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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

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Kailey Becker, Ankeny softball

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Senior second baseman Kailey Becker has helped the 15th-ranked Ankeny softball team to a 12-8 record. She is batting .279 with one triple, two doubles and 14 RBIs on the season. Becker went 2-for-4 and drove in four runs to lead Ankeny to an 11-8 victory over No. 5 Ankeny Centennial in the first game of a doubleheader on Wednesday. She was 2-for-2 with … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Kailey Becker, Ankeny softball

BUBBLE BURSTERS: Hawkettes hold off Urbandale to complete twinbill sweep

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The Ankeny softball team was three outs away from recording back-to-back shutouts in a doubleheader on Thursday at Urbandale. The 15th-ranked Hawkettes took a 6-0 lead into the seventh inning of the nightcap after winning the opener, 10-0, in five innings. Pitcher Ashtyn Billings cruised through the first six innings before running into trouble in the … [Read more...] about BUBBLE BURSTERS: Hawkettes hold off Urbandale to complete twinbill sweep

Hawkettes, Jaguars placed in different softball regionals in Class 5A

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If there's another meeting between the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial softball teams, it will have to come at the state tournament in Fort Dodge. The fifth-ranked Jaguars and No. 15 Hawkettes have been placed in different regionals by the Iowa Girls' High School Athletic Union. The postseason pairings were announced on Thursday. Centennial (15-5) is the … [Read more...] about Hawkettes, Jaguars placed in different softball regionals in Class 5A

Hawks sweep rival at Principal Park; Centennial salvages split in softball

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Nobody had to remind Brody Brecht what happened last year when his Ankeny baseball team played crosstown rival Ankeny Centennial. Brecht allowed just two hits over six scoreless innings and had 13 strikeouts to lead the fifth-ranked Hawks past No. 10 Centennial, 2-1, in the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader at Principal Park. Ankeny also won the … [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

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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 doubleheader on Monday against visiting Johnston, the No. 3 team in Class 5A. The Dragons posted a 7-5 victory in eight innings in the opener, then rallied from a 5-2 deficit to complete the sweep with 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

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The Ankeny softball team had a chance to knock off second-ranked Waukee in the first game of Friday's doubleheader at Ankeny. In the second game, the No. 15 Hawkettes never had a chance. Waukee held on for a 2-1 victory in the opener, then completed a sweep with a 16-2 win over the Hawkettes. The Warriors improved to 12-0 on the season, while Ankeny's … [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

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Slowly but surely, the Ankeny softball team is beginning to earn some respect. The Hawkettes moved into the Class 5A rankings for the first time this season on Thursday after splitting a doubleheader at No. 6 Valley on Wednesday. They are now ranked 15th with a 9-3 record. Ankeny coach Dave Bingham would have preferred to keep his team out of the … [Read more...] about Hawkettes move into rankings after handing Valley its first loss

Hawkettes rout S.E. Polk in nightcap to salvage split of twinbill

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For the second time in a week, the Ankeny softball team went on the road Tuesday and split a doubleheader against a ranked opponent. After dropping a 9-4 decision to No. 14 Southeast Polk in the opener, the Hawkettes rebounded to win the nightcap, 11-0, in five innings. They are now 8-2 on the season. "We got after it every inning as a unified force," … [Read more...] about Hawkettes rout S.E. Polk in nightcap to salvage split of twinbill

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Hannah Hogan, Ankeny softball

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Junior Hannah Hogan has helped the Ankeny softball team to an 8-2 record. She is batting .125 on the season. Hogan has played in six games and made two starts. She singled and scored a run as the Hawkettes posted an 11-0 victory over No. 14 Southeast Polk in five innings to salvage a split of Tuesday's doubleheader at Pleasant Hill. "She switched … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Hannah Hogan, Ankeny softball

Hawkettes top S.C. Heelan, edge Central Springs at Fort Dodge Invitational

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The Ankeny softball team traveled to the Fort Dodge Invitational on Saturday and came away with a pair of victories. The Hawkettes posted a 10-3 win over SIoux City Heelan. They then followed with a 2-1 triumph over Central Springs, the No. 6 team in Class 2A. "They're both good ball clubs," said Ankeny coach Dave Bingham, whose team improved to 7-1 on … [Read more...] about Hawkettes top S.C. Heelan, edge Central Springs at Fort Dodge Invitational

Hawkettes sweep Hoover, improve to 5-1 going into Fort Dodge tourney

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With a trip to the Fort Dodge Invitational on tap for Saturday, the Ankeny softball team didn't want to spend a late night at the ballpark on Friday. The Hawkettes managed to sweep a doubleheader against visiting Des Moines Hoover in timely fashion. They posted a 12-2 victory in six innings in the opener, then used a nine-run outburst in the first frame … [Read more...] about Hawkettes sweep Hoover, improve to 5-1 going into Fort Dodge tourney

Ankeny softball team cruises in first game before No. 5 Bulldogs earn split

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After winning the first game of a doubleheader on Wednesday at fifth-ranked Ottumwa, the Ankeny softball team appeared to be in position to earn a sweep. The Hawkettes jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the nightcap and had the bases loaded in the fourth inning with Jasmine Rumley, one of the state's top hitters, coming to the plate. This was Ankeny's chance … [Read more...] about Ankeny softball team cruises in first game before No. 5 Bulldogs earn split

Hawkettes erupt for 27 runs, open season with sweep at Marshalltown

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If the Ankeny softball team continues to play like it did on Monday night, the unranked Hawkettes won't be able to fly under the radar for very long. Ankeny opened its abbreviated 2020 season with an impressive doubleheader sweep at Marshalltown. The Hawkettes rolled to a 14-0 victory in four innings in the opener, then completed the sweep with a 13-1 win … [Read more...] about Hawkettes erupt for 27 runs, open season with sweep at Marshalltown