Ashtyn Billings is a member of the Ankeny softball team. The freshman pitcher and outfielder helped the Hawkettes to a 20-19 record. She posted a 2-1 mark with a 2.63 ERA while also batting .268 with five RBIs. "Ashtyn is so versatile she seriously could take on any position we asked her to play," said Ankeny coach Dave Bingham. "Her greatest asset … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Ashtyn Billings, Ankeny softball
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Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Zoe Baker, Ankeny softball
Senior catcher Zoe Baker doubled twice and drove in a run to help the Ankeny softball team to a 5-0 victory at 14th-ranked Des Moines East in a Class 5A regional semifinal on Saturday. The Hawkettes will play at No. 2 Fort Dodge in the regional final on Tuesday. Baker is batting .325 with three home runs, 11 doubles and a team-high 45 RBIs. She will play … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Zoe Baker, Ankeny softball
Jacobsen tosses 3-hit gem, leads Hawkettes past East in tourney opener
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
Hawkettes get much-needed victory to close out regular season
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
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
After rough Senior Night, Hawkettes will play 3 games on Tuesday
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
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
Rumley powers Ankeny softball team to sweep over Little Cyclones
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
Surging Hawkettes sweep Urbandale as Jacobsen earns both victories
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
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
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
Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Anna Voigt, Ankeny softball
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
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
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
Carter smashes homer, helps Hawkettes to salvage split at No. 8 Johnston
A healthy Marina Carter could make a huge difference for the Ankeny softball team. Carter went 2-for-4 with a double, a home run and two RBIs to lead the Hawkettes to a 9-6 victory in the second game of a doubleheader on Wednesday at eighth-ranked Johnston. It was the first homer in seven games for Carter, who is now batting .500 after missing the first … [Read more...] about Carter smashes homer, helps Hawkettes to salvage split at No. 8 Johnston
Hawkettes knock rival out of first place, but Centennial rebounds to earn split
Brett Delaney's return to Ankeny High School got off to a rocky start. Franie Burnett's aggressiveness on the basepaths helped to make sure that Delaney's night had a happy ending. Burnett reached base on an error, stole second and scored on an infield hit by Taylor Runchey in the eighth inning to give the 15th-ranked Ankeny Centennial softball team a … [Read more...] about Hawkettes knock rival out of first place, but Centennial rebounds to earn split
‘We’re like one big family’: Hawkettes to host twinbill against Delaney’s Jaguars
There won't be many secrets on Monday night when Ankeny's crosstown rivals collide on the softball field. Ankeny Centennial coach Brett Delaney spent the previous six seasons as an assistant under Ankeny coach Dave Bingham. He helped the Hawkettes to a 153-98 record from 2013-18, including a pair of trips to the state tournament. Delaney will now visit … [Read more...] about ‘We’re like one big family’: Hawkettes to host twinbill against Delaney’s Jaguars
Rumley blasts 3 homers, leads Ankeny to 2 wins at Fort Dodge Invitational
When Jasmine Rumley gets into a zone at the plate, opposing hurlers might want to consider pitching around her. Rumley hit three home runs on Friday as the Ankeny softball team won a pair of slugfests at the Fort Dodge Invitational to advance to Saturday's semifinals. However, the rest of the tournament was eventually called off due to rain. Rumley … [Read more...] about Rumley blasts 3 homers, leads Ankeny to 2 wins at Fort Dodge Invitational
Hawkettes top Clarke, head to Fort Dodge for weekend tournament
The Ankeny softball team is spending a lot of time on the road this week. After splitting a doubleheader on Wednesday at Ames, the Hawkettes traveled to Clarke (Osceola) on Thursday and posted a 7-4 victory in a non-conference game. Now, the team will head back north for the Fort Dodge Invitational on Friday and Saturday. Ankeny coach Dave Bingham is … [Read more...] about Hawkettes top Clarke, head to Fort Dodge for weekend tournament
Hawkettes rally for 10-7 victory, earn doubleheader split at Ames
After splitting a doubleheader on Wednesday at Ames, the Ankeny softball team is going to get back to work. "We're going to practice before our game on Thursday (at Clarke of Osceola)," said Ankeny coach Dave Bingham. "Our goal is to outwork people. We'll get better." Ames posted a 3-2 victory in the first game of the twinbill. The Hawkettes then … [Read more...] about Hawkettes rally for 10-7 victory, earn doubleheader split at Ames