Something about the city of Ankeny brings out the best in the Linn-Mar (Marion) boys' soccer team. The Lions traveled to Ankeny on Saturday for the second time this month and posted a 1-0 victory at Ankeny Centennial. They raised their record to 3-5. One of Linn-Mar's other wins came on April 3, when the Lions opened the season with a 2-0 triumph at … [Read more...] about ‘We were clearly the better side’: Jaguars dominate, but fall to Linn-Mar
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‘It was a physical and mental battle’: Hawks overcome S.E. Polk’s intensity
The Southeast Polk boys' soccer team brought a physical style of play to the Ankeny High School field on Friday night. The Hawks matched Southeast Polk's intensity, scoring two goals in the second half to post a 3-1 victory. "It was definitely a good win for us," said Ankeny coach Marcus Varnum. "It was a physical and mental battle. They had guys that … [Read more...] about ‘It was a physical and mental battle’: Hawks overcome S.E. Polk’s intensity
Centennial’s Blevins, Mackaman win No. 1 doubles flight at Hoefle Invite
Ankeny Centennial's Will Blevins is a two-time placewinner in singles at the boys' state tennis tournament. The senior showed on Friday that he could be a threat in doubles as well if he decided to go that route. Blevins teamed up with Nic Mackaman to win the No. 1 doubles title in the Dennis Hoefle Invitational at Ankeny. The duo led the Jaguars to a … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Blevins, Mackaman win No. 1 doubles flight at Hoefle Invite
Ankeny swimmer Miner signs letter of intent with Luther College
Ankeny swimmer Weston Miner has signed a letter of intent with Luther College. Miner was an 11-time state qualifier during his high school career. He helped the Hawks to four consecutive top-three finishes at the state meet, including a state title in 2019. Miner was a four-time state qualifier in the 100 butterfly. He earned three top-eight finishes … [Read more...] about Ankeny swimmer Miner signs letter of intent with Luther College
‘This was the best route for me’: Crews to play for Indiana prep school
The start of Jaron Crews' collegiate basketball career has been pushed back a year. The Ankeny Centennial senior guard announced his decision via Twitter on Thursday. He will play for Don Bosco Prep in Crown Point, Ind.--the same school that produced current Drake guard Roman Penn. "It definitely was a hard decision, but I felt this was the best route … [Read more...] about ‘This was the best route for me’: Crews to play for Indiana prep school
Playing for 3rd time in 3 days, Hawkettes finish 9th at Lamson Invitational
The Ankeny girls' golf team placed ninth among 12 squads in the Lamson Invitational on Friday at Willow Creek. The Hawkettes posted a 394 total. The meet was originally scheduled for Monday, but was postponed due to bad weather. That forced Ankeny to play three meets in three days, including back-to-back 18-hole tournaments after hosting the Toni Dickey … [Read more...] about Playing for 3rd time in 3 days, Hawkettes finish 9th at Lamson Invitational
Hawks are ‘still pumped’ after medaling in 5 events at Drake Relays
Ankeny's Tyrese Miller likely opened some eyes on Thursday at the Drake Relays. Mason Thompson and the rest of the Hawks' track squad probably did, too. Miller and Thompson led the way as Ankeny earned medals in five different events. The Hawks placed third or higher in three of them. "Still pumped from yesterday," Ankeny coach Nick Nelson tweeted … [Read more...] about Hawks are ‘still pumped’ after medaling in 5 events at Drake Relays
After placing 4th in 400, Collins anchors Jaguars to runner-up finish in 4×400
Ankeny Centennial's Tommy Collins screamed with joy as he crossed the finish line in the boys' 4x400 relay at the Drake Relays on Thursday. Collins ran the final 400 meters in 48.69 seconds, surging ahead of Valley's Matthew Mahoney and allowing the Jaguars to place second in the event with a time of 3:22.54. "We're definitely super happy about the … [Read more...] about After placing 4th in 400, Collins anchors Jaguars to runner-up finish in 4×400
Centennial tennis teams sweep “Pink Out” event against rival Ankeny
Thursday's Jag-Hawk doubleheader at the Prairie Ridge courts featured a lot of great tennis and four teams battling a common opponent. "It was a fantastic night for our fifth annual 'Pink Out' event," said Ankeny Centennial boys' coach Tami Lewton. "It was so awesome to see four teams about to compete come together to fight one enemy--cancer." All four … [Read more...] about Centennial tennis teams sweep “Pink Out” event against rival Ankeny
‘We had a tremendous day’: Hawkettes show off their depth at Drake Relays
When the Ankeny girls' track team won the 4x100 relay at the Class 4A state meet two years ago, the Hawkettes were known as a squad with a lot of sprint speed. This year's team has proven to be very strong in multiple areas. Ankeny showed off its depth on Thursday at the Drake Relays, where the Hawkettes medaled in six events and had five top-five … [Read more...] about ‘We had a tremendous day’: Hawkettes show off their depth at Drake Relays
‘It was great to be back at the Relays’: Centennial girls medal in 3 events
With the high school portion of the Drake Relays condensed into one day, the Ankeny Centennial girls' track team was forced to make some tough choices on Thursday. Two of the Jaguars' top individual qualifiers--Kathryn Vortherms in the 400 and Rondi Quass in the 3,000--decided to skip those races in order to focus on other events. And the strategy paid … [Read more...] about ‘It was great to be back at the Relays’: Centennial girls medal in 3 events
Ankeny golfers place 4th at Dickey Invite; Jaguars earn 8th-place finish
As the weather improved on Thursday, so did the scores for many of the girls' golf teams competing in the Toni Dickey Invitational at Otter Creek. Ankeny placed fourth under the sunny skies. The Hawkettes posted a 373 total on their home course. "I was very proud of all of the girls today!" said Ankeny coach Seth Hagarty. "They all improved in … [Read more...] about Ankeny golfers place 4th at Dickey Invite; Jaguars earn 8th-place finish
‘We needed that chip off our shoulder’: Lynn guides Ankeny girls past J-Hawks
Sarah Lynn was a standout player for the Ankeny girls' soccer team several years ago. Someday, she'd like to coach her own squad. On Tuesday, Lynn got a chance to do just that when Ankeny coach Simon Brown was unable to attend the Hawkettes' game against visiting Urbandale. Brown, who also coaches the William Penn men's team, was on his way to Florida … [Read more...] about ‘We needed that chip off our shoulder’: Lynn guides Ankeny girls past J-Hawks
Ankeny golfers top Jaguars, will host Toni Dickey Invite on Thursday at Otter Creek
The cold and windy weather on Wednesday was more conducive for football than golf. But that didn't stop the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial girls' golf teams from showing some progress in their dual meet at Briarwood Golf Club. The visiting Hawkettes posted a 187-211 victory to defeat Centennial for the second straight time. They also won the 2019 matchup … [Read more...] about Ankeny golfers top Jaguars, will host Toni Dickey Invite on Thursday at Otter Creek
Ex-Centennial star Robinson earns third-team All-American honors
A record six members of the top-ranked Wisconsin volleyball team--including former Ankeny Centennial star Devyn Robinson--have earned American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) All-America honors, the organization announced on Wednesday. Robinson was named to the third team. Just the fourth Badger to earn All-America honors as a freshman, Robinson … [Read more...] about Ex-Centennial star Robinson earns third-team All-American honors
‘It isn’t the end of the world’: Urbandale boys snap Hawks’ winning streak
There's no reason for the Ankeny boys' soccer team to panic. But coach Marcus Varnum is hoping that the Hawks can learn from Tuesday's 2-1 loss at Urbandale. "The sky isn't falling. It isn't the end of the world," said Varnum, whose team had its six-game winning streak snapped. "But we can't casually walk away from this one. We're going to see … [Read more...] about ‘It isn’t the end of the world’: Urbandale boys snap Hawks’ winning streak
‘It was a thing of beauty’: Jaguars finish rout with 5 goals in 16 minutes
Even though the Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team held a 5-0 halftime lead against visiting Ottumwa on Tuesday, the Jaguars weren't clicking on all cylinders. "We missed plenty of chances," said Centennial coach Brian Duax. "We weren't as clinical as I wanted us to be in front of the net." After a pep talk from Duax, the Jaguars responded with five … [Read more...] about ‘It was a thing of beauty’: Jaguars finish rout with 5 goals in 16 minutes
Mackaman’s rally sparks Centennial boys to 6-5 victory over Roughriders
Senior Nic Mackaman fought off several match points to win the No. 3 singles match on Tuesday, sparking the Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team to a 6-5 victory over visiting Des Moines Roosevelt. Mackaman rallied from a 9-4 deficit in the super-tiebreaker to defeat Alex Russell in three sets, 6-2, 2-6, 13-11. That win proved to be the difference as the … [Read more...] about Mackaman’s rally sparks Centennial boys to 6-5 victory over Roughriders
Jaguars tune up for showdown against Ankeny with 10-1 win at Roosevelt
The Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team was missing one of its top players on Tuesday. The Jaguars did just fine without her. Centennial rolled to a 10-1 victory at Des Moines Roosevelt in a non-conference meet. "Claudia Guan was ill so we had to experiment with some new (doubles) teams, and the girls responded well," said Centennial coach Armando … [Read more...] about Jaguars tune up for showdown against Ankeny with 10-1 win at Roosevelt
‘The ball was shared around the field’: Jaguars erupt for 11 goals in 40 minutes
After struggling to find the net on Monday, the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team didn't have that problem 24 hours later. The Jaguars scored 11 goals in the first half to defeat host Ottumwa, 11-0, in a non-conference game on Tuesday. The contest ended at halftime via the mercy rule. "It was kind of the opposite of our game against Ames (on … [Read more...] about ‘The ball was shared around the field’: Jaguars erupt for 11 goals in 40 minutes