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After setting school record in 800, Macke gets hat trick in Hawkettes’ 8-0 win

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Alli Macke didn't have much time to celebrate her school record in the 800-meter run. About 24 hours after breaking that mark during the Jaguar Invitational at Ankeny Stadium, Macke scored three goals on Friday to lead the Ankeny girls' soccer team to an 8-0 victory over visiting Indianola in a non-conference game. "She's had a cool couple of days," … [Read more...] about After setting school record in 800, Macke gets hat trick in Hawkettes’ 8-0 win

Hawkettes spread ball around, get 2 goals from 4 different players in road win

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Emma Gott, Avery Matthews, Liz Proctor and Eden Gibson each scored a pair of goals and the second-ranked Ankeny girls' soccer team rolled to a 10-0 victory at Marshalltown in a CIML Iowa Conference game on Tuesday. Allie Heller and Brooke Harrington each added a goal for the Hawkettes, who improved to 2-0 in the conference and 7-0 overall. Marshalltown's … [Read more...] about Hawkettes spread ball around, get 2 goals from 4 different players in road win

Ankeny girls beat No. 5 Dowling Catholic for their 6th consecutive shutout

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In its first six games, the Ankeny girls' soccer team has found a winning formula. Don't give up any goals. Find the net at least one time. Celebrate a victory. "If we're not conceding goals, we only have to score one and then we're winning games," said Ankeny coach Simon Brown. The second-ranked Hawkettes improved to 6-0 by defeating No. 5 Dowling … [Read more...] about Ankeny girls beat No. 5 Dowling Catholic for their 6th consecutive shutout

PITCH PERFECT: No. 2 Hawkettes remain unbeaten, have yet to allow a goal

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For the second time in three days, the Ankeny girls' soccer players spent more time on the bus than they did on the pitch. The second-ranked Hawkettes romped to a 12-0 victory on Thursday at Fort Dodge in their CIML Iowa Conference opener. The game ended at halftime via the mercy rule. On Tuesday, Ankeny posted a 10-0 win at Ottumwa that ended in the … [Read more...] about PITCH PERFECT: No. 2 Hawkettes remain unbeaten, have yet to allow a goal

GOTT(CHA) COVERED: Depleted Ankeny stays perfect behind soph’s hat trick

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The Ankeny girls' soccer team played without several varsity regulars on Tuesday night. It turns out that the second-ranked Hawkettes didn't need them. Ankeny got a hat trick from sophomore midfielder Emma Gott and rolled to a 10-0 victory at Ottumwa in a non-conference game. "We had 11 full-time varsity players (available) due to injuries, sickness … [Read more...] about GOTT(CHA) COVERED: Depleted Ankeny stays perfect behind soph’s hat trick

Ankeny girls post another shutout, have yet to allow a goal in their 3-0 start

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The sheet remains clean for the Ankeny girls' soccer team. The second-ranked Hawkettes posted a 3-0 victory over visiting Southeast Polk in a non-conference game on Tuesday. It was their third consecutive shutout to open the season. "We returned the whole back line and our keeper from last year," said Ankeny coach Simon Brown. "They're great players, … [Read more...] about Ankeny girls post another shutout, have yet to allow a goal in their 3-0 start

No. 2 Ankeny girls blank Waukee, No. 5 C.B. Lincoln at Crosstown Invitational

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The second-ranked Ankeny girls' soccer team is off to an impressive 2-0 start. The Hawkettes opened their season on Friday with a 3-0 victory over Waukee, then followed with a 1-0 win over No. 5 Council Bluffs Lincoln on Saturday. Both games were part of the Crosstown Invitational. "It was a good weekend," said Ankeny coach Simon Brown. "We had some … [Read more...] about No. 2 Ankeny girls blank Waukee, No. 5 C.B. Lincoln at Crosstown Invitational

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Kennedy Macke, Ankeny girls’ soccer

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Senior midfielder Kennedy Macke is one of eight returning starters for the Ankeny girls' soccer team. She helped the Hawkettes to a 14-5 record and a second-place finish in Class 3A last season. Macke scored five goals and had 10 assists. She was named to the Class 3A all-state second team and was a unanimous pick to the CIML Iowa Conference first … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Kennedy Macke, Ankeny girls’ soccer

Hawkettes return 8 starters, will seek 4th straight appearance in 3A title game

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For much of the 2021 season, the Ankeny girls' soccer team flew under the radar. That won't be the case this year. The Hawkettes return eight starters from a team that posted a 14-5 record and advanced to the Class 3A championship game before dropping a 1-0 decision to Valley. It was Ankeny's third consecutive appearance in the title game. "We have … [Read more...] about Hawkettes return 8 starters, will seek 4th straight appearance in 3A title game

Ankeny’s Foels chooses soccer over volleyball, will play for Loras College

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Ankeny senior Maddie Foels is a strong defender on the soccer field and on the volleyball court. She could have elected to play either sport at the collegiate level, but she decided that her future was on the pitch. Foels has verbally committed to play soccer for Loras College. She announced her decision via Twitter on Sunday. "I'm beyond excited to … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Foels chooses soccer over volleyball, will play for Loras College

AF Preps of the Week: Rachael Christmann and Courtney Kovacs

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Senior forward Rachael Christmann helped the Ankeny girls' soccer team to a 14-5 record and a second-place finish in the Class 3A state tournament. She led the Hawkettes with 16 goals, 11 assists and 43 points. Junior defender Courtney Kovacs helped Ankeny Centennial to an 18-3 mark and a trip to the Class 3A semifinals. She had one goal and two assists … [Read more...] about AF Preps of the Week: Rachael Christmann and Courtney Kovacs

‘It just didn’t go our way’: Hawkettes drop 1-0 decision to Valley in Class 3A final

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As the Ankeny girls' soccer players walked off of Field 9 on Friday at Cownie Soccer Park, the Hawkettes held their heads up high. By reaching the Class 3A championship game for the third consecutive season, Ankeny had exceeded most people's expectations. "Everyone doubted us," said junior defender Eden Gibson. "Nobody believed in us, but we believed … [Read more...] about ‘It just didn’t go our way’: Hawkettes drop 1-0 decision to Valley in Class 3A final

Six Jaguars, four Hawkettes named to CIML Iowa Conference first team

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The CIML Iowa Conference girls' soccer team looks a lot like the boys' squad that was announced earlier this week. Just like the boys' team, the girls' squad includes 10 first-team selections from Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial. The league champion Jaguars placed six players on the first team, just like they did on the boys' squad. Senior defender Ceci … [Read more...] about Six Jaguars, four Hawkettes named to CIML Iowa Conference first team

Ankeny trio, Centennial duo named to Class 3A all-tournament team

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The Ankeny girls' soccer team landed three players on the Class 3A all-tournament team following the Hawkettes' second-place finish at the state tournament on Friday at Cownie Soccer Park. The Hawkettes were represented by senior forward Rachael Christmann, junior midfielder Kennedy Macke and junior defender Eden Gibson. The trio led Ankeny to the title … [Read more...] about Ankeny trio, Centennial duo named to Class 3A all-tournament team

‘We don’t look at the rankings’: Hawkettes top No. 3 Waukee, will play for title

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The Ankeny girls' soccer team has become a Waukee giant-killer. Two years ago, the Hawkettes posted a 1-0 victory over top-ranked Waukee to win the Class 3A state title. On Wednesday, No. 8 Ankeny earned a third consecutive trip to the championship game with a 2-1 win over No. 3 Waukee in the Class 3A semifinals at Cownie Soccer Park. "It feels … [Read more...] about ‘We don’t look at the rankings’: Hawkettes top No. 3 Waukee, will play for title

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Allie Heller, Ankeny girls’ soccer

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Freshman defender Allie Heller is a member of the Ankeny girls' soccer team. She has helped the eighth-ranked Hawkettes to a 13-4 record. "Allie has been a great and surprising addition to the team this year," said Ankeny coach Simon Brown. "She made her way onto the varsity roster and has grown in confidence as the season has gone on working her way into … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Allie Heller, Ankeny girls’ soccer

‘I just know what I do’: Christmann’s PK in final minute sends Ankeny into semis

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With the sun beating down on her, Ankeny forward Rachael Christmann had no desire to go into overtime during the Class 3A quarterfinals of the girls' state soccer tournament on Tuesday. A handball in the box against Pleasant Valley in the final minute of regulation gave the Hawkettes an opportunity to break a scoreless tie. And Christmann didn't let it … [Read more...] about ‘I just know what I do’: Christmann’s PK in final minute sends Ankeny into semis