Perhaps nobody had a bigger smile on his face Saturday than Dayne Kajewski. The injured senior on the Ankeny boys' soccer team carried the Class 3A third-place trophy after the sixth-ranked Hawks outlasted No. 5 Iowa City West, 4-3, in double overtime to win the consolation final at Cownie Soccer Complex in Des Moines. "I think I've been the loudest … [Read more...] about A FITTING FINALE: Hawk seniors go out with a thrilling win in double OT
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Hawks suffer heartbreaking loss, will play for 3rd place on Saturday
Somehow, the Ankeny boys' soccer team will have to find a way to regroup. The sixth-ranked Hawks (16-5) will play No. 5 Iowa City West (18-4) for third place in the Class 3A state tournament on Saturday at 4:10 p.m. after suffering a heartbreaking loss in Friday's semifinals at Cownie Soccer Complex in Des Moines. Ankeny built a 3-0 lead against No. 3 … [Read more...] about Hawks suffer heartbreaking loss, will play for 3rd place on Saturday
Hawks stun No. 2 C.R. Prairie, will play Bettendorf in Friday’s semifinals
If the Ankeny boys' soccer team was supposed to be an underdog, the Hawks didn't play like one. Peter Gaspari scored the go-ahead goal in the 55th minute, Kolby Raineri added two late goals to seal the outcome, and sixth-ranked Ankeny stunned No. 2 Cedar Rapids Prairie, 3-0, in the quarterfinals of the Class 3A state tournament on Thursday at Cownie … [Read more...] about Hawks stun No. 2 C.R. Prairie, will play Bettendorf in Friday’s semifinals
Coach’s halftime rant ignites Hawks past Roosevelt for state tourney berth
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
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
Gaspari’s goal lifts Hawks to 2-1 victory over Roosevelt
After suffering back-to-back shutout losses, the Ankeny boys' soccer team earned a much-needed victory Tuesday on its Senior Night. Peter Gaspari scored the go-ahead goal midway through the second half and the fifth-ranked Hawks edged No. 13 Des Moines Roosevelt, 2-1, in a non-conference game at Ankeny. "Kolby (Raineri) had two guys guarding him inside … [Read more...] about Gaspari’s goal lifts Hawks to 2-1 victory over Roosevelt
Gaspari, Hawks celebrate 3rd straight victory over Ankeny Centennial
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
Pritchard scores again; Hawks beat Ames for 8th straight win
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 overcome adversity, beat Johnston for 6th straight win
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
Hawks blank Hoover for their 4th straight shutout
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
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
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