … [Read more...] about Centennial girls win 4×400 relay, place 3rd among 8 teams at Saydel Invitational
Dominant Wolves blank Centennial boys for 5th straight shutout against CIML foe
The Waukee Northwest boys' tennis team continued its dominance of the CIML Conference on Monday. The Wolves cruised to an 11-0 triumph over visiting Ankeny Centennial for their fifth consecutive shutout against a league opponent. They are now 5-0 in the conference and 8-0 overall, while Centennial's records fell to 1-4 and 3-5. “They have a great team, … [Read more...] about Dominant Wolves blank Centennial boys for 5th straight shutout against CIML foe
Ankeny boys begin difficult stretch of games with 2-0 loss at Marshalltown
The Ankeny boys' soccer team opened a difficult stretch of three games in five days with a 2-0 loss at Marshalltown in a non-conference game on Monday. Things won't get any easier for the Hawks, who dropped to 2-6 with their third consecutive loss. They will host a non-conference game against Norwalk on Tuesday before traveling to Southeast Polk on Friday … [Read more...] about Ankeny boys begin difficult stretch of games with 2-0 loss at Marshalltown
‘We needed something positive’: Hawks post 11-0 win for 1st shutout under Miller
The Ankeny boys' tennis team picked up its second win of the season on Monday in dominating fashion. The Hawks rolled to an 11-0 victory over visiting Ottumwa in a non-conference meet at the Prairie Ridge courts. They won all 11 matches in straight sets, including a 6-2, 6-1 win at No. 1 singles by Garrett Weichers. "We needed something positive," said … [Read more...] about ‘We needed something positive’: Hawks post 11-0 win for 1st shutout under Miller
Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Ava Barten, Ankeny Centennial girls’ track
Senior Ava Barten of the Ankeny Centennial girls' track team earned a pair of medals over the weekend at the Drake Relays. Barten helped the Jaguars to fourth-place finishes in the 4x200 and 4x400 relays. She also ran on the fifth-place shuttle hurdle relay and placed eighth in the 400 hurdles. Here is some inside info on Barten: Congratulations on … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Ava Barten, Ankeny Centennial girls’ track
Ankeny boys place 4th, Jaguars tie for 6th with DC-G at Dennis Hoefle Invitational
The Ankeny boys' tennis squad earned a fourth-place finish in the Dennis Hoefle Invitational on Friday at the Prairie Ridge courts, while Ankeny Centennial tied for sixth in the eight-team field. Johnston won the tournament with 48 points, taking first in two of the four flights. Mason City placed second with 37 points, followed by Ames with 36. Ankeny … [Read more...] about Ankeny boys place 4th, Jaguars tie for 6th with DC-G at Dennis Hoefle Invitational
Hawkettes, Jaguars close out epic Drake Relays with huge day on historic blue oval
It seems only appropriate that both the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial track teams were involved in the final girls' high school event at this year's Drake Relays. The Hawkettes and Jaguars had been lighting up the blue oval all weekend. Ankeny closed out a spectacular three-day meet by placing second in the 4x400 relay on Saturday. The foursome of … [Read more...] about Hawkettes, Jaguars close out epic Drake Relays with huge day on historic blue oval
Trifecta of Drake 3rds: Hawks in SHR, Smith in mile, Centennial boys in 4×800
The Ankeny boys' track team capped off a successful weekend at the Drake Relays with a pair of third-place finishes on Saturday. The Hawks were one of four teams to advance to the final in the shuttle hurdle relay. They posted a time of 57.65 seconds in the preliminaries, then returned to the blue oval a few hours later and lowered their mark to 57.41 in … [Read more...] about Trifecta of Drake 3rds: Hawks in SHR, Smith in mile, Centennial boys in 4×800
Madetzke outduels Flick to capture 800; Ankeny girls also win sprint medley relay
Friday was a record-setting day on the blue oval for the Ankeny girls' track team. Its crosstown rival, Ankeny Centennial, also enjoyed some huge success on a gorgeous April afternoon at the Drake Relays. Both teams set multiple school records, but it was the Hawkettes who came away with some prestigious white flags. Makenna Madetzke outdueled … [Read more...] about Madetzke outduels Flick to capture 800; Ankeny girls also win sprint medley relay
‘It’s amazing to just continue the legacy’: Carlson wins Relays crown in 110 hurdles
The disappointment from last year's Drake Relays is now just a distant memory for standout Ankeny hurdler Hayden Carlson. The senior raced to a victory in the boys' 110 hurdles on Friday at this year's edition of America's Athletic Classic. He broke his own school record by posting a time of 13.80 seconds. "It was my coaches and teammates," said … [Read more...] about ‘It’s amazing to just continue the legacy’: Carlson wins Relays crown in 110 hurdles
Dickinson provides Centennial’s only win at No. 3 singles in 10-1 loss to Valley boys
A win by Reece Dickinson provided the only highlight for the Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team as the Jaguars dropped a 10-1 decision to visiting Valley on Thursday. Dickinson posted a 7-6 (5), 6-2 victory over Frank Scott in the No. 3 singles match. Teammate Nathan Goff also played well at the No. 5 spot, where he won the opening set before eventually … [Read more...] about Dickinson provides Centennial’s only win at No. 3 singles in 10-1 loss to Valley boys
‘There’s a lot of emotion that runs in this game’: Jaguars hold off Ankeny for 3-2 win
(Story by Stephen McDaniel) The pickaxe trophy for the winner of the Ankeny Derby will be sticking around Ankeny Centennial for another year. For just the second time since the inception of the Jag-Hawk crosstown rivalry, the Centennial boys' soccer team recorded its second straight win in the series. The second-ranked Jaguars used a pair of late … [Read more...] about ‘There’s a lot of emotion that runs in this game’: Jaguars hold off Ankeny for 3-2 win