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Centennial’s Becker named to academic all-state team by IGCA

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Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer standout Ella Becker has been named to the academic all-state team by the Iowa Girls' Coaches Association. Becker, a senior midfielder, helped the Jaguars to a 19-3 record and their third Class 3A state title in the last six seasons. She scored two goals and had two assists. Becker, who was earlier selected to the CIML … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Becker named to academic all-state team by IGCA

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Kate Bergan, Ankeny Centennial girls’ soccer

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Junior goalkeeper Kate Bergan played a key role as the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team captured its third Class 3A state title on Saturday at Cownie Park. She was named to the all-tournament team after the Jaguars defeated Council Bluffs Lincoln, 2-0, in the championship game. On Thursday, Bergan made four consecutive saves during the penalty-kick … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Kate Bergan, Ankeny Centennial girls’ soccer

Porter responds to coach’s challenge, leads Jaguars to 3rd state championship

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During the first half of Saturday's Class 3A championship game against second-ranked Council Bluffs Lincoln, Ankeny Centennial midfielder Averi Porter struggled to become part of the Jaguars' offensive attack. At one point, Centennial coach Chris Allen yelled at Porter from the sideline. "Averi, we can't have you be a spectator today!" he said. A … [Read more...] about Porter responds to coach’s challenge, leads Jaguars to 3rd state championship

Centennial’s Duax, Heckenlaible named to boys’ Class 3A all-tournament team

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Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer standouts Ty Duax and Andrew Heckenlaible were both named to the Class 3A all-tournament team on Saturday at Cownie Park. The two sophomores led Centennial to the Class 3A semifinals before the Jaguars dropped a 2-1 decision to Waukee Northwest on Friday. Duax had the team's only goal in the 69th minute, his 16th of the … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Duax, Heckenlaible named to boys’ Class 3A all-tournament team

‘Absolutely incredible’: Jaguars complete revenge tour, capture 3A crown

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The revenge tour is complete for the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team. The fifth-ranked Jaguars got a pair of goals from Averi Porter and defeated No. 2 Council Bluffs Lincoln, 2-0, in the Class 3A championship game on Saturday at Cownie Park. The win was Centennial's third in a row at the state tournament against a team it had lost to during the … [Read more...] about ‘Absolutely incredible’: Jaguars complete revenge tour, capture 3A crown

A BITTER FINISH: Jaguars fall to Waukee NW in tense semifinal battle

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Ty Duax wanted to play one more game with the seniors on the Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team. Unfortunately, he won't get that chance. The fifth-ranked Jaguars ended their season on Friday with a tense 2-1 loss to No. 3 Waukee Northwest in the semifinals of the Class 3A state tournament at Cownie Park. They finished with a 16-4 record. "It … [Read more...] about A BITTER FINISH: Jaguars fall to Waukee NW in tense semifinal battle

‘Kate is an absolute beast’: Bergan’s saves shock No. 1 Valley, send Jaguars to final

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Ankeny Centennial's Cady Compton wasn't worried when Thursday's showdown against top-ranked Valley in the Class 3A semifinals of the girls' state soccer tournament went to a shootout at Cownie Park. She knew that the No. 5 Jaguars had goalkeeper Kate Bergan on their side. "Kate is an absolute beast," said Compton. "We've been in this situation before, … [Read more...] about ‘Kate is an absolute beast’: Bergan’s saves shock No. 1 Valley, send Jaguars to final

Jaguars rally from 2-0 deficit to beat Urbandale, advance to 3A semifinals

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A former assistant coach for the Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team devised a strategy that befuddled the Jaguars during the first half of a Class 3A quarterfinal on Wednesday at Cownie Park. Fortunately, Centennial coach Brian Duax and his staff came up with an alternate plan that worked. The fifth-ranked Jaguars rallied for three goals in the second … [Read more...] about Jaguars rally from 2-0 deficit to beat Urbandale, advance to 3A semifinals

‘We were really motivated’: Centennial’s revenge tour begins with win over NW

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The Class 3A state tournament could become a revenge tour for the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team. The fifth-ranked Jaguars avenged one of their three losses with a 2-1 victory over No. 4 Waukee Northwest in a Class 3A quarterfinal on Tuesday at Cownie Park. The Wolves had posted a 1-0 win over Centennial on May 13. "We were really motivated, and … [Read more...] about ‘We were really motivated’: Centennial’s revenge tour begins with win over NW

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Kellen Jones, Ankeny Centennial boys’ tennis

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Senior Kellen Jones was the No. 2 player for the Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team this season. He helped the Jaguars advance to a Class 2A substate final earlier this month. Jones and freshman Brayden Wellendorf qualified for the Class 2A state tournament in doubles. They finished with a 5-4 record after losing their first two matches on Tuesday at the … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Kellen Jones, Ankeny Centennial boys’ tennis

Jaguars again shoot season-best score, finish 10th in Class 4A state meet

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There was nothing to lose for the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team on Friday. Sitting in 10th place heading into the final round of the Class 4A state meet at Otter Creek, the Jaguars simply went out to have fun on a beautiful day for golf. "I think it helped a lot," Centennial sophomore Payton Drefke said of the sunny skies and temperatures in the … [Read more...] about Jaguars again shoot season-best score, finish 10th in Class 4A state meet

Saves by Bergan, Becker allow Jaguars to outlast Johnston, return to state tourney

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The Johnston girls' soccer team entered Thursday's Class 3A regional final at Ankeny Centennial with a pedestrian 9-7 mark. Centennial coach Chris Allen and his players knew, however, that the 14th-ranked Dragons were better than what their record showed. "We went to overtime with them earlier this season so we were expecting a really competitive … [Read more...] about Saves by Bergan, Becker allow Jaguars to outlast Johnston, return to state tourney

‘I’m not disappointed at all!’: Jaguars sit in 10th place after shooting a 364

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The Ankeny Centennial girls' golf squad sits at the bottom of the team standings heading into Friday's final round in the Class 4A state meet at Otter Creek. Centennial coach John Petersen isn't concerned, however, with where the Jaguars finish in the 10-team field. "I'm not disappointed at all!" Petersen said. "We shot our best score of the year. I am … [Read more...] about ‘I’m not disappointed at all!’: Jaguars sit in 10th place after shooting a 364

‘It feels so good!’: Jaguars advance to state, will play Urbandale next

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Even with a sore back, Ankeny Centennial's Rashidi Ishibwami could not contain his excitement following Wednesday's Class 3A substate final against the visiting Des Moines Hoover boys' soccer team. Ishibwami scored a goal in the first half and the fifth-ranked Jaguars overcame the rainy conditions to post a 2-1 victory that allowed them to qualify for the … [Read more...] about ‘It feels so good!’: Jaguars advance to state, will play Urbandale next

Peterson places 5th in Class 2A, sets his sights on state championship next year

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There's little doubt that Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis standout Caleb Peterson will be one of the favorites to win the Class 2A state singles title next year. "That's definitely my goal--to win state," Peterson said. The junior earned a fifth-place finish in Class 2A on Wednesday with a dominant performance at the Hawkeye Tennis & Recreation … [Read more...] about Peterson places 5th in Class 2A, sets his sights on state championship next year

‘A win is a win’: Jaguars overcome rainy conditions to advance to regional final

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The rainy weather conditions proved to be a huge obstacle for the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team on Tuesday. "The biggest thing we faced was connecting passes in those conditions," said Centennial coach Chris Allen. "We had a lot of balls that would just skip past a player. It kind of made it difficult to play the style we wanted to … [Read more...] about ‘A win is a win’: Jaguars overcome rainy conditions to advance to regional final

Peterson rebounds from 1st-round loss, earns top-8 finish in Class 2A singles

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Ankeny Centennial junior Caleb Peterson is guaranteed a second consecutive top-eight finish in the boys' Class 2A state tennis tournament. After placing sixth in doubles a year ago, Peterson was hoping to contend for the singles title this season. But he lost to second-seeded Kaden Taylor of Waukee Northwest, 6-2, 0-6, 6-4, in the opening round of the … [Read more...] about Peterson rebounds from 1st-round loss, earns top-8 finish in Class 2A singles