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Jacobsen tosses 3-hit gem, leads Hawkettes past East in tourney opener

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The beginning of postseason play provided a fresh start for the struggling Ankeny softball team. The Hawkettes, who went 1-7 to close out the regular season, didn't let the opportunity go to waste. Paige Jacobsen tossed a three-hitter and Jasmine Rumley went 3-for-3 with two RBIs to lead Ankeny to a 5-0 victory at 14th-ranked Des Moines East in a Class … [Read more...] about Jacobsen tosses 3-hit gem, leads Hawkettes past East in tourney opener

Jaguars deliver knockout blow, sweep season series against Ankeny

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Ankeny Centennial's Cory Prange was looking for a pitch that he could drive. He never got one. Prange walked on four straight pitches from Ankeny reliever Cooper Cox to force in the winning run in the bottom of the ninth inning, giving the seventh-ranked Jaguars a 4-3 victory and a sweep of Thursday's CIML Central Conference baseball … [Read more...] about Jaguars deliver knockout blow, sweep season series against Ankeny

Hawks drop both games at Marshalltown, fall to 16-15 on season

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After dropping a 6-1 decision in the first game of a non-conference doubleheader on Wednesday at Marshalltown, the Ankeny baseball team appeared to be on its way to a split after jumping out to a 5-1 lead in the nightcap. It didn't turn out that way. Marshalltown rallied for seven runs in the fourth inning, then added three more in the fifth to post an … [Read more...] about Hawks drop both games at Marshalltown, fall to 16-15 on season

Hawkettes get much-needed victory to close out regular season

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Ankeny softball coach Dave Bingham said his team needed just one good inning to put an end to the Hawkettes' recent slide. He got what he was looking for on Wednesday. The Hawkettes rallied for five runs in the seventh inning to post a 9-8 victory at Cedar Rapids Xavier, the No. 11 team in Class 4A. The win followed an earlier 3-0 loss to third-ranked … [Read more...] about Hawkettes get much-needed victory to close out regular season

‘We’re getting hot at the right time’: Jaguars roll to pair of wins over Ankeny

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Ankeny Centennial's Taylor Runchey winced in pain after a hard ground ball deflected off her body during the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader against visiting Ankeny. The junior third baseman refused, however, to come off the field. "No, not for a second," Runchey said when asked if she thought about leaving the game. "It just stung a little bit at … [Read more...] about ‘We’re getting hot at the right time’: Jaguars roll to pair of wins over Ankeny

Hawks get another walk-off win, hand Gilbert just its 3rd loss of season

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For the second night in a row, the Ankeny baseball team walked off with a win over a ranked opponent. The Hawks scored a run in the bottom of the seventh inning to beat Gilbert, 2-1, in a non-conference game on Tuesday. Gilbert, the No. 6 team in Class 3A, lost for only the third time in 24 games this season. Ankeny improved its record to 16-13. The … [Read more...] about Hawks get another walk-off win, hand Gilbert just its 3rd loss of season

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