Ankeny Centennial standouts Kate Bergan and Alanna Pennington have been named to the CIML Conference first team along with Ankeny star Jenna Pitz by a vote of the league's coaches. Pennington was previously a two-time first-team pick in the CIML Iowa Conference, while Bergan and Pitz were both honored last year before both schools joined the new nine-team … [Read more...] about Bergan, Pennington, Pitz earn first-team honors in CIML Conference
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‘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
Ankeny girls fall to Dowling, while Jags tumble to Waukee NW in 3A quarters
The season came to an end on Wednesday afternoon for both the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer teams at Cownie Park. The second-ranked Hawkettes dropped a 1-0 decision to No. 7 Dowling Catholic in a Class 3A quarterfinal at the state tournament. The Maroons (11-6) avenged an earlier 2-0 loss to Ankeny (12-4-1). Lauren McCoy scored the … [Read more...] about Ankeny girls fall to Dowling, while Jags tumble to Waukee NW in 3A quarters
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
‘We connected passes really well’: Martin, Jaguars roll to 4-0 victory at S.E. Polk
Ava Martin scored a pair of goals in the first half and the eighth-ranked Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team went on to post a 4-0 victory at Southeast Polk on Tuesday. McKenna Hilton and Emily Conger each added a goal for the Jaguars, who also got two saves from goalkeeper Kate Bergan en route to the shutout. “We played together and as a team with … [Read more...] about ‘We connected passes really well’: Martin, Jaguars roll to 4-0 victory at S.E. Polk
‘We were definitely tested’: Bergan makes 6 saves in Jaguars’ 2-0 victory
The Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team survived its biggest test of the season. The top-ranked Jaguars scored a goal in each half and posted a 2-0 victory at No. 12 Urbandale on Thursday. It was the CIML Conference opener for both teams. "It was good for us to get a CIML game under our belts," said Centennial coach Chris Allen. "I thought Urbandale … [Read more...] about ‘We were definitely tested’: Bergan makes 6 saves in Jaguars’ 2-0 victory
Centennial goalkeeper Bergan to play soccer at Carnegie Mellon University
Ankeny Centennial goalkeeper Kate Bergan has verbally committed to play for the Carnegie Mellon University women's soccer team in Pittsburgh, Pa. Bergan, a senior-to-be, announced her decision via Twitter on Friday. The Tartans are members of the NCAA Division III University Athletic Association. "I started off looking at a lot of schools earlier on, … [Read more...] about Centennial goalkeeper Bergan to play soccer at Carnegie Mellon University
Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Kate Bergan, Ankeny Centennial girls’ soccer
Junior goalkeeper Kate Bergan played a key role as the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team captured its third Class 3A state title on Saturday at Cownie Park. She was named to the all-tournament team after the Jaguars defeated Council Bluffs Lincoln, 2-0, in the championship game. On Thursday, Bergan made four consecutive saves during the penalty-kick … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Kate Bergan, Ankeny Centennial girls’ soccer
Porter responds to coach’s challenge, leads Jaguars to 3rd state championship
During the first half of Saturday's Class 3A championship game against second-ranked Council Bluffs Lincoln, Ankeny Centennial midfielder Averi Porter struggled to become part of the Jaguars' offensive attack. At one point, Centennial coach Chris Allen yelled at Porter from the sideline. "Averi, we can't have you be a spectator today!" he said. A … [Read more...] about Porter responds to coach’s challenge, leads Jaguars to 3rd state championship
‘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
‘We were really motivated’: Centennial’s revenge tour begins with win over NW
The Class 3A state tournament could become a revenge tour for the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team. The fifth-ranked Jaguars avenged one of their three losses with a 2-1 victory over No. 4 Waukee Northwest in a Class 3A quarterfinal on Tuesday at Cownie Park. The Wolves had posted a 1-0 win over Centennial on May 13. "We were really motivated, and … [Read more...] about ‘We were really motivated’: Centennial’s revenge tour begins with win over NW
Saves by Bergan, Becker allow Jaguars to outlast Johnston, return to state tourney
The Johnston girls' soccer team entered Thursday's Class 3A regional final at Ankeny Centennial with a pedestrian 9-7 mark. Centennial coach Chris Allen and his players knew, however, that the 14th-ranked Dragons were better than what their record showed. "We went to overtime with them earlier this season so we were expecting a really competitive … [Read more...] about Saves by Bergan, Becker allow Jaguars to outlast Johnston, return to state tourney