A late scoring opportunity for Riley Whitaker and the Iowa women's soccer team went awry, allowing third-seeded Kansas to hold on for a 1-0 victory in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday night at Rock Chalk Park. The Hawkeyes finished the season with a 15-5-1 record. "That was the game we came here for," said Iowa coach Dave DiIanni. … [Read more...] about Season ends for Whitaker, Iowa women with 1-0 loss at Kansas
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Whitaker, Hawkeyes to play at Kansas in NCAA Tournament opener
Riley Whitaker was relieved when Iowa's name came up during the NCAA Selection Show on Monday afternoon. The Hawkeyes received an at-large berth into the NCAA Tournament for only the second time in the history of the women's soccer program. "It was definitely nerve-racking," said Whitaker, a sophomore defender from Ankeny. "We thought that we had done … [Read more...] about Whitaker, Hawkeyes to play at Kansas in NCAA Tournament opener
Jaguars top rival Ankeny in thriller for their 2nd state title in 3 years
Ankeny Centennial senior Kenzie Geiger held onto the Class 3A championship trophy and didn't want to let go. She finally allowed somebody else to hold it when a reporter interrupted her victory celebration. "It feels really amazing," Geiger said after the top-ranked Jaguars defeated No. 2 Ankeny, 3-2, in the Class 3A final of the girls' state soccer … [Read more...] about Jaguars top rival Ankeny in thriller for their 2nd state title in 3 years
Class 3A title game puts Iowa Rush teammates on opposite sides of field
Saturday's Class 3A championship game at the girls' state soccer tournament was like an instrasquad scrimmage for the Iowa Rush. About 20 members of the Rush played for either Ankeny or Ankeny Centennial in the title contest at Cownie Soccer Complex, putting teammates and lifelong friends on opposite sides of the field. "It was a little physical, and … [Read more...] about Class 3A title game puts Iowa Rush teammates on opposite sides of field
Hawkettes, Jaguars collide in historic battle
For the first time ever, Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial played each other for a state championship. The Jaguars won the girls' Class 3A soccer title on Saturday with a 3-2 victory. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2MXLPr2DPc … [Read more...] about Hawkettes, Jaguars collide in historic battle