Friday's boys' soccer game between Ankeny Centennial and Des Moines North wasn't much of a contest, but it was still an emotional one for Centennial assistant coach Brent Rauch. It was the final game for Rauch, who is moving to Estes Park, Colo., along with his wife, Bridget, on Tuesday. "It's been a great experience to coach these guys, but my wife … [Read more...] about Jaguars roll to victory in assistant coach’s final game at Centennial
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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