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‘We got points on the board, and we’ll get some more’: Jaguars take 2nd in 4×200

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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

Jaguars ‘ready to go and leave it all out on the track’ after winning district title

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' track team has put itself into position to make a lot of noise at next week's Class 4A state meet. The Jaguars won a district title on Thursday at Urbandale with 152 points, finishing 18 points ahead of Southeast Polk. They qualified for the state meet in 13 events, including all seven relays. Centennial is among the top … [Read more...] about Jaguars ‘ready to go and leave it all out on the track’ after winning district title

‘We just want to go out and run fast’: Jaguars race to first conference title

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There wasn't much of a battle for the CIML Iowa Conference boys' track title. Ankeny Centennial easily captured its first league crown in school history on Tuesday, racking up 171.5 points at Northview Stadium. The Jaguars finished 60 points ahead of runner-up Ames. "We definitely put some guys in positions where we knew they'd have success, but I … [Read more...] about ‘We just want to go out and run fast’: Jaguars race to first conference title

Collins, Johnson lead Centennial boys to team crown at Brooks Relays

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Even at less than full strength, the Ankeny Centennial boys' track team made an emphatic statement on Saturday. The Jaguars claimed their second title in five days by winning the Brooks Relays at Valley. They finished with 135 points. "We're just trying to get through the season," said Centennial coach Nate Smith. "We have some injuries, and we're … [Read more...] about Collins, Johnson lead Centennial boys to team crown at Brooks Relays

Centennial’s Johnson to join pipeline from Ankeny to Grand View

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Another football player from Ankeny has decided to continue his career at Grand View University. Senior linebacker Tyler Johnson of Ankeny Centennial has committed to play for the Vikings. Two of his Jaguar teammates, Jackie Wells and Nathan Wilde, will also play for Grand View along with a pair of Ankeny players, Justice Miller and Kade Somers. "They … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Johnson to join pipeline from Ankeny to Grand View

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Tyler Johnson, Ankeny Centennial football

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Junior running back Tyler Johnson has helped the Ankeny Centennial football team to a 3-1 record. Johnson became a starter after senior Avery Gates suffered a high ankle sprain in the Jaguars' overtime victory against Ankeny in the season opener on Aug. 30. He has rushed for 391 yards on 63 carries. Johnson ran 24 times for 206 yards and a touchdown … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Tyler Johnson, Ankeny Centennial football

Hawks place 9th, Jaguars finish 12th in shuttle hurdle relay

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The future looks bright for the Ankeny boys' shuttle hurdle relay team. The Hawks placed ninth overall in the event on Saturday morning at the Drake Relays. The foursome of Cael Boyd, Mason Thompson, Nick Scherle and Conner Niffenegger was clocked in 1:00.29. The Ankeny squad, which includes a pair of freshmen, finished three spots and .38 seconds … [Read more...] about Hawks place 9th, Jaguars finish 12th in shuttle hurdle relay