Ankeny Centennial senior Elle Street wanted to play basketball in college. She also wanted to play soccer. Luckily for her, she didn't have to make a choice. Street has verbally committed to play both sports for Simpson College next year. She announced her decision via Twitter on Monday. "I mainly kept my options open so I was looking at just … [Read more...] about A TWO-WAY STREET: Centennial senior to play basketball, soccer at Simpson
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Ex-Jaguars Gray, Overberg help Gophers to 1-0 victory over Ubben, Drake
Back in 2018, Megan Gray and Tori Ubben played key roles as the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team captured the Class 3A state title. On Thursday at Drake Stadium, the former teammates found themselves on opposite sides of the pitch. Gray and another former Centennial star--Elizabeth Overberg--helped visiting Minnesota to a 1-0 victory over Ubben's … [Read more...] about Ex-Jaguars Gray, Overberg help Gophers to 1-0 victory over Ubben, Drake
Overberg named to United Soccer Coaches All-North Region team
Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer standout Elizabeth Overberg has earned all-region honors from United Soccer Coaches. Overberg was named to the 2021 USC Spring Girls High School All-North Region team. She was one of only two Iowans to make the squad. Overberg, a senior midfielder, scored 22 goals and had six assists while leading Centennial to an 18-3 … [Read more...] about Overberg named to United Soccer Coaches All-North Region team
Centennial’s Smith named 4A At-Large Coach of the Year by IATC
Ankeny Centennial boys' track coach Nate Smith has been named a Class 4A At-Large Coach of the Year by the Iowa Association of Track Coaches. Smith guided Centennial to a third-place finish in last month's Class 4A state meet, the school's highest finish ever. The Jaguars racked up 61 points, finishing behind only Cedar Falls (87) and Dowling Catholic … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Smith named 4A At-Large Coach of the Year by IATC
‘I felt that UNI would really push me’: Centennial’s Hill to run for Panthers
Throughout most of her high school career, Ankeny Centennial senior Millie Hill thought she was going to play volleyball at the collegiate level. It wasn't until a few months ago that Hill discovered she had a greater passion for track. The two-sport athlete has now decided to join the Northern Iowa women's track and field program. She will be a … [Read more...] about ‘I felt that UNI would really push me’: Centennial’s Hill to run for Panthers