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Hawkettes, now ranked 11th, extend winning streak to 6 games

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The Ankeny softball team moved back into the Class 5A rankings on Thursday, earning a No. 11 ranking from the Iowa Girls' High School Athletic Union after sweeping a doubleheader against then-No. 3 Valley on Wednesday. A few hours later, the Hawkettes extended their winning streak to six games by sweeping a non-conference twinbill against Des Moines … [Read more...] about Hawkettes, now ranked 11th, extend winning streak to 6 games

Thomas blasts 2 more HRs; Hawkettes sweep Valley for league lead

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Whatever Kennedy Thomas is doing at the plate, it appears to be working. Thomas blasted two home runs in the first game of a doubleheader against third-ranked Valley on Wednesday, igniting the Ankeny softball team to a rare sweep of the visiting Tigers. The Hawkettes posted wins of 5-2 and 6-4 to move into sole possession of first place in the CIML … [Read more...] about Thomas blasts 2 more HRs; Hawkettes sweep Valley for league lead

Hawks rally past Valley in nightcap, salvage split of twinbill

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The Valley baseball team had a chance to take a commanding lead in the CIML Central Conference race on Wednesday. The Tigers posted a 6-3 victory in the first game of a doubleheader at Ankeny, then jumped out to a 4-0 lead in the first inning of the nightcap. But the Hawks refused to go away. Ankeny rallied for a 9-8 walk-off win and a split of the … [Read more...] about Hawks rally past Valley in nightcap, salvage split of twinbill

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Jake Slattery, Ankeny baseball

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Jake Slattery of the Ankeny baseball team is the Ankeny Fanatic Sub of the Week sponsored by Blimpie. The senior has helped the Hawks to a 9-6 record, including a 5-3 mark in the CIML Central Conference. "Jake usually plays left field and is just a very solid defender," said Ankeny coach Joe Balvanz. "He's a defensive replacement, and he knows his job … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Jake Slattery, Ankeny baseball

Fearless Hawkettes snap 12-game losing streak against Waukee

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Jasmine Rumley had no idea that the Ankeny softball team had just defeated Waukee for the first time since 2014. "Holy cow, that's awesome," said Rumley. The sophomore outfielder went 3-for-4 with a home run, a triple and four RBIs to lead the Hawkettes to a 9-5 victory at fourth-ranked Waukee on Monday. The Warriors had won 12 straight games against … [Read more...] about Fearless Hawkettes snap 12-game losing streak against Waukee

Waukee’s Sorenson, Irvine shut down Hawks en route to sweep

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The Ankeny baseball team had a chance to score some early runs during Monday's doubleheader at Waukee. When the Hawks failed to capitalize on the opportunity, they never again had a similar chance to gain some momentum. The seventh-ranked Warriors posted a 2-0 victory in the opener, then completed a sweep with a 9-0 win in the second game. Both teams … [Read more...] about Waukee’s Sorenson, Irvine shut down Hawks en route to sweep

Hawkettes fall to Atlantic, beat Burlington at Creston tournament

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The Ankeny softball team split a pair of games against ranked opponents on Friday at the Creston Invitational. The Hawkettes dropped a 5-4 decision to Atlantic, the No. 8 team in Class 3A. But they posted a 5-3 victory over Burlington, which is ranked 13th in Class 5A with a 19-2 record. Kennedy Thomas (1-0) tossed an eight-hitter in the win over … [Read more...] about Hawkettes fall to Atlantic, beat Burlington at Creston tournament

Jaguars top rival Ankeny in thriller for their 2nd state title in 3 years

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Ankeny Centennial senior Kenzie Geiger held onto the Class 3A championship trophy and didn't want to let go. She finally allowed somebody else to hold it when a reporter interrupted her victory celebration. "It feels really amazing," Geiger said after the top-ranked Jaguars defeated No. 2 Ankeny, 3-2, in the Class 3A final of the girls' state soccer … [Read more...] about Jaguars top rival Ankeny in thriller for their 2nd state title in 3 years

Class 3A title game puts Iowa Rush teammates on opposite sides of field

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Saturday's Class 3A championship game at the girls' state soccer tournament was like an instrasquad scrimmage for the Iowa Rush. About 20 members of the Rush played for either Ankeny or Ankeny Centennial in the title contest at Cownie Soccer Complex, putting teammates and lifelong friends on opposite sides of the field. "It was a little physical, and … [Read more...] about Class 3A title game puts Iowa Rush teammates on opposite sides of field

Maifeld, Rinker lead Hawks to first-ever sweep over Centennial

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The Ankeny baseball team had to wait 48 hours to complete a doubleheader against visiting Ankeny Centennial on Friday. It was well worth the wait. The Hawks posted a 6-2 victory in the opener, then used a nine-run outburst in the third inning to win the nightcap, 12-0, in five innings. They swept their crosstown rival for the first time since the split … [Read more...] about Maifeld, Rinker lead Hawks to first-ever sweep over Centennial

Ankeny dominates shootout against Tigers, setting up Jag-Hawk showdown for title

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Will the last person to leave Ankeny on Saturday afternoon please turn out the lights? There is likely going to be a huge caravan of cars making the short trip to the south side of Des Moines for the Class 3A championship game of the girls' state soccer tournament. For the first time ever in any sport, Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial will play for a state … [Read more...] about Ankeny dominates shootout against Tigers, setting up Jag-Hawk showdown for title

Jaguars end losing streak, earn split against No. 13 Ankeny

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The Ankeny Centennial softball team got a much-needed victory on Thursday night. A former Centennial player helped 13th-ranked Ankeny to a 10-6 win in the first game of a CIML Central Conference doubleheader before the Jaguars rebounded with an 11-4 triumph in the nightcap at Ankeny. The win was Centennial's first against a league opponent and snapped … [Read more...] about Jaguars end losing streak, earn split against No. 13 Ankeny

2015 state tournament hero helps Hawkettes to win over Linn-Mar

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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

Casel tosses 3-hitter, leads Hawks to split at Southeast Polk

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Ankeny lefthander Will Casel recorded only one strikeout during the first game of a CIML Central Conference baseball doubleheader on Monday at Southeast Polk. But the senior was still very effective. Casel tossed a three-hitter and retired 13 batters on fly balls as the Hawks extended their winning streak to seven games with a 3-2 victory in the opener … [Read more...] about Casel tosses 3-hitter, leads Hawks to split at Southeast Polk

Smith’s RBI double ignites Hawkettes to split against S.E. Polk

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Sometimes, it's better to be lucky than good. Ankeny's Regan Smith failed to get down a sacrifice bunt during the seventh inning of a tie softball game on Monday at Southeast Polk. The sophomore catcher then hit an RBI double for the go-ahead run on the next pitch, igniting the 13th-ranked Hawkettes to a 6-5 victory in the first game of a CIML Central … [Read more...] about Smith’s RBI double ignites Hawkettes to split against S.E. Polk

Hawkettes roll past Muscatine, earn another trip to state tourney

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The Ankeny girls' soccer team didn't put a lot of emphasis on its opponent heading into Monday's regional final at Ankeny. It proved to be an effective strategy. The second-ranked Hawkettes rolled to a 6-0 victory over No. 14 Muscatine to reach the state tournament for the second straight year. The Muskies finished with an 11-7 record. "I think we … [Read more...] about Hawkettes roll past Muscatine, earn another trip to state tourney

After 6-1 start, Hawkettes look to end state tournament drought

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The Ankeny softball team hasn't qualified for the state tournament since 2015, when the Hawkettes placed seventh in Class 5A. This year's squad appears to have the talent to end that drought. "I think our depth has really been building," said Ankeny coach Dave Bingham. "I feel like we're set up for something really special, and I think it's a product … [Read more...] about After 6-1 start, Hawkettes look to end state tournament drought

Hawks, Jaguars each win twice at Tim Heggen Invitational

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Saturday was a good day for the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial baseball teams as both squads won a pair of games in the Tim Heggen Invitational at Ankeny. The Hawks rolled to a 9-1 victory over North Polk, the No. 10 team in Class 3A. They later defeated Davenport North, 5-4, in nine innings to extend their winning streak to six games. The Jaguars also … [Read more...] about Hawks, Jaguars each win twice at Tim Heggen Invitational

A FITTING FINALE: Hawk seniors go out with a thrilling win in double OT

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Perhaps nobody had a bigger smile on his face Saturday than Dayne Kajewski. The injured senior on the Ankeny boys' soccer team carried the Class 3A third-place trophy after the sixth-ranked Hawks outlasted No. 5 Iowa City West, 4-3, in double overtime to win the consolation final at Cownie Soccer Complex in Des Moines. "I think I've been the loudest … [Read more...] about A FITTING FINALE: Hawk seniors go out with a thrilling win in double OT