Coming off a 4-3 loss at top-ranked Dowling Catholic on Tuesday, the No. 4 Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team tackled another huge challenge just 48 hours later. The Jaguars traveled to Omaha on Thursday to face perennial Nebraska powerhouse Skutt Catholic and came away with a 2-1 loss in the non-conference game. "They were arguably the best team … [Read more...] about ‘They were crazy good’: Omaha Skutt Catholic hands Jaguars a 2-1 defeat
Brian Duax
‘It was a good chess match’: Top-ranked Dowling boys edge No. 4 Jaguars, 4-3
Despite suffering its first loss of the season, the Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team can take a lot of positives away from Tuesday's game at Dowling Catholic. The top-ranked Maroons got a hat trick from Jonathan Mendez to beat No. 4 Centennial, 4-3, in their CIML Conference opener. They improved to 3-0 overall, while the Jaguars' records dropped to 1-1 … [Read more...] about ‘It was a good chess match’: Top-ranked Dowling boys edge No. 4 Jaguars, 4-3
Duax helps Austin FC Academy to 2023 Generation adidas Cup crown
Ankeny's Tate Duax and his Austin FC Academy Under-15 squad made some history on Sunday. Duax helped Austin to a victory over the Philadelphia Union in the championship game of the 2023 Generation adidas Cup in Bradenton, Fla. "It feels great to win the whole thing, especially when nobody thought we could do it," said Duax. The game went to a … [Read more...] about Duax helps Austin FC Academy to 2023 Generation adidas Cup crown
Heckenlaible’s hat trick in 2nd half leads Jaguars to 4-0 victory at Norwalk
It took awhile for the Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team to solve its opponent on Friday night. But once it did, Andrew Heckenlaible and the Jaguars were unstoppable. Heckenlaible recorded a hat trick during a 10-minute stretch of the second half and Centennial went on to post a 4-0 victory at Norwalk in a non-conference game. "Andrew had a great … [Read more...] about Heckenlaible’s hat trick in 2nd half leads Jaguars to 4-0 victory at Norwalk
Centennial boys top Urbandale in opener, will play at Norwalk on Friday
This time, the Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team didn't need a dramatic rally to beat Urbandale. The Jaguars, who overcame a 2-0 halftime deficit to post a 3-2 victory over Urbandale in last year's Class 3A quarterfinals, opened their season on Thursday with a 4-1 win against the visiting J-Hawks. They built a 3-1 halftime lead in the CIML Conference … [Read more...] about Centennial boys top Urbandale in opener, will play at Norwalk on Friday
Centennial boys return high-scoring trio of Duax, Heckenlaible and Ishibwami
Perhaps no boys' soccer team in the state returns a trio as talented as Ankeny Centennial's threesome of Ty Duax, Andrew Heckenlaible and Rashidi Ishibwami. Last year, that triumvirate racked up 154 points while leading Centennial to a 16-4 record. The Jaguars advanced to the Class 3A semifinals before dropping a 2-1 decision to Waukee Northwest. "The … [Read more...] about Centennial boys return high-scoring trio of Duax, Heckenlaible and Ishibwami
A BITTER FINISH: Jaguars fall to Waukee NW in tense semifinal battle
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
Jaguars rally from 2-0 deficit to beat Urbandale, advance to 3A semifinals
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
‘It feels so good!’: Jaguars advance to state, will play Urbandale next
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
Jaguars roll past S.E. Polk in substate semifinal behind Ishibwami’s hat trick
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
‘We were a completely different team’: Jaguars dominate 2nd half, top Dowling
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
Jaguars’ loss to Waukee Northwest likely won’t be damaging in big picture
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
Gonzalez gets hat trick on Senior Night, leads Jaguars to 6-0 win over Ames
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
Ishibwami gets ‘off the schneid’, scores 2 goals in Centennial’s win over Scarlets
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
Newhard’s record-setting goal lifts Hawks to OT victory against Centennial
Lucas Newhard couldn't have picked a better time to set the Ankeny school record for most goals in a season. Newhard booted the ball into the net just 33 seconds into overtime and the top-ranked Ankeny boys' soccer team defeated No. 4 Ankeny Centennial, 2-1, before a crowd of 3,800 on Tuesday at Ankeny Stadium. "It feels amazing," said Newhard. "I knew … [Read more...] about Newhard’s record-setting goal lifts Hawks to OT victory against Centennial
Centennial boys extend winning streak to 9 games heading into Jag-Hawk battle
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
Reichart returns to lineup, helps Jaguars to 10-0 win over Fort Dodge
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
Centennial boys rout Mason City behind Ishibwami’s ‘haul’, Duax’s hat trick
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
Gonzalez, Heckenlaible each score twice, lead Jaguars to 7-1 victory over Lincoln
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
‘It’s really fun to watch’: Heckenlaible gets hat trick; Jaguars roll past S.E. Polk
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