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‘We just knew we were better’: Ankeny boys hold off Jags to sweep season series

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(Story by Stephen McDaniel) There’s no doubt that a crosstown rivalry win was going to be important for either of the Ankeny or Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball teams. For the Hawks, Tuesday's game was a chance to bounce back from back-to-back losses, even out their record and generate some momentum for their upcoming slate. For the visiting … [Read more...] about ‘We just knew we were better’: Ankeny boys hold off Jags to sweep season series

Balanced Jaguars overcome Williams’ career-high 33 points to knock off Ankeny

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The Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball team has dominated the all-time series against its crosstown rival. The Jaguars entered Tuesday's game at Ankeny with a 22-3 advantage in the history of the rivalry, but the third-ranked Hawkettes were clearly the favorite after posting a 55-39 win at Centennial on Dec. 5. After getting off to a slow start, … [Read more...] about Balanced Jaguars overcome Williams’ career-high 33 points to knock off Ankeny

‘I really feel like as a team we are coming together!’: Ankeny bowlers sweep East

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The Ankeny bowling teams swept a non-conference meet against visiting Des Moines East on Tuesday at B-Roll Bowling. Ankeny won the girls' meet by a score of 1,958 to 1,762 to earn its first win of the season. The squad improved to 1-6, while the Scarlets' record dropped to 2-5. The boys' team, meanwhile, won by a score of 2,216 to 1,823. Ankeny is now … [Read more...] about ‘I really feel like as a team we are coming together!’: Ankeny bowlers sweep East

‘Tonight was a total team effort’: Ankeny girls defeat S.E. Polk on Senior Night

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It was an unforgettable Senior Night for the Ankeny girls' wrestling team. Ankeny posted a 43-36 victory over visiting Southeast Polk on Tuesday at Ankeny Centennial, avenging last year's 52-30 loss to the Rams. Coach Dustin Roland's team improved to 3-1 in the CIML Conference and 23-3 overall. Ankeny tied the program record of 23 wins that was set in … [Read more...] about ‘Tonight was a total team effort’: Ankeny girls defeat S.E. Polk on Senior Night

‘I was aggressive and looking to score’: Bayless leads Trojans past Lindenwood

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Braxton Bayless is taking advantage of his sixth year of collegiate eligibility. The former Ankeny basketball star scored a season-high 21 points on Saturday to lead Little Rock to an 82-74 road victory over Lindenwood at Robert F. Hyland Arena in Saint Charles, Mo. The graduate guard also grabbed seven rebounds and dished out seven assists for the … [Read more...] about ‘I was aggressive and looking to score’: Bayless leads Trojans past Lindenwood

‘St. Thomas felt like the best for me’: Centennial’s Morgan commits to Tommies

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Ankeny Centennial running back JJ Morgan has verbally committed to play football for the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minn. St. Thomas went 7-5 this season, including a 20-13 victory at Drake on Nov. 8. The Tommies compete at the NCAA Division I FCS level as a member of the Pioneer Football League. "I was looking at a lot of schools around the … [Read more...] about ‘St. Thomas felt like the best for me’: Centennial’s Morgan commits to Tommies

Rathjen leads Hawks to 5th-place finish at Mendenhall Invite; Centennial takes 9th

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Both the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial wrestling teams had multiple placewinners in the Jack Mendenhall Invitational on Saturday at Ames. The Hawks placed fifth in the 15-team field with 141.5 points. They had nine top-eight finishers. Centennial, meanwhile, took ninth with 83.5 points. The Jaguars had six placewinners. "We didn't bring a full group, … [Read more...] about Rathjen leads Hawks to 5th-place finish at Mendenhall Invite; Centennial takes 9th

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Mylie Hatfield, Centennial girls’ basketball

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Senior guard Mylie Hatfield has helped the Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball team to a 4-6 record. She scored a career-high nine points, grabbed five rebounds and had two steals in the Jaguars' 71-23 victory over visiting Fort Dodge in a non-conference game on Saturday. Hatfield is averaging 3.4 points and 4.7 rebounds per game. She leads the team with … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Mylie Hatfield, Centennial girls’ basketball

Mitchell posts double-double, Prill scores career-high 11 in Centennial boys’ victory

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Luke Mitchell had a double-double with 17 points and 11 rebounds to lead the Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball team to a 63-37 victory over visiting Fort Dodge in a non-conference game on Saturday. The Jaguars rebounded from Friday's loss at Johnston by a similar score to raise their overall record to 3-6. It was the eighth straight loss for Fort Dodge, … [Read more...] about Mitchell posts double-double, Prill scores career-high 11 in Centennial boys’ victory

‘It was just a great team effort’: Jaguars use balanced attack to rout Fort Dodge

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After suffering a loss at top-ranked Johnston on Friday, the Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball team was back on the court less than 24 hours later. A non-conference matchup against visiting Fort Dodge was a much-needed breather for coach Chris Harken's team. Six Centennial players scored eight or more points and four others added three or more as the … [Read more...] about ‘It was just a great team effort’: Jaguars use balanced attack to rout Fort Dodge

‘We had a really good day’: Ankeny girls win Ogden Invite behind Watson, Krah

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Lauren Watson and Jammie Krah each defended their individual titles on Saturday to lead the Ankeny girls' wrestling team to the championship of the Ogden Invitational. Ankeny racked up 221 points, 30.5 more than defending champion Osage. Coach Dustin Roland's team had finished 22 points behind Osage at last year's tournament. "We had a really good … [Read more...] about ‘We had a really good day’: Ankeny girls win Ogden Invite behind Watson, Krah

‘They can really defend’: No. 2 Wolves shut down Ankeny boys in 64-45 victory

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A scoring drought of about 4 minutes at the beginning of each half proved costly for the Ankeny boys' basketball team. Second-ranked Waukee Northwest cranked up the defensive pressure and rolled to a 64-45 victory on Friday, handing the Hawks their fourth consecutive CIML Conference loss at home. "I think they had a lot to do with that," Ankeny coach … [Read more...] about ‘They can really defend’: No. 2 Wolves shut down Ankeny boys in 64-45 victory

‘They have so much talent’: Hot-shooting Waukee NW rolls past Hawkettes, 63-39

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Two months ago, Waukee Northwest captured the Class 5A state volleyball title in dominating fashion. Now, the Wolves could be a contender for the girls' state basketball crown as well. Fifth-ranked Northwest extended its winning streak to four games with a 63-39 victory on Friday at No. 3 Ankeny. The Wolves moved into sole possession of third place in … [Read more...] about ‘They have so much talent’: Hot-shooting Waukee NW rolls past Hawkettes, 63-39

‘Just unfortunate how that game went’: Johnston boys cruise past Jaguars, 66-35

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(Story by Stephen McDaniel) Physicality and scrappiness have been two of the key ingredients for the Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball team this season. But the Jaguars just couldn’t find their groove on either end of the court during their road trip to Johnston on Friday, and the Dragons made them pay for it as Centennial suffered a 66-35 … [Read more...] about ‘Just unfortunate how that game went’: Johnston boys cruise past Jaguars, 66-35

‘She just kept hitting them’: Lewis scores 33 points, leads Dragons past Centennial

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(Story by Stephen McDaniel) Before the season even started, the Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball team knew that Friday's matchup at top-ranked Johnston would be the hardest game on its schedule all year. The Jaguars were no match for Johnston as the Dragons extended their winning streak to 63 games while beating Centennial for the 13th straight … [Read more...] about ‘She just kept hitting them’: Lewis scores 33 points, leads Dragons past Centennial

‘We struggled with our consistency and focus’: Ankeny bowlers tumble to Valley

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The Ankeny boys' bowling team was not at full strength for Thursday's dual meet against Valley at Warrior Lanes. "We're fighting some illness and had some starters out," said Ankeny coach Adam Booth. With a depleted lineup, Ankeny lost to the Tigers by a score of 2,731 to 2,261. The Hawks' records dropped to 1-3 in the CIML Conference and 1-4 … [Read more...] about ‘We struggled with our consistency and focus’: Ankeny bowlers tumble to Valley

Ankeny girls’ wrestling squad improves to 22-3 with wins over Oskaloosa, DC-Grimes

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Despite resting many of its varsity regulars, the Ankeny girls' wrestling team posted a pair of victories on Thursday in a double dual meet at Oskaloosa. Ankeny rolled to a 46-21 win over the host Indians. Coach Dustin Roland's team also defeated Dallas Center-Grimes, 42-36. It was Ankeny's second triumph over Dallas Center-Grimes this season. The … [Read more...] about Ankeny girls’ wrestling squad improves to 22-3 with wins over Oskaloosa, DC-Grimes

Jaguars post 47-24 win over Oskaloosa, but drop 50-26 decision to DC-Grimes

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The Ankeny Centennial wrestling team came away with a split on Thursday in a double dual meet at Oskaloosa. The Jaguars posted a 47-24 victory over the host Indians, but they dropped a 50-26 decision to Dallas Center-Grimes. Coach Jay Groth's team is now 2-8 on the season. Centennial won nine of the 14 matches against Oskaloosa. Cameron Moeckly at 113 … [Read more...] about Jaguars post 47-24 win over Oskaloosa, but drop 50-26 decision to DC-Grimes

‘That was the team I know’: Swimmers’ depth pays off with 94-76 win at S.E. Polk

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The ninth-ranked Ankeny boys' swimming team relied on its depth to post a 94-76 victory at No. 11 Southeast Polk on Thursday. The Rams won six of the 11 events, but Ankeny had seven runner-up finishes, 10 third-place finishes and swept the top three places in the 200 individual medley to earn the win. Coach Dustin Rhoads' team improved to 2-3 in the … [Read more...] about ‘That was the team I know’: Swimmers’ depth pays off with 94-76 win at S.E. Polk