The success of the Ankeny boys' soccer program didn't happen overnight. The Hawks struggled to a 2-12-2 record in their first season of competition in 1985, and they didn't post a winning mark until 1989, when coach Mark McDougal led the team to a 7-6-3 campaign. The 1990s saw some gradual progress under McDougal and then Peter Rameh, who took over the … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic announces its all-time Ankeny boys’ soccer team
Charlie Pritchard
Former Ankeny, Centennial standouts to join St. Cloud State’s new soccer program
When St. Cloud State dropped its football program after the 2019 season, it brought an abrupt end to Avery Knief's career. The former Ankeny Centennial punter enjoyed a strong freshman season for the Huskies, averaging 37.5 yards on 70 punts. He considered transferring to a different school, but eventually elected to stay at St. Cloud State. Now, three … [Read more...] about Former Ankeny, Centennial standouts to join St. Cloud State’s new soccer program
#WeGoAgain: Pritchard leads Hawks past Lincoln, back to state tourney
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
Flip out, Charlie: Pritchard’s late heroics give Hawks 2-1 win over Centennial
Ankeny's Charlie Pritchard likes to celebrate big goals with a backflip. On Tuesday, the senior forward scored perhaps the biggest goal of his high school soccer career. Pritchard dribbled down the left side of the field and fought off two defenders before finding the back of the net in the 67th minute to give the 14th-ranked Hawks a 2-1 victory at No. … [Read more...] about Flip out, Charlie: Pritchard’s late heroics give Hawks 2-1 win over Centennial
Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Kolby Raineri, Ankeny boys’ soccer
Senior midfielder Kolby Raineri is one of four returning starters for the Ankeny boys' soccer team. The Hawks will take a 0-2 record into Tuesday's home opener against Mason City. Raineri scored 20 goals and had nine assists last season, when he led Ankeny to a 17-5 record and a third-place finish in the Class 3A state tournament. He was named to the … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Kolby Raineri, Ankeny boys’ soccer