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Pezzetti to be inducted into National Coaches Association Hall of Fame

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Ankeny Centennial co-head football coach Jerry Pezzetti will be inducted into the National High School Athletic Coaches Association Hall of Fame on Tuesday night at Prairie Meadows. Pezzetti, Iowa's all-time winningest coach with 435 career victories, will be one of 41 inductees from across the nation in the 2022 Hall of Fame class. "I'm proud to be … [Read more...] about Pezzetti to be inducted into National Coaches Association Hall of Fame

ONE OF A KIND: Pezzetti stands alone following Jaguars’ rout over Waukee

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Jerry Pezzetti now stands alone. The Ankeny Centennial football team scored six first-half touchdowns and rolled to a 42-7 victory over visiting Waukee on Friday, allowing Pezzetti to become the all-time leader in coaching victories. He now has 433 career wins, surpassing previous leader Dick Tighe. "I'm very proud to be one of the top coaches in the … [Read more...] about ONE OF A KIND: Pezzetti stands alone following Jaguars’ rout over Waukee

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Peyton Goode, Ankeny Centennial football

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Senior quarterback Peyton Goode helped lead the Ankeny Centennial football team to a 14-7 victory over second-ranked Ankeny on Friday at Ankeny Stadium. He was named player of the game along with Ankeny's Colin Kadolph. Goode ran for 70 yards and two touchdowns on 22 carries. He also completed 7-of-10 passes for 103 yards, including a 48-yarder to Chase … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Peyton Goode, Ankeny Centennial football

CENTENNIAL 14, ANKENY 7: Pezzetti ties all-time record in stunning fashion

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Jerry Pezzetti stood at midfield and watched as his Ankeny Centennial football players celebrated a huge win over their crosstown rival. He wiped a tear out of his eye after reaching a coaching milestone. "You've got to hand it to these kids," Pezzetti said following the Jaguars' 14-7 victory over second-ranked Ankeny on Friday at Ankeny Stadium. "They … [Read more...] about CENTENNIAL 14, ANKENY 7: Pezzetti ties all-time record in stunning fashion