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Hawkettes’ skid reaches 4 games after being swept by No. 2 Fort Dodge

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Monday was a rough night for the Ankeny softball team. Visiting Fort Dodge had a lot to do with it. The second-ranked Dodgers pounded out 19 hits and cruised to a doubleheader sweep over No. 13 Ankeny. They posted a 9-1 win in the opener and a 9-3 victory in the nightcap. "It's hard to do the things you want to do when you're playing from behind," … [Read more...] about Hawkettes’ skid reaches 4 games after being swept by No. 2 Fort Dodge

Hawkettes tumble to Carlisle despite Miller’s inside-the-park grand slam

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Ankeny softball coach Dave Bingham isn't worried about his team's recent defensive lapses. On Friday, the 13th-ranked Hawkettes committed six errors in an 8-7 loss to visiting Carlisle, the No. 7 team in Class 4A. Ankeny also made six errors on Wednesday in an 8-5 loss at Dowling Catholic. "We haven't been routine," said Bingham. "But I think if we … [Read more...] about Hawkettes tumble to Carlisle despite Miller’s inside-the-park grand slam

Hawkettes commit 6 errors, suffer their first loss of season at Dowling

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The Ankeny softball team struggled in the field on Wednesday at Dowling Catholic, committing six errors. It led to the Hawkettes' first loss of the season. The Maroons rallied for four runs in the fifth inning to post an 8-5 victory in the non-conference game. They improved to 3-2 on the year, while 13th-ranked Ankeny dropped to 5-1. "Our goal is … [Read more...] about Hawkettes commit 6 errors, suffer their first loss of season at Dowling

Oh, mercy: Hawkettes rout Mason City twice in pair of run-rule victories

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Pounding out 11 hits in the first game and 13 more in the nightcap, the 13th-ranked Ankeny softball team swept a doubleheader on Tuesday at Mason City in its CIML Iowa Conference opener. The Hawkettes rolled to a 14-3 victory in five innings in the opener. They then erupted for 10 runs in the fourth inning of the second game to complete the sweep, … [Read more...] about Oh, mercy: Hawkettes rout Mason City twice in pair of run-rule victories

‘She could go 2-for-2 in a phone booth’: Carter has 4 hits, 5 RBIs in Ankeny’s win

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Ankeny's Marina Carter has picked up right where she left off last season. Carter, who batted .616 as a junior, went 4-for-5 and drove in five runs to lead the 13th-ranked Hawkettes to a 14-4 victory over visiting Dallas Center-Grimes in a non-conference softball game on Thursday. The contest ended after six innings due to the 10-run mercy rule. "It's … [Read more...] about ‘She could go 2-for-2 in a phone booth’: Carter has 4 hits, 5 RBIs in Ankeny’s win

Leadoff hitter Murphy sparks Hawkettes to twinbill sweep over Urbandale

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The job of a leadoff hitter is to get on base any way that you can. Ankeny softball standout Madeleine Murphy fills that role about as well as anybody in the CIML. Murphy got on base in six of her eight at-bats as the 13th-ranked Hawkettes opened the season on Monday by sweeping a non-conference doubleheader against visiting Urbandale. They posted a … [Read more...] about Leadoff hitter Murphy sparks Hawkettes to twinbill sweep over Urbandale

‘We will have speed and power on offense’: Hawkettes boast loaded lineup

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Scoring runs likely won't be a problem for the Ankeny softball team. The Hawkettes boast eight returning starters from last year's squad that posted a 19-11 record, including several potent hitters. "Our depth and growth is our greatest strength," said Ankeny coach Dave Bingham. "We will have speed and power on offense." Ankeny returns a pair of … [Read more...] about ‘We will have speed and power on offense’: Hawkettes boast loaded lineup

United States Marine Corps honors Murphy as Semper Fidelis All-American

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Madeleine Murphy, a senior softball standout at Ankeny High School, was recognized as a Semper Fidelis All-American on Nov. 24. The United States Marine Corps is recognizing exemplary student athletes across the country through the Semper Fidelis All-American program. Now in its fourth year, the program features approximately 100 student athletes selected … [Read more...] about United States Marine Corps honors Murphy as Semper Fidelis All-American

Ankeny’s Murphy finds great fit at DMACC, will play softball for Bears

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Ankeny outfielder Madeleine Murphy will continue her softball career at DMACC (Boone). Murphy helped the Hawkettes to a 19-11 record last season. "DMACC has a very talented program and amazing coaches," Murphy said. "I felt very welcomed when talking to the coaches and athletes and knew that the team would feel like family." Murphy said she only … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Murphy finds great fit at DMACC, will play softball for Bears

Ankeny’s Carter to join Centennial’s Schulz on Minnesota State softball roster

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Last month, the Minnesota State softball program added a talented recruit from Ankeny in the Class of 2021. Now, the Mavericks have added another. Ankeny shortstop Marina Carter has verbally committed to play for Minnesota State, an NCAA Division II program. She follows in the footsteps of Ankeny Centennial catcher Ella Schulz, who committed to the … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Carter to join Centennial’s Schulz on Minnesota State softball roster

Ankeny’s Overturf verbally commits to play softball at Grand View

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Ankeny first baseman Gillian Overturf has decided to stay close to home. The senior has verbally committed to play softball for Grand View University. She picked the Vikings over Luther, Coe and Hope College in Holland, Mich. "I'm really excited to play for Grand View," Overturf said. "It really wasn't a hard choice for me. All the other schools I … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Overturf verbally commits to play softball at Grand View

Ankeny phenom Johnson ranked No. 40 softball prospect in Class of 2024

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Ankeny catcher Cassie Johnson emerged as one of the state's best young softball players during the 2020 season. Now, she's been recognized as one of the top players in the country. Johnson, a freshman, was ranked 40th in a top 100 ranking of the nation's best softball prospects in the Class of 2024. "I am so grateful to everyone that has helped me … [Read more...] about Ankeny phenom Johnson ranked No. 40 softball prospect in Class of 2024

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Eva Fulk, Ankeny softball

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Sophomore outfielder Eva Fulk helped the Ankeny softball team to a 19-11 record this season. She has been named to the CIML Central Conference second team. Fulk posted a .338 average while starting 25 of the 30 games. She had four doubles, one triple and drove in 14 runs. Here is some inside info on Fulk: Congratulations on an outstanding season. … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Eva Fulk, Ankeny softball

Blimpie Sub of the Week: McKayla Doyle, Ankeny softball

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Junior catcher McKayla Doyle helped the Ankeny softball team to a 19-11 record this season. Doyle played in 17 games and made nine starts while backing up the team's No. 1 catcher, Cassie Johnson. She batted .368 with two doubles and four RBIs. "McKayla is unselfish and has showed up and done the work since seventh grade," said Ankeny coach Dave … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: McKayla Doyle, Ankeny softball

‘I trust my defense’: Billings hurls 3-hitter as Hawkettes earn split against Valley

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If Ankeny softball coach Dave Bingham was still undecided about his pitching plans for the postseason, Monday's doubleheader against defending Class 5A state champion Valley may have helped him come to a decision. Sophomore Ashtyn Billings tossed a three-hitter in the nightcap as the 15th-ranked Hawkettes salvaged a split of the twinbill with a 1-0 … [Read more...] about ‘I trust my defense’: Billings hurls 3-hitter as Hawkettes earn split against Valley

Billings wins twice as Hawkettes sweep North to raise their record to 18-9

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The Ankeny softball team picked up a pair of victories on Friday--and so did sophomore pitcher Ashtyn Billings. Billings earned the win in both games as 15th-ranked Ankeny swept a doubleheader at Des Moines North. The Hawkettes posted a 15-0 victory in three innings in the opener, then completed the sweep with a 13-0 win in five innings. Billings (9-5) … [Read more...] about Billings wins twice as Hawkettes sweep North to raise their record to 18-9

Overturf hits Ankeny’s 21st homer in 25 games, leads Hawkettes past Ballard

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Many high school softball teams are fortunate to have one or two players who can hit the ball out of the park. Ankeny is blessed with several power hitters. Gillian Overturf homered and drove in four runs to lead the 15th-ranked Hawkettes to a 5-1 victory over Ballard in a non-conference game on Thursday. "This was a really important night for us," … [Read more...] about Overturf hits Ankeny’s 21st homer in 25 games, leads Hawkettes past Ballard

Hawkettes sweep S.E. Polk with pair of dramatic walk-off victories

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If the Ankeny softball team hopes to reach the Class 5A state tournament, the Hawkettes may have to find some different ways to win a couple of regional games. The 15th-ranked Hawkettes proved on Wednesday that they might be able to do that. And Ankeny even defeated one of the teams, Southeast Polk, that it will have to beat in order to advance to Fort … [Read more...] about Hawkettes sweep S.E. Polk with pair of dramatic walk-off victories

Rumley hits her 37th career home run to break Lindaman’s Ankeny record

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Ankeny's Jasmine Rumley has already set a bunch of records in the swimming pool. She's been a record-breaker on the softball field, too. The senior third baseman hit her 37th career home run on Tuesday during the Hawkettes' doubleheader split at Dowling Catholic. She broke the Ankeny career mark of 36 homers that was set by Kendyl Lindaman in … [Read more...] about Rumley hits her 37th career home run to break Lindaman’s Ankeny record