The Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team won't have to wait long to get back onto the field. After dropping a 4-3 decision at Urbandale in their season opener on Thursday, the Jaguars will head to Iowa City West on Friday for three more contests this weekend. "It was not the start we were hoping for, but lots of good things came out of the game," said … [Read more...] about ‘We made many mistakes’: Jaguars open season with 4-3 loss at Urbandale
Boys' Soccer
Expectations remain high for Jaguars despite heavy losses from last year
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
‘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