After opening the season with a losing skid, the Ankeny boys' soccer team is now on a winning streak. The Hawks got a pair of goals from sophomore Andrew Loder and defeated 16th-ranked Southeast Polk, 2-1, in a CIML Conference game on Tuesday at Ankeny. It was the third straight win after five consecutive losses for Ankeny, which improved to 1-2 in the … [Read more...] about Surging Hawks post 2-1 win over No. 16 S.E. Polk behind Loder’s brace
Marcus Varnum
Hawks win shootout against S.C. North, then roll to 8-0 win over S.C. East
The Ankeny boys' soccer team picked up its first win of the season on Saturday--and then got another victory just a few hours later. After posting a 1-0 triumph over ninth-ranked Sioux City North in a shootout, the Hawks rolled to an 8-0 win over Sioux City East to improve to 2-5 on the season. Both games were part of the Valley Invitational at Valley … [Read more...] about Hawks win shootout against S.C. North, then roll to 8-0 win over S.C. East
Hawks let early lead slip away as Johnston boys rally for 3-1 victory
During the first half of Tuesday's game against visiting Johnston, the Ankeny boys' soccer team appeared to be in control of the CIML Conference contest. The Hawks held a 1-0 lead before Johnston scored an equalizer right before halftime that changed the momentum of the game. The Dragons then added two more goals in the second half to post a 3-1 … [Read more...] about Hawks let early lead slip away as Johnston boys rally for 3-1 victory
‘It was a tough way to lose’: Waukee scores with 5 seconds left to beat Hawks
The Ankeny boys' soccer team had a chance to win Friday's game at Waukee in the final minute of regulation. Instead, the Warriors countered and scored the winning goal with just 5 seconds left for a 3-2 victory in the CIML Conference opener for both teams. "It was a tough way to lose," said Ankeny coach Marcus Varnum. "We were stretched. We were trying … [Read more...] about ‘It was a tough way to lose’: Waukee scores with 5 seconds left to beat Hawks
After losing to Linn-Mar, Hawks’ late rally against C.R. Kennedy falls short
The windy weather didn't help the Ankeny boys' soccer team on Saturday at Northview Stadium. The Hawks opened the season with a pair of losses to Linn-Mar (Marion) and Cedar Rapids Kennedy, but coach Marcus Varnum refused to blame the unfavorable conditions. "We try to keep the ball on the ground and play a specific style of soccer, but when it's windy … [Read more...] about After losing to Linn-Mar, Hawks’ late rally against C.R. Kennedy falls short