Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer coach Brian Duax will be relying more than ever on his son Ty. Ty Duax, a senior midfielder, is one of just five returning starters from last year's team that posted a 10-6 record and reached the Class 4A semifinals. The Jaguars graduated several key players and will also have to replace all-state forward Andrew … [Read more...] about Expectations remain high for Jaguars despite heavy losses from last year
Boys' Soccer
‘It was a pretty easy choice’: Centennial’s Duax to play soccer at Western Illinois
Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer standout Ty Duax is headed to Macomb in the fall. The senior forward/midfielder has verbally committed to play for Western Illinois. "For me, it was a pretty easy choice," said Duax, the son of Centennial coach Brian Duax. "Western showed a lot of interest, and I clicked with the coaching staff pretty quickly. I didn't … [Read more...] about ‘It was a pretty easy choice’: Centennial’s Duax to play soccer at Western Illinois
‘It’s a great opportunity for Truckie’: Jags’ star to join Minnesota United 19s
Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer star Andrew Heckenlaible has completed his high school career. After graduating early, Heckenlaible will leave on Monday to join the Minnesota United FC U19 Academy team. He'll spend the next six months playing against top-level talent before beginning his college career at St. Louis. "It's a great opportunity for … [Read more...] about ‘It’s a great opportunity for Truckie’: Jags’ star to join Minnesota United 19s
Centennial standouts Heckenlaible, Duax earn all-state honors from IHSSCA
Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer stars Andrew Heckenlaible and Ty Duax have received all-state honors from the Iowa High School Soccer Coaches Association. Heckenlaible, a junior forward, was named to the Class 4A first team. He racked up a team-high 12 goals and 31 points while helping the Jaguars to a 10-6 record and a trip to the Class 4A … [Read more...] about Centennial standouts Heckenlaible, Duax earn all-state honors from IHSSCA
Duax, Heckenlaible earn all-tournament honors for 2nd straight year
Ankeny Centennial standouts Ty Duax and Andrew Heckenlaible have been named to the all-tournament team at the boys' state soccer tournament for the second straight year. The junior duo was selected to the Class 4A squad following Saturday's championship game at Cownie Park. They were named to the 3A team a year ago. Duax and Heckenlaible helped … [Read more...] about Duax, Heckenlaible earn all-tournament honors for 2nd straight year
A FOGGY FINISH: Jaguars’ championship dreams end with 3-1 loss to Johnston
A magical postseason run for the Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team came to an end on a foggy night at Cownie Park. The 10th-ranked Jaguars held a 1-0 halftime lead before No. 2 Johnston rallied for a 3-1 victory in the Class 4A semifinals on Thursday at the state tournament. The Dragons (17-3) spoiled Centennial's bid to pull off a third consecutive … [Read more...] about A FOGGY FINISH: Jaguars’ championship dreams end with 3-1 loss to Johnston
‘Disrespected’ Centennial boys knock off No. 1 Valley to continue revenge tour
The Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team had plenty of motivation heading into Wednesday's Class 4A quarterfinal against top-ranked Valley. On Tuesday, the Tigers provided some additional bulletin board material. When the game was rescheduled for Wednesday after being postponed due to rain 24 hours earlier, Centennial coach Brian Duax said he learned … [Read more...] about ‘Disrespected’ Centennial boys knock off No. 1 Valley to continue revenge tour
Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Ty Duax, Ankeny Centennial boys’ soccer
Junior midfielder/forward Ty Duax is one of the captains for the 10th-ranked Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team. He helped the Jaguars to a 2-1 victory at No. 4 Waukee Northwest in a Class 4A substate final on Wednesday. Duax has racked up 20 points this season on seven goals and six assists. He has helped lead his team to a 9-5 record. Duax, the son … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Ty Duax, Ankeny Centennial boys’ soccer
‘We had a game plan, and it worked’: Jaguars knock off NW, advance to state
Andrew Heckenlaible and the Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer players got their revenge. Heckenlaible scored one goal and assisted on another to lead the 10th-ranked Jaguars to a 2-1 victory at No. 4 Waukee Northwest in a Class 4A substate final on Wednesday. Centennial (9-5) advanced to the state tournament for the third straight year. The Jaguars … [Read more...] about ‘We had a game plan, and it worked’: Jaguars knock off NW, advance to state
‘Uninspired’ Jaguars top C.B. Lincoln, advance to substate final vs. No. 4 NW
The Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team earned the rematch that it wanted. The 10th-ranked Jaguars posted a 3-1 victory over Council Bluffs Lincoln in a Class 4A substate semifinal on Monday at Waukee Northwest. They raised their record to 8-5 and advanced to Wednesday's substate final at No. 4 Northwest (14-3) at 7 p.m. The Wolves followed … [Read more...] about ‘Uninspired’ Jaguars top C.B. Lincoln, advance to substate final vs. No. 4 NW
‘We will regroup’: Jaguars close out regular season with loss to Waukee NW
Friday's game against visiting Waukee Northwest won't be the one that is going to define the 2023 season for the Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team. There are more important contests coming up, including a likely rematch against the Wolves in a Class 4A substate final. Fourth-ranked Northwest closed out the regular season with a 2-1 victory over the … [Read more...] about ‘We will regroup’: Jaguars close out regular season with loss to Waukee NW
Duax scores twice on PKs, leads Jaguars back from early deficit on Senior Night
The Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team celebrated its Senior Night on Tuesday with a 4-1 victory over visiting Southeast Polk. Ty Duax scored a pair of goals for the 10th-ranked Jaguars, who improved to 4-3 in the CIML Conference and 7-4 overall. No. 14 Southeast Polk's records fell to 1-6 and 8-8. The game pitted Centennial coach Brian Duax against … [Read more...] about Duax scores twice on PKs, leads Jaguars back from early deficit on Senior Night
Page records hat trick, leads Centennial boys to 8-1 victory over Perry
Logan Page recorded a hat trick to lead the ninth-ranked Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team to an 8-1 victory over visiting Perry in a non-conference game on Saturday. Page, a junior, entered the contest with just one goal on the season. But he found the net three times as the Jaguars raised their record to 5-4. Perry, the No. 11 team in Class 2A, … [Read more...] about Page records hat trick, leads Centennial boys to 8-1 victory over Perry
‘Uber athletic’ Johnston tops Jaguars, extends winning streak to 9 games
Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer coach Brian Duax thought his team was prepared for Johnston's athleticism. It turns out that the second-ranked Dragons were even better than he expected. Johnston extended its winning streak to nine games with a 5-1 victory at No. 9 Centennial on Tuesday. It was the most goals ever allowed by the Jaguars under … [Read more...] about ‘Uber athletic’ Johnston tops Jaguars, extends winning streak to 9 games
WAKE-UP CALL: Benched starters lead Jaguars to 3-0 triumph at Waukee
The Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team took the field for Friday's game at Waukee with a lineup that featured several new starters. Coach Brian Duax benched some of his best players following the fourth-ranked Jaguars' 2-1 loss at No. 6 Valley on Tuesday. "We have not been as excited in our play throughout the course of the year," Duax said. "Being … [Read more...] about WAKE-UP CALL: Benched starters lead Jaguars to 3-0 triumph at Waukee
‘We had a lot of chances’: Jaguars dominate but suffer 2-1 loss at Valley
The sport of soccer can be a cruel game sometimes. "You can be the better side all the way through and still lose," said Ankeny Centennial boys' coach Brian Duax. Duax made that comment following the fourth-ranked Jaguars' 2-1 loss at No. 6 Valley on Tuesday. His team dominated much of the game, but still went home with a defeat. "We had a lot of … [Read more...] about ‘We had a lot of chances’: Jaguars dominate but suffer 2-1 loss at Valley
Ex-Ankeny defender Kwarteng finds new home on Jaguars’ back line
Senior defender Kwaku Kwarteng was expected to play a major role this season for the Ankeny boys' soccer team. Now, he's doing just that for the Hawks' crosstown rival. Kwarteng transferred to Ankeny Centennial earlier this month and has played in the fourth-ranked Jaguars' last three games, including Tuesday's 2-1 loss at No. 6 Valley. He cited an … [Read more...] about Ex-Ankeny defender Kwarteng finds new home on Jaguars’ back line
Centennial boys end two-game skid with 8-0 victory over Bellevue West
After dropping two straight games against elite opponents, Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer coach Brian Duax said his team can grow from those experiences. The fourth-ranked Jaguars found themselves in a different situation on Saturday. Centennial got goals from eight different players and rolled to an 8-0 victory over an outmanned squad from Bellevue … [Read more...] about Centennial boys end two-game skid with 8-0 victory over Bellevue West
‘They were crazy good’: Omaha Skutt Catholic hands Jaguars a 2-1 defeat
Coming off a 4-3 loss at top-ranked Dowling Catholic on Tuesday, the No. 4 Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team tackled another huge challenge just 48 hours later. The Jaguars traveled to Omaha on Thursday to face perennial Nebraska powerhouse Skutt Catholic and came away with a 2-1 loss in the non-conference game. "They were arguably the best team … [Read more...] about ‘They were crazy good’: Omaha Skutt Catholic hands Jaguars a 2-1 defeat
‘It was a good chess match’: Top-ranked Dowling boys edge No. 4 Jaguars, 4-3
Despite suffering its first loss of the season, the Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team can take a lot of positives away from Tuesday's game at Dowling Catholic. The top-ranked Maroons got a hat trick from Jonathan Mendez to beat No. 4 Centennial, 4-3, in their CIML Conference opener. They improved to 3-0 overall, while the Jaguars' records dropped to 1-1 … [Read more...] about ‘It was a good chess match’: Top-ranked Dowling boys edge No. 4 Jaguars, 4-3