Madeleine Murphy, a senior softball standout at Ankeny High School, was recognized as a Semper Fidelis All-American on Nov. 24. The United States Marine Corps is recognizing exemplary student athletes across the country through the Semper Fidelis All-American program. Now in its fourth year, the program features approximately 100 student athletes selected … [Read more...] about United States Marine Corps honors Murphy as Semper Fidelis All-American
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Ankeny’s Murphy finds great fit at DMACC, will play softball for Bears
Ankeny outfielder Madeleine Murphy will continue her softball career at DMACC (Boone). Murphy helped the Hawkettes to a 19-11 record last season. "DMACC has a very talented program and amazing coaches," Murphy said. "I felt very welcomed when talking to the coaches and athletes and knew that the team would feel like family." Murphy said she only … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Murphy finds great fit at DMACC, will play softball for Bears
Ankeny’s Johnson to play baseball at Marshalltown Community College
Ankeny pitcher Will Johnson has verbally committed to play baseball at Marshalltown Community College. Johnson said he liked the enthusiasm of the Marshalltown coaching staff. "I looked at a few schools, but I never really had my mind set on any school because I did not know the coaches or the program itself," he said. "One reason I like MCC is because … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Johnson to play baseball at Marshalltown Community College
Ankeny outfielder Boyd commits to play baseball at Iowa Central
Ankeny senior Cael Boyd has been a standout in three sports throughout his high school career. Despite his success on the football field and on the track, Boyd always knew that he wanted to play baseball at the next level. "I feel like baseball has always been my passion," said Boyd, who elected to give up football this fall due to a history of … [Read more...] about Ankeny outfielder Boyd commits to play baseball at Iowa Central
Ankeny’s Carter to join Centennial’s Schulz on Minnesota State softball roster
Last month, the Minnesota State softball program added a talented recruit from Ankeny in the Class of 2021. Now, the Mavericks have added another. Ankeny shortstop Marina Carter has verbally committed to play for Minnesota State, an NCAA Division II program. She follows in the footsteps of Ankeny Centennial catcher Ella Schulz, who committed to the … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Carter to join Centennial’s Schulz on Minnesota State softball roster