Cael Boyd appears to be a perfect fit for the leadoff hitter's role on the Ankeny baseball team. Boyd sparked the Hawks to a 13-0 victory at Saydel in five innings in their season opener on Thursday. The sophomore outfielder went 2-for-2 with a double, walked twice, stole three bases and scored four runs. "Cael did a really nice job of setting the … [Read more...] about Boyd sparks Ankeny baseball team to season-opening victory
Ballard rallies for 5 runs in 7th inning, spoils Hawkettes’ season opener
When the Ankeny softball team erupted for eight runs in the first inning of Wednesday's game against visiting Ballard, it looked like the Hawkettes were going to roll to a season-opening victory. But the Bombers refused to go away. Ballard scored four runs in the third inning, then rallied for five more in the seventh to post a 10-9 victory. Catcher … [Read more...] about Ballard rallies for 5 runs in 7th inning, spoils Hawkettes’ season opener
Jaguars’ season ends with stunning loss to S.E. Polk in double overtime
Ankeny Centennial's Cole Vincent battles for the ball during Wednesday's Class 3A substate semifinal against visiting Southeast Polk. The Rams posted a 1-0 victory in double overtime. (Photo by Drue Wolfe) The season came to a stunning end for the Ankeny Centennial boys' soccer team. The fourth-ranked Jaguars lost to visiting Southeast Polk, 1-0, in a … [Read more...] about Jaguars’ season ends with stunning loss to S.E. Polk in double overtime
Albertson returns to lineup, gets hat trick in Hawks’ win over Dowling
Ankeny's Charlie Pritchard celebrates with his teammates after scoring one of his two goals during Wednesday's game against visiting Dowling Catholic in a Class 3A substate semifinal. The Hawks posted a 6-0 victory. (Photo by Drue Wolfe) The return of Nate Albertson and Jalen Elwell could not have come at a better time for the Ankeny boys' soccer … [Read more...] about Albertson returns to lineup, gets hat trick in Hawks’ win over Dowling
Young, talented Hawks look to compete in rugged CIML Central Conference
Sophomore outfielder Brody Brecht is one of four returning every-day starters for the Ankeny baseball team. He earned second-team all-conference honors a year ago after batting .316 with three home runs, 13 doubles and 21 RBIs. (Photo by Dan Holm) If the Ankeny baseball team can be competitive in the CIML Central Conference, then the Hawks will likely be … [Read more...] about Young, talented Hawks look to compete in rugged CIML Central Conference