Boys' Soccer

A week off to prepare for postseason play might be just what the Ankeny boys' soccer team needs. Unfortunately, the seventh-ranked Hawks still have one game left to close out the regular season. Ankeny dropped a 3-0 decision on Friday to visiting Valley, one of the state's hottest teams. The No. 5 Tigers extended their winning streak to 13 … [Read more...] about ‘I’m proud of the boys’: Depleted Hawks fall to Valley boys, drop to 9-7 on season

The Waukee Northwest boys' soccer team entered Tuesday's game at Ankeny with a lot of momentum. Unfortunately, the seventh-ranked Hawks were unable to slow down the No. 3 Wolves. Northwest scored two goals in the first 11 minutes and went on to post a 3-0 victory in the CIML Conference game. It was the fourth consecutive shutout for the Wolves, who … [Read more...] about No. 3 Wolves score two early goals, then cruise to 3-0 victory over Ankeny boys

The Ankeny boys' soccer team proved on Friday that its No. 3 ranking in the initial Class 4A rankings is well deserved. The Hawks traveled to unbeaten Dowling Catholic for a CIML Conference game and battled the No. 2 Maroons to the wire before dropping a 1-0 decision. "Overall, it was a tough loss, but there were tons of positives to take from this … [Read more...] about ‘It was a quality performance’: Hawks prove they belong in 1-0 loss at Dowling

After earning a No. 3 ranking in Class 4A in the inaugural rankings by the Iowa High School Athletic Association, the Ankeny boys' soccer team lived up to that lofty status with a 2-1 victory at Southeast Polk on Tuesday. "I think we were a bit surprised to be as high as we were in the rankings, but it shows how the boys have been playing this spring," … [Read more...] about No. 3 Ankeny boys find some energy in 2nd half, beat S.E. Polk on Benge’s goal

The Ankeny boys' soccer team won two of three games in the Valley Invitational this weekend, capped off by a 1-0 victory over Ames on Saturday afternoon. Landon Benge scored the game's only goal in the first half, his team-leading sixth of the season. He was assisted by Andrew Loder. "We got an early goal from Landon, and it was another clean sheet for … [Read more...] about Hawks defeat Norwalk, Ames at Valley Invite, but lose in PKs to Millard West

The Ankeny boys' soccer team already had three games under its belt prior to Tuesday's CIML Conference opener against Waukee. The Warriors didn't have that luxury. It was the season opener for Waukee, and it turned out to be a rough one for the visitors. The Hawks dominated the run of play and rolled to a 3-0 victory on another cold night. "It … [Read more...] about Hawks turn in complete performance, romp to 3-0 victory over Waukee

The Ankeny boys' soccer team split a pair of games on Saturday in eastern Iowa. The Hawks opened the day with a 3-0 victory over Cedar Rapids Kennedy at Coe College. They scored all three of their goals in the second half. "It took us a little while to get going, but we grew into the game and gained control," said Ankeny coach Trevor Fuccio. … [Read more...] about Hawks dominate C.R. Kennedy in 3-0 victory, then tumble to Linn-Mar in OT

Trevor Fuccio's head coaching debut with the Ankeny boys' soccer team produced a memorable result. Overcoming the miserable weather conditions, the Hawks outlasted visiting Pella, 2-1, in a shootout in a non-conference game on Tuesday. "It definitely feels good to get the win," said Fuccio. "But I hope they're not all this stressful." Ankeny won … [Read more...] about Hawks outlast Pella in shootout to give Fuccio dramatic win in coaching debut

Although the Ankeny boys' soccer team boasts a new head coach in Trevor Fuccio, the Hawks may look a lot like last year's squad. Most of the starters are back from a year ago, when Fuccio was an assistant under former coach Marcus Varnum. "The practices have been going well so far," said Fuccio. "The boys are adjusting well to some of the new ideas, … [Read more...] about Ankeny boys look to ‘raise the standard’ in first season under new coach Fuccio