In the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by Legacy Realty of Iowa and Revive Dermatology Clinic and Spa, publisher Dan Holm breaks down the boys' state soccer tournament with coach Brian Duax and senior center backs Mace Nithang and Ben Ridlen of Ankeny Centennial. … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 350
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Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Ben Ridlen, Ankeny Centennial boys’ soccer
Senior defender Ben Ridlen helped the top-ranked Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team to an 8-0 victory over visiting Waterloo West in a Class 4A substate final on Friday. The Jaguars raised their record to 15-0-2 while advancing to the state tournament for the first time since 2023. Ridlen has contributed three goals and four assists this season. He has … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Ben Ridlen, Ankeny Centennial boys’ soccer
Ridlen’s goal in 2nd half gives Centennial boys 1-0 victory over No. 9 Railsplitters
Junior Ben Ridlen scored his first goal of the season to give the 10th-ranked Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team a 1-0 victory at No. 9 Des Moines Lincoln in a non-conference game on Thursday. Ridlen found the net in the second half off an assist by Tate Duax, who leads the Jaguars with six assists. "It was a hard-fought, gritty game," said Centennial … [Read more...] about Ridlen’s goal in 2nd half gives Centennial boys 1-0 victory over No. 9 Railsplitters