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Hawkettes top Dallas Center-Grimes, then struggle in loss to unranked C.R. Prairie

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Ankeny looked like two different girls' soccer teams in a span of less than 24 hours. After posting a 2-0 win over visiting Dallas Center-Grimes on Friday night, the fourth-ranked Hawkettes returned to their home pitch on Saturday afternoon and dropped a 2-1 decision to unranked Cedar Rapids Prairie in another non-conference game. "I think the girls … [Read more...] about Hawkettes top Dallas Center-Grimes, then struggle in loss to unranked C.R. Prairie

‘We put a lot of pressure on them’: Ankeny girls end drought in 2-0 win at Johnston

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The Ankeny girls' soccer team finally found the back of the net. After going scoreless in their last three games, the fourth-ranked Hawkettes got goals from Abby Steinkamp and Izzy Squires to post a 2-0 victory at No. 11 Johnston on Tuesday. "We put a lot of pressure on them," said Ankeny coach Simon Brown. "It's not easy to win on the road, but we … [Read more...] about ‘We put a lot of pressure on them’: Ankeny girls end drought in 2-0 win at Johnston

‘We’re just struggling to find the goal’: Hawkettes settle for 0-0 draw vs. Waukee

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The scoring drought continues for the Ankeny girls' soccer team. The fourth-ranked Hawkettes hosted No. 5 Waukee on Friday and dominated much of the game, but had to settle for a 0-0 tie. It was the second scoreless draw in the last three games for coach Simon Brown's team, which has not scored a regular goal in its last four contests. "Waukee set up … [Read more...] about ‘We’re just struggling to find the goal’: Hawkettes settle for 0-0 draw vs. Waukee

‘We found the net’: Martin’s brace, Kroska’s goal lift Jaguars past No. 1 Ankeny girls

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Only a few opposing girls' soccer teams have been able to crack Ankeny's strong defensive unit over the last couple of seasons. On Monday, Ankeny Centennial found some answers on a cold and windy night at Ankeny Stadium. Ava Martin scored two goals and added an assist to lead the sixth-ranked Jaguars to a 3-0 victory over its crosstown rival in the … [Read more...] about ‘We found the net’: Martin’s brace, Kroska’s goal lift Jaguars past No. 1 Ankeny girls

Ankeny girls’ soccer coach Brown named assistant for Wisconsin men’s program

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Ankeny girls' soccer coach Simon Brown has been named an assistant coach for the Wisconsin men's soccer program. Brown is planning to finish out the current season with the Hawkettes while he gets settled in Madison. "I'll be going back and forth as much as possible for games and practices," Brown said. "These girls deserve to have their season, and I … [Read more...] about Ankeny girls’ soccer coach Brown named assistant for Wisconsin men’s program

‘If 1 and 2 tie, that’s OK’: Hawkettes, Tigers battle to scoreless draw in showdown

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Two defensive juggernauts collided on Tuesday as the top-ranked Ankeny girls' soccer team hosted No. 2 Valley in a showdown between the top two squads in Class 3A. And thanks to a new rule from the Iowa Girls' High School Athletic Union, the Hawkettes and Tigers battled to a 0-0 draw. In previous seasons, the game would have been extended into a pair … [Read more...] about ‘If 1 and 2 tie, that’s OK’: Hawkettes, Tigers battle to scoreless draw in showdown

Macke leads No. 1 Hawkettes past Pella, Pleasant Valley at Crosstown Invitational

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(Story by Stephen McDaniel) Competition is going to start ramping up very quickly, and the Ankeny Hawkettes are right where they want to be. Ankeny successfully defended its top girls' soccer ranking in Class 3A with a pair of quality wins and improved to 3-0 on the season during the Crosstown Invitational that the Hawkettes hosted alongside No. 5 … [Read more...] about Macke leads No. 1 Hawkettes past Pella, Pleasant Valley at Crosstown Invitational

Ankeny girls are No. 1 in first Class 3A soccer rankings, while Centennial is No. 5

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The Ankeny girls' soccer team is ranked No. 1 in Class 3A in the first rankings of the season from the Iowa Girls' High School Athletic Union, while crosstown rival Ankeny Centennial is No. 5. The Jaguars opened their season on Monday with a 3-0 victory at No. 12 Iowa City West. The Hawkettes defeated visiting Cedar Falls, 1-0, in their opener on … [Read more...] about Ankeny girls are No. 1 in first Class 3A soccer rankings, while Centennial is No. 5

Hawkettes allow no shots, get goal from Squires in 1-0 victory over Cedar Falls

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A year ago, the Ankeny girls' soccer team suffered a 1-0 loss at Cedar Falls when the Tigers scored the winning goal on their only shot of the game. Tuesday's rematch in the season opener at Ankeny turned out to be a similar contest. The Hawkettes again dominated the run of play, got a goal from sophomore Isabel Squires in the first half, and went on … [Read more...] about Hawkettes allow no shots, get goal from Squires in 1-0 victory over Cedar Falls

‘I think it was a long offseason’: Hawkettes deal with injuries, prepare for new rules

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The Ankeny girls' soccer team will have to make some adjustments this spring. The Hawkettes posted a 14-5 record a year ago, losing two of those games in shootouts. This year, there will be no shootouts during the regular season. "There is no overtime, so games can end in a tie after 80 (minutes)," said Ankeny coach Simon Brown. "Also, kids who get a … [Read more...] about ‘I think it was a long offseason’: Hawkettes deal with injuries, prepare for new rules

Ankeny’s Macke earns all-state honors from IHSSCA for 2nd consecutive year

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Junior midfielder Alli Macke of Ankeny has earned all-state honors from the Iowa High School Soccer Coaches Association for the second straight year. Macke, who was named to the Class 3A second team as a sophomore, was selected to the first team along with teammate Emma Gott. Ava Martin of Ankeny Centennial was also a first-team pick. Macke led the … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Macke earns all-state honors from IHSSCA for 2nd consecutive year

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

Gott, Loeffler, Macke receive all-state honors along with Balashaitis, Martin

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Ankeny girls' soccer standouts Emma Gott, Sophie Loeffler and Alli Macke have received all-state honors from the Iowa Girls' Coaches Association along with the Ankeny Centennial duo of Maddison Balashaitis and Ava Martin. They were among the 20 players named to the Class 3A squad. Macke, a junior midfielder, racked up a team-high 15 goals for the … [Read more...] about Gott, Loeffler, Macke receive all-state honors along with Balashaitis, Martin

Ankeny foursome, Centennial trio named to Class 3A West all-district team

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A quartet of Ankeny players and a trio from Ankeny Centennial have been named to the Class 3A West all-district girls' soccer team by the Iowa Girls' Coaches Association. Ankeny was represented by senior forward Emma Gott, junior midfielders Camryn Dietz and Alli Macke, and junior defender Sophie Loeffler. That foursome led the Hawkettes to a 14-5 record, … [Read more...] about Ankeny foursome, Centennial trio named to Class 3A West all-district team

Ankeny trio, Centennial’s Balashaitis named to CIML Conference first team

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Twelve players from Ankeny and nine more from Ankeny Centennial have received all-conference honors from the girls' soccer coaches in the CIML Conference. Senior forward Emma Gott, junior midfielder Alli Macke and junior defender Sophie Loeffler of Ankeny were all named to the first team along with junior defender Maddison Balashaitis of Centennial. … [Read more...] about Ankeny trio, Centennial’s Balashaitis named to CIML Conference first team

Centennial’s Balashaitis joins Ankeny’s Gott, Macke on Class 3A all-tourney team

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Girls' soccer standouts Emma Gott and Alli Macke of Ankeny and Maddison Balashaitis of Ankeny Centennial were named to the Class 3A all-tournament team on Saturday at Cownie Park. Gott and Macke helped the Hawkettes reach the semifinals of the state tournament earlier in the week. Balashaitis and the Jaguars took top-ranked Waukee Northwest into overtime … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Balashaitis joins Ankeny’s Gott, Macke on Class 3A all-tourney team

‘We had so many chances’: Hawkettes fall to No. 7 Bettendorf in Class 3A semifinals

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The game of soccer doesn't always reward the better team. It's a cruel reality that was endured by the Ankeny girls' squad on Thursday afternoon at Cownie Park. Despite dominating most of the contest, the third-ranked Hawkettes dropped a 2-1 decision to No. 7 Bettendorf in the Class 3A semifinals of the state tournament. The Bulldogs (17-3) advanced to … [Read more...] about ‘We had so many chances’: Hawkettes fall to No. 7 Bettendorf in Class 3A semifinals

‘Our defense played amazing’: Hawkettes shut down Waukee, advance to semis

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Two of the state's top defensive teams collided in the Class 3A quarterfinals of the girls' state soccer tournament on Tuesday at Cownie Park. Only one of them kept a clean sheet. Third-ranked Ankeny got a pair of goals from Emma Gott and posted a 3-0 victory over No. 6 Waukee. The Warriors, who also dropped a 1-0 decision to Ankeny on April 5, … [Read more...] about ‘Our defense played amazing’: Hawkettes shut down Waukee, advance to semis