Senior defender Evie Boyle has scored a pair of goals while helping the third-ranked Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team to a 7-1-1 record this season. The Jaguars went 2-0-1 this weekend at the Tournament of Champions in Bettendorf, capped off by a 2-2 draw against Middleton (Wis.) on Saturday. Boyle had an assist on Friday as Centennial opened the … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Evie Boyle, Ankeny Centennial girls’ soccer
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‘It was definitely a turning point’: Jaguars finish 2-0-1 at Tournament of Champions
After rallying from a two-goal deficit, the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team was more than happy to settle for a draw in its final game at the Tournament of Champions on Saturday at Bettendorf. The third-ranked Jaguars overcame a 2-0 deficit against Middleton (Wis.) with goals by Gaby Berger and Grace Poskevich. When time expired at the end of … [Read more...] about ‘It was definitely a turning point’: Jaguars finish 2-0-1 at Tournament of Champions
‘We are making progress’: Hawks win 4 events, Hawkettes take 3 at Valley Quad
In a final tune-up before the start of championship season, the Ankeny track teams turned in some strong performances on Friday at the Valley Quadrangular. The Ankeny boys' squad placed second with 51 points behind Valley, which finished with 54. Only the seven relay events were scored in both divisions. The Ankeny girls' team, meanwhile, took fourth … [Read more...] about ‘We are making progress’: Hawks win 4 events, Hawkettes take 3 at Valley Quad
‘Every one of the girls stepped up’: Ankeny survives injury to Hartz, rallies past Rams
Friday's game against visiting Southeast Polk got off to a rocky start for the Ankeny girls' soccer team. "Everything that could have gone wrong went wrong for us in the first 6 minutes," said Ankeny coach Gavin Mason. "We were put under pressure, gave up a silly goal right away, and then our goalkeeper (Paige Hartz) got hurt and wasn’t able to … [Read more...] about ‘Every one of the girls stepped up’: Ankeny survives injury to Hartz, rallies past Rams
‘This was a step back’: Ankeny’s losing skid reaches 5 games with 4-0 defeat to Rams
(Story by Stephen McDaniel) Even if some of the recent results didn’t sway in the favor of the Ankeny boys' soccer team, the Hawks were at least able to highlight some positives as building blocks for their season. But Friday night’s matchup at Southeast Polk was just a game that got away from them. The Class 4A fifth-ranked Rams netted a trio of … [Read more...] about ‘This was a step back’: Ankeny’s losing skid reaches 5 games with 4-0 defeat to Rams
‘It was a great first half’: Jags get 2 goals from Duax in victory over Iowa City West
After a dominant first half, the Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team cruised to a 2-0 victory over visiting Iowa City West in a non-conference game on Friday. The second-ranked Jaguars got a pair of goals from Tate Duax in the opening half, and that proved to be enough against the No. 8 team in Class 4A. Lucas De la Cuba and Brock Brazeau each had an … [Read more...] about ‘It was a great first half’: Jags get 2 goals from Duax in victory over Iowa City West
‘We had chances against Waukee’: Jags drop 8-3 decision on their Senior Night
The Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team was hoping to celebrate its Senior Night with a victory, but visiting Waukee had other ideas. The Warriors won four of the five doubles matches to defeat Centennial, 8-3, in a CIML Conference meet on Thursday. They improved to 4-2 in the league and 4-3 overall, while the Jaguars' records dropped to 1-5 and … [Read more...] about ‘We had chances against Waukee’: Jags drop 8-3 decision on their Senior Night
Dowling snaps losing skid with 9-2 victory that ends Ankeny boys’ winning streak
The Ankeny boys' tennis team dropped a 9-2 decision at Dowling Catholic on Thursday as the Maroons ended a losing skid while snapping the Hawks' winning streak at the same time. Dowling won five of the six singles matches and four of the five doubles matches. The Maroons, who were coming off their first two losses of the season, improved to 4-2 in the … [Read more...] about Dowling snaps losing skid with 9-2 victory that ends Ankeny boys’ winning streak
Jaguars defend their title at West Marshall Relays, will gear up for conference meet
The Ankeny Centennial boys' track team easily defended its title at the West Marshall Relays on Thursday in State Center. The Jaguars won four events and racked up 180 points. Baxter was the runner-up with 128.5 points, followed by Lynnville-Sully with 115. Three of Centennial's wins came in the field events. Johnathan Gilbert took the shot put with a … [Read more...] about Jaguars defend their title at West Marshall Relays, will gear up for conference meet
‘It was a good performance’: Brazeau, De la Cuba each score twice in Jags’ 10-0 win
Brock Brazeau and Lucas De la Cuba each scored a pair of goals to lead the Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team to a 10-0 victory at Mason City in a non-conference game on Thursday. Tate Duax added a goal and three assists as the second-ranked Jaguars improved to 7-0-2 on the season. Mason City's record dropped to 2-7-1. "It was a good performance," … [Read more...] about ‘It was a good performance’: Brazeau, De la Cuba each score twice in Jags’ 10-0 win
Ross earns runner-up honors, but Ankeny golfers fall to Rams, Dragons in triangular
One of the hottest girls' golf teams in the CIML Conference had no trouble with the cooler temperatures on Thursday morning at Otter Creek Golf Course. Southeast Polk remained unbeaten in league play by defeating Johnston and host Ankeny in a triangular meet. The Rams shot a 175 to improve to 6-0 in the conference. Johnston posted a 185 total, while … [Read more...] about Ross earns runner-up honors, but Ankeny golfers fall to Rams, Dragons in triangular
Jaguars shoot season-low score of 386, place 7th at Linda Bloom Invitational
Three Ankeny Centennial girls' golfers posted scores in the 90s to lead the Jaguars to a seventh-place finish among 13 teams in the Linda Bloom Invitational on Thursday at Elmwood Country Club in Marshalltown. It was the third meet in three days for Centennial, which posted a season-low total of 386. "It was a cold and windy day!" said Centennial coach … [Read more...] about Jaguars shoot season-low score of 386, place 7th at Linda Bloom Invitational
‘Sam has his confidence back’: Madsen races to hurdles win at North Polk Invite
The Ankeny boys' track team competed at the North Polk Invitational on Tuesday and got a huge win from Sam Madsen in the 110 hurdles. Madsen posted a personal-best time of 14.46 seconds, which puts him among the top nine hurdlers in Class 4A. It was also the fourth-fastest time in school history. Madsen also ran on the winning shuttle hurdle relay. He … [Read more...] about ‘Sam has his confidence back’: Madsen races to hurdles win at North Polk Invite
‘We must continue to trust the process’: Hawks fall to Norwalk for 4th straight loss
Despite another frustrating loss, Ankeny boys' soccer coach Trevor Fuccio still has faith in his team. The Hawks suffered their fourth consecutive loss on Tuesday with a 2-0 defeat at the hands of visiting Norwalk, the No. 5 team in Class 3A. The Warriors scored both of their goals in the second half, one of them on a penalty kick. "Over the last three … [Read more...] about ‘We must continue to trust the process’: Hawks fall to Norwalk for 4th straight loss
‘I’m incredibly proud of the composure we played with’: Hawkettes top No. 2 Norwalk
Abby Steinkamp scored the go-ahead goal in the second half as the Ankeny girls' soccer team posted a 2-1 victory at Norwalk in a non-conference battle between top-five squads on Tuesday. The fifth-ranked Hawkettes overcame a 1-0 deficit to improve their record to 4-3 on the season. Norwalk, the No. 2 team in Class 2A, suffered its first loss. The … [Read more...] about ‘I’m incredibly proud of the composure we played with’: Hawkettes top No. 2 Norwalk
Jaguars defeat Waukee, Urbandale on Senior Night for their first CIML victories
Senior Night could not have gone any better for the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team. The Jaguars shot a 182 on Wednesday to defeat Waukee and Urbandale in a CIML Conference triangular meet at Briarwood Golf Club. The Warriors posted a 188 total, while the J-Hawks finished with a 216. "It was a night where it seemed like everything finally clicked!" … [Read more...] about Jaguars defeat Waukee, Urbandale on Senior Night for their first CIML victories
‘We didn’t play our game in the first half’: Jaguars dig early hole in 2-1 loss at Valley
It took only 12 seconds for the Valley girls' soccer team to take the lead for good in Tuesday's showdown against visiting Ankeny Centennial. The second-ranked Tigers got an early goal from Bryn Kenworthy off an assist by Olivia Rotich, added another goal later in the first half and then held on for a 2-1 victory over No. 3 Centennial. "We didn't play … [Read more...] about ‘We didn’t play our game in the first half’: Jaguars dig early hole in 2-1 loss at Valley
Ankeny boys win 4 of 5 matches decided in 3 sets to post 9-2 victory at S.E. Polk
The Ankeny boys' tennis team rolled to its second win in two days by defeating host Southeast Polk, 9-2, in a CIML Conference meet on Tuesday. The Hawks got wins from all six of their singles players, who then teamed up to sweep the top three doubles matches. Southeast Polk's only victories came at Nos. 4 and 5 doubles. "Treyton (Riesberg) and Carter … [Read more...] about Ankeny boys win 4 of 5 matches decided in 3 sets to post 9-2 victory at S.E. Polk
‘We finished about where I thought we would’: Jags place 14th at Linn-Mar Invite
The Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team shot a 397 and placed 14th among 15 squads in the Linn-Mar Invitational on Tuesday at Hunters Ridge Golf Course in Marion. Pleasant Valley posted a 324 total to defend its title. Cedar Rapids Xavier was the runner-up with a 341. "We finished about where I thought we would," said Centennial coach Marty Kiepe. … [Read more...] about ‘We finished about where I thought we would’: Jags place 14th at Linn-Mar Invite
‘We need their best game all the time’: Jaguars concede late goal, settle for draw
(Story by Stephen McDaniel) The Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team is already ranked as one of the top teams in the state, but the Jaguars know that there’s a higher level that they’re still trying to reach. Second-ranked Centennial remained unbeaten on Tuesday, but some missed opportunities to build upon its lead and a late penalty kick by visiting … [Read more...] about ‘We need their best game all the time’: Jaguars concede late goal, settle for draw