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Former Ankeny, Centennial standouts to join St. Cloud State’s new soccer program

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When St. Cloud State dropped its football program after the 2019 season, it brought an abrupt end to Avery Knief's career. The former Ankeny Centennial punter enjoyed a strong freshman season for the Huskies, averaging 37.5 yards on 70 punts. He considered transferring to a different school, but eventually elected to stay at St. Cloud State. Now, three … [Read more...] about Former Ankeny, Centennial standouts to join St. Cloud State’s new soccer program

Centennial soccer standouts to become future rivals on the pitch

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A quartet of seniors has led the Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team to a 9-1 record and a No. 2 ranking in Class 3A heading into Tuesday night's game against No. 11 Johnston. In the future, though, the longtime friends and teammates will become rivals on the pitch. Forward Will Overberg verbally committed last week to play for Luther College, while … [Read more...] about Centennial soccer standouts to become future rivals on the pitch

‘Unlucky bounce’ ends Jaguars’ season in Class 3A quarterfinals

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The cruel nature of soccer is that the ball doesn't always bounce your way. That was the case on Thursday for eighth-ranked Ankeny Centennial, which suffered a 2-1 overtime loss to No. 5 Iowa City West in the Class 3A quarterfinals of the boys' state tournament at Cownie Soccer Complex in Des Moines. Micah Frisbie scored the game-winner for the Trojans … [Read more...] about ‘Unlucky bounce’ ends Jaguars’ season in Class 3A quarterfinals

Jaguars overcome loss of Vincent, win shootout at Waukee

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After losing one of its best players to an injury 24 hours earlier, the Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team rebounded on Friday with a 1-0 victory at Waukee in a shootout. The sixth-ranked Jaguars won the shootout, 5-4, to finish 2-3 in the CIML Central Conference and improve to 12-4 overall. No. 11 Waukee's records dropped to 2-3 and 9-5. "It's good … [Read more...] about Jaguars overcome loss of Vincent, win shootout at Waukee

Centennial boys fall to Bettendorf, then win shootout against Iowa City High

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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

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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

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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

New team, but same goal for Centennial boys’ soccer coach

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Brian Duax still wants to win a state championship. Now, he'll be trying to accomplish that goal at Ankeny Centennial. The former Ankeny boys' soccer coach moved across town last summer to take over the Jaguars' program. He inherits a team that posted a 12-6 record a year ago, including a 2-3 mark in the CIML Central Conference. "The goals are … [Read more...] about New team, but same goal for Centennial boys’ soccer coach