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Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Meg Burns, Centennial girls’ basketball

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Junior guard Meg Burns has helped the 12th-ranked Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball team to a 6-4 record. She scored a season-high 13 points in the Jaguars' 62-40 victory over then-No. 6 Dowling Catholic on Tuesday. Burns is averaging 8.0 points per game. She leads the Jaguars in 3-point goals and is shooting 32.7 percent from behind the arc … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Meg Burns, Centennial girls’ basketball

Jaguars snap out of shooting slump with victory at Urbandale

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After scoring a combined 65 points in its previous two games, the Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball team nearly matched that total in just 32 minutes on Friday. The Jaguars placed four players in double figures and rolled to a 64-37 victory at Urbandale. "We needed a win before the break big time," said Centennial point guard Tyler Rodgers, who … [Read more...] about Jaguars snap out of shooting slump with victory at Urbandale

Urbandale girls hold off Centennial to earn first conference victory

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During the preseason, Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball coach Scott DeJong pointed out the strength of the six teams in the CIML Central Conference. "Legitimately, you could finish fifth or sixth in our conference and be a strong state tournament contender," DeJong said. On Friday, Urbandale showed that DeJong knew what he was talking about. The … [Read more...] about Urbandale girls hold off Centennial to earn first conference victory

Johnston’s late run spoils Hawks’ big fourth-quarter comeback

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Friday's game at Johnston gave the Ankeny boys' basketball team a chance to move into a first-place tie in the CIML Central Conference. Unfortunately, the third-ranked Hawks let the opportunity slip away. The Dragons blew a nine-point lead in the fourth quarter before closing the game on a 10-2 run to post a 63-60 victory. They improved to 4-0 in the … [Read more...] about Johnston’s late run spoils Hawks’ big fourth-quarter comeback

Hawkettes lead most of the way before falling at No. 2 Johnston

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The Ankeny girls' basketball team nearly pulled off a monumental upset on Friday. Instead, the Hawkettes had to settle for a moral victory. "I couldn't be more proud of a group of girls," Ankeny coach Dru McAnelly said after his team led most of the way before dropping a 66-64 decision at second-ranked Johnston. "Coming in to play the No. 2 team in the … [Read more...] about Hawkettes lead most of the way before falling at No. 2 Johnston

Opposing coach: Hawk swimmers are “No. 1 in the state for a reason”

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Even when the Ankeny boys' swimming team isn't at the top of its game, the Hawks have rarely been challenged this season. That was the case again on Thursday, when top-ranked Ankeny won nine of the 11 events and rolled to a 131-39 triumph at Fort Dodge. The Hawks raised their record to 4-0-1 and have now posted an average margin of victory of nearly 82 … [Read more...] about Opposing coach: Hawk swimmers are “No. 1 in the state for a reason”

Hawks, Hawkettes bowl their way to season-high scores

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Both Ankeny bowling teams posted a season-high score on Thursday, but only one of the squads was able to come away with a victory. The Ankeny boys' team defeated Southeast Polk by a score of 2,904 to 2,859. The Rams won the girls' meet by a score of 2,500 to 2,444. The dual meet was held at Great Escape, which serves as the home venue for both … [Read more...] about Hawks, Hawkettes bowl their way to season-high scores

Jaguars stomp Urbandale, head into holiday break with 9-0 record

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It didn't take long for the Ankeny Centennial wrestlers to earn their ninth dual-meet win of the season on Thursday. The Jaguars recorded six falls, five of them in the opening period, en route to a 64-17 victory at Urbandale. Another match ended early due to injury time, and the J-Hawks also forfeited at three of the upper weights. Centennial's Jackie … [Read more...] about Jaguars stomp Urbandale, head into holiday break with 9-0 record

Jaguars hit the boards, shut down Clark and roll to 62-40 victory

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If there was one play that summed up the Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball team's victory over visiting Dowling Catholic on Tuesday, it came in the final minute of the game. The 10th-ranked Jaguars were already ahead by 20 points when senior Rachel Schon stepped to the free-throw line for a bonus opportunity. Her first attempt bounced off the back of … [Read more...] about Jaguars hit the boards, shut down Clark and roll to 62-40 victory

Struggling Centennial boys fall to 2-5 overall with loss to Maroons

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The shooting woes for the Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball team went from bad to worse on Tuesday night. The Jaguars shot just 25 percent from the field (9-of-36) and lost to visiting Dowling Catholic, 50-32, in a CIML Central Conference game. It was the fewest points ever scored by Centennial in its six-year history, and it came just four days after … [Read more...] about Struggling Centennial boys fall to 2-5 overall with loss to Maroons

Backups play key role in Hawk wrestlers’ victory over Ames

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Despite having several starters out of the lineup, the Ankeny wrestling team still rolled to an impressive victory on Tuesday. The Hawks recorded six pins and easily defeated visiting Ames, 55-18, in a CIML Central Conference dual meet. They improved to 1-1 in the league and 6-5 overall heading into the holiday break. "It was great to see some other … [Read more...] about Backups play key role in Hawk wrestlers’ victory over Ames

Ames boys hand Hawks their first loss behind Kellogg, Lipsey

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Brandt Carlson tried to look on the bright side after his Ankeny boys' basketball team suffered its first loss of the season. "I think it's a good learning experience for us, and something you just have to go through at this level of competition," Carlson said. "But we'll bounce back." The third-ranked Hawks dropped a 68-60 decision at Ames on … [Read more...] about Ames boys hand Hawks their first loss behind Kellogg, Lipsey

Short-handed Hawkettes fall to Ames without Johnson, McCullough

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The odds were against the Ankeny girls' basketball team before Tuesday's game at 14th-ranked Ames even tipped off. The Hawkettes took the court without their top two scorers and rebounders, Sara McCullough and Abby Johnson. McCullough was out with an illness, while Johnson tore some tendons on the top of her foot during Friday's game at Urbandale and will … [Read more...] about Short-handed Hawkettes fall to Ames without Johnson, McCullough

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Caleb Van Meter, Centennial boys’ basketball

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Caleb Van Meter is one of the top reserves on the Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball team. Van Meter, a junior guard, has helped Centennial to a 2-5 record. He is averaging 1.2 points and 1.2 rebounds per game. Van Meter scored four points and had two assists in the Jaguars' 62-45 victory over Southeast Polk in their season opener on Nov. 27. … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Caleb Van Meter, Centennial boys’ basketball

Ankeny bowlers defeat North for their first victory of season

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Persistence has paid off for the Ankeny bowling teams. The Hawks and Hawkettes each earned their first victory of the season on Monday, defeating visiting Des Moines North at Great Escape. Both Ankeny teams improved their record to 1-4. "I'm so proud of our performance," said Ankeny coach Hannah Munson. "We swept the house--every Ankeny team won (both … [Read more...] about Ankeny bowlers defeat North for their first victory of season

Late reversal allows Anderson to beat Fousek at Battle of Waterloo

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The Battle of Waterloo provided an opportunity for the Ankeny wrestlers to see some of the state's top teams. For Ankeny freshman Trever Anderson, the prestigious event also gave him a chance to get a monkey off his back. Anderson, who is ranked fifth at 106 pounds in Class 3A, had one of the biggest wins in the two-day tournament with a 4-3 decision … [Read more...] about Late reversal allows Anderson to beat Fousek at Battle of Waterloo

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Nic Leo, Ankeny Centennial wrestling

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Senior Nic Leo captured an individual title at 182 pounds to help the Ankeny Centennial wrestlers to a runner-up finish in the Don Miller Invitational on Saturday at Fort Dodge. The fifth-ranked Leo raised his record to 16-1 with an 8-1 decision over fourth-ranked Zach Needham of Dallas Center-Grimes. Leo also helped the ninth-ranked Jaguars to … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Nic Leo, Ankeny Centennial wrestling

Centennial’s Monroe, Neils, Leo earn crowns at Miller Invite

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The Ankeny Centennial wrestlers crowned three individual champions in the Don Miller Invitational on Saturday at Fort Dodge, where the Jaguars earned a second-place finish in the 12-team tournament. Top-ranked Ben Monroe at 132 pounds, third-ranked Logan Neils at 170 and fifth-ranked Nic Leo at 182 each captured an individual title. Teammate Lane Pruisner … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Monroe, Neils, Leo earn crowns at Miller Invite

Hawk swimmers, now ranked No. 1, capture team title in Iowa City

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The Ankeny boys' swimming team is now the No. 1 team in the state after winning the Iowa City High Little Hawk Invitational on Saturday for the second straight year. The Hawks racked up a total of 1,597 power points during Saturday's meet at Mercer Park Aquatic Center, allowing them to take over the top spot in the state power rankings. Waukee is second … [Read more...] about Hawk swimmers, now ranked No. 1, capture team title in Iowa City