Former Ankeny Centennial basketball standout Jaron Crews has entered the transfer portal. Crews announced his decision via social media earlier this week. "Officially in the Transfer Portal!" Crews tweeted on Wednesday. Crews played in all 28 games with 27 starts this season at Ashland University, an NCAA Division II school in Ashland, Ohio. The … [Read more...] about ‘Officially in the Transfer Portal!’: Ex-Jaguar standout Crews looking for new home
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‘It’s been a super long process’: Ex-Jaguar hoops star Crews to play for Ashland
Former Ankeny Centennial basketball standout Jaron Crews has found a new home. Crews, a guard, announced on Friday that he has committed to play for Ashland University, an NCAA Division II program. The school is located in Ashland, Ohio, which sits about halfway between Columbus and Cleveland. "I built a good relationship with the coaching staff and … [Read more...] about ‘It’s been a super long process’: Ex-Jaguar hoops star Crews to play for Ashland
Ex-Centennial point guard Crews to play basketball at DMACC (Boone)
Former Ankeny Centennial basketball star Jaron Crews is headed back to central Iowa. After spending a year at Don Bosco Prep in Crown Point, Ind., Crews has committed to play for DMACC (Boone) next season. "It was between DMACC and Kirkwood," said Crews, who announced his decision via Twitter on Sunday. "I took visits and worked out at both (schools) … [Read more...] about Ex-Centennial point guard Crews to play basketball at DMACC (Boone)
‘This was the best route for me’: Crews to play for Indiana prep school
The start of Jaron Crews' collegiate basketball career has been pushed back a year. The Ankeny Centennial senior guard announced his decision via Twitter on Thursday. He will play for Don Bosco Prep in Crown Point, Ind.--the same school that produced current Drake guard Roman Penn. "It definitely was a hard decision, but I felt this was the best route … [Read more...] about ‘This was the best route for me’: Crews to play for Indiana prep school
Crews earns repeat second-team honors from Iowa Print Sports Writers
Ankeny Centennial senior guard Jaron Crews has been named to the Class 4A all-state second team for the second straight year by the Iowa Print Sports Writers Association. Crews led the Jaguars to a 14-5 record. He averaged a team-high 15.9 points and 5.3 assists per game. Class 4A state champion Waukee dominated the all-state selections, placing three … [Read more...] about Crews earns repeat second-team honors from Iowa Print Sports Writers
Crews, McAleer, Crandall named to CIML Iowa Conference first team
For the second straight year, Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball standout Jaron Crews has earned first-team all-conference honors from the coaches in the Central Iowa Metropolitan League. Crews, a senior guard, was named to the CIML Iowa Conference first team along with Centennial teammate Colin McAleer, a senior forward. Junior forward Ryan Crandall of … [Read more...] about Crews, McAleer, Crandall named to CIML Iowa Conference first team
Crews, Fontana, Phipps to participate in Pizza Ranch All-Star games
Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball coach Bob Fontana will get one more opportunity to coach his star point guard. Senior Jaron Crews has been selected to play in the 2021 Pizza Ranch All-Star games sponsored by the Iowa Basketball Coaches Association. He will play for the Southwest Iowa boys' team that will be co-coached by Fontana and Josh Henry of … [Read more...] about Crews, Fontana, Phipps to participate in Pizza Ranch All-Star games
Lipsey, Little Cyclones capitalize on Crews’ absence to stay in title chase
A two-game lead in the CIML Iowa Conference gave the Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball team some margin for error on Friday night. All-state point guard Jaron Crews sat out with an ankle injury as the fourth-ranked Jaguars lost to No. 10 Ames, 56-46, in a top-10 showdown at Centennial. "I could have played tonight, but I just wanted to make sure I was … [Read more...] about Lipsey, Little Cyclones capitalize on Crews’ absence to stay in title chase
Centennial boys outlast Hawks in seesaw battle, clinch share of league crown
It's a good bet that the Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball team will be practicing its free throws before Tuesday's game against second-ranked Waukee. The No. 4 Jaguars nearly let Friday's game at Ankeny slip away due to some poor free-throw shooting. They missed all seven of their attempts in the third quarter, which allowed the Hawks to rally from a … [Read more...] about Centennial boys outlast Hawks in seesaw battle, clinch share of league crown
‘I was a little nervous’: Assistant coach Lamaak guides Jaguars past rival
Ben Lamaak felt a little uneasy heading into Tuesday's game against the Ankeny boys' basketball team. The play of his Ankeny Centennial squad calmed his nerves. Lamaak, a longtime assistant coach, took over the team due to the absence of head coach Bob Fontana and guided the third-ranked Jaguars to a 71-56 victory in a CIML Iowa Conference game at … [Read more...] about ‘I was a little nervous’: Assistant coach Lamaak guides Jaguars past rival
‘I think Lio grew up tonight’: Freshman Aguirre sparks Jaguars past No. 2 Ames
If the rest of the Central Iowa Metropolitan League didn't know about Ankeny Centennial's Lio Aguirre before Tuesday's game at Ames, they certainly do now. The freshman forward scored 21 points and sparked a huge second-half rally as the sixth-ranked Centennial boys' basketball team rallied for a 55-53 victory over No. 2 Ames. "We're capable of a lot. … [Read more...] about ‘I think Lio grew up tonight’: Freshman Aguirre sparks Jaguars past No. 2 Ames
Bayless, McCullough, Crews, Johnson earn all-state honors from IPSWA
Four of the state's top 24 boys' basketball players in Class 4A played for either state champion Ankeny or CIML Central Conference champ Ankeny Centennial, according to the Iowa Print Sports Writers Association. Senior guard Braxton Bayless of Ankeny and senior forward Cody McCullough of Centennial were both selected to the Class 4A all-state first team … [Read more...] about Bayless, McCullough, Crews, Johnson earn all-state honors from IPSWA
Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Jaron Crews, Centennial boys’ basketball
Junior guard Jaron Crews helped the Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball team to a 24-3 record and a fourth-place finish in the Class 4A state tournament. He was a unanimous pick to the CIML Central Conference first team. Crews averaged 13.5 points and 2.4 rebounds per game. He led the Jaguars with 51 3-point goals and 115 assists. Here is some inside … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Jaron Crews, Centennial boys’ basketball
‘He’s an animal’: McCullough sets school record with 24 rebounds in Jaguars’ loss
Bob Fontana got a little choked up following Friday's Class 4A consolation game at the boys' state basketball tournament. He knew he had coached the seniors on his Ankeny Centennial squad for the last time. "It's real tough with these guys because they've been so good," Fontana said following the Jaguars' 65-58 loss to Cedar Falls at Wells Fargo Arena. … [Read more...] about ‘He’s an animal’: McCullough sets school record with 24 rebounds in Jaguars’ loss
‘We survived and advanced’: Jaguars hold off Davenport North in quarterfinals
The fans of the Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball team held their collective breath in the final seconds of the Jaguars' first state tournament game ever. Eighth-seeded Davenport North had a chance to pull off a huge upset at the buzzer, but a 3-point shot by Mahki Jacobs bounced off the rim as time expired and top-ranked Centennial escaped with a 53-51 … [Read more...] about ‘We survived and advanced’: Jaguars hold off Davenport North in quarterfinals
VIDEO: Centennial escapes with win in state tournament debut
Jaguars survive Davenport North’s upset bid, will play Waukee in semifinals
Davenport North's Mahki Jacobs missed a 3-pointer at the buzzer and top-ranked Ankeny Centennial held on for a 53-51 victory in the Class 4A quarterfinals of the boys' state basketball tournament on Tuesday night at Wells Fargo Arena. "I was pretty scared on that last shot," said Centennial junior Jaron Crews. "I was guarding him, and from my position it … [Read more...] about Jaguars survive Davenport North’s upset bid, will play Waukee in semifinals
The wait is over: Fontana’s Jaguars earn their first trip to Wells Fargo Arena
When Bob Fontana returned to his hometown of Ankeny in 2013 to build the Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball program from scratch, one of his primary goals was to get the Jaguars to the state tournament in the next few years. It took a little longer than he would have liked, but the wait was worth it. On Tuesday, Fontana guided the top-ranked Jaguars to … [Read more...] about The wait is over: Fontana’s Jaguars earn their first trip to Wells Fargo Arena
No. 2 Jaguars hold off Ankeny, capture first conference crown since 2015
Braxton Bayless wouldn't hesitate to pass the ball to Jaxon Smith again. Smith missed a potential game-winning 3-pointer in the final seconds of Friday's Jag-Hawk rematch at Ankeny, allowing the second-ranked Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball team to escape with a 50-48 victory. "I'll give it to him 100 percent of the time if he's wide open like … [Read more...] about No. 2 Jaguars hold off Ankeny, capture first conference crown since 2015