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
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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
Blimpie Sub of the Week: Dylan Schlee, Ankeny baseball
Sophomore pitcher Dylan Schlee helped the Ankeny baseball team to a 21-9 record and a second-place finish in the Class 4A state tournament. Schlee compiled a 3-1 record with a 2.90 ERA in a team-high 10 appearances for the Hawks. He walked just three batters while recording 21 strikeouts in 29 innings of work. Schlee recorded the final two outs to earn … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Dylan Schlee, Ankeny baseball
DYNAMIC DUO: Bauer, Brecht named to IHSBCA’s Class 4A all-state first team
Ankeny's Jase Bauer and Brody Brecht are getting ready for their senior seasons on the football field. The two players, however, are still receiving some postseason baseball honors. Both Bauer and Brecht have been named to the Class 4A all-state first team by the Iowa High School Baseball Coaches Association. Teammate Mo Watson was selected to the … [Read more...] about DYNAMIC DUO: Bauer, Brecht named to IHSBCA’s Class 4A all-state first team
Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Kade Somers, Ankeny baseball
Junior outfielder and first baseman Kade Somers helped the Ankeny baseball team to a 21-9 record and a second-place finish in the Class 4A state tournament. He went 2-for-4 in the Hawks' 11-8 loss to top-ranked Johnston in the championship game on Saturday at Principal Park. Somers batted .343 this season with two doubles, one triple and 16 RBIs. He was a … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Kade Somers, Ankeny baseball