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
Hawks pound Hoover twice to close out regular season
Ankeny's Cael Boyd scores a run as teammate Brody Brecht looks on during a game at Dowling Catholic on June 24. Boyd went 4-for-5 with a double and three RBIs to help the Hawks to a doubleheader sweep over visiting Des Moines Hoover on Monday, while Brecht had a home run, a double and also drove in three runs. (Photo by Drue Wolfe) The Ankeny baseball … [Read more...] about Hawks pound Hoover twice to close out regular season
Jaguars deliver knockout blow, sweep season series against Ankeny
Ankeny runner Jase Bauer takes a blow to the head while being tagged out by Ankeny Centennial shortstop Keaton Gray during the second game of Thursday's doubleheader at Centennial. The Jaguars swept the twinbill to tie for second place in the CIML Central Conference. (Photo by Drue Wolfe) Ankeny Centennial's Cory Prange was looking for a pitch that he … [Read more...] about Jaguars deliver knockout blow, sweep season series against Ankeny
Hawks drop both games at Marshalltown, fall to 16-15 on season
Ankeny's Mo Watson hits a fly ball during a game at Dowling Catholic last month. Watson doubled in both games of Wednesday's doubleheader at Marshalltown, but the Bobcats swept the twinbill. (Photo by Drue Wolfe) After dropping a 6-1 decision in the first game of a non-conference doubleheader on Wednesday at Marshalltown, the Ankeny baseball team appeared … [Read more...] about Hawks drop both games at Marshalltown, fall to 16-15 on season