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Indiana State’s Sharar to transfer to Minnesota State-Mankato

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Former Ankeny soccer standout Olivia Sharar is coming home. Well, sort of. The Indiana State midfielder has decided to transfer to Minnesota State-Mankato in order to be closer to her family. "Some people might hate being close to home, but I personally love it here," said Sharar. "I also just felt that (Indiana State) just wasn't where I belonged … [Read more...] about Indiana State’s Sharar to transfer to Minnesota State-Mankato

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Carlie Jensen, Ankeny Centennial girls’ soccer

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Senior midfielder Carlie Jensen is one of the top returning players for the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team. She helped the Jaguars to a 16-4 record last year and was named to the all-tournament team after the Jaguars reached the Class 3A semifinals. Jensen led the team with 10 goals and eight assists. She was selected to the Class 3A all-state … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Carlie Jensen, Ankeny Centennial girls’ soccer

Revive Clinic and Spa Preps of the Week: Olivia Sharar and Allie Wyckoff, soccer

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Senior Olivia Sharar was named to the all-tournament team after helping the Ankeny girls' soccer team to the Class 3A state title on Saturday. She scored six goals and had seven assists as the Hawkettes posted an 18-4 record this season. Senior Allie Wyckoff helped Ankeny Centennial to a 16-4 mark, including a trip to the Class 3A semifinals. The defender … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Preps of the Week: Olivia Sharar and Allie Wyckoff, soccer

GOAAAAAAAAL!!!! Ankeny girls claim crown on Adamson’s game-winner

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Saige Adamson never thought she'd score the game-winning goal in a state championship soccer game. As a defender, she always figured she'd be the one to stop the other team from scoring. On Saturday, Ankeny's senior captain managed to do both. While recording another clean sheet, Adamson also took advantage of a rare scoring opportunity in the box, … [Read more...] about GOAAAAAAAAL!!!! Ankeny girls claim crown on Adamson’s game-winner

Jaguars, Hawkettes gear up for rematches in Class 3A quarterfinals

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The girls' Class 3A state soccer tournament has a familiar look to it. All eight qualifiers are back from last year's tournament. Even more amazing, all four of Thursday's quarterfinal games are rematches from 2018. Fourth-ranked Ankeny Centennial (15-3), the defending champion, will play No. 5 Council Bluffs Lincoln (16-2) at 4:15 p.m. on Field 8 at … [Read more...] about Jaguars, Hawkettes gear up for rematches in Class 3A quarterfinals

Gretz, Sharar lead Hawkettes past C.R. Prairie, back to state tournament

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It was going to take a lot more than a little rain to stop the Ankeny girls' soccer team. The sixth-ranked Hawkettes took the lead less than a minute into the game and went on to defeat No. 10 Cedar Rapids Prairie, 4-0, in a Class 3A regional final on Monday at Ankeny. The game was played in a steady rain. "It's such an amazing feeling to be going back … [Read more...] about Gretz, Sharar lead Hawkettes past C.R. Prairie, back to state tournament

Hawkettes foil Mason City’s strategy, advance to Monday’s regional final

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The Ankeny girls' soccer team didn't have to play much defense against Mason City on Wednesday. The visiting Mohawks loaded the box in an effort to frustrate Ankeny, but the strategy only worked to keep the score down. The sixth-ranked Hawkettes got three goals in the first 10 minutes and went on to post a 5-0 victory in a Class 3A regional … [Read more...] about Hawkettes foil Mason City’s strategy, advance to Monday’s regional final

‘Best feeling in the world’: Sharar’s goal lifts Hawkettes past No. 2 Waukee

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Some wins are a little sweeter than others. That was the case on Monday for the sixth-ranked Ankeny girls' soccer team, which traveled to Waukee for its regular-season finale and posted a 1-0 victory over the No. 2 Warriors. Ankeny won the game with some of its key players on the bench. "We had to do without Chloee (Kooker) for most of the second … [Read more...] about ‘Best feeling in the world’: Sharar’s goal lifts Hawkettes past No. 2 Waukee

Hawkettes topple Valley in double OT, give Jaguars outright conference title

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The Ankeny girls' soccer team was in a giving mood Friday. The third-ranked Hawkettes provided coach Dan Bertsch with a nice birthday present by defeating No. 2 Valley, 3-2, in double overtime at Ankeny. The win avenged last year's loss to the Tigers in the Class 3A quarterfinals. The victory also gave crosstown rival Ankeny Centennial the outright … [Read more...] about Hawkettes topple Valley in double OT, give Jaguars outright conference title

Frederick saves the day; Hawkettes outlast Waukee in shootout

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Waukee Stadium is beginning to feel like a second home to the Ankeny girls' soccer team. The fifth-ranked Hawkettes posted a 3-2 victory in a shootout on Tuesday at No. 2 Waukee. The game was a rematch of last year's regional final on the same field, which was won by Ankeny, 2-1. "It feels really good to take them down again just like we did last … [Read more...] about Frederick saves the day; Hawkettes outlast Waukee in shootout

Legg scores 4 goals in Hawkettes’ 10-0 victory

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Ankeny senior Alexis Legg showed on Friday why she's considered one of the state's top girls' soccer players. The Augustana (S.D.) recruit scored four goals to lead the fifth-ranked Hawkettes to a 10-0 victory over visiting Marshalltown. She has now scored 18 goals on the season, putting her just one goal behind a group of six players that leads the state … [Read more...] about Legg scores 4 goals in Hawkettes’ 10-0 victory

Hegelheimer’s goal in OT knocks Hawkettes from unbeaten ranks

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The Ankeny girls' soccer team couldn't figure out a way to stop Ames' Melina Hegelheimer. It resulted in the Hawkettes' first loss of the season. Hegelheimer scored a pair of goals, including the game-winner in overtime, as the ninth-ranked Little Cyclones posted a 3-2 victory at No. 5 Ankeny in a CIML Central Conference showdown on Tuesday. "It was … [Read more...] about Hegelheimer’s goal in OT knocks Hawkettes from unbeaten ranks

Hawkettes remain unbeaten, have yet to allow a goal

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After three games, the Ankeny girls' soccer team has yet to allow a goal this season. The ninth-ranked Hawkettes picked up two more victories on Saturday at the Bettendorf Invitational. They opened the tournament with a 1-0 victory over Springfield (Mo.) Catholic, then later posted a 6-0 win over North Scott--the No. 3 team in Class 2A. "It was a big … [Read more...] about Hawkettes remain unbeaten, have yet to allow a goal

‘Together We Soar’: Hawkettes look to blend talented newcomers with strong returning cast

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A year ago, Chloee Kooker was one of the state's most prolific offensive players, accounting for nearly 40 percent of the Ankeny girls' soccer team's goals. Kooker racked up 25 goals and nine assists while leading the Hawkettes to an 11-8 record. The Indiana State recruit was named to the Class 3A all-state second team by the Iowa Girls' Coaches … [Read more...] about ‘Together We Soar’: Hawkettes look to blend talented newcomers with strong returning cast

Hawkettes seek first top-10 finish at state since 2010

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It's been awhile since the Ankeny girls' track team earned a top-10 finish in the Class 4A state meet. All of the current members of the squad were in elementary school the last time it happened. In 2010, the Hawkettes finished seventh with 46 points. This could be the year that Ankeny returns to the top 10. The Hawkettes boast 12 returning state … [Read more...] about Hawkettes seek first top-10 finish at state since 2010

Hawkettes, Jaguars compete indoors for final time

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Saturday's Central College Indoor Meet provided one last opportunity for the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial girls' track teams to compete in a controlled climate. Both the Hawkettes and Jaguars turned in some strong performances. "It was great to bring almost 50 girls to a spring break meet and get to run everybody," said Centennial coach Andrew Kruzich. … [Read more...] about Hawkettes, Jaguars compete indoors for final time