Back in 2018, Megan Gray and Tori Ubben played key roles as the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team captured the Class 3A state title. On Thursday at Drake Stadium, the former teammates found themselves on opposite sides of the pitch. Gray and another former Centennial star--Elizabeth Overberg--helped visiting Minnesota to a 1-0 victory over Ubben's … [Read more...] about Ex-Jaguars Gray, Overberg help Gophers to 1-0 victory over Ubben, Drake
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Brown named first-team all-American by TopDrawerSoccer.com
Ankeny Centennial soccer star Olivia Brown has been named a first-team all-American by TopDrawerSoccer.com. She was earlier named to the United Soccer Coaches all-American team. The spring all-America teams are compiled by TopDrawerSoccer with consultation with coaches and media members from around the country. Players from all 13 spring-playing soccer … [Read more...] about Brown named first-team all-American by TopDrawerSoccer.com
Revive Clinic and Spa Preps of the Week: Olivia Brown and Tori Ubben, Ankeny Centennial girls’ soccer
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
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
Hawkettes, Jaguars gear up for crosstown showdown
Last weekend's Tournament of Champions in Burlington took a toll on both the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer teams heading into Tuesday's crosstown showdown. The sixth-ranked Hawkettes went 3-0 on the weekend to win their bracket, while the No. 3 Jaguars advanced to the championship game of their division before dropping a 3-1 decision to … [Read more...] about Hawkettes, Jaguars gear up for crosstown showdown
Jaguars’ defense shuts down S.E. Polk en route to 3-0 victory
There are times when Ankeny Centennial goalkeeper Nahomi Lopez doesn't see much action on the field, even when she's in the game. The third-ranked Jaguars boast one of the state's top defensive units, led by the trio of Olivia Brown, Tori Ubben and Olivia Wee. That group made things easier on Tuesday for Lopez, who stopped only three shots as the … [Read more...] about Jaguars’ defense shuts down S.E. Polk en route to 3-0 victory
No. 3 Centennial girls dominate showdown against No. 4 Bettendorf
What appeared to be a monumental task for the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team resulted in a huge victory on Friday. The third-ranked Jaguars took a long road trip to the Illinois border to face No. 4 Bettendorf, which had outscored its first five opponents by a 17-5 margin. The Bulldogs were looking to avenge last year's 2-1 loss in the … [Read more...] about No. 3 Centennial girls dominate showdown against No. 4 Bettendorf
Loaded Centennial girls’ soccer team earns No. 4 preseason ranking
There's at least a dozen reasons why the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team is ranked fourth in the Class 3A preseason rankings by the Iowa Girls' High School Athletic Union. That's how many Jaguars have already committed to play soccer at the collegiate level. Several of them are headed to Division I schools, and they're also the foundation of … [Read more...] about Loaded Centennial girls’ soccer team earns No. 4 preseason ranking