Ankeny assistant coach Marcus Varnum (left) watches the Hawks battle Iowa City West in a Class 3A quarterfinal at the 2019 state tournament. Varnum, a former Ankeny player, has been hired to take over the program following the departure of head coach Jordan Burns. (Photo by Drue Wolfe) The replacement for Ankeny boys' soccer coach Jordan Burns was already … [Read more...] about Ex-Ankeny player, assistant coach Varnum hired to take over Hawks’ program
Boys' Soccer
‘Hard to walk away’: Ankeny’s Burns resigns as boys’ soccer coach
Ankeny boys' soccer coach Jordan Burns questions a call during the Hawks' 2-1 loss to Iowa City West in the quarterfinals of the Class 3A state tournament on May 31. Burns has resigned from his position after two seasons at the school. (Photo by Drue Wolfe) Ankeny boys' soccer coach Jordan Burns has resigned from his position after two seasons at the … [Read more...] about ‘Hard to walk away’: Ankeny’s Burns resigns as boys’ soccer coach
Blimpie Sub of the Week: Ryan Safley, Ankeny boys’ soccer
Ryan Safley of the Ankeny boys' soccer team is the Ankeny Fanatic Sub of the Week sponsored by Blimpie. He will receive a free meal. (Photo by Dan Holm) Ryan Safley is a member of the Ankeny boys' soccer team. The senior helped solidify Ankeny's defense as the Hawks posted a 12-7 record and advanced to the Class 3A state tournament for the third time … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Ryan Safley, Ankeny boys’ soccer
‘I’m gutted for the guys’: Hawks tumble to I.C. West in 3A quarterfinals
Ankeny senior Charlie Pritchard is consoled by head coach Jordan Burns after the Hawks lost to Iowa City West, 2-1, in the quarterfinals of the Class 3A state tournament on Friday at Cownie Soccer Complex. (Photo by Drue Wolfe) Jordan Burns shared some hugs with his Ankeny boys' soccer players following a season-ending loss on Friday. The second-year … [Read more...] about ‘I’m gutted for the guys’: Hawks tumble to I.C. West in 3A quarterfinals
Hawks get the draw they wanted, will face Iowa City West in rematch
Ankeny's Kolby Raineri scores the game-winning goal in double overtime to beat Iowa City West, 4-3, in the consolation final of last year's Class 3A state tournament. The two teams will meet again on Friday at 5:15 p.m. at Cownie Park in the quarterfinals of the Class 3A tournament. (Photo by Dan Holm) Ankeny boys' soccer coach Jordan Burns was hoping to … [Read more...] about Hawks get the draw they wanted, will face Iowa City West in rematch