Ankeny girls' soccer coach Dan Bertsch has resigned from his position after three years with the program. Ankeny Activities Director Brent Buttjer said that all three of Bertsch's assistants have resigned as well. "Coach Bertsch provided a great deal of passion and dedication to our girls’ soccer program for which I am grateful. We wish him luck in the … [Read more...] about Bertsch departs after successful three-year run as Ankeny girls’ soccer coach
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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
Ankeny’s Adamson to play soccer at Grand View
One of the defensive standouts on the Ankeny girls' soccer team has made her college plans. Senior-to-be Saige Adamson announced earlier this week via Twitter that she'll be staying close to home. "I'm very blessed and excited to announce my commitment to Grand View University to continue my education and play soccer. I'm excited to see what the future … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Adamson to play soccer at Grand View
Ankeny star Legg named Miss Soccer for the state of Iowa
Senior forward Alexis Legg of Ankeny has been named Miss Soccer for the state of Iowa by the Iowa High School Soccer Coaches Association. Legg set a school record this season with 37 goals, which ranked second in the state behind Emma De Costa of Bondurant-Farrar, who finished with 38. She led the Hawkettes to a 19-3 record and a second-place finish in … [Read more...] about Ankeny star Legg named Miss Soccer for the state of Iowa
Ankeny dominates shootout against Tigers, setting up Jag-Hawk showdown for title
Will the last person to leave Ankeny on Saturday afternoon please turn out the lights? There is likely going to be a huge caravan of cars making the short trip to the south side of Des Moines for the Class 3A championship game of the girls' state soccer tournament. For the first time ever in any sport, Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial will play for a state … [Read more...] about Ankeny dominates shootout against Tigers, setting up Jag-Hawk showdown for title