The odds of a Jag-Hawk rematch in the Class 3A championship game of the girls' state soccer tournament improved considerably on Thursday. Both fourth-ranked Ankeny Centennial and No. 6 Ankeny advanced to Friday's semifinals with victories at Cownie Soccer Complex. The Jaguars posted a 3-2 win over No. 5 Council Bluffs Lincoln, while the Hawkettes rolled … [Read more...] about Hawkettes, Jaguars advance to Friday’s all-CIML Class 3A semifinals
Girls' Soccer
Jaguars, Hawkettes gear up for rematches in Class 3A quarterfinals
The girls' Class 3A state soccer tournament has a familiar look to it. All eight qualifiers are back from last year's tournament. Even more amazing, all four of Thursday's quarterfinal games are rematches from 2018. Fourth-ranked Ankeny Centennial (15-3), the defending champion, will play No. 5 Council Bluffs Lincoln (16-2) at 4:15 p.m. on Field 8 at … [Read more...] about Jaguars, Hawkettes gear up for rematches in Class 3A quarterfinals
Jaguars survive ‘nerve-racking game’, reach state for 4th consecutive year
Qualifying for the state tournament never gets old for the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team. Achieving that goal, however, can sometimes be a little unsettling. The fourth-ranked Jaguars earned their fourth consecutive trip to the state tournament with a 2-0 victory over No. 15 Cedar Rapids Kennedy in a Class 3A regional final on Monday at … [Read more...] about Jaguars survive ‘nerve-racking game’, reach state for 4th consecutive year
Jaguars roll past Fort Dodge, will play C.R. Kennedy for trip to state
It didn't take long for the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team to turn Wednesday's game against visiting Fort Dodge into a rout. Elizabeth Overberg scored a goal in the opening minute off an assist by Kenzie Langstraat, and the fourth-ranked Jaguars went on to post a 13-0 victory in a Class 3A regional semifinal. The game ended at halftime due to the … [Read more...] about Jaguars roll past Fort Dodge, will play C.R. Kennedy for trip to state
Jaguars win shootout on Jumper’s save, earn outright Central Conference title
As Ames' Alison Moore approached the ball to attempt a penalty kick, Ankeny Centennial goalkeeper Aly Jumper dove to her right. The sophomore made the correct decision. Jumper stopped Moore's shot to give the fourth-ranked Jaguars a 1-0 victory over No. 11 Ames in a shootout on Thursday at Centennial. The win allowed Centennial to capture the outright … [Read more...] about Jaguars win shootout on Jumper’s save, earn outright Central Conference title
No. 4 Jaguars blank S.E. Polk for their 12th shutout of the season
The Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team struggled once again on Monday night to find the net. But as long as the Jaguars continue to keep a clean sheet, their scoring woes may not come back to bite them. Fourth-ranked Centennial got an early goal from Elizabeth Overberg and made it stand up for a 1-0 victory over visiting Southeast Polk on the … [Read more...] about No. 4 Jaguars blank S.E. Polk for their 12th shutout of the season
Halftime adjustments pay off for Jaguars with 8-0 victory over Mason City
The Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team tuned up for Thursday's showdown against Ames with an 8-0 victory over visiting Mason City on Tuesday. Seven different players scored goals for the fourth-ranked Jaguars, who improved to 11-3 on the season. The Mohawks' record dropped to 9-5. "Our first goal came in the first half on an incredible off-balance … [Read more...] about Halftime adjustments pay off for Jaguars with 8-0 victory over Mason City
Hawkettes, Jaguars post road wins, remain tied for league lead
The Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer teams remained in a tie for first place atop the CIML Central Conference as both squads posted road victories on Friday. Fourth-ranked Centennial recorded a 1-0 overtime win at Urbandale, while No. 5 Ankeny rolled to a 5-1 triumph at No. 10 Johnston. The Hawkettes and Jaguars are both 3-1 in the league with … [Read more...] about Hawkettes, Jaguars post road wins, remain tied for league lead
Hawkettes, Jaguars to host regional soccer tournaments
The Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer teams will both get to stay at home for regional play. The fifth-ranked Hawkettes (10-3) have been placed in Region 5 in Class 3A. The No. 4 Jaguars (9-3) have been placed in Region 6. Ankeny will host a regional semifinal against Mason City (8-4) on May 29 at 6 p.m. Those two teams will also meet in a … [Read more...] about Hawkettes, Jaguars to host regional soccer tournaments
VIDEO: Centennial girls maintain bragging rights with 1-0 victory
Ankeny Derby raises funds for Pinky Swear Foundation
McKenna Riebkes will be the Kid Captain for Tuesday's Jag-Hawk soccer games at Ankeny Centennial. She will be honored before the girls' game at 6 p.m. McKenna, a Pinky Swear All Star, lives in Ankeny with her mom (Jaime), her dad (Addison) and her brother (Ashton). She is a 5-year-old girl who was diagnosed with Stage 3 neuroblastoma right before her … [Read more...] about Ankeny Derby raises funds for Pinky Swear Foundation
Crosstown rivals gear up for top-10 showdowns at Ankeny Derby
Tuesday's Ankeny Derby will feature a pair of top-10 soccer showdowns at Ankeny Centennial. In the opener, the sixth-ranked Centennial girls' team (1-1, 8-3) will host No. 3 Ankeny (2-0, 10-2) at 6 p.m. It will be a rematch of last year's Class 3A championship game, which was won by the Jaguars, 3-2. "I'm sure Ankeny will be fired up and rightfully … [Read more...] about Crosstown rivals gear up for top-10 showdowns at Ankeny Derby
Jaguars thump Hoover in tune-up for showdown against Ankeny
Rebounding from rare back-to-back losses, the sixth-ranked Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team cruised to a 9-0 victory at Des Moines Hoover on Friday. The Jaguars improved to 8-3 on the season. Hoover's record fell to 1-7. "I was pleased on our commitment to work on objectives that would develop our team rather than just scoring goal after goal but … [Read more...] about Jaguars thump Hoover in tune-up for showdown against Ankeny
Centennial girls fall to Maroons in shootout, suffer 3rd loss in 4 games
The second-ranked Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team is finding out what it's like to have a target on its back. The defending state champion Jaguars lost for the third time in four games on Tuesday, falling to No. 8 Dowling Catholic, 2-1, in a shootout at Centennial. The contest was played in a steady rain with strong winds. "The weather was … [Read more...] about Centennial girls fall to Maroons in shootout, suffer 3rd loss in 4 games
Jaguars outlast Johnston in shootout to win Central Conference opener
Chris Allen never likes to see a girls' high school soccer game decided by a shootout. But if it's going to happen, he'd prefer to win it. And that's what happened on Tuesday night, when Allen's second-ranked Ankeny Centennial squad won a shootout at No. 11 Johnston, 6-5, to post a 1-0 victory in its CIML Central Conference opener. "Winning in PKs … [Read more...] about Jaguars outlast Johnston in shootout to win Central Conference opener
Blimpie Sub of the Week: Macy Epp, Ankeny Centennial girls’ soccer
Sophomore Macy Epp is a member of the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team. Epp has helped the second-ranked Jaguars to a 6-0 record. She has four goals and one assist on the season. "Macy is a dynamic player, who has had an impact in either a reserve or starting role," said Centennial coach Chris Allen. "She has scored two game-winning goals in … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Macy Epp, Ankeny Centennial girls’ soccer
‘Gritty’ goal by Epp allows Jaguars to edge Bettendorf in top-10 showdown
It took only one goal for the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team to remain unbeaten. The second-ranked Jaguars posted a 1-0 victory over No. 7 Bettendorf in a non-conference showdown on Thursday at Centennial. They raised their record to 5-0 on the season, while the Bulldogs dropped to 4-3. "Bettendorf came down to play, and that was fantastic," said … [Read more...] about ‘Gritty’ goal by Epp allows Jaguars to edge Bettendorf in top-10 showdown
No. 2 Centennial girls rout Bulldogs behind trio of hat tricks
The Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer players spent more time on the bus Tuesday than they did on the field. The second-ranked Jaguars traveled to Ottumwa for a non-conference game and needed just 40 minutes to complete a 12-0 victory. The contest ended at halftime via the 10-goal mercy rule. "The girls kept the ball well, and we stayed organized for the … [Read more...] about No. 2 Centennial girls rout Bulldogs behind trio of hat tricks
Jaguars show mercy, finish off 11-0 victory in just 40 minutes
The Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team finally got a chance to open its season on Tuesday. The second-ranked Jaguars didn't let the opportunity go to waste. Centennial erupted for 11 goals in the first half and rolled to an 11-0 victory over visiting Fort Dodge. The game ended at halftime due to the mercy rule. "The team came out excited to play … [Read more...] about Jaguars show mercy, finish off 11-0 victory in just 40 minutes
Centennial is No. 2, Ankeny No. 4 in preseason girls’ soccer rankings
The Ankeny Centennial and Ankeny girls' soccer teams finished last season as the top two squads in Class 3A. The Jaguars and Hawkettes are beginning the 2019 season near the top as well. Centennial is ranked No. 2 in the Class 3A preseason rankings by the Iowa Girls' High School Athletic Union. Ankeny is ranked No. 4. The two Ankeny schools met in … [Read more...] about Centennial is No. 2, Ankeny No. 4 in preseason girls’ soccer rankings