Ankeny's Jasmine Rumley celebrates as she circles the bases after hitting a home run during the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader against visiting Ankeny Centennial. Rumley went 3-for-3 and also had a double while driving in two runs to lead the Hawkettes to an 11-8 victory. (Photo by Drue Wolfe) The Ankeny softball team got a much-needed victory … [Read more...] about ‘We expected a lot of runs’: Hawkettes, Jaguars split high-scoring twinbill
Franie Burnett
Hawks sweep rival at Principal Park; Centennial salvages split in softball
Ankeny catcher Tamden Webb-Tate gets ready to put a tag on Ankeny Centennial runner Keaton Gray during the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader at Principal Park. Bryce Rinderknecht (right) took a no-hitter into the sixth inning to lead the Hawks to a 4-1 victory. Ankeny then completed a sweep with a 2-1 win in the nightcap. (Photo by Dan Holm) Nobody … [Read more...] about Hawks sweep rival at Principal Park; Centennial salvages split in softball
Jaguars complete sweep over defending champs on Burnett’s walk-off blast
The Ankeny Centennial players celebrate after sweeping a doubleheader against visiting Valley on Friday. (Photo by Drue Wolfe) A simple approach at the plate led to a game-winning home run by Franie Burnett on Friday night. The senior shortstop homered in the bottom of the seventh inning to give the 11th-ranked Ankeny Centennial softball team a 6-5 … [Read more...] about Jaguars complete sweep over defending champs on Burnett’s walk-off blast
Summer sports athletes preparing for return to field with precautions
Ankeny's Jasmine Rumley is congratulated by coach Dave Bingham after scoring a run during the Hawkettes' win at Des Moines East in a Class 5A regional semifinal last season. Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds announced last week that summer athletic seasons will begin with practices on June 1, but more sport-specific guidelines will be issued this week. High fives … [Read more...] about Summer sports athletes preparing for return to field with precautions
Centennial’s Burnett to play softball at Central College
Ankeny Centennial's Franie Burnett drops down a bunt during a game against visiting Ames last season. Burnett has committed to play for Central College next year. (Photo by Drue Wolfe) Ankeny Centennial shortstop Franie Burnett has committed to play softball for Central College. Burnett, a senior, picked the Dutch over Millikin University in Decatur, … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Burnett to play softball at Central College