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Makenna Clark

‘It was both fun and weird!’: Emporia State’s Clark plays against former team

November 21, 2024 by Dan Holm

Former Ankeny Centennial guard Makenna Clark helped the Emporia State (Kan.) women's basketball team to an 87-82 victory over visiting Wayne State (Neb.) on Nov. 13. The game was noteworthy because Clark, a sophomore, was playing against her former teammates. She started her collegiate career at Wayne State before transferring to Emporia State during the … [Read more...] about ‘It was both fun and weird!’: Emporia State’s Clark plays against former team

Clark, White help SW Iowa team to crown at Pizza Ranch All-Star games

March 27, 2023 by Dan Holm

Ankeny Centennial seniors Makenna Clark and Kennedy White helped the Southwest Iowa girls' team to the championship of the 2023 Pizza Ranch All-Star basketball games on Saturday at Dallas Center-Grimes. Centennial's Scott DeJong coached the team along with Kylee Boettcher of Panorama. White scored 10 points as Southwest Iowa defeated the Northwest Iowa … [Read more...] about Clark, White help SW Iowa team to crown at Pizza Ranch All-Star games

SWEET REVENGE: Jaguars oust No. 3 Waterloo West, will play Johnston next

February 28, 2023 by Dan Holm

A year ago, the Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball team ended its season with a loss to Waterloo West in the Class 5A quarterfinals. On Monday at Wells Fargo Arena, the Jaguars returned the favor. Sixth-seeded Centennial got 20 points from senior guard Makenna Clark and defeated No. 3 Waterloo West, 60-51, on the opening day of the state … [Read more...] about SWEET REVENGE: Jaguars oust No. 3 Waterloo West, will play Johnston next

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Makenna Clark, Centennial girls’ hoops

February 27, 2023 by Dan Holm

Senior guard Makenna Clark scored six points and grabbed six rebounds to help the sixth-ranked Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball team to a 35-32 victory over No. 11 Linn-Mar (Marion) in a Class 5A regional final on Tuesday at Centennial. The Jaguars earned a third consecutive trip to the state tournament for the first time in school history. Clark is … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Makenna Clark, Centennial girls’ hoops

‘We didn’t quite deserve it’: Jaguars lose late lead, fall at No. 2 Johnston in OT

January 28, 2023 by Dan Holm

A week ago, the Johnston girls' basketball team suffered its first loss in 43 games, proving that the second-ranked Dragons are beatable. On Friday, the defending state champions nearly took another loss--this time on their home court. No. 6 Ankeny Centennial built a 49-42 lead with 2 minutes 51 seconds left, but Johnston used a 10-3 run to force … [Read more...] about ‘We didn’t quite deserve it’: Jaguars lose late lead, fall at No. 2 Johnston in OT

‘We sure didn’t show any rust’: Clark, Crawford lead Jaguars past Waukee NW

January 4, 2023 by Dan Holm

There was no holiday rust for the Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball team. The sixth-ranked Jaguars jumped out to a 23-7 lead and rolled to a 44-30 victory over No. 7 Waukee Northwest in a CIML Conference game on Tuesday at Centennial. "We've been having great practices throughout the break so we were ready to finally get back out on the court and … [Read more...] about ‘We sure didn’t show any rust’: Clark, Crawford lead Jaguars past Waukee NW

Jaguars get Jenkins into early foul trouble, roll to 66-26 victory at North

November 23, 2022 by Dan Holm

The Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball team found a way to neutralize Des Moines North standout Amani Jenkins. Get her in some early foul trouble. Jenkins sat out most of the first half with three fouls as visiting Centennial built a 26-9 halftime lead, and the third-ranked Jaguars went on to defeat No. 11 North, 66-26, in a non-conference game on … [Read more...] about Jaguars get Jenkins into early foul trouble, roll to 66-26 victory at North

‘I knew it was the best place for me!’: Clark commits to play for Wayne State

July 17, 2022 by Dan Holm

Ankeny Centennial's Makenna Clark has committed to play basketball at Wayne State College, beginning in the fall of 2023. The junior guard made her decision after visiting Wayne State and a few other schools. "The coaching staff was very welcoming, and when I left the visit, I knew it was the best place for me!" Clark said. Clark averaged 6.2 points … [Read more...] about ‘I knew it was the best place for me!’: Clark commits to play for Wayne State

Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 171

February 25, 2022 by Dan Holm

Ankeny Centennial coach Bob Fontana and senior guard Jackson Snyder join Ankeny coach Brandt Carlson and junior post player JJ Kohl as the guests on the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by Coldwell Banker Mid-America to preview the boys' basketball postseason. Junior guard Makenna Clark of Centennial also makes an appearance to … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 171

‘There’s nothing like it!’: Centennial girls are headed back to Wells Fargo Arena

February 24, 2022 by Dan Holm

Ankeny Centennial's Cleao Murray stood at the charity stripe in the final seconds of Wednesday's game against visiting Sioux City East with a chance to send her team to the girls' state basketball tournament. She wasn't going to let this opportunity slip away. Murray made four straight free throws in the final 7.8 seconds and the third-ranked Jaguars … [Read more...] about ‘There’s nothing like it!’: Centennial girls are headed back to Wells Fargo Arena

Central Bank Athlete of the Month: Makenna Clark, Ankeny Centennial junior

January 12, 2022 by Dan Holm

The guard erupted for 20 points to lead the Jaguars to a 57-37 victory over visiting Ankeny in a CIML Iowa Conference girls' basketball showdown. … [Read more...] about Central Bank Athlete of the Month: Makenna Clark, Ankeny Centennial junior

‘I was really feeling my shot’: Clark scores 22 points, leads Jaguars past Fort Dodge

December 4, 2021 by Dan Holm

Ankeny Centennial's Makenna Clark had scored a total of 19 points in her first three games of the season. It took her less than a half on Friday to surpass that total. Clark made five 3-point goals and scored 21 points in the first two quarters as the eighth-ranked Jaguars built a 36-13 halftime lead against visiting Fort Dodge and went on to post a … [Read more...] about ‘I was really feeling my shot’: Clark scores 22 points, leads Jaguars past Fort Dodge

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Makenna Clark, Centennial girls’ basketball

March 17, 2021 by Dan Holm

Sophomore guard Makenna Clark helped the Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball team to a 16-3 record this season. Clark averaged 4.9 points per game. She scored a career-high 16 points in the Jaguars' 79-43 win at Ames on Dec. 22. That win provided Centennial coach Scott DeJong with his 650th career victory. "Makenna had a great start to our season, … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Makenna Clark, Centennial girls’ basketball

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