Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer standouts Ty Duax and Andrew Heckenlaible have been named to the CIML Conference first team by a vote of the league's coaches. The duo led the Jaguars to a 10-6 record and a trip to the Class 4A semifinals. Heckenlaible, a junior forward, racked up a team-high 12 goals and 31 points. He scored a goal in all four of his … [Read more...] about Centennial stars Duax, Heckenlaible named to CIML Conference first team
Boys' Soccer
‘You can’t be anything but proud’: Hawks close out season with hard-fought loss
The Ankeny boys' soccer players left it all out on the field. The visiting Hawks battled second-ranked Johnston on even terms for much of the game before dropping a 2-0 decision in a Class 4A substate semifinal on Monday. They finished the season with a 4-10 record. "I'm super, super proud of not only the style of play, but the demeanor by which they … [Read more...] about ‘You can’t be anything but proud’: Hawks close out season with hard-fought loss
No. 1 Valley boys post 7th consecutive shutout with 5-0 victory over Hawks
There's a reason why the Valley boys' soccer team is ranked No. 1 in Class 4A. The Tigers are on a roll. Valley closed out its CIML Conference schedule with a 5-0 victory over visiting Ankeny on Thursday. It was the seventh consecutive shutout for the Tigers, who have not conceded a goal since dropping a 1-0 decision at No. 2 Johnston on April … [Read more...] about No. 1 Valley boys post 7th consecutive shutout with 5-0 victory over Hawks
GOOOOOOAL!: Jimenez’s blast gives Ankeny boys 1-0 triumph at Urbandale
One goal proved to be enough for the Ankeny boys' soccer team. Sophomore Brian Jimenez scored on a blast from 30 yards out to give the Hawks a 1-0 victory on Tuesday at Urbandale. It was the first goal of the season for Jimenez, who found the top corner of the net. That was all the support that freshman goalkeeper Jackson Dockendorff needed. He went on … [Read more...] about GOOOOOOAL!: Jimenez’s blast gives Ankeny boys 1-0 triumph at Urbandale
Substate soccer pairings: Road to state goes through No. 4 NW for Jaguars
Last year, the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer teams both ended their seasons with a loss to Waukee Northwest in the Class 3A state tournament at Cownie Park. This year, the Jaguars may have to beat Northwest just to qualify for the first-ever Class 4A tournament. The Iowa High School Athletic Association announced its substate brackets on … [Read more...] about Substate soccer pairings: Road to state goes through No. 4 NW for Jaguars
‘I feel like we matched their intensity’: Jaguars roll past Ankeny in rivalry game
Rashidi Ishibwami and the Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team had to wait another 24 hours to retrieve the coveted pick axe trophy. After Friday's Ankeny Derby showdown against Ankeny was postponed due to rain and lightning, Ishibwami scored a pair of goals on Saturday to lead the Jaguars to a 4-0 victory over their crosstown rival. The win avenged … [Read more...] about ‘I feel like we matched their intensity’: Jaguars roll past Ankeny in rivalry game
Wolves top Ankeny boys in rematch of last year’s Class 3A quarterfinal
Tuesday was a rough night for all four of the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial boys' and girls' soccer teams. All four squads lost on the same night--something that has maybe never happened before. One of those losses came at Waukee Northwest, where the Ankeny boys' team dropped a 4-0 decision to the third-ranked Wolves. "I think it just goes to show that … [Read more...] about Wolves top Ankeny boys in rematch of last year’s Class 3A quarterfinal
No. 1 Dowling Catholic overcomes brace by Benge to post 4-2 win over Hawks
It's never easy to play the top-ranked boys' soccer team in the state. But when that squad is coming off its first loss of the season, the degree of difficulty likely goes up exponentially. That was the situation facing Ankeny on Thursday as No. 1 Dowling Catholic looked to rebound from Tuesday's 4-1 loss to No. 12 Johnston. The visiting Maroons … [Read more...] about No. 1 Dowling Catholic overcomes brace by Benge to post 4-2 win over Hawks
Surging Hawks post 2-1 win over No. 16 S.E. Polk behind Loder’s brace
After opening the season with a losing skid, the Ankeny boys' soccer team is now on a winning streak. The Hawks got a pair of goals from sophomore Andrew Loder and defeated 16th-ranked Southeast Polk, 2-1, in a CIML Conference game on Tuesday at Ankeny. It was the third straight win after five consecutive losses for Ankeny, which improved to 1-2 in the … [Read more...] about Surging Hawks post 2-1 win over No. 16 S.E. Polk behind Loder’s brace
Hawks win shootout against S.C. North, then roll to 8-0 win over S.C. East
The Ankeny boys' soccer team picked up its first win of the season on Saturday--and then got another victory just a few hours later. After posting a 1-0 triumph over ninth-ranked Sioux City North in a shootout, the Hawks rolled to an 8-0 win over Sioux City East to improve to 2-5 on the season. Both games were part of the Valley Invitational at Valley … [Read more...] about Hawks win shootout against S.C. North, then roll to 8-0 win over S.C. East
Hawks let early lead slip away as Johnston boys rally for 3-1 victory
During the first half of Tuesday's game against visiting Johnston, the Ankeny boys' soccer team appeared to be in control of the CIML Conference contest. The Hawks held a 1-0 lead before Johnston scored an equalizer right before halftime that changed the momentum of the game. The Dragons then added two more goals in the second half to post a 3-1 … [Read more...] about Hawks let early lead slip away as Johnston boys rally for 3-1 victory
‘It was a tough way to lose’: Waukee scores with 5 seconds left to beat Hawks
The Ankeny boys' soccer team had a chance to win Friday's game at Waukee in the final minute of regulation. Instead, the Warriors countered and scored the winning goal with just 5 seconds left for a 3-2 victory in the CIML Conference opener for both teams. "It was a tough way to lose," said Ankeny coach Marcus Varnum. "We were stretched. We were trying … [Read more...] about ‘It was a tough way to lose’: Waukee scores with 5 seconds left to beat Hawks
After losing to Linn-Mar, Hawks’ late rally against C.R. Kennedy falls short
The windy weather didn't help the Ankeny boys' soccer team on Saturday at Northview Stadium. The Hawks opened the season with a pair of losses to Linn-Mar (Marion) and Cedar Rapids Kennedy, but coach Marcus Varnum refused to blame the unfavorable conditions. "We try to keep the ball on the ground and play a specific style of soccer, but when it's windy … [Read more...] about After losing to Linn-Mar, Hawks’ late rally against C.R. Kennedy falls short
Hawks will have to replace Newhard, but 3 all-conference players are back
Ankeny boys' soccer coach Marcus Varnum faces a monumental task this season. He'll have to find a way to replace the scoring production from all-state forward Lucas Newhard. Newhard joined the Hawks' program for his senior season a year ago and led the team to a 19-2 record. He scored a school-record 36 goals, more than half of the team's 71 goals, and … [Read more...] about Hawks will have to replace Newhard, but 3 all-conference players are back
Newhard’s unquenchable thirst for goals leads to Gatorade Iowa POY award
Ankeny star Lucas Newhard has been named the 2021-22 Gatorade Iowa Boys Soccer Player of the Year. Newhard, who led the Hawks to a 19-2 record and an appearance in the Class 3A state tournament, said he did not expect to win the honor. "My reaction when I found out I won was that I was surprised--based on all the good players nominated for this award," … [Read more...] about Newhard’s unquenchable thirst for goals leads to Gatorade Iowa POY award
Ankeny’s Newhard, Centennial’s Duax named to Class 3A all-state first team
Four Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer standouts have received all-state honors from the Iowa High School Soccer Coaches Association along with a pair of Ankeny stars. Senior forward Lucas Newhard of Ankeny and sophomore midfielder Ty Duax of Centennial were both selected to the Class 3A first team. Junior forward Rashidi Ishibwami of Centennial and senior … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Newhard, Centennial’s Duax named to Class 3A all-state first team
Jaguars, Hawks dominate boys’ all-conference soccer team
The Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer teams combined to fill 11 of the 13 slots on the CIML Iowa Conference first team. The Jaguars had six first-team picks, while the Hawks had five. Central Conference champion Ankeny had three unanimous picks to the first team--junior defender Kwaku Kwarteng, senior forward Lucas Newhard and senior midfielder … [Read more...] about Jaguars, Hawks dominate boys’ all-conference soccer team
‘We fell short of our goals’: No. 1 Hawks ousted by Waukee NW on penalty kick
In a matchup between two quality sides, a questionable call can sometimes prove to be the difference. That was the case on Wednesday at the boys' state soccer tournament, where third-ranked Waukee Northwest scored the go-ahead goal on a penalty kick to beat No. 1 Ankeny, 2-1, in the Class 3A quarterfinals. "I may be biased on that, but I don't think … [Read more...] about ‘We fell short of our goals’: No. 1 Hawks ousted by Waukee NW on penalty kick
‘We still have lots of work to do’: Hawks earn trip to state, will face Waukee NW
Lucas Newhard joined the Ankeny boys' soccer team this season with the hope of qualifying for the state tournament. Newhard accomplished his goal on Wednesday night. The senior forward scored two goals to lead the top-ranked Hawks to a 3-0 victory over visiting Sioux City East in a Class 3A substate final. "It’s an amazing feeling to go to state," … [Read more...] about ‘We still have lots of work to do’: Hawks earn trip to state, will face Waukee NW
Newhard, Hawks top Sioux City North, will host Sioux City East in substate final
When your team is ranked No. 1 in the state, you don't have to worry as much about your opponents. "We want to make sure that we're dictating play," said Marcus Varnum, the coach of the top-ranked Ankeny boys' soccer team. "We want to play our style and make sure that we're controlling the game. We feel like we can go into any game and play our style. We … [Read more...] about Newhard, Hawks top Sioux City North, will host Sioux City East in substate final