Thursday's Class 4A regional meet at Waukee couldn't have gone much better for the Ankeny girls' track team. The Hawkettes placed second in the eight-team field with 146 points. Waukee easily won the meet with 186 points. "We knew winning a team title was out of the question with a tough draw against Waukee," said Ankeny coach Thomas Cotter. "It was … [Read more...] about Hawkettes place 2nd behind Waukee, qualify for state meet in 16 events
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‘I will never forget that moment’: Jaguars capture regional crown on DQ
For only the second time in school history, the Ankeny Centennial girls' track team captured a Class 4A regional title on Thursday at Urbandale. And the Jaguars did it in unexpected fashion. Centennial won the meet when Southeast Polk was disqualified in the final event, the 4x400 relay, for running on the lane lines. The Jaguars finished with 141.5 … [Read more...] about ‘I will never forget that moment’: Jaguars capture regional crown on DQ
Regional soccer pairings announced: Ankeny, Centennial to play league foes
The Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer teams will open postseason play against familiar opponents from the CIML Iowa Conference. The top-ranked Jaguars (10-1) will host a Class 2A regional semifinal against Marshalltown (0-12) on June 2 at 6 p.m. The Bobcats dropped a 10-0 decision to Centennial on April 16. Cedar Falls (8-5) will play Waterloo … [Read more...] about Regional soccer pairings announced: Ankeny, Centennial to play league foes
Shutout over Lincoln assures Hawkettes of their first winning season since 2012
For the first time in nearly a decade, the Ankeny girls' tennis team will finish the season with a winning record. The Hawkettes posted a 5-0 victory over visiting Des Moines Lincoln in the opening round of a Class 2A regional team tournament on Thursday. The meet ended after Ankeny won five of the six singles matches in straight sets, clinching the … [Read more...] about Shutout over Lincoln assures Hawkettes of their first winning season since 2012
Hawkettes place 5th at S.E. Polk Invite, shoot their best score away from Otter
Naomi SchraderBachar and Olivia Froehlich each shot a personal-best score to help the Ankeny girls' golf team to a fifth-place finish in the Southeast Polk Invitational on Thursday at Copper Creek Golf Course. SchraderBachar carded a 95, while Froehlich fired a 101 as Ankeny posted a total of 379. It was the Hawkettes' best score of the season away from … [Read more...] about Hawkettes place 5th at S.E. Polk Invite, shoot their best score away from Otter
Centennial doubles team wins district title, advances to state along with Blevins
Ankeny Centennial's Will Blevins has qualified for the boys' state tennis tournament for the third time in his high school career. He'll be joined by teammates Caleb Peterson and Nic Mackaman. Blevins placed second in singles in a Class 2A district tournament on Wednesday at Ames, while Peterson and Mackaman teamed up to win the doubles title. The … [Read more...] about Centennial doubles team wins district title, advances to state along with Blevins
Hawks take 3rd at district, will meet Urbandale in preliminary substate match
The Ankeny boys' tennis team hosted a Class 2A district tournament on Wednesday at the Prairie Ridge courts. The meet eventually turned into the Waukee Invitational. The Warriors easily won the team title and advanced their entire squad to the state tournament. All six of Ankeny's players were eliminated by Waukee in the quarterfinals. "We had a … [Read more...] about Hawks take 3rd at district, will meet Urbandale in preliminary substate match
Back for extra season, Florida’s Lindaman earns all-SEC second-team honors
Kendyl Lindaman is making the most of her extra season of collegiate eligibility. The Florida softball star, who returned to the field this season as a graduate player after the 2020 campaign was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, has been named to the all-SEC second team as a utility/designated player. She was one of five Gators to be honored by the … [Read more...] about Back for extra season, Florida’s Lindaman earns all-SEC second-team honors
SDSU’s Daugherty named to All-Summit League softball team
Former Ankeny softball star Peyton Daugherty continues to be a hitting machine. The South Dakota State junior leftfielder has been named to the 2021 All-Summit League softball team, which was announced on Tuesday. She landed a spot on the second team. Daugherty, who was an all-state shortstop at Ankeny, ranked second in the league with 53 hits, 38 runs … [Read more...] about SDSU’s Daugherty named to All-Summit League softball team
Centennial boys blank Little Cyclones to capture Iowa Conference crown
The Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team clinched at least a share of the CIML Iowa Conference title with a 2-0 victory at Ames on Tuesday. The 11th-ranked Jaguars improved to 4-0 in the league and 11-4 overall, while Ames' records dropped to 3-1 and 5-7. The Little Cyclones could still finish in a tie atop the conference standings, but Centennial would … [Read more...] about Centennial boys blank Little Cyclones to capture Iowa Conference crown
‘We couldn’t quite get our feet under us’: Hawks suffer 3-o loss at Marshalltown
Marshalltown's grass soccer field is considered by most coaches throughout the CIML as the worst playing surface in the league. Ankeny boys' coach Marcus Varnum refused to blame the field, however, for his team's 3-0 loss to the Bobcats on Tuesday. "You hate to really blame it on that, because I think the boys brought the energy and the efforts," … [Read more...] about ‘We couldn’t quite get our feet under us’: Hawks suffer 3-o loss at Marshalltown
Blimpie Sub of the Week: Jenna Benkufsky, Centennial girls’ tennis
Freshman Jenna Benkufsky has helped the fourth-ranked Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team to a 7-2 record. She often plays No. 5 doubles with senior Ellie Froehlich. The Jaguars captured the CIML Iowa Conference title on Monday with an 11-0 victory at Fort Dodge. "Jenna has helped strengthen our doubles lineup," said Centennial coach Armando Espinosa. … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Jenna Benkufsky, Centennial girls’ tennis
Hawkettes roll past Marshalltown to end two-game losing skid
Coming off a couple tough losses, the Ankeny girls' soccer team needed to catch a break. The schedule offered one on Tuesday night. The eighth-ranked Hawkettes rolled to a 10-0 victory over visiting Marshalltown in a CIML Iowa Conference game. The winless Bobcats have scored only four goals all season. "It was good for momentum probably to have a … [Read more...] about Hawkettes roll past Marshalltown to end two-game losing skid
Jaguars get look at Veenker Golf Course before conference meet on May 20
The Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team got a chance to play Veenker Golf Course on Tuesday. The Jaguars will be heading back to one of the state's most difficult courses in nine days. Centennial dropped a 199-216 decision to host Ames in a CIML Iowa Conference dual meet. The Jaguars finished with a 2-3 record in the league. Payton Drefke carded a 47 … [Read more...] about Jaguars get look at Veenker Golf Course before conference meet on May 20
Hawkettes top Mason City, finish with best dual-meet record since 2012
The Ankeny girls' golf team closed out its dual-meet season with a 196-202 victory over visiting Mason City on Tuesday at Otter Creek Golf Course. The Hawkettes finished with a 4-1 record in the CIML Iowa Conference. It's their best dual-meet mark since 2012, when Ankeny also went 4-1 in the CIML Central Conference. "Some days are better than others in … [Read more...] about Hawkettes top Mason City, finish with best dual-meet record since 2012
‘Our biggest goals are still ahead of us’: Jaguars win league title, but want more
The Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team has some bigger goals in mind. The fourth-ranked Jaguars captured the CIML Iowa Conference title with an 11-0 victory at Fort Dodge on Monday, but senior Jordyn Gustafson said the team is already looking ahead to the postseason. "We went into the season knowing we had a lot of potential with a strong team," … [Read more...] about ‘Our biggest goals are still ahead of us’: Jaguars win league title, but want more
Ankeny golfers place 7th at Waukee Invite, while Centennial finishes 11th
Monday's Waukee Invitational at Beaver Creek Golf Club in Grimes featured some of the state's top girls' golf teams. Valley, the Class 4A state champion in 2019, won the meet with a 315 total. The Tigers lead the state with an average score of 328.1. Washington placed second in the 13-team field with a 330, while Van Meter took third with a 367. Those … [Read more...] about Ankeny golfers place 7th at Waukee Invite, while Centennial finishes 11th
Ankeny Fanatic Preps of the Week: Michael Poitry and Conor Wahlberg
Senior forward Michael Poitry has helped the 11th-ranked Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team to a 10-4 record. He has racked up eight goals and four assists, including a pair of goals in the Jaguars' 3-0 win over visiting Des Moines East on Friday. Junior defender Conor Wahlberg has helped No. 10 Ankeny to a 9-4 mark. He leads the Hawks with 10 goals, … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Preps of the Week: Michael Poitry and Conor Wahlberg
Jaguars place 3rd at tournament that features 5 of state’s top 6 teams
The Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team placed third in the Valley Invitational on Friday. The tournament featured five of the state's top six teams in Class 2A--No. 2 Dowling Catholic, No. 3 Cedar Falls, No. 4 Centennial, No. 5 Valley and No. 6 Waukee. Johnston also participated. Cedar Falls got individual titles from Mira Keeran and Maya Mallavarapu … [Read more...] about Jaguars place 3rd at tournament that features 5 of state’s top 6 teams
Porter named MaxPreps/United Soccer High School State Player of the Week
Ankeny Centennial sophomore Averi Porter was named the MaxPreps/United Soccer High School State Player of the Week for Iowa for the seven-day period that ended on May 2. Porter helped the top-ranked Jaguars to a 3-0 record that week. She had a hat trick and an assist in a 12-0 victory over Fort Dodge on April 27, then added two more goals in a 3-0 win … [Read more...] about Porter named MaxPreps/United Soccer High School State Player of the Week