An excessive celebration resulted in a yellow card on Wednesday for Ankeny senior Peter Gaspari. He happily walked off the field at Ankeny High School and was mobbed by his boys' soccer teammates. Gaspari scored a goal with about 4 minutes left in the game to seal the seventh-ranked Hawks' 2-0 victory over No. 3 Ankeny Centennial. It was their third … [Read more...] about Gaspari, Hawks celebrate 3rd straight victory over Ankeny Centennial
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Hawks, Jaguars look to control their emotions in rivalry game
The rivarly game between the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer teams has always been an emotional one. This year's showdown features another layer of intrigue. Centennial coach Brian Duax will be facing his former players for the first time when the two teams collide on Tuesday at Ankeny at 7:30 p.m. "Controlling emotions (will be the key)," … [Read more...] about Hawks, Jaguars look to control their emotions in rivalry game
Centennial boys fall to Bettendorf, then win shootout against Iowa City High
The Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team tuned up for Tuesday's showdown against Ankeny by splitting a pair of games on Saturday in Iowa City. The third-ranked Jaguars suffered a 2-1 loss to No. 2 Bettendorf before defeating No. 6 Iowa City High, 3-2, in a shootout. "I thought we were the better side in both games," said Centennial coach Brian Duax, … [Read more...] about Centennial boys fall to Bettendorf, then win shootout against Iowa City High
Jaguars record their 5th shutout, will host No. 1 Valley next
A strong wind helped the Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team to a victory in its CIML Central Conference opener on Tuesday at Southeast Polk. With the wind at their backs, the third-ranked Jaguars scored three goals in the last 17 minutes of the first half. They went on to defeat the Rams, 3-0. "There was a stiff breeze going toward the one net," said … [Read more...] about Jaguars record their 5th shutout, will host No. 1 Valley next
Jaguars knock off Johnston to remain unbeaten
It doesn't really matter who scored the winning goal for the Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team. What's important is that the third-ranked Jaguars remained unbeaten with a 1-0 victory over No. 8 Johnston on Friday at Centennial. "A win is a win, that's for sure," said Centennial coach Brian Duax. "We'll take it." Centennial scored the game's only … [Read more...] about Jaguars knock off Johnston to remain unbeaten
Centennial boys survive upset bid by Huskies
On some nights, the Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team just finds a way to win. Tuesday was one of those games as the third-ranked Jaguars got a pair of goals from Will Overberg and posted a 2-1 victory at Des Moines Hoover in a non-conference contest. The win improved Centennial's record to 6-0. The Huskies dropped to 2-3. "A win is a win," said … [Read more...] about Centennial boys survive upset bid by Huskies
Vincent’s goal lifts Jaguars to 1-0 victory over Dowling Catholic
Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer coach Brian Duax expected Thursday's game against Dowling Catholic to be a defensive struggle. "We knew that Dowling was going to defend like crazy," Duax said. "That is their strength, and they're hard to break down and they were." The third-ranked Jaguars managed to score only one goal, but that was all they needed to … [Read more...] about Vincent’s goal lifts Jaguars to 1-0 victory over Dowling Catholic
No. 3 Jaguars rally for 2-1 victory over Lincoln
Two goals in a span of 3 minutes midway through the second half allowed the Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team to rally for a 2-1 victory over Des Moines Lincoln on Tuesday at Cownie Park. The third-ranked Jaguars overcame a 1-0 halftime deficit to raise their record to 4-0 on the season. No. 13 Lincoln dropped to 1-1. "We made some adjustments at … [Read more...] about No. 3 Jaguars rally for 2-1 victory over Lincoln
Jaguars defeat 3 opponents at Iowa City West Invitational
The Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team will take a 3-0 record into Friday's game at Norwalk. The Jaguars won all three of their games at the blustery Iowa City West Invitational last weekend, beginning with a 1-0 shootout victory over defending Class 3A state champion Iowa City West on Friday. "Overall, it was a good learning weekend with good … [Read more...] about Jaguars defeat 3 opponents at Iowa City West Invitational
Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Peter Gaspari, Ankeny boys’ soccer
Peter Gaspari is the Ankeny Fanatic prep of the week sponsored by Revive Clinic and Spa. The senior is one of the top returnees for the Ankeny boys' soccer team. Gaspari scored a team-high seven goals and also had three assists last season, helping the Hawks to an 8-11 record. He received all-conference honorable mention. Here is some inside info on … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Peter Gaspari, Ankeny boys’ soccer
New team, but same goal for Centennial boys’ soccer coach
Brian Duax still wants to win a state championship. Now, he'll be trying to accomplish that goal at Ankeny Centennial. The former Ankeny boys' soccer coach moved across town last summer to take over the Jaguars' program. He inherits a team that posted a 12-6 record a year ago, including a 2-3 mark in the CIML Central Conference. "The goals are … [Read more...] about New team, but same goal for Centennial boys’ soccer coach