Averi Porter didn't have to look very far to find a new home. The former Ankeny Centennial basketball standout has committed to play for Rockhurst University after playing her freshman season at nearby William Jewell College in the Kansas City area. "I had several offers from schools in the Midwest, but I based my final decision on not just the … [Read more...] about ‘Kansas City has become my home’: Porter commits to play for Rockhurst
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Ex-Jaguar Porter enters transfer portal after freshman season at William Jewell
Former Ankeny Centennial basketball standout Averi Porter is looking for a new home. Porter, a freshman guard for the William Jewell women's team, announced Wednesday on social media that she has entered the transfer portal. "I’d like to thank my teammates for an amazing first year at William Jewell," she tweeted on X. "I will always be grateful for … [Read more...] about Ex-Jaguar Porter enters transfer portal after freshman season at William Jewell
Centennial trio, Ankeny duo named to 3A West squad by Girls’ Coaches Association
Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer standouts Cady Compton, Alanna Pennington and Averi Porter have been named to the Class 3A West all-district team along with Ankeny stars Jasmine Moser and Jenna Pitz. The five seniors were honored by the Iowa Girls' Coaches Association. Pitz, a defender, and Moser, a goalkeeper, were the leaders of one of the state's top … [Read more...] about Centennial trio, Ankeny duo named to 3A West squad by Girls’ Coaches Association
Jaguars shut down Bettendorf star, advance to state tourney with 2-0 win
Maybe now Chris Allen can get some rest. The Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer coach had a few sleepless nights this week trying to figure out how to slow down Bettendorf forward Carson Bohonek. It turns out the Jaguars were up for the challenge. Bohonek was held scoreless and eighth-ranked Centennial earned another trip to the Class 3A state … [Read more...] about Jaguars shut down Bettendorf star, advance to state tourney with 2-0 win
‘We connected passes really well’: Martin, Jaguars roll to 4-0 victory at S.E. Polk
Ava Martin scored a pair of goals in the first half and the eighth-ranked Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team went on to post a 4-0 victory at Southeast Polk on Tuesday. McKenna Hilton and Emily Conger each added a goal for the Jaguars, who also got two saves from goalkeeper Kate Bergan en route to the shutout. “We played together and as a team with … [Read more...] about ‘We connected passes really well’: Martin, Jaguars roll to 4-0 victory at S.E. Polk