The Ankeny girls' tennis players had more problems with the conditions on Monday than they did with their opponent. Overcoming cold temperatures and winds of 30-40 mph, the ninth-ranked Hawkettes rolled to an 11-0 victory at Mason City in a CIML Iowa Conference matchup. "I was proud we were able to endure some of the worst conditions I’ve experienced … [Read more...] about Hawkettes cruise past Mason City, will host No. 1 Dowling Catholic on Tuesday
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Jaguars overcome blustery conditions, beat Marshalltown for coach’s first victory
The Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team picked up its first win under new coach Alli Gustafson on Monday. The Jaguars posted a 7-4 victory at Marshalltown on a cold and windy afternoon. They improved to 1-1 in the CIML Iowa Conference and 1-2 overall, while the Bobcats' records dropped to 0-1 and 0-3. "When the meet started, the temperature was 32 … [Read more...] about Jaguars overcome blustery conditions, beat Marshalltown for coach’s first victory
Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Evan Larson, Ankeny Centennial boys’ soccer
Senior defender Evan Larson has helped the sixth-ranked Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team to a 6-1 record. The Jaguars posted a 5-0 victory at Southeast Polk on Friday after defeating visiting Urbandale, 3-2, in a shootout on Tuesday. Larson played a key role on last year's squad that went 15-5 and qualified for the Class 3A state tournament. He was … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Evan Larson, Ankeny Centennial boys’ soccer
Hawks earn 4 victories at Duncan Invite; Centennial’s Dietz captures shot put
Saturday was a good day for the Ankeny boys' track team. It wasn't bad for Ankeny Centennial either. The two squads combined for five victories in the Jim Duncan Invitational at Drake Stadium. The Hawks had four of those wins on a chilly day. "We competed very well," said Ankeny coach Nick Nelson. "It was a long, cold day, but the athletes showed up … [Read more...] about Hawks earn 4 victories at Duncan Invite; Centennial’s Dietz captures shot put
Hawkettes win 4 events at Jim Duncan Invite; Jaguars get ‘a lot of nice efforts’
The Ankeny girls' track team showed off its many strengths in the Jim Duncan Invitational on Saturday at Drake Stadium. Crosstown rival Ankeny Centennial enjoyed a few highlights, too. The Hawkettes won four events and had six other top-five finishes. "Every meet we feel like we put another few pieces together," said Ankeny coach Thomas Cotter. "We … [Read more...] about Hawkettes win 4 events at Jim Duncan Invite; Jaguars get ‘a lot of nice efforts’
Jaguars edge Bettendorf, then tumble to Cedar Falls at Marshalltown Invitational
The Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team split a pair of matches on Saturday at the Marshalltown Invitational. The Jaguars defeated Bettendorf, 5-4, for their first win of the season. They later dropped a 10-1 decision to Cedar Falls. "We are getting better every week," said Centennial coach Tami Lewton, whose team is now 1-3 on the year. "When … [Read more...] about Jaguars edge Bettendorf, then tumble to Cedar Falls at Marshalltown Invitational
Ankeny boys notch 3 shutouts at Valley Invitational, raise their record to 9-0
The Ankeny boys' soccer team just keeps rolling along. The Hawks won three games over the weekend at the Valley Invitational--all of them by shutout. They posted a 3-0 victory over Norwalk on Friday, then followed with a 3-0 win over Sioux City East and a 6-0 triumph over Council Bluffs Lincoln on Saturday. "We had a successful weekend," said Ankeny … [Read more...] about Ankeny boys notch 3 shutouts at Valley Invitational, raise their record to 9-0
No. 1 Valley girls score late goal to win showdown against No. 4 Centennial
Don't be surprised if the Ankeny Centennial and Valley girls' soccer teams meet again. The two CIML rivals have collided in the Class 3A state tournament in two of the last four seasons. Top-ranked Valley escaped with a 1-0 victory on Friday in a non-conference game at No. 4 Centennial. The contest was played amid chilly conditions. "We definitely … [Read more...] about No. 1 Valley girls score late goal to win showdown against No. 4 Centennial
Hawkettes dominate Boone Invitational, capture overall crown with 143 points
Kira Smith and the Ankeny girls' tennis team dominated the Boone Invitational on Friday. Smith won the No. 1 singles flight without losing a single game in three matches, and the Hawkettes easily captured the overall crown with 143 points. They won five of the six flights in the four-team tournament. "The results this year show both how much we've … [Read more...] about Hawkettes dominate Boone Invitational, capture overall crown with 143 points
‘It’s really fun to watch’: Heckenlaible gets hat trick; Jaguars roll past S.E. Polk
Truckie found another gear on Friday night. Andrew Heckenlaible recorded a hat trick in the first half, and the fourth-ranked Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team went on to post a 5-0 victory at Southeast Polk in a non-conference game. "He played well tonight," Centennial coach Brian Duax said of Heckenlaible. "When him and Ty (Duax) and Rashidi … [Read more...] about ‘It’s really fun to watch’: Heckenlaible gets hat trick; Jaguars roll past S.E. Polk
Waukee Northwest sweeps past Ankeny boys for 11-0 victory, stays unbeaten
The Ankeny boys' tennis team ran into a buzzsaw on Friday. The Hawks dropped an 11-0 decision at Waukee Northwest in a CIML Iowa Conference matchup. The Wolves won all 11 matches in straight sets. Northwest improved its record to 3-0 and has yet to lose a match this season. The Wolves also posted 11-0 wins over Ames and Southeast Polk. Ankeny fell … [Read more...] about Waukee Northwest sweeps past Ankeny boys for 11-0 victory, stays unbeaten
Peterson wins twice, but Jaguars suffer 9-2 loss to unbeaten Valley boys
Despite some strong performances by Caleb Peterson, the Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team dropped a 9-2 decision at Valley in a non-conference meet on Friday. Peterson rolled to a 6-1, 6-2 victory over Cam Johnson in the No. 1 singles match. He then teamed up with Kellen Jones for a 6-1, 6-4 triumph over Johnson and Beck Sissel at No. 1 … [Read more...] about Peterson wins twice, but Jaguars suffer 9-2 loss to unbeaten Valley boys
Centennial golfers beat Dodgers, even their record at 1-1 in Iowa Conference
Friday was another tough day to be on a golf course. The Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team made the best of it. The Jaguars evened their record at 1-1 in the CIML Iowa Conference with a 188-217 victory over Fort Dodge in a dual meet at the Fort Dodge Country Club. "It was a cold day up there," said Ankeny coach John Petersen. "I was proud of our … [Read more...] about Centennial golfers beat Dodgers, even their record at 1-1 in Iowa Conference
PITCH PERFECT: No. 2 Hawkettes remain unbeaten, have yet to allow a goal
For the second time in three days, the Ankeny girls' soccer players spent more time on the bus than they did on the pitch. The second-ranked Hawkettes romped to a 12-0 victory on Thursday at Fort Dodge in their CIML Iowa Conference opener. The game ended at halftime via the mercy rule. On Tuesday, Ankeny posted a 10-0 win at Ottumwa that ended in the … [Read more...] about PITCH PERFECT: No. 2 Hawkettes remain unbeaten, have yet to allow a goal
Pederson wins long jump, helps Hawks to 4th-place finish at DouBrava Invite
Some technical issues created some havoc in the DouBrava Invitational on Tuesday at Urbandale, resulting in a long night for the Ankeny boys' track team. The Hawks eventually finished fourth in the seven-team field. They scored 73 points. "The timing system didn't work for some of the meet," said Ankeny coach Nick Nelson. "Our times won't qualify for … [Read more...] about Pederson wins long jump, helps Hawks to 4th-place finish at DouBrava Invite
Jaguars win 4×200 and 4×400 relays, place 4th overall at Hi Covey Relays
A pair of relay victories helped the Ankeny Centennial boys' track team to a fourth-place finish overall in the Hi Covey Relays on Tuesday at Ames. The Jaguars won both the 4x200 and 4x400 relays. They finished with 108 points in the seven-team meet. Iowa City High captured the team title with 203 points. Cedar Rapids Kennedy was second with … [Read more...] about Jaguars win 4×200 and 4×400 relays, place 4th overall at Hi Covey Relays
Jaguars place 3rd at Oldham Invitational behind Waukee Northwest, Johnston
A chance to compete in the Craig Oldham Invitational on Tuesday at Johnston was all that the Ankeny Centennial girls' track athletes could ask for. "Just like last week, we weren't sure we'd even get this meet in, so to get the whole thing run is a blessing in itself," said Centennial coach Andrew Kruzich. "I thought our girls really did a nice job … [Read more...] about Jaguars place 3rd at Oldham Invitational behind Waukee Northwest, Johnston
WHAT A WIN(D)!: Jaguars survive gusty conditions, shootout to beat Urbandale
The Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer players proved a lot to themselves on Tuesday night. The fourth-ranked Jaguars showed that they can defeat one of the state's best teams while also overcoming some adverse conditions. Playing on its home turf amid strong and gusty winds, Centennial went to a shootout against No. 2 Urbandale and eventually emerged with … [Read more...] about WHAT A WIN(D)!: Jaguars survive gusty conditions, shootout to beat Urbandale
GOTT(CHA) COVERED: Depleted Ankeny stays perfect behind soph’s hat trick
The Ankeny girls' soccer team played without several varsity regulars on Tuesday night. It turns out that the second-ranked Hawkettes didn't need them. Ankeny got a hat trick from sophomore midfielder Emma Gott and rolled to a 10-0 victory at Ottumwa in a non-conference game. "We had 11 full-time varsity players (available) due to injuries, sickness … [Read more...] about GOTT(CHA) COVERED: Depleted Ankeny stays perfect behind soph’s hat trick
Hawkettes overcome windy conditions, top Fort Dodge in conference opener
The windy conditions made things difficult for the Ankeny girls' golf team on Tuesday at Otter Creek. The Hawkettes still managed to post a 199-254 victory over Fort Dodge in their CIML Iowa Conference opener. "Once again, I was extremely proud of the way our girls faced the adverse weather conditions and had positive attitudes throughout the … [Read more...] about Hawkettes overcome windy conditions, top Fort Dodge in conference opener