Tommy Collins held the Class 4A third-place trophy high above his head as he stood on the track at Drake Stadium. Collins and his teammates on the Ankeny Centennial boys' track squad had accomplished one of their goals. "I'm just so proud of the team. It was one heck of a run," Collins said after the Jaguars earned a third-place finish in the state … [Read more...] about ‘Our program is in a really good spot’: Jaguars win SMR, place 3rd in Class 4A
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‘We got points on the board, and we’ll get some more’: Jaguars take 2nd in 4×200
The goal of a top-five finish in the Class 4A state meet remains well within reach for the Ankeny Centennial boys' track team. The Jaguars picked up points in two more events on Friday and are currently tied with three other teams for seventh place with 18 points. Ankeny is tied with three other squads for 13th place with eight points. Cedar Falls has … [Read more...] about ‘We got points on the board, and we’ll get some more’: Jaguars take 2nd in 4×200
‘I just knew it was the place for me’: Centennial’s Porter commits to NIU
Even though the Ankeny Centennial football team struggled to a 2-6 record last season, junior running back Trey Porter still attracted the attention of Division I coaches. Porter became a prized recruit while rushing for 582 yards and five touchdowns on 92 carries. He also caught seven passes for 93 yards. On Saturday, Porter's dream of playing … [Read more...] about ‘I just knew it was the place for me’: Centennial’s Porter commits to NIU
Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 111
Check out the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by Coldwell Banker Mid-America. Ankeny Centennial co-head coach Ryan Pezzetti and junior running back Trey Porter stopped by to discuss the Jaguars' playoff matchup at Sioux City East with Ankeny Fanatic publisher Dan Holm, who also interviewed Ankeny linebacker Brice Peterson about … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 111
A sign of progress: Jaguars battle No. 9 Johnston down to the wire before falling
If the Ankeny Centennial football team continues to improve over the next three weeks, the Jaguars could be a dangerous opponent in the upcoming Class 4A playoffs--despite entering the postseason with a losing record. Centennial battled ninth-ranked Johnston down to the wire on Friday before falling to the Dragons, 14-7, at Johnston Stadium. The Jaguars … [Read more...] about A sign of progress: Jaguars battle No. 9 Johnston down to the wire before falling