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Balashaitis, Martin, Macke, Paoli selected to Class 3A all-state first team by IGCA

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Girls' soccer standouts Maddison Balashaitis and Ava Martin of Ankeny Centennial have been named to the Class 3A all-state first team by the Iowa Girls' Coaches Association for the second straight year. Ankeny star Alli Macke was also a repeat selection. She was joined on the squad by teammate Ava Paoli. Balashaitis, a senior defender, helped the … [Read more...] about Balashaitis, Martin, Macke, Paoli selected to Class 3A all-state first team by IGCA

‘I feel so bad for the girls’: Hawkettes fall to Waukee in PKs in Brown’s final game

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This wasn't the way that Simon Brown wanted to close out his Ankeny girls' soccer coaching tenure. As bad as he felt for himself though, Brown felt even worse for his players. The fifth-ranked Hawkettes lost to No. 4 Waukee, 2-1, in a shootout in a Class 3A quarterfinal on Tuesday at the rain-soaked Lied Recreation Fields in Ames. They finished their … [Read more...] about ‘I feel so bad for the girls’: Hawkettes fall to Waukee in PKs in Brown’s final game

‘We just needed a little luck’: Hawkettes earn another trip to state on Macke’s goal

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For much of Friday's game against visiting Cedar Falls, the ball didn't bounce right for the Ankeny girls' soccer team. The fifth-ranked Hawkettes struggled to find the net in a Class 3A regional final, and the chances of going to overtime grew more and more likely as the minutes ticked off the clock in the second half. "I was definitely worried," said … [Read more...] about ‘We just needed a little luck’: Hawkettes earn another trip to state on Macke’s goal

‘Having fresh legs is a huge benefit’: Ankeny gets some rest in rout over Rails

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(Story by Stephen McDaniel) It took just a tick under 7 minutes into the game for Alli Macke to score off a corner kick, and the rest was history. The fifth-ranked and top-seeded Ankeny girls' soccer team set a new season-high in goals after seven different players combined for nine goals in a shutout victory over visiting Des Moines Lincoln in a Class … [Read more...] about ‘Having fresh legs is a huge benefit’: Ankeny gets some rest in rout over Rails

Dietz returns to pitch as Hawkettes romp to win over Urbandale on Senior Night

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It was a Senior Night that Camryn Dietz and her teammates on the Ankeny girls' soccer squad will never forget. Dietz played for the first time this season as the fifth-ranked Hawkettes rolled to a 6-0 victory over visiting Urbandale in their regular-season finale on Friday. The Drake recruit has almost fully recovered from an offseason knee injury. "I … [Read more...] about Dietz returns to pitch as Hawkettes romp to win over Urbandale on Senior Night

Girls’ regional pairings announced: Jags, Hawkettes could face familiar opponents

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The Ankeny girls' soccer team could get a chance to avenge one of its losses with a trip to the state tournament on the line. The fifth-ranked Hawkettes (8-2-3) have been placed in Class 3A Region 5 by the Iowa Girls' High School Athletic Union, which announced its postseason pairings on Thursday. Ankeny is the No. 1 seed and will host either Des … [Read more...] about Girls’ regional pairings announced: Jags, Hawkettes could face familiar opponents

‘We’ll see you again’: Ankeny battles No. 1 Wolves to 1-1 tie in possible state preview

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Ankeny assistant coach Trevor Neary shook hands with Waukee Northwest coach Tony Gabriel following Tuesday's girls' soccer showdown at Ankeny High School. "We'll see you again," Neary said after the fifth-ranked Hawkettes battled No. 1 Northwest to a 1-1 tie in the CIML Conference game. "Yeah, we will," Gabriel replied. Tuesday's game had all the … [Read more...] about ‘We’ll see you again’: Ankeny battles No. 1 Wolves to 1-1 tie in possible state preview

Macke, Hawkettes top North Polk, gear up for showdown against No. 1 Waukee NW

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The Ankeny girls' soccer team has discovered a potent formula. Already boasting one of the state's best defenses, the Hawkettes have been strengthened in recent games by the explosive scoring ability of senior Alli Macke, who is among the top midfielders in Iowa. That combination was on full display Monday night, when Macke scored a pair of goals to … [Read more...] about Macke, Hawkettes top North Polk, gear up for showdown against No. 1 Waukee NW

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Sophie Loeffler, Ankeny girls’ soccer

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Senior defender Sophie Loeffler has helped the Ankeny girls' soccer team to a 7-2-2 record and a No. 5 ranking in Class 3A. The Hawkettes posted a 6-0 victory at No. 12 Dowling Catholic on Friday for their second straight shutout and their eighth clean sheet overall. Loeffler scored one goal and had two assists while helping her squad post 11 clean sheets … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Sophie Loeffler, Ankeny girls’ soccer

‘We started off really well’: Ankeny girls enjoy scoring eruption, roll past Maroons

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There have been times this season when the Ankeny girls' soccer team has struggled to find the net. That wasn't the case on Friday night. The fifth-ranked Hawkettes jumped out to an early 2-0 lead and went on to post a 6-0 victory at No. 12 Dowling Catholic. They had scored a total of 13 goals in the previous 10 games. "We started off really well," … [Read more...] about ‘We started off really well’: Ankeny girls enjoy scoring eruption, roll past Maroons

Macke gets a brace, Petersen chips in another goal in Hawkettes’ win at S.E. Polk

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The Ankeny girls' soccer players had several days to reflect on last Saturday's 2-1 loss to unranked Cedar Rapids Prairie. The seventh-ranked Hawkettes were determined not to have another letdown. On Friday, Ankeny got a pair of goals from Alli Macke and went on to post a 3-0 victory at Southeast Polk in a CIML Conference game. "It was a little bit … [Read more...] about Macke gets a brace, Petersen chips in another goal in Hawkettes’ win at S.E. Polk

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