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Hegelheimer’s goal in OT knocks Hawkettes from unbeaten ranks

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The Ankeny girls' soccer team couldn't figure out a way to stop Ames' Melina Hegelheimer. It resulted in the Hawkettes' first loss of the season. Hegelheimer scored a pair of goals, including the game-winner in overtime, as the ninth-ranked Little Cyclones posted a 3-2 victory at No. 5 Ankeny in a CIML Central Conference showdown on Tuesday. "It was … [Read more...] about Hegelheimer’s goal in OT knocks Hawkettes from unbeaten ranks

Hawkettes ‘don’t play their best’ but still roll to 7-0 triumph

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The members of the Ankeny girls' soccer team may have been a little distracted during Friday's game against Des Moines Lincoln. With prom weekend coming up, the fifth-ranked Hawkettes didn't play their best but still managed to post a 7-0 victory at Cownie Park. "It was kind of a tough night," said Ankeny coach Dan Bertsch. "We never really found our … [Read more...] about Hawkettes ‘don’t play their best’ but still roll to 7-0 triumph

Ankeny girls dominate 2nd half in 3-0 victory over No. 5 Johnston

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A halftime adjustment paid off in a big way for the Ankeny girls' soccer team on Tuesday. The ninth-ranked Hawkettes scored three goals in the second half to defeat No. 5 Johnston, 3-0, in a non-conference game at Ankeny. "We tactically made a big adjustment that the girls responded to very well," said Ankeny coach Dan Bersch, whose team improved its … [Read more...] about Ankeny girls dominate 2nd half in 3-0 victory over No. 5 Johnston

Hawkettes remain unbeaten, have yet to allow a goal

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After three games, the Ankeny girls' soccer team has yet to allow a goal this season. The ninth-ranked Hawkettes picked up two more victories on Saturday at the Bettendorf Invitational. They opened the tournament with a 1-0 victory over Springfield (Mo.) Catholic, then later posted a 6-0 win over North Scott--the No. 3 team in Class 2A. "It was a big … [Read more...] about Hawkettes remain unbeaten, have yet to allow a goal

Whitaker’s goal sparks Hawkettes to 2-0 win at Urbandale

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It didn't take long for Riley Whitaker to make an impact for the Ankeny girls' soccer team. The Iowa recruit scored a goal midway through the first half to spark the ninth-ranked Hawkettes to a 2-0 victory at Urbandale in their season opener on Thursday. It was the first high school game for the senior, who has previously played for the Iowa Rush club … [Read more...] about Whitaker’s goal sparks Hawkettes to 2-0 win at Urbandale

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Cambri Mason, Ankeny girls’ soccer

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Cambri Mason of the Ankeny girls' soccer team is the Ankeny Fanatic Sub of the Week sponsored by Blimpie. The junior midfielder, who is currently home-schooled, is a two-year letterwinner for the Hawkettes. She also plays basketball for Ankeny Christian Academy. "After not being initially elected to the varsity team after player placements her freshmen … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Cambri Mason, Ankeny girls’ soccer

‘Together We Soar’: Hawkettes look to blend talented newcomers with strong returning cast

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A year ago, Chloee Kooker was one of the state's most prolific offensive players, accounting for nearly 40 percent of the Ankeny girls' soccer team's goals. Kooker racked up 25 goals and nine assists while leading the Hawkettes to an 11-8 record. The Indiana State recruit was named to the Class 3A all-state second team by the Iowa Girls' Coaches … [Read more...] about ‘Together We Soar’: Hawkettes look to blend talented newcomers with strong returning cast