Will Blevins and Caleb Peterson usually grab most of the headlines for the Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team. On Thursday, it was Nic Mackaman and Wesley Clark who provided the key victories for the Jaguars in a 7-4 win at Ames. Mackaman posted a 6-7, 7-5, 10-7 triumph over Tharun Raju at the No. 3 singles position, while Clark rallied for a 4-6, … [Read more...] about Mackaman, Clark provide key victories in Jaguars’ 7-4 win at Ames
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Hawks drop 11-0 decision to No. 7 Marshalltown, fall to 3-6 on season
Thursday wasn't the best time for the Ankeny boys' tennis team to host Marshalltown. The seventh-ranked Bobcats were coming off a 6-5 loss to Johnston on Tuesday that snapped their seven-match winning streak. Marshalltown rebounded with a dominating performance 48 hours later. The Bobcats won 10 of the 11 matches in straight sets and rolled to an 11-0 … [Read more...] about Hawks drop 11-0 decision to No. 7 Marshalltown, fall to 3-6 on season
Drefke takes 12th at Linda Bloom Invite, leads Jaguars to 7th-place finish
Two weeks ago, the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team shot a 241 in a dual-meet loss to Marshalltown at Elmwood Country Club. On Thursday, the Jaguars returned to Elmwood for the Linda Bloom Invitational. This time, they played the entire 18-hole course and posted a 431 total to place seventh in the 15-team field. Payton Drefke carded a 95 to lead … [Read more...] about Drefke takes 12th at Linda Bloom Invite, leads Jaguars to 7th-place finish
‘Everyone was watching’: Hawkettes win final match for 6-5 victory over Roosevelt
The Ankeny girls' tennis team got a much-needed victory on Tuesday. And it came in thrilling fashion. After losing four of their previous five meets, the Hawkettes edged visiting Des Moines Roosevelt, 6-5, in a non-conference matchup. The meet came down to the final match at No. 1 doubles, where the Ankeny duo of Megan Sommerfeld and Abby Johnson … [Read more...] about ‘Everyone was watching’: Hawkettes win final match for 6-5 victory over Roosevelt
‘We grew together as a team’: Hawks top Mason City in conference opener
Tuesday's 3-1 victory over visiting Mason City probably wasn't the Ankeny boys' soccer team's most impressive win of the season. But it was a productive triumph nonetheless. "Everyone got minutes for us, and that was the best part," said Ankeny coach Marcus Varnum. Ankeny held a 1-0 lead at halftime. The Hawks then added two more goals in the second … [Read more...] about ‘We grew together as a team’: Hawks top Mason City in conference opener
‘It definitely helps for seeding at state’: Blevins knocks off Waukee’s Ecklund
Ankeny Centennial's Will Blevins may have taken a big step toward a state tennis title on Tuesday at Waukee. Blevins posted a 6-2, 6-4 victory over Waukee's Will Ecklund in a matchup of two of the state's top players. Blevins placed fourth in the Class 2A singles tournament as a sophomore in 2019, while Ecklund was a part of the state championship doubles … [Read more...] about ‘It definitely helps for seeding at state’: Blevins knocks off Waukee’s Ecklund
Centennial girls extend winning streak with 9-2 victory over Waukee
The Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team extended its winning streak to four matches with a 9-2 victory over visiting Waukee in a non-conference meet on Tuesday. The fourth-ranked Jaguars won five of the six singles matches and four of the five doubles matches. They improved to 4-1 on the season, while No. 6 Waukee's record dropped to 2-3. "That was a … [Read more...] about Centennial girls extend winning streak with 9-2 victory over Waukee
Fort Dodge’s misery continues with 12-0 loss to No. 2 Centennial girls
It's been a rough season for the Fort Dodge girls' soccer team. A trip to Ankeny Centennial on Tuesday night wasn't what the Dodgers needed. The second-ranked Jaguars scored 12 goals in the first 40 minutes to post a 12-0 victory in the CIML Iowa Conference game. They improved their records to 3-0 in the league and 6-1 overall. It was the conference … [Read more...] about Fort Dodge’s misery continues with 12-0 loss to No. 2 Centennial girls
‘It was good to see the offense flowing’: Phong, Hawkettes rout Mason City
Simon Brown has been waiting for his Ankeny girls' soccer team to have an offensive explosion. It finally came on Tuesday night. The seventh-ranked Hawkettes built a 6-0 halftime lead and rolled to an 8-1 victory at Mason City in their CIML Iowa Conference opener. "It was good to see the offense flowing and some girls getting much-deserved goals," … [Read more...] about ‘It was good to see the offense flowing’: Phong, Hawkettes rout Mason City
Blimpie Sub of the Week: Clayson Cox, Ankeny Centennial boys’ soccer
Junior Clayson Cox has helped the Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team to a 6-3 record. He scored a goal and also had an assist on Tuesday as the Jaguars posted a 10-0 victory at Fort Dodge in their CIML Iowa Conference opener. Cox saw a lot of action on April 3, when Centennial opened its season with a 1-0 win over Cedar Rapids Washington before dropping … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Clayson Cox, Ankeny Centennial boys’ soccer
Ex-Ankeny star Pitz guides Roosevelt boys to 8-3 victory over Hawks
Des Moines Roosevelt boys' tennis coach Dan Pitz once starred for Ankeny High School. On Tuesday, Pitz got the best of his alma mater. The Roughriders (4-2) swept all six of the singles matches and went on to defeat visiting Ankeny, 8-3, in a non-conference meet. The Hawks dropped to 3-5 on the season. Ankeny coach Ron Miller was pleased, however, … [Read more...] about Ex-Ankeny star Pitz guides Roosevelt boys to 8-3 victory over Hawks
‘Truckie’ records hat trick, leads Jaguars to 10-0 triumph at Fort Dodge
That wasn't a truck that ran over the Fort Dodge boys' soccer team on Tuesday night. It was a Truckie. Freshman Andrew Heckenliable recorded a hat trick in the first 6 minutes of the game to spark Ankeny Centennial to a 10-0 victory at Fort Dodge in its CIML Iowa Conference opener. Heckenliable, who is known as "Truckie", now leads the team with seven … [Read more...] about ‘Truckie’ records hat trick, leads Jaguars to 10-0 triumph at Fort Dodge
Hawkettes cruise to victory over Fort Dodge as Webb claims medalist honors
The members of the Ankeny girls' golf team were very happy to see the Fort Dodge Country Club on Tuesday afternoon. The Hawkettes took advantage of the favorable course to defeat Fort Dodge, 181-221, in a CIML Iowa Conference dual meet. "We played very well!" said Ankeny coach Seth Hagarty. "It was very clear that there was a change in the level of … [Read more...] about Hawkettes cruise to victory over Fort Dodge as Webb claims medalist honors
‘It was a rough outing’: Centennial golfers finish 13th at Linn-Mar Invite
Tuesday was a tough day for the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team. The Jaguars placed 13th among 14 squads in the Linn-Mar Invitational at Hunters Ridge Golf Course. They posted a score of 449. "It was a rough outing," said Centennial coach John Petersen. However, there were some bright spots for Centennial. Kaitlyn Ault shot a 109 to lead the … [Read more...] about ‘It was a rough outing’: Centennial golfers finish 13th at Linn-Mar Invite
‘I’m excited to get there!’: Sauer to transfer from Missouri to Texas Tech
Kenna Sauer is leaving a former Big 12 Conference school for a current one. Sauer, who played her first two years of collegiate volleyball at Missouri, has decided to transfer to Texas Tech. She will have three seasons of eligibility remaining. "What really drew me to Tech was the coaching staff and how valued they made me feel," said Sauer. "I feel … [Read more...] about ‘I’m excited to get there!’: Sauer to transfer from Missouri to Texas Tech
‘Exhausted’ Hawks drop 10-1 decision at Johnston, fall to 3-4 on season
The Ankeny boys' tennis team probably could have used a day off on Monday. The schedule didn't allow it. The Hawks traveled to Johnston for a non-conference meet and dropped a 10-1 decision to the Dragons, who were coming off a third-place finish in the Dennis Hoefle Invitational on Friday. Ankeny placed seventh in its home tournament. "It was a … [Read more...] about ‘Exhausted’ Hawks drop 10-1 decision at Johnston, fall to 3-4 on season
The gauntlet ends: Hawkettes fall to another one of state’s top teams
It's been a tough two-week stretch for the Ankeny girls' tennis team. The Hawkettes dropped to 2-4 on the season with an 11-0 loss to visiting Valley on Monday. All four of their losses have come in the last 14 days via shutout against some of the state's top teams. Ankeny fell to Waukee, Dowling Catholic and Ankeny Centennial before losing to the … [Read more...] about The gauntlet ends: Hawkettes fall to another one of state’s top teams
‘This is the hardest course we play’: Ankeny golfers place 4th at Veenker
A difficult stretch of meets continued for the Ankeny girls' golf team with perhaps the steepest challenge yet. After playing three consecutive meets on Wednesday through Friday, including back-to-back 18-hole tournaments, the Hawkettes traveled to Veenker Golf Course on Monday for the Ames Invitational. They placed fourth in the 11-team field with a 424 … [Read more...] about ‘This is the hardest course we play’: Ankeny golfers place 4th at Veenker
Class 5A football schedules announced for 2021-22 seasons by IHSAA
The Class 5A football schedules have been announced for both the 2021 and 2022 seasons by the Iowa High School Athletic Association. District and group assignments were posted in March following Board of Control approval. After a unique one-year cycle and adjusted playoff format in 2020, these schedules are in place for two years and include a new seventh … [Read more...] about Class 5A football schedules announced for 2021-22 seasons by IHSAA
Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Tommy Collins, Centennial boys’ track
Ankeny Centennial senior Tommy Collins earned a pair of medals in the Drake Relays on Thursday at Drake Stadium. Collins placed fourth in the 400 in a time of 49.28 seconds. He later anchored the Jaguars to a runner-up finish in the 4x400 relay, running the final leg in 48.69. Here is some inside info on Collins: You told me on Thursday that you … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Tommy Collins, Centennial boys’ track