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Centennial boys fall to Bettendorf, then win shootout against Iowa City High

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team tuned up for Tuesday's showdown against Ankeny by splitting a pair of games on Saturday in Iowa City. The third-ranked Jaguars suffered a 2-1 loss to No. 2 Bettendorf before defeating No. 6 Iowa City High, 3-2, in a shootout. "I thought we were the better side in both games," said Centennial coach Brian Duax, … [Read more...] about Centennial boys fall to Bettendorf, then win shootout against Iowa City High

No. 1 Valley dominates 2nd half, rolls to 4-0 win over No. 3 Jaguars

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A battle between two undefeated boys' soccer teams turned into a lopsided affair during the second half of Thursday's game at Ankeny Centennial. After holding a 1-0 lead at halftime, top-ranked Valley erupted for three more goals in the final 40 minutes and cruised to a 4-0 victory over the No. 3 Jaguars. "It's a tough one for us, but I think it's an … [Read more...] about No. 1 Valley dominates 2nd half, rolls to 4-0 win over No. 3 Jaguars

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Nolan Johnson, Ankeny Centennial boys’ soccer

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Nolan Johnson of the Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team is the Ankeny Fanatic Sub of the Week sponsored by Blimpie. The senior has helped Centennial to an 8-0 record and a No. 3 ranking in Class 3A. The Jaguars posted a 3-0 victory at Southeast Polk on Tuesday to remain unbeaten. Centennial will host No. 1 Valley on Thursday. … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Nolan Johnson, Ankeny Centennial boys’ soccer

Jaguars record their 5th shutout, will host No. 1 Valley next

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A strong wind helped the Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team to a victory in its CIML Central Conference opener on Tuesday at Southeast Polk. With the wind at their backs, the third-ranked Jaguars scored three goals in the last 17 minutes of the first half. They went on to defeat the Rams, 3-0. "There was a stiff breeze going toward the one net," said … [Read more...] about Jaguars record their 5th shutout, will host No. 1 Valley next

Vincent’s goal lifts Jaguars to 1-0 victory over Dowling Catholic

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Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer coach Brian Duax expected Thursday's game against Dowling Catholic to be a defensive struggle. "We knew that Dowling was going to defend like crazy," Duax said. "That is their strength, and they're hard to break down and they were." The third-ranked Jaguars managed to score only one goal, but that was all they needed to … [Read more...] about Vincent’s goal lifts Jaguars to 1-0 victory over Dowling Catholic

Jaguars defeat 3 opponents at Iowa City West Invitational

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team will take a 3-0 record into Friday's game at Norwalk. The Jaguars won all three of their games at the blustery Iowa City West Invitational last weekend, beginning with a 1-0 shootout victory over defending Class 3A state champion Iowa City West on Friday. "Overall, it was a good learning weekend with good … [Read more...] about Jaguars defeat 3 opponents at Iowa City West Invitational

New team, but same goal for Centennial boys’ soccer coach

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Brian Duax still wants to win a state championship. Now, he'll be trying to accomplish that goal at Ankeny Centennial. The former Ankeny boys' soccer coach moved across town last summer to take over the Jaguars' program. He inherits a team that posted a 12-6 record a year ago, including a 2-3 mark in the CIML Central Conference. "The goals are … [Read more...] about New team, but same goal for Centennial boys’ soccer coach