Ankeny girls' golf coach Seth Hagarty will never forget Thursday's Southeast Polk Invitational. Neither will his team's best player. Sophomore Jaci Webb recorded her first hole-in-one while shooting a career-best score of 79 at Copper Creek Golf Course, leading the Hawkettes to a tie for sixth place in the 11-team field. She took fourth as an … [Read more...] about ‘Something I will always remember’: Webb records ace at Copper Creek
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Substate soccer pairings announced for Hawks, Jaguars
The Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team won't have to leave its home field in order to qualify for the state tournament, while the road to Cownie Soccer Park for crosstown rival Ankeny will go through the state tournament venue. The fifth-ranked Jaguars (12-3) will host the last two rounds of the Class 3A Region 4 tournament, beginning with a semifinal … [Read more...] about Substate soccer pairings announced for Hawks, Jaguars
Hawkettes, Jaguars to host regional soccer tournaments
The Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer teams will both get to stay at home for regional play. The fifth-ranked Hawkettes (10-3) have been placed in Region 5 in Class 3A. The No. 4 Jaguars (9-3) have been placed in Region 6. Ankeny will host a regional semifinal against Mason City (8-4) on May 29 at 6 p.m. Those two teams will also meet in a … [Read more...] about Hawkettes, Jaguars to host regional soccer tournaments
‘It was just a feeling of being at home’: Rumley chooses Tennessee
During her high school career, Ankeny's Jasmine Rumley has always been one of the fastest athletes in the pool, on the softball field, and on the track. Rumley could have elected to pursue any of those sports in college, but she decided to focus on swimming. Now, she has picked a school. The junior verbally committed on Tuesday to the University of … [Read more...] about ‘It was just a feeling of being at home’: Rumley chooses Tennessee
A JUMP FOR JOY: Jaguars hold off Ankeny, move into tie for league lead
Chris Allen's game plan didn't go according to script on Tuesday night. But somehow, his Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team still emerged with a win over its archrival. The sixth-ranked Jaguars got a goal from Elizabeth Overberg in the 45th minute and defeated No. 3 Ankeny, 1-0, in a CIML Central Conference showdown at Centennial. "We had some … [Read more...] about A JUMP FOR JOY: Jaguars hold off Ankeny, move into tie for league lead
Flip out, Charlie: Pritchard’s late heroics give Hawks 2-1 win over Centennial
Ankeny's Charlie Pritchard likes to celebrate big goals with a backflip. On Tuesday, the senior forward scored perhaps the biggest goal of his high school soccer career. Pritchard dribbled down the left side of the field and fought off two defenders before finding the back of the net in the 67th minute to give the 14th-ranked Hawks a 2-1 victory at No. … [Read more...] about Flip out, Charlie: Pritchard’s late heroics give Hawks 2-1 win over Centennial
Blimpie Sub of the Week: Meredith King, Centennial girls’ tennis
Meredith King is a member of the Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team. Centennial coach Ryan Petersen called King a valuable player for the Jaguars. "Meredith always is a hard worker and always has a positive attitude," he said. "She is a good senior leader in her practice group and is always up for hitting with anyone. She's had a great season and … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Meredith King, Centennial girls’ tennis
‘He was definitely on my mind today’: Webb shoots 83 for ailing father
Ankeny's Jaci Webb didn't play her best round of golf on Monday. But under the circumstances, it might have been. Webb shot an 83 in the Waukee Invitational at the Des Moines Golf and Country Club. She found out on Saturday that her dad, Jeff, has been diagnosed with a Stage 2/Grade 2 Glioma brain tumor. "He was definitely on my mind today," Webb … [Read more...] about ‘He was definitely on my mind today’: Webb shoots 83 for ailing father
Crosstown rivals gear up for top-10 showdowns at Ankeny Derby
Tuesday's Ankeny Derby will feature a pair of top-10 soccer showdowns at Ankeny Centennial. In the opener, the sixth-ranked Centennial girls' team (1-1, 8-3) will host No. 3 Ankeny (2-0, 10-2) at 6 p.m. It will be a rematch of last year's Class 3A championship game, which was won by the Jaguars, 3-2. "I'm sure Ankeny will be fired up and rightfully … [Read more...] about Crosstown rivals gear up for top-10 showdowns at Ankeny Derby
Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Will Overberg, Centennial boys’ soccer
Senior Will Overberg has led the fifth-ranked Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team to a 12-2 record. Overberg leads the Jaguars with 13 goals. He has also racked up six assists for a team-high 32 points. Here is some inside info on Overberg: Congratulations on an outstanding season thus far. What has been the highlight for you? Thanks! It's tough … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Will Overberg, Centennial boys’ soccer
Raineri, Pritchard combine for 7 goals in Hawks’ 11-0 victory over Fort Dodge
There was no chance that the Ankeny boys' soccer team was going to overlook visiting Fort Dodge on Friday--despite the Dodgers' less-than-impressive record. Fort Dodge was coming off its only win of the season, a 2-1 victory at East Sac County on Thursday. The Dodgers had been 0-8 to start the year, scoring a total of just one goal in the … [Read more...] about Raineri, Pritchard combine for 7 goals in Hawks’ 11-0 victory over Fort Dodge
Seniors lead the way as Centennial boys clinch outright conference crown
Relying heavily on its seniors, the Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team clinched the outright CIML Central Conference title with a 9-2 victory over visiting Urbandale on Friday. The Jaguars finished 5-0 in the conference and improved to 11-1 overall. Urbandale's records dropped to 0-4 and 2-8. "It was Senior Night, and we played a senior-heavy lineup," … [Read more...] about Seniors lead the way as Centennial boys clinch outright conference crown
Lineup changes pay off as Jaguars defeat Hoover for 12th win of season
Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer coach Brian Duax recently moved his team's leading scorer, Will Overberg, to the Jaguars' defensive backfield. It might seem like an odd move, but Centennial has yet to give up an "earned goal" in the two games since Duax changed his lineup. On Thursday, the fifth-ranked Jaguars posted a 3-1 victory over No. 16 Des Moines … [Read more...] about Lineup changes pay off as Jaguars defeat Hoover for 12th win of season
Future shines bright as Hawks honor seniors on their night
The Ankeny boys' tennis team celebrated its Senior Night on Thursday with an 11-0 victory at Des Moines Hoover. The Hawks raised their overall record to 3-8. "Coach Feve and I wanted to give a special recognition to our two amazing seniors—Jake McCann and Cameron Bush—for all of their hard work, contributions to the team and positive impact they’ve had on … [Read more...] about Future shines bright as Hawks honor seniors on their night
Centennial boys place 2nd at conference meet; Hawks finish 5th
The Ankeny Centennial boys' track team won three relays and placed second overall in the CIML Central Conference meet on Thursday at Johnston. Ankeny, meanwhile, took fifth in the six-team field with 72 points. The Hawks' lone victory was provided by Tim Sindt, who won the 1,600-meter run in a time of 4:21.75. Ames easily won the conference title with … [Read more...] about Centennial boys place 2nd at conference meet; Hawks finish 5th
Scoring error gets corrected; Hawkettes, Jaguars finish in 3rd-place tie
There isn't much separation between the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial girls' track teams. The two rivals have taken turns defeating each other this season, and on Thursday the Hawkettes and Jaguars battled down to the wire for third place in the CIML Central Conference meet at Ankeny. In the final event of the night, Ankeny placed fourth in the 4x400 … [Read more...] about Scoring error gets corrected; Hawkettes, Jaguars finish in 3rd-place tie
Centennial girls fall to Maroons in shootout, suffer 3rd loss in 4 games
The second-ranked Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team is finding out what it's like to have a target on its back. The defending state champion Jaguars lost for the third time in four games on Tuesday, falling to No. 8 Dowling Catholic, 2-1, in a shootout at Centennial. The contest was played in a steady rain with strong winds. "The weather was … [Read more...] about Centennial girls fall to Maroons in shootout, suffer 3rd loss in 4 games
Jaguars dominate Dowling Catholic, keep Central Conference title hopes alive
The final score didn't reflect how Ankeny Centennial dominated Tuesday's boys' soccer game at Dowling Catholic. The fifth-ranked Jaguars came away with a 2-1 victory on a rainy night, handing No. 14 Dowling its fourth straight loss. "It was quite possibly the most convincing 2-1 game I've ever seen," said Centennial coach Brian Duax. "We gifted them … [Read more...] about Jaguars dominate Dowling Catholic, keep Central Conference title hopes alive
Hawks drop 2-1 decision to Ames despite outshooting Little Cyclones, 29-4
The Ames boys' soccer team entered Monday's game at Ankeny on the heels of three consecutive shutout losses. The Little Cyclones were then outshot by Ankeny, 29-4, in the CIML Central Conference game. And yet, somehow, Ames emerged with a 2-1 victory over the seventh-ranked Hawks. "It was another tough loss," said Ankeny coach Jordan Burns. "It was … [Read more...] about Hawks drop 2-1 decision to Ames despite outshooting Little Cyclones, 29-4
Blimpie Sub of the Week: London Schuchart, Ankeny boys’ tennis
Freshman London Schuchart is a member of the Ankeny boys' tennis team. Schuchart played a key role in the Hawks' 10-1 victory at Ottumwa on April 2. He teamed up with Luke Parkinson for a three-set win at No. 1 doubles when Cade Davis was unable to play due to cramping. "London stepped up without any advance notice," said Ankeny coach Steve Smith. "He … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: London Schuchart, Ankeny boys’ tennis