An epic battle between two CIML boys' soccer rivals ended on Tuesday with a shootout in the quarterfinals of the Class 3A state tournament at Cownie Soccer Park. In the end, James Beaty delivered the game-winning kick to give fourth-ranked Valley a 1-0 victory over No. 6 Ankeny Centennial before a large crowd on Field 8. "I'm super proud of the boys," … [Read more...] about ‘They battled their brains out’: Jaguars take No. 4 Valley to PKs before falling
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Jaguars take down Waukee in shootout, snap Warriors’ 46-game winning streak
The Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer players weren't intimidated by top-ranked Waukee's 46-game winning streak. After all, the Jaguars were the last team to defeat Waukee--three years ago. "We wanted to go out there together and prove that they weren’t infallible," said Centennial goalkeeper Jonathan Stockwell, who was a freshman on that 2018 team that … [Read more...] about Jaguars take down Waukee in shootout, snap Warriors’ 46-game winning streak
Ankeny Fanatic Preps of the Week: Michael Poitry and Conor Wahlberg
Senior forward Michael Poitry has helped the 11th-ranked Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team to a 10-4 record. He has racked up eight goals and four assists, including a pair of goals in the Jaguars' 3-0 win over visiting Des Moines East on Friday. Junior defender Conor Wahlberg has helped No. 10 Ankeny to a 9-4 mark. He leads the Hawks with 10 goals, … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Preps of the Week: Michael Poitry and Conor Wahlberg
Jaguars roll to victory in assistant coach’s final game at Centennial
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
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 defeat 3 opponents at Iowa City West Invitational
The Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team will take a 3-0 record into Friday's game at Norwalk. The Jaguars won all three of their games at the blustery Iowa City West Invitational last weekend, beginning with a 1-0 shootout victory over defending Class 3A state champion Iowa City West on Friday. "Overall, it was a good learning weekend with good … [Read more...] about Jaguars defeat 3 opponents at Iowa City West Invitational