Ankeny's Chris Spear throws a pitch during Friday's Class 4A substate quarterfinal against visiting Fort Dodge. Spear recorded the final three outs to earn a save as the Hawks posted a 6-5 victory. (Photo by Drue Wolfe) Senior pitcher Chris Spear has helped the Ankeny baseball team to a 19-17 record. He has compiled a 3-5 mark with a 4.46 ERA and 43 … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Chris Spear, Ankeny baseball
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Hawks survive and advance, will play at No. 10 Mason City on Monday
Ankeny pitcher Chris Spear (left) celebrates with shortstop Jase Bauer after the Hawks posted a 6-5 victory over visiting Fort Dodge in a Class 4A substate quarterfinal on Friday. Spear got the final three outs to earn a save after replacing Brody Brecht on the mound. (Photo by Drue Wolfe) Survive and advance. That's what the postseason is all about … [Read more...] about Hawks survive and advance, will play at No. 10 Mason City on Monday
Rumley, Voigt unanimously named to first team; Three Jags also honored
Ankeny's Jasmine Rumley was a repeat selection to the CIML Central Conference first team after leading the Hawkettes to a 20-19 record. She batted .493 with 10 home runs and 36 RBIs. Rumley was unanimously named to the first team along with teammate Anna Voigt. (Photo by Drue Wolfe) Ankeny softball standout Jasmine Rumley has been named to the CIML … [Read more...] about Rumley, Voigt unanimously named to first team; Three Jags also honored
Hawkettes go toe-to-toe with No. 2 Fort Dodge, but upset bid falls short
Fort Dodge's Tristin Doster scores on a squeeze bunt before Ankeny catcher Zoe Baker can make a tag during Tuesday's Class 5A regional final at Fort Dodge. The second-ranked Dodgers scored all three of their runs in the sixth inning to post a 3-0 victory. (Photo by Dan Holm) The Ankeny softball players exited the field at Rogers Sports Complex to a round … [Read more...] about Hawkettes go toe-to-toe with No. 2 Fort Dodge, but upset bid falls short
Blimpie Sub of the Week: Ashtyn Billings, Ankeny softball
Ashtyn Billings of the Ankeny softball team is the Ankeny Fanatic Sub of the Week sponsored by Blimpie. She will receive a free meal. (Photo by Dan Holm) Ashtyn Billings is a member of the Ankeny softball team. The freshman pitcher and outfielder helped the Hawkettes to a 20-19 record. She posted a 2-1 mark with a 2.63 ERA while also batting .268 … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Ashtyn Billings, Ankeny softball