Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer standouts Joe Krueger and Evan Larson have received all-state honors from the Iowa High School Soccer Coaches Association along with the Ankeny duo of Kyle Pederson and Conor Wahlberg. Krueger, a senior defender, was named to the Class 3A first team. He scored four goals this season and was the leader of a defensive unit … [Read more...] about Krueger, Larson earn all-state honors along with Pederson, Wahlberg
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AF Preps of the Week: Rachael Christmann and Courtney Kovacs
Senior forward Rachael Christmann helped the Ankeny girls' soccer team to a 14-5 record and a second-place finish in the Class 3A state tournament. She led the Hawkettes with 16 goals, 11 assists and 43 points. Junior defender Courtney Kovacs helped Ankeny Centennial to an 18-3 mark and a trip to the Class 3A semifinals. She had one goal and two assists … [Read more...] about AF Preps of the Week: Rachael Christmann and Courtney Kovacs
‘It just didn’t go our way’: Hawkettes drop 1-0 decision to Valley in Class 3A final
As the Ankeny girls' soccer players walked off of Field 9 on Friday at Cownie Soccer Park, the Hawkettes held their heads up high. By reaching the Class 3A championship game for the third consecutive season, Ankeny had exceeded most people's expectations. "Everyone doubted us," said junior defender Eden Gibson. "Nobody believed in us, but we believed … [Read more...] about ‘It just didn’t go our way’: Hawkettes drop 1-0 decision to Valley in Class 3A final
Six Jaguars, four Hawkettes named to CIML Iowa Conference first team
The CIML Iowa Conference girls' soccer team looks a lot like the boys' squad that was announced earlier this week. Just like the boys' team, the girls' squad includes 10 first-team selections from Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial. The league champion Jaguars placed six players on the first team, just like they did on the boys' squad. Senior defender Ceci … [Read more...] about Six Jaguars, four Hawkettes named to CIML Iowa Conference first team
Ankeny trio, Centennial duo named to Class 3A all-tournament team
The Ankeny girls' soccer team landed three players on the Class 3A all-tournament team following the Hawkettes' second-place finish at the state tournament on Friday at Cownie Soccer Park. The Hawkettes were represented by senior forward Rachael Christmann, junior midfielder Kennedy Macke and junior defender Eden Gibson. The trio led Ankeny to the title … [Read more...] about Ankeny trio, Centennial duo named to Class 3A all-tournament team