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Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Elizabeth Overberg, ACHS girls’ soccer

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Senior midfielder Elizabeth Overberg has helped the second-ranked Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team to an 8-1 record. She has racked up eight goals and four assists. Overberg has committed to play for Minnesota next year. She was named to the all-state second team as a sophomore in 2019, when she had six goals and five assists while helping her team to … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Elizabeth Overberg, ACHS girls’ soccer

Centennial girls blank pair of opponents at Tournament of Champions

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It's been nearly three weeks since the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team has allowed a goal. The second-ranked Jaguars extended their shutout streak to six straight games on Friday with a pair of clean sheets in the Tournament of Champions at Burlington. They posted a 6-0 victory over Dunlap (Ill.) before defeating Davenport Assumption, 3-0, for their … [Read more...] about Centennial girls blank pair of opponents at Tournament of Champions

Fort Dodge’s misery continues with 12-0 loss to No. 2 Centennial girls

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It's been a rough season for the Fort Dodge girls' soccer team. A trip to Ankeny Centennial on Tuesday night wasn't what the Dodgers needed. The second-ranked Jaguars scored 12 goals in the first 40 minutes to post a 12-0 victory in the CIML Iowa Conference game. They improved their records to 3-0 in the league and 6-1 overall. It was the conference … [Read more...] about Fort Dodge’s misery continues with 12-0 loss to No. 2 Centennial girls

‘The ball was shared around the field’: Jaguars erupt for 11 goals in 40 minutes

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After struggling to find the net on Monday, the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team didn't have that problem 24 hours later. The Jaguars scored 11 goals in the first half to defeat host Ottumwa, 11-0, in a non-conference game on Tuesday. The contest ended at halftime via the mercy rule. "It was kind of the opposite of our game against Ames (on … [Read more...] about ‘The ball was shared around the field’: Jaguars erupt for 11 goals in 40 minutes

Overberg’s goal lifts Centennial girls to 1-0 victory over Little Cyclones

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Elizabeth Overberg was trying to set up one of her Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer teammates for a go-ahead goal. She ended up scoring the goal herself. The senior midfielder found the net for her team-leading fourth goal of the season to give the Jaguars a 1-0 victory over visiting Ames on Monday. "I saw my outside forward creeping in, so I knew … [Read more...] about Overberg’s goal lifts Centennial girls to 1-0 victory over Little Cyclones

‘The girls ended up taking care of business’: Jaguars win via mercy rule

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After playing three consecutive games that went down to the wire, the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team needed a breather. The Jaguars got one on Friday night. Centennial traveled to Marshalltown for its CIML Iowa Conference opener and rolled to a 10-0 victory over the Bobcats. The game ended early via the 10-goal mercy rule when Macie Langstraat … [Read more...] about ‘The girls ended up taking care of business’: Jaguars win via mercy rule

‘The kids really bought in’: Jaguars make changes, respond with win over Valley

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On paper, the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team appeared to be the underdog in Tuesday's game at Valley. The Jaguars responded with a 2-1 victory over an opponent that had won its first three games by a combined margin of 21-0. "It was a big win, and an important one as well," said Centennial coach Chris Allen. "It was an opportunity to kind of buy … [Read more...] about ‘The kids really bought in’: Jaguars make changes, respond with win over Valley

‘The wind was really a factor’: Pleasant Valley rallies for 3-2 win over Jaguars

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Pleasant Valley proved to be a formidable foe for the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team on Saturday. The wind turned out to be an adversary as well. With the wind at their backs, the Spartans scored two goals in the second half to rally for a 3-2 victory over Centennial. The game was part of the inaugural Ankeny and Centennial Crosstown … [Read more...] about ‘The wind was really a factor’: Pleasant Valley rallies for 3-2 win over Jaguars

Jaguars rally past Waverly-Shell Rock, give Allen his 100th career victory

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Chris Allen's 100th career coaching victory at Ankeny Centennial turned out to be a memorable one. The Jaguars rallied from a 1-0 halftime deficit to beat Waverly-Shell Rock, 3-2, in a non-conference girls' soccer game on Friday. The season opener was part of the inaugural Ankeny and Centennial Crosstown Invitational. "It feels really good," said … [Read more...] about Jaguars rally past Waverly-Shell Rock, give Allen his 100th career victory

No. 6 Centennial girls to rely heavily on senior duo of Gustafson, Guan

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The Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team is ranked sixth in Class 2A in the preseason rankings. The Jaguars will find out on Tuesday if they deserve that ranking when they open the season at No. 4 Valley. "I think the girls have done a really nice job at adapting to my way of coaching and practice," said Centennial coach Armando Espinosa. "I guess we … [Read more...] about No. 6 Centennial girls to rely heavily on senior duo of Gustafson, Guan

‘We have the opportunity to be quite formidable’: Jaguars boast depth, speed

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Making up for lost time is one of the goals for the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team. The Jaguars reached the semifinals of the Class 3A state tournament in 2019 before the 2020 season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. "We want to be playing soccer on absolutely every date possible," said Centennial coach Chris Allen. "We want to pass on … [Read more...] about ‘We have the opportunity to be quite formidable’: Jaguars boast depth, speed

Ankeny Fanatic announces its all-time Ankeny girls’ soccer team

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When the Ankeny girls' soccer program began in 1996, the Hawkettes didn't immediately find success. Ankeny struggled in its first three seasons, going a combined 12-33-1 under coach Rhonda Fors. However, Fors turned the program around in 1999, guiding the Hawkettes to a 12-7 record for their first winning season. Since then, the Ankeny program … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic announces its all-time Ankeny girls’ soccer team

Ankeny’s Reynolds, Centennial’s Hron to play soccer at Simpson College

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Two more Ankeny-area soccer players have decided to spend the next four years in Indianola. Ankeny senior Ben Reynolds has committed to play for Simpson College. He joins his teammate Colby Cheney, who previously committed to the Storm. "The fact that I already knew Colby was going to Simpson helped me in knowing that I would be going along with a … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Reynolds, Centennial’s Hron to play soccer at Simpson College

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Carlie Jensen, Ankeny Centennial girls’ soccer

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Senior midfielder Carlie Jensen is one of the top returning players for the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team. She helped the Jaguars to a 16-4 record last year and was named to the all-tournament team after the Jaguars reached the Class 3A semifinals. Jensen led the team with 10 goals and eight assists. She was selected to the Class 3A all-state … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Carlie Jensen, Ankeny Centennial girls’ soccer

Centennial soccer player Hall decides to join women’s rowing team at Iowa

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Jaecee Hall wasn't ready to give up her athletic career. An opportunity to join the University of Iowa women's rowing team was just what she needed. The Ankeny Centennial soccer player committed on Monday to become a member of the Hawkeyes' program in the fall. "I'm a super competitive person, and I didn't want to stop playing sports," said Hall. "I … [Read more...] about Centennial soccer player Hall decides to join women’s rowing team at Iowa

Ankeny, Centennial soccer stars earn all-state honors from IGCA

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The Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer teams each placed four players on the Iowa Girls' Coaches Association's all-state teams. Senior Chloee Kooker and junior Ashley Harrington of Ankeny were both named to the Class 3A first team along with Centennial seniors Olivia Wee and Allie Wyckoff. Senior Olivia Sharar and junior Brenny Frederick of Ankeny … [Read more...] about Ankeny, Centennial soccer stars earn all-state honors from IGCA

Revive Clinic and Spa Preps of the Week: Olivia Sharar and Allie Wyckoff, soccer

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Senior Olivia Sharar was named to the all-tournament team after helping the Ankeny girls' soccer team to the Class 3A state title on Saturday. She scored six goals and had seven assists as the Hawkettes posted an 18-4 record this season. Senior Allie Wyckoff helped Ankeny Centennial to a 16-4 mark, including a trip to the Class 3A semifinals. The defender … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Preps of the Week: Olivia Sharar and Allie Wyckoff, soccer

Centennial’s Allen receives Golden Plaque of Distinction award from IGHSAU

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Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer coach Chris Allen is the 2019 recipient of the Iowa Girls' High School Athletic Union’s Soccer Golden Plaque of Distinction award. He was honored prior to the start of the Class 3A state championship game on Saturday. The IGHSAU Golden Plaque of Distinction is awarded to the Iowa coach who has demonstrated a successful … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Allen receives Golden Plaque of Distinction award from IGHSAU