Trevor Fuccio has been named the new head coach of the Ankeny boys' soccer team. Fuccio previously served as an assistant coach under Marcus Varnum, who left to become a full-time assistant for the men's soccer program at Simpson College. "I'm super excited," said Fuccio. "I'm glad to be able to continue working with the boys. I'm hoping to have a good … [Read more...] about Former Varnum assistant Fuccio named coach of Ankeny boys’ soccer team
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‘You can’t be anything but proud’: Hawks close out season with hard-fought loss
The Ankeny boys' soccer players left it all out on the field. The visiting Hawks battled second-ranked Johnston on even terms for much of the game before dropping a 2-0 decision in a Class 4A substate semifinal on Monday. They finished the season with a 4-10 record. "I'm super, super proud of not only the style of play, but the demeanor by which they … [Read more...] about ‘You can’t be anything but proud’: Hawks close out season with hard-fought loss
GOOOOOOAL!: Jimenez’s blast gives Ankeny boys 1-0 triumph at Urbandale
One goal proved to be enough for the Ankeny boys' soccer team. Sophomore Brian Jimenez scored on a blast from 30 yards out to give the Hawks a 1-0 victory on Tuesday at Urbandale. It was the first goal of the season for Jimenez, who found the top corner of the net. That was all the support that freshman goalkeeper Jackson Dockendorff needed. He went on … [Read more...] about GOOOOOOAL!: Jimenez’s blast gives Ankeny boys 1-0 triumph at Urbandale
Wolves top Ankeny boys in rematch of last year’s Class 3A quarterfinal
Tuesday was a rough night for all four of the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial boys' and girls' soccer teams. All four squads lost on the same night--something that has maybe never happened before. One of those losses came at Waukee Northwest, where the Ankeny boys' team dropped a 4-0 decision to the third-ranked Wolves. "I think it just goes to show that … [Read more...] about Wolves top Ankeny boys in rematch of last year’s Class 3A quarterfinal
No. 1 Dowling Catholic overcomes brace by Benge to post 4-2 win over Hawks
It's never easy to play the top-ranked boys' soccer team in the state. But when that squad is coming off its first loss of the season, the degree of difficulty likely goes up exponentially. That was the situation facing Ankeny on Thursday as No. 1 Dowling Catholic looked to rebound from Tuesday's 4-1 loss to No. 12 Johnston. The visiting Maroons … [Read more...] about No. 1 Dowling Catholic overcomes brace by Benge to post 4-2 win over Hawks