There's only one more week for the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial boys' golf teams to find the right formula that produces a berth to the Class 4A state meet. Both squads finished in the middle of the pack--again--in the Southeast Polk Invitational on Wednesday at Copper Creek. Centennial shot a 306 and placed sixth in the 11-team field. Ironically, the … [Read more...] about Jaguars, Hawks see some positive signs after placing 6th and 7th at S.E. Polk Invite
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Jaguars outlast Iowa City Liberty, will now go to Valley after Tigers roll past Ankeny
The Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis squad moved one win away from a trip to the Class 2A state team tournament. The Jaguars posted a 5-3 victory over visiting Iowa City Liberty in a regional semifinal on Wednesday at the Prairie Ridge courts. They swept the doubles matches after the two teams battled to a 3-3 tie in singles. "Our team came out strong … [Read more...] about Jaguars outlast Iowa City Liberty, will now go to Valley after Tigers roll past Ankeny
Flanders earns her 500th career dig as Ankeny tops Rams in Jag-Hawk tune-up
The fourth-ranked Ankeny volleyball team tuned up for Thursday's showdown at No. 3 Ankeny Centennial with a four-set victory at Southeast Polk on Tuesday. The Hawkettes posted a 25-14, 25-20, 23-25, 25-17 win to improve to 3-1 in the CIML Conference and 20-6 overall. The Rams' records dropped to 0-5 and 5-11. Southeast Polk had been swept in all four … [Read more...] about Flanders earns her 500th career dig as Ankeny tops Rams in Jag-Hawk tune-up
Valley swimmers overcome 13-point deficit to post 95-90 victory over Ankeny
The Ankeny girls' swimming team built a 61-48 lead after seven events during Tuesday's dual meet at Valley. The margin, however, wasn't enough to produce a victory. The 12th-ranked Tigers rallied over the last five events to beat No. 5 Ankeny, 95-90, for their first CIML Conference win. They improved to 1-2 in the league and 2-2 overall, while the … [Read more...] about Valley swimmers overcome 13-point deficit to post 95-90 victory over Ankeny
‘It will be fun to be Bulldogs together’: Starr joins Ott, Lincicum as Drake commit
It appears that Ankeny Centennial High School has become a fertile recruiting ground for the nearby Drake University softball program. Centennial junior infielder Cami Starr announced her verbal commitment to Drake on Monday. Two of her Jaguar teammates, seniors Mady Ott and Kori Lincicum, previously committed to the Bulldogs. "I’m super excited to be … [Read more...] about ‘It will be fun to be Bulldogs together’: Starr joins Ott, Lincicum as Drake commit
‘It feels like we are due for a breakout’: Jags shoot 300, take 6th at Valley Classic
Ankeny Centennial boys' golf coach Andrew Reedy feels like his team is going to peak at the right time. Monday's Valley Classic at Willow Creek was not time to do that for the Jaguars, who placed sixth in the 12-team field with a 300 total. "I know we need a better team score at districts in a couple of weeks, but I believe we are due for that," said … [Read more...] about ‘It feels like we are due for a breakout’: Jags shoot 300, take 6th at Valley Classic
‘It was a good Monday for us’: Hawks shoot 305, place 4th at Spray Invitational
The Ankeny boys' golf team hasn't always played the best this season on unfamiliar courses. Monday, though, wasn't one of those days. The Hawks placed fourth among eight squads in the Steve Spray Invitational at the Indianola Country Club. They posted a 305 total, their second-best score away from Otter Creek this fall. "It was a good Monday for us … [Read more...] about ‘It was a good Monday for us’: Hawks shoot 305, place 4th at Spray Invitational
Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Maegan Cheeseman, Ankeny Centennial volleyball
Senior setter Maegan Cheeseman has helped the third-ranked Ankeny Centennial volleyball team to a 17-3 record, including a 3-1 mark in the CIML Conference. She leads the Jaguars with 288 assists and has also contributed 62 kills, 28 blocks, 160 digs and 20 aces. As a junior, Cheeseman helped Centennial to a 32-5 record and a third consecutive appearance … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Maegan Cheeseman, Ankeny Centennial volleyball
‘Indianola played really well’: Hawkettes fall in semifinals of Waukee Invitational
The fourth-ranked Ankeny volleyball team was hoping to get another shot at No. 2 Waukee in the Waukee Invitational on Saturday. The opportunity never came. The Hawkettes reached the semifinals of the tournament before dropping a 25-20, 25-23 decision to Indianola. It was their first loss to an unranked opponent this season. "Indianola played really … [Read more...] about ‘Indianola played really well’: Hawkettes fall in semifinals of Waukee Invitational
‘It was another good competitive effort’: Jaguar boys take 5th at Heartland Classic
The fifth-ranked Ankeny Centennial boys' cross country team earned a fifth-place finish in the Heartland Classic on Saturday at Central College in Pella. The Jaguars scored 179 points. Ankeny, meanwhile, took 13th in the 24-team field with 327 points. "It was another good competitive effort from the guys," said Centennial coach Chad Fickbohm. "It was … [Read more...] about ‘It was another good competitive effort’: Jaguar boys take 5th at Heartland Classic
‘Hail State!’: Centennial’s Sandholm commits to play softball at Mississippi St.
Junior pitcher Lauren Sandholm of Ankeny Centennial has verbally committed to play softball for Mississippi State. Sandholm announced her decision via social media on Saturday. "I am beyond blessed and excited to announce my commitment to continue my academic and athletic career at Mississippi State University!" Sandholm tweeted on X. "I am so grateful … [Read more...] about ‘Hail State!’: Centennial’s Sandholm commits to play softball at Mississippi St.
Ankeny girls roll past Scarlets, will play at Valley next in Class 2A regional semifinal
The Ankeny girls' tennis squad cruised to a 5-0 victory over visiting Des Moines East in the quarterfinals of a Class 2A regional team tournament on Saturday morning. The Hawkettes swept five of the six singles matches in straight sets and held a commanding lead at the No. 5 spot when the meet was halted. "It was an awesome day for the girls!" said … [Read more...] about Ankeny girls roll past Scarlets, will play at Valley next in Class 2A regional semifinal
‘He’s insane’: Larmie runs for 210 yards, carries No. 5 Hawks past rival Centennial
With the game on the line, the Ankeny football team trusted its faith in Daniel Larmie. The senior running back delivered another virtuoso performance. Larmie ran 35 times for 210 yards and two touchdowns to carry the fifth-ranked Hawks to a 29-15 victory over Ankeny Centennial on Friday at Ankeny Stadium. "I love when they trust me like that," … [Read more...] about ‘He’s insane’: Larmie runs for 210 yards, carries No. 5 Hawks past rival Centennial
‘It got away from us’: Jaguars’ bid for 2nd straight victory over Ankeny falls short
(Story by Stephen McDaniel) After two quarters of play, the Ankeny Centennial football team was within striking distance going into the locker room after a momentum-swinging interception right before halftime. But things took a nose dive south from the very first play of the second half, and the Jaguars watched as the annual Jag-Hawk crosstown rivalry … [Read more...] about ‘It got away from us’: Jaguars’ bid for 2nd straight victory over Ankeny falls short
Jaguars outlast No. 7 Valley in 5 sets to keep CIML Conference title hopes alive
On a night when the Ankeny Centennial volleyball team wasn't clicking on all cylinders, the third-ranked Jaguars still found a way to win. Centennial rallied from a 2-1 deficit on Thursday to post a 16-25, 25-18, 21-25, 25-19, 15-6 victory over No. 7 Valley. The Jaguars had dominated an earlier matchup in the same gym, rolling to a 21-10, 21-12 win at the … [Read more...] about Jaguars outlast No. 7 Valley in 5 sets to keep CIML Conference title hopes alive
North places 3rd in regional singles; Centennial duo takes 4th at Cedar Falls
Ankeny's Olivia North placed third in singles in a Class 2A regional girls' tennis tournament on Wednesday at Waukee Northwest, while the Ankeny Centennial duo of Kalyani Bhat and Ella Sutherland earned a fourth-place finish in doubles in another regional tournament at Cedar Falls. The top two finishers in both singles and doubles at eight regional sites … [Read more...] about North places 3rd in regional singles; Centennial duo takes 4th at Cedar Falls
Hawk golfers shoot 318 at River Valley, finish CIML schedule with pair of losses
The Ankeny boys' golf team shot a 318 in a CIML Conference triangular meet on Wednesday at River Valley Golf Course in Adel. Second-ranked Dowling Catholic posted a 299 total to finish with an unbeaten 8-0 record in conference duals. No. 11 Waukee shot a 311. The Warriors are now 2-4 in the league. The Hawks finished their CIML schedule at 2-6. "I … [Read more...] about Hawk golfers shoot 318 at River Valley, finish CIML schedule with pair of losses
Iowa High School Athletic Association announces boys’ golf district assignments
The Class 4A boys' golf district assignments were announced on Wednesday by the Iowa High School Athletic Association. Ankeny Centennial will play at the Fort Dodge Country Club on Monday, Oct. 6. Ankeny is headed to Copper Creek Golf Course on Tuesday, Oct. 7. "I think I like (our draw) better than Mike probably likes his," said Centennial coach … [Read more...] about Iowa High School Athletic Association announces boys’ golf district assignments
Hawkettes rely on balanced attack to dispose of CIML rival Johnston in 4 sets
(Story by Stephen McDaniel) After taking a 2-1 lead in a tight matchup, Ankeny coach Liz Baethke tasked her volleyball players to have their best set of the night. And the Hawkettes delivered. Fourth-ranked Ankeny slammed the door shut on Johnston in the fourth set to clinch a 3-1 (25-17, 21-25, 25-23, 25-13) road win over the No. 11 Dragons in a … [Read more...] about Hawkettes rely on balanced attack to dispose of CIML rival Johnston in 4 sets
‘Jagalicious’ Centennial girls sweep past Dowling behind 10 kills from Ott, Schmidt
It was a "Jagalicious" kind of night at the Ankeny Centennial gym. The second-ranked Centennial volleyball team got three or more kills from six different players and swept to a 25-14, 28-26, 25-20 victory over No. 8 Dowling Catholic in a CIML Conference match on Tuesday. "We always talk about being 'Jagalicious'--that's our little phrase that we … [Read more...] about ‘Jagalicious’ Centennial girls sweep past Dowling behind 10 kills from Ott, Schmidt