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‘Hard to walk away’: Ankeny’s Burns resigns as boys’ soccer coach

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Ankeny boys' soccer coach Jordan Burns has resigned from his position after two seasons at the school. Burns, a native of Scotland, compiled a 29-12 record and guided the Hawks to a pair of state tournament appearances. "It was a very tough decision," said Burns. "It's something that I didn't really want to do, but I had to do. I'm at the point in my … [Read more...] about ‘Hard to walk away’: Ankeny’s Burns resigns as boys’ soccer coach

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

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Ryan Safley, Ankeny boys’ soccer

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Ryan Safley is a member of the Ankeny boys' soccer team. The senior helped solidify Ankeny's defense as the Hawks posted a 12-7 record and advanced to the Class 3A state tournament for the third time in four years. "He wasn't a captain, but he was a great leader for us," Ankeny coach Jordan Burns said of Safley. "He stepped up and took over a … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Ryan Safley, Ankeny boys’ soccer

GOAAAAAAAAL!!!! Ankeny girls claim crown on Adamson’s game-winner

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Saige Adamson never thought she'd score the game-winning goal in a state championship soccer game. As a defender, she always figured she'd be the one to stop the other team from scoring. On Saturday, Ankeny's senior captain managed to do both. While recording another clean sheet, Adamson also took advantage of a rare scoring opportunity in the box, … [Read more...] about GOAAAAAAAAL!!!! Ankeny girls claim crown on Adamson’s game-winner

Hawkettes complete ‘revenge season’, capture fourth state title in school history

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The Ankeny girls' soccer players waited 365 days to atone for last year's loss in the Class 3A championship game. It was well worth the wait. The sixth-ranked Hawkettes got a late goal from Saige Adamson and defeated No. 1 Waukee, 1-0, in the Class 3A final on Saturday at Cownie Soccer Complex. They captured the fourth state title in school … [Read more...] about Hawkettes complete ‘revenge season’, capture fourth state title in school history

Hawkettes flip their way back to title game, will play Waukee for 3A crown

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The Ankeny girls' soccer team is headed back to the Class 3A state championship game. And if there was any doubt, the Hawkettes are pretty flipping excited. After sixth-ranked Ankeny posted a 2-0 victory over No. 7 Dowling Catholic in the Class 3A semifinals on Friday at Cownie Soccer Complex, senior defender Chloee Kooker celebrated the win by doing a … [Read more...] about Hawkettes flip their way back to title game, will play Waukee for 3A crown

Brown’s gamble pays off: Hawkettes dominate 2nd half against Linn-Mar

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Ankeny girls' soccer coach Simon Brown noticed that Linn-Mar (Marion) wasn't substituting during the first half of Thursday's Class 3A quarterfinal at Cownie Soccer Complex. Brown started rotating in some of his own reserves, hoping that the third-ranked Lions would eventually run out of gas on an 87-degree afternoon. His gamble paid off in the second … [Read more...] about Brown’s gamble pays off: Hawkettes dominate 2nd half against Linn-Mar

Gretz, Sharar lead Hawkettes past C.R. Prairie, back to state tournament

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It was going to take a lot more than a little rain to stop the Ankeny girls' soccer team. The sixth-ranked Hawkettes took the lead less than a minute into the game and went on to defeat No. 10 Cedar Rapids Prairie, 4-0, in a Class 3A regional final on Monday at Ankeny. The game was played in a steady rain. "It's such an amazing feeling to be going back … [Read more...] about Gretz, Sharar lead Hawkettes past C.R. Prairie, back to state tournament

‘I’m gutted for the guys’: Hawks tumble to I.C. West in 3A quarterfinals

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Jordan Burns shared some hugs with his Ankeny boys' soccer players following a season-ending loss on Friday. The second-year head coach was hoping to say his final goodbyes at the end of the Class 3A state tournament on Tuesday, but the 10th-ranked Hawks were eliminated with a 2-1 loss to No. 2 Iowa City West in the quarterfinals at Cownie Soccer Complex … [Read more...] about ‘I’m gutted for the guys’: Hawks tumble to I.C. West in 3A quarterfinals

Hawks get the draw they wanted, will face Iowa City West in rematch

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Ankeny boys' soccer coach Jordan Burns was hoping to avoid Waukee as long as possible. He got his wish. The seventh-seeded Hawks (12-6) will play No. 2 Iowa City West (16-1) in the quarterfinals of the Class 3A state tournament on Friday at 5:15 p.m. The start of the tournament was pushed back a day due to wet fields at Cownie Soccer … [Read more...] about Hawks get the draw they wanted, will face Iowa City West in rematch

Hawkettes foil Mason City’s strategy, advance to Monday’s regional final

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The Ankeny girls' soccer team didn't have to play much defense against Mason City on Wednesday. The visiting Mohawks loaded the box in an effort to frustrate Ankeny, but the strategy only worked to keep the score down. The sixth-ranked Hawkettes got three goals in the first 10 minutes and went on to post a 5-0 victory in a Class 3A regional … [Read more...] about Hawkettes foil Mason City’s strategy, advance to Monday’s regional final

Boys’ state soccer tournament postponed, will now start Friday

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The Ankeny boys' soccer team will have to wait until Friday to play its opening game in the Class 3A state tournament. Iowa High School Athletic Association officials announced on Wednesday that the tournament would be pushed back a day. Here is the press release from the IHSAA: "Due to field conditions and scheduling, the IHSAA’s 2019 State Soccer … [Read more...] about Boys’ state soccer tournament postponed, will now start Friday

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Chloee Kooker, Ankeny girls’ soccer

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Senior defender Chloee Kooker has helped the sixth-ranked Ankeny girls' soccer team to a 13-4 record. She is one of the Hawkettes' captains. Kooker has scored four goals this season. She has also contributed five assists. Here is some inside info on Kooker: Congratulations on your team's 1-0 victory at Waukee on May 20. What was the key to beating … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Chloee Kooker, Ankeny girls’ soccer

#WeGoAgain: Pritchard leads Hawks past Lincoln, back to state tourney

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Ankeny's Charlie Pritchard had to sit out the final game of last year's boys' state soccer tournament after picking up a red card following the Hawks' loss to Bettendorf in the Class 3A semifinals. The senior forward never lost faith that he'd get another chance to play at Cownie Park. On Saturday, Pritchard scored a pair of goals to ignite the … [Read more...] about #WeGoAgain: Pritchard leads Hawks past Lincoln, back to state tourney

Albertson returns to lineup, gets hat trick in Hawks’ win over Dowling

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The return of Nate Albertson and Jalen Elwell could not have come at a better time for the Ankeny boys' soccer team. Both players returned to the lineup on Wednesday and helped the 10th-ranked Hawks to a 6-0 victory over visiting Dowling Catholic in a Class 3A substate semifinal. Albertson, a junior who had been out most of the season with an ankle … [Read more...] about Albertson returns to lineup, gets hat trick in Hawks’ win over Dowling

‘Best feeling in the world’: Sharar’s goal lifts Hawkettes past No. 2 Waukee

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Some wins are a little sweeter than others. That was the case on Monday for the sixth-ranked Ankeny girls' soccer team, which traveled to Waukee for its regular-season finale and posted a 1-0 victory over the No. 2 Warriors. Ankeny won the game with some of its key players on the bench. "We had to do without Chloee (Kooker) for most of the second … [Read more...] about ‘Best feeling in the world’: Sharar’s goal lifts Hawkettes past No. 2 Waukee

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Gabby Schnepf, Ankeny girls’ golf

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Gabby Schnepf is a member of the Ankeny girls' golf team. Schnepf shot a 122 in a Class 4A regional meet on Monday at the American Legion Golf Course in Marshalltown, helping her squad to a fourth-place finish. The Hawkettes posted a season-best score of 384. "Gabby is a freshman that has moved her way up to a varsity spot in a short amount of time," … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Gabby Schnepf, Ankeny girls’ golf