Ankeny Centennial senior Alanna Pennington has been named to the Class 3A all-state first team for the second straight year by the Iowa High School Soccer Coaches Association. Pennington, a midfielder, led the Jaguars to a 10-7-1 record and a state tournament appearance. She paced her team with nine goals, seven assists and 25 points. Pennington was … [Read more...] about Pennington named to Class 3A all-state first team for second straight year
Cady Compton
Centennial trio, Ankeny duo named to 3A West squad by Girls’ Coaches Association
Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer standouts Cady Compton, Alanna Pennington and Averi Porter have been named to the Class 3A West all-district team along with Ankeny stars Jasmine Moser and Jenna Pitz. The five seniors were honored by the Iowa Girls' Coaches Association. Pitz, a defender, and Moser, a goalkeeper, were the leaders of one of the state's top … [Read more...] about Centennial trio, Ankeny duo named to 3A West squad by Girls’ Coaches Association
Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Cady Compton, Ankeny Centennial girls’ soccer
Senior forward/midfielder Cady Compton has scored a team-high six goals while helping the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team to a 3-0 start this season. She had a hat trick in the Jaguars' 10-0 win over Carlisle in the season opener on Tuesday, then had two goals on Friday in a 3-0 victory over Ames and one more on Saturday in a 7-0 triumph over Council … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Cady Compton, Ankeny Centennial girls’ soccer
‘They care so much about the players’: Compton verbally commits to St. Cloud
Junior forward Cady Compton is part of a big family on the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team. She found a similar vibe with the St. Cloud State women's program. That's why Compton has verbally committed to play soccer for the Huskies, beginning in the fall of 2023. "I think the thing that stands out to me most about St. Cloud is the relationships … [Read more...] about ‘They care so much about the players’: Compton verbally commits to St. Cloud
‘Kate is an absolute beast’: Bergan’s saves shock No. 1 Valley, send Jaguars to final
Ankeny Centennial's Cady Compton wasn't worried when Thursday's showdown against top-ranked Valley in the Class 3A semifinals of the girls' state soccer tournament went to a shootout at Cownie Park. She knew that the No. 5 Jaguars had goalkeeper Kate Bergan on their side. "Kate is an absolute beast," said Compton. "We've been in this situation before, … [Read more...] about ‘Kate is an absolute beast’: Bergan’s saves shock No. 1 Valley, send Jaguars to final
Martin, Compton lead Centennial girls past Dodgers for 3rd straight shutout
Freshman Ava Martin played a key role this season for the Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball team, coming off the bench as one of the Jaguars' top reserves. Now, she's filling a similar role for the Centennial girls' soccer team. Martin had a hat trick and also contributed an assist to lead the fourth-ranked Jaguars to a 12-0 victory on Tuesday at … [Read more...] about Martin, Compton lead Centennial girls past Dodgers for 3rd straight shutout