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AF Preps of the Week: Rachael Christmann and Courtney Kovacs

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Senior forward Rachael Christmann helped the Ankeny girls' soccer team to a 14-5 record and a second-place finish in the Class 3A state tournament. She led the Hawkettes with 16 goals, 11 assists and 43 points. Junior defender Courtney Kovacs helped Ankeny Centennial to an 18-3 mark and a trip to the Class 3A semifinals. She had one goal and two assists … [Read more...] about AF Preps of the Week: Rachael Christmann and Courtney Kovacs

Christmann, Gibson, Overberg, Kovacs, Macke earn IGCA all-state honors

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Five girls' soccer standouts from Ankeny have received all-state honors from the Iowa Girls' Coaches Association. Senior forward Rachael Christmann and junior defender Eden Gibson of Ankeny were both named to the Class 3A all-state first team along with senior midfielder Elizabeth Overberg and junior defender Courtney Kovacs of Ankeny Centennial. Junior … [Read more...] about Christmann, Gibson, Overberg, Kovacs, Macke earn IGCA all-state honors

‘It just didn’t go our way’: Hawkettes drop 1-0 decision to Valley in Class 3A final

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As the Ankeny girls' soccer players walked off of Field 9 on Friday at Cownie Soccer Park, the Hawkettes held their heads up high. By reaching the Class 3A championship game for the third consecutive season, Ankeny had exceeded most people's expectations. "Everyone doubted us," said junior defender Eden Gibson. "Nobody believed in us, but we believed … [Read more...] about ‘It just didn’t go our way’: Hawkettes drop 1-0 decision to Valley in Class 3A final

‘We don’t look at the rankings’: Hawkettes top No. 3 Waukee, will play for title

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The Ankeny girls' soccer team has become a Waukee giant-killer. Two years ago, the Hawkettes posted a 1-0 victory over top-ranked Waukee to win the Class 3A state title. On Wednesday, No. 8 Ankeny earned a third consecutive trip to the championship game with a 2-1 win over No. 3 Waukee in the Class 3A semifinals at Cownie Soccer Park. "It feels … [Read more...] about ‘We don’t look at the rankings’: Hawkettes top No. 3 Waukee, will play for title

‘I just know what I do’: Christmann’s PK in final minute sends Ankeny into semis

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With the sun beating down on her, Ankeny forward Rachael Christmann had no desire to go into overtime during the Class 3A quarterfinals of the girls' state soccer tournament on Tuesday. A handball in the box against Pleasant Valley in the final minute of regulation gave the Hawkettes an opportunity to break a scoreless tie. And Christmann didn't let it … [Read more...] about ‘I just know what I do’: Christmann’s PK in final minute sends Ankeny into semis

Hawkettes top Ames girls for 3rd time, earn rematch against No. 1 Waukee

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A regional final matchup against top-ranked Waukee isn't going to intimidate the Ankeny girls' basketball team. If the Hawkettes play like they did on Saturday night, they might even pull off a huge upset. "Coming off this game, I think we played really well," Ankeny guard Jenna Pitz said after the Hawkettes' 73-37 victory over visiting Ames in a Class … [Read more...] about Hawkettes top Ames girls for 3rd time, earn rematch against No. 1 Waukee

Christmann enjoys career night, but Valley gets the win on buzzer-beater

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When the Ankeny girls' basketball team needed a spark on Monday night, senior guard Rachael Christmann provided it. Christmann made five 3-point goals in the fourth quarter as the 13th-ranked Hawkettes overcame a 12-point deficit in a CIML non-conference game at No. 10 Valley. Her last 3-pointer from well behind the arc tied the score at 45-45 with 15 … [Read more...] about Christmann enjoys career night, but Valley gets the win on buzzer-beater

Ankeny’s Christmann to play soccer at Wartburg College

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The Ankeny connection to the Wartburg women's soccer program continues to grow. Ankeny midfielder Rachael Christmann, who helped the Hawkettes to the Class 3A state title in 2019, has committed to play for the Knights. She will join the Division III program in 2021. When Christmann took an overnight visit to Waverly, she stayed with current Wartburg … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Christmann to play soccer at Wartburg College

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Rachael Christmann, Ankeny girls’ basketball

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Junior guard Rachael Christmann helped the Ankeny girls' basketball team to a 10-13 record this season. Christmann played in 19 of the 23 games, averaging 3.7 points and 1.3 rebounds. She shot 43.5 percent from 3-point range, making 20-of-46 attempts. Christmann went 3-for-4 from behind the arc and scored a career-high 11 points in the Hawkettes' … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Rachael Christmann, Ankeny girls’ basketball