Ankeny's Jasmine Rumley waits for the throw as Ankeny Centennial's Franie Burnett slides safely into third base during the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader at Ankeny. The two teams split the twinbill. (Photo by Drue Wolfe) If there's another meeting between the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial softball teams, it will have to come at the state tournament … [Read more...] about Hawkettes, Jaguars placed in different softball regionals in Class 5A
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Hawks sweep rival at Principal Park; Centennial salvages split in softball
Ankeny catcher Tamden Webb-Tate gets ready to put a tag on Ankeny Centennial runner Keaton Gray during the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader at Principal Park. Bryce Rinderknecht (right) took a no-hitter into the sixth inning to lead the Hawks to a 4-1 victory. Ankeny then completed a sweep with a 2-1 win in the nightcap. (Photo by Dan Holm) Nobody … [Read more...] about Hawks sweep rival at Principal Park; Centennial salvages split in softball
‘It’s a karma thing’: Hawkettes drop both ends of twinbill against No. 3 Johnston
Ankeny's Mariah Parton slides safely across home plate to score a run during the first game of Monday's doubleheader against visiting Johnston. The Dragons swept the twinbill. (Photo by Dan Holm) After moving into the Class 5A rankings for the first time, the Ankeny softball team has yet to win a game. The 15th-ranked Hawkettes lost both ends of a … [Read more...] about ‘It’s a karma thing’: Hawkettes drop both ends of twinbill against No. 3 Johnston
A PERFECT DOZEN: No. 2 Waukee sweeps Hawkettes, improves to 12-0
Ankeny runner Macey Filling is tagged out at home plate by Waukee catcher Natalie Wellet during the first game of Friday's doubleheader at Ankeny. The Hawkettes dropped both ends of the twinbill, 2-1 and 16-2. (Photo by Dan Holm) The Ankeny softball team had a chance to knock off second-ranked Waukee in the first game of Friday's doubleheader at … [Read more...] about A PERFECT DOZEN: No. 2 Waukee sweeps Hawkettes, improves to 12-0
Hawkettes move into rankings after handing Valley its first loss
Ankeny's Jasmine Rumley (left) celebrates with Marina Carter after Valley's Olivia Roush was thrown out at third base during the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader at Valley. The two teams split the twinbill. (Photo by Dan Holm) Slowly but surely, the Ankeny softball team is beginning to earn some respect. The Hawkettes moved into the Class 5A … [Read more...] about Hawkettes move into rankings after handing Valley its first loss