Megan Gray will play soccer next year at the University of Minnesota, but this weekend was all about track for the Ankeny Centennial senior. While her Centennial soccer teammates played in the Tournament of Champions at Burlington on Friday and Saturday, Gray was part of the Jaguars' contingent running at the Drake Relays. "Juggling two sports has been … [Read more...] about Jaguars place 11th in 4×800 relay, finish 5th in shuttle hurdle
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Moss sets all-time Iowa best, then cruises to Drake Relays crown
A year ago, Riley Moss won a Drake Relays flag as a member of the winning shuttle hurdle relay team. On Friday, the Ankeny Centennial senior captured another flag by cruising to a victory in the 110 hurdles at Drake Stadium. He posted a time of 14.04 to win the race by .4 seconds. Moss' triumph was somewhat anticlimactic. It was overshadowed by his … [Read more...] about Moss sets all-time Iowa best, then cruises to Drake Relays crown
Freshman anchors Jaguars to 5th-place finish in sprint medley relay
Katie Saddoris calls one of her teammates on the Ankeny Centennial girls' track squad a beast. On Friday at Drake Stadium, freshman Kathryn Vortherms showed why she has earned that distinction. Vortherms anchored the Jaguars to a fifth-place finish in the sprint medley relay in her Drake Relays debut. She teamed up with Hannah Wilson, Betsy Ridout and … [Read more...] about Freshman anchors Jaguars to 5th-place finish in sprint medley relay
Jaguars win No. 5 doubles match, outlast Ames for 6-5 victory
The Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team played by far its closest dual meet of the season on Friday. After splitting the six singles matches, the 10th-ranked Jaguars won three of the five doubles contests to post a 6-5 victory at No. 9 Ames. They improved to 3-1 in the CIML Central Conference and 7-1 overall, while the Little Cyclones' records dropped to … [Read more...] about Jaguars win No. 5 doubles match, outlast Ames for 6-5 victory
Rumley calls competing in 4 events on same day ‘a blessing’
Jasmine Rumley barely had time to catch her breath on Friday. The Ankeny sophomore competed in four events at the Drake Relays, but was trying to enjoy her busy day. "It's actually not bad," Rumley said. "My teammates get me going. Just being able to do four (events) is a blessing, so I have nothing to complain about." Rumley began her day with the … [Read more...] about Rumley calls competing in 4 events on same day ‘a blessing’
Baier places 20th in shot put, while Niffenegger finishes 25th in 110 hurdles
After tying for 11th place in the discus at the Drake Relays on Thursday, Ankeny thrower Jacob Baier was looking to do even better in the shot put on Friday morning. But it didn't happen. Baier struggled to take advantage of the perfect weather conditions and finished in 20th place with a throw of 49 feet 3.25 inches. "It wasn't my best," said … [Read more...] about Baier places 20th in shot put, while Niffenegger finishes 25th in 110 hurdles
Northwestern’s Bosch ‘has a lot of memories’ of the blue oval
There's nothing like running at the Drake Relays. Just ask Katie Bosch. The former Ankeny standout helped Northwestern College to a runner-up finish in the College Division of the Women's 4x800 relay on Friday morning. She ran the opening leg in 2:14.28 to put her team in second place. "This track has a lot of memories," said Bosch, who graduated … [Read more...] about Northwestern’s Bosch ‘has a lot of memories’ of the blue oval
Cox places 2nd behind Sieperda in 3,200, but will get rematch on Saturday
Ankeny Centennial's Camden Cox is already looking forward to Saturday's rematch against Gable Sieperda of Central Lyon. Sieperda pulled away from the field to win the boys' 3,200-meter run at the Drake Relays on Thursday. He posted a time of 9:11.17 to finish more than 10 seconds ahead of Cox, who was the runner-up in 9:21.77. "The beauty and hype … [Read more...] about Cox places 2nd behind Sieperda in 3,200, but will get rematch on Saturday
No. 1 Valley dominates 2nd half, rolls to 4-0 win over No. 3 Jaguars
A battle between two undefeated boys' soccer teams turned into a lopsided affair during the second half of Thursday's game at Ankeny Centennial. After holding a 1-0 lead at halftime, top-ranked Valley erupted for three more goals in the final 40 minutes and cruised to a 4-0 victory over the No. 3 Jaguars. "It's a tough one for us, but I think it's an … [Read more...] about No. 1 Valley dominates 2nd half, rolls to 4-0 win over No. 3 Jaguars
Red-hot Warriors top Ankeny boys for 6th straight win
The Waukee boys' tennis team entered Thursday's meet at Ankeny on a long winning streak. The Warriors then posted their sixth consecutive victory by defeating Ankeny, 9-2, at the Prairie Ridge courts. "They're especially tough at the 1 through 4 spots," Ankeny coach Randy Daniels said of Waukee. "And the conditions weren't great. The wind was tough, … [Read more...] about Red-hot Warriors top Ankeny boys for 6th straight win
Hawkettes improve their score by 26 strokes, but fall to Valley
Playing for the first time in nine days, the Ankeny girls' golf team lost to Valley in a CIML Central Conference dual meet on Thursday at Otter Creek. The Tigers posted a 176-202 victory behind Paige Hoffman, who carded a 39 to earn medalist honors. Teammate Jenna Krogulski was the runner-up with a 40. Ankeny dropped to 0-3 in the conference. The … [Read more...] about Hawkettes improve their score by 26 strokes, but fall to Valley
Jaguars top Valley, S.E. Polk to open conference season
After returning home late from the Linn-Mar Invitational on Tuesday, the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team didn't have much time to recover. The Jaguars were back on the golf course Wednesday as they hosted a triangular meet against Valley and Southeast Polk at Briarwood. They shot a 167 to defeat both of their CIML Central Conference opponents. The … [Read more...] about Jaguars top Valley, S.E. Polk to open conference season
Hawkettes reach .500 mark with win over Fort Dodge
The Ankeny girls' tennis team evened its record at 3-3 with a 7-4 victory over visiting Fort Dodge in a non-conference meet on Tuesday. The Hawkettes won four of the six singles matches and three of the five doubles contests. "It was a great night for the girls," said Ankeny coach Katie Owens. "They played Fort Dodge tough." Ankeny's singles winners … [Read more...] about Hawkettes reach .500 mark with win over Fort Dodge
Jaguars’ defense shuts down S.E. Polk en route to 3-0 victory
There are times when Ankeny Centennial goalkeeper Nahomi Lopez doesn't see much action on the field, even when she's in the game. The third-ranked Jaguars boast one of the state's top defensive units, led by the trio of Olivia Brown, Tori Ubben and Olivia Wee. That group made things easier on Tuesday for Lopez, who stopped only three shots as the … [Read more...] about Jaguars’ defense shuts down S.E. Polk en route to 3-0 victory
Kerrigan returns home, looks for fresh start at Grand View
Former Ankeny Centennial golfer Karli Kerrigan is coming home for a second chance. The 2014 Class 5A state champion has decided to transfer from South Dakota to Grand View after being dismissed from the Coyotes' squad for violating team rules. "I knew that golf has been such an important part of my life that I wanted to keep playing competitively as … [Read more...] about Kerrigan returns home, looks for fresh start at Grand View
Pritchard scores again; Hawks beat Ames for 8th straight win
Charlie Pritchard and the Ankeny boys' soccer team are on a roll. Pritchard scored another goal, his seventh in the last four games, and the sixth-ranked Hawks opened CIML Central Conference play with a 2-0 victory at No. 11 Ames on Tuesday. It was the eighth consecutive win for Ankeny, which raised its record to 8-1 on the season. The Little Cyclones … [Read more...] about Pritchard scores again; Hawks beat Ames for 8th straight win
Hegelheimer’s goal in OT knocks Hawkettes from unbeaten ranks
The Ankeny girls' soccer team couldn't figure out a way to stop Ames' Melina Hegelheimer. It resulted in the Hawkettes' first loss of the season. Hegelheimer scored a pair of goals, including the game-winner in overtime, as the ninth-ranked Little Cyclones posted a 3-2 victory at No. 5 Ankeny in a CIML Central Conference showdown on Tuesday. "It was … [Read more...] about Hegelheimer’s goal in OT knocks Hawkettes from unbeaten ranks
Jaguars adjust their lineup, roll to win over East
Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis coach Emily Phommachack wanted to challenge her players. The Jaguars responded. With Alyssa Lewton--the team's No. 1 player--out of the lineup, Centennial still rolled to an 11-0 victory over visiting Des Moines East in a non-conference meet on Tuesday. "It was a great night to give players an opportunity to play a … [Read more...] about Jaguars adjust their lineup, roll to win over East
After long layoff, Centennial golfers claim Linn-Mar tournament title
If the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team needed to shake off some rust, it didn't show on Tuesday. The Jaguars, who hadn't played a meet in 13 days, shot a 342 to win the Linn-Mar Invitational at Hunters Ridge. Valley was second in the 12-team field with a 353. "I'm really proud of how we competed today," said Centennial coach Andy Fehn. "An … [Read more...] about After long layoff, Centennial golfers claim Linn-Mar tournament title
Ankeny’s Daugherty, Trimble sisters combine for winning relay at Marshalltown
The members of the Ankeny girls' track team are like a family. That's truly the case for the three sets of sisters on the squad--Megan and Sarah Bosch, Malea and Peyton Daugherty, and Holly and Meghan Trimble. On Monday, the Daughertys and Trimbles teamed up to win the distance medley relay in the Bobcat Invitational at Marshalltown. They posted a time … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Daugherty, Trimble sisters combine for winning relay at Marshalltown