Some great conditions and a home-course advantage helped the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team defeat a pair of opponents in a CIML Conference triangular meet on Wednesday at Briarwood Golf Club. The Jaguars shot a 180, while Waukee carded a 187 and Johnston finished with a 194. All three teams had played in the Dragon Invitational on Monday at Jester … [Read more...] about Confident Drefke, Jaguars top Waukee, Johnston to finish 4-4 in conference
Featured
Urbandale girls edge Hawkettes, 6-5, after Osburn exits with back injury
An injury to Lauren Osburn proved costly on Wednesday for the Ankeny girls' tennis team. Osburn tweaked her back after winning the first set of her No. 3 singles match against visiting Urbandale. The senior went on to lose the match in three sets to Addy Danenhauer, who helped the J-Hawks to a 6-5 victory at the Prairie Ridge courts. "Unfortunately, … [Read more...] about Urbandale girls edge Hawkettes, 6-5, after Osburn exits with back injury
Ankeny’s Block shoots career-best 48 in triangular meet at Willow Creek
Ankeny girls' golf coach Seth Hagarty tried to look on the bright side Wednesday. Even though his team lost to eighth-ranked Valley and Dowling Catholic in a CIML Conference triangular meet at Willow Creek, the Hawkettes got a career-best 48 from junior Gracie Block, who parred a pair of holes on the back nine. "I'm so proud of Gracie!" said Hagarty, … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Block shoots career-best 48 in triangular meet at Willow Creek
On Senior Night, Jaguars drop 6-5 decision to S.E. Polk in windy conditions
On another windy day at the Prairie Ridge courts, the Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team dropped a 6-5 decision to visiting Southeast Polk on Tuesday. It was the first CIML Conference win for the Rams, who improved to 1-7 in the league and 2-8 overall. The Jaguars' records dropped to 2-5 and 3-6. "We lost 6-5, but we would have beaten them 5-4 (using … [Read more...] about On Senior Night, Jaguars drop 6-5 decision to S.E. Polk in windy conditions
Centennial girls raise their overall record to 8-1 with back-to-back shutouts
The Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team is rolling toward the postseason. The third-ranked Jaguars posted back-to-back shutouts on Monday and Tuesday, romping to an 11-0 win over visiting Waukee before defeating host Southeast Polk by the same score. They raised their records to 6-1 in the CIML Conference and 8-1 overall. "It’s great to see the girls … [Read more...] about Centennial girls raise their overall record to 8-1 with back-to-back shutouts
Centennial senior Porter receives Karon Brown Award from IGHSAU
Ankeny Centennial senior Averi Porter has been named the recipient of the Karon Brown Award by the Iowa Girls' High School Athletic Union. The award is a tribute to Brown, who served the IGHSAU for 43 years, most recently as the Senior Associate Director. "I was aware that I was up for the award, but I was shocked when I heard that I was the loan … [Read more...] about Centennial senior Porter receives Karon Brown Award from IGHSAU
Ankeny boys’ hoops assistant Tobey named head girls’ basketball coach
The new head coach of the Ankeny girls' basketball team is very familiar with the Hawkettes' program. Nate Tobey has been hired to replace Dru McAnelly. He spent the last seven seasons as an assistant for the Ankeny boys' team. "I don't see any reason why we can't compete at the highest level in the CIML," said Tobey. "I'm just looking forward to … [Read more...] about Ankeny boys’ hoops assistant Tobey named head girls’ basketball coach
‘It was a journey I never saw coming’: Churchman’s career about to end
The road to Forest City was a long and winding one for Davis Churchman. The former Ankeny Centennial baseball player is wrapping up his college career at Waldorf University. The senior infielder is soaking up every minute of it. "I've been in college for six years yet I do not regret any of it," said Churchman. "Playing baseball at Waldorf has made me … [Read more...] about ‘It was a journey I never saw coming’: Churchman’s career about to end
Peterson defeats Waukee’s Monson, but Jaguars suffer another 6-5 loss
Although the Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team dropped a 6-5 decision at Waukee on Monday, the Jaguars got a big victory from Caleb Peterson at No. 1 singles. Peterson posted a 6-0, 7-6 win over Quinn Monson in a matchup of two of the state's top players. Monson placed fourth in the Class 2A singles tournament a year ago, finishing one spot ahead of … [Read more...] about Peterson defeats Waukee’s Monson, but Jaguars suffer another 6-5 loss
Centennial golfers place 6th among 12 teams on windy day at Dragon Invite
The cold and windy weather provided another challenge for the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team on Monday. The 12th-ranked Jaguars placed sixth among 12 teams in the Dragon Invitational at Jester Park. They shot a 384. "I'm proud of the way the girls battled the conditions," said Centennial coach John Petersen. No. 3 Southeast Polk won the team … [Read more...] about Centennial golfers place 6th among 12 teams on windy day at Dragon Invite
Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Caleb Peterson, Centennial boys’ tennis
Ankeny Centennial senior Caleb Peterson is considered one of the favorites to win the boys' Class 2A state tennis title this season. He has compiled a 10-0 record in singles, winning most of those matches by scores of 6-0, 6-0. Peterson has also racked up a 12-1 mark in doubles while playing with three different partners. He is 6-1 with Nick Hiney and 3-0 … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Caleb Peterson, Centennial boys’ tennis
Hawkettes, Jaguars seeking consistency after Tournament of Champions
The results on the field were not the biggest concern for the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer teams as both squads played in the Tournament of Champions on Friday and Saturday at Bettendorf. For the fourth-ranked Hawkettes, the games seemed irrelevant after junior midfielder Allie Heller suffered a broken leg during the first half of Friday's … [Read more...] about Hawkettes, Jaguars seeking consistency after Tournament of Champions
THE DROUGHT ENDS: Hawks claim their first Drake relay crown since 2004
The four members of the Ankeny boys' 4x400 relay team weren't even alive the last time that the Hawks won a relay crown at the Drake Relays. The school's 19-year drought ended on Saturday as Bram van de Mortel, Tyson Miller, Jack Belding and Jake Bosch teamed up to win the final event of America's Athletic Classic in a time of 3:19.19. Ankeny had not won … [Read more...] about THE DROUGHT ENDS: Hawks claim their first Drake relay crown since 2004
‘We knew we’d get a good spot’: Centennial girls place 2nd in 4×400 relay
Kylin Smith and the Ankeny Centennial girls' track team enjoyed another great day at the Drake Relays. After earlier breaking her own school record in the 400 hurdles, Smith helped the Jaguars to a runner-up finish in the 4x400 relay on Saturday afternoon. She ran the third leg in 59.34 seconds to move her team from fourth place into second. "She had a … [Read more...] about ‘We knew we’d get a good spot’: Centennial girls place 2nd in 4×400 relay
Page records hat trick, leads Centennial boys to 8-1 victory over Perry
Logan Page recorded a hat trick to lead the ninth-ranked Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team to an 8-1 victory over visiting Perry in a non-conference game on Saturday. Page, a junior, entered the contest with just one goal on the season. But he found the net three times as the Jaguars raised their record to 5-4. Perry, the No. 11 team in Class 2A, … [Read more...] about Page records hat trick, leads Centennial boys to 8-1 victory over Perry
Jaguars set 2 school records at Relays; Ankeny’s Hanfelt earns 3rd-place finish
Friday was a record-setting day for the Ankeny Centennial girls' track team. The Jaguars set a pair of school records during the Drake Relays at Drake Stadium. They raced to a 10th-place finish in the 4x200 relay, then later posted the second-fastest qualifying time for Saturday's final in the 4x400 relay. "We're happy," said Julia Flick following the … [Read more...] about Jaguars set 2 school records at Relays; Ankeny’s Hanfelt earns 3rd-place finish
‘This is just a warmup for state’: Hawks’ blazing speed on full display at Relays
Taking advantage of the perfect weather conditions, Ankeny's duo of Tyler Sickerson and Jack Belding both qualified for the final in the boys' 100-meter dash at the Drake Relays on Friday morning. Sickerson won his preliminary heat in a time of 10.70 seconds. Belding was third in the same heat in 10.84 and also advanced. "I came out here today focusing … [Read more...] about ‘This is just a warmup for state’: Hawks’ blazing speed on full display at Relays
Jaguars complete grueling 3-day stretch with 7th-place finish at Bloom Invite
It isn't easy to play 45 holes of golf in a span of three days. But that's exactly what the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team had to do this week. The Jaguars completed a grueling 72-hour stretch by placing seventh among 14 teams in the Linda Bloom Invitational on Thursday at the American Legion Golf Course in Marshalltown. They shot a 373. "We … [Read more...] about Jaguars complete grueling 3-day stretch with 7th-place finish at Bloom Invite
‘I really just wanted to push myself’: Zuber places 4th, breaks school record
Ethan Zuber didn't know how fast he was running around the blue oval on Thursday afternoon. The lack of awareness paid off for the Ankeny sophomore. Zuber raced to a fourth-place finish in the boys' 3,200 in the Drake Relays at Drake Stadium. He posted a time of 9:11.58, which set a school record. "I really just wanted to push myself as much as I … [Read more...] about ‘I really just wanted to push myself’: Zuber places 4th, breaks school record
Beason, Pratt earn 5th-place finishes at Drake Relays; Baier takes 8th
Distance runners Drew Beason of Ankeny and Rondi Quass of Ankeny Centennial both accomplished their goals during the Distance Carnival portion of the Drake Relays on Thursday at Drake Stadium. Beason placed fifth in the girls' 3,000 with a time of 10:05.32. She dropped 4 seconds off her personal record. "My goal going into the race was a … [Read more...] about Beason, Pratt earn 5th-place finishes at Drake Relays; Baier takes 8th