In a matchup between two quality sides, a questionable call can sometimes prove to be the difference. That was the case on Wednesday at the boys' state soccer tournament, where third-ranked Waukee Northwest scored the go-ahead goal on a penalty kick to beat No. 1 Ankeny, 2-1, in the Class 3A quarterfinals. "I may be biased on that, but I don't think … [Read more...] about ‘We fell short of our goals’: No. 1 Hawks ousted by Waukee NW on penalty kick
Marcus Varnum
‘We still have lots of work to do’: Hawks earn trip to state, will face Waukee NW
Lucas Newhard joined the Ankeny boys' soccer team this season with the hope of qualifying for the state tournament. Newhard accomplished his goal on Wednesday night. The senior forward scored two goals to lead the top-ranked Hawks to a 3-0 victory over visiting Sioux City East in a Class 3A substate final. "It’s an amazing feeling to go to state," … [Read more...] about ‘We still have lots of work to do’: Hawks earn trip to state, will face Waukee NW
Newhard, Hawks top Sioux City North, will host Sioux City East in substate final
When your team is ranked No. 1 in the state, you don't have to worry as much about your opponents. "We want to make sure that we're dictating play," said Marcus Varnum, the coach of the top-ranked Ankeny boys' soccer team. "We want to play our style and make sure that we're controlling the game. We feel like we can go into any game and play our style. We … [Read more...] about Newhard, Hawks top Sioux City North, will host Sioux City East in substate final
Ward scores twice in 1st half, leads Hawks to 2-1 win over Hoover in finale
A pair of first-half goals by Jace Ward proved to be enough for the Ankeny boys' soccer team on Tuesday. Ward found the net twice to give his team a 2-0 lead at halftime, and the top-ranked Hawks held on for a 2-1 victory over visiting Des Moines Hoover in a non-conference game. “Getting through our last regular-season game with a result like that … [Read more...] about Ward scores twice in 1st half, leads Hawks to 2-1 win over Hoover in finale
CONFERENCE CHAMPS: Hawks finish perfect league season with win at Ames
After beating Waukee Northwest in overtime on Tuesday, the Ankeny boys' soccer team didn't want to share the CIML Iowa Conference title with the Wolves. The second-ranked Hawks made sure that wouldn't happen with a 3-1 victory on Friday at No. 15 Ames. The win clinched the outright league crown. "It was good to get the result from a well-organized and … [Read more...] about CONFERENCE CHAMPS: Hawks finish perfect league season with win at Ames