Soccer Game Preview: Ankeny Centennial vs. Urbandale

The Ankeny Centennial Jaguars will be defending their home pitch for the first time this season when they go up against the Urbandale J-Hawks at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Ankeny Centennial's last four matchups have been decided by no more than a goal, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.

Two must be Ankeny Centennial's lucky number: they beat Ankeny Christian Academy with that score not once but twice on Monday. The Jaguars beat Ankeny Christian Academy by a goal, winning 2-1. That's two games straight that Ankeny Centennial have won by just one goal.

Meanwhile, Urbandale fell victim to Northwest and their airtight defense on Tuesday. They fell just short of Wolves by a score of 1-0. The loss put an end to Urbandale's undefeated start to the season.

Ankeny Centennial pushed their record up to 5-0 with the victory, which was their fourth straight on the road. As for Urbandale, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 3-1.