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‘It seemed like a good time to hang it up’: Groth retires after 34 years as head coach

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The only head coach in the history of the Ankeny Centennial wrestling program has departed from his position in style. After guiding junior Max Dhabolt to a second consecutive Class 3A individual state title last weekend, Jay Groth announced his retirement on Thursday after 34 seasons as a head coach. Groth spent two years at Des Moines Hoover and 19 … [Read more...] about ‘It seemed like a good time to hang it up’: Groth retires after 34 years as head coach

‘It was an amazing run’: DeJong retires after 37 seasons, record 7 state titles

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When Scott DeJong came to Ankeny in 1993 to take over the girls' basketball program, he replaced a legendary coach in Dick Rasmussen. Now, more than three decades later, DeJong has put an end to his own legendary career. The only head coach in Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball history, DeJong announced his retirement on Tuesday--shortly after giving … [Read more...] about ‘It was an amazing run’: DeJong retires after 37 seasons, record 7 state titles

‘She will be greatly missed’: Centennial boys’ tennis coach Lewton passes away

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Will Blevins will always appreciate the role that Tami Lewton played in his success on the tennis court. "Tami was instrumental in my career," the former Ankeny Centennial star said. "I had known Tami since I was about 10 years old, and we met at the Ankeny tennis courts. I began taking lessons with her and then she helped me to find other pros and clubs … [Read more...] about ‘She will be greatly missed’: Centennial boys’ tennis coach Lewton passes away

‘I’m very excited to be a Jaguar’: Lingren named Centennial Activities Director

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Nate Lingren has been named the Activities Director at Ankeny Centennial. He will replace Robert Scott at the end of the school year. Lingren, a Denison native, has been the Assistant Activities Director at Valley High School for the last six years. "I'm very excited to be a Jaguar," Lingren said in an introductory video. "Wearing the sliver and black … [Read more...] about ‘I’m very excited to be a Jaguar’: Lingren named Centennial Activities Director