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Six Ankeny players join Centennial duo on CIML Iowa Conference first team

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During the regular season, the Ankeny baseball team dominated the CIML Iowa Conference, posting a 20-0 record to win its first league title since the split into two high schools. It's not surprising then that the Hawks dominated the all-conference teams that were selected by the league's coaches. Ankeny placed six players on the 13-player first team, … [Read more...] about Six Ankeny players join Centennial duo on CIML Iowa Conference first team

Hawks’ talented senior class bows out with another loss to longtime nemesis

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One of the best three-year runs in the history of the Ankeny baseball program has come to an end. And for the third straight year, the Hawks' season ended with a loss to CIML rival Johnston. Jake Pemble tossed a four-hitter and had 12 strikeouts to lead the third-ranked Dragons to a 5-0 victory over No. 2 Ankeny in the Class 4A semifinals on Friday at … [Read more...] about Hawks’ talented senior class bows out with another loss to longtime nemesis

Pemble, Dragons snap Ankeny’s 19-game winning streak in Class 4A semifinals

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The Ankeny baseball team's potent lineup put fear into opposing pitchers all season long. On Friday night, however, the Hawks simply didn't have an answer for Johnston lefthander Jake Pemble. Pemble tossed a four-hitter and had 12 strikeouts to lead the third-ranked Dragons to a 5-0 victory over No. 2 Ankeny in the Class 4A semifinals at Duane Banks … [Read more...] about Pemble, Dragons snap Ankeny’s 19-game winning streak in Class 4A semifinals

Hawks survive and advance, capitalize on error to edge Waukee, Wentworth

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An unearned run proved to be the difference on Thursday for the Ankeny baseball team. Cael Boyd hit an RBI single in the fourth inning following a Waukee error to give the second-ranked Hawks a 2-1 victory in the Class 4A quarterfinals at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City. "I was very confident in our pitching to go out and hold them (the rest of the … [Read more...] about Hawks survive and advance, capitalize on error to edge Waukee, Wentworth

Hawks hold off Waukee, earn rematch against Johnston in Class 4A semifinals

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The Ankeny baseball team will get another shot at CIML rival Johnston. The second-ranked Hawks held on for a 2-1 victory over No. 9 Waukee in the Class 4A quarterfinals on Thursday at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City. They will meet No. 3 Johnston in the state tournament for the third consecutive year in Friday's semifinals at 7:30 p.m. The Dragons … [Read more...] about Hawks hold off Waukee, earn rematch against Johnston in Class 4A semifinals

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Weston Fulk, Ankeny baseball

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Senior pitcher and first baseman Weston Fulk has helped lead the second-ranked Ankeny baseball team to a 31-6 record. The Hawks will take an 18-game winning streak into Thursday's Class 4A quarterfinal against No. 7 Waukee (26-15) at Duane Banks Field in Iowa City. Fulk is batting .500 on the season and leads the state with 129 total bases. He is tied for … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Weston Fulk, Ankeny baseball

‘It feels awesome’: Brecht, Hawks are headed to Iowa City for 4A tournament

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It took the Ankeny baseball team a few innings to figure out Valley pitcher Oliver Parizek on Wednesday night. But once the Hawks did, they cruised to another state tournament berth. Brody Brecht tossed a three-hitter and had 14 strikeouts as second-ranked Ankeny posted a 3-1 victory over the visiting Tigers in a Class 4A substate final. "It feels … [Read more...] about ‘It feels awesome’: Brecht, Hawks are headed to Iowa City for 4A tournament

Hawks advance to state baseball tournament for third consecutive year

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The Ankeny baseball team is headed to the Class 4A state tournament for the third consecutive year. Brody Brecht tossed a three-hitter and had 14 strikeouts, Colin Riggs hit a huge two-run double, and the second-ranked Hawks posted a 3-1 victory over visiting Valley in a Class 4A substate final on Wednesday. The Tigers finished the season with a 19-20 … [Read more...] about Hawks advance to state baseball tournament for third consecutive year

Hawks begin their quest for Class 4A crown with 16-0 victory over North

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Ankeny pitcher Will Johnson picked up the easiest win of his high school baseball career on Friday night. The senior righthander retired all three Des Moines North batters that he faced in the top of the first inning, then took the rest of the night off after throwing just 11 pitches when his teammates erupted for 13 runs in the bottom of the … [Read more...] about Hawks begin their quest for Class 4A crown with 16-0 victory over North

Bauer hits blast, Brecht continues his shutout streak in Hawks’ win at Waukee

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The Ankeny baseball team hasn't been challenged very often this season, especially in the last six weeks. Tuesday's non-conference game at Waukee showed that the second-ranked Hawks can win a close game under pressure. Jase Bauer homered for the game's only run, Brody Brecht tossed another masterpiece, and Ankeny closed out the regular season with a … [Read more...] about Bauer hits blast, Brecht continues his shutout streak in Hawks’ win at Waukee

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Easton Dunwoody, Ankeny baseball

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Junior pitcher Easton Dunwoody has helped the second-ranked Ankeny baseball team to a 29-6 record. The Hawks closed out the regular season on Tuesday with a 1-0 victory at No. 9 Waukee, their 26th win in the last 27 games. Dunwoody has appeared in eight games, compiling a 0.84 ERA in his 8 1/3 innings on the mound. Opposing batters are hitting just .188 … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Easton Dunwoody, Ankeny baseball

What the Fulk? Southpaw throws perfect 6-inning game in Hawks’ 10-0 victory

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A week ago, Ankeny pitcher Brody Brecht tossed a no-hitter and tied a school record with 17 strikeouts in a victory over Ames. On Monday, fellow senior Weston Fulk did the unthinkable--he may have topped Brecht's performance. Fulk threw a perfect game and struck out 12 of the 18 batters that he faced as second-ranked Ankeny rolled to a 10-0 win over … [Read more...] about What the Fulk? Southpaw throws perfect 6-inning game in Hawks’ 10-0 victory

After being passed over in MLB draft, Brecht likely to play 2 sports at Iowa

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It appears that Ankeny baseball star Brody Brecht will not be turning pro. The flame-throwing pitcher was not selected in the first 10 rounds of the 2021 MLB amateur draft on Sunday and Monday, which means that he will likely honor his commitment to play football and baseball at Iowa. Brecht has compiled a 7-0 record with a 0.68 ERA this season. … [Read more...] about After being passed over in MLB draft, Brecht likely to play 2 sports at Iowa

Hawks snap Roosevelt’s 17-game winning streak behind Fulk’s homer, 1-hitter

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Weston Fulk's historic season at the plate continued on Wednesday as the Ankeny baseball team rolled to a 12-0 victory at Des Moines Roosevelt in five innings to snap the Roughriders' 17-game winning streak. Fulk went 2-for-3 with a home run and three RBIs as the second-ranked Hawks won for the 23rd time in their last 24 games, raising their record to … [Read more...] about Hawks snap Roosevelt’s 17-game winning streak behind Fulk’s homer, 1-hitter

Hawks to host North, Jaguars to play at Roosevelt in 4A substate quarterfinals

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The Ankeny baseball team will start the postseason at home. Crosstown rival Ankeny Centennial will have to hit the road. The Class 4A substate pairings were announced by the Iowa High School Athletic Association on Wednesday. Second-ranked Ankeny (25-6) is the top seed in Substate 1, while Centennial (18-15) is the No. 4 seed in Substate 7. The … [Read more...] about Hawks to host North, Jaguars to play at Roosevelt in 4A substate quarterfinals

SIGNATURE GAME: Brecht fans 17, tosses no-hitter in final start before MLB draft

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Jase Bauer almost felt sorry for his opponents after the Ankeny baseball team defeated visiting Ames, 15-5, in five innings in the first game of a doubleheader on Tuesday. "I was telling someone after we 10-runned these guys and Will (Johnson) pitched a gem and we've got Brody (Brecht) coming out for the second game, that's got to be demoralizing for … [Read more...] about SIGNATURE GAME: Brecht fans 17, tosses no-hitter in final start before MLB draft

‘We’re just competing every game’: Hawks bash their way to another sweep

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The Ankeny baseball team took care of business quickly against an overmatched opponent on Wednesday. The third-ranked Hawks traveled to Marshalltown for a CIML Iowa Conference doubleheader and routed the Bobcats twice, posting a 12-0 victory in five innings and a 17-2 win in four innings. "We're just competing every game," said Ankeny catcher Tamden … [Read more...] about ‘We’re just competing every game’: Hawks bash their way to another sweep