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Balashaitis, Lewis earn academic all-state honors; 6 boys’ players also recognized

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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

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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

‘We just couldn’t hold on’: Hawks’ late lead slips away in 3-2 loss to No. 2 Dowling

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A lot of blood, sweat and tears. The Ankeny boys' soccer players left it all on the field. The seventh-ranked Hawks led for much of the game before falling to No. 2 Dowling Catholic, 3-2, in the Class 4A quarterfinals of the state tournament on Wednesday night at Cownie Park. The Maroons never led until Kevin Copic scored the winning goal with just 1 … [Read more...] about ‘We just couldn’t hold on’: Hawks’ late lead slips away in 3-2 loss to No. 2 Dowling

‘It feels amazing’: Lundberg’s late goal, Kobow’s ensuing PK send Hawks to state

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The Ankeny boys' soccer team was less than a minute away from having its season come to an end on Wednesday at Northview. But the eighth-ranked Hawks never lost their faith. Austin Lundberg scored an equalizer on a free kick with 52 seconds left, and Ankeny went on to beat visiting Linn-Mar (Marion), 2-1, in a shootout in a Class 4A substate … [Read more...] about ‘It feels amazing’: Lundberg’s late goal, Kobow’s ensuing PK send Hawks to state

Hawks oust C.R. Kennedy behind Benge’s brace, will host Linn-Mar Wednesday

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Earlier this season, the Ankeny boys' soccer team defeated Cedar Rapids Kennedy before falling to Linn-Mar (Marion) in overtime on March 30. The Hawks are hoping that history doesn't repeat itself. Eighth-ranked Ankeny opened postseason play on Monday with a 2-0 victory over Kennedy in a Class 4A substate semifinal at Northview. The Hawks (10-8) will … [Read more...] about Hawks oust C.R. Kennedy behind Benge’s brace, will host Linn-Mar Wednesday

Hawks look to regroup after closing out regular season with loss to Urbandale

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It's time for the Ankeny boys' soccer team to regroup. The seventh-ranked Hawks closed out the regular season on Tuesday with a 1-0 loss to visiting Urbandale, which snapped a five-game losing skid. The J-Hawks scored the game's only goal midway through the second half at Ankeny Stadium. "We had no injuries and no red (cards), but there were no other … [Read more...] about Hawks look to regroup after closing out regular season with loss to Urbandale

‘I’m proud of the boys’: Depleted Hawks fall to Valley boys, drop to 9-7 on season

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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

No. 7 Hawks earn No. 1 seed in Substate 6; Jaguars will play at Iowa City High

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Monday was a good day for both the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer teams. The Hawks moved into the No. 7 spot in the latest Class 4A rankings from the Iowa High School Athletic Association. That allowed coach Trevor Fuccio's squad to earn a No. 1 seed in Substate 6 for postseason play. Ankeny (9-6) will host either Cedar Rapids Jefferson … [Read more...] about No. 7 Hawks earn No. 1 seed in Substate 6; Jaguars will play at Iowa City High

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Austin Lundberg, Ankeny boys’ soccer

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Junior midfielder Austin Lundberg helped the Ankeny boys' soccer team to a 1-0 victory over Ankeny Centennial on Friday at Ankeny Stadium. The Hawks raised their record to 9-6 on the season. Lundberg ranks second on the team in scoring with six goals. He had two goals and three assists as a sophomore, when he earned all-conference honorable mention while … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Austin Lundberg, Ankeny boys’ soccer

‘We were pretty confident’: Hawks top Centennial boys, regain pick axe trophy

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For the fourth consecutive year, the pick axe trophy that goes to the annual winner of the Ankeny Derby has changed hands. The Ankeny boys' soccer team got a goal from Landon Benge early in the second half and went on to beat crosstown rival Ankeny Centennial, 1-0, on Friday at Ankeny Stadium. The two teams have traded victories every year since … [Read more...] about ‘We were pretty confident’: Hawks top Centennial boys, regain pick axe trophy

Pleasant Valley boys outlast Hawks in shootout, then post 1-0 win over Jaguars

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The Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer teams had something in common on Saturday. The Hawks and Jaguars both lost a non-conference game to visiting Pleasant Valley. The Spartans traveled to central Iowa for a pair of contests at Northview Middle School and opened the day with a 3-2 win over seventh-ranked Ankeny in a shootout. "It was an … [Read more...] about Pleasant Valley boys outlast Hawks in shootout, then post 1-0 win over Jaguars

Benge’s brace helps Ankeny boys snap two-game skid with 3-1 win over Carlisle

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The seventh-ranked Ankeny boys' soccer team snapped a two-game losing skid with a 3-1 victory on Thursday over visiting Carlisle, the No. 10 squad in Class 3A. Landon Benge scored a pair of goals for the Hawks. He now has nine of the team's 19 goals this season. Austin Lundberg also found the net for his sixth goal of the year. All of the scoring came … [Read more...] about Benge’s brace helps Ankeny boys snap two-game skid with 3-1 win over Carlisle

No. 3 Wolves score two early goals, then cruise to 3-0 victory over Ankeny boys

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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

‘It was a quality performance’: Hawks prove they belong in 1-0 loss at Dowling

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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

No. 3 Ankeny boys find some energy in 2nd half, beat S.E. Polk on Benge’s goal

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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

Hawks defeat Norwalk, Ames at Valley Invite, but lose in PKs to Millard West

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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

Hawks take lead on Lundberg’s PK, but Johnston boys rally for 3-1 victory

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The Ankeny boys' soccer team battled defending Class 4A state champion Johnston on even terms for much of Monday's game before the host Dragons scored two late goals to escape with a 3-1 victory. Carlos Martinez had two goals and Lai Mawia added another for the Dragons, who also got two assists from Cael Leach and one from Kyron Pope. It was the 11th … [Read more...] about Hawks take lead on Lundberg’s PK, but Johnston boys rally for 3-1 victory