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‘He’s a really special player’: Obia’s hat trick leads Valley boys past Jaguars

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Valley's Jaren Obia is one of the state's top boys' soccer players. He's even better when he's getting some help. Obia had a hat trick on Tuesday to lead the Tigers to a 4-2 victory over visiting Ankeny Centennial. The Jaguars' record dropped to 1-2 on the season. Centennial coach Brian Duax praised Obia, but said that his team gave the Valley star … [Read more...] about ‘He’s a really special player’: Obia’s hat trick leads Valley boys past Jaguars

‘We learned a lot about ourselves’: Jags top C.R. Washington, fall to I.C. West

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If nothing else, the Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team is now battle-tested. The Jaguars opened their season on Saturday by splitting a pair of games in eastern Iowa. They posted a 1-0 victory over Cedar Rapids Washington before dropping a 2-0 decision to host Iowa City West. "We traveled with 21 guys, and we were down to 17 by the time we played … [Read more...] about ‘We learned a lot about ourselves’: Jags top C.R. Washington, fall to I.C. West

Scrimmage between Centennial, Johnston boys ends with a shootout

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It was only a scrimmage, but the Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team showed a lot of spunk Friday in its exhibition game against visiting Johnston. The Dragons jumped out to a 3-0 lead before Centennial rallied to forge a 4-4 tie at the end of regulation. Johnston then prevailed in a shootout, 5-4. "I didn't know what to expect after basically a … [Read more...] about Scrimmage between Centennial, Johnston boys ends with a shootout

Jaguars return several players from 2019 team that posted 13-4 record

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Brian Duax won't have to wait much longer to see if the potential that his Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team has comes to fruition. The Jaguars will play their first game in nearly two years when they open the season against visiting Johnston on March 26. "It feels great to be back at it," said Duax. "The excitement is super high. We are still taking … [Read more...] about Jaguars return several players from 2019 team that posted 13-4 record

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Roland Agyeman, Centennial boys’ soccer

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Roland Agyeman is a senior on the Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team. He would have been one of the Jaguars' top returning players this season. Agyeman started 10 games for Centennial a year ago. He helped the Jaguars to a 13-4 record. Here is some inside info on Agyeman: How are you dealing with the pandemic? Are you getting used to the "new … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Roland Agyeman, Centennial boys’ soccer

Centennial’s Vincent to play soccer, study architecture at Drury University

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Ankeny Centennial senior Cole Vincent didn't think he'd be able to play soccer at the collegiate level. He was wrong. Vincent has committed to play for Drury University, an NCAA Division II school located in Springfield, Mo. "Growing up I've always wanted to pursue a career as an architect," said Vincent. "This made playing college soccer difficult … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Vincent to play soccer, study architecture at Drury University

Raineri named to all-state first team; Pritchard, Overberg also honored

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Ankeny boys' soccer standout Kolby Raineri has been named to the Class 3A all-state first team by the Iowa High School Soccer Coaches Association. Raineri, a senior midfielder, led the Hawks to a 12-7 record, including a third trip to the Class 3A state tournament in the last four years. He scored 14 goals and had 17 assists this season. Three other … [Read more...] about Raineri named to all-state first team; Pritchard, Overberg also honored

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Emmanuel Reichart, Centennial boys’ soccer

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Emmanuel Reichart is a member of the Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team. The freshman helped the Jaguars to a 13-4 record this season. He played in 15 games, including nine starts, and had one assist. "Emmanuel brought toughness and determination to our team every time he stepped on the field," said Centennial coach Brian Duax. "His desire to play … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Emmanuel Reichart, Centennial boys’ soccer

Jaguars’ season ends with stunning loss to S.E. Polk in double overtime

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The season came to a stunning end for the Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team. The fourth-ranked Jaguars lost to visiting Southeast Polk, 1-0, in a Class 3A substate semifinal on Wednesday. The Rams scored the game-winning goal in double overtime. Centennial closed out the season with a 13-4 record. The Jaguars had rolled to an 8-2 victory at Southeast … [Read more...] about Jaguars’ season ends with stunning loss to S.E. Polk in double overtime

Motivated Jaguars topple Urbandale, claim outright Central Conference crown

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team didn't want to stew over a loss for 11 days. Thanks to a solid performance in Friday's showdown against visiting Urbandale, the Jaguars won't have to. Fifth-ranked Centennial posted a 2-0 victory over the No. 6 J-Hawks in the regular-season finale for both teams. Combined with No. 14 Ankeny's win over No. 15 … [Read more...] about Motivated Jaguars topple Urbandale, claim outright Central Conference crown

Substate soccer pairings announced for Hawks, Jaguars

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team won't have to leave its home field in order to qualify for the state tournament, while the road to Cownie Soccer Park for crosstown rival Ankeny will go through the state tournament venue. The fifth-ranked Jaguars (12-3) will host the last two rounds of the Class 3A Region 4 tournament, beginning with a semifinal … [Read more...] about Substate soccer pairings announced for Hawks, Jaguars

Ankeny Derby raises funds for Pinky Swear Foundation

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McKenna Riebkes will be the Kid Captain for Tuesday's Jag-Hawk soccer games at Ankeny Centennial. She will be honored before the girls' game at 6 p.m. McKenna, a Pinky Swear All Star, lives in Ankeny with her mom (Jaime), her dad (Addison) and her brother (Ashton). She is a 5-year-old girl who was diagnosed with Stage 3 neuroblastoma right before her … [Read more...] about Ankeny Derby raises funds for Pinky Swear Foundation

Crosstown rivals gear up for top-10 showdowns at Ankeny Derby

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Tuesday's Ankeny Derby will feature a pair of top-10 soccer showdowns at Ankeny Centennial. In the opener, the sixth-ranked Centennial girls' team (1-1, 8-3) will host No. 3 Ankeny (2-0, 10-2) at 6 p.m. It will be a rematch of last year's Class 3A championship game, which was won by the Jaguars, 3-2. "I'm sure Ankeny will be fired up and rightfully … [Read more...] about Crosstown rivals gear up for top-10 showdowns at Ankeny Derby

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Will Overberg, Centennial boys’ soccer

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Senior Will Overberg has led the fifth-ranked Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team to a 12-2 record. Overberg leads the Jaguars with 13 goals. He has also racked up six assists for a team-high 32 points. Here is some inside info on Overberg: Congratulations on an outstanding season thus far. What has been the highlight for you? Thanks! It's tough … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Will Overberg, Centennial boys’ soccer

Lineup changes pay off as Jaguars defeat Hoover for 12th win of season

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Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer coach Brian Duax recently moved his team's leading scorer, Will Overberg, to the Jaguars' defensive backfield. It might seem like an odd move, but Centennial has yet to give up an "earned goal" in the two games since Duax changed his lineup. On Thursday, the fifth-ranked Jaguars posted a 3-1 victory over No. 16 Des Moines … [Read more...] about Lineup changes pay off as Jaguars defeat Hoover for 12th win of season

Jaguars dominate Dowling Catholic, keep Central Conference title hopes alive

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The final score didn't reflect how Ankeny Centennial dominated Tuesday's boys' soccer game at Dowling Catholic. The fifth-ranked Jaguars came away with a 2-1 victory on a rainy night, handing No. 14 Dowling its fourth straight loss. "It was quite possibly the most convincing 2-1 game I've ever seen," said Centennial coach Brian Duax. "We gifted them … [Read more...] about Jaguars dominate Dowling Catholic, keep Central Conference title hopes alive

No. 7 Pleasant Valley snaps Centennial boys’ seven-game winning streak

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Two of the hottest boys' soccer teams in Class 3A collided on Saturday in Iowa City. It turned out to be a wake-up call for second-ranked Ankeny Centennial. The Jaguars dropped a 2-1 decision to No. 7 Pleasant Valley, ending their seven-game winning streak. The Spartans (9-1), meanwhile, have now won nine straight games since a season-opening loss to … [Read more...] about No. 7 Pleasant Valley snaps Centennial boys’ seven-game winning streak

Late goals by Overberg, Besic allow Jaguars to escape with 2-1 victory

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Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer coach Brian Duax was worried that his team might be overlooking Johnston. He was almost prophetic. The second-ranked Jaguars trailed for most of the game before scoring twice in the last 14 minutes to escape with a 2-1 victory on Tuesday at Centennial. "I had a feeling that the boys were overlooking Johnston because of … [Read more...] about Late goals by Overberg, Besic allow Jaguars to escape with 2-1 victory

Centennial soccer standouts to become future rivals on the pitch

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A quartet of seniors has led the Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team to a 9-1 record and a No. 2 ranking in Class 3A heading into Tuesday night's game against No. 11 Johnston. In the future, though, the longtime friends and teammates will become rivals on the pitch. Forward Will Overberg verbally committed last week to play for Luther College, while … [Read more...] about Centennial soccer standouts to become future rivals on the pitch