The Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team moved into a tie for first place in the CIML Conference with a 3-1 victory over visiting Johnston on Tuesday. The third-ranked Jaguars got some help from No. 6 Ankeny, which traveled to No. 1 Waukee Northwest and battled the Wolves to a 0-0 draw. Northwest is now 4-0-2 in the conference, while Centennial improved … [Read more...] about Jaguars survive against Johnston, move into tie for first place in CIML Conference
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Centennial remains in CIML Conference driver’s seat with 3-1 win at No. 6 Johnston
The race for the CIML Conference boys' soccer championship will be decided on Friday night. Top-ranked Ankeny Centennial remained in the driver's seat with a 3-1 victory at No. 6 Johnston on Tuesday. The Jaguars, who are rated No. 14 nationally by United Soccer Coaches, improved to 5-0-2 in the league and are the only contender who controls its own … [Read more...] about Centennial remains in CIML Conference driver’s seat with 3-1 win at No. 6 Johnston
Jaguars earn No. 1 seed in Substate 6, while Hawks land No. 4 seed in Substate 1
The top-ranked Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team was awarded a No. 1 seed in Class 4A Substate 6 when the Iowa High School Athletic Association released its postseason brackets on Tuesday. Ankeny, meanwhile, was given a No. 4 seed in Substate 1. The Hawks (4-9-1) will host Des Moines East (2-10) in a substate quarterfinal on May 19. After receiving a … [Read more...] about Jaguars earn No. 1 seed in Substate 6, while Hawks land No. 4 seed in Substate 1
Jaguars defeat Ames as Pezzetti scores game’s only goal off assist by Poskevich
For the second time in four days, one goal proved to be enough for the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team. Freshman Kayle Pezzetti scored off an assist from Grace Poskevich at the 30:49 mark to give the third-ranked Jaguars a 1-0 victory at No. 12 Ames in a non-conference game on Monday. "I thought that over the whole entire game we played really … [Read more...] about Jaguars defeat Ames as Pezzetti scores game’s only goal off assist by Poskevich
‘It was definitely a battle’: Ankeny golfers shoot 378, Jaguars 385 in CIML 1st round
The Ankeny girls' golf squad shot a season-best 378 and placed sixth among 12 teams in the opening round of the CIML Conference Invitational on Monday at Beaver Creek, while Ankeny Centennial posted a 385 total and finished ninth. Two-time defending champion Waukee Northwest carded a 329 and holds a 12-stroke lead over Southeast Polk, which posted a 341 … [Read more...] about ‘It was definitely a battle’: Ankeny golfers shoot 378, Jaguars 385 in CIML 1st round
Unbeaten Centennial boys ranked No. 14 nationally by United Soccer Coaches
The undefeated Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team is now ranked 14th nationally in the latest spring rankings from United Soccer Coaches. Coach Brian Duax's team is also ranked second behind Jackson Hole (Wyo.) in the Region III rankings. The Jaguars currently boast a 10-0-2 record and are No. 1 in the Class 4A rankings for the second week in a row. They … [Read more...] about Unbeaten Centennial boys ranked No. 14 nationally by United Soccer Coaches
‘I was kind of just locked in’: Workhorse Alberhasky leads Wartburg to ARC crown
During his high school career on the Ankeny Centennial baseball team, Emerson Alberhasky was often overshadowed by fellow 2024 graduate Joey Oakie, who is now pitching in the Cleveland Guardians' organization. Now, Alberhasky has become a star on the mound, too. The sophomore righthander recorded seven strikeouts over 7 1/3 innings to lead Wartburg … [Read more...] about ‘I was kind of just locked in’: Workhorse Alberhasky leads Wartburg to ARC crown
Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Lena Bruening, Ankeny girls’ track and field
Junior Lena Bruening helped the Ankeny girls' track team to a third-place finish in the CIML Conference meet on Thursday at Johnston. She won the long jump with a leap of 18 feet 2.5 inches. Bruening also teamed up with Lilly Buckley, Gillian Schramm and Morgan Fisher to win the 4x400 relay. The Hawkettes posted a time of 3:55.24. Here is some inside … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Lena Bruening, Ankeny girls’ track and field
‘Fatigue was definitely a factor’: Hawks top Muscatine before falling to Iowa City High
The Ankeny boys' soccer team came away with a pair of wins over the weekend while playing three games in less than 48 hours. After posting a 3-0 victory at North Polk on Thursday, the Hawks traveled to Davenport North for two more non-conference games over the next two days. Ankeny scored three goals in the second half to break a 1-1 tie and defeated … [Read more...] about ‘Fatigue was definitely a factor’: Hawks top Muscatine before falling to Iowa City High
Jaguars outlast Waukee girls on Jackson’s goal, Litchfield’s big save in final minutes
Two of the top girls' soccer teams in Class 3A appeared to be headed toward a scoreless draw on Friday night at Timberline Middle School. With less than 12 minutes remaining, third-ranked Ankeny Centennial had been unable to solve Waukee goalkeeper Morgan Lowry--who seemed to be on the verge of recording another clean sheet. Just one week earlier, … [Read more...] about Jaguars outlast Waukee girls on Jackson’s goal, Litchfield’s big save in final minutes
‘I can’t say enough about the 5 seniors’: Hawkettes roll past Dowling for 5-0 win
The Ankeny girls' soccer team celebrated its Senior Night on Friday with its most complete effort of the season. The sixth-ranked Hawkettes got two goals and two assists from Ava Paoli in a 5-0 victory over visiting Dowling Catholic. Paoli was honored along with fellow seniors Allison Hawkins, Kyla Schaapveld, Avery Taylor and Sydney VanHouweling. "I … [Read more...] about ‘I can’t say enough about the 5 seniors’: Hawkettes roll past Dowling for 5-0 win
No. 1 Jaguars get 4 goals from Duax in victory over Waukee to remain unbeaten
Senior forward Tate Duax erupted for four goals to lead the top-ranked Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team to a 5-2 victory over visiting Waukee on Friday. Duax now has 18 goals on the season. He ranks second in Class 4A behind Cole Skinner of Southeast Polk, who has scored 19 goals. The win moved Centennial closer to the CIML Conference title. The … [Read more...] about No. 1 Jaguars get 4 goals from Duax in victory over Waukee to remain unbeaten
Jags, Hawks gear up for state qualifying meets after tune-up at conference
(Story by Stephen McDaniel) With the CIML Conference meet now in the books, the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial boys' track teams have their eyes set on their respective Class 4A state qualifying meets. The Jaguars crowned five champions on their way to a sixth-place overall finish with 74 points, while the Hawks crowned one individual champion and one … [Read more...] about Jags, Hawks gear up for state qualifying meets after tune-up at conference
Ankeny golfers place 9th, Jaguars finish 11th in S.E. Polk Invite at Copper Creek
The Ankeny girls' golf team placed ninth in the Southeast Polk Invitational on Thursday at Copper Creek, finishing two spots ahead of Ankeny Centennial. The Hawkettes posted a 386 total. The Jaguars finished with a 396. "It was definitely a good learning opportunity," said Centennial coach Marty Kiepe. "Copper was playing difficult, and we struggled … [Read more...] about Ankeny golfers place 9th, Jaguars finish 11th in S.E. Polk Invite at Copper Creek
Jaguars edge Ankeny girls by 2.5 points for runner-up honors at conference meet
On a night when the Waukee Northwest girls' track team easily captured its third consecutive CIML Conference title, there was no reason for Ankeny or Ankeny Centennial to load up its lineup in Thursday's meet at Johnston. There are two more important meets coming up. "I'm just in two events tonight," said standout Ankeny sprinter Morgan Fisher. "It's … [Read more...] about Jaguars edge Ankeny girls by 2.5 points for runner-up honors at conference meet
Ankeny, Centennial boys’ tennis squads headed to substate team play in Class 2A
Both the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis teams have earned spots in postseason play from the Iowa High School Athletic Association. The Hawks (4-6) have been placed in Class 2A Substate 1. They will play at Waukee Northwest (9-0) in the semifinal round, with the winner to meet Indianola (8-5) or Sioux City North (12-1) in the final. The … [Read more...] about Ankeny, Centennial boys’ tennis squads headed to substate team play in Class 2A
Hawks, Jaguars keep substate hopes alive with victories in final conference meets
It was do-or-die for both the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis teams on Thursday. Both squads needed victories in their final CIML Conference meets to have any hope of advancing to substate play in Class 2A, and the Hawks and Jaguars came through in the clutch. Ankeny posted a 6-5 win over visiting Urbandale on its Senior Night. The Hawks got … [Read more...] about Hawks, Jaguars keep substate hopes alive with victories in final conference meets
‘It was good to get the win’: Hawks defeat North Polk for first victory since April 18
Cal Wahlberg scored a goal and also had two assists to lead the Ankeny boys' soccer team to a 3-0 victory at North Polk in a non-conference game on Thursday. It was a much-needed triumph for the Hawks, who had not been victorious since defeating Ames by the same score at the Valley Invitational on April 18. "It was good to get the win and play the way … [Read more...] about ‘It was good to get the win’: Hawks defeat North Polk for first victory since April 18
Outpouring of support for Ankeny wrestler Layne Hearne after suffering severe injury
A fundraiser is being held for Ankeny wrestler Layne Hearne, who was severely injured during his match at the Greco-Roman state tournament last weekend. As of Thursday, more than $25,000 had been raised in support of Layne. The goal is to raise $100,000. Here is some more information from the gofundme site: "Dear Family and Friends of Layne … [Read more...] about Outpouring of support for Ankeny wrestler Layne Hearne after suffering severe injury
Ankeny golfers suffer close losses to Waukee, Dowling in final CIML triangular
Only five strokes separated the three girls' golf teams in a CIML Conference triangular meet on Wednesday at Sugar Creek. Unfortunately, Ankeny came out on the short end. The Hawkettes shot a 186 and suffered a pair of close losses. Waukee posted a 181 total on its home course to edge Dowling Catholic, which finished with a 183. "It's not how we … [Read more...] about Ankeny golfers suffer close losses to Waukee, Dowling in final CIML triangular