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Hawkettes defeat previously unbeaten North Polk behind Macke, Gott, Dietz

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The Ankeny girls' soccer players didn't need the wind at their backs on Monday night. The third-ranked Hawkettes scored three goals in the first half against the wind and went on to post a 4-0 victory in a non-conference game against visiting North Polk, the No. 2 squad in Class 2A. "It kind of worked in our favor," said Ankeny coach Simon Brown. "We … [Read more...] about Hawkettes defeat previously unbeaten North Polk behind Macke, Gott, Dietz

‘It feels awesome’: No. 3 Ankeny girls end scoring drought, winless streak vs. Jags

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The Ankeny girls' soccer team finally figured out a way to score against its crosstown rival. All it took was a penalty kick. Junior Camryn Dietz found the net at the 21:33 mark and the third-ranked Hawkettes went on to beat No. 6 Ankeny Centennial, 1-0, on Friday at Ankeny Stadium. It was Ankeny's first win over the Jaguars since 2015 and its first … [Read more...] about ‘It feels awesome’: No. 3 Ankeny girls end scoring drought, winless streak vs. Jags

Hawkettes fall to Kansas foe in shootout, then post 4-1 victory over Illinois squad

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The Ankeny girls' soccer team split a pair of games in the Tournament of Champions at Bettendorf over the weekend. The third-ranked Hawkettes dropped a 2-1 decision to St. Thomas Aquinas (Kan.) in a shootout on Friday afternoon. The game was delayed by rain for about four hours. "It was a bit of a nightmare," said Ankeny coach Simon Brown. "We were … [Read more...] about Hawkettes fall to Kansas foe in shootout, then post 4-1 victory over Illinois squad

‘It was a massive win’: Ankeny girls dominate No. 1 Wolves in 2-0 victory

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It wasn't a fluke. The sixth-ranked Ankeny girls' soccer team posted a 2-0 victory at No. 1 Waukee Northwest on Tuesday, handing the Wolves their first loss of the season. The final score didn't reflect the Hawkettes' dominance. "It was a massive win," said Ankeny coach Simon Brown. "It sounds weird, but the performance was so much better than the … [Read more...] about ‘It was a massive win’: Ankeny girls dominate No. 1 Wolves in 2-0 victory

Hawkettes roll past Dowling for 5-0 win, remain unbeaten in CIML Conference

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The struggling Dowling Catholic girls' soccer team is going to win a game one of these days. Sixth-ranked Ankeny didn't want to be the Maroons' first victim. The host Hawkettes rolled to a 5-0 victory on Friday to avenge last year's 1-0 loss to Dowling in the quarterfinals of the Class 3A state tournament. "I think it's been coming--a result like … [Read more...] about Hawkettes roll past Dowling for 5-0 win, remain unbeaten in CIML Conference

‘We won’t let one bad game define us’: Hawkettes rebound to beat S.E. Polk

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Ankeny girls' soccer coach Simon Brown did not want to postpone Tuesday's game against visiting Southeast Polk. "I know a lot of the schools in the area cancelled their games because of the weather, but it turned out to be a decent evening," said Brown. "It was a little breezy, but we were happy to get the game in and to get the win against a top-10 … [Read more...] about ‘We won’t let one bad game define us’: Hawkettes rebound to beat S.E. Polk

‘The girls got a wake-up call’: Hawkettes dominate but lose at Cedar Falls, 1-0

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On paper, the Cedar Falls girls' soccer team didn't appear to be a dangerous side heading into Monday's non-conference matchup against visiting Ankeny. The Tigers had been outscored, 8-2, while losing three of their first four games. Fourth-ranked Ankeny, meanwhile, was riding a four-game winning streak, including a victory over defending Class 3A state … [Read more...] about ‘The girls got a wake-up call’: Hawkettes dominate but lose at Cedar Falls, 1-0

‘This young group is improving’: No. 4 Hawkettes roll to 7-1 win at C.R. Prairie

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Emma Gott and Alli Macke each scored a pair of goals to lead the fourth-ranked Ankeny girls' soccer team to a 7-1 victory at Cedar Rapids Prairie in a non-conference game on Friday. The Hawkettes built a 4-0 halftime lead and cruised to the win, raising their overall record to 4-1. Prairie dropped to 2-3. "We were happy to get all 20 varsity girls … [Read more...] about ‘This young group is improving’: No. 4 Hawkettes roll to 7-1 win at C.R. Prairie

GOTT A WIN: Senior’s golden goal allows Hawkettes to beat defending champs

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Ankeny girls' soccer coach Simon Brown isn't a big fan of shootouts to decide Iowa high school games during the regular season. His distaste for them only grew after the Hawkettes lost to Dallas Center-Grimes in a marathon shootout in their season opener on March 29. On Tuesday, fifth-ranked Ankeny appeared to be headed to another shootout against … [Read more...] about GOTT A WIN: Senior’s golden goal allows Hawkettes to beat defending champs

Macke scores on free kick to give Ankeny girls 1-0 victory at No. 3 Waukee

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A matchup between two of the state's top five girls' soccer teams in Class 3A was decided by a lone goal. Alli Macke scored on a free kick in the second half and fifth-ranked Ankeny went on to post a 1-0 victory at No. 3 Waukee in the CIML Conference opener for both squads on Friday. "The ball went off the bar, and the linesman called the goal," said … [Read more...] about Macke scores on free kick to give Ankeny girls 1-0 victory at No. 3 Waukee

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Emma Gott, Ankeny girls’ soccer

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Senior forward/midfielder Emma Gott scored three goals to lead the Ankeny girls' soccer team to a 4-0 victory over visiting Ames in the Crosstown Invitational on Saturday. The fourth-ranked Hawkettes evened their record at 1-1 after losing to No. 1 Dallas Center-Grimes, the two-time defending Class 2A state champion, in a marathon shootout, 3-2, on … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Emma Gott, Ankeny girls’ soccer

Hawkettes drop marathon shootout to Dallas Center-Grimes, then rout Ames

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Emma Gott and the Ankeny girls' soccer team didn't dwell on Friday's loss to Dallas Center-Grimes. The Hawkettes didn't have time to do so. Gott recorded a hat trick and fourth-ranked Ankeny evened its record at 1-1 with a 4-0 victory over visiting Ames in the Crosstown Invitational on Saturday. "Our bodies were tired, but we came out wanting to … [Read more...] about Hawkettes drop marathon shootout to Dallas Center-Grimes, then rout Ames

Ankeny girls return 7 all-CIML players from team that allowed just 3 goals

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After allowing just three goals last season, the Ankeny girls' soccer team will return some of the key parts of its defensive unit. Senior Elizabeth Proctor, junior Sophie Loeffler and sophomore Avery Taylor all started on the back line for a squad that posted a 12-4-1 record and advanced to the Class 3A state tournament. They are among the Hawkettes' … [Read more...] about Ankeny girls return 7 all-CIML players from team that allowed just 3 goals

GOTT IT: Ankeny senior verbally commits to play soccer at St. Cloud State

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Ankeny senior Emma Gott found what she was looking for at St. Cloud State, where she will play soccer for the Huskies next year. "I visited a few schools, but when I walked onto St. Cloud State’s campus it felt like home," said Gott. "It wasn’t a tough decision for me because they have an amazing nursing program, which is what I plan on majoring in. Their … [Read more...] about GOTT IT: Ankeny senior verbally commits to play soccer at St. Cloud State

‘I knew I wanted to go there’: Loeffler commits to play soccer at St. Cloud State

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Ankeny girls' soccer standout Sophie Loeffler has verbally committed to St. Cloud State. Loeffler, a junior defender, announced her decision via social media on Friday. "Beyond blessed to announce my commitment to continue my academic & soccer career at St. Cloud State University!" she tweeted. "I’m very thankful to my family, coaches, teammates, … [Read more...] about ‘I knew I wanted to go there’: Loeffler commits to play soccer at St. Cloud State

‘I’m so blessed to have this opportunity!’: Macke to play soccer for Hawkeyes

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Ankeny girls' soccer standout Alli Macke has verbally committed to play for Iowa, beginning in 2025. Macke announced her decision via social media on Sunday. "I am so excited to announce my commitment to play soccer at the University of Iowa!!" Macke tweeted. "A huge thank you to my family, coaches, and teammates for all the amazing support! I’m so … [Read more...] about ‘I’m so blessed to have this opportunity!’: Macke to play soccer for Hawkeyes

Bergan, Pennington, Pitz earn first-team honors in CIML Conference

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Ankeny Centennial standouts Kate Bergan and Alanna Pennington have been named to the CIML Conference first team along with Ankeny star Jenna Pitz by a vote of the league's coaches. Pennington was previously a two-time first-team pick in the CIML Iowa Conference, while Bergan and Pitz were both honored last year before both schools joined the new nine-team … [Read more...] about Bergan, Pennington, Pitz earn first-team honors in CIML Conference