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Hawks earn another split against No. 1 Johnston on Lyons’ walk-off double

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Evan Lyons stepped to the plate on Monday night with a chance to be the hero. The Ankeny senior came through with his second walk-off hit of the season. Lyons ripped a one-out double to the gap in left-center field to drive in three runs and give the Hawks an 8-7 victory over top-ranked Johnston in the nightcap of a CIML Central Conference baseball … [Read more...] about Hawks earn another split against No. 1 Johnston on Lyons’ walk-off double

After rough Senior Night, Hawkettes will play 3 games on Tuesday

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Fortunately for the Ankeny softball team, the Hawkettes won't have any time to dwell on Monday night's doubleheader loss at the hands of seventh-ranked Johnston. Ankeny will travel to Carlisle on Tuesday afternoon for a non-conference game against the Wildcats, then will head to Ankeny Centennial for a make-up doubleheader against the Jaguars at 6:30 … [Read more...] about After rough Senior Night, Hawkettes will play 3 games on Tuesday

North Polk edges Ankeny, snaps Hawkettes’ 6-game winning streak

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North Polk scored the go-ahead run in the bottom of the sixth inning to beat visiting Ankeny, 7-6, in a non-conference softball game on Saturday. The Comets jumped out to a 6-2 lead before Ankeny rallied. The Hawkettes scored four runs in the fourth inning to tie the game. Hannah Foster went 3-for-4, scored twice and drove in two runs to lead North … [Read more...] about North Polk edges Ankeny, snaps Hawkettes’ 6-game winning streak

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Evan Lyons, Ankeny baseball

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Senior catcher Evan Lyons has helped the Ankeny baseball team to a 14-12 record, including an 8-8 mark in the CIML Central Conference. Lyons is batting .217 with one home run, six doubles and 13 RBIs. He also boasts a .986 fielding percentage. Here is some inside info on Lyons: How is the season going thus far? As a young team we still have … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Evan Lyons, Ankeny baseball

No. 9 Maroons top Ankeny as Gehrke tosses 4-hitter, fans 10 in 6-1 victory

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Dowling Catholic righthander Nyanti Gehrke didn't throw nearly as hard as Ankeny pitcher Brody Brecht during Saturday's make-up game at Ankeny. But Gehrke was certainly effective. The junior tossed a four-hitter and had 10 strikeouts to lead the ninth-ranked Maroons to a 6-1 victory in a CIML Central Conference contest. The win allowed Dowling (10-8, … [Read more...] about No. 9 Maroons top Ankeny as Gehrke tosses 4-hitter, fans 10 in 6-1 victory

Hawks start off July with sweep, capped off by Andrews’ 2-hit gem

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Weston Fulk and his Ankeny teammates are hoping to play their best baseball of the season in July. The Hawks got the month off to a good start on Monday by sweeping a doubleheader against visiting Ames. After posting a 5-4 victory in the opener, Ankeny completed the sweep with an 8-1 triumph. "We're trying to get on a roll," said Fulk, who was the … [Read more...] about Hawks start off July with sweep, capped off by Andrews’ 2-hit gem

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Kade Somers, Ankeny baseball

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Kade Somers is a member of the Ankeny baseball team. The sophomore outfielder has helped the Hawks to a 14-11 record. He has played in 19 games, including 13 starts, and is batting .231 with one triple and four RBIs. "Kade brings a great attitude with him to the ballpark every single day," said Ankeny coach Joe Balvanz. "Regardless of what his role … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Kade Somers, Ankeny baseball

Rumley powers Ankeny softball team to sweep over Little Cyclones

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Ankeny's Jasmine Rumley is one of the state's most powerful athletes in the swimming pool. That power translates pretty well to the softball field. The junior had a huge day at the plate to lead the Hawkettes to a doubleheader sweep over visiting Ames on Monday. She went 5-for-8 with two home runs, two doubles and seven RBIs. Rumley homered twice in … [Read more...] about Rumley powers Ankeny softball team to sweep over Little Cyclones

Freshman pitcher leads Hawks to 4-1 victory in nightcap at No. 8 Urbandale

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Earlier this month, Weston Fulk provided the heroics as the Ankeny baseball team salvaged a split of a doubleheader against Urbandale, hitting a walk-off, three-run homer in the bottom of the 10th inning. On Wednesday, Samuel Andrews came to the rescue for the Hawks. The freshman pitcher earned his first varsity victory as Ankeny posted a 4-1 win at … [Read more...] about Freshman pitcher leads Hawks to 4-1 victory in nightcap at No. 8 Urbandale

Surging Hawkettes sweep Urbandale as Jacobsen earns both victories

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With only a couple of weeks left in the regular season, the Ankeny softball team might be peaking at the right time. The Hawkettes recorded their second consecutive road sweep of a CIML Central Conference opponent on Wednesday, taking both games at Urbandale. They posted an 8-2 victory in the opener and followed with a 5-2 win in eight innings. "It was … [Read more...] about Surging Hawkettes sweep Urbandale as Jacobsen earns both victories

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Kayla Brummer, Ankeny softball

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Kayla Brummer is a member of the Ankeny softball team. The sophomore pitcher has helped the Hawkettes to a 14-11 record. She has compiled a 4-2 mark with a 2.64 ERA. "Kayla is probably one of the most coachable and competitive kids that we've had," said Ankeny coach Dave Bingham. "She's really quiet, but she'll do her job and hit her spots and she'll … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Kayla Brummer, Ankeny softball

Ankeny softball team earns first doubleheader sweep of the season

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Prior to Monday night, the Ankeny softball team had played seven doubleheaders this season and had yet to sweep any of them. The Hawkettes finally got one. Ankeny relied on strong pitching performances from Paige Jacobsen and Kayla Brummer as the Hawkettes rolled to a pair of victories at Dowling Catholic, 9-0 and 7-1. "We pitched so well tonight, … [Read more...] about Ankeny softball team earns first doubleheader sweep of the season

Hawks respond to coach’s challenge with 9-4 win at Dowling in 2nd game

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The Ankeny baseball team was challenged by head coach Joe Balvanz after the Hawks dropped the first game of Monday's doubleheader at fifth-ranked Dowling Catholic. Balvanz's message was heard loud and clear by his players. The Hawks responded with a 9-4 victory in the nightcap to salvage a split of the twinbill. They are now 5-6 in the CIML Central … [Read more...] about Hawks respond to coach’s challenge with 9-4 win at Dowling in 2nd game

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Anna Voigt, Ankeny softball

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Senior outfielder Anna Voigt has helped the Ankeny softball team to a 12-11 record. Voigt is batting .493 with eight doubles, one triple and 27 RBIs. She has stolen 13 bases in 14 attempts. Here is some inside info on Voigt: Congratulations on an outstanding season thus far. What has been the highlight for you? So far this season I really think … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Anna Voigt, Ankeny softball

Hawkettes top Pleasantville, fall to Ballard at Prange Classic

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One step forward. One step back. That seems to be the trajectory for the Ankeny softball team, which continued its up-and-down season on Saturday by splitting a pair of games against ranked opponents at the Brent Prange Classic. The Hawkettes rolled to a 9-1 victory over Pleasantville, the No. 3 team in Class 2A. They then dropped a 12-6 decision to … [Read more...] about Hawkettes top Pleasantville, fall to Ballard at Prange Classic

After losing opener, Hawkettes rebound to win second game against D.M. East

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The Ankeny softball team stayed above the .500 mark by winning the second game of Thursday's non-conference doubleheader against visiting Des Moines East, the No. 15 team in Class 5A. The Hawkettes held on for a 6-5 victory after dropping a 4-3 decision in the opener. They are now 11-10 on the season, while East's record is 15-9. Ankeny scored in four … [Read more...] about After losing opener, Hawkettes rebound to win second game against D.M. East

Hawks walk off with extra-inning win, earn split against D.M. East

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The Ankeny baseball team walked off with a win Thursday for the second time this season. The Hawks scored a run in the bottom of the eighth inning to beat visiting Des Moines East, 4-3, in the second game of a doubleheader. The Scarlets won the opener, 8-3. Ankeny is now 10-9 on the season. East's record is 11-7. Jase Bauer had a huge night at the … [Read more...] about Hawks walk off with extra-inning win, earn split against D.M. East

Brecht shuts down top-ranked Dragons, then seals 1-0 win with leaping catch

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Brody Brecht gave the Ankeny baseball team a much-needed lift on Wednesday. The sophomore righthander outdueled Johnston standout Jackson Vines to lead the visiting Hawks to a 1-0 victory in the first game of a CIML Central Conference doubleheader, handing the top-ranked Dragons just their second loss of the season. "Going into the game we obviously … [Read more...] about Brecht shuts down top-ranked Dragons, then seals 1-0 win with leaping catch