In the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by Coldwell Banker Mid-America, publisher Dan Holm previews the girls' soccer season with coaches Simon Brown of Ankeny and Chris Allen of Ankeny Centennial. … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 253
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With 6 returning all-conference players, Jaguars look to contend for 3A crown
Although one of its top returning players will miss the season due to an injury, the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team still boasts a talented roster. Six all-conference players are back from last year's squad that posted a 10-7-1 record and advanced to the Class 3A state tournament. "Our returners have expressed a desire to make it back to state, … [Read more...] about With 6 returning all-conference players, Jaguars look to contend for 3A crown
‘It just didn’t go our way’: Defending state champs bow out with 2-0 loss to NW
The Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer players wore state tournament t-shirts with the motto "Leave it on the field" printed on the back of them. That's exactly what the eighth-ranked Jaguars did on Wednesday at Cownie Park. Defending champion Centennial closed out its season with a 2-0 loss to No. 1 Waukee Northwest in a Class 3A quarterfinal at the … [Read more...] about ‘It just didn’t go our way’: Defending state champs bow out with 2-0 loss to NW
Jaguars shut down Bettendorf star, advance to state tourney with 2-0 win
Maybe now Chris Allen can get some rest. The Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer coach had a few sleepless nights this week trying to figure out how to slow down Bettendorf forward Carson Bohonek. It turns out the Jaguars were up for the challenge. Bohonek was held scoreless and eighth-ranked Centennial earned another trip to the Class 3A state … [Read more...] about Jaguars shut down Bettendorf star, advance to state tourney with 2-0 win
Bergan records another clean sheet, sets single-season ACHS mark for shutouts
There isn't much left for Ankeny Centennial goalkeeper Kate Bergan to accomplish in her girls' high school soccer career. She's already been a state champion. She's earned all-state honors. On Tuesday, though, Bergan added another milestone to her resume. She set a single-season school record with her 10th shutout as the eighth-ranked Jaguars defeated … [Read more...] about Bergan records another clean sheet, sets single-season ACHS mark for shutouts