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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

Ankeny’s Brown promoted to head men’s soccer coach at William Penn

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Ankeny girls' soccer coach Simon Brown has been promoted to head men's soccer coach at William Penn University, where he had been the associate head men's and women's coach for the last three years. Brown, who led the Hawkettes to the Class 3A state title in his first season last year, said he hopes to keep both coaching jobs for a long time. "There's … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Brown promoted to head men’s soccer coach at William Penn

‘I’ve got more soccer in me’: Ankeny goalkeeper Frederick to play for Simpson

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Ankeny's Brenny Frederick wasn't sure if she wanted to continue playing soccer. Once she decided that she did, it wasn't difficult for the senior goalkeeper to make her future plans. Frederick has committed to play for Simpson College next year. "Playing soccer was the tough decision. Playing for Simpson was an easy decision," said Frederick. … [Read more...] about ‘I’ve got more soccer in me’: Ankeny goalkeeper Frederick to play for Simpson

More all-state honors for Harrington, Kooker, Wee and Wyckoff

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Senior Chloee Kooker and junior Ashley Harrington of Ankeny have been joined by seniors Olivia Wee and Allie Wyckoff of Ankeny Centennial on the girls' Class 3A all-state first team by the Iowa High School Soccer Coaches Association. That quartet previously received first-team honors from the Iowa Girls' Coaches Association. Kooker, a defender, was also … [Read more...] about More all-state honors for Harrington, Kooker, Wee and Wyckoff

Ankeny star Kooker named Miss Iowa Soccer for 2019

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When the Ankeny girls' soccer team captured the Class 3A state title earlier this month, it appeared to be the perfect way for senior defender Chloee Kooker to close out her illustrious high school career. Kooker was named to the all-tournament team for the second straight year after the Hawkettes won the fourth state championship in school history. She … [Read more...] about Ankeny star Kooker named Miss Iowa Soccer for 2019