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‘I’m super excited to play with her again’: Ankeny’s Miller to join Fulk at Indian Hills

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Two of the standouts on the 2022 Ankeny softball team will be reunited at Indian Hills Community College in the fall of 2023. Outfielder Eva Fulk is currently on the Warriors' roster after graduating from Ankeny last spring. She initially committed to join Northern Iowa's women's track and field program before deciding to play softball instead. Now, … [Read more...] about ‘I’m super excited to play with her again’: Ankeny’s Miller to join Fulk at Indian Hills

‘Sioux Falls always stood out to me’: Riesberg to play softball for Cougars

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Another Ankeny softball player has made her college plans. And a few more could be making their decisions soon. Senior outfielder Rylee Riesberg has committed to play for the University of Sioux Falls. Former Ankeny star Kennedy Thomas is currently a senior on the Cougars' roster. "I looked at several schools, but the University of Sioux Falls … [Read more...] about ‘Sioux Falls always stood out to me’: Riesberg to play softball for Cougars

Ankeny’s Palmer commits to play softball at Iowa Central Community College

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Ankeny senior Kennedy Palmer has verbally committed to play softball at Iowa Central Community College. Palmer said the junior college route was the best way for her to go to reach her goals. "Playing for two years and then hopefully being able to go to a bigger school is a goal of mine which is why I thought this would be a good fit for me," said … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Palmer commits to play softball at Iowa Central Community College

Ankeny’s Fulk changes her mind, will now play softball at Indian Hills

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It turns out that Eva Fulk's softball career isn't over after all. Fulk, who had earlier committed to join the Northern Iowa women's track and field program, has now decided to play softball in college. The Ankeny High School graduate will play for Indian Hills Community College. Indian Hills announced the addition of Fulk to its 2022 recruiting class … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Fulk changes her mind, will now play softball at Indian Hills

Ankeny’s Fulk named to Class 5A all-state first team by Coaches Association

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Ankeny graduate Eva Fulk is about to begin her collegiate track career at the University of Northern Iowa. Her high school softball career didn't end, however, without one more postseason honor. The senior outfielder has been named to the Class 5A all-state first team by the Iowa Girls' Coaches Association. Five other players from Ankeny and Ankeny … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Fulk named to Class 5A all-state first team by Coaches Association

‘It instantly felt like home’: Lowe commits to play softball at Northern State

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Alysa Lowe's search for a college softball program didn't last long. Ankeny's junior third baseman verbally committed on Monday to play for Northern State, beginning in the fall of 2023. She announced her decision on Twitter. "I had attended a couple softball camps and just started my college search when I came across Northern State," Lowe said later. … [Read more...] about ‘It instantly felt like home’: Lowe commits to play softball at Northern State

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Larissa Miller, Ankeny softball

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Junior shortstop Larissa Miller helped the Ankeny softball team to a 27-13 record this season. She was named to the CIML Iowa Conference first team as a utility player. She batted .398 with five RBIs as the Hawkettes' leadoff hitter. She scored 42 runs, stole 34 bases and led the team with 49 singles. Here is some inside info on … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Larissa Miller, Ankeny softball

Ankeny’s Parton, Sondgeroth named to academic all-state team

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Ankeny softball players Mariah Parton and Delaney Sondgeroth have been named to the academic all-state team by the Iowa Girls' Coaches Association. Only 36 players from across the state were selected to the squad. Parton, a senior outfielder, led the Hawkettes to a 27-13 record. She paced the team in several offensive categories, batting .434 with five … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Parton, Sondgeroth named to academic all-state team

Ankeny softball trio, Centennial duo named to all-conference first team

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Three Ankeny softball players and two from Ankeny Centennial have been named to the CIML Iowa Conference first team by a vote of the league's coaches. Senior outfielder Mariah Parton of Ankeny was one of eight unanimous picks to the first team. She led the Hawkettes to a 27-13 record, batting .434 with five triples and 40 RBIs. Parton's teammates, … [Read more...] about Ankeny softball trio, Centennial duo named to all-conference first team

Ankeny’s Fulk earns all-district honors along with Centennial’s Stahr, Starr

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A trio of softball players from Ankeny has earned all-district honors from the Iowa Girls' Coaches Association. Senior outfielder Eva Fulk of Ankeny was named to the Class 5A West team along with two players from Ankeny Centennial, junior pitcher Jadeyn Stahr and sophomore third baseman Addi Starr. Fulk helped the Hawkettes to a 27-13 record this … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Fulk earns all-district honors along with Centennial’s Stahr, Starr

‘The season ended too soon’: Hawkettes fall short in regional final at S.E. Polk

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Ankeny softball coach Dave Bingham didn't want the season to end. He really wanted to coach the seniors on this year's squad for another week. The 11th-ranked Hawkettes fell one win short of a trip to the Class 5A state tournament. They dropped a 4-3 decision at No. 7 Southeast Polk in a regional final on Tuesday. "We're definitely heartbroken … [Read more...] about ‘The season ended too soon’: Hawkettes fall short in regional final at S.E. Polk

Hawkettes rout C.R. Kennedy behind timely hitting, Rusher’s strong effort

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The Ankeny softball team didn't need a lot of help from its opponent on Saturday. The 11th-ranked Hawkettes got some anyway. Ankeny pounded out nine hits and took advantage of six errors by visiting Cedar Rapids Kennedy to defeat the Cougars, 13-2, in five innings in a Class 5A regional semifinal. "It was awesome," said Ankeny outfielder Eva Fulk, … [Read more...] about Hawkettes rout C.R. Kennedy behind timely hitting, Rusher’s strong effort

Hawkettes rally for road win at North Polk, finish regular season at 26-12

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The Ankeny softball team got a much-needed victory in its regular-season finale on Saturday. The Hawkettes snapped a four-game losing skid with a 5-3 victory at North Polk in a non-conference game. They improved their record to 26-12. North Polk (15-14) scored two runs in the fifth inning to break a 1-1 tie. Ankeny then rallied for three runs in the … [Read more...] about Hawkettes rally for road win at North Polk, finish regular season at 26-12

Suarez’s walk-off blast gives Jaguars sweep of season series against Ankeny

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When Ankeny Centennial's Claire Suarez stepped to the plate in the bottom of the seventh inning on Thursday, she was looking to start a game-winning rally. The junior second baseman did a lot more than that. Suarez connected on a two-ball, one-strike pitch for a leadoff homer to left-center field, allowing the sixth-ranked Centennial softball team to … [Read more...] about Suarez’s walk-off blast gives Jaguars sweep of season series against Ankeny

Ankeny looks to regroup after Dodgers sweep twinbill to keep title hopes alive

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The Ankeny softball team had a lot to play for on Wednesday against defending state champion Fort Dodge. But so did the third-ranked Dodgers. Fort Dodge won both games of a doubleheader at No. 9 Ankeny to keep its CIML Iowa Conference title hopes alive. The Dodgers posted an 8-2 victory in the opener, then completed the sweep with an 11-0 win in five … [Read more...] about Ankeny looks to regroup after Dodgers sweep twinbill to keep title hopes alive

Hawkettes sweep Marshalltown again, will face Fort Dodge, Centennial next

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The ninth-ranked Ankeny softball team took care of business on Monday against visiting Marshalltown, sweeping a CIML Iowa Conference doubleheader in just seven combined innings. The Hawkettes rolled to a 12-0 win in three innings in the opener. They then completed a sweep over the struggling Bobcats with a 15-3 triumph in four innings. "I think anytime … [Read more...] about Hawkettes sweep Marshalltown again, will face Fort Dodge, Centennial next

Hawkettes finish 4-0 at Prange Classic, surpass win total from last 3 seasons

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With two more wins on Saturday in the Brent Prange Classic, the Ankeny softball team has now surpassed its victory total from each of the previous three seasons. The ninth-ranked Hawkettes, who went 4-0 in the tournament, are now 23-8 overall. They won 21 games last year, 19 in 2020 and 20 in 2019 under coach Dave Bingham. "It's always nice to win … [Read more...] about Hawkettes finish 4-0 at Prange Classic, surpass win total from last 3 seasons

Hawkettes split at Ames, move ahead of Centennial and into 3rd place

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One of the oldest cliches in sports is that it's difficult to beat the same team three times. It's even more difficult to beat the same opponent five times. The Ankeny softball team discovered that reality on Wednesday, when the 14th-ranked Hawkettes split a doubleheader at No. 12 Ames. Ankeny posted a 7-2 victory in the opener for its fourth … [Read more...] about Hawkettes split at Ames, move ahead of Centennial and into 3rd place

Hawkettes sweep Mason City, move into 3rd-place tie with Centennial in league

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It might be too late for the Ankeny softball team to contend for the CIML Iowa Conference title. But the 14th-ranked Hawkettes could still finish ahead of their crosstown rival. Ankeny won both games of a doubleheader on Monday at Mason City, 4-0 and 13-0 in four innings, to move into a third-place tie in the league with No. 5 Ankeny Centennial--which … [Read more...] about Hawkettes sweep Mason City, move into 3rd-place tie with Centennial in league