When the Ankeny softball team erupted for eight runs in the first inning of Wednesday's game against visiting Ballard, it looked like the Hawkettes were going to roll to a season-opening victory. But the Bombers refused to go away. Ballard scored four runs in the third inning, then rallied for five more in the seventh to post a 10-9 victory. Catcher … [Read more...] about Ballard rallies for 5 runs in 7th inning, spoils Hawkettes’ season opener
Softball
All-stater Rumley returns to lead the way for No. 12 Hawkettes
Junior outfielder Jasmine Rumley and the Ankeny softball team will open the season on Tuesday at Carlisle. Rumley earned third-team all-state honors a year ago after batting .468 with 10 home runs and 53 RBIs. (Photo by Dan Holm) The Ankeny softball team is ranked 12th in Class 5A in the preseason rankings by the Iowa Girls' High School Athletic … [Read more...] about All-stater Rumley returns to lead the way for No. 12 Hawkettes
Blimpie Sub of the Week: Kate Heine, Ankeny softball
Kate Heine of the Ankeny softball team is the Ankeny Fanatic Sub of the Week sponsored by Blimpie. Heine helped the Hawkettes to a 28-13 record. She served primarily as a pinch-runner for coach Dave Bingham. Heine, a junior, batted .333 in 24 games. She stole five bases and scored 20 runs. … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Kate Heine, Ankeny softball
Blimpie Sub of the Week: Marina Smith, Ankeny softball
Marina Smith of the Ankeny softball team is the Ankeny Fanatic Sub of the Week sponsored by Blimpie. Smith helped the Hawkettes to a 28-13 record this season. The senior pitcher compiled a 5-1 mark with a 4.62 ERA. Smith also batted .270 with two home runs, three doubles and 12 RBIs. She will play for Kirkwood Community College. … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Marina Smith, Ankeny softball
Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Emily Bogle, Ankeny softball
Senior Emily Bogle helped the Ankeny softball team to a 28-13 record. The ninth-ranked Hawkettes ended their season with a 4-0 loss at No. 5 Valley in a Class 5A regional final on Tuesday. Bogle batted .258 with four doubles and eight RBIs. She also stole eight bases. Here is some inside info on Bogle: Congratulations on a great season. What was the … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Emily Bogle, Ankeny softball