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Ankeny Today
By the People, for the People
Ankeny Centennial sweeps Southeast Polk in Iowa high school basketball
Jaguars win regular season finale doubleheader
Published on Feb. 14, 2026
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The Ankeny Centennial girls and boys basketball teams both defeated Southeast Polk in their regular season finale doubleheader. Ankeny Centennial junior guard Lizzie Beam spoke about her team's performance in the girls' victory.
Why it matters
High school basketball is a major part of the local community in Ankeny, Iowa, and these rivalry games between neighboring schools are highly anticipated events. The sweep by Ankeny Centennial over Southeast Polk caps off their regular season and sets the stage for the upcoming postseason tournaments.
The details
The Ankeny Centennial girls and boys basketball teams both emerged victorious in their regular season finale doubleheader against Southeast Polk. Ankeny Centennial junior guard Lizzie Beam highlighted the contributions of her teammates in helping her get open shots during the girls' game.
- The doubleheader took place on February 14, 2026.
The players
Lizzie Beam
A junior guard on the Ankeny Centennial girls basketball team.
Ankeny Centennial
The high school basketball teams from Ankeny Centennial High School in Ankeny, Iowa.
Southeast Polk
The high school basketball teams from Southeast Polk High School, a rival school located near Ankeny, Iowa.
What they’re saying
“My teammates were helping me get open, like usual,”
— Lizzie Beam, Junior guard, Ankeny Centennial girls basketball (Des Moines Register)
The takeaway
The rivalry between Ankeny Centennial and Southeast Polk remains strong, with both schools' basketball teams putting on an exciting doubleheader to close out the regular season. The Jaguars' sweep sets them up well for the upcoming postseason tournaments, where they will look to continue their success.
