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Moser, Pennington earn repeat all-state honors from Girls’ Coaches Association

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Ankeny goalkeeper Jasmine Moser makes a save during the Hawkettes’ 1-0 loss to Dowling Catholic in the Class 3A quarterfinals on May 31 at Cownie Park. Moser has been named to the Class 3A all-state first team for the second straight year by the Iowa Girls’ Coaches Association. (Photo by Drue Wolfe)

Soccer standouts Jasmine Moser of Ankeny and Alanna Pennington of Ankeny Centennial were both repeat selections to the Class 3A all-state first team by the Iowa Girls’ Coaches Association. They were joined on the squad by Jenna Pitz of Ankeny.

Moser, a senior goalkeeper, made 45 saves while helping Ankeny to a 12-4-1 record. The Hawkettes qualified for the state tournament.

Pitz, a senior defender, was another key part of one of the state’s top defensive units. Ankeny allowed just three goals all season.

Pennington, a senior midfielder, led the Jaguars to a 10-7-1 mark and a state tournament appearance. She paced her team with nine goals, seven assists and 25 points.

Ankeny Centennial’s Alanna Pennington battles for the ball during the Jaguars’ 2-0 victory over visiting Bettendorf in a Class 3A regional final on May 25. Pennington has been named to the Class 3A all-state first team for the second straight year by the Iowa Girls’ Coaches Association. (Photo by Drue Wolfe)