Senior defenders Olivia Brown and Tori Ubben have helped lead the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team to a 16-2 record and a No. 1 ranking in Class 3A. They have both been named to the All-Iowa Elite team by The Des Moines Register. Brown, who has contributed two goals and four assists, will play for Nebraska next year. Ubben has signed to play for … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Preps of the Week: Olivia Brown and Tori Ubben, Ankeny Centennial girls’ soccer
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Wood’s blast allows Jaguars to edge No. 8 Johnston
A year ago, Miranda Wood was the third-string goalkeeper for the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team. Now, the sophomore is playing a key role in the midfield. Wood scored the game's only goal on a blast from about 40 yards out to give the top-ranked Jaguars a 1-0 victory at No. 8 Johnston in their regular-season finale on Thursday. "Miranda just … [Read more...] about Wood’s blast allows Jaguars to edge No. 8 Johnston
Smith’s goal allows Centennial girls to extend winning streak to 9 games
Most soccer players use their foot or their head to put the ball into the net. Sometimes, it's necessary to rely on other body parts. Marisa Smith used her thigh to score the game-winning goal Monday as top-ranked Ankeny Centennial posted a 1-0 victory at No. 7 Dowling Catholic in a non-conference contest. "I saw Meg (Gray) taking endline, and we … [Read more...] about Smith’s goal allows Centennial girls to extend winning streak to 9 games
Jaguars celebrate Senior Night with victory over Lincoln
Thursday's game against visiting Des Moines Lincoln was a chance for the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team to celebrate its seniors. The top-ranked Jaguars rolled to a 7-0 victory as seven different players each contributed a goal, including seniors Olivia Brown, Karina Fritz and Kenzie Geiger. Geiger also had an assist as Centennial raised its overall … [Read more...] about Jaguars celebrate Senior Night with victory over Lincoln
Lopez boots game-winner; Jaguars top Ankeny for 3rd straight time
Ankeny Centennial's Nahomi Lopez didn't mind turning the goalkeeping duties over to her sister, Marissa, on Wednesday at Ankeny High School. It allowed Nahomi to score the game-winning goal against her crosstown rival. Nahomi converted a penalty kick to give the third-ranked Jaguars a 3-2 victory over No. 6 Ankeny in the completion of Tuesday's … [Read more...] about Lopez boots game-winner; Jaguars top Ankeny for 3rd straight time