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Winters named Creighton’s Female Student-Athlete of the Year

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  Creighton volleyball star Jaali Winters was the recipient of one of the major awards on Monday night at the inaugural edition of The Billy's, which celebrates the school's top individual and team accomplishments from the last year. Winters, a former Ankeny Centennial standout, was named along with Creighton baseball player Michael Emodi as … [Read more...] about Winters named Creighton’s Female Student-Athlete of the Year

Ellis, one of state’s top players, leads Ames to 7-4 win over Hawks

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About the only thing separating the Ankeny and Ames boys' tennis teams on Monday was the play of the Little Cyclones' Timmy Ellis. Ellis dominated both of his matches as the host Little Cyclones posted a 7-4 victory in the CIML Central Conference dual meet. "Timmy is one of the best in the state and has a very good shot at the singles title," said … [Read more...] about Ellis, one of state’s top players, leads Ames to 7-4 win over Hawks

Centennial, Ankeny headed to Drake Relays in numerous events

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All four of Ankeny's track teams will be well represented at this week's Drake Relays. The Ankeny Centennial boys' and girls' squads have both qualified in nine events. The Ankeny boys' team has qualified in seven events, while the girls' squad has qualified in six. Centennial senior Ryan VanBaale will try to become a four-time placewinner in the boys' … [Read more...] about Centennial, Ankeny headed to Drake Relays in numerous events

Revive Clinic and Spa Preps of the Week: Betsy Ridout (Centennial) and Meghan Trimble (Ankeny), girls’ track

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Betsy Ridout is a long jumper and sprinter for the Ankeny Centennial girls' track team, while fellow senior Meghan Trimble is a middle-distance runner for Ankeny. Ridout won the long jump in the Chuck Silvey Invitational on Thursday at Urbandale, helping the Jaguars to a runner-up finish. Trimble placed 12th in the 1,500 for the Hawkettes, who finished … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Preps of the Week: Betsy Ridout (Centennial) and Meghan Trimble (Ankeny), girls’ track

13.91! Moss runs 3rd-fastest time in U.S., wins Kansas Relays

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One can only imagine what Riley Moss could accomplish on the track if he decided to pursue that sport in college. The Ankeny Centennial senior and Iowa football recruit raced to an easy victory in the 110 hurdles at the Kansas Relays on Saturday. He crossed the finish line in 13.91 seconds, breaking his own school record and setting a new Relays … [Read more...] about 13.91! Moss runs 3rd-fastest time in U.S., wins Kansas Relays

Hawks top Lincoln, extend winning streak to 7 games

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The Ankeny boys' soccer team extended its winning streak to seven games with a 2-1 victory over visiting Des Moines Lincoln on Friday. The sixth-ranked Hawks built a 2-0 lead and then held on for the win, raising their record to 7-1. No. 12 Lincoln dropped to 1-2-1. "It wasn't pretty by any stretch. We made it difficult for ourselves," said Ankeny … [Read more...] about Hawks top Lincoln, extend winning streak to 7 games

Centennial wins No. 3 doubles flight at Johnston Invitational, places 4th overall

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Friday's Johnston Invitational girls' tennis tournament featured some of the strongest teams in the CIML. Ankeny Centennial placed fourth among the four teams with 84 points, but only 26 points separated the entire field. The host Dragons won the tournament with 110 points, Dowling Catholic was second with 107, and Valley took third with 89. "This … [Read more...] about Centennial wins No. 3 doubles flight at Johnston Invitational, places 4th overall

Jaguars place 3rd in 4×400, edge Ankeny for runner-up honors at Silvey Invite

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Going into the final event at the Chuck Silvey Invitational on Thursday at Urbandale, the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial girls' track teams were tied for second place with 88 points apiece. The Jaguars then placed third in the 4x400 relay to earn the runner-up spot in the eight-team field, finishing with 94 points. The Hawkettes were disqualified in the … [Read more...] about Jaguars place 3rd in 4×400, edge Ankeny for runner-up honors at Silvey Invite

Jaguars roll past Ankeny boys, avenge last year’s loss

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Ankeny boys' tennis coach Randy Daniels knew that it would be difficult for his team to duplicate last year's victory over Ankeny Centennial. He was right. The Jaguars won all but the No. 6 singles match and cruised to a 10-1 win over Ankeny on Thursday at the Prairie Ridge courts. "I knew they were going to be tough," Daniels said. "I've known a … [Read more...] about Jaguars roll past Ankeny boys, avenge last year’s loss

Centennial girls top Hawkettes while raising more than $500 for ACS

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While Ankeny's crosstown rivals battled on the tennis court Thursday, the two schools also managed to raise some money for the American Cancer Society. It was the annual Pink Out event at the Prairie Ridge courts, where the Ankeny Centennial girls' team rolled to an 11-0 victory over Ankeny. "Centennial's a tough team, but the main thing is that we had … [Read more...] about Centennial girls top Hawkettes while raising more than $500 for ACS

Ankeny girls dominate 2nd half in 3-0 victory over No. 5 Johnston

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A halftime adjustment paid off in a big way for the Ankeny girls' soccer team on Tuesday. The ninth-ranked Hawkettes scored three goals in the second half to defeat No. 5 Johnston, 3-0, in a non-conference game at Ankeny. "We tactically made a big adjustment that the girls responded to very well," said Ankeny coach Dan Bersch, whose team improved its … [Read more...] about Ankeny girls dominate 2nd half in 3-0 victory over No. 5 Johnston

Jaguars, Hawkettes participate in ‘one of the most competitive meets around’

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Some of the state's top girls' track talent was on display Tuesday in the Jim Duea Invitational at Ames. Waukee scored 200 points to win the meet for the fourth straight year, but several other CIML teams also had impressive showings. Ankeny Centennial and Dowling Catholic tied for second with 101 points, while Ankeny placed fifth in the nine-team field … [Read more...] about Jaguars, Hawkettes participate in ‘one of the most competitive meets around’

Gutknecht erupts for 4 goals in Jaguars’ rout over Hoover

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On Friday night, the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team was unable to find the net in a season-opening loss to top-ranked Waukee. That wasn't a problem on Tuesday. The third-ranked Jaguars scored early and often and went on to defeat visiting Des Moines Hoover, 12-0, in a non-conference game that was halted at halftime due to the mercy rule. "The … [Read more...] about Gutknecht erupts for 4 goals in Jaguars’ rout over Hoover

Jaguars edge Ankeny for 2nd place at Fred Smith Hawk Relays

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The battle for second place in the Fred Smith Hawk Relays on Tuesday came down to the wire. Ankeny held a one-point lead over crosstown rival Ankeny Centennial going into the final event, but the Jaguars then took second in the 4x400 relay--while the Hawks finished fourth--and that allowed Centennial to earn runner-up honors with 82 points. Ankeny took … [Read more...] about Jaguars edge Ankeny for 2nd place at Fred Smith Hawk Relays

Centennial boys cruise past Mohawks, match last year’s win total

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It only took five dual meets for the Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team to match its win total from last year. The Jaguars rolled to a 10-1 victory over visiting Mason City on Tuesday to raise their record to 4-1. They finished with a 4-7 mark a year ago. "After losing to Mason City 10-1 last year, we turned the tables on them," said Centennial coach … [Read more...] about Centennial boys cruise past Mohawks, match last year’s win total

Centennial to host Creighton vs. Wisconsin volleyball scrimmage on Sunday

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A scrimmage between NCAA Division I volleyball powers Creighton and Wisconsin will be held on Sunday at Ankeny Centennial, beginning at 1 p.m. Admission is free. Creighton's roster includes former Ankeny standout Megan Ballenger and former Centennial star Jaali Winters. They helped the Bluejays to their fourth consecutive Big East Conference … [Read more...] about Centennial to host Creighton vs. Wisconsin volleyball scrimmage on Sunday

Revive Clinic and Spa Preps of the Week: Caroline Price (Ankeny) and Lauren Sease (Centennial), girls’ golf

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Sophomore Lauren Sease led the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team to a first-place finish in the Centennial Invitational on Wednesday at Briarwood, while junior Caroline Price helped Ankeny to a third-place finish. Sease carded a 90 to earn medalist honors, edging Ankeny freshman Jaci Webb by three shots. She helped the Jaguars to a 28-stroke victory over … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Preps of the Week: Caroline Price (Ankeny) and Lauren Sease (Centennial), girls’ golf