Former Ankeny Centennial football standout Hunter Pinegar took an official visit to Sam Houston State this week. Before boarding a plane on Friday afternoon for the trip home, Pinegar verbally committed to play for the Bearkats this fall. "Believe the myth: Everything really is bigger in Texas," said Pinegar. "And second of all, everybody's love there … [Read more...] about Pinegar chooses Sam Houston St. over FBS offers from Auburn, Washington St.
Archives for May 2019
Hawks get the draw they wanted, will face Iowa City West in rematch
Ankeny boys' soccer coach Jordan Burns was hoping to avoid Waukee as long as possible. He got his wish. The seventh-seeded Hawks (12-6) will play No. 2 Iowa City West (16-1) in the quarterfinals of the Class 3A state tournament on Friday at 5:15 p.m. The start of the tournament was pushed back a day due to wet fields at Cownie Soccer … [Read more...] about Hawks get the draw they wanted, will face Iowa City West in rematch
Gustafson closes out her career in style with 5th-place finish at state
The trip home from Bettendorf was a pleasant one for Ankeny Centennial senior Alli Gustafson. Gustafson closed out her high school tennis career with a fifth-place finish in the girls' Class 2A state singles tournament. She went 4-1 in the two-day event, capped off by a pair of straight-set victories on Thursday. "I am super happy to have placed fifth … [Read more...] about Gustafson closes out her career in style with 5th-place finish at state
Hawkettes foil Mason City’s strategy, advance to Monday’s regional final
The Ankeny girls' soccer team didn't have to play much defense against Mason City on Wednesday. The visiting Mohawks loaded the box in an effort to frustrate Ankeny, but the strategy only worked to keep the score down. The sixth-ranked Hawkettes got three goals in the first 10 minutes and went on to post a 5-0 victory in a Class 3A regional … [Read more...] about Hawkettes foil Mason City’s strategy, advance to Monday’s regional final
Jaguars roll past Fort Dodge, will play C.R. Kennedy for trip to state
It didn't take long for the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team to turn Wednesday's game against visiting Fort Dodge into a rout. Elizabeth Overberg scored a goal in the opening minute off an assist by Kenzie Langstraat, and the fourth-ranked Jaguars went on to post a 13-0 victory in a Class 3A regional semifinal. The game ended at halftime due to the … [Read more...] about Jaguars roll past Fort Dodge, will play C.R. Kennedy for trip to state