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
Brian Duax
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