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Ossian’s eagle helps Jaguars to 13-stroke victory over Ames

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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

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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

Bertsch departs after successful three-year run as Ankeny girls’ soccer coach

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Ankeny girls' soccer coach Dan Bertsch has resigned from his position after three years with the program. Ankeny Activities Director Brent Buttjer said that all three of Bertsch's assistants have resigned as well. "Coach Bertsch provided a great deal of passion and dedication to our girls’ soccer program for which I am grateful. We wish him luck in the … [Read more...] about Bertsch departs after successful three-year run as Ankeny girls’ soccer coach

Hawk golfers search for consistency after loss to Dowling Catholic

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The challenge for some members of the Ankeny boys' golf team is to play a solid 18-hole round and not just nine holes. That was very evident during Tuesday's CIML Central Conference dual meet against visiting Dowling Catholic, which posted a 308-315 victory over the Hawks at Otter Creek Golf Course. "I thought we played Ok," said Ankeny coach Mike … [Read more...] about Hawk golfers search for consistency after loss to Dowling Catholic

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Lauren Birt, Ankeny Centennial softball

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Senior second baseman Lauren Birt helped the Ankeny Centennial softball team to a 25-16 record. It was the Jaguars' winningest season since the split into two high schools. Birt batted .354 with 13 RBIs and 15 stolen bases. She was selected to the Class 5A all-state third team by the Iowa Girls' Coaches Association. Here is some inside info on … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Lauren Birt, Ankeny Centennial softball

Centennial’s Robinson earns spot on USA Volleyball youth national team

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Ankeny Centennial's Devyn Robinson isn't just one of the state's best volleyball players. She is one of the top middle hitters in the country. Robinson has been selected to play on the USA Volleyball youth national team. Only 12 girls from across the nation made the final roster. The USA squad will be competing in the 2018 NORCECA Girls' U18 … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Robinson earns spot on USA Volleyball youth national team

Hawks open season with 4th-place finish on challenging Waveland course

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A pair of sophomores made impressive debuts for the Ankeny boys' golf team on Thursday. Dylan Taylor carded a 79 and Joey Newton added an 83 to help the Hawks to a fourth-place finish in the Des Moines Roosevelt Invitational at Waveland Golf Course. Taylor placed ninth as an individual. "I thought we played well, especially Joey and Dylan," said Ankeny … [Read more...] about Hawks open season with 4th-place finish on challenging Waveland course

Like Lanning, Olson hopes to benefit from position switch

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Collin Olson has a lot in common with former Ankeny and Iowa State teammate Joel Lanning. Both were standouts in the same three sports in high school--football, wrestling and baseball. Both of them went on to join the Iowa State football team and had to work their way up the depth chart during their first few seasons with the Cyclones. A year ago, … [Read more...] about Like Lanning, Olson hopes to benefit from position switch

UNI’s Netten, Yarrow feel ‘right at home’ during exhibition victory at Prairie Ridge

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A large crowd gathered at the Prairie Ridge Sports Complex on Monday to watch an exhibition match between two NCAA Division I women's soccer teams. Many of the fans came to see Northern Iowa's Claire Netten and Kelsey Yarrow. It was a homecoming for the Panthers' duo, who helped their team to a 1-0 victory over Omaha. "It was so fun being back in … [Read more...] about UNI’s Netten, Yarrow feel ‘right at home’ during exhibition victory at Prairie Ridge

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Joel Hyler, Ankeny Centennial baseball

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Senior Joel Hyler helped the Ankeny Centennial baseball team to a 21-19 record this season. He batted .429 with four stolen bases, scored eight runs and knocked in three more. Hyler was a rare four-sport athlete during high school. He also competed in cross country, swimming and track. Here is some inside info on Hyler: Which of your four sports was … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Joel Hyler, Ankeny Centennial baseball

Centennial’s Langstraat becomes Grand View’s second recruit in Class of 2019

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When the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team posted a 3-2 victory over Ankeny to win the Class 3A state title on June 9, Kenzie Langstraat and Saige Adamson were on opposite sides of the field. In the future, though, Centennial's Langstraat and Ankeny's Adamson will be playing for the same team. Langstraat committed earlier this week to play for Grand … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Langstraat becomes Grand View’s second recruit in Class of 2019

Centennial softball coach resigns after best season in school history

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Ankeny Centennial softball coach Randy Schneider has resigned from his position after leading the Jaguars to the best record in school history this season. Schneider informed his players of his decision at a team meeting earlier this week. "I think being a high school coach takes a lot of commitment from both sides," said Karlie Kaiser, a senior-to-be … [Read more...] about Centennial softball coach resigns after best season in school history

Ankeny’s ‘magic carpet ride’ comes to end at Little League World Series

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The goal for the Ankeny Intermediate All Stars was to win one game at the Little League World Series. Ankeny accomplished its goal with a 9-3 victory over the East Region squad on Tuesday, becoming the first Central Region team to win a game at the Intermediate World Series. "The boys saw that their attitudes mattered, and I can not think of a better … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s ‘magic carpet ride’ comes to end at Little League World Series

Ankeny’s Maifeld to play in IHSBCA All-Star Games

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Ankeny senior Jayden Maifeld will play for the Large Schools West in the Iowa High School Baseball Coaches Association All-Star Games on Thursday through Sunday in Iowa City. Each of the four all-star teams will play a round-robin schedule from Thursday through Saturday. The consolation and championship games will then be played on Sunday. Maifeld … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Maifeld to play in IHSBCA All-Star Games

Brown named first-team all-American by TopDrawerSoccer.com

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Ankeny Centennial soccer star Olivia Brown has been named a first-team all-American by TopDrawerSoccer.com. She was earlier named to the United Soccer Coaches all-American team. The spring all-America teams are compiled by TopDrawerSoccer with consultation with coaches and media members from around the country. Players from all 13 spring-playing soccer … [Read more...] about Brown named first-team all-American by TopDrawerSoccer.com

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Haley Gatica, Ankeny Centennial softball

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Junior pitcher Haley Gatica helped the Ankeny Centennial softball team to a 25-16 record. It was the Jaguars' winningest season since the split into two high schools. Gatica compiled a 12-7 mark with a 2.47 ERA and had 53 strikeouts while also batting .282 with three home runs and 16 RBIs. She was named to the CIML Central Conference second team. Here … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Haley Gatica, Ankeny Centennial softball