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‘CCU has just what I was looking for’: White to join Phipps at Division II school

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Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball standout Kennedy White is following in the footsteps of another ex-Jaguar. White has committed to play for Colorado Christian University, an NCAA Division II school in Lakewood, Colo. One of her new teammates will be Maggie Phipps, who was an all-state guard at Centennial two years ago. "I talked to Maggie about CCU … [Read more...] about ‘CCU has just what I was looking for’: White to join Phipps at Division II school

Ex-Jaguar Phipps leaves Drake, will transfer to Colorado Christian University

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Former Ankeny Centennial basketball star Maggie Phipps is transferring from Drake to Colorado Christian University. Phipps, a sophomore guard, said she decided to enter the transfer portal after thinking about it for several months. "It was a very tough decision that I have been praying about since last February," said Phipps. "I know many people may … [Read more...] about Ex-Jaguar Phipps leaves Drake, will transfer to Colorado Christian University

Johnson, Maschoff, Phipps to compete in Senior All-Star Classic

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Three girls' basketball players from Ankeny have been selected by the Iowa Girls' Coaches Association to play in the Senior All-Star Classic on April 10-11 in Cedar Rapids. Abby Johnson and Ellie Maschoff of Ankeny will both play in the event. Maggie Phipps of Ankeny Centennial will also participate. Johnson and Phipps will both be members of the Class … [Read more...] about Johnson, Maschoff, Phipps to compete in Senior All-Star Classic

Crews, Fontana, Phipps to participate in Pizza Ranch All-Star games

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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

Phipps earns all-state second-team honors from Iowa Print Sports Writers

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Chalk up another postseason honor for Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball standout Maggie Phipps. Phipps has been named to the Class 5A all-state second team by the Iowa Print Sports Writers Association. The senior guard led Centennial to a 16-3 record this season. Phipps was earlier selected to the Class 5A first team by the Iowa Girls' Coaches … [Read more...] about Phipps earns all-state second-team honors from Iowa Print Sports Writers

Phipps, Johnson earn all-state honors from Iowa Girls’ Coaches Association

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Maggie Phipps of Ankeny Centennial and Abby Johnson of Ankeny were among 12 girls' basketball players from the Central Iowa Metropolitan League to earn all-state honors from the Iowa Girls' Coaches Association. A total of 24 players was honored in Class 5A. Phipps, a senior guard, was named to the Class 5A first team. Johnson, a senior forward, was a … [Read more...] about Phipps, Johnson earn all-state honors from Iowa Girls’ Coaches Association

Phipps joins Ankeny’s Johnson, Pitz on CIML Iowa Conference first team

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Maggie Phipps led the Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball team to the semifinals of the Class 5A state tournament in her only season as a Jaguar. Abby Johnson and Jenna Pitz led Ankeny to its first winning record since the split into two high schools. All three players have been named to the CIML Iowa Conference first team by a vote of the league's … [Read more...] about Phipps joins Ankeny’s Johnson, Pitz on CIML Iowa Conference first team

‘We couldn’t buy a basket’: Long shooting drought dooms Jaguars’ title hopes

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The Waukee girls' basketball players were well aware of Ankeny Centennial's ability to come back from a double-digit deficit. The top-ranked Warriors weren't about to let it happen again. Waukee built a 28-18 halftime lead, then used a 17-0 run in the fourth quarter to pull away for a 50-29 victory over No. 5 Centennial in the Class 5A semifinals on … [Read more...] about ‘We couldn’t buy a basket’: Long shooting drought dooms Jaguars’ title hopes

MARCH MADNESS BEGINS: Jaguars erase 14-point deficit, top Rams at buzzer

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March Madness is off to a roaring start at Wells Fargo Arena. Jackie Pippett scored the winning basket at the buzzer to give the fifth-ranked Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball team a 47-45 victory over No. 4 Southeast Polk in the Class 5A quarterfinals on Monday. "I really didn't even think I was going to get the ball," said Pippett. "But I did, and … [Read more...] about MARCH MADNESS BEGINS: Jaguars erase 14-point deficit, top Rams at buzzer

Ankeny’s Johnson, Centennial’s Phipps named to Class 5A West all-district team

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Basketball standouts Abby Johnson of Ankeny and Maggie Phipps of Ankeny Centennial have both earned all-district honors from the Iowa Girls' Coaches Association. Johnson and Phipps were named to the Class 5A West team. The squad consists of 17 players, 15 of them from the CIML. Phipps, a senior guard, has led the Jaguars to a 15-2 record and a berth in … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Johnson, Centennial’s Phipps named to Class 5A West all-district team

‘We just hung in there’: Jaguars overcome 18-point deficit, earn trip to state

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Scott DeJong has had some amazing wins in his legendary coaching career. Tuesday's victory over Des Moines Roosevelt would have to be near the top of his list. The fifth-ranked Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball team erased an 18-point deficit to beat No. 11 Des Moines Roosevelt, 44-42, in a Class 5A regional final at Centennial. The Jaguars advanced … [Read more...] about ‘We just hung in there’: Jaguars overcome 18-point deficit, earn trip to state

Jaguars shut down Urbandale, will host No. 11 Roosevelt in regional final

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Scott DeJong knows that his Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball team isn't always going to shoot the lights out. But when the fifth-ranked Jaguars defend like they did on Saturday night, it really doesn't matter. Centennial allowed just two points in the first 13 minutes of the game, built a 36-9 halftime lead and then cruised to a 52-32 victory over … [Read more...] about Jaguars shut down Urbandale, will host No. 11 Roosevelt in regional final

Jaguars celebrate Senior Night by claiming outright Iowa Conference crown

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The four seniors on the Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball team had a lot of reasons to celebrate on Friday night. Not only was it Senior Night, but the fifth-ranked Jaguars wrapped up the outright CIML Iowa Conference title with a 57-50 victory over visiting Ames. "It feels really good," said senior forward Bella Robben. "Our team has worked really … [Read more...] about Jaguars celebrate Senior Night by claiming outright Iowa Conference crown

Phipps sets record, DeJong earns 650th victory as Jaguars roll past Ames

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The battle for the CIML Iowa Conference girls' basketball title won't be decided until after the holiday break. But seventh-ranked Ankeny Centennial may have taken a giant step toward the crown with an impressive victory on Tuesday. The Jaguars pulled away in the second half and rolled to a 79-43 win at No. 11 Ames. It was the 650th career victory for … [Read more...] about Phipps sets record, DeJong earns 650th victory as Jaguars roll past Ames

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Maggie Phipps, Centennial girls’ hoops

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Senior guard Maggie Phipps scored 18 points to lead the Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball team to a 69-23 victory at Fort Dodge in its season opener on Friday. She had a trio of 3-point goals. Phipps transferred to Centennial after earning all-state honors last year at North Polk, where she led the Comets to a 21-6 record and a runner-up finish in the … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Maggie Phipps, Centennial girls’ hoops

DeJong: Centennial girls ‘have a chance to have a really exciting season’

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All the ingredients for a winning basketball team appear to be on the Ankeny Centennial girls' roster. Head coach Scott DeJong just has to put all the pieces together. "We made a lot of progress since the first day of practice," said DeJong, whose team is seventh in the Class 5A preseason rankings. "There is much more team building to do with the loss … [Read more...] about DeJong: Centennial girls ‘have a chance to have a really exciting season’