Sophomore Nic Mackaman is a member of the Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team. Mackaman has helped the sixth-ranked Jaguars to a 4-0 record. He currently boasts a 2-1 mark in singles and is a combined 4-0 in doubles. "Nic has done a nice job at the No. 7 spot for us," said Centennial coach Tami Lewton. "That is a hard position because you are just out … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Nic Mackaman, Ankeny Centennial boys’ tennis
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Hawkettes get wins from Sidney, 4×1 and 4×2 relays at Ames
Tuesday's Hi Covey Relays in Ames provided an opportunity for the Ankeny girls' track athletes to test themselves. The Hawkettes placed fourth in the eight-team field with 118.5 points. They finished behind three of the top teams in Class 4A. Southeast Polk won the meet with 163 points. Cedar Falls was second with 143.5, edging the host Little Cyclones … [Read more...] about Hawkettes get wins from Sidney, 4×1 and 4×2 relays at Ames
Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Kolby Raineri, Ankeny boys’ soccer
Senior midfielder Kolby Raineri is one of four returning starters for the Ankeny boys' soccer team. The Hawks will take a 0-2 record into Tuesday's home opener against Mason City. Raineri scored 20 goals and had nine assists last season, when he led Ankeny to a 17-5 record and a third-place finish in the Class 3A state tournament. He was named to the … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Kolby Raineri, Ankeny boys’ soccer
S.E. Polk edges Jaguars to win Hawkette Invite, with help from Ankeny’s 4×400
The Ankeny Centennial girls' track team took a two-point lead into the final event of the Hawkette Invitational on Thursday at Ankeny High School. Its crosstown rival prevented the Jaguars from earning a share of the team crown. Southeast Polk easily won the final event, the 4x400 relay, in a time of 4:02.63. That allowed the Rams to claim the team … [Read more...] about S.E. Polk edges Jaguars to win Hawkette Invite, with help from Ankeny’s 4×400
Sease, Lazear are back from Jaguars’ sixth-place squad in Class 4A
The Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team will have a different look this season. Gone is Tenley Moretti, the four-time state placewinner who graduated last spring. Moretti, the Class 5A state champion in 2016, took her talents to Iowa State after leading the Jaguars to a sixth-place finish in Class 4A a year ago. Also gone is head coach Andy Fehn, who … [Read more...] about Sease, Lazear are back from Jaguars’ sixth-place squad in Class 4A
No. 6 Jaguars stay unbeaten with 10-1 win over Johnston
The Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team remained unbeaten with a 10-1 victory over visiting Johnston in its CIML Central Conference opener on Thursday. The Jaguars, who are ranked sixth in Class 2A by the Iowa Tennis Coaches Association, raised their overall mark to 3-0. "It was a super cold windy day, but the guys really fought hard and continued on … [Read more...] about No. 6 Jaguars stay unbeaten with 10-1 win over Johnston
Hawkettes drop 11-0 decision to Dowling in Central Conference opener
A fairly strong wind created some havoc on Thursday for the Ankeny girls' tennis team. The Hawkettes' opponent created even more problems. Visiting Dowling Catholic won all 11 matches in straight sets and rolled to an 11-0 victory at the Prairie Ridge courts. It was the CIML Central Conference opener for Ankeny, which dropped to 1-1 overall. "The … [Read more...] about Hawkettes drop 11-0 decision to Dowling in Central Conference opener
Ankeny golfers top Maroons for first conference win under Hagarty
Wednesday was a memorable day for the Ankeny girls' golf team. The Hawkettes opened their season with a 215-228 victory over Dowling Catholic in a CIML Central Conference dual meet at Blank Golf Course. "This was our first conference win since I have been the head coach," said Seth Hagarty, who took over the program last year. "I am so excited for the … [Read more...] about Ankeny golfers top Maroons for first conference win under Hagarty
Jaguars take care of business, blank Marshalltown in opener
Ryan Petersen didn't have to sweat out his first match as the head coach of the Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team. The Jaguars dominated Tuesday's season-opening dual meet against visiting Marshalltown, rolling to an 11-0 victory at the Prairie Ridge courts. Only one of the matches was decided by a third-set super-tiebreaker. That came at No. 4 … [Read more...] about Jaguars take care of business, blank Marshalltown in opener
‘Awesome singles wins’ help Hawkettes to 6-3 triumph over Ottumwa
The Ankeny girls' tennis team ran out of daylight on Tuesday night. Fortunately for the Hawkettes, they had already wrapped up a season-opening victory. Ankeny posted a 6-3 win over visiting Ottumwa at the Prairie Ridge courts. The No. 1 and 2 doubles matches had yet to be completed when the meet was called off at 8:10 p.m. "We just couldn't finish … [Read more...] about ‘Awesome singles wins’ help Hawkettes to 6-3 triumph over Ottumwa
Hawkettes overcome slow start, romp to 4-0 victory over Urbandale
It was a tale of two halves on Tuesday night at the Ankeny High School soccer field. After battling 10th-ranked Urbandale to a scoreless tie in the first half, the No. 4 Ankeny girls' team racked up four goals in the second half to post a 4-0 victory in its debut under new head coach Simon Brown. "The girls were electric in the second half," said … [Read more...] about Hawkettes overcome slow start, romp to 4-0 victory over Urbandale
Get your tickets now: Dome Dynasty Premiere to be held April 22
The Dome Dynasty Premiere of "Legends in the Making: The Story of Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial Football" will be held on Monday, April 22 at the B&B Theatres in Ankeny. The event begins at 5:30 p.m. with a viewing for current Ankeny and Centennial football players, followed by another viewing for the community. Current Hawks and Jaguars need to … [Read more...] about Get your tickets now: Dome Dynasty Premiere to be held April 22
Blimpie Sub of the Week: Acacia Biehl, Ankeny girls’ soccer
Junior Acacia Biehls is a member of the Ankeny girls' soccer team. "She will play a big role for us this year," said Ankeny coach Simon Brown. "She can play a number of positions and will be a great role player for us. She was ever-present in the winter months, open gyms, open workouts, and in the leadership committee." The fourth-ranked Hawkettes … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Acacia Biehl, Ankeny girls’ soccer
Jaguars show mercy, finish off 11-0 victory in just 40 minutes
The Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team finally got a chance to open its season on Tuesday. The second-ranked Jaguars didn't let the opportunity go to waste. Centennial erupted for 11 goals in the first half and rolled to an 11-0 victory over visiting Fort Dodge. The game ended at halftime due to the mercy rule. "The team came out excited to play … [Read more...] about Jaguars show mercy, finish off 11-0 victory in just 40 minutes
Windy conditions, questionable calls result in 0-2 start for Hawks
The weather conditions on Saturday in Iowa City were not ideal for playing soccer. The results for the Ankeny boys' team were not much better. The Hawks opened their season with a pair of losses in the Iowa City West Invitational. They dropped a 2-0 decision to Iowa City West in their opening game, then fell to Iowa City High, 2-1, in a … [Read more...] about Windy conditions, questionable calls result in 0-2 start for Hawks
Centennial is No. 2, Ankeny No. 4 in preseason girls’ soccer rankings
The Ankeny Centennial and Ankeny girls' soccer teams finished last season as the top two squads in Class 3A. The Jaguars and Hawkettes are beginning the 2019 season near the top as well. Centennial is ranked No. 2 in the Class 3A preseason rankings by the Iowa Girls' High School Athletic Union. Ankeny is ranked No. 4. The two Ankeny schools met in … [Read more...] about Centennial is No. 2, Ankeny No. 4 in preseason girls’ soccer rankings
‘Captain America’ leads the way as Jaguars finish 3-0 at I.C. West Invitational
Ankeny Centennial's Michael Brandt often resembles a superhero on the soccer pitch. The senior midfielder scored a goal in all three games as the Jaguars opened their season on Friday and Saturday with a trio of victories at the Iowa City West Invitational. Now, Brandt has a nickname courtesy of his head coach. "He's like Captain America," said … [Read more...] about ‘Captain America’ leads the way as Jaguars finish 3-0 at I.C. West Invitational
Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Olivia Wee, Centennial girls’ soccer
Senior defender Olivia Wee is one of the top returning players for the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team. She was named to the Class 3A all-tournament team after helping the Jaguars to their second state title in three years last season. Wee, an Iowa State recruit, scored two goals and had eight assists as a junior. She was selected to the Class 3A … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Olivia Wee, Centennial girls’ soccer
Hawkettes look to improve with return of all 6 varsity regulars
If experience helps, then the Ankeny girls' golf team should improve significantly this season. All six of the varsity regulars are back from a team that posted a 0-5 dual-meet record last year. "We did not graduate anyone," said Ankeny coach Seth Hagarty. "We have set a few goals as a whole team for the season, but more specifically the girls have … [Read more...] about Hawkettes look to improve with return of all 6 varsity regulars
Jaguars look to continue their winning tradition under Petersen
It's been a smooth transition thus far for the new head coach of the Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team. Ryan Petersen took over the program after Emily Phommachack resigned at the end of last season. Petersen had already been working with some of the players. "The girls have been great," said Petersen, who played tennis in high school at … [Read more...] about Jaguars look to continue their winning tradition under Petersen