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Hawkettes sweep Ames, earn 3rd-place finish in CIML Iowa Conference

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When Kendra Winfrey took over on the mound Tuesday for the Ankeny softball team, she had confidence that the Hawkettes would be able to come back against visiting Ames in the first game of a doubleheader. It took a little while, but Winfrey was right. Ankeny used an eight-run outburst in the fifth inning to erase an 8-2 deficit and went on to post an … [Read more...] about Hawkettes sweep Ames, earn 3rd-place finish in CIML Iowa Conference

Hawkettes to host Ames in battle for 3rd place in CIML Iowa Conference

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The Ankeny softball team will close out the regular season on Tuesday by hosting its final CIML Iowa Conference doubleheader against Ames. The two squads, who split a twinbill on June 16, are battling for third place in the league. Ankeny (9-9, 19-16) had its four-game winning streak snapped on Saturday with a 7-3 loss to visiting North Polk in a … [Read more...] about Hawkettes to host Ames in battle for 3rd place in CIML Iowa Conference

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Gillian Overturf, Ankeny softball

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Senior first baseman Gillian Overturf has helped the Ankeny softball team to a 19-16 record. Overturf is batting .452 with 44 RBIs. She leads the Hawkettes with five home runs and 16 doubles. Here is some inside info on Overturf: Congratulations on an outstanding season thus far. What has been the highlight for you? Thank you! This season has … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Gillian Overturf, Ankeny softball

‘Our team is confident in our abilities’: Hawkettes win twice at Ottumwa Invite

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On two separate occasions this season, the Ankeny softball team's record dipped to the .500 mark after going through a difficult stretch. Each time, the Hawkettes responded with a winning streak. After getting off to a 5-0 start this season, Ankeny dropped its next five games before going on another five-game winning streak. Now, after falling to … [Read more...] about ‘Our team is confident in our abilities’: Hawkettes win twice at Ottumwa Invite

Hawkettes commit just 1 error in doubleheader sweep at Marshalltown

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The Ankeny softball team has had a Jekyll and Hyde personality this season. On some nights, the Hawkettes have played like one of the best teams in Class 5A. But on other nights, they have struggled tremendously--especially in the field. Coach Dave Bingham's team cleaned up its defensive mistakes on Wednesday and rolled to a doubleheader sweep at … [Read more...] about Hawkettes commit just 1 error in doubleheader sweep at Marshalltown

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Kayla Brummer, Ankeny softball

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Senior pitcher Kayla Brummer has helped the Ankeny softball team to a 15-15 record. Brummer has compiled a 1-4 mark with a 2.51 ERA. Opposing batters are hitting .262 against her. "Kayla is a dependable Hawkette and ready to compete when she is called into action," said Ankeny coach Dave Bingham. "She never wavers and is always steady as a rock. We … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Kayla Brummer, Ankeny softball

‘It was just a fun battle for 14 innings’: Jags hold off Ankeny twice to earn sweep

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Monday's softball doubleheader at Ankeny High School was all about pride. A lot more will be at stake the next time the Hawkettes face crosstown rival Ankeny Centennial. The 10th-ranked Jaguars traveled to the south side and came away with a sweep of the twinbill, 7-6 and 12-9. "I think it definitely gives us momentum coming into the next game in a … [Read more...] about ‘It was just a fun battle for 14 innings’: Jags hold off Ankeny twice to earn sweep

Overturf drives in 6 runs, leads Ankeny to 7-6 victory over No. 5 Iowa City High

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The Ankeny softball team was hoping to build some momentum heading into Monday's doubleheader against crosstown rival Ankeny Centennial. The Hawkettes sort of accomplished their goal. Ankeny posted a 7-6 victory over fifth-ranked Iowa City High in the Brent Prange Classic on Friday at Ankeny, but the team's other three games in the two-day tournament … [Read more...] about Overturf drives in 6 runs, leads Ankeny to 7-6 victory over No. 5 Iowa City High

Centennial girls to host Hawkettes in Class 5A Region 4 semifinal on July 10

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Ankeny's crosstown rivals have never met in a postseason softball game. That is about to change. Tenth-ranked Ankeny Centennial (20-7) will host Ankeny (14-13) in a Class 5A Region 4 semifinal on Saturday, July 10. The game begins at 7 p.m. The two teams split a doubleheader at Centennial on June 9. The Jaguars posted a 6-5 victory in the opener … [Read more...] about Centennial girls to host Hawkettes in Class 5A Region 4 semifinal on July 10

Hawkettes rout Mason City on Senior Night before dropping second game

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Every time the Ankeny softball team takes a step forward, the Hawkettes almost immediately take one step back. That was the case again on Monday as Ankeny split a CIML Iowa Conference doubleheader against visiting Mason City. The 13th-ranked Hawkettes rolled to a 10-0 victory in five innings in the opener before dropping a 6-5 decision in the … [Read more...] about Hawkettes rout Mason City on Senior Night before dropping second game

Hawkettes roll past Sioux City East, finish 11th at Fort Dodge Invitational

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When the Ankeny softball team plays like it did on Saturday against Sioux City East, the 13th-ranked Hawkettes are a threat to beat any opponent in the state. Ankeny pounded out 15 hits and rolled to a 12-0 victory over the Black Raiders in four innings in the 11th-place game at the Fort Dodge Invitational. The Hawkettes went 2-2 in the two-day tournament … [Read more...] about Hawkettes roll past Sioux City East, finish 11th at Fort Dodge Invitational

Hawkettes head to Fort Dodge Invite after being swept by S.E. Polk

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The Ankeny softball team won't have much time to regroup after losing both games of a non-conference doubleheader on Thursday at Southeast Polk. The Hawkettes will head to Fort Dodge this weekend for the Fort Dodge Invitational, which boasts 13 ranked teams in the 16-team tournament. No. 13 Ankeny will play Central Springs (16-4), the No. 6 team in Class … [Read more...] about Hawkettes head to Fort Dodge Invite after being swept by S.E. Polk

Overturf knocks in 5 runs, helps Ankeny girls salvage split of twinbill at Ames

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After letting a four-run lead slip away in the opener, the Ankeny softball team bounced back to win the nightcap of Wednesday's doubleheader at Ames to salvage a split against the Little Cyclones. The 13th-ranked Hawkettes used a six-run fourth inning to roll to an 11-4 victory in the second game. They pounded out 16 hits off two Ames pitchers. Gillian … [Read more...] about Overturf knocks in 5 runs, helps Ankeny girls salvage split of twinbill at Ames

Billings faces minimum 21 batters; Ankeny completes sweep over Bobcats

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Ashtyn Billings only had to throw 66 pitches on Monday night. That's what happens when you face the minimum 21 batters. Billings tossed a one-hitter with eight strikeouts and the 13th-ranked Ankeny softball team completed a sweep of a CIML Iowa Conference doubleheader with a 7-0 victory over visiting Marshalltown. "I honestly had no idea how great … [Read more...] about Billings faces minimum 21 batters; Ankeny completes sweep over Bobcats

CIML Iowa Conference baseball, softball standings

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It was a night of sweeps in the CIML Iowa Conference as all six baseball and softball doubleheaders resulted in sweeps on Monday. The fifth-ranked Ankeny baseball team extended its winning streak to eight games with a pair of lopsided wins over visiting Marshalltown. The Hawks posted an 11-0 victory in five innings, then completed the sweep with a 15-0 … [Read more...] about CIML Iowa Conference baseball, softball standings

Hawkettes edge Bondurant-Farrar, roll past Atlantic at Creston Invitational

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Overcoming a long rain delay, the Ankeny softball team won a pair of six-inning games at the Creston Invitational on Friday. The 13th-ranked Hawkettes opened the tournament with a 2-1 victory over Bondurant-Farrar (10-6). Kendra Winfrey (5-2) earned the win, allowing no earned runs on three hits while recording 10 strikeouts. Larissa Miller went … [Read more...] about Hawkettes edge Bondurant-Farrar, roll past Atlantic at Creston Invitational

Winfrey hits, pitches Ankeny past Jaguars for split of CIML doubleheader

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Kendra Winfrey has established herself as one of the top pitchers on the Ankeny softball team. It turns out she's a pretty good hitter, too. Winfrey pitched a complete game and also slugged two home runs to lead the 13th-ranked Hawkettes to a 13-6 victory in the nightcap of Wednesday's doubleheader at No. 11 Ankeny Centennial. The win ended a five-game … [Read more...] about Winfrey hits, pitches Ankeny past Jaguars for split of CIML doubleheader