Ankeny Centennial senior defensive back Keaton Gray has been named a recipient of the Burlsworth Award, a national award honoring character and sportsmanship in high school football. Gray made 33.5 tackles and had one interception while helping the Jaguars to an 8-2 record this season, but it was his performance off the field that led to the Burlsworth … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Gray to receive prestigious Burlsworth Award
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‘It could have gone either way’: Jaguars prevail in OT after never leading
The Great American Rivalry Series could not have picked a better game to feature on Friday night than the Jag-Hawk Bowl. Crosstown rivals Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial battled into overtime before Connor Page drilled a 34-yard field goal to give the Jaguars a 17-14 victory at Ankeny Stadium. "I've dreamed about it a little bit," Page said of his … [Read more...] about ‘It could have gone either way’: Jaguars prevail in OT after never leading
VIDEO: Centennial knocks off Hawks in overtime
Page boots 34-yard FG to give Jaguars overtime victory against Ankeny
For the first time ever in the Jag-Hawk football rivalry, it took overtime to decide the winner of the crosstown battle. Connor Page made a 34-yard field goal to give Ankeny Centennial a 17-14 victory over Ankeny on Friday at Ankeny Stadium. It was the season opener for both teams. Page's game-winning kick came after the Hawks botched their own … [Read more...] about Page boots 34-yard FG to give Jaguars overtime victory against Ankeny
Brecht, Vermeer, Gray named to Central Conference first team
Ankeny outfielder Brody Brecht and Ankeny Centennial catcher Ryan Vermeer were both unanimous picks to the CIML Central Conference first team by a vote of the league's baseball coaches. They were joined on the squad by Centennial shortstop Keaton Gray, who was named to an infield position. Vermeer, who was selected to a utility position, was also a repeat … [Read more...] about Brecht, Vermeer, Gray named to Central Conference first team