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Hawkettes cruise as Christmann racks up 4 goals, 3 assists on Senior Night

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Ankeny girls' soccer coach Simon Brown started six seniors on Senior Night. The sextet helped the ninth-ranked Hawkettes to a 10-0 victory over visiting Des Moines Hoover in a non-conference game on Tuesday. "It was good," Brown said. "We started every senior that was eligible today, so we had six of them out there. It was good to give them an … [Read more...] about Hawkettes cruise as Christmann racks up 4 goals, 3 assists on Senior Night

‘It took a little bit of magic’: Pritchard’s goal lifts Hawkettes to 1-0 win at S.E. Polk

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It took a little bit of magic for the Ankeny girls' soccer team to post a 1-0 victory at Southeast Polk on Monday. Teja Pritchard scored the game's only goal on a direct kick with about 15 minutes left. It was the seventh goal of the season for Pritchard, who was assisted by Kennedy Macke. Pritchard blasted a shot into the upper left corner of the net … [Read more...] about ‘It took a little bit of magic’: Pritchard’s goal lifts Hawkettes to 1-0 win at S.E. Polk

Hawkettes outlast Ames in shootout in preview of Class 3A regional semifinal

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Friday's matchup between the ninth-ranked Ankeny girls' soccer team and No. 10 Ames served as a preview of next month's regional tournament. The visiting Hawkettes posted a 2-1 victory in a shootout to earn a second-place finish in the CIML Iowa Conference. The loss snapped Ames' five-game winning streak. The two teams will meet again in a Class 3A … [Read more...] about Hawkettes outlast Ames in shootout in preview of Class 3A regional semifinal

Regional soccer pairings announced: Ankeny, Centennial to play league foes

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The Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer teams will open postseason play against familiar opponents from the CIML Iowa Conference. The top-ranked Jaguars (10-1) will host a Class 2A regional semifinal against Marshalltown (0-12) on June 2 at 6 p.m. The Bobcats dropped a 10-0 decision to Centennial on April 16. Cedar Falls (8-5) will play Waterloo … [Read more...] about Regional soccer pairings announced: Ankeny, Centennial to play league foes

Hawkettes roll past Marshalltown to end two-game losing skid

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Coming off a couple tough losses, the Ankeny girls' soccer team needed to catch a break. The schedule offered one on Tuesday night. The eighth-ranked Hawkettes rolled to a 10-0 victory over visiting Marshalltown in a CIML Iowa Conference game. The winless Bobcats have scored only four goals all season. "It was good for momentum probably to have a … [Read more...] about Hawkettes roll past Marshalltown to end two-game losing skid

‘Everything that can go wrong is going wrong’: Hawkettes fall to Johnston in PKs

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The Ankeny girls' soccer team was looking to bounce back from Monday's loss to Ankeny Centennial. Instead, the Hawkettes have now suffered back-to-back defeats for the second time this season. Tenth-ranked Johnston posted a 2-1 victory at No. 8 Ankeny in a shootout on Friday. The Dragons won the shootout by a 3-1 margin. "It was just one of those … [Read more...] about ‘Everything that can go wrong is going wrong’: Hawkettes fall to Johnston in PKs

Centennial extends its shutout streak to 7 games with 4-0 win over Hawkettes

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The Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team tried to not get too hyped for Monday's showdown against its crosstown rival. The second-ranked Jaguars tried to treat No. 7 Ankeny like they would any other opponent. And that's exactly what Centennial did. The Jaguars rolled to a 4-0 victory for their seventh consecutive shutout, dominating the Ankeny Derby … [Read more...] about Centennial extends its shutout streak to 7 games with 4-0 win over Hawkettes

‘Even our reserves were able to find the net’: Hawkettes rout Fort Dodge, 16-0

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It took a few minutes for the Ankeny girls' soccer team to score its first goal during Friday's game against visiting Fort Dodge. Once Ally Phong found the net, however, the goals came in a flurry. The seventh-ranked Hawkettes erupted for 16 goals in the first half to post a 16-0 victory in the CIML Iowa Conference game. The contest ended at halftime … [Read more...] about ‘Even our reserves were able to find the net’: Hawkettes rout Fort Dodge, 16-0

‘It was good to see the offense flowing’: Phong, Hawkettes rout Mason City

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Simon Brown has been waiting for his Ankeny girls' soccer team to have an offensive explosion. It finally came on Tuesday night. The seventh-ranked Hawkettes built a 6-0 halftime lead and rolled to an 8-1 victory at Mason City in their CIML Iowa Conference opener. "It was good to see the offense flowing and some girls getting much-deserved goals," … [Read more...] about ‘It was good to see the offense flowing’: Phong, Hawkettes rout Mason City

‘We needed that chip off our shoulder’: Lynn guides Ankeny girls past J-Hawks

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Sarah Lynn was a standout player for the Ankeny girls' soccer team several years ago. Someday, she'd like to coach her own squad. On Tuesday, Lynn got a chance to do just that when Ankeny coach Simon Brown was unable to attend the Hawkettes' game against visiting Urbandale. Brown, who also coaches the William Penn men's team, was on his way to Florida … [Read more...] about ‘We needed that chip off our shoulder’: Lynn guides Ankeny girls past J-Hawks

‘A recipe for disaster’: Ankeny’s offensive woes continue in OT loss to Spartans

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A second shutout loss in three days has left the Ankeny girls' soccer team searching for answers. The Hawkettes battled Pleasant Valley into overtime before dropping a 1-0 decision on Saturday at the Bettendorf Invitational. The loss followed a similar 1-0 setback at Dowling Catholic on Thursday. "Scoring goals has obviously been a problem the last two … [Read more...] about ‘A recipe for disaster’: Ankeny’s offensive woes continue in OT loss to Spartans

Unbeaten Dowling Catholic hands Hawkettes their first loss of the season

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The Ankeny girls' soccer team couldn't find a way to score a goal during Thursday's game at Dowling Catholic. The Hawkettes are not alone. The Maroons got a goal from Julia Moore midway through the second half and posted a 1-0 victory for their fourth consecutive shutout. They have outscored their opponents by a 14-0 margin this season. "We probably … [Read more...] about Unbeaten Dowling Catholic hands Hawkettes their first loss of the season

‘We kicked it into gear in the 2nd half’: Hawkettes knock off Bettendorf

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Friday's 4-2 victory over visiting Bettendorf could pay off later this season for the Ankeny girls' soccer team. "Bettendorf is always a top-10 team," said Ankeny coach Simon Brown. "The motivation before the game was that if we could beat a top-10 team it would keep us in the mix for a good seed in the postseason." Kennedy Mackey scored a pair of … [Read more...] about ‘We kicked it into gear in the 2nd half’: Hawkettes knock off Bettendorf

Hawkettes allow tying goal in final second, then top I.C. West in shootout

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The Ankeny girls' soccer team was just seconds away from clinching a season-opening victory on Tuesday. The Hawkettes held a 1-0 lead at Iowa City West and had control of the ball in the final minute of regulation. "We were up with a lot of shots (for us) to a little (for West), and we had the ball in the corner with about 20 seconds to go," said … [Read more...] about Hawkettes allow tying goal in final second, then top I.C. West in shootout

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Irie Vincent, Ankeny girls’ soccer

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Senior midfielder Irie Vincent is one of two returning starters for the Ankeny girls' soccer team. Vincent helped the Hawkettes to an 18-4 record and the Class 3A state title as a sophomore in 2019. She contributed one goal and three assists. Here is some inside info on Vincent: I think you're the only person I know with the first name of Irie. Is … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Irie Vincent, Ankeny girls’ soccer

After winning state title in 2019, Ankeny girls ‘get to make their own story’ in 2021

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Ankeny was the last girls' soccer team to capture the Class 3A state championship. But you won't hear coach Simon Brown talking to the Hawkettes about defending their crown this season. Ankeny won the fourth state title in school history in 2019. The 2020 campaign was then cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, meaning that most of the Hawkettes' … [Read more...] about After winning state title in 2019, Ankeny girls ‘get to make their own story’ in 2021

Ankeny’s Christmann to play soccer at Wartburg College

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The Ankeny connection to the Wartburg women's soccer program continues to grow. Ankeny midfielder Rachael Christmann, who helped the Hawkettes to the Class 3A state title in 2019, has committed to play for the Knights. She will join the Division III program in 2021. When Christmann took an overnight visit to Waverly, she stayed with current Wartburg … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Christmann to play soccer at Wartburg College

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Acacia Biehl, Ankeny girls’ soccer

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Senior Acacia Biehl helped the Ankeny girls' soccer team to the Class 3A state championship in 2019. She had one goal and three assists for the Hawkettes. Biehl has committed to play for Wartburg College in the fall. Here is some inside info on Biehl: You have an interesting first name. Is there a story behind how you got it? My parents have … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Acacia Biehl, Ankeny girls’ soccer