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Jaguars, Hawks dominate all-CIML Iowa Conference boys’ soccer team

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The Ankeny Centennial and Ankeny boys' soccer teams dominated the all-CIML Iowa Conference selections, placing a combined 10 players on the first team. Senior defender Joe Krueger of Centennial, who helped the Jaguars to the league title, was a unanimous pick. He was joined on the first team by five of his teammates--junior defender Jackson Helmkamp, … [Read more...] about Jaguars, Hawks dominate all-CIML Iowa Conference boys’ soccer team

Valley avenges earlier loss to Ankeny, will now face Jaguars in 3A quarterfinals

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The path to a state title for the Valley boys' soccer team will have to go through both of Ankeny's teams. The fourth-ranked Tigers avenged an earlier loss with a 3-1 victory over No. 13 Ankeny in a Class 3A substate final on Wednesday at Valley Stadium. The Hawks finished the season with an 11-6 record. Valley (16-4) advances to the Class 3A … [Read more...] about Valley avenges earlier loss to Ankeny, will now face Jaguars in 3A quarterfinals

Hawks overcome disallowed goal for 1-0 victory over Ames in substate semifinal

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One goal proved to be enough for the Ankeny boys' soccer team. Mason Yeatts scored in the first half and the 13th-ranked Hawks went on to defeat visiting Ames, 1-0, in a Class 3A substate semifinal on Monday. It was Ankeny's second consecutive victory over the Little Cyclones--the Hawks also won, 3-2, in a shootout on May 14 in what turned out to be their … [Read more...] about Hawks overcome disallowed goal for 1-0 victory over Ames in substate semifinal

Hawks allow tying goal in final minute, but then defeat Ames in shootout

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There wasn't a lot at stake on Friday for the Ankeny boys' soccer team. But the 11th-ranked Hawks badly needed a win, and they got it in dramatic fashion. Ankeny posted a 3-2 victory over visiting Ames in a shootout in the CIML Iowa Conference finale for both teams, who could meet again in substate play. "We needed (the win) for confidence," said … [Read more...] about Hawks allow tying goal in final minute, but then defeat Ames in shootout

Hawks, Jaguars earn No. 2 seeds in their respective substate brackets

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The Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer teams have both earned No. 2 seeds in their respective substate brackets. The postseason pairings were announced on Thursday by the Iowa High School Athletic Association. Seventh-ranked Ankeny Centennial (12-4) will host third-seeded Southeast Polk (6-7) or sixth-seeded Fort Dodge (1-13) in a Class 3A Substate … [Read more...] about Hawks, Jaguars earn No. 2 seeds in their respective substate brackets

‘We couldn’t quite get our feet under us’: Hawks suffer 3-o loss at Marshalltown

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Marshalltown's grass soccer field is considered by most coaches throughout the CIML as the worst playing surface in the league. Ankeny boys' coach Marcus Varnum refused to blame the field, however, for his team's 3-0 loss to the Bobcats on Tuesday. "You hate to really blame it on that, because I think the boys brought the energy and the efforts," … [Read more...] about ‘We couldn’t quite get our feet under us’: Hawks suffer 3-o loss at Marshalltown

Ankeny Fanatic Preps of the Week: Michael Poitry and Conor Wahlberg

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Senior forward Michael Poitry has helped the 11th-ranked Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team to a 10-4 record. He has racked up eight goals and four assists, including a pair of goals in the Jaguars' 3-0 win over visiting Des Moines East on Friday. Junior defender Conor Wahlberg has helped No. 10 Ankeny to a 9-4 mark. He leads the Hawks with 10 goals, … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Preps of the Week: Michael Poitry and Conor Wahlberg

Johnston boys battle back from 2-0 deficit, defeat Hawks in a shootout

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A pair of goals in a 5-minute span wasn't enough to lift the Ankeny boys' soccer team to a non-conference victory on Friday at Johnston. The 10th-ranked Hawks scored twice midway through the first half to build a 2-0 lead, but No. 8 Johnston later tied the game in the second half and eventually posted a 3-2 win in a shootout. The Dragons won the shootout … [Read more...] about Johnston boys battle back from 2-0 deficit, defeat Hawks in a shootout

Hawks, Jaguars will likely have to go through Valley, Waukee in substate play

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The road to the state tournament won't be an easy one for either the Ankeny or Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer teams. Both squads learned their postseason assignments on Thursday, when the Iowa High School Athletic Association announced the eight substate groupings in Class 3A. Tenth-ranked Ankeny (9-3) has been placed in Substate No. 8 along with Ames … [Read more...] about Hawks, Jaguars will likely have to go through Valley, Waukee in substate play

Jaguars top rival Ankeny, capture pickaxe trophy for first time since 2015

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It's been a long time since the Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer players carried the Jag-Hawk pickaxe off the field following their annual showdown against their crosstown rival. On Monday night at Northview Stadium, the Jaguars finally got to do it again. Twelfth-ranked Centennial got a pair of goals from Spencer Thiele in the first 20 minutes of the … [Read more...] about Jaguars top rival Ankeny, capture pickaxe trophy for first time since 2015

Aguilar scores pair of goals, leads Ankeny boys to 6-1 victory at Fort Dodge

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The Ankeny boys' soccer team tuned up for Monday's showdown against Ankeny Centennial with a 6-1 victory at Fort Dodge on Friday. Jose Aguilar scored a pair of goals as the 11th-ranked Hawks improved to 2-0 in the CIML Iowa Conference and 9-2 overall. Fort Dodge's records dropped to 0-2 and 0-8. The Dodgers had lost to Centennial, 10-0, on the same … [Read more...] about Aguilar scores pair of goals, leads Ankeny boys to 6-1 victory at Fort Dodge

‘We grew together as a team’: Hawks top Mason City in conference opener

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Tuesday's 3-1 victory over visiting Mason City probably wasn't the Ankeny boys' soccer team's most impressive win of the season. But it was a productive triumph nonetheless. "Everyone got minutes for us, and that was the best part," said Ankeny coach Marcus Varnum. Ankeny held a 1-0 lead at halftime. The Hawks then added two more goals in the second … [Read more...] about ‘We grew together as a team’: Hawks top Mason City in conference opener

‘It was a physical and mental battle’: Hawks overcome S.E. Polk’s intensity

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The Southeast Polk boys' soccer team brought a physical style of play to the Ankeny High School field on Friday night. The Hawks matched Southeast Polk's intensity, scoring two goals in the second half to post a 3-1 victory. "It was definitely a good win for us," said Ankeny coach Marcus Varnum. "It was a physical and mental battle. They had guys that … [Read more...] about ‘It was a physical and mental battle’: Hawks overcome S.E. Polk’s intensity

‘It isn’t the end of the world’: Urbandale boys snap Hawks’ winning streak

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There's no reason for the Ankeny boys' soccer team to panic. But coach Marcus Varnum is hoping that the Hawks can learn from Tuesday's 2-1 loss at Urbandale. "The sky isn't falling. It isn't the end of the world," said Varnum, whose team had its six-game winning streak snapped. "But we can't casually walk away from this one. We're going to see … [Read more...] about ‘It isn’t the end of the world’: Urbandale boys snap Hawks’ winning streak

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Avry Olson, Ankeny boys’ soccer

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Sophomore forward Avry Olson has helped the Ankeny boys' soccer team to a 6-2 record. He scored the Hawks' only goal in their 2-1 loss at Urbandale on Tuesday. "Avry is an attacking player for us that has played good minutes off the bench," said Ankeny coach Marcus Varnum. "He had a bit of (an injury) on Saturday against Norwalk and wasn't quite ready to … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Avry Olson, Ankeny boys’ soccer

‘It was a big day for us’: Ankeny boys win shootouts against Norwalk, Valley

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You don't want to get into a shootout with the Ankeny boys' soccer team. The Hawks showed again on Saturday that they know how to prevail in penalty kicks, winning a pair of shootouts at the Valley Invitational. They posted back-to-back 3-2 victories over Norwalk and Valley, winning both shootouts by a 4-3 margin. "It was a big day for us," said Ankeny … [Read more...] about ‘It was a big day for us’: Ankeny boys win shootouts against Norwalk, Valley

Ankeny boys’ winning streak continues with 4-0 victory at Ottumwa

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The Ankeny boys' soccer team is on a roll. The Hawks traveled to Ottumwa on Tuesday for a CIML non-conference game and posted a 4-0 win for their fourth straight victory. They are now 4-1 on the season, while Ottumwa's record dropped to 2-2. "We're pleased to be able to get to 4-1," said Ankeny coach Marcus Varnum. "That was the goal after last … [Read more...] about Ankeny boys’ winning streak continues with 4-0 victory at Ottumwa

Ankeny boys give up late goal, hold on for 2-1 victory over Polar Bears

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There are times when Marcus Varnum--like a lot of boys' soccer coaches--will take the result of a game even though he was unhappy with some of the details. Monday's non-conference game against visiting Des Moines North was one of those times. Ankeny built a 2-0 halftime lead, then gave up a late goal to the Polar Bears before holding on for a 2-1 … [Read more...] about Ankeny boys give up late goal, hold on for 2-1 victory over Polar Bears