When the Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team posted a 3-2 victory over Ankeny to win the Class 3A state title on June 9, Kenzie Langstraat and Saige Adamson were on opposite sides of the field. In the future, though, Centennial's Langstraat and Ankeny's Adamson will be playing for the same team. Langstraat committed earlier this week to play for Grand … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Langstraat becomes Grand View’s second recruit in Class of 2019
Saige Adamson
Ankeny’s Adamson to play soccer at Grand View
One of the defensive standouts on the Ankeny girls' soccer team has made her college plans. Senior-to-be Saige Adamson announced earlier this week via Twitter that she'll be staying close to home. "I'm very blessed and excited to announce my commitment to Grand View University to continue my education and play soccer. I'm excited to see what the future … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Adamson to play soccer at Grand View
2015 state tournament hero helps Hawkettes to win over Linn-Mar
It's going to be hard for Morgan Bennett to top what she did at the girls' state soccer tournament three years ago. But she's sure going to try. Bennett, who scored the golden goal as a freshman in 2015 to give Ankeny an overtime victory against Pleasant Valley in the Class 2A championship game, was back at Cownie Soccer Complex on Thursday for a Class … [Read more...] about 2015 state tournament hero helps Hawkettes to win over Linn-Mar
Hawkettes rout Hoover in regular-season finale
The 15th win of the season for the Ankeny girls' soccer team may have been its easiest. The second-ranked Hawkettes cruised to a 14-0 victory at Des Moines Hoover on Tuesday. It was the team's final game of the regular season. "To be honest, I would have liked a tougher game," said Ankeny coach Dan Bertsch, whose team raised its record to 15-2. "You … [Read more...] about Hawkettes rout Hoover in regular-season finale
Frederick saves the day; Hawkettes outlast Waukee in shootout
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