The success of the Ankeny boys' soccer program didn't happen overnight. The Hawks struggled to a 2-12-2 record in their first season of competition in 1985, and they didn't post a winning mark until 1989, when coach Mark McDougal led the team to a 7-6-3 campaign. The 1990s saw some gradual progress under McDougal and then Peter Rameh, who took over the … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic announces its all-time Ankeny boys’ soccer team
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Flip out, Charlie: Pritchard’s late heroics give Hawks 2-1 win over Centennial
Ankeny's Charlie Pritchard likes to celebrate big goals with a backflip. On Tuesday, the senior forward scored perhaps the biggest goal of his high school soccer career. Pritchard dribbled down the left side of the field and fought off two defenders before finding the back of the net in the 67th minute to give the 14th-ranked Hawks a 2-1 victory at No. … [Read more...] about Flip out, Charlie: Pritchard’s late heroics give Hawks 2-1 win over Centennial
Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Will Overberg, Centennial boys’ soccer
Senior Will Overberg has led the fifth-ranked Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team to a 12-2 record. Overberg leads the Jaguars with 13 goals. He has also racked up six assists for a team-high 32 points. Here is some inside info on Overberg: Congratulations on an outstanding season thus far. What has been the highlight for you? Thanks! It's tough … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Will Overberg, Centennial boys’ soccer
Centennial soccer standouts to become future rivals on the pitch
A quartet of seniors has led the Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team to a 9-1 record and a No. 2 ranking in Class 3A heading into Tuesday night's game against No. 11 Johnston. In the future, though, the longtime friends and teammates will become rivals on the pitch. Forward Will Overberg verbally committed last week to play for Luther College, while … [Read more...] about Centennial soccer standouts to become future rivals on the pitch
Jaguars are ‘even more hungry’ after OT loss in last year’s state tournament
The Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer players got a glimpse of what the state tournament is all about last season. The Jaguars advanced to the Class 3A tournament at Cownie Soccer Park before dropping a 2-1 overtime decision to Iowa City West in the quarterfinals. "Getting to state last year gave the boys a good taste of what it will take to do it again … [Read more...] about Jaguars are ‘even more hungry’ after OT loss in last year’s state tournament