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Surging Hawkettes rout Atlantic, Creston, will play two more games on Saturday

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Ankeny's Kendra Winfrey punished the Creston softball team with her bat during the John Stevens Classic on Friday. The junior's left arm was a potent weapon as well. Winfrey went 4-for-4 with a home run, a double and four RBIs while also pitching four scoreless innings to lead the 15th-ranked Hawkettes to a 15-0 victory over host Creston, the No. 9 … [Read more...] about Surging Hawkettes rout Atlantic, Creston, will play two more games on Saturday

Hawks rout Marshalltown twice, remain tied for CIML Iowa Conference lead

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The Ankeny baseball team remained tied for first place in the CIML Iowa Conference by sweeping a doubleheader on Wednesday at Marshalltown. The Hawks used an eight-run fifth inning to win the opener, 16-5. They then won another five-inning contest, 13-0, to complete the sweep. Ankeny improved to 8-2 in the conference and 9-6 overall. The Hawks are tied … [Read more...] about Hawks rout Marshalltown twice, remain tied for CIML Iowa Conference lead

Billings, Hawkettes sweep Marshalltown, extend winning streak to 4 games

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Ashtyn Billings and the Ankeny softball team enjoyed a big day on Wednesday at Marshalltown. Billings (2-2) tossed a three-hitter and had five strikeouts to lead the Hawkettes to a 12-0 victory in six innings in the first game of a CIML Iowa Conference doubleheader. She also went 2-for-4 at the plate and drove in three runs. Billings then went 4-for-4 … [Read more...] about Billings, Hawkettes sweep Marshalltown, extend winning streak to 4 games

Griess pitches Hawks to 7-5 victory before Ames rallies to win nightcap

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The Ankeny baseball team was hoping to get a sweep against visiting Ames on Monday. The Hawks had to settle for a split. The Little Cyclones used a three-run rally in the sixth inning to post a 7-4 victory in the nightcap of the doubleheader, allowing them to earn a split after Ankeny won the opener, 7-5. "We let a popup fall in with two guys on … [Read more...] about Griess pitches Hawks to 7-5 victory before Ames rallies to win nightcap

‘We came out and took care of business’: Hawkettes sweep No. 13 Ames

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The Ames softball team entered Monday's doubleheader at Ankeny with an 8-1 record and a No. 13 ranking in Class 5A. It has been an impressive start for the Little Cyclones, but they have yet to play any of the three top-five teams in the CIML Iowa Conference--No. 1 Waukee Northwest, No. 2 Fort Dodge and No. 5 Ankeny Centennial. The Ames players … [Read more...] about ‘We came out and took care of business’: Hawkettes sweep No. 13 Ames

Ankeny trio, Centennial duo named to Class 3A all-state first team by IGCA

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Eden Gibson of Ankeny and Courtney Kovacs of Ankeny Centennial were the leaders of two of the top girls' soccer defensive units in the state. Now, the two seniors have been recognized for their efforts by the Iowa Girls' Coaches Association. Gibson and Kovacs were both repeat selections to the Class 3A all-state first team. They were joined on the … [Read more...] about Ankeny trio, Centennial duo named to Class 3A all-state first team by IGCA

Jaguars, Hawks dominate boys’ all-conference soccer team

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The Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer teams combined to fill 11 of the 13 slots on the CIML Iowa Conference first team. The Jaguars had six first-team picks, while the Hawks had five. Central Conference champion Ankeny had three unanimous picks to the first team--junior defender Kwaku Kwarteng, senior forward Lucas Newhard and senior midfielder … [Read more...] about Jaguars, Hawks dominate boys’ all-conference soccer team

Kovacs, Macke, Gibson repeat as unanimous picks to all-CIML team

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The state champion Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer team placed four players on the CIML Iowa Conference first team, while Class 3A semifinalist Ankeny led the league with five first-team selections. Senior midfielders Courtney Kovacs of Centennial and Kennedy Macke of Ankeny were both unanimous picks for the second straight year. Senior defender Eden … [Read more...] about Kovacs, Macke, Gibson repeat as unanimous picks to all-CIML team

Hawks sweep Centennial boys, extend winning streak against rival to 8 games

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The Ankeny baseball team entered Thursday's doubleheader against visiting Ankeny Centennial on a two-game losing skid after being swept by second-ranked Dowling Catholic on Wednesday. The Jaguars were riding a three-game winning streak. Both of those trends came to an end. The Hawks continued their recent dominance of Centennial by sweeping the … [Read more...] about Hawks sweep Centennial boys, extend winning streak against rival to 8 games

Jaguars outlast Ankeny girls in 12 innings, then complete sweep with 5-2 win

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It took 19 innings for the Ankeny Centennial softball team to earn a pair of victories against its crosstown rival on Thursday. The second-ranked Jaguars traveled across town to Ankeny and posted an 8-5 win in 12 innings in the opener. They then defeated the Hawkettes again, 5-2, to complete a sweep of the CIML Iowa Conference doubleheader. "It was a … [Read more...] about Jaguars outlast Ankeny girls in 12 innings, then complete sweep with 5-2 win

‘We didn’t do enough to win’: Hawkettes end season with OT loss to C.B. Lincoln

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Ankeny girls' soccer coach Simon Brown was left in a state of shock. His players were stunned as well. The third-ranked Hawkettes saw their season come to a bitter end on Thursday at Cownie Park, where Council Bluffs Lincoln's Hanna Schimmer scored the golden goal in overtime to give the No. 2 Lynx a 1-0 victory in the semifinals of the Class 3A state … [Read more...] about ‘We didn’t do enough to win’: Hawkettes end season with OT loss to C.B. Lincoln

‘We fell short of our goals’: No. 1 Hawks ousted by Waukee NW on penalty kick

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In a matchup between two quality sides, a questionable call can sometimes prove to be the difference. That was the case on Wednesday at the boys' state soccer tournament, where third-ranked Waukee Northwest scored the go-ahead goal on a penalty kick to beat No. 1 Ankeny, 2-1, in the Class 3A quarterfinals. "I may be biased on that, but I don't think … [Read more...] about ‘We fell short of our goals’: No. 1 Hawks ousted by Waukee NW on penalty kick

Dowling Catholic hurlers shut down Hawks while posting 9-1 and 8-0 wins

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With a showdown against crosstown rival Ankeny Centennial on tap for Thursday, the Ankeny baseball players can quickly put Wednesday's doubleheader against visiting Dowling Catholic behind them. The second-ranked Maroons dominated the non-conference twinbill, rolling to 9-1 and 8-0 victories. They improved to 8-2 on the season, while Ankeny's record … [Read more...] about Dowling Catholic hurlers shut down Hawks while posting 9-1 and 8-0 wins

‘Slap Squad’ ignites Hawkettes to doubleheader sweep over Mason City

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The first three batters in the Ankeny softball team's lineup are all slap hitters. Ankeny coach Dave Bingham calls them "The Slap Squad". That trio of Larissa Miller, Eva Fulk and Mariah Parton ignited the Hawkettes to a doubleheader sweep over visiting Mason City on Tuesday. They combined for seven hits, six runs scored and six RBIs in the first … [Read more...] about ‘Slap Squad’ ignites Hawkettes to doubleheader sweep over Mason City

Hawks pound out 21 hits en route to pair of run-rule victories over Mason City

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The Ankeny baseball team pounded out 21 hits and swept a CIML Iowa Conference doubleheader against visiting Mason City on Tuesday. The Hawks posted an 11-1 victory in six innings in the opener, then completed the sweep with a 15-5 triumph in five innings. They improved to 3-1 in the conference and 4-3 overall, while Mason City's records dropped to 1-3 and … [Read more...] about Hawks pound out 21 hits en route to pair of run-rule victories over Mason City

Matthews scores winning goal, then gets sweaty hugs as Hawkettes advance

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Most people don't like sweaty hugs. Ankeny senior Avery Matthews doesn't seem to mind them, though. Matthews scored the game's only goal in the 76th minute and the third-ranked Hawkettes defeated No. 7 Pleasant Valley, 1-0, in the quarterfinals of the girls' Class 3A state soccer tournament on Tuesday at Cownie Park. "It was incredible," Matthews … [Read more...] about Matthews scores winning goal, then gets sweaty hugs as Hawkettes advance

Patton homers, Dunwoody racks up 8 strikeouts in Hawks’ 4-2 loss at Johnston

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A three-run first inning lifted the top-ranked Johnston baseball team to a 4-2 victory over visiting Ankeny on Friday, allowing the Dragons to improve to 9-0 on the season. The non-conference game was a rematch of last year's Class 4A semifinal, which was won by Johnston, 5-0. The Hawks (2-3) were held to five hits by a trio of Johnston pitchers. … [Read more...] about Patton homers, Dunwoody racks up 8 strikeouts in Hawks’ 4-2 loss at Johnston

Smith places 4th in Class 2A, equaling highest finish ever by player from Ankeny

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Ankeny's Kira Smith will likely have three more chances to win a girls' state tennis title. And next time, Dowling Catholic's Allison Szalay won't be in her way. Smith's bid for the Class 2A singles crown came to an end on Saturday morning, when the fourth-seeded freshman dropped a 6-1, 6-1 decision to the top-seeded and defending champion Szalay in … [Read more...] about Smith places 4th in Class 2A, equaling highest finish ever by player from Ankeny

‘We made a nice jump’: Hawkettes score 4 runs in 7th to seal 7-2 win at Carlisle

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The Ankeny softball team used a four-run seventh inning to seal a 7-2 victory at Carlisle in a non-conference game on Friday. The Hawkettes improved their record to 1-2 after losing both ends of a doubleheader at fifth-ranked Waukee Northwest on Monday. It was the season opener for Carlisle, the No. 9 team in Class 4A. "Carlisle and Northwest are very … [Read more...] about ‘We made a nice jump’: Hawkettes score 4 runs in 7th to seal 7-2 win at Carlisle