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Repeat pick Paoli named to IGCA all-state team along with Jaguars’ Boyle, Postma

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Ankeny girls' soccer standout Ava Paoli has been named to the Class 3A all-state team by the Iowa Girls' Coaches Association for the second straight year. Paoli was joined on the squad by a pair of Ankeny Centennial stars. The Jaguars were represented by Evie Boyle and Mady Postma. Paoli, a senior forward, led her team to an 11-6-1 record. The … [Read more...] about Repeat pick Paoli named to IGCA all-state team along with Jaguars’ Boyle, Postma

Girls’ soccer stars Becker, Boyle, Paoli named to all-state first team by IHSSCA

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The Ankeny Centennial duo of Emmarie Becker and Evie Boyle has been named to the Class 3A all-state first team along with fellow senior Ava Paoli of Ankeny. Three other local players earned all-state honors from the Iowa High School Soccer Coaches Association. Juniors Mady Postma of Centennial and Isabel Squires of Ankeny were selected to the Class 3A … [Read more...] about Girls’ soccer stars Becker, Boyle, Paoli named to all-state first team by IHSSCA

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Josie Ehlinger, Ankeny Centennial girls’ soccer

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Junior winger Josie Ehlinger helped the third-ranked Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team reach the Class 3A semifinals for the second year in a row. She was named to the all-tournament team on Saturday along with teammates Evie Boyle and Kayle Pezzetti. Ehlinger had three assists this season while helping the Jaguars to a 16-3-1 record. She received … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Josie Ehlinger, Ankeny Centennial girls’ soccer

Ankeny’s Paoli joins Centennial’s Becker, Boyle, Postma on all-CIML first team

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Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer standout Evie Boyle was unanimously selected to the CIML Conference first team, while Ankeny star Ava Paoli was a repeat pick to the squad. Two other Jaguars, Emmarie Becker and Mady Postma, were also first-team selections. Boyle, a senior defender, had three goals and seven assists while helping Centennial to a 16-3-1 … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Paoli joins Centennial’s Becker, Boyle, Postma on all-CIML first team

Centennial trio of Boyle, Ehlinger, Pezzetti named to Class 3A all-tournament team

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Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer players Evie Boyle, Josie Ehlinger and Kayle Pezzetti were named to the Class 3A all-tournament team on Saturday at the Cyclone Sports Complex. The trio played key roles in the third-ranked Jaguars' 5-1 victory over No. 6 Ankeny in the quarterfinals on Tuesday at the Lied Recreation Fields. Boyle had a goal and an assist in … [Read more...] about Centennial trio of Boyle, Ehlinger, Pezzetti named to Class 3A all-tournament team

‘We had a lot of chances’: Jags dominate possession but tumble to No. 2 Valley, 1-0

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On Tuesday, the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team enjoyed the thrill of victory by defeating its crosstown rival. Just three days later, the Jaguars experienced the agony of defeat on the same field. Third-ranked Centennial dominated possession of the ball and had numerous chances to score, but couldn't find the net and dropped a 1-0 decision to No. … [Read more...] about ‘We had a lot of chances’: Jags dominate possession but tumble to No. 2 Valley, 1-0

‘My initial reaction was how blessed I am’: Duax named Gatorade Iowa Player of Year

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Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer star Tate Duax has been named the 2025-26 Gatorade Iowa Player of the Year. Duax was told that he won the award following his training session with the Des Moines Menace on Friday morning. "My initial reaction was how blessed I am and how good it felt to be named Gatorade Player of the Year," Duax said. Duax, a … [Read more...] about ‘My initial reaction was how blessed I am’: Duax named Gatorade Iowa Player of Year

Brazeau, Duax, Wahlberg are repeat selections to CIML Conference first team

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Boys' soccer stars Brock Brazeau and Tate Duax of Ankeny Centennial were both repeat selections to the CIML Conference first team along with Ankeny standout Cal Wahlberg. The trio was joined on the first team by Keaton Kobow of Ankeny as well as Mace Nithang and Ben Ridlen of Centennial. Duax, a senior forward, was also one of three unanimous picks to the … [Read more...] about Brazeau, Duax, Wahlberg are repeat selections to CIML Conference first team

IGHSAU postpones state soccer tourney semifinal games for all 3 classes to Friday

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Due to impending storms in the forecast, the Iowa Girls' High School Athletic Union has postponed Thursday’s scheduled state soccer tournament semifinal games for all three classes to Friday. The schedule for Friday’s semifinal games is as follows: Class 1A semifinals 10:00 a.m. – Field 1: Denver vs. St. Albert10:15 a.m. – Field 2: Hudson vs. … [Read more...] about IGHSAU postpones state soccer tourney semifinal games for all 3 classes to Friday

Jaguars’ Duax, Ridlen, Brazeau, Nithang named all-state along with Ankeny duo

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Four standouts from the Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team have earned all-state honors from the Iowa High School Soccer Coaches Association along with a pair of stars from Ankeny. Senior forward Tate Duax and senior defender Ben Ridlen of Centennial were both named to the Class 4A first team. They were joined on the squad by senior midfielder Cal … [Read more...] about Jaguars’ Duax, Ridlen, Brazeau, Nithang named all-state along with Ankeny duo

‘I think our depth really paid off’: Jaguars dominate 2nd half for 5-1 win over Ankeny

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The Ankeny girls' soccer players were hoping to get another shot at their crosstown rival. The sixth-ranked Hawkettes got the rematch they wanted in the Class 3A quarterfinals at the state tournament, but the revenge they were seeking never came to fruition on a sultry Tuesday afternoon. No. 3 Ankeny Centennial scored four goals in a 23-minute span of … [Read more...] about ‘I think our depth really paid off’: Jaguars dominate 2nd half for 5-1 win over Ankeny

Jaguars earn another trip to state, will get rematch vs. Ankeny in 3A quarterfinals

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(Story by Stephen McDaniel) The feeling of getting their ticket punched to the girls' state soccer tournament has never gotten old for Ankeny Centennial coach Chris Allen and his players. Now, the third-ranked Jaguars are headed to the Class 3A tournament for the 11th time in the program’s 12 years of existence. Centennial scored a pair of … [Read more...] about Jaguars earn another trip to state, will get rematch vs. Ankeny in 3A quarterfinals

‘A couple of mistakes will punish you’: Jaguars fall short in Class 4A title game

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Only 25 minutes separated the Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team from completing an undefeated season with the first state title in program history. Unfortunately, it wasn't meant to be. Second-ranked Waukee Northwest scored three late goals to beat the No. 1 Jaguars, 3-1, in the Class 4A championship game on Friday at Mediacom Stadium. It's the first … [Read more...] about ‘A couple of mistakes will punish you’: Jaguars fall short in Class 4A title game

Wolves score 3 goals in final 25 minutes to beat Centennial boys for Class 4A crown

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Second-ranked Waukee Northwest scored three goals in the final 25 minutes to beat No. 1 Ankeny Centennial, 3-1, in the Class 4A championship game at the boys' state soccer tournament on Friday at Mediacom Stadium. The Wolves rallied after Centennial took the lead in the 49th minute on a goal by Garrett Christensen, who was assisted by Tate Duax. It was … [Read more...] about Wolves score 3 goals in final 25 minutes to beat Centennial boys for Class 4A crown

‘It felt amazing!’: Brazeau’s OT goal stuns Roosevelt, sends Jaguars to 4A title game

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With less than 6 minutes remaining in Wednesday's Class 4A semifinal at Mediacom Stadium, the boys' soccer season appeared to be all but over for top-ranked Ankeny Centennial. The Jaguars trailed No. 9 Des Moines Roosevelt, 3-1, and had not found the net since Tate Duax scored the game's first goal on a penalty kick at the 7:48 mark. "Everybody in the … [Read more...] about ‘It felt amazing!’: Brazeau’s OT goal stuns Roosevelt, sends Jaguars to 4A title game

‘I really believe in this group’: No. 3 Jags roll past Cedar Falls, move closer to state

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Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer coach Chris Allen had plenty of reasons to be concerned about his team's postseason opener. Unranked Cedar Falls traveled to Ankeny on Tuesday for the second time in 12 days to face No. 3 Centennial in a Class 3A regional semifinal at Northview. In the previous meeting on May 22, the Jaguars were held scoreless for more … [Read more...] about ‘I really believe in this group’: No. 3 Jags roll past Cedar Falls, move closer to state

Centennial’s Trewet shoots an 87, ties for 8th place in Iowa High School Showcase

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Ankeny Centennial junior Cate Trewet shot an 87 and tied for eighth place in the second annual Iowa High School Golf Showcase on Tuesday at Elmwood Country Club in Marshalltown. Trewet was invited to participate in the event, which attracted a field of 40 of the top girls' golfers across all classes in the state. She was only four shots back of second … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Trewet shoots an 87, ties for 8th place in Iowa High School Showcase

Duax’s spectacular goal punctuates Jags’ 4-0 win over City High in 4A quarterfinals

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With a comfortable 3-0 lead and just over 10 minutes left to play, the Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team already knew it was headed to Wednesday's semifinals in the Class 4A state tournament. But Tate Duax and the top-ranked Jaguars refused to coast against Iowa City High in the quarterfinals on Monday at Valley Stadium. Duax punctuated his team's … [Read more...] about Duax’s spectacular goal punctuates Jags’ 4-0 win over City High in 4A quarterfinals