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
Dan Bertsch
Hawkettes outlast S.E. Polk in double overtime
It took awhile for the ninth-ranked Ankeny girls' soccer team to figure out how to slow down Southeast Polk's Sydney Milani in Thursday's game at Altoona. The game was tied, 2-2, when Ankeny coach Dan Bertsch decided to move Riley Whitaker to center back in an effort to match up with Milani's speed. The No. 15 Rams never scored again. "Sydney is a … [Read more...] about Hawkettes outlast S.E. Polk in double overtime
Hawkettes remain unbeaten, have yet to allow a goal
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
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
‘Together We Soar’: Hawkettes look to blend talented newcomers with strong returning cast
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