The Ankeny boys' soccer team closed out its CIML Conference schedule with a 3-2 loss at Urbandale on Friday. The seventh-ranked Hawks finished 3-4-1 in the league and dropped to 9-5-2 overall heading into Monday's regular-season finale against visiting Marshalltown. Urbandale raised its records to 5-3 and 9-4. The win allowed the J-Hawks to tie No. 10 … [Read more...] about ‘We are frustrated with the result’: Hawks fall at Urbandale, 3-2, in conference finale
Boys' Soccer
Wahlberg sets school record for assists, Benge scores only goal in Hawks’ road win
Cal Wahlberg picked a good time to make some history. A junior midfielder on the Ankeny boys' soccer team, Wahlberg set a school record with his 15th assist to help the seventh-ranked Hawks to a 1-0 victory at Waukee Northwest on Tuesday. Wahlberg set up Landon Benge for the game's only goal in the first half. "Coming off a season-ending injury … [Read more...] about Wahlberg sets school record for assists, Benge scores only goal in Hawks’ road win
Boys’ substate pairings announced: Jags, Hawks to host semifinal games on May 27
The boys' soccer postseason will look a little different this year. Substate final winners will advance to the state quarterfinals, which will be played at host sites across the state. Quarterfinal matches are set for Monday, June 2 with matchups to be determined. The 2025 IHSAA state soccer tournament presented by Iowa Farm Bureau will then continue … [Read more...] about Boys’ substate pairings announced: Jags, Hawks to host semifinal games on May 27
Ankeny boys cruise past Muscatine, then battle No. 6 Iowa City High to 1-1 draw
The Ankeny boys' soccer team went unbeaten on a weekend trip to Davenport North, coming away with a win and a tie. The eighth-ranked Hawks rolled to a 5-0 victory over Muscatine on Friday. They then battled No. 6 Iowa City High to a 1-1 draw on Saturday. "The score against Iowa City High does not show how well and hard we played," said Ankeny forward … [Read more...] about Ankeny boys cruise past Muscatine, then battle No. 6 Iowa City High to 1-1 draw
‘We bounced back and played our style!’: Benge, Hawks romp to 5-1 win at Waukee
Even when opposing defenders know that he's getting the ball, Ankeny forward Landon Benge is still pretty hard to contain. The senior racked up two goals and two assists to lead the eighth-ranked Hawks to a 5-1 victory at Waukee in a CIML Conference boys' soccer game on Monday. He now has 17 goals, which is tied for second in Class 4A. "It was a matter … [Read more...] about ‘We bounced back and played our style!’: Benge, Hawks romp to 5-1 win at Waukee
‘It was just 2 very different games’: After beating S.E. Polk, Ankeny boys fall to PV
Perhaps the Pleasant Valley boys' soccer team deserves to be ranked. The Spartans came to Ankeny this weekend and knocked off a pair of ranked opponents in a span of 18 hours. After posting a 3-0 win at No. 10 Ankeny Centennial on Friday night, they followed it up on Saturday morning with a 1-0 win over No. 7 Ankeny at Ankeny Stadium. The Hawks, who … [Read more...] about ‘It was just 2 very different games’: After beating S.E. Polk, Ankeny boys fall to PV
Hawks move into No. 7 spot in Class 4A rankings, while Jaguars drop to No. 10
The Ankeny boys' soccer team has moved into the No. 7 spot in the latest Class 4A rankings from the Iowa High School Athletic Association, while Ankeny Centennial fell two spots to No. 10. Ankeny rallied from a 3-1 deficit in the final 10 minutes to earn a 3-3 tie against then-No. 5 Johnston on Tuesday. The Hawks then posted a 1-0 victory on Saturday at … [Read more...] about Hawks move into No. 7 spot in Class 4A rankings, while Jaguars drop to No. 10
‘We had to remain patient’: Hawks beat Norwalk on Jimenez’s goal in 2nd half
Senior midfielder Brian Jimenez picked a good time to score his first goal of the season for the Ankeny boys' soccer team. Jimenez found the net in the second half for the game's only goal to give the Hawks a 1-0 victory at Norwalk in a non-conference matchup on Saturday. "It was a quality performance," said Ankeny coach Trevor Fuccio, whose team … [Read more...] about ‘We had to remain patient’: Hawks beat Norwalk on Jimenez’s goal in 2nd half
‘I love the fight’: Hawks use dramatic late rally to earn 3-3 tie against No. 5 Johnston
Ankeny boys' soccer coach Trevor Fuccio wasn't happy with his team's effort in the early stages of Tuesday's game against visiting Johnston. The Hawks' performance over the last 10 minutes, though, more than made up for it. Ankeny scored two late goals in a dramatic rally to escape with a 3-3 tie against the two-time defending Class 4A state champions. … [Read more...] about ‘I love the fight’: Hawks use dramatic late rally to earn 3-3 tie against No. 5 Johnston
Hawks win twice at Valley Invite as Benge, Wahlberg combine for 7 goals, 4 assists
Ankeny boys' soccer coach Trevor Fuccio challenged his players to come away with a pair of wins this weekend. The Hawks responded in a big way. After posting a 3-0 triumph over Linn-Mar (Marion) on Friday at the Valley Invitational, Ankeny capped off the tournament Saturday with a 6-4 victory over previously unbeaten Ames. The Hawks are now 4-3 on the … [Read more...] about Hawks win twice at Valley Invite as Benge, Wahlberg combine for 7 goals, 4 assists
‘We’re on a hot streak right now’: Brazeau, Duax lead Centennial boys past Hawks
(Story by Stephen McDaniel) The victories in the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer rivalry tend to alternate every year, and Monday night continued the tradition. Centennial’s junior tandem of Tate Duax and Brock Brazeau linked up for a pair of goals in the span of 3 minutes during the first half. Ankeny cut the lead down off the foot of star … [Read more...] about ‘We’re on a hot streak right now’: Brazeau, Duax lead Centennial boys past Hawks
Hawks romp past Indianola, then top Davenport North on Loder’s late heroics
The Ankeny boys' soccer team evened its overall record at 2-2 by recording a pair of non-conference victories in a span of 24 hours. The Hawks got a late goal from Andrew Loder to beat visiting Davenport North, 2-1, on Friday. Loder scored off a pass from Landon Benge with less than 2 minutes left. The win followed Ankeny's 4-1 triumph at Indianola on … [Read more...] about Hawks romp past Indianola, then top Davenport North on Loder’s late heroics
‘We played well for 45 minutes’: Hawks take early lead before falling at Valley, 3-1
The Ankeny boys' soccer team was hoping to prevent Valley coach Aziz Haffar from reaching a milestone on Tuesday night. And for more than a half, the Hawks did just that. Ankeny built a 1-0 lead before the Tigers rallied for three goals in the final 40 minutes to post a 3-1 victory at Valley Stadium, giving Haffar his 600th career win. "We played … [Read more...] about ‘We played well for 45 minutes’: Hawks take early lead before falling at Valley, 3-1
Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Landon Benge, Ankeny boys’ soccer
Senior forward Landon Benge is one of 10 returning starters for the Ankeny boys' soccer team, which opened its season on Friday with a 4-3 loss to visiting Dowling Catholic at Ankeny Stadium. The game was a rematch from last year's Class 4A quarterfinals, which was won by the Maroons, 3-2. Benge had a hat trick in the loss. He has committed to play for … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Landon Benge, Ankeny boys’ soccer
‘We were very dangerous’: Hawks get hat trick from Benge in 4-3 loss to Dowling
In a rematch from last year's state tournament, the Ankeny boys' soccer team opened its season on Friday with a 4-3 loss to visiting Dowling Catholic at Ankeny Stadium. Landon Benge had a hat trick for the Hawks, but it wasn't enough as Dowling won the CIML Conference game and improved to 2-0 overall. The Maroons also defeated Ankeny, 3-2, in last year's … [Read more...] about ‘We were very dangerous’: Hawks get hat trick from Benge in 4-3 loss to Dowling
Hawks return 10 starters, look to make deep run at Class 4A state tournament
With 10 starters returning from a team that qualified for last year's Class 4A state tournament, the Ankeny boys' soccer players won't be satisfied just with making it back to state this season. The Hawks want to play for a bigger trophy. "The goal is to build on what we accomplished last year," said Ankeny coach Trevor Fuccio, who guided the Hawks to … [Read more...] about Hawks return 10 starters, look to make deep run at Class 4A state tournament
‘I really like his style of play’: Benge commits to Flinn’s Drake soccer program
Ankeny boys' soccer standout Landon Benge found everything he was looking for at nearby Drake University. That's why the senior forward has committed to play for the Bulldogs next year. "I love the size, location, the soccer program and the coaching staff," said Benge. "I’ve had the opportunity to work with coach Pat (Flinn) at some camps, and I really … [Read more...] about ‘I really like his style of play’: Benge commits to Flinn’s Drake soccer program
Centennial’s Ty Duax joins his father as three-time all-state selection by IHSSCA
Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer standout Ty Duax has joined his father in an exclusive club. Duax, a senior midfielder, has earned all-state honors from the Iowa High School Soccer Coaches Association for the third time, landing a spot on the Class 4A first team. He was a Class 4A second-team pick as a junior after being named to the Class 3A first team as … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Ty Duax joins his father as three-time all-state selection by IHSSCA
Balashaitis, Lewis earn academic all-state honors; 6 boys’ players also recognized
Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer players Maddison Balashaitis and Avery Lewis have been named to the Class 3A academic all-state first team by the Iowa High School Soccer Coaches Association, while Centennial's Tyson Woerdehoff earned first-team honors in Class 4A on the boys' side. Balashaitis, a junior defender, and Lewis, a senior midfielder, helped … [Read more...] about Balashaitis, Lewis earn academic all-state honors; 6 boys’ players also recognized
Centennial’s Ty Duax joins Ankeny duo of Benge, Gloviak on all-CIML first team
Ankeny Centennial standout Ty Duax has been named to the CIML Conference first team by a vote of the league's boys' soccer coaches along with the Ankeny duo of Landon Benge and Dylan Gloviak. Duax, a senior midfielder, earned first-team all-conference honors for the fourth consecutive year. He was honored in the CIML Iowa Conference in 2021-22 before the … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Ty Duax joins Ankeny duo of Benge, Gloviak on all-CIML first team