More than a third of the starting lineup for the Wartburg College women's soccer team hails from Ankeny. Junior midfielder Molly Close and sophomore defender Hailey Osburn both played at Ankeny, while junior midfielder Emily Fontana and sophomore goalkeeper Marissa Lopez are former Ankeny Centennial players. The quartet has helped the Knights to a berth … [Read more...] about Ankeny foursome helps Wartburg advance to Div. III soccer tournament
Emily Fontana
Knights fall to UW-La Crosse, finish season at 13-6-1
Emily Fontana has no regrets about her decision to transfer to Wartburg College. The former Ankeny Centennial soccer standout played the final game of her sophomore season on Saturday, when the Knights dropped a 2-0 decision at 23rd-ranked University of Wisconsin-La Crosse in the first round of the NCAA Division III tournament. The midfielder transferred … [Read more...] about Knights fall to UW-La Crosse, finish season at 13-6-1
Ex-Jaguar Fontana to transfer from UNO to Wartburg College
Emily Fontana has found a new home. The former Ankeny Centennial soccer standout has decided to transfer from the University of Nebraska Omaha to Wartburg College following her freshman season, when she played in six games for a total of 74 minutes for the Mavericks. "I loved the school, and I loved my team," said Fontana. "I played a little bit, but … [Read more...] about Ex-Jaguar Fontana to transfer from UNO to Wartburg College