It's going to be hard for Morgan Bennett to top what she did at the girls' state soccer tournament three years ago. But she's sure going to try. Bennett, who scored the golden goal as a freshman in 2015 to give Ankeny an overtime victory against Pleasant Valley in the Class 2A championship game, was back at Cownie Soccer Complex on Thursday for a Class … [Read more...] about 2015 state tournament hero helps Hawkettes to win over Linn-Mar
Dan Bertsch
Hawkettes roll past Muscatine, earn another trip to state tourney
The Ankeny girls' soccer team didn't put a lot of emphasis on its opponent heading into Monday's regional final at Ankeny. It proved to be an effective strategy. The second-ranked Hawkettes rolled to a 6-0 victory over No. 14 Muscatine to reach the state tournament for the second straight year. The Muskies finished with an 11-7 record. "I think we … [Read more...] about Hawkettes roll past Muscatine, earn another trip to state tourney
Humble Legg sets single-season scoring record in Hawkettes’ win over Indianola
Ankeny's Alexis Legg scored four goals in the first 10 minutes of Wednesday's girls' soccer game against visiting Indianola. And she wasn't done yet. Legg later added a fifth goal, allowing her to break the school's single-season scoring record, as the second-ranked Hawkettes romped to a 10-0 victory in a Class 3A regional semifinal. The game ended at … [Read more...] about Humble Legg sets single-season scoring record in Hawkettes’ win over Indianola
Hawkettes rout Hoover in regular-season finale
The 15th win of the season for the Ankeny girls' soccer team may have been its easiest. The second-ranked Hawkettes cruised to a 14-0 victory at Des Moines Hoover on Tuesday. It was the team's final game of the regular season. "To be honest, I would have liked a tougher game," said Ankeny coach Dan Bertsch, whose team raised its record to 15-2. "You … [Read more...] about Hawkettes rout Hoover in regular-season finale
Two early goals ignite Hawkettes to 3-0 win over Dowling Catholic
The Ankeny girls' soccer team looks ready for postseason play. The third-ranked Hawkettes scored two goals in the first 10 minutes of the game and went on to defeat No. 6 Dowling Catholic, 3-0, in a non-conference matchup on Tuesday at Ankeny. The loss snapped an eight-game winning streak for the Maroons, who fell to 9-2 on the season. "I think we kind … [Read more...] about Two early goals ignite Hawkettes to 3-0 win over Dowling Catholic