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‘Exactly what I needed’: Morris tunes up for postseason with 1-hitter against Ames

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Ankeny Centennial's Trey Morris throws a pitch during the first game of Friday's doubleheader against visiting Ames. Morris tossed a one-hitter and had five strikeouts to lead the Jaguars to a 10-0 victory in five innings. (Photo by Dan Holm) A 60-pitch tuneup was just what Ankeny Centennial senior Trey Morris needed to get ready for the … [Read more...] about ‘Exactly what I needed’: Morris tunes up for postseason with 1-hitter against Ames

Billings wins twice as Hawkettes sweep North to raise their record to 18-9

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Ankeny's Ashtyn Billings throws a pitch during a game at Southeast Polk on June 23. Billings earned the victory in both games on Friday as the Hawkettes swept a doubleheader at Des Moines North. (Photo by Drue Wolfe) The Ankeny softball team picked up a pair of victories on Friday--and so did sophomore pitcher Ashtyn Billings. Billings earned the win … [Read more...] about Billings wins twice as Hawkettes sweep North to raise their record to 18-9

Hawks take care of business, roll to pair of 5-inning victories at North

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Ankeny's Kade Somers connects with a pitch during a game at Southeast Polk on June 22. Somers went 5-for-7 with a double and three RBIs to help the Hawks to a doubleheader sweep at Des Moines North on Friday. (Photo by Drue Wolfe) Ankeny baseball coach Joe Balvanz was hoping that his players could take care of business quickly on Friday. Mission … [Read more...] about Hawks take care of business, roll to pair of 5-inning victories at North

Dowling’s misfortune allows Hawks to earn No. 1 seed, bye into substate final

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Ankeny coach Joe Balvanz (middle) watches from the dugout during the Hawks' doubleheader sweep over Ankeny Centennial on July 1 at Principal Park. (Photo by Drue Wolfe) The Ankeny baseball team will only have to win one game to qualify for this year's state tournament. However, the third-ranked Hawks will also have to overcome an eight-day layoff to … [Read more...] about Dowling’s misfortune allows Hawks to earn No. 1 seed, bye into substate final