Ankeny coach Joe Balvanz (middle) watches from the dugout during the Hawks' doubleheader sweep over Ankeny Centennial on July 1 at Principal Park. (Photo by Drue Wolfe) The Ankeny baseball team will only have to win one game to qualify for this year's state tournament. However, the third-ranked Hawks will also have to overcome an eight-day layoff to … [Read more...] about Dowling’s misfortune allows Hawks to earn No. 1 seed, bye into substate final
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Overturf hits Ankeny’s 21st homer in 25 games, leads Hawkettes past Ballard
The Ankeny players celebrate after defeating visiting Southeast Polk in the first game of a doubleheader on Wednesday. The Hawkettes swept the twinbill and then followed with a 5-1 victory over visiting Ballard on Thursday. (Photo by Dan Holm) Many high school softball teams are fortunate to have one or two players who can hit the ball out of the … [Read more...] about Overturf hits Ankeny’s 21st homer in 25 games, leads Hawkettes past Ballard
Hawks build some momentum for postseason with sweep over S.E. Polk
Ankeny's Bryce Rinderknecht throws a pitch during the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader against visiting Southeast Polk. Rinderknecht allowed three runs over five-plus innings to lead the Hawks to a 6-4 victory. (Photo by Dan Holm) The Ankeny baseball players had several reasons to be motivated on Wednesday. For someone like Bryce Rinderknecht, it … [Read more...] about Hawks build some momentum for postseason with sweep over S.E. Polk
KKKKKKlug tosses 7-hitter as Centennial earns split against No. 7 Dragons
Ankeny Centennial pitcher Sam Klug celebrates with catcher Ella Schulz after recording a strikeout during the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader against visiting Johnston. Klug tossed a seven-hitter and had six strikeouts as the Jaguars posted a 6-3 victory to salvage a split of the twinbill. (Photo by Drue Wolfe) Sam Klug gave the Ankeny Centennial … [Read more...] about KKKKKKlug tosses 7-hitter as Centennial earns split against No. 7 Dragons
Hawkettes sweep S.E. Polk with pair of dramatic walk-off victories
Ankeny's Jasmine Rumley steals second base during the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader against visiting Southeast Polk. The Hawkettes swept the twinbill. (Photo by Dan Holm) 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 … [Read more...] about Hawkettes sweep S.E. Polk with pair of dramatic walk-off victories