It took only 15 seconds for Ankeny Centennial's Meg Burns to make her first 3-point goal of the season. The junior guard swished a shot from the top of the key on the game's opening possession and went on to score 12 points, all of them in the first half, to lead the 10th-ranked Jaguars to a 73-21 victory over visiting Fort Dodge in their season opener on … [Read more...] about Burns finds her shooting stroke in Jaguars’ season-opening victory
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Blimpie Sub of the Week: Noah Bethards, Ankeny Centennial football
Noah Bethards of the Ankeny Centennial football team is the Ankeny Fanatic Sub of the Week sponsored by Blimpie. Bethards, a senior defensive end, helped Centennial to a 9-1 record. The Jaguars went undefeated during the regular season for the first time in school history. Bethards made 10 tackles, including three solo stops and two … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Noah Bethards, Ankeny Centennial football
Centennial DB Rodgers named to Class 4A all-state first team
When the Ankeny Centennial football coaches moved Tyler Rodgers to safety during his sophomore year, it turned out to be a good decision. Rodgers became a stalwart for the Jaguars' defense over the next three seasons, helping the team to a 28-6 record during that stretch. He racked up 153.5 tackles in his career, including 58 while leading one of the … [Read more...] about Centennial DB Rodgers named to Class 4A all-state first team
Centennial’s Schon commits to play for William Jewell College
Rachel Schon and Codee Myers were once crosstown rivals. Beginning next year, the duo will become teammates. Schon, an Ankeny Centennial senior, has committed to play basketball at William Jewell College in Liberty, Mo. She will join a roster that includes Myers, a former Ankeny standout. "I am happy to have made my decision," Schon said. "The … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Schon commits to play for William Jewell College
Centennial’s Robinson, Sauer named to Elite all-state volleyball team
Ankeny Centennial volleyball standouts Devyn Robinson and Kenna Sauer have been named to the Elite all-state team by the Iowa Girls' Coaches Association. Both players were also selected to the Class 5A first team after leading the Jaguars to their fourth state title in five years. Robinson, a junior middle hitter, was a repeat selection to both squads. … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Robinson, Sauer named to Elite all-state volleyball team
Hawk swimmers return 8 state qualifiers from last year’s 3rd-place team
It's going to be difficult for the Ankeny boys' swimming team to surpass the accomplishments of last year's squad. However, the Hawks may just have the talent to do it. Most of the top performers from a team that tied for third place at the state meet are back this season. It was the Hawks' highest finish ever under coach Justin Crouch. "Finishing … [Read more...] about Hawk swimmers return 8 state qualifiers from last year’s 3rd-place team
Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Gabe Godwin, Centennial football
Senior running back Gabe Godwin helped the Ankeny Centennial football team to a 9-1 record this season. He rushed for 745 yards and eight touchdowns on 121 carries. Godwin had four 100-yard games on the season. He ran 24 times for 181 yards and three touchdowns in the Jaguars' 49-44 victory at Fort Dodge on Oct. 5. Here is some inside info on … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Gabe Godwin, Centennial football
McCullough, Hawkettes look to build on last year’s success
The Ankeny girls' basketball team advanced to a Class 5A regional final last year for the first time since the split into two high schools. The Hawkettes also reached double digits in victories for the first time, finishing with an 11-12 record in their second season under coach Dru McAnelly. Now, McAnelly's goal is to take the program to even greater … [Read more...] about McCullough, Hawkettes look to build on last year’s success
Jaguars to rely on team effort to compete in loaded CIML
A year ago, the Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball team overcame a slew of injuries to post a 19-4 record. Centennial coach Scott DeJong is hoping to have better luck this season, but the Jaguars have already been bitten by the injury bug. Junior guard Meg Burns, one of the team's top returning players, has been sidelined since July due to a foot … [Read more...] about Jaguars to rely on team effort to compete in loaded CIML
New Ankeny bowling coach ‘excited to begin journey’
Hannah Munson is anxious to get to work with the Ankeny boys' and girls' bowling teams. The Hawks and Hawkettes will begin practice on Wednesday under the direction of Munson, who was named the head coach of the bowling program in July. She becomes Ankeny's sixth different head coach in the last six years. "We've had some tryouts, and all of the kids … [Read more...] about New Ankeny bowling coach ‘excited to begin journey’
Blimpie Sub of the Week: Andrew Poock, Ankeny boys’ cross country
Sophomore Andrew Poock of the Ankeny boys' cross country team is the Ankeny Fanatic Sub of the Week sponsored by Blimpie. Poock helped Ankeny to a fifth-place finish in the Class 4A state meet on Oct. 27 at Fort Dodge. It was the Hawks' highest finish since 2005. Poock placed 110th in the 5k race. He posted a time of 18 minutes 9 … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Andrew Poock, Ankeny boys’ cross country
Sindt chooses Iowa State over Arkansas, Oregon and Drake
Like most high school athletes these days, Ankeny runner Tim Sindt announced his college choice Monday through social media. "Extremely excited to announce that I will be continuing my academic, track, and cross country career at Iowa State University next fall! Go Cyclones," Sindt tweeted. Sindt won his second consecutive Class 4A state cross country … [Read more...] about Sindt chooses Iowa State over Arkansas, Oregon and Drake
Lindaman named Class 4A At Large Coach of the Year
Ankeny boys' cross country coach Jon Lindaman has been named a Class 4A At Large Coach of the Year by the Iowa Association of Track Coaches. Lindaman guided Ankeny to a fifth-place finish in the Class 4A state meet on Oct. 27 at Fort Dodge. It was the Hawks' highest finish since 2005. Lindaman also played a key role in the development of senior Tim … [Read more...] about Lindaman named Class 4A At Large Coach of the Year
Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Riley Morgan, Centennial volleyball
Senior setter Riley Morgan helped the Ankeny Centennial volleyball team to its fourth state championship in five years last week at the U.S. Cellular Center in Cedar Rapids. She dished out 34 assists as the second-ranked Jaguars swept No. 1 Cedar Falls in the Class 5A title match on Friday. Morgan finished her career with more than 1,000 assists, … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Riley Morgan, Centennial volleyball
Riordan’s 30-footer forces OT, but Simpson drops season opener
Conor Riordan is still making big buckets. The former Ankeny star hit a 30-foot jumper at the end of regulation to force overtime in Simpson's season opener against Bethany Lutheran on Saturday at Indianola. His heroics weren't enough, though, as the Vikings eventually prevailed, 103-100. Riordan, a junior guard, poured in a game-high 35 points. He … [Read more...] about Riordan’s 30-footer forces OT, but Simpson drops season opener
Gray’s goal seals Gophers’ 2-0 victory at Auburn in NCAA opener
Megan Gray's freshman season just keeps getting better and better. The former Ankeny Centennial soccer standout scored a goal in the 80th minute to help seal Minnesota's 2-0 victory at Auburn in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday. The Gophers (12-8-2) converted on a pair of set pieces to earn their first postseason road win in program … [Read more...] about Gray’s goal seals Gophers’ 2-0 victory at Auburn in NCAA opener
BACK ON TOP: Jaguars dethrone Cedar Falls for their 4th state title
The Ankeny Centennial volleyball team was not at full strength when the Jaguars lost to Cedar Falls at the Centennial Invitational on Aug. 25. The top-ranked Tigers discovered on Friday that one player can make a huge difference, especially when she's 6-foot-1 and can jump out of the gym. Devyn Robinson had 12 kills and three blocks to help the No. 2 … [Read more...] about BACK ON TOP: Jaguars dethrone Cedar Falls for their 4th state title
Sauer named all-tournament team captain for 2nd time in 3 years
When Kenna Sauer was a sophomore in 2016, she enjoyed a dream season for the Ankeny Centennial volleyball team, earning all-tournament team captain honors after leading the Jaguars to the Class 5A state title. Sauer may have topped herself on Friday. The senior outside hitter smashed a kill from the left side to give second-ranked Centennial its fourth … [Read more...] about Sauer named all-tournament team captain for 2nd time in 3 years
The numbers behind Centennial’s stunning sweep over No. 1 Cedar Falls
How did the Ankeny Centennial volleyball team pull off a stunning sweep in the Class 5A championship match against top-ranked Cedar Falls, which had dropped only two sets all year and entered the final with a 75-match winning streak? The numbers tell part of the story: * The Jaguars outhit Cedar Falls by a .266 to .168 margin. Both teams racked up 42 … [Read more...] about The numbers behind Centennial’s stunning sweep over No. 1 Cedar Falls
Jaguars outlast Valley in epic five-set semifinal thriller
The jubilant voices of Ankeny Centennial volleyball players Devyn Robinson and Kenna Sauer could be heard in the bowels of the U.S. Cellular Center long before the duo entered the media interview room on Thursday at the state tournament in Cedar Rapids. When Robinson and Sauer finally made their entrance along with Centennial coach Jessica Rinehart, all … [Read more...] about Jaguars outlast Valley in epic five-set semifinal thriller