Ankeny football defeats cross-town rival Ankeny Centennial to kick off 2023 season

Ankeny Centennial's Elijah Porter runs the ball during a game at Ankeny Stadium on Friday, August 25, 2023 in Ankeny.

Ankeny's Daniel Larmie hands the ball to an official after scoring a touchdown in overtime during a game at Ankeny Stadium on Friday, August 25, 2023 in Ankeny.

Ankeny Centennial's Ryan Bendezu kicks an extra point during overtime during a game at Ankeny Stadium on Friday, August 25, 2023 in Ankeny.

Ankeny's Luke Anderson throws a pass during overtime during a game at Ankeny Stadium on Friday, August 25, 2023 in Ankeny.

Ankeny Centennial's Chase Kluver tackles Ankeny's Evan Irlmeier after he hauls in a catch in overtime during a game at Ankeny Stadium on Friday, August 25, 2023 in Ankeny.

Ankeny Centennial fans cheer after a touchdown during a game at Ankeny Stadium on Friday, August 25, 2023 in Ankeny.

Ankeny Centennial's Chase Kluver catches an interception against Ankeny's Caden Henkes during a game at Ankeny Stadium on Friday, August 25, 2023 in Ankeny.

Ankeny Centennial's Trenton Smith (4) is brought down by a pair of Ankeny defenders on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023 at Ankeny Stadium.

Ankeny Centennial's Landon Grylls (95) celebrates after recovering an onside kick against Ankeny on Friday, August 25, 2023 in Ankeny.

Ankeny Centennial's Elijah Porter sheds a tackle attempt from Ankeny's Dylan Dougherty during a game at Ankeny Stadium on Friday, August 25, 2023 in Ankeny.

Ankeny Centennial's Reed Anderson tackles Ankeny's Daniel Larmie during a game at Ankeny Stadium on Friday, August 25, 2023 in Ankeny.

Ankeny Centennial's Elijah Porter is pushed out of bounds by Ankeny's Dylan Dougherty during a game at Ankeny Stadium on Friday, August 25, 2023 in Ankeny.

Ankeny Centennial's Elijah Porter runs the ball during a game at Ankeny Stadium on Friday, August 25, 2023 in Ankeny.

Ankeny Centennial's Nate Christensen reacts as Ankeny defeats Centennial in overtime during a game at Ankeny Stadium on Friday, August 25, 2023 in Ankeny.

Ankeny players celebrate their overtime win over Ankeny Centennial during a game at Ankeny Stadium on Friday, August 25, 2023 in Ankeny.

Ankeny Centennial players run through a flag during a game at Ankeny Stadium on Friday, August 25, 2023 in Ankeny.

Ankeny students cheer during a game at Ankeny Stadium on Friday, August 25, 2023 in Ankeny.