Cael Boyd appears to be a perfect fit for the leadoff hitter's role on the Ankeny baseball team. Boyd sparked the Hawks to a 13-0 victory at Saydel in five innings in their season opener on Thursday. The sophomore outfielder went 2-for-2 with a double, walked twice, stole three bases and scored four runs. "Cael did a really nice job of setting the … [Read more...] about Boyd sparks Ankeny baseball team to season-opening victory
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Ballard rallies for 5 runs in 7th inning, spoils Hawkettes’ season opener
When the Ankeny softball team erupted for eight runs in the first inning of Wednesday's game against visiting Ballard, it looked like the Hawkettes were going to roll to a season-opening victory. But the Bombers refused to go away. Ballard scored four runs in the third inning, then rallied for five more in the seventh to post a 10-9 victory. Catcher … [Read more...] about Ballard rallies for 5 runs in 7th inning, spoils Hawkettes’ season opener
Young, talented Hawks look to compete in rugged CIML Central Conference
Sophomore outfielder Brody Brecht is one of four returning every-day starters for the Ankeny baseball team. He earned second-team all-conference honors a year ago after batting .316 with three home runs, 13 doubles and 21 RBIs. (Photo by Dan Holm) If the Ankeny baseball team can be competitive in the CIML Central Conference, then the Hawks will likely be … [Read more...] about Young, talented Hawks look to compete in rugged CIML Central Conference
All-stater Rumley returns to lead the way for No. 12 Hawkettes
Junior outfielder Jasmine Rumley and the Ankeny softball team will open the season on Tuesday at Carlisle. Rumley earned third-team all-state honors a year ago after batting .468 with 10 home runs and 53 RBIs. (Photo by Dan Holm) The Ankeny softball team is ranked 12th in Class 5A in the preseason rankings by the Iowa Girls' High School Athletic … [Read more...] about All-stater Rumley returns to lead the way for No. 12 Hawkettes
Ankeny pitcher Fulk commits to play baseball for Hawkeyes
Ankeny's Weston Fulk makes a putout at first base during last year's Class 4A substate final at Urbandale. Fulk, who is now a sophomore, has verbally committed to play for Iowa's baseball program. (Photo by Drue Wolfe) Ankeny High School's Class of 2021 appears to have multiple college prospects in a variety of sports. One of them has already made his … [Read more...] about Ankeny pitcher Fulk commits to play baseball for Hawkeyes