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Martin ties career scoring record with 41st goal, leads Jaguars to 4-1 win over Ames

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Ava Martin's final soccer game on Ankeny Centennial's turf field proved to be a memorable one. Martin recorded a brace to tie the school's career scoring record while leading the third-ranked Jaguars to a 4-1 victory over No. 13 Ames in a non-conference game on Monday. The senior forward has now scored 41 career goals, tying the mark set previously by … [Read more...] about Martin ties career scoring record with 41st goal, leads Jaguars to 4-1 win over Ames

‘We found that our bench is really deep’: Jags win bracket at Tourney of Champs

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The Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team bounced back from a loss on Friday to win its bracket in the Tournament of Champions at Bettendorf. The third-ranked Jaguars closed out the tournament on Saturday with a 2-0 victory over Pewaukee (Wis.). They are now 9-3 on the season. "I think both teams started a little sluggish, but we were able to gain … [Read more...] about ‘We found that our bench is really deep’: Jags win bracket at Tourney of Champs

‘We did a lot of things right’: No. 2 Jaguars outplay No. 3 Valley, but suffer 1-0 loss

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The better team on the soccer pitch doesn't always walk away with the win. That was likely the case on Tuesday at Ankeny Centennial, where the second-ranked Jaguars outplayed No. 3 Valley for most of the CIML Conference game but eventually dropped a 1-0 decision in the top-five girls' showdown. "We did a lot of things right, but didn't see the payoff … [Read more...] about ‘We did a lot of things right’: No. 2 Jaguars outplay No. 3 Valley, but suffer 1-0 loss

Postma, Martin each score pair of goals in Centennial’s 8-0 triumph at Mason City

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Mady Postma recorded a brace in the first half, and the second-ranked Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team went on to post an 8-0 victory at Mason City in a non-conference game on Thursday. It was the first two goals of the season for Postma, a sophomore midfielder. "It felt really good, especially since I haven’t scored yet this season," said Postma. … [Read more...] about Postma, Martin each score pair of goals in Centennial’s 8-0 triumph at Mason City

Jaguars finally solve Dowling’s defense, get late goal from freshman for 1-0 win

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One goal was all that the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team needed on Tuesday night. The third-ranked Jaguars finally got it with just under 10 minutes left to play on their home pitch. Adeline Kroska scored off an assist by Ava Martin, and Centennial went on to beat No. 10 Dowling Catholic, 1-0, in a CIML Conference game. "We felt if we could … [Read more...] about Jaguars finally solve Dowling’s defense, get late goal from freshman for 1-0 win

‘Resilient’ Jags dominate 2nd half for 3-0 victory at Urbandale, post 5th clean sheet

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It took awhile, but the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team finally solved Urbandale's defense to earn a road victory in CIML Conference play on Friday. The third-ranked Jaguars scored three goals in the second half to post a 3-0 win. They improved to 2-1 in the league and 5-1 overall, while No. 13 Urbandale's records dropped to 0-3 and 3-3-1. It was … [Read more...] about ‘Resilient’ Jags dominate 2nd half for 3-0 victory at Urbandale, post 5th clean sheet

‘We found the net’: Martin’s brace, Kroska’s goal lift Jaguars past No. 1 Ankeny girls

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Only a few opposing girls' soccer teams have been able to crack Ankeny's strong defensive unit over the last couple of seasons. On Monday, Ankeny Centennial found some answers on a cold and windy night at Ankeny Stadium. Ava Martin scored two goals and added an assist to lead the sixth-ranked Jaguars to a 3-0 victory over its crosstown rival in the … [Read more...] about ‘We found the net’: Martin’s brace, Kroska’s goal lift Jaguars past No. 1 Ankeny girls

Wolves erupt for trio of goals in 2nd half, hand No. 5 Centennial girls their first loss

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(Story by Stephen McDaniel) After successfully co-hosting the Crosstown Invitational last weekend, the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer players had all the momentum and motivation a team could need to start off CIML Conference play with a win. However, Tuesday night didn’t end how the fifth-ranked Jaguars envisioned as they surrendered three goals in … [Read more...] about Wolves erupt for trio of goals in 2nd half, hand No. 5 Centennial girls their first loss

‘It’s something to be proud of’: Jaguars post back-to-back shutouts over PV, DC-G

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(Story by Stephen McDaniel) Between late heroics to a trio of first-half goals, the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team came out of the Crosstown Invitational with two quality wins over ranked opponents and a very positive trajectory for the season. The fifth-ranked Jaguars not only avenged a loss in last year’s Crosstown Invite in Friday night’s 1-0 … [Read more...] about ‘It’s something to be proud of’: Jaguars post back-to-back shutouts over PV, DC-G

‘We had good cohesive play’: Jags open season with 3-0 victory at Iowa City West

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It took awhile for Ankeny Centennial's dominance to produce some goals in Monday's girls' soccer season opener at Iowa City West. After going scoreless in the first half, the Jaguars racked up three goals in the final 40 minutes to post a 3-0 victory in the non-conference game. "We missed some good chances in the first half, but the girls understand … [Read more...] about ‘We had good cohesive play’: Jags open season with 3-0 victory at Iowa City West

‘These kids genuinely enjoy each other’: Jags look to have fun while chasing title

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Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer players Maddison Balashaitis, Addison Fair, Olivia Kroska and Ava Martin have all experienced the joy of holding up a state championship trophy. The four seniors all saw some action as freshmen on the Jaguars' Class 3A title team in 2022. "Experience and joy will be huge strengths for our team," said Centennial coach … [Read more...] about ‘These kids genuinely enjoy each other’: Jags look to have fun while chasing title

Kovacs scores early goal, but Mavericks fall to Cal Poly Pomona in Div. II title game

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An early goal from former Ankeny Centennial star Courtney Kovacs wasn't enough to lift the Minnesota State women's soccer team to its first NCAA Division II national championship on Sunday. Cal Poly Pomona responded with a pair of goals to post a 2-1 victory at Sportsplex in Matthews, N.C. The loss ended a 23-game unbeaten streak for the Mavericks, who … [Read more...] about Kovacs scores early goal, but Mavericks fall to Cal Poly Pomona in Div. II title game

‘I’m absolutely proud of our girls’: Jaguars lose heartbreaker to Waukee NW in PKs

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There was nothing for the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer players to hang their heads about. The eighth-ranked Jaguars ended their season on Tuesday with a 3-2 loss to No. 1 Waukee Northwest in a shootout in the Class 3A quarterfinals of the state tournament at Cownie Park. "I'm not going to fault the players," said Centennial coach Chris Allen, whose … [Read more...] about ‘I’m absolutely proud of our girls’: Jaguars lose heartbreaker to Waukee NW in PKs

‘I’m glad they get another shot at it’: Centennial seniors earn 4th trip to state

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The seniors on the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team will get at least one more opportunity to play at Cownie Park. The eighth-ranked Jaguars advanced to next week's state tournament by defeating No. 11 Southeast Polk, 2-1, in a Class 3A regional final on Thursday at Centennial. "I was just talking to Gabby (Lawrence), McKenna (Hilton) and Avery … [Read more...] about ‘I’m glad they get another shot at it’: Centennial seniors earn 4th trip to state

Jaguars romp past C.R. Jefferson, will host S.E. Polk in regional final Thursday

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A big early lead was just what the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team needed. Facing back-to-back games in postseason play due to Tuesday's postponement, the eighth-ranked Jaguars jumped out to a 5-0 halftime lead and rolled past visiting Cedar Rapids Jefferson, 9-0, in a Class 3A regional semifinal on Wednesday. "We had an opportunity to rotate some … [Read more...] about Jaguars romp past C.R. Jefferson, will host S.E. Polk in regional final Thursday

‘They were clogging the middle’: Jaguars suffer frustrating 1-0 loss to Cedar Falls

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This wasn't the way that the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer players wanted their Senior Night to go. The seventh-ranked Jaguars finished the regular season on Tuesday with a 1-0 loss to visiting Cedar Falls in a non-conference game. The Tigers were outshot by a 16-2 margin, but they scored the game-winner when Zoe Zylstra found the net in the second half … [Read more...] about ‘They were clogging the middle’: Jaguars suffer frustrating 1-0 loss to Cedar Falls

‘This is a huge confidence boost’: Jaguars top Valley, remain unbeaten in shootouts

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It can be a crapshoot anytime a high school soccer game goes to a penalty-kick shootout. However, the Ankeny Centennial girls' team seems to be defying those odds. The seventh-ranked Jaguars posted a 1-0 victory at No. 4 Valley in a shootout on Monday, allowing them to tie the Tigers for third place in the final CIML Conference standings. Centennial … [Read more...] about ‘This is a huge confidence boost’: Jaguars top Valley, remain unbeaten in shootouts

No. 1 Wolves top Centennial girls, earn share of CIML Conference championship

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Freshman Ayrissa Robinson recorded a hat trick to lead the top-ranked Waukee Northwest girls' soccer team to a 4-2 victory at No. 7 Ankeny Centennial on Friday, allowing the Wolves to earn a share of the CIML Conference title when No. 2 Ankeny lost at No. 4 Valley in a shootout. Northwest scored twice off corner kicks in the second half to break a 2-2 … [Read more...] about No. 1 Wolves top Centennial girls, earn share of CIML Conference championship