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Girls' Soccer

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

May 19, 2025 by Dan Holm

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

May 16, 2025 by Dan Holm

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

Doubleday Insurance Coach of the Month: Trevor Neary, Ankeny girls’ soccer

May 15, 2025 by Dan Holm

The assistant coach directs the Hawkettes to a 1-1 draw against top-ranked Waukee Northwest in a CIML Conference showdown. … [Read more...] about Doubleday Insurance Coach of the Month: Trevor Neary, Ankeny girls’ soccer

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

May 15, 2025 by Dan Holm

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

May 13, 2025 by Dan Holm

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

May 12, 2025 by Dan Holm

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

May 11, 2025 by Dan Holm

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

May 4, 2025 by Dan Holm

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

April 27, 2025 by Dan Holm

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

April 23, 2025 by Dan Holm

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

April 19, 2025 by Dan Holm

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

April 15, 2025 by Dan Holm

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 Fanatic Podcast: Episode 300

April 11, 2025 by Dan Holm

In the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by Legacy Realty of Iowa and Revive Dermatology Clinic and Spa, publisher Dan Holm breaks down the girls' soccer season thus far with coaches Simon Brown of Ankeny and Chris Allen of Ankeny Centennial, previews Monday's annual Ankeny Derby showdown, and discusses Brown's resignation to … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 300

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

April 11, 2025 by Dan Holm

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

April 9, 2025 by Dan Holm

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

April 7, 2025 by Dan Holm

(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

April 2, 2025 by Dan Holm

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

April 2, 2025 by Dan Holm

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

March 21, 2025 by Dan Holm

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

June 10, 2024 by Dan Holm

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

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