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Ankeny Fanatic announces its all-time Ankeny girls’ soccer team

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When the Ankeny girls' soccer program began in 1996, the Hawkettes didn't immediately find success. Ankeny struggled in its first three seasons, going a combined 12-33-1 under coach Rhonda Fors. However, Fors turned the program around in 1999, guiding the Hawkettes to a 12-7 record for their first winning season. Since then, the Ankeny program … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic announces its all-time Ankeny girls’ soccer team

More all-state honors for Harrington, Kooker, Wee and Wyckoff

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Senior Chloee Kooker and junior Ashley Harrington of Ankeny have been joined by seniors Olivia Wee and Allie Wyckoff of Ankeny Centennial on the girls' Class 3A all-state first team by the Iowa High School Soccer Coaches Association. That quartet previously received first-team honors from the Iowa Girls' Coaches Association. Kooker, a defender, was also … [Read more...] about More all-state honors for Harrington, Kooker, Wee and Wyckoff

Jaguars’ bid for back-to-back titles ends with shootout loss to No. 1 Waukee

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There wasn't much separation this season between the top girls' soccer teams in the Central Iowa Metropolitan League. Four of them advanced to Friday's semifinals at the Class 3A state tournament, and two of them needed a shootout to determine which team which would advance to Saturday's championship game at Cownie Soccer Complex. When the dust finally … [Read more...] about Jaguars’ bid for back-to-back titles ends with shootout loss to No. 1 Waukee

Langstraat’s game-winner sends Jaguars into semifinal showdown against Waukee

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Ankeny Centennial's Kenzie Langstraat wasn't worried when Council Bluffs Lincoln scored the tying goal midway through the second half of Thursday's Class 3A quarterfinal at the girls' state soccer tournament. Less than a minute later, Langstraat scored what proved to be the winning goal as the fourth-ranked Jaguars advanced to Friday's semifinals with a … [Read more...] about Langstraat’s game-winner sends Jaguars into semifinal showdown against Waukee

Jaguars, Hawkettes gear up for rematches in Class 3A quarterfinals

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The girls' Class 3A state soccer tournament has a familiar look to it. All eight qualifiers are back from last year's tournament. Even more amazing, all four of Thursday's quarterfinal games are rematches from 2018. Fourth-ranked Ankeny Centennial (15-3), the defending champion, will play No. 5 Council Bluffs Lincoln (16-2) at 4:15 p.m. on Field 8 at … [Read more...] about Jaguars, Hawkettes gear up for rematches in Class 3A quarterfinals

Jaguars survive ‘nerve-racking game’, reach state for 4th consecutive year

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Qualifying for the state tournament never gets old for the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team. Achieving that goal, however, can sometimes be a little unsettling. The fourth-ranked Jaguars earned their fourth consecutive trip to the state tournament with a 2-0 victory over No. 15 Cedar Rapids Kennedy in a Class 3A regional final on Monday at … [Read more...] about Jaguars survive ‘nerve-racking game’, reach state for 4th consecutive year

Crosstown rivals gear up for top-10 showdowns at Ankeny Derby

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Tuesday's Ankeny Derby will feature a pair of top-10 soccer showdowns at Ankeny Centennial. In the opener, the sixth-ranked Centennial girls' team (1-1, 8-3) will host No. 3 Ankeny (2-0, 10-2) at 6 p.m. It will be a rematch of last year's Class 3A championship game, which was won by the Jaguars, 3-2. "I'm sure Ankeny will be fired up and rightfully … [Read more...] about Crosstown rivals gear up for top-10 showdowns at Ankeny Derby

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Olivia Wee, Centennial girls’ soccer

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Senior defender Olivia Wee is one of the top returning players for the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team. She was named to the Class 3A all-tournament team after helping the Jaguars to their second state title in three years last season. Wee, an Iowa State recruit, scored two goals and had eight assists as a junior. She was selected to the Class 3A … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Olivia Wee, Centennial girls’ soccer

Jaguars top rival Ankeny in thriller for their 2nd state title in 3 years

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Ankeny Centennial senior Kenzie Geiger held onto the Class 3A championship trophy and didn't want to let go. She finally allowed somebody else to hold it when a reporter interrupted her victory celebration. "It feels really amazing," Geiger said after the top-ranked Jaguars defeated No. 2 Ankeny, 3-2, in the Class 3A final of the girls' state soccer … [Read more...] about Jaguars top rival Ankeny in thriller for their 2nd state title in 3 years

Class 3A title game puts Iowa Rush teammates on opposite sides of field

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Saturday's Class 3A championship game at the girls' state soccer tournament was like an instrasquad scrimmage for the Iowa Rush. About 20 members of the Rush played for either Ankeny or Ankeny Centennial in the title contest at Cownie Soccer Complex, putting teammates and lifelong friends on opposite sides of the field. "It was a little physical, and … [Read more...] about Class 3A title game puts Iowa Rush teammates on opposite sides of field

Jaguars avenge loss to Waukee, earn shot to play for 2nd title in 3 years

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At the beginning of the season, sophomore Miranda Wood was playing on Ankeny Centennial's junior varsity girls' soccer team. On Saturday, she'll be playing for a state championship against her crosstown rival. The former goalkeeper scored the go-ahead goal in the 50th minute and top-ranked Centennial went on to defeat No. 4 Waukee, 2-0, in the Class 3A … [Read more...] about Jaguars avenge loss to Waukee, earn shot to play for 2nd title in 3 years

Jaguars get plenty of rest for starters in quarterfinal victory over C.B. Lincoln

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Olivia Brown didn't mind spending the second half of Thursday's Class 3A quarterfinal on the bench. The Ankeny Centennial senior scored a pair of goals in the first half, then took a seat for the rest of the way as the top-ranked Jaguars cruised to a 7-0 victory over Council Bluffs Lincoln in the girls' state soccer tournament at Cownie Soccer Complex in … [Read more...] about Jaguars get plenty of rest for starters in quarterfinal victory over C.B. Lincoln

Big 2nd half sends Centennial girls back to state tourney

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The pressure to qualify for the state tournament, especially when you're a highly-ranked team, can be overwhelming. After battling unranked Waterloo Schools to a scoreless tie in the first half of a Class 3A regional final on Monday, the members of the top-ranked Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer squad undoubtedly felt that pressure. Coach Chris Allen … [Read more...] about Big 2nd half sends Centennial girls back to state tourney

Revive Clinic and Spa Preps of the Week: Olivia Brown and Tori Ubben, Ankeny Centennial girls’ soccer

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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

Smith’s goal allows Centennial girls to extend winning streak to 9 games

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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

Centennial girls top Linn-Mar, stay unbeaten in May

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Two weeks ago, the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team posted a huge 2-1 victory at Valley. On Friday, the top-ranked Jaguars returned to Valley Stadium and recorded another 2-1 win, this time against No. 12 Linn-Mar (Marion) as part of the Valley Invitational. Centennial rallied for two goals in the second half to remain unbeaten in May, improving to … [Read more...] about Centennial girls top Linn-Mar, stay unbeaten in May

Jaguars celebrate Senior Night with victory over Lincoln

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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

‘Gritty’ Jaguars overcome adversity, pull together for 2-1 victory at No. 1 Valley

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A state championship team often has to be able to overcome adversity somewhere along the way. The Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team did just that on Friday. The third-ranked Jaguars played without two of their best players, lost another key player to an injury in the first half, and still managed to pull out a 2-1 victory at No. 1 Valley. The win … [Read more...] about ‘Gritty’ Jaguars overcome adversity, pull together for 2-1 victory at No. 1 Valley