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Hawks close out regular season with 6-3 loss to No. 8 Dallas Center-Grimes

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After closing out the regular season on Wednesday against the champions of the Little Hawkeye Conference, the Ankeny baseball team will now prepare for another opponent from the eight-team league. The Hawks, who dropped a 6-3 decision to eighth-ranked Dallas Center-Grimes on their home field, will host Norwalk in a Class 4A substate quarterfinal on Friday … [Read more...] about Hawks close out regular season with 6-3 loss to No. 8 Dallas Center-Grimes

‘We let it slip away’: Hawks fall to Valley after giving up 7 runs in 7th inning

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The good thing about Monday's collapse by the Ankeny baseball team was that it didn't happen four nights later. The Hawks held a 5-2 lead against visiting Valley before the Tigers erupted for seven runs in the seventh inning to post a 9-5 victory in the CIML Conference finale for both teams. "We kind of had a two-out nightmare there in the last … [Read more...] about ‘We let it slip away’: Hawks fall to Valley after giving up 7 runs in 7th inning

Adamson tosses gem to complete Ankeny’s twinbill sweep over J-Hawks

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Ankeny pitcher Brock Adamson appears to be ready for the postseason. Adamson allowed just one hit and had nine strikeouts over the first 6 2/3 innings as the 10th-ranked Hawks posted a 4-1 victory over visiting Urbandale to complete a sweep of a CIML Conference baseball doubleheader on Thursday. He raised his record to 7-2 on the season. The senior … [Read more...] about Adamson tosses gem to complete Ankeny’s twinbill sweep over J-Hawks

‘It was a great feeling’: Miller blasts two homers, leads Jaguars to win over rival

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Easton Miller was hoping that his final baseball game against crosstown rival Ankeny would be one to remember. He certainly made it so. The senior outfielder blasted the first two home runs of his high school career to lead top-ranked Ankeny Centennial to an 11-3 victory over the visiting Hawks on Wednesday. "It was a great feeling," said Miller. … [Read more...] about ‘It was a great feeling’: Miller blasts two homers, leads Jaguars to win over rival

Substate pairings announced: Jaguars earn No. 1 seed, while Hawks get a No. 2

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When the Ankeny baseball team plays at Ankeny Centennial on Wednesday night, it will be the final meeting between the two squads unless they would happen to meet at the Class 4A state tournament next month. The top-ranked Jaguars and No. 10 Hawks were placed in different substate brackets on Wednesday by the Iowa High School Athletic Association. … [Read more...] about Substate pairings announced: Jaguars earn No. 1 seed, while Hawks get a No. 2

No. 10 Hawks rout Waukee NW in 5 innings before Wolves salvage a split

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After moving into the No. 10 spot in the latest Class 4A rankings, the Ankeny baseball team extended its winning streak to five games with an 18-2 victory in five innings in the opener of a CIML Conference doubleheader on Monday at Waukee Northwest. The Hawks scored seven runs in both the third and fifth innings. They pounded out 19 hits off three … [Read more...] about No. 10 Hawks rout Waukee NW in 5 innings before Wolves salvage a split

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Max Watson, Ankeny baseball

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Senior catcher Max Watson has helped the Ankeny baseball team to a 16-15 record. The Hawks have won their last four games and are 10th in Class 4A in the latest rankings by the Iowa High School Baseball Coaches Association. Watson went 3-for-4 with a double and four RBIs to lead the Hawks to a 5-1 victory on Thursday at then-No. 4 Southeast Polk. He then … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Max Watson, Ankeny baseball

Hawks pound Carlisle, then beat Sioux City East to move back above .500 mark

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The Ankeny baseball team moved back above the .500 mark with a pair of victories in the Brent Prange Classic on Saturday. The Hawks rolled to an 11-1 win over Carlisle in five innings, then followed with a 3-1 triumph over Sioux City East. They extended their winning streak to four games while improving to 16-15 on the season. "Every win is important … [Read more...] about Hawks pound Carlisle, then beat Sioux City East to move back above .500 mark

Hawks top S.E. Polk, complete sweep of season series behind Halverson, Watson

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When the Class 4A substate baseball pairings are announced next week, fourth-ranked Southeast Polk will be among the CIML Conference teams that could earn a No. 1 seed. But even if that happens, the Rams likely won't want to see Ankeny in their bracket. The Hawks got a brilliant pitching performance from sophomore Zach Halverson and posted a 5-1 … [Read more...] about Hawks top S.E. Polk, complete sweep of season series behind Halverson, Watson

Sandvig sets school record for HBPs, helps Hawks earn split at Linn-Mar

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Senior Ben Sandvig is more than willing to wear a pitch for the Ankeny baseball team. Sandvig was hit by a pair of pitches and scored two runs to help the Hawks to a 5-3 victory at Linn-Mar (Marion) in the second game of a non-conference doubleheader on Tuesday. He has now been plunked 17 times this season, breaking the school record of 15 that was … [Read more...] about Sandvig sets school record for HBPs, helps Hawks earn split at Linn-Mar

Hawks top Johnston on walk-off single in 9th inning; Dragons sweep next 2 games

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It's going to be a long week for the Ankeny baseball team. Monday's trip to Johnston was just the beginning of a six-day stretch where the Hawks will play nearly every day. Ankeny posted a 3-2 victory in nine innings in the completion of a game that was suspended due to rain on May 30. The third-ranked Dragons then followed with a pair of victories, … [Read more...] about Hawks top Johnston on walk-off single in 9th inning; Dragons sweep next 2 games

Gerstel closes out Hawks’ victory over Waukee in first game of twinbill split

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At the end of another long week, the Ankeny baseball team needed somebody to eat some innings on the mound. Travis Gerstel answered the call. The sophomore righthander made his varsity debut on Thursday, tossing three scoreless innings to close out the Hawks' 6-3 victory over visiting Waukee in the first game of a doubleheader. "Warming up in the … [Read more...] about Gerstel closes out Hawks’ victory over Waukee in first game of twinbill split

No. 7 Dowling Catholic scores in bottom of 7th inning, posts 5-4 win over Hawks

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The seventh-ranked Dowling Catholic baseball team extended its winning streak to seven games with a walk-off win against visiting Ankeny on Wednesday. The Maroons scored the winning run with two outs in the bottom of the seventh inning to post a 5-4 victory. They improved to 7-5 in the CIML Conference and 16-5 overall, while Ankeny's records dropped to … [Read more...] about No. 7 Dowling Catholic scores in bottom of 7th inning, posts 5-4 win over Hawks

Griess responds to challenge, hurls 4-hit shutout to give Hawks split at Valley

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After dropping a 7-4 decision at Valley in the first game of a doubleheader on Monday, the Ankeny baseball team needed somebody to step up in order to end the Hawks' four-game losing streak. Senior pitcher Alex Griess did just that. The righthander tossed a four-hitter and had six strikeouts to lead Ankeny to a 3-0 victory in the second game of the … [Read more...] about Griess responds to challenge, hurls 4-hit shutout to give Hawks split at Valley

Urbandale baseball team uses 13-run 1st inning to defeat Hawks, 21-6

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The Ankeny baseball team got off to a good start with a pair of runs in the first inning of Thursday's game at Urbandale. Then the 10th-ranked J-Hawks answered with a 13-run outburst in the bottom of the frame. Urbandale went on to defeat the Hawks, 21-6, in four innings. The J-Hawks ended the game with a four-run fourth inning. Sam Harris, one of … [Read more...] about Urbandale baseball team uses 13-run 1st inning to defeat Hawks, 21-6

Hawks top C.R. Xavier, will take 6-game winning streak into showdown vs. Jags

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The Ankeny baseball team is heading into Wednesday's showdown against top-ranked Ankeny Centennial on a six-game winning streak. The Hawks posted a 5-1 victory in a non-conference game on Tuesday at Cedar Rapids Xavier, the No. 4 team in Class 3A. Both squads are now 9-6 on the season. "Xavier's a good team, and it's fun to go over there," said Ankeny … [Read more...] about Hawks top C.R. Xavier, will take 6-game winning streak into showdown vs. Jags

With help from Meyer, Adamson hurls Hawks to 2-1 victory over Waukee NW

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With four ranked opponents on the schedule over the next four days, the Ankeny baseball team needed to get the week off to a good start. The Hawks responded with a 2-1 victory over visiting Waukee Northwest on Monday to extend their winning streak to five games. The loss was the ninth in the last 10 games for the Wolves. "We played well enough to win, … [Read more...] about With help from Meyer, Adamson hurls Hawks to 2-1 victory over Waukee NW

Hawks complete sweep of No. 6 S.E. Polk with walk-off win in bottom of 11th inning

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Evan Irlmeier raced home with the winning run on an error in the bottom of the 11th inning, and the Ankeny baseball team completed a sweep of Friday's doubleheader against sixth-ranked Southeast Polk with a 4-3 victory. The host Hawks overcame an early 4-0 deficit to win the opener, 10-4. They improved to 3-2 in the CIML Conference and 7-6 overall, while … [Read more...] about Hawks complete sweep of No. 6 S.E. Polk with walk-off win in bottom of 11th inning

Hawks use 6-run 1st inning to defeat Ankeny Christian Academy, 11-1

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The Ankeny baseball team scored six runs in the first inning and went on to beat visiting Ankeny Christian Academy, 11-1, in six innings in a non-conference game on Wednesday. The Hawks pounded out 10 hits in the first three innings off ACA ace Eli Christensen. Only four of the eight runs that he allowed were earned. "I was impressed with his tempo, … [Read more...] about Hawks use 6-run 1st inning to defeat Ankeny Christian Academy, 11-1