Ankeny Centennial junior Olivia Kroska is headed to the Mile High City in the fall of 2025. Kroska, a midfielder, has committed to play Division I soccer for the University of Denver. "I looked at quite a few schools, and they were all in different areas," said Kroska. "It was a little hard at first to wrap my head around being so far away from family … [Read more...] about ‘I can’t wait for this next chapter!’: Jaguars’ Kroska to play soccer at Denver
Girls' Soccer
‘I’m extremely blessed’: Centennial’s Lewis to play soccer at Rockhurst
Ankeny Centennial senior Avery Lewis has committed to play soccer at Rockhurst University, an NCAA Division II school in Kansas City. Lewis, a midfielder, announced her decision Thursday on social media. "I'm extremely blessed to announce my commitment to play soccer and further my education at Rockhurst University!" Lewis tweeted on X. "Thank you to … [Read more...] about ‘I’m extremely blessed’: Centennial’s Lewis to play soccer at Rockhurst
‘It just didn’t go our way’: Defending state champs bow out with 2-0 loss to NW
The Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer players wore state tournament t-shirts with the motto "Leave it on the field" printed on the back of them. That's exactly what the eighth-ranked Jaguars did on Wednesday at Cownie Park. Defending champion Centennial closed out its season with a 2-0 loss to No. 1 Waukee Northwest in a Class 3A quarterfinal at the … [Read more...] about ‘It just didn’t go our way’: Defending state champs bow out with 2-0 loss to NW
Ankeny girls fall to Dowling, while Jags tumble to Waukee NW in 3A quarters
The season came to an end on Wednesday afternoon for both the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer teams at Cownie Park. The second-ranked Hawkettes dropped a 1-0 decision to No. 7 Dowling Catholic in a Class 3A quarterfinal at the state tournament. The Maroons (11-6) avenged an earlier 2-0 loss to Ankeny (12-4-1). Lauren McCoy scored the … [Read more...] about Ankeny girls fall to Dowling, while Jags tumble to Waukee NW in 3A quarters
Jaguars shut down Bettendorf star, advance to state tourney with 2-0 win
Maybe now Chris Allen can get some rest. The Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer coach had a few sleepless nights this week trying to figure out how to slow down Bettendorf forward Carson Bohonek. It turns out the Jaguars were up for the challenge. Bohonek was held scoreless and eighth-ranked Centennial earned another trip to the Class 3A state … [Read more...] about Jaguars shut down Bettendorf star, advance to state tourney with 2-0 win