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Ex-Ankeny player, assistant coach Varnum hired to take over Hawks’ program

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The replacement for Ankeny boys' soccer coach Jordan Burns was already on the Hawks' coaching staff. Assistant coach Marcus Varnum has been hired to take over the program. A former Ankeny player, Varnum helped the Hawks to a 12-7 record last season. "I'm absolutely thrilled," said Varnum. "It's a great opportunity, and I am really pleased and feel very … [Read more...] about Ex-Ankeny player, assistant coach Varnum hired to take over Hawks’ program

‘Hard to walk away’: Ankeny’s Burns resigns as boys’ soccer coach

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Ankeny boys' soccer coach Jordan Burns has resigned from his position after two seasons at the school. Burns, a native of Scotland, compiled a 29-12 record and guided the Hawks to a pair of state tournament appearances. "It was a very tough decision," said Burns. "It's something that I didn't really want to do, but I had to do. I'm at the point in my … [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

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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 in four years. "He wasn't a captain, but he was a great leader for us," Ankeny coach Jordan Burns said of Safley. "He stepped up and took over a … [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

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Jordan Burns shared some hugs with his Ankeny boys' soccer players following a season-ending loss on Friday. The second-year head coach was hoping to say his final goodbyes at the end of the Class 3A state tournament on Tuesday, but the 10th-ranked Hawks were eliminated with a 2-1 loss to No. 2 Iowa City West in the quarterfinals at Cownie Soccer Complex … [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

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Ankeny boys' soccer coach Jordan Burns was hoping to avoid Waukee as long as possible. He got his wish. The seventh-seeded Hawks (12-6) will play No. 2 Iowa City West (16-1) in the quarterfinals of the Class 3A state tournament on Friday at 5:15 p.m. The start of the tournament was pushed back a day due to wet fields at Cownie Soccer … [Read more...] about Hawks get the draw they wanted, will face Iowa City West in rematch

Boys’ state soccer tournament postponed, will now start Friday

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The Ankeny boys' soccer team will have to wait until Friday to play its opening game in the Class 3A state tournament. Iowa High School Athletic Association officials announced on Wednesday that the tournament would be pushed back a day. Here is the press release from the IHSAA: "Due to field conditions and scheduling, the IHSAA’s 2019 State Soccer … [Read more...] about Boys’ state soccer tournament postponed, will now start Friday

#WeGoAgain: Pritchard leads Hawks past Lincoln, back to state tourney

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Ankeny's Charlie Pritchard had to sit out the final game of last year's boys' state soccer tournament after picking up a red card following the Hawks' loss to Bettendorf in the Class 3A semifinals. The senior forward never lost faith that he'd get another chance to play at Cownie Park. On Saturday, Pritchard scored a pair of goals to ignite the … [Read more...] about #WeGoAgain: Pritchard leads Hawks past Lincoln, back to state tourney

Albertson returns to lineup, gets hat trick in Hawks’ win over Dowling

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The return of Nate Albertson and Jalen Elwell could not have come at a better time for the Ankeny boys' soccer team. Both players returned to the lineup on Wednesday and helped the 10th-ranked Hawks to a 6-0 victory over visiting Dowling Catholic in a Class 3A substate semifinal. Albertson, a junior who had been out most of the season with an ankle … [Read more...] about Albertson returns to lineup, gets hat trick in Hawks’ win over Dowling

No. 1 Waukee extends winning streak to 23 games with 3-0 victory over Hawks

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The Ankeny boys' soccer team closed out the regular season on Friday with a 3-0 loss to visiting Waukee, the defending state champion and No. 1 team in Class 3A. The Warriors (17-0) have won 23 straight games dating back to last season. Their last loss came to Ankeny Centennial, 1-0, on May 11, 2018. "Waukee showed tonight the level it takes to win a … [Read more...] about No. 1 Waukee extends winning streak to 23 games with 3-0 victory over Hawks

Hawks post 3-2 win at Hoover, will host No. 1 Waukee on Friday

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Charlie Pritchard scored two goals and also had an assist to lead the Ankeny boys' soccer team to a 3-2 victory at Des Moines Hoover on Tuesday. It was the fourth consecutive win for the 10th-ranked Hawks, who improved to 10-5 on the season. No. 16 Hoover dropped to 12-6. Pritchard now leads the team with 15 goals. Seven of them have come during the … [Read more...] about Hawks post 3-2 win at Hoover, will host No. 1 Waukee on Friday

Ankeny boys beat Johnston, prevent Dragons from tying for conference title

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After knocking off its crosstown rival on Tuesday, the Ankeny boys' soccer team helped out Ankeny Centennial on Friday. The 14th-ranked Hawks posted a 2-0 victory over No. 15 Johnston in their CIML Central Conference finale at Ankeny. The loss prevented the Dragons from tying Centennial for the league title. "We wanted to make sure that we approached … [Read more...] about Ankeny boys beat Johnston, prevent Dragons from tying for conference title

Flip out, Charlie: Pritchard’s late heroics give Hawks 2-1 win over Centennial

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Ankeny's Charlie Pritchard likes to celebrate big goals with a backflip. On Tuesday, the senior forward scored perhaps the biggest goal of his high school soccer career. Pritchard dribbled down the left side of the field and fought off two defenders before finding the back of the net in the 67th minute to give the 14th-ranked Hawks a 2-1 victory at No. … [Read more...] about Flip out, Charlie: Pritchard’s late heroics give Hawks 2-1 win over Centennial

Raineri, Pritchard combine for 7 goals in Hawks’ 11-0 victory over Fort Dodge

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There was no chance that the Ankeny boys' soccer team was going to overlook visiting Fort Dodge on Friday--despite the Dodgers' less-than-impressive record. Fort Dodge was coming off its only win of the season, a 2-1 victory at East Sac County on Thursday. The Dodgers had been 0-8 to start the year, scoring a total of just one goal in the … [Read more...] about Raineri, Pritchard combine for 7 goals in Hawks’ 11-0 victory over Fort Dodge

Hawks drop 2-1 decision to Ames despite outshooting Little Cyclones, 29-4

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The Ames boys' soccer team entered Monday's game at Ankeny on the heels of three consecutive shutout losses. The Little Cyclones were then outshot by Ankeny, 29-4, in the CIML Central Conference game. And yet, somehow, Ames emerged with a 2-1 victory over the seventh-ranked Hawks. "It was another tough loss," said Ankeny coach Jordan Burns. "It was … [Read more...] about Hawks drop 2-1 decision to Ames despite outshooting Little Cyclones, 29-4

‘Unlucky goal’ dooms Ankeny boys in 2-1 loss at Urbandale

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An unlucky break proved to be costly Thursday for the Ankeny boys' soccer team. The fifth-ranked Hawks suffered a 2-1 loss at No. 12 Urbandale, which scored what turned out to be the game-winning goal in the second half. "Ryan Safley headed the ball, and it ricocheted off one of their players," said Ankeny coach Jordan Burns. "I think everybody kind of … [Read more...] about ‘Unlucky goal’ dooms Ankeny boys in 2-1 loss at Urbandale

‘Lackadaisical’ Hawks snap out of funk, post 2-0 win at Dowling Catholic

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To put it bluntly, Ankeny boys' soccer coach Jordan Burns wasn't happy with his team's performance on Tuesday. The good news, though, is that the fifth-ranked Hawks still managed to post a 2-0 victory in their CIML Central Conference opener at No. 14 Dowling Catholic. "We were just lackadaisical, and it was very frustrating," said Burns. "But in high … [Read more...] about ‘Lackadaisical’ Hawks snap out of funk, post 2-0 win at Dowling Catholic

Raineri leads Hawks to win over East, then commits to play for UCCS

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It was a good weekend for Kolby Raineri and the Ankeny boys' soccer team. On Friday, Raineri recorded a hat trick to lead the fifth-ranked Hawks to a 7-1 victory over Des Moines East in a non-conference game at Cownie Park. Then, on Saturday, the senior announced on Twitter that he had made his college plans. "Blessed to announce I have committed to … [Read more...] about Raineri leads Hawks to win over East, then commits to play for UCCS

Hawks knock off No. 3 Valley, finish 3-1 at Valley Classic

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The Ankeny boys' soccer team made a huge statement on Friday. The 12th-ranked Hawks got a hat trick from Charlie Pritchard and posted a 3-1 victory at No. 3 Valley, giving coach Jordan Burns his first win ever at Valley Stadium. "We had a tactical plan, and the boys executed it perfectly," said Burns. "Charlie was exceptional." The game was part of … [Read more...] about Hawks knock off No. 3 Valley, finish 3-1 at Valley Classic

Raineri records hat trick, leads Hawks to their first win of season

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The Ankeny boys' soccer team earned its first victory of the season on Tuesday with a 6-2 win over visiting Mason City. The Hawks (1-2) were playing for the first time since March 30, when they opened the season with losses to Iowa City West and Iowa City High. "It wasn't pretty, but it was a win," said Ankeny coach Jordan Burns. "It was good to get … [Read more...] about Raineri records hat trick, leads Hawks to their first win of season