Chris Allen never likes to see a girls' high school soccer game decided by a shootout. But if it's going to happen, he'd prefer to win it. And that's what happened on Tuesday night, when Allen's second-ranked Ankeny Centennial squad won a shootout at No. 11 Johnston, 6-5, to post a 1-0 victory in its CIML Central Conference opener. "Winning in PKs … [Read more...] about Jaguars outlast Johnston in shootout to win Central Conference opener
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Late goals by Overberg, Besic allow Jaguars to escape with 2-1 victory
Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer coach Brian Duax was worried that his team might be overlooking Johnston. He was almost prophetic. The second-ranked Jaguars trailed for most of the game before scoring twice in the last 14 minutes to escape with a 2-1 victory on Tuesday at Centennial. "I had a feeling that the boys were overlooking Johnston because of … [Read more...] about Late goals by Overberg, Besic allow Jaguars to escape with 2-1 victory
Ankeny boys continue strong doubles play in 9-2 loss to Marshalltown
While the Ankeny boys' tennis team has made tremendous strides in doubles, the Hawks have not made similar improvement in singles. Ankeny won two of the five doubles matches against visiting Marshalltown on Tuesday after being swept in singles, resulting in a 9-2 loss that dropped the Hawks' overall record to 2-6. "We had great doubles play," said … [Read more...] about Ankeny boys continue strong doubles play in 9-2 loss to Marshalltown
Blimpie Sub of the Week: Macy Epp, Ankeny Centennial girls’ soccer
Sophomore Macy Epp is a member of the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team. Epp has helped the second-ranked Jaguars to a 6-0 record. She has four goals and one assist on the season. "Macy is a dynamic player, who has had an impact in either a reserve or starting role," said Centennial coach Chris Allen. "She has scored two game-winning goals in … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Macy Epp, Ankeny Centennial girls’ soccer
Centennial golfers tie Johnston for 10th place at Linn-Mar Invitational
The Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team tied for 10th place with Johnston in the Linn-Mar Invitational on Tuesday at Hunters Ridge Golf Course. Both Centennial and Johnston finished with a 403 total. The Jaguars had lost to Johnston by 19 strokes in a dual meet on April 9 at Jester Park. "(We) finally had good weather for an 18-hole invite," Centennial … [Read more...] about Centennial golfers tie Johnston for 10th place at Linn-Mar Invitational
Centennial soccer standouts to become future rivals on the pitch
A quartet of seniors has led the Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team to a 9-1 record and a No. 2 ranking in Class 3A heading into Tuesday night's game against No. 11 Johnston. In the future, though, the longtime friends and teammates will become rivals on the pitch. Forward Will Overberg verbally committed last week to play for Luther College, while … [Read more...] about Centennial soccer standouts to become future rivals on the pitch
Hawkettes, Jaguars get final tune-up for Drake Relays
The Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial girls' track teams each had one final tune-up on Monday to help prepare for this week's Drake Relays. The Hawkettes placed second among eight teams in the Bobcat Invitational at Marshalltown. They scored 117 points and finished 48 points behind Waukee, which won the team title for the fourth straight year. "It was a … [Read more...] about Hawkettes, Jaguars get final tune-up for Drake Relays
Hawkettes score early and often in wins over D.M. East, Iowa City West
The Ankeny girls' soccer team relied on a simple formula to defeat a pair of opponents this weekend. Just score some goals early and often. The fourth-ranked Hawkettes rolled to a 10-0 victory over Des Moines East on Friday, then cruised past Iowa City West, 6-0, on Saturday. Both games were played at Ankeny High School. "The game started on … [Read more...] about Hawkettes score early and often in wins over D.M. East, Iowa City West
Revive Clinic and Spa Preps of the Week: Megan Lazear and Lexi Russell, girls’ golf
Junior Megan Lazear is a member of the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team, while senior Lexi Russell plays for Ankeny's squad. Lazear shot a 108 in the Tony Dickey Hawkette Invitational on Thursday at Otter Creek. She helped the Jaguars edge Ankeny by one stroke for fourth place in the nine-team field. Russell finished with a 129 for the Hawkettes, who … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Preps of the Week: Megan Lazear and Lexi Russell, girls’ golf
Raineri leads Hawks to win over East, then commits to play for UCCS
It was a good weekend for Kolby Raineri and the Ankeny boys' soccer team. On Friday, Raineri recorded a hat trick to lead the fifth-ranked Hawks to a 7-1 victory over Des Moines East in a non-conference game at Cownie Park. Then, on Saturday, the senior announced on Twitter that he had made his college plans. "Blessed to announce I have committed to … [Read more...] about Raineri leads Hawks to win over East, then commits to play for UCCS
Jaguars overcome adversity, knock off top-10 foes Bettendorf, Cedar Falls
A grueling week for the Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team ended on a positive note Saturday with a pair of victories at the Prairie Ridge courts. After splitting two dual meets on the road earlier in the week and placing fourth in the Dennis Hoefle Invitational on Friday, the sixth-ranked Jaguars played host to a quadrangular meet that featured three … [Read more...] about Jaguars overcome adversity, knock off top-10 foes Bettendorf, Cedar Falls
Hawkettes, Jaguars perform well at prestigious Kansas Relays
A trip to the Kansas Relays proved to be beneficial for both the Ankeny girls' and Ankeny Centennial boys' track teams. Mytika Mayberry placed fourth for the Hawkettes in the girls' 100. She posted a time of 12.12 seconds, which now ranks third in the state. "Mytika did an outstanding job and is improving every race," said Ankeny coach Thomas Cotter. … [Read more...] about Hawkettes, Jaguars perform well at prestigious Kansas Relays
High school qualifiers for the Drake Relays announced
It will be a busy three days at the Drake Relays for the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial boys' and girls' track teams, who qualified for the meet in numerous events. The Centennial boys' squad qualified in 12 events, including all six relays. The Ankeny boys' team qualified in 11 events. On the girls' side, Centennial qualified in six events and Ankeny … [Read more...] about High school qualifiers for the Drake Relays announced
Jaguars finish 4th at Hoefle Invitational; Hawks tie for 6th place
The weather was perfect Friday for the annual Dennis Hoefle Invitational at the Prairie Ridge tennis courts. First-year Ankeny boys' tennis coach Steve Smith relished the chance to coach in the tournament for the first time. "I am grateful for the opportunity to continue to host a tournament named in honor of Coach Hoefle, who was a mentor and friend … [Read more...] about Jaguars finish 4th at Hoefle Invitational; Hawks tie for 6th place
Ankeny sprinter Mayberry advances to 100-meter final at Kansas Relays
Ankeny's Mytika Mayberry has qualified for the finals in the 100-meter dash at the Kansas Relays. Mayberry won her preliminary heat on Friday in a time of 12.15 seconds, which set a personal record. She now ranks fifth in Iowa in that event. Teammates Eva van de Mortel and Mikala Sidney also competed in the 100. Sidney was clocked in 12.67, while van … [Read more...] about Ankeny sprinter Mayberry advances to 100-meter final at Kansas Relays
‘Gritty’ goal by Epp allows Jaguars to edge Bettendorf in top-10 showdown
It took only one goal for the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team to remain unbeaten. The second-ranked Jaguars posted a 1-0 victory over No. 7 Bettendorf in a non-conference showdown on Thursday at Centennial. They raised their record to 5-0 on the season, while the Bulldogs dropped to 4-3. "Bettendorf came down to play, and that was fantastic," said … [Read more...] about ‘Gritty’ goal by Epp allows Jaguars to edge Bettendorf in top-10 showdown
Jaguars win 6 events, place 3rd overall at Chuck Silvey Invitational
Thursday's Chuck Silvey Invitational at Urbandale turned into a three-way battle for the girls' crown. In the end, Southeast Polk came away with the title, finishing with 105 points. Johnston placed second in the eight-team field with 103, while Ankeny Centennial took third with 96. "We gave it a shot tonight in about five events that we wanted to drop … [Read more...] about Jaguars win 6 events, place 3rd overall at Chuck Silvey Invitational
Ankeny boys earn some moral victories in 10-1 loss to Little Cyclones
Even though the Ankeny boys' tennis team dropped a 10-1 decision to visiting Ames on Thursday, the Hawks came away from the dual meet with some moral victories. Cade Davis managed to win a game against Timmy Ellis in the No. 1 singles match. Ellis is the defending Class 2A state singles champion. At the No. 2 position, Luke Parkinson put up a strong … [Read more...] about Ankeny boys earn some moral victories in 10-1 loss to Little Cyclones
Webb, Sease earn top-10 finishes at Toni Dickey Hawkette Invitational
Thursday wasn't a great day for golf. But it was the perfect time to honor former Ankeny girls' golf coach Toni Dickey. Ankeny's annual home tournament was renamed the Toni Dickey Hawkette Invitational in honor of Dickey, who was also inducted into the Dick Rasmussen Coaches Hall of Fame before the meet in the Otter Creek clubhouse. "What an honor to … [Read more...] about Webb, Sease earn top-10 finishes at Toni Dickey Hawkette Invitational
Centennial’s Owens to join ISU wrestling program as preferred walk-on
Eric Owens celebrated his birthday on Wednesday night with a trip to Hickory Park. In the next few years, the Ankeny Centennial senior will have plenty of opportunities to visit the landmark Ames restaurant. Owens verbally committed earlier this week to wrestle for Iowa State next year. He will join the Cyclones' program as a preferred walk-on. "It … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Owens to join ISU wrestling program as preferred walk-on