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Hawks, Jaguars gear up for state tournament openers on Thursday

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When the boys' state soccer tournament gets under way on Thursday at Cownie Soccer Complex in Des Moines, fans of both Ankeny teams will get a chance to see two games for the price of one. Sixth-ranked Ankeny (15-4) and No. 8 Ankeny Centennial (15-4) will be playing Class 3A quarterfinal games on nearby fields. The Hawks and Jaguars could potentially meet … [Read more...] about Hawks, Jaguars gear up for state tournament openers on Thursday

Coach’s halftime rant ignites Hawks past Roosevelt for state tourney berth

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Spencer Anderson called it one of the best speeches he has ever heard. The head coach of the Ankeny boys' soccer team, Jordan Burns, had trouble remembering what he said during halftime of the Hawks' showdown against visiting Des Moines Roosevelt on Saturday. "Sometimes I like to rant, and I get caught up in the moment," Burns said after his team … [Read more...] about Coach’s halftime rant ignites Hawks past Roosevelt for state tourney berth

Hawks’ victory sets up rematch against Roosevelt in Saturday’s substate final

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For one night anyway, the Ankeny boys' soccer team got along just fine without senior Peter Gaspari. Gaspari, who received a red card during the regular-season finale against Des Moines Roosevelt on May 15, sat out on Wednesday as the sixth-ranked Hawks rolled to a 4-0 victory over visiting Sioux City North in a Class 3A substate semifinal. "Peter is … [Read more...] about Hawks’ victory sets up rematch against Roosevelt in Saturday’s substate final

No. 1 Valley remains unbeaten with 2-0 victory over Hawks

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There's a reason why the Valley boys' soccer team is ranked No. 1 in Class 3A. The Tigers show up to play hard every night. Valley remained unbeaten with a 2-0 victory over No. 5 Ankeny on Friday at Valley Stadium. The Tigers, who had already wrapped up the outright CIML Central Conference title, finished 5-0 in league play and improved to 14-0 … [Read more...] about No. 1 Valley remains unbeaten with 2-0 victory over Hawks

‘Another successful day for the lads!’: Hawks capture tournament title

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There was no letdown for the Ankeny boys' soccer team. Three days after posting a 2-0 victory over crosstown rival Ankeny Centennial, the seventh-ranked Hawks won three games on Saturday to win the Waverly-Shell Rock Invitational. They rolled to an 8-2 victory over Decorah, the No. 8 team in Class 2A, in the championship game. "Another successful day … [Read more...] about ‘Another successful day for the lads!’: Hawks capture tournament title

Gaspari, Hawks celebrate 3rd straight victory over Ankeny Centennial

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An excessive celebration resulted in a yellow card on Wednesday for Ankeny senior Peter Gaspari. He happily walked off the field at Ankeny High School and was mobbed by his boys' soccer teammates. Gaspari scored a goal with about 4 minutes left in the game to seal the seventh-ranked Hawks' 2-0 victory over No. 3 Ankeny Centennial. It was their third … [Read more...] about Gaspari, Hawks celebrate 3rd straight victory over Ankeny Centennial

Hawks, Jaguars look to control their emotions in rivalry game

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The rivarly game between the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer teams has always been an emotional one. This year's showdown features another layer of intrigue. Centennial coach Brian Duax will be facing his former players for the first time when the two teams collide on Tuesday at Ankeny at 7:30 p.m. "Controlling emotions (will be the key)," … [Read more...] about Hawks, Jaguars look to control their emotions in rivalry game

Pritchard scores again; Hawks beat Ames for 8th straight win

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Charlie Pritchard and the Ankeny boys' soccer team are on a roll. Pritchard scored another goal, his seventh in the last four games, and the sixth-ranked Hawks opened CIML Central Conference play with a 2-0 victory at No. 11 Ames on Tuesday. It was the eighth consecutive win for Ankeny, which raised its record to 8-1 on the season. The Little Cyclones … [Read more...] about Pritchard scores again; Hawks beat Ames for 8th straight win

Hawks top Lincoln, extend winning streak to 7 games

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The Ankeny boys' soccer team extended its winning streak to seven games with a 2-1 victory over visiting Des Moines Lincoln on Friday. The sixth-ranked Hawks built a 2-0 lead and then held on for the win, raising their record to 7-1. No. 12 Lincoln dropped to 1-2-1. "It wasn't pretty by any stretch. We made it difficult for ourselves," said Ankeny … [Read more...] about Hawks top Lincoln, extend winning streak to 7 games

Hawks overcome adversity, beat Johnston for 6th straight win

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With arguably its best player on the sidelines, the Ankeny boys' soccer team rallied for a huge road victory on Tuesday. The sixth-ranked Hawks overcame a 2-1 deficit to beat No. 8 Johnston, 3-2, in a non-conference game. They played without junior Kolby Raineri, who was forced to sit out after receiving a red card during a win at Dowling Catholic on … [Read more...] about Hawks overcome adversity, beat Johnston for 6th straight win

Raineri, Pritchard lead Hawks past Dowling Catholic

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The Ankeny boys' soccer team didn't panic when Dowling Catholic built a 2-0 lead in a non-conference game on Tuesday. The sixth-ranked Hawks got two goals apiece from Kolby Raineri and Charlie Pritchard and rallied for a 4-2 road victory, their fifth in a row. Ankeny improved its record to 5-1 on the season, while Dowling dropped to 0-2. "Patience and … [Read more...] about Raineri, Pritchard lead Hawks past Dowling Catholic

Hawks blank Hoover for their 4th straight shutout

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The Ankeny boys' soccer team is on a roll. The Hawks posted a 4-0 victory over visiting Des Moines Hoover on Thursday for their fourth consecutive shutout. They are now 4-1 on the season, while the Huskies dropped to 1-1. "Overall, I'd say it was a very mature performance from our team," said Ankeny coach Jordan Burns. "We were disciplined tactically … [Read more...] about Hawks blank Hoover for their 4th straight shutout

Ankeny boys’ soccer team rebounds from season-opening loss

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When the Ankeny boys' soccer team opened its season on Friday with a 3-1 loss to Iowa City High at the Iowa City West Invitational, it turned out to be a blessing in disguise. The Hawks have since reeled off three consecutive victories heading into Thursday's home game against Des Moines Hoover. "Losing our first game to City High was the best thing … [Read more...] about Ankeny boys’ soccer team rebounds from season-opening loss

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Peter Gaspari, Ankeny boys’ soccer

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Peter Gaspari is the Ankeny Fanatic prep of the week sponsored by Revive Clinic and Spa. The senior is one of the top returnees for the Ankeny boys' soccer team. Gaspari scored a team-high seven goals and also had three assists last season, helping the Hawks to an 8-11 record. He received all-conference honorable mention. Here is some inside info on … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Peter Gaspari, Ankeny boys’ soccer

Burns takes over experienced Ankeny boys’ soccer team

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The new head coach of the Ankeny boys' soccer team is already familiar with the Central Iowa Metropolitan League. Jordan Burns, a native of Scotland, spent the last three years as an assistant for Des Moines Roosevelt boys' coach Sean Holmes. Prior to that, he was a volunteer assistant for Waukee girls' coach Tony Gabriel for two years. Burns has … [Read more...] about Burns takes over experienced Ankeny boys’ soccer team