A year ago, the Ankeny Centennial boys' track team placed sixth in the Class 4A state meet, the school's highest finish ever. This year, the Jaguars could be even better. "They've set some high goals for themselves," Centennial coach Nate Smith said of his 122-member squad. "Consistency with their training, focus and races will help them reach their … [Read more...] about Jaguars look to improve on last year’s sixth-place finish in Class 4A
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Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Jake Pinegar, Ankeny Centennial football
Jake Pinegar is the Ankeny Fanatic prep of the week sponsored by Revive Clinic and Spa. The Ankeny Centennial senior place-kicker has signed a letter of intent to play football next season at Penn State. Pinegar has also been a soccer and track standout for the Jaguars. He ran on the state champion shuttle hurdle relay team last year. Here is some … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Jake Pinegar, Ankeny Centennial football
Centennial’s Kluver to play for Hawkeyes as long snapper
Zach Kluver has decided to follow in his brother's footsteps. The Ankeny Centennial senior will join the Iowa football program as a long snapper. He will attend DMACC part-time in the fall before heading to Iowa City for the spring semester. Kluver's brother, Tyler, was a four-year starter for the Hawkeyes as a long snapper. His collegiate career ended … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Kluver to play for Hawkeyes as long snapper
Centennial’s Moss, Cox set school records at Dickinson Relays
Riley Moss has some lofty expectations for the 2018 high school track season. "I've set a goal to never lose a race for the high hurdles this year so we will see what happens when outdoor season comes along," said Moss. The Ankeny Centennial senior is off to a great start in the indoor season. He won the 60-meter hurdles in 8.11 seconds at the … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Moss, Cox set school records at Dickinson Relays
Centennial’s Moss, Ankeny’s Rumley earn victories at Wartburg Indoor Meet
Ankeny Centennial hurdler Riley Moss appears to be in midseason form. And so does Ankeny long jumper Jasmine Rumley. Both competitors posted victories in the Wartburg College Indoor Meet on Tuesday at Waverly. Moss won the boys' 55-meter high hurdles in 7.56 seconds, while Rumley took the girls' long jump with a leap of 17 feet 1 inch. The Centennial … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Moss, Ankeny’s Rumley earn victories at Wartburg Indoor Meet
Hawkeyes want Winters to shed some weight, move to offensive line
Trey Winters celebrated the signing of his national letter of intent with a trip to Sports Page on Wednesday afternoon. In the future, though, the Ankeny Centennial football standout may have to skip a few meals. The 6-foot-5, 330-pound Winters signed to play at Iowa, whose coaches would like the mammoth lineman to shed some weight. "I definitely … [Read more...] about Hawkeyes want Winters to shed some weight, move to offensive line
Moss flips his commitment, accepts “grayshirt” offer from Hawkeyes
When Riley Moss verbally committed last summer to play football at North Dakota State, he indicated that his pledge was a firm one. According to Moss, there was only one school that could take him away from the Bison. That team was the Iowa Hawkeyes. Last month, the Ankeny Centennial defensive back flipped his commitment when the Hawkeyes offered … [Read more...] about Moss flips his commitment, accepts “grayshirt” offer from Hawkeyes
Ankeny’s top 17 sports stories of 2017
Although the community of Ankeny didn't win any state team championships during 2017, it was still another remarkable year for the city's high school athletes. Ankeny High won a pair of individual titles and a relay crown. The Hawks also recorded their first-ever victories over crosstown rival Ankeny Centennial in three different sports. The Jaguars, … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s top 17 sports stories of 2017