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Girls' Soccer

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

Balashaitis, Lewis earn academic all-state honors; 6 boys’ players also recognized

June 6, 2024 by Dan Holm

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

June 5, 2024 by Dan Holm

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

June 4, 2024 by Dan Holm

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

June 3, 2024 by Dan Holm

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

June 2, 2024 by Dan Holm

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

June 1, 2024 by Dan Holm

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

Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 261

May 29, 2024 by Dan Holm

In the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by Coldwell Banker Mid-America, publisher Dan Holm breaks down the girls' Class 3A state soccer tournament with Ankeny coach Simon Brown and senior forward Emma Gott, who scored two goals in the Hawkettes' 3-0 victory over Waukee in the quarterfinals on Tuesday. … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 261

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

May 29, 2024 by Dan Holm

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

‘I felt welcomed from the start’: Ankeny’s Dietz to play soccer for Bulldogs

May 25, 2024 by Dan Holm

Ankeny soccer standout Camryn Dietz has verbally committed to play for Drake. Dietz, a junior midfielder, announced her decision on social media a week ago. "I am so excited to announce that l've committed to further my academic and athletic career to play Division I soccer at Drake University!" Dietz tweeted on X. "Thank you to all my family, friends, … [Read more...] about ‘I felt welcomed from the start’: Ankeny’s Dietz to play soccer for Bulldogs

Hawkettes finally break through against Dowling’s defense, advance to state

May 24, 2024 by Dan Holm

It wasn't easy, but the Ankeny girls' soccer team is headed back to the state tournament. Emma Gott and Sydney Van Houweling each scored a goal as the third-ranked Hawkettes defeated visiting Dowling Catholic, 2-0, in a Class 3A regional final on Thursday at Northview. "This will be my fourth time going to state, but for some reason it feels … [Read more...] about Hawkettes finally break through against Dowling’s defense, advance to state

Hawkettes wait out storms, then roll to victory over Ames in regional semifinal

May 22, 2024 by Dan Holm

Ankeny High School Activities Director Mike Bakker waited out Tuesday's severe storms, much to the delight of Ankeny girls' soccer coach Simon Brown. While most of the Class 3A regional games were postponed due to the weather, the third-ranked Hawkettes were able to complete their semifinal contest against visiting Ames after delaying the start for 30 … [Read more...] about Hawkettes wait out storms, then roll to victory over Ames in regional semifinal

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: All Macke, Ankeny girls’ track/soccer

May 20, 2024 by Dan Holm

Junior Alli Macke placed in four events to help the Ankeny girls' track team to an eighth-place finish in the Class 4A state meet on Thursday through Saturday at Drake Stadium. Macke placed fifth in the 800 for the second straight year, posting a time of 2:14.37. She also anchored the Hawkettes to a third-place finish in the 4x800 relay, a fifth-place … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: All Macke, Ankeny girls’ track/soccer

‘It’s our Achilles’ heel’: Hawkettes lose another PK shootout, share CIML crown

May 12, 2024 by Dan Holm

The Ankeny girls' soccer team ran out of gas. It resulted in another shootout loss. The second-ranked Hawkettes closed out the regular season on Friday with a 2-1 loss at No. 4 Valley. The Tigers' win, coupled with No. 1 Waukee Northwest's 4-2 victory at No. 7 Ankeny Centennial, allowed the Wolves to tie Ankeny for the CIML Conference title. "The … [Read more...] about ‘It’s our Achilles’ heel’: Hawkettes lose another PK shootout, share CIML crown

Hawkettes, Jaguars earn No. 1 regional seeds, but face tough roads to state

May 9, 2024 by Dan Holm

The road to the state tournament won't be an easy one for the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer teams. Both the Hawkettes and Jaguars earned No. 1 seeds for regional play from the Iowa Girls' High School Athletic Union, but will likely have to beat familiar opponents from the CIML Conference in order to qualify for state. Second-ranked Ankeny … [Read more...] about Hawkettes, Jaguars earn No. 1 regional seeds, but face tough roads to state

Ankeny girls top Urbandale, clinch at least share of CIML Conference crown

May 8, 2024 by Dan Holm

The Ankeny girls' soccer players aren't satisfied with a share of the CIML Conference championship. The Hawkettes want to capture the outright crown. That's why there wasn't much of a celebration on Tuesday after third-ranked Ankeny posted a 2-0 victory at No. 12 Urbandale to clinch at least a tie for the title. The Hawkettes may need to win at No. 2 … [Read more...] about Ankeny girls top Urbandale, clinch at least share of CIML Conference crown

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