The Ankeny Christian Academy boys' basketball players had no reasons to hang their heads following Saturday's 66-46 loss to second-ranked Madrid in a Class 1A substate final at the Knapp Center. The Eagles came within one victory of advancing to the state tournament and finished with a 17-8 record in what appeared to be a rebuilding year for the … [Read more...] about ‘It was a lot of fun’: Eagles reach substate final before falling to unbeaten Madrid
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‘We just couldn’t hold on’: Hawks’ late lead slips away in 3-2 loss to No. 2 Dowling
A lot of blood, sweat and tears. The Ankeny boys' soccer players left it all on the field. The seventh-ranked Hawks led for much of the game before falling to No. 2 Dowling Catholic, 3-2, in the Class 4A quarterfinals of the state tournament on Wednesday night at Cownie Park. The Maroons never led until Kevin Copic scored the winning goal with just 1 … [Read more...] about ‘We just couldn’t hold on’: Hawks’ late lead slips away in 3-2 loss to No. 2 Dowling
‘It feels amazing’: Lundberg’s late goal, Kobow’s ensuing PK send Hawks to state
The Ankeny boys' soccer team was less than a minute away from having its season come to an end on Wednesday at Northview. But the eighth-ranked Hawks never lost their faith. Austin Lundberg scored an equalizer on a free kick with 52 seconds left, and Ankeny went on to beat visiting Linn-Mar (Marion), 2-1, in a shootout in a Class 4A substate … [Read more...] about ‘It feels amazing’: Lundberg’s late goal, Kobow’s ensuing PK send Hawks to state
Hawks oust C.R. Kennedy behind Benge’s brace, will host Linn-Mar Wednesday
Earlier this season, the Ankeny boys' soccer team defeated Cedar Rapids Kennedy before falling to Linn-Mar (Marion) in overtime on March 30. The Hawks are hoping that history doesn't repeat itself. Eighth-ranked Ankeny opened postseason play on Monday with a 2-0 victory over Kennedy in a Class 4A substate semifinal at Northview. The Hawks (10-8) will … [Read more...] about Hawks oust C.R. Kennedy behind Benge’s brace, will host Linn-Mar Wednesday
Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Austin Lundberg, Ankeny boys’ soccer
Junior midfielder Austin Lundberg helped the Ankeny boys' soccer team to a 1-0 victory over Ankeny Centennial on Friday at Ankeny Stadium. The Hawks raised their record to 9-6 on the season. Lundberg ranks second on the team in scoring with six goals. He had two goals and three assists as a sophomore, when he earned all-conference honorable mention while … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Austin Lundberg, Ankeny boys’ soccer