Photo Gallery: Johnston-Ankeny Centennial 5A Playoffs

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Johnston - </strong>The first round of the 5A playoffs took place on Friday, as Johnston hosted Ankeny Centennial. The Dragons jumped out to a 20-6 lead in the first half, holding off the Jaguars to win by a final score of 34-26. Johnston will advance to play West Des Moines Valley for a shot at the UNI-Dome next week, taking on the Tigers at home. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Check out this Prep Redzone Iowa photo gallery from the game:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2002831,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/11/IMG_2021.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2002831" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Johnston runs onto the field pregame. Photo: Eliot Clough / Prep Redzone</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2002834,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/11/IMG_2026.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2002834" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Johnston lines up for the national anthem. Photo: Eliot Clough / Prep Redzone</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2002835,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/11/IMG_2036.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2002835" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Ankeny Centennial captains walk to midfield. Photo: Eliot Clough / Prep Redzone</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2002836,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/11/IMG_2035.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2002836" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Johnston captains walk to midfield. Photo: Eliot Clough / Prep Redzone</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2002840,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/11/IMG_2048.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2002840" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">[player_tooltip player_id='1198818' first='Rowan' last='Doak'] roams the middle of the field, waiting for Johnston to line up. Photo: Eliot Clough / Prep Redzone</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2002843,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/11/IMG_1987.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2002843" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">[player_tooltip player_id='1198833' first='Bryce' last='Beachem'] pregame. Photo: Eliot Clough / Prep Redzone</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2002848,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/11/IMG_2083.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2002848" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Johnston quarterback [player_tooltip player_id='1221251' first='Trevin' last='Helming'] looks to the sideline for a call. Photo: Eliot Clough / Prep Redzone</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2002849,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/11/IMG_2097.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2002849" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">[player_tooltip player_id='1616438' first='Emri' last='Jones'] makes a cut at the line after taking a handoff. Photo: Eliot Clough / Prep Redzone</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2002850,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/11/IMG_2101.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2002850" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">[player_tooltip player_id='1221965' first='Nash' last='Targgart'] speaks to a Centennial coach on the sideline. Photo: Eliot Clough / Prep Redzone</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2002851,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/11/IMG_2115.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2002851" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Kanaan Reinders and [player_tooltip player_id='1581280' first='Henry' last='Clevenger'] celebrate after a Johnston touchdown. Photo: Eliot Clough / Prep Redzone</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2002852,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/11/IMG_2135.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2002852" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">[player_tooltip player_id='401673' first='Javaris' last='Morgan'] scampers for a touchdown for Centennial. Photo: Eliot Clough / Prep Redzone</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2002853,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/11/IMG_2139.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2002853" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Morgan after a big carry. Photo: Eliot Clough / Prep Redzone</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2002857,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/11/IMG_2157_864ef7.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2002857" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Centennial defensive back, Brody Prill looks to the sideline. Photo: Eliot Clough / Prep Redzone</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2002859,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/11/IMG_2177.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2002859" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">[player_tooltip player_id='1656826' first='Max' last='Schmitz'] waits for the snap. Photo: Eliot Clough / Prep Redzone</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2002866,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/11/IMG_2186.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2002866" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Centennial quarterback [player_tooltip player_id='1588740' first='Brekken' last='Miller'] drops back to pass. Photo: Eliot Clough / Prep Redzone</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2002871,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/11/IMG_2205.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2002871" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Johnston offensive line across from the Centennial defensive line. Photo: Eliot Clough / Prep Redzone</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2002872,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/11/IMG_2223.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2002872" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Centennial DB, Nolan Bennett lines up across from a Johnston receiver. Photo: Eliot Clough / Prep Redzone</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2002873,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/11/IMG_2225.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2002873" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">[player_tooltip player_id='1361602' first='Jeremiah' last='Armstrong'] with the carry for Johnston. Photo: Eliot Clough / Prep Redzone</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2002875,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/11/IMG_2259.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2002875" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">[player_tooltip player_id='1198833' first='Bryce' last='Beachem'] in the redzone. Photo: Eliot Clough / Prep Redzone</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:image {"id":2002877,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://prepredzone.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/11/IMG_2266.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-2002877" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">[player_tooltip player_id='1221251' first='Trevin' last='Helming'] on the QB-keeper into the endzone. Photo: Eliot Clough / Prep Redzone</figcaption></figure> <!-- /wp:image -->