Senior defensive back Tyler Rodgers played a key role as the Ankeny Centennial football team opened its season on Friday with a 20-0 victory over Ankeny. He helped the seventh-ranked Jaguars post their second consecutive shutout against their crosstown rival. Rodgers also saw some action at running back. He ran four times for 25 yards, including a 14-yard … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Tyler Rodgers, Centennial football
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Clinton wins rematch against Hawkettes at Centennial Invite
The Ankeny volleyball team will take a 3-4 record into the second week of the season after placing second in the consolation bracket at the Ankeny Centennial Early Bird Invitational on Saturday. The sixth-ranked Hawkettes dropped a 25-19, 12-25, 16-14 decision to Clinton in the championship match of the consolation bracket. The River Queens avenged a … [Read more...] about Clinton wins rematch against Hawkettes at Centennial Invite
Without Robinson, Jaguars fall to Cedar Falls at Centennial Invite
The Ankeny Centennial volleyball team proved on Saturday that it can play pretty well without one of its best players. The top-ranked Jaguars advanced to the championship match of the Centennial Early Bird Invitational before dropping a 25-19, 25-20 decision to No. 5 Cedar Falls, the defending Class 5A state champion. The Tigers trailed in the second set, … [Read more...] about Without Robinson, Jaguars fall to Cedar Falls at Centennial Invite
Oh brother: Jaguars unveil another speedy Gates in win over Ankeny
Avery Gates finally got his chance to take center stage in Ankeny's crosstown rivalry. He didn't let it go to waste. The junior running back rushed for 130 yards on 16 carries and scored all three of the game's touchdowns as the seventh-ranked Ankeny Centennial football team opened its season on Friday with a 20-0 victory over Ankeny before an overflow … [Read more...] about Oh brother: Jaguars unveil another speedy Gates in win over Ankeny
Ankeny’s Griffin returns to game after suffering dislocated shoulder
There was no way Ankeny's Max Griffin was going to sit out his final Jag-Hawk game with an injury. The senior defensive back/receiver suffered a dislocated shoulder during the first quarter of Friday's season opener against Ankeny Centennial, then went to the sidelines and appeared to be done for the night after taking off his jersey and shoulder … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Griffin returns to game after suffering dislocated shoulder
Who will emerge as the star in Friday’s Jag-Hawk showdown?
Here are five potential storylines for Friday's Jag-Hawk football game at Ankeny Stadium: 1. Will Centennial's dominance of the crosstown rivalry continue? The Jaguars have won five of the six meetings against Ankeny since the split into two high schools in 2013. The last three games have been decided by an average of 14.7 points, including … [Read more...] about Who will emerge as the star in Friday’s Jag-Hawk showdown?
New year, same goal: Jaguars seek another trip to UNI-Dome
Garret Severseike never expected to play such a pivotal role for the Ankeny Centennial football team last season. Now, the senior quarterback is hoping to lead the Jaguars to a third consecutive trip to the UNI-Dome. "I think I've gotten a lot better myself just having to step into a situation that wasn't natural at all," Severseike said. "I was … [Read more...] about New year, same goal: Jaguars seek another trip to UNI-Dome
Jaguars place 4th, Ankeny girls finish 8th at season-opening meet
It doesn't appear that there will be any dropoff for the Johnston girls' cross country team. The top-ranked Dragons, who have won the last two Class 4A state titles, opened their season on Tuesday by winning the Ankeny Centennial Invitational at DMACC. They scored 27 points after combining the results of the two races. Johnston standout Jessica McKee … [Read more...] about Jaguars place 4th, Ankeny girls finish 8th at season-opening meet
Blimpie Sub of the Week: Dylan Taylor, Ankeny boys’ golf
Dylan Taylor of the Ankeny boys' golf team is the Ankeny Fanatic Sub of the Week sponsored by Blimpie. Taylor earned a spot in the Hawks' varsity lineup and has been one of the team's most consistent players. The sophomore opened the season with a 79 to place ninth in the Des Moines Roosevelt Invitational on Aug. 9 at Waveland, helping the Hawks to a … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Dylan Taylor, Ankeny boys’ golf
Jaguars edge Ankeny boys to win Centennial Invitational title
The Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial boys' cross country teams have had some close battles in recent years. It looks like they are going to have some more this fall. The two squads opened their season on Tuesday at the Centennial Invitational, where the Jaguars edged 12th-ranked Ankeny to win the team title for the second straight year. Centennial … [Read more...] about Jaguars edge Ankeny boys to win Centennial Invitational title
Jaguars on a mission to regain Class 5A volleyball crown
Kenna Sauer wasn't herself on the volleyball court last year. After breaking her foot early in the season, the Ankeny Centennial outside hitter tried to come back later, but she didn't resemble the player who was named the captain of the Class 5A all-tournament team as a sophomore. She had just 105 kills as the Jaguars reached the Class 5A semifinals … [Read more...] about Jaguars on a mission to regain Class 5A volleyball crown
Defending state cross country champ looks to break all-time Iowa record
After winning a Class 4A state cross country title last fall, Ankeny runner Tim Sindt needed to find some extra motivation heading into his senior season. He has found his ultimate goal. Sindt wants to break the all-time Iowa record of 15 minutes 2 seconds. It's an ambitious goal, because his best time ever is 15:13. Sindt won the Class 4A race a … [Read more...] about Defending state cross country champ looks to break all-time Iowa record
Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Megan Lively, Centennial volleyball
Senior middle hitter Megan Lively is one of four Division I recruits on the Ankeny Centennial volleyball team. She has verbally committed to play for Central Florida. The 6-foot-3 Lively helped the Jaguars to a 30-8 record last season. She had 124 kills and compiled a .417 hitting percentage while also racking up 68 blocks. Here is some inside info on … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Megan Lively, Centennial volleyball
No. 6 Hawkettes are undersized, but still boast plenty of potential
On paper, the Ankeny volleyball team doesn't appear to match up with some of the CIML's top squads, including its crosstown rival. A closer look, though, reveals a scrappy and talented team that should be able to compete with just about any opponent on its schedule. The Iowa Girls' High School Athletic Union did not make the mistake of underestimating … [Read more...] about No. 6 Hawkettes are undersized, but still boast plenty of potential
Jaguars will rely on team effort to replace 3-time state qualifier Cox
The graduation of Camden Cox leaves a gaping hole in the Ankeny Centennial boys' cross country team's lineup. Cox was a three-time state qualifier for the Jaguars. As a senior, he placed third in Class 4A with a time of 15 minutes 37 seconds. Cox took fourth as a junior and finished 26th as a sophomore in 2015, when he led Centennial to a 13th-place … [Read more...] about Jaguars will rely on team effort to replace 3-time state qualifier Cox
Coach: Hawkette runners ‘show grit and desire to compete at high levels’
Eric Klingensmith is hoping to build the Ankeny girls' cross country program into a regular state-meet qualifier once again. Prior to the split into two high schools, the Hawkettes advanced to the state meet in 11 of the 13 years from 2000 to 2012 under former coach Craig Doocy. The team then suffered through a three-year drought before … [Read more...] about Coach: Hawkette runners ‘show grit and desire to compete at high levels’
Ankeny’s Crawford hopes to be impact player on defense, too
A year ago, Ankeny's Ray J Crawford was one of the top running backs in the CIML, rushing for 1,008 yards and six touchdowns on 202 carries. This season, he might not be able to match those numbers. That's because Ankeny coach Rick Nelson has elected to shore up his defense by moving Crawford to linebacker. The 6-foot, 196-pound senior will still get … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Crawford hopes to be impact player on defense, too
Loaded Hawkettes among teams that could challenge Ames’ dynasty in pool
The Ames girls' swimming team has won seven of the last eight state championships. There aren't too many opponents that might be able to end the Little Cyclones' dominance this season, but Ankeny could be one of them. The Hawkettes return six state qualifiers from a squad that placed fourth at last year's meet with 171 points, their highest finish ever … [Read more...] about Loaded Hawkettes among teams that could challenge Ames’ dynasty in pool
Ossian’s eagle helps Jaguars to 13-stroke victory over Ames
Ankeny Centennial's Eric Ossian lined up his putt from just off the green on the No. 3 hole during Friday's dual meet against Ames at Briarwood Golf Club. The senior then knocked his putt into the hole for an eagle, one of many highlights on the day as the Jaguars posted a 305-318 victory in their CIML Central Conference opener. Centennial also racked … [Read more...] about Ossian’s eagle helps Jaguars to 13-stroke victory over Ames
Jaguars look to continue state-meet streak in 2018
The Ankeny Centennial girls' cross country team has qualified for the Class 4A state meet in each of its first five years as a varsity program. There's no reason to believe that the Jaguars won't earn another trip back to Fort Dodge in 2018. Centennial returns six varsity regulars from last year's team that placed 13th in Class 4A with 242 points. Head … [Read more...] about Jaguars look to continue state-meet streak in 2018