Gavin Mason

Thursday's top-five showdown against its crosstown rival could have lost some of its luster if the Ankeny girls' soccer team didn't take care of business on Tuesday. After battling ninth-ranked Johnston to a 1-1 tie at halftime, No. 5 Ankeny needed a strong second half on its home pitch to even its record in the CIML Conference. And the Hawkettes … [Read more...] about ‘We really imposed our will’: Hawkettes control 2nd half in 2-1 win over Johnston

It was a rollercoaster of a weekend for the Ankeny girls' soccer team. After cruising to a 5-1 victory over fourth-ranked Linn-Mar (Marion) on Friday, the No. 5 Hawkettes dropped a 2-0 decision on Saturday to Waverly-Shell Rock in their final game of the Crosstown Invitational at Ankeny. The Go-Hawks (3-0) are ranked No. 2 in Class 2A. "Waverly-Shell … [Read more...] about Hawkettes roll past Linn-Mar, then fall to Waverly-Shell Rock at Crosstown Invite

Sometimes, a loss can pay dividends down the road. That was the attitude of Ankeny girls' soccer coach Gavin Mason following the fifth-ranked Hawkettes' 2-0 setback at No. 2 Valley on Tuesday. "I'm proud of the way we battled, and looking at the big picture this is a great early-season experience to learn from," said Mason. "We will certainly take some … [Read more...] about ‘We let them dictate a bit too much’: No. 2 Tigers win showdown vs. Ankeny girls, 2-0

It will take a team effort for the Ankeny girls' soccer squad to replace one of the best players in school history. Midfielder Alli Macke graduated last year after leading the Hawkettes to an 11-3-3 record and an appearance in the Class 3A state tournament. She scored a team-high 16 goals and also had five assists. Macke was a repeat selection to the … [Read more...] about ‘We have a very connected group’: Ankeny girls begin new era under coach Mason