Ankeny's Ashtyn Billings throws a pitch during a game at Southeast Polk on June 23. Billings earned the victory in both games on Friday as the Hawkettes swept a doubleheader at Des Moines North. (Photo by Drue Wolfe) The Ankeny softball team picked up a pair of victories on Friday--and so did sophomore pitcher Ashtyn Billings. Billings earned the win … [Read more...] about Billings wins twice as Hawkettes sweep North to raise their record to 18-9
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Hawks take care of business, roll to pair of 5-inning victories at North
Ankeny's Kade Somers connects with a pitch during a game at Southeast Polk on June 22. Somers went 5-for-7 with a double and three RBIs to help the Hawks to a doubleheader sweep at Des Moines North on Friday. (Photo by Drue Wolfe) Ankeny baseball coach Joe Balvanz was hoping that his players could take care of business quickly on Friday. Mission … [Read more...] about Hawks take care of business, roll to pair of 5-inning victories at North
Overturf hits Ankeny’s 21st homer in 25 games, leads Hawkettes past Ballard
The Ankeny players celebrate after defeating visiting Southeast Polk in the first game of a doubleheader on Wednesday. The Hawkettes swept the twinbill and then followed with a 5-1 victory over visiting Ballard on Thursday. (Photo by Dan Holm) Many high school softball teams are fortunate to have one or two players who can hit the ball out of the … [Read more...] about Overturf hits Ankeny’s 21st homer in 25 games, leads Hawkettes past Ballard
Hawks build some momentum for postseason with sweep over S.E. Polk
Ankeny's Bryce Rinderknecht throws a pitch during the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader against visiting Southeast Polk. Rinderknecht allowed three runs over five-plus innings to lead the Hawks to a 6-4 victory. (Photo by Dan Holm) The Ankeny baseball players had several reasons to be motivated on Wednesday. For someone like Bryce Rinderknecht, it … [Read more...] about Hawks build some momentum for postseason with sweep over S.E. Polk
Hawkettes sweep S.E. Polk with pair of dramatic walk-off victories
Ankeny's Jasmine Rumley steals second base during the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader against visiting Southeast Polk. The Hawkettes swept the twinbill. (Photo by Dan Holm) If the Ankeny softball team hopes to reach the Class 5A state tournament, the Hawkettes may have to find some different ways to win a couple of regional games. The … [Read more...] about Hawkettes sweep S.E. Polk with pair of dramatic walk-off victories