Brian Duax

Brian Duax hasn't forgotten what happened in 2019. His Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team made sure that history didn't repeat itself. The fifth-ranked Jaguars got a hat trick from Rashidi Ishibwami and rolled to a 6-0 victory over visiting Southeast Polk in a Class 3A substate semifinal on Monday. The result was similar to last month's meeting at … [Read more...] about Jaguars roll past S.E. Polk in substate semifinal behind Ishibwami’s hat trick

In the first half of Tuesday's non-conference game at Dowling Catholic, the Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team looked a lot like the same squad that dropped a 3-1 decision to Waukee Northwest on Friday. The fifth-ranked Jaguars were probably fortunate to be tied, 1-1, at the half. "It was a continuation of not great soccer from the Northwest game," … [Read more...] about ‘We were a completely different team’: Jaguars dominate 2nd half, top Dowling

Some losses are more damaging than others. Friday's 3-1 loss to visiting Waukee Northwest probably won't cost the Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team much of anything. "These games, because the substate seedings are already out, really don't have a ton of meaning," said Centennial coach Brian Duax. "The only meaning they really have is for seeding at … [Read more...] about Jaguars’ loss to Waukee Northwest likely won’t be damaging in big picture

On Senior Night, the Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team got a huge lift from one of its seniors. Jesus Gonzalez had a hat trick to lead the sixth-ranked Jaguars to a 6-0 victory over No. 15 Ames in a CIML Iowa Conference game on Tuesday at Centennial. Fellow senior Evan Larson also had a goal in the win. "It was great to be able to start all 11 … [Read more...] about Gonzalez gets hat trick on Senior Night, leads Jaguars to 6-0 win over Ames

Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer coach Brian Duax was hoping that his team's leading scorer, Rashidi Ishibwami, could get untracked during Friday's non-conference game at Des Moines East. Ishibwami had five shots in Tuesday's overtime loss to top-ranked Ankeny, but was unable to convert any of them. Three nights later, the junior forward scored the … [Read more...] about Ishibwami gets ‘off the schneid’, scores 2 goals in Centennial’s win over Scarlets

On paper, Friday's game at Marshalltown appeared to be a mismatch for the Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team. The fourth-ranked Jaguars entered the contest riding an eight-game winning streak. Marshalltown, meanwhile, was on an eight-game losing skid. However, a variety of factors turned the game into a close battle. Centennial overcame a small … [Read more...] about Centennial boys extend winning streak to 9 games heading into Jag-Hawk battle

Senior Emmanuel Reichart joined the lineup for the Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team for the first time this season. He made an already potent squad even more dangerous. Reichart had two goals and two assists to help the sixth-ranked Jaguars to a 10-0 victory over visiting Fort Dodge on Tuesday. "It was a good performance," said Centennial coach … [Read more...] about Reichart returns to lineup, helps Jaguars to 10-0 win over Fort Dodge

Ty Duax recorded a hat trick for the Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team in Friday's game against visiting Mason City. His teammate, Rashidi Ishibwami, was not to be outscored. After starting the game on the bench, Ishibwami erupted for four goals--which is sometimes referred to as a 'haul'--and the sixth-ranked Jaguars rolled to a 10-0 victory in … [Read more...] about Centennial boys rout Mason City behind Ishibwami’s ‘haul’, Duax’s hat trick

Jesus Gonzalez and Andrew Heckenlaible each scored a pair of goals to lead the sixth-ranked Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team to a 7-1 victory over visiting Des Moines Lincoln in a non-conference game on Thursday. Ty Duax had one goal and three assists for the Jaguars, who improved to 7-1 with their sixth straight win. Lincoln's record dropped to … [Read more...] about Gonzalez, Heckenlaible each score twice, lead Jaguars to 7-1 victory over Lincoln

Truckie found another gear on Friday night. Andrew Heckenlaible recorded a hat trick in the first half, and the fourth-ranked Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team went on to post a 5-0 victory at Southeast Polk in a non-conference game. "He played well tonight," Centennial coach Brian Duax said of Heckenlaible. "When him and Ty (Duax) and Rashidi … [Read more...] about ‘It’s really fun to watch’: Heckenlaible gets hat trick; Jaguars roll past S.E. Polk

The opening coin flip proved to be a critical factor in Friday's boys' soccer game between Ankeny Centennial and visiting Norwalk. The Jaguars took advantage of a strong wind to score three goals in the first half and went on to post a 5-0 victory in the non-conference contest. "We had a feeling that the wind was going to die, so if we won the coin … [Read more...] about After winning coin flip, Jaguars take the wind, roll to 5-0 triumph over Norwalk

The Des Moines Roosevelt boys' soccer team opened its season on Tuesday against a familiar foe. Rashidi Ishibwami scored a goal and added an assist to lead Ankeny Centennial to a 3-0 victory over the Roughriders in a non-conference game at Cownie Park. Ishibwami, a junior, transferred from Roosevelt to Centennial before the start of the school … [Read more...] about Ishibwami shines against former team as Jaguars post 3-0 win over Roosevelt

It wasn't a perfect weekend for the Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team. But coach Brian Duax will take it. The Jaguars opened their season by winning two of three games at the Iowa City West Invitational. They posted 4-0 victories over Iowa City West and Muscatine--sandwiched around a 2-1 loss to Iowa City High. "We beat Muscatine after they beat … [Read more...] about Centennial boys post two shutouts, finish 2-1 at Iowa City West Invitational

On paper, the Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team appears to have a lot of experience. The Jaguars return 12 varsity players, including eight starters, from a squad that posted a 15-5 record and won the CIML Iowa Conference title a year ago. "We return a lot of players with varsity experience, but every year is different," said Centennial coach Brian … [Read more...] about ‘We don’t see any weaknesses’: Jaguars look to build on last year’s success