The Ankeny baseball team might be getting hot at the right time. The Hawks swept a home doubleheader on Monday for the first time this season, posting 6-1 and 5-3 victories over Valley. They also extended their winning streak to a season-high four games. The CIML Conference rivals could potentially meet again in a Class 4A substate semifinal in two … [Read more...] about Clevidence, Gerstel toss complete games to lead Hawks to sweep over Valley
Archives for July 2024
No. 1 Valley sweeps Hawkettes, moves into four-way tie atop CIML Conference
The Ankeny softball team ran into a buzzsaw on Monday night. Top-ranked Valley extended its winning streak to 15 games by sweeping a doubleheader at No. 6 Ankeny. The Tigers overcame an early 2-0 deficit to post a 16-4 victory in the opener, then completed the sweep with a 7-3 triumph. Valley moved into a four-way tie for first place in the CIML … [Read more...] about No. 1 Valley sweeps Hawkettes, moves into four-way tie atop CIML Conference
Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 266
In the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by Coldwell Banker Mid-America, publisher Dan Holm interviews former Ankeny quarterback Jase Bauer about his decision to transfer from Central Michigan to Sam Houston State. Coldwell Banker realtor Tom Butler also appears to discuss his friendship with Drue Wolfe, the Ankeny Fanatic … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 266
Oakie leads Jaguars to sweep at Waukee NW, but Johnston captures CIML crown
The Ankeny Centennial baseball team entered Monday's doubleheader at Waukee Northwest needing a lot of help to stay alive in the CIML Conference race. The Jaguars didn't get it. While fifth-ranked Centennial swept the No. 8 Wolves, No. 4 Johnston also swept a twinbill at Southeast Polk to wrap up the outright league crown. The Dragons improved to 18-5 … [Read more...] about Oakie leads Jaguars to sweep at Waukee NW, but Johnston captures CIML crown
Doubleday Insurance Coach of the Month: Mark Hey, Ankeny Centennial baseball
The Jaguars sweep a doubleheader at Waukee Northwest behind another strong outing from standout pitcher Joey Oakie, who had one of his last opportunities to make a big impression before the upcoming MLB draft. … [Read more...] about Doubleday Insurance Coach of the Month: Mark Hey, Ankeny Centennial baseball