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Hawkettes rout S.E. Polk in nightcap to salvage split of twinbill

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For the second time in a week, the Ankeny softball team went on the road Tuesday and split a doubleheader against a ranked opponent. After dropping a 9-4 decision to No. 14 Southeast Polk in the opener, the Hawkettes rebounded to win the nightcap, 11-0, in five innings. They are now 8-2 on the season. "We got after it every inning as a unified force," … [Read more...] about Hawkettes rout S.E. Polk in nightcap to salvage split of twinbill

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Hannah Hogan, Ankeny softball

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Junior Hannah Hogan has helped the Ankeny softball team to an 8-2 record. She is batting .125 on the season. Hogan has played in six games and made two starts. She singled and scored a run as the Hawkettes posted an 11-0 victory over No. 14 Southeast Polk in five innings to salvage a split of Tuesday's doubleheader at Pleasant Hill. "She switched … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Hannah Hogan, Ankeny softball

No. 3 S.E. Polk walks off with sweep over No. 2 Hawks

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The schedule got a lot tougher for the Ankeny baseball team on Monday night. The second-ranked Hawks discovered that they still have a lot of work to do. Ankeny traveled to No. 3 Southeast Polk for a CIML doubleheader and got swept by the undefeated Rams, 8-1 and 7-6. "They exposed some things that we need to work on," said Ankeny coach Joe … [Read more...] about No. 3 S.E. Polk walks off with sweep over No. 2 Hawks

Ankeny basketball star Bayless to play for juco power Indian Hills

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Ankeny basketball standout Braxton Bayless has verbally committed to play for juco powerhouse Indian Hills Community College in Ottumwa. Bayless announced his decision via Twitter last week. "100% Committed #JucoProduct #Bigger Plans," he tweeted. Bayless averaged 22.9 points and 6.6 rebounds per game while leading the Hawks to a 21-5 record and the … [Read more...] about Ankeny basketball star Bayless to play for juco power Indian Hills

Ankeny’s Reynolds to play volleyball at University of Denver

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Ankeny volleyball player Ava Reynolds received her first scholarship offer last week. It took the junior-to-be less than 24 hours to accept it. Reynolds announced on June 16 that she has verbally committed to the University of Denver. "Denver was the first school I talked to and got an offer from," said Reynolds. "I heard from several other schools … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Reynolds to play volleyball at University of Denver

Hawkettes top S.C. Heelan, edge Central Springs at Fort Dodge Invitational

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The Ankeny softball team traveled to the Fort Dodge Invitational on Saturday and came away with a pair of victories. The Hawkettes posted a 10-3 win over SIoux City Heelan. They then followed with a 2-1 triumph over Central Springs, the No. 6 team in Class 2A. "They're both good ball clubs," said Ankeny coach Dave Bingham, whose team improved to 7-1 on … [Read more...] about Hawkettes top S.C. Heelan, edge Central Springs at Fort Dodge Invitational

Ankeny’s Frandson named Register’s Athlete of the Year for boys’ swimming

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Ankeny junior Trent Frandson was named the Athlete of the Year for boys' swimming in The Des Moines Register's Sports Awards on Thursday. Frandson led Ankeny to a runner-up finish at the state meet in February. The California recruit set a state record while winning his second straight title in the 200 freestyle and also defended his crown in the 500 … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Frandson named Register’s Athlete of the Year for boys’ swimming

Rinderknecht tosses 1-hit gem in opener of Hawks’ sweep over Hoover

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Bryce Rinderknecht was anxious to get back on the mound following a tough loss on Wednesday. The Ankeny senior got another chance to pitch less than 48 hours later--and he made the most of it. Rinderknecht tossed a one-hitter and had 10 strikeouts to lead the second-ranked Hawks to a 4-0 victory over visiting Des Moines Hoover in the first game of a … [Read more...] about Rinderknecht tosses 1-hit gem in opener of Hawks’ sweep over Hoover

Hawkettes sweep Hoover, improve to 5-1 going into Fort Dodge tourney

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With a trip to the Fort Dodge Invitational on tap for Saturday, the Ankeny softball team didn't want to spend a late night at the ballpark on Friday. The Hawkettes managed to sweep a doubleheader against visiting Des Moines Hoover in timely fashion. They posted a 12-2 victory in six innings in the opener, then used a nine-run outburst in the first frame … [Read more...] about Hawkettes sweep Hoover, improve to 5-1 going into Fort Dodge tourney

Ankeny softball team cruises in first game before No. 5 Bulldogs earn split

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After winning the first game of a doubleheader on Wednesday at fifth-ranked Ottumwa, the Ankeny softball team appeared to be in position to earn a sweep. The Hawkettes jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the nightcap and had the bases loaded in the fourth inning with Jasmine Rumley, one of the state's top hitters, coming to the plate. This was Ankeny's chance … [Read more...] about Ankeny softball team cruises in first game before No. 5 Bulldogs earn split

Hawks rally past Ottumwa in opener, then Bulldogs return favor in nightcap

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Wednesday's doubleheader between the Ankeny and Ottumwa baseball teams featured a pair of five-run rallies in the seventh inning--one by each squad. After the second-ranked Hawks battled back for a 6-3 victory in the opener, the host Bulldogs returned the favor in the nightcap by rallying for an 8-7 win that handed Ankeny (3-1) its first loss of the … [Read more...] about Hawks rally past Ottumwa in opener, then Bulldogs return favor in nightcap

Fulk, Andrews toss back-to-back gems in Ankeny’s sweep over Bobcats

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Mo Watson and his teammates on the Ankeny baseball squad are going to relish every minute on the field this summer. The second-ranked Hawks showed off their potential Monday by sweeping a pair of five-inning games in their season opener at Marshalltown. They roughed up the Bobcats by scores of 19-0 and 11-0. "Ever since we got the word that we could … [Read more...] about Fulk, Andrews toss back-to-back gems in Ankeny’s sweep over Bobcats

Hawkettes erupt for 27 runs, open season with sweep at Marshalltown

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If the Ankeny softball team continues to play like it did on Monday night, the unranked Hawkettes won't be able to fly under the radar for very long. Ankeny opened its abbreviated 2020 season with an impressive doubleheader sweep at Marshalltown. The Hawkettes rolled to a 14-0 victory in four innings in the opener, then completed the sweep with a 13-1 win … [Read more...] about Hawkettes erupt for 27 runs, open season with sweep at Marshalltown

Ankeny Fanatic announces its all-time Ankeny girls’ tennis team

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Some of the best girls' tennis teams in Ankeny High School history could have been even better. Back in the late 1970s and early 1980s, when the Hawkettes reeled off 20 consecutive dual-meet victories under coach Dirk Baker, one of the best players in the school at that time was Karlin Hayes. "Karlin was a top 100 player in the 14s, but she never … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic announces its all-time Ankeny girls’ tennis team

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Acacia Biehl, Ankeny girls’ soccer

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Senior Acacia Biehl helped the Ankeny girls' soccer team to the Class 3A state championship in 2019. She had one goal and three assists for the Hawkettes. Biehl has committed to play for Wartburg College in the fall. Here is some inside info on Biehl: You have an interesting first name. Is there a story behind how you got it? My parents have … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Acacia Biehl, Ankeny girls’ soccer

Talented Ankeny baseball team expects to win ‘night in and night out’

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The Ankeny baseball players are just happy to be back on the field. The Hawks will open their season on Monday with a doubleheader at Marshalltown. It's the start of an abbreviated campaign that consists of just 27 games due to the COVID-19 outbreak that forced the cancellation of all spring high school activities. "They understand that this is a … [Read more...] about Talented Ankeny baseball team expects to win ‘night in and night out’

‘Nobody knows what’s coming’: Hawkettes look to surprise opponents

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The Ankeny softball team wasn't listed in the Class 5A preseason rankings by the Iowa Girls' High School Athletic Union. The Hawkettes' omission brought a smile to the face of head coach Dave Bingham. "I think that is awesome," he said. "Honestly, we've never even discussed the rankings. Our ultimate goal is just to respect our opponents but prepare to … [Read more...] about ‘Nobody knows what’s coming’: Hawkettes look to surprise opponents