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Pennington scores 4 goals, leads Jaguars past Marshalltown in season opener

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The Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team overcame the blustery conditions to open its season with a 10-0 victory over visiting Marshalltown in a CIML Iowa Conference game on Tuesday. The Jaguars built a 5-0 halftime lead, then added five more goals in the second half before the contest ended in the 59th minute due to the mercy rule. "When we were … [Read more...] about Pennington scores 4 goals, leads Jaguars past Marshalltown in season opener

Despite heavy losses to graduation, Centennial girls return wealth of talent

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Most girls' soccer teams would have a hard time replacing an all-stater like Elizabeth Overberg. Not to mention four other all-conference players in Cecilia Burroughs, Macy Epp, Aly Jumper and Meghan White. But Ankeny Centennial still returns a wealth of talent from last year's team that posted an 18-3 record and handed eventual Class 3A state champion … [Read more...] about Despite heavy losses to graduation, Centennial girls return wealth of talent

A TWO-WAY STREET: Centennial senior to play basketball, soccer at Simpson

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Ankeny Centennial senior Elle Street wanted to play basketball in college. She also wanted to play soccer. Luckily for her, she didn't have to make a choice. Street has verbally committed to play both sports for Simpson College next year. She announced her decision via Twitter on Monday. "I mainly kept my options open so I was looking at just … [Read more...] about A TWO-WAY STREET: Centennial senior to play basketball, soccer at Simpson

Ex-Jaguars Gray, Overberg help Gophers to 1-0 victory over Ubben, Drake

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Back in 2018, Megan Gray and Tori Ubben played key roles as the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team captured the Class 3A state title. On Thursday at Drake Stadium, the former teammates found themselves on opposite sides of the pitch. Gray and another former Centennial star--Elizabeth Overberg--helped visiting Minnesota to a 1-0 victory over Ubben's … [Read more...] about Ex-Jaguars Gray, Overberg help Gophers to 1-0 victory over Ubben, Drake

Overberg named to United Soccer Coaches All-North Region team

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Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer standout Elizabeth Overberg has earned all-region honors from United Soccer Coaches. Overberg was named to the 2021 USC Spring Girls High School All-North Region team. She was one of only two Iowans to make the squad. Overberg, a senior midfielder, scored 22 goals and had six assists while leading Centennial to an 18-3 … [Read more...] about Overberg named to United Soccer Coaches All-North Region team

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Grace Meador, Ankeny Centennial girls’ soccer

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Senior forward Grace Meador helped the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team to an 18-3 record this season. The Jaguars reached the Class 3A semifinals before dropping a 2-1 decision to eventual champion Valley on June 9 at Cownie Soccer Park. Meador finished the season with four goals and six assists. "Grace was amazing for this team on so many … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Grace Meador, Ankeny Centennial girls’ soccer

Christmann, Gibson, Overberg, Kovacs, Macke earn IGCA all-state honors

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Five girls' soccer standouts from Ankeny have received all-state honors from the Iowa Girls' Coaches Association. Senior forward Rachael Christmann and junior defender Eden Gibson of Ankeny were both named to the Class 3A all-state first team along with senior midfielder Elizabeth Overberg and junior defender Courtney Kovacs of Ankeny Centennial. Junior … [Read more...] about Christmann, Gibson, Overberg, Kovacs, Macke earn IGCA all-state honors

‘It was just a huge barrage’: Valley’s relentless attacks end Jaguars’ season

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A deep and talented roster usually gives the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team an advantage over most of its opponents. But the Jaguars' foe on Wednesday in the Class 3A semifinals at the state tournament was not your average team. Top-ranked Valley relied on a wave of substitutions to wear down No. 5 Centennial on a hot and humid afternoon at … [Read more...] about ‘It was just a huge barrage’: Valley’s relentless attacks end Jaguars’ season

EEEEEEEEEEELATION!: Jaguars avenge loss to Dowling on Overberg’s goals

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When the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team reeled off 12 consecutive victories earlier this season, the Jaguars appeared to be headed toward a No. 1 seed in the Class 3A state tournament. Then came a 2-1 loss at Dowling Catholic in a shootout on May 18 that dropped Centennial from No. 1 to No. 5 in the final Class 3A rankings. "It gave us a lot of … [Read more...] about EEEEEEEEEEELATION!: Jaguars avenge loss to Dowling on Overberg’s goals

Jaguars earn another trip to state, will get rematch against No. 4 Dowling

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A year ago at this time, Elizabeth Overberg didn't get a chance to play in the girls' state soccer tournament. The Ankeny Centennial senior didn't want to let her final opportunity go to waste. Overberg and fellow senior Macy Epp each had a goal and an assist to lead fifth-ranked Centennial to a 3-0 victory over visiting Cedar Falls in a Class 3A … [Read more...] about Jaguars earn another trip to state, will get rematch against No. 4 Dowling

‘We were just firing on all cylinders’: Jaguars cruise to win in regional opener

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The Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team needs to win five games to capture the Class 3A state title. The next four might not be as easy as Wednesday's 10-0 victory over visiting Marshalltown in a regional semifinal. "Marshalltown put everything they could into the game," Centennial coach Chris Allen said on the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast on … [Read more...] about ‘We were just firing on all cylinders’: Jaguars cruise to win in regional opener

White leads the way as Centennial girls top S.E. Polk in regular-season finale

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The Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team closed out the regular season on Monday with a 3-0 victory in a non-conference game at Southeast Polk. The fifth-ranked Jaguars improved to 15-2. They posted their 12th shutout of the year. "It was a really good team win," said Centennial coach Chris Allen. "Our pass accuracy has really started to improve which … [Read more...] about White leads the way as Centennial girls top S.E. Polk in regular-season finale

Jaguars regroup at halftime for 3-1 win over Urbandale on Senior Night

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It took awhile for the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team to find the net Friday during its Senior Night game against visiting Urbandale. After a scoreless first half, the fifth-ranked Jaguars took control in the second half and posted a 3-1 victory in the non-conference game. They improved to 14-2 on the season, while the J-Hawks' record dropped to … [Read more...] about Jaguars regroup at halftime for 3-1 win over Urbandale on Senior Night

Dowling girls snap Jaguars’ shutout, winning streaks with 2-1 victory in PKs

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The shutout streak for the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team came to an end on Tuesday. And so did the Jaguars' winning streak. Top-ranked Centennial gave up its first goal since April 13 on a deflection and eventually lost at No. 5 Dowling Catholic, 2-1, in a shootout. The Jaguars (13-2) had won 12 straight games, including the last 11 by … [Read more...] about Dowling girls snap Jaguars’ shutout, winning streaks with 2-1 victory in PKs

Jaguars suffer some shooting woes, but their shutout streak continues

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A stout defense gives the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team a little margin for error at the other end of the field. That fact was proven on Saturday as the top-ranked Jaguars posted a pair of victories at the Council Bluffs Lincoln Invitational, despite missing 51 of their 55 shots on the day. Centennial opened the tournament with a 3-0 triumph … [Read more...] about Jaguars suffer some shooting woes, but their shutout streak continues

Jaguars extend shutout streak, will face No. 7 Council Bluffs Lincoln Saturday

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The shutout streak for the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team has now lasted more than a month. The top-ranked Jaguars posted a 3-0 victory over visiting Mason City in their CIML Iowa Conference finale on Friday. It was the team's 10th straight win and its ninth consecutive shutout. Centennial has not allowed a goal since giving up one with about 5 … [Read more...] about Jaguars extend shutout streak, will face No. 7 Council Bluffs Lincoln Saturday

Porter named MaxPreps/United Soccer High School State Player of the Week

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Ankeny Centennial sophomore Averi Porter was named the MaxPreps/United Soccer High School State Player of the Week for Iowa for the seven-day period that ended on May 2. Porter helped the top-ranked Jaguars to a 3-0 record that week. She had a hat trick and an assist in a 12-0 victory over Fort Dodge on April 27, then added two more goals in a 3-0 win … [Read more...] about Porter named MaxPreps/United Soccer High School State Player of the Week

No. 1 Centennial girls roll to 10-0 win over East for their 8th straight shutout

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After taking over the No. 1 spot in the latest Class 3A rankings, the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team rolled to another impressive victory on Friday. The Jaguars routed Des Moines East, 10-0, in a non-conference game at Cownie Park. They raised their record to 10-1, while the Scarlets fell to 3-9. It was the eighth consecutive shutout for … [Read more...] about No. 1 Centennial girls roll to 10-0 win over East for their 8th straight shutout