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Jaguars defeat Ames as Pezzetti scores game’s only goal off assist by Poskevich

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For the second time in four days, one goal proved to be enough for the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team. Freshman Kayle Pezzetti scored off an assist from Grace Poskevich at the 30:49 mark to give the third-ranked Jaguars a 1-0 victory at No. 12 Ames in a non-conference game on Monday. "I thought that over the whole entire game we played really … [Read more...] about Jaguars defeat Ames as Pezzetti scores game’s only goal off assist by Poskevich

Jaguars outlast Waukee girls on Jackson’s goal, Litchfield’s big save in final minutes

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Two of the top girls' soccer teams in Class 3A appeared to be headed toward a scoreless draw on Friday night at Timberline Middle School. With less than 12 minutes remaining, third-ranked Ankeny Centennial had been unable to solve Waukee goalkeeper Morgan Lowry--who seemed to be on the verge of recording another clean sheet. Just one week earlier, … [Read more...] about Jaguars outlast Waukee girls on Jackson’s goal, Litchfield’s big save in final minutes

‘We put everything on the line’: Jaguars roll to 7-0 victory over No. 12 Mason City

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After a long weekend in Bettendorf, the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team showed no signs of fatigue on Monday night. The third-ranked Jaguars scored three goals in the first 11 minutes and went on to defeat No. 12 Mason City, 7-0, in a non-conference game at Northview. "I am proud of the level we played at coming out of a three-game weekend," said … [Read more...] about ‘We put everything on the line’: Jaguars roll to 7-0 victory over No. 12 Mason City

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Evie Boyle, Ankeny Centennial girls’ soccer

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Senior defender Evie Boyle has scored a pair of goals while helping the third-ranked Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team to a 7-1-1 record this season. The Jaguars went 2-0-1 this weekend at the Tournament of Champions in Bettendorf, capped off by a 2-2 draw against Middleton (Wis.) on Saturday. Boyle had an assist on Friday as Centennial opened the … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Evie Boyle, Ankeny Centennial girls’ soccer

‘It was definitely a turning point’: Jaguars finish 2-0-1 at Tournament of Champions

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After rallying from a two-goal deficit, the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team was more than happy to settle for a draw in its final game at the Tournament of Champions on Saturday at Bettendorf. The third-ranked Jaguars overcame a 2-0 deficit against Middleton (Wis.) with goals by Gaby Berger and Grace Poskevich. When time expired at the end of … [Read more...] about ‘It was definitely a turning point’: Jaguars finish 2-0-1 at Tournament of Champions

‘We didn’t play our game in the first half’: Jaguars dig early hole in 2-1 loss at Valley

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It took only 12 seconds for the Valley girls' soccer team to take the lead for good in Tuesday's showdown against visiting Ankeny Centennial. The second-ranked Tigers got an early goal from Bryn Kenworthy off an assist by Olivia Rotich, added another goal later in the first half and then held on for a 2-1 victory over No. 3 Centennial. "We didn't play … [Read more...] about ‘We didn’t play our game in the first half’: Jaguars dig early hole in 2-1 loss at Valley

‘She just continues to get better’: Postma’s goal lifts Centennial girls past Hawkettes

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It's been a long road back from an ACL injury for Ankeny Centennial's Mady Postma. All the hard work has paid off for the junior midfielder. Postma scored the game's only goal on a header in the 54th minute to give the third-ranked Jaguars a 1-0 victory over No. 5 Ankeny in a CIML Conference girls' soccer showdown on Thursday at Northview … [Read more...] about ‘She just continues to get better’: Postma’s goal lifts Centennial girls past Hawkettes

Becker’s late goal allows Centennial girls to stay unbeaten with 2-1 win at Dowling

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Ankeny Centennial's Emmarie Becker found herself in the right place at the right time on Tuesday night. Becker scored the go-ahead goal off a throw-in by Evie Boyle late in the second half to give the third-ranked Jaguars a 2-1 victory at Dowling Catholic in a CIML Conference girls' soccer game. "Evie had a great throw into the box, and Dowling didn’t … [Read more...] about Becker’s late goal allows Centennial girls to stay unbeaten with 2-1 win at Dowling

‘I feel like our team dominated’: Jags rout Urbandale as Litchfield sets school record

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The third-ranked Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team opened CIML Conference play with a 5-0 victory over visiting Urbandale on Friday. Rebecca Flick had a goal and an assist for the Jaguars, who raised their overall record to 3-0. "It was a complete performance from the team," said Centennial coach Chris Allen. "We were dangerous in the attacking … [Read more...] about ‘I feel like our team dominated’: Jags rout Urbandale as Litchfield sets school record

‘I’m just really proud of our team’: Jaguars beat C.R. Prairie, Linn-Mar to open season

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(Story by Stephen McDaniel) With its original season opener against Iowa City West getting postponed, the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team didn’t get a chance to have a tune-up game before co-hosting the Crosstown Invitational this weekend. But that didn’t stop the third-ranked Jaguars from opening their season with a pair of victories over ranked … [Read more...] about ‘I’m just really proud of our team’: Jaguars beat C.R. Prairie, Linn-Mar to open season

Jaguars are No. 3, Hawkettes No. 5 in preseason Class 3A girls’ soccer rankings

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The Iowa Girls' High School Athletic Union has announced its preseason soccer rankings, and it's no surprise that the CIML Conference once again dominates the top of the Class 3A list. Defending state champion Waukee Northwest begins the season where it left off last year--in the No. 1 spot. The Wolves are one of six CIML schools ranked among the top … [Read more...] about Jaguars are No. 3, Hawkettes No. 5 in preseason Class 3A girls’ soccer rankings

‘We will need to be resilient’: Jaguars gear up for another tough road of CIML foes

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It won't be easy for the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team to replace the leadership from players like Maddison Balashaitis, Olivia Kroska and Ava Martin on last year's squad. Those three standouts all graduated after leading the Jaguars to a 15-4-2 record and a trip to the Class 3A semifinals in 2025. They are now playing at the collegiate … [Read more...] about ‘We will need to be resilient’: Jaguars gear up for another tough road of CIML foes

‘I can’t wait to play with her again!’: Jags’ Litchfield to join Balashaitis at CSP in ’27

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Junior goalkeeper Rylee Litchfield of Ankeny Centennial has verbally committed to play for the Concordia St. Paul women's soccer team in 2027. Litchfield will be reunited with former Centennial teammate Maddison Balashaitis, who is a freshman defender on the squad. Balashaitis helped the Golden Bears to a 12-3-5 record last fall. "Maddison has always … [Read more...] about ‘I can’t wait to play with her again!’: Jags’ Litchfield to join Balashaitis at CSP in ’27

‘I can’t wait to be up there this fall!’: Jags’ Becker commits to play for St. Olaf

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Ankeny Centennial midfielder Emmarie Becker has verbally committed to play for the women's soccer team at St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minn. Becker said head coach Molly Fiedler and assistant coach John Moening played a pivotal role in her decision. "I looked at a lot of schools from all over the country throughout my recruitment process, but … [Read more...] about ‘I can’t wait to be up there this fall!’: Jags’ Becker commits to play for St. Olaf

‘I truly believe it’s the perfect fit for me’: Centennial’s Gray to play for MSU Mankato

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Junior defender Kenna Gray of Ankeny Centennial has verbally committed to play soccer for Minnesota State University in Mankato. The Mavericks reached the second round of this year's NCAA Division II tournament before losing to Washburn in penalty kicks. Last year, MSU was the national runner-up. Former Centennial star Courtney Kovacs completed her … [Read more...] about ‘I truly believe it’s the perfect fit for me’: Centennial’s Gray to play for MSU Mankato

Centennial defender Boyle commits to play soccer at Southwest Minnesota St.

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Ankeny Centennial senior defender Evie Boyle will continue her soccer career at Southwest Minnesota State. Boyle has verbally committed to play for the Mustangs, an NCAA Division II program located in Marshall, Minn. They compete in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference. "I'm so excited to continue my soccer and academic career at Southwest … [Read more...] about Centennial defender Boyle commits to play soccer at Southwest Minnesota St.

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Emmarie Becker, Centennial girls’ soccer

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Junior midfielder Emmarie Becker helped the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team to a 15-4-2 record this season. The Jaguars advanced to the Class 3A semifinals of last week's state tournament before dropping a 2-1 decision to Linn-Mar (Marion) at the Lied Recreation Fields in Ames. Becker scored five goals and had four assists on the season. She scored … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Emmarie Becker, Centennial girls’ soccer

Centennial standouts Balashaitis, Martin named to Class 3A all-tournament team

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Seniors Maddison Balashaitis and Ava Martin of the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team were both named to the Class 3A all-tournament team on Saturday at the Cyclone Sports Complex in Ames. Balashaitis, a defender, was selected to the squad for the second straight year. She scored a goal and also converted a penalty kick in the shootout in the Jaguars' … [Read more...] about Centennial standouts Balashaitis, Martin named to Class 3A all-tournament team