No athletic program in Ankeny's history has had more success than the community's softball team. Ankeny High School has won a record 13 state championships, four more than any other program in the state. The Hawkettes have also made 27 state tournament appearances, tied for the third most ever in Iowa. Ankeny enjoyed most of its success under legendary … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic announces its all-time Ankeny softball team (3rd team)
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Daugherty earns repeat all-state honors; Thomas, Rumley, Birt also honored
Three Ankeny softball players and one more from Ankeny Centennial have received all-state honors from the Iowa Girls' Coaches Association. Senior shortstop Peyton Daugherty of Ankeny was a repeat selection to the Class 5A first team. She led the Hawkettes to a 28-13 record. Teammate Kennedy Thomas, a senior first baseman and pitcher, was named to the … [Read more...] about Daugherty earns repeat all-state honors; Thomas, Rumley, Birt also honored
Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Emily Bogle, Ankeny softball
Senior Emily Bogle helped the Ankeny softball team to a 28-13 record. The ninth-ranked Hawkettes ended their season with a 4-0 loss at No. 5 Valley in a Class 5A regional final on Tuesday. Bogle batted .258 with four doubles and eight RBIs. She also stole eight bases. Here is some inside info on Bogle: Congratulations on a great season. What was the … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Emily Bogle, Ankeny softball
Stalzer shuts down Hawkettes, leads Valley to state tourney berth
The Ankeny softball team picked a bad time to have its worst offensive showing of the season. Valley's Claire Stalzer tossed a one-hitter and had 10 strikeouts to lead the fifth-ranked Tigers to a 4-0 victory over visiting Ankeny in a Class 5A regional final on Tuesday. The No. 9 Hawkettes, who finished the season with a 28-13 record, had been averaging … [Read more...] about Stalzer shuts down Hawkettes, leads Valley to state tourney berth
Hawkettes to play Valley for trip to state tournament
When the Class 5A regional softball pairings were released, Ankeny appeared to have earned a No. 1 seed in Region 2. That all changed on July 2, when Valley swept a doubleheader against the Hawkettes to capture the CIML Central Conference title. The Tigers then rose to fifth in the final Class 5A rankings, while Ankeny dropped to ninth. That means the … [Read more...] about Hawkettes to play Valley for trip to state tournament
Thomas hits another slam, Rumley homers twice in Hawkettes’ 12-0 rout
Opposing softball teams might want to think twice before pitching to Ankeny's Kennedy Thomas with the bases loaded. Thomas hit her fourth grand slam of the year, Jasmine Rumley added a pair of solo blasts, and the ninth-ranked Hawkettes rolled to a 12-0 victory over visiting Council Bluffs Jefferson in four innings in a Class 5A regional semifinal on … [Read more...] about Thomas hits another slam, Rumley homers twice in Hawkettes’ 12-0 rout
Hawkettes sweep Ames, will play at Valley Monday for conference title
The race for the CIML Central Conference softball title will be decided on Monday night. That's when ninth-ranked Valley will host No. 8 Ankeny in a head-to-head showdown for the crown. The doubleheader begins at 6 p.m. Both teams are now 13-4 in the conference after the Hawkettes swept a twinbill on Thursday at Ames. They rolled to a 14-1 victory in … [Read more...] about Hawkettes sweep Ames, will play at Valley Monday for conference title
Thomas’ grand slam lifts Hawkettes past Centennial in 10-9 thriller
Even when Kennedy Thomas thinks she has hit a pop fly, the ball often carries over the fence. Thomas hit a pair of home runs, including a go-ahead grand slam in the sixth inning, to lead the eighth-ranked Ankeny softball team to a 10-9 victory at rival Ankeny Centennial in a rain-shortened game on Monday. "I did get a pitch I was looking for on the … [Read more...] about Thomas’ grand slam lifts Hawkettes past Centennial in 10-9 thriller
Hawkettes regain sole possession of first place on Daugherty’s walk-off single
With one swing of the bat, Malea Daugherty lifted the Ankeny softball team back into sole possession of first place in the CIML Central Conference. Daugherty hit a walk-off single with two outs in the eighth inning to give the 11th-ranked Hawkettes a 5-4 victory over No. 12 Southeast Polk in the second game of a doubleheader on Wednesday at Ankeny. The … [Read more...] about Hawkettes regain sole possession of first place on Daugherty’s walk-off single
Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Kennedy Thomas, Ankeny softball
Senior first baseman and pitcher Kennedy Thomas has helped the Ankeny softball team to a 17-5 record and a No. 11 ranking in Class 5A. Thomas is batting .423 with eight home runs, six doubles and 32 RBIs. On the mound, she has compiled a 4-1 mark with a 3.42 ERA. Here is some inside info on Thomas: Congratulations on a great season thus far. What … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Kennedy Thomas, Ankeny softball
Hawkettes knock off No. 1 C.R. Kennedy, finish 2nd at Fort Dodge Invitational
The Ankeny softball team was just three outs away from winning the Fort Dodge Invitational title on Saturday. Unfortunately, the host Dodgers refused to go away quietly. Tenth-ranked Fort Dodge scored four unearned runs in the bottom of the seventh inning to rally past the Hawkettes, 10-9, in the championship game of the tournament. The Dodgers (20-4) … [Read more...] about Hawkettes knock off No. 1 C.R. Kennedy, finish 2nd at Fort Dodge Invitational
Hawkettes, now ranked 11th, extend winning streak to 6 games
The Ankeny softball team moved back into the Class 5A rankings on Thursday, earning a No. 11 ranking from the Iowa Girls' High School Athletic Union after sweeping a doubleheader against then-No. 3 Valley on Wednesday. A few hours later, the Hawkettes extended their winning streak to six games by sweeping a non-conference twinbill against Des Moines … [Read more...] about Hawkettes, now ranked 11th, extend winning streak to 6 games
Thomas blasts 2 more HRs; Hawkettes sweep Valley for league lead
Whatever Kennedy Thomas is doing at the plate, it appears to be working. Thomas blasted two home runs in the first game of a doubleheader against third-ranked Valley on Wednesday, igniting the Ankeny softball team to a rare sweep of the visiting Tigers. The Hawkettes posted wins of 5-2 and 6-4 to move into sole possession of first place in the CIML … [Read more...] about Thomas blasts 2 more HRs; Hawkettes sweep Valley for league lead
Fearless Hawkettes snap 12-game losing streak against Waukee
Jasmine Rumley had no idea that the Ankeny softball team had just defeated Waukee for the first time since 2014. "Holy cow, that's awesome," said Rumley. The sophomore outfielder went 3-for-4 with a home run, a triple and four RBIs to lead the Hawkettes to a 9-5 victory at fourth-ranked Waukee on Monday. The Warriors had won 12 straight games against … [Read more...] about Fearless Hawkettes snap 12-game losing streak against Waukee
Hawkettes fall to Atlantic, beat Burlington at Creston tournament
The Ankeny softball team split a pair of games against ranked opponents on Friday at the Creston Invitational. The Hawkettes dropped a 5-4 decision to Atlantic, the No. 8 team in Class 3A. But they posted a 5-3 victory over Burlington, which is ranked 13th in Class 5A with a 19-2 record. Kennedy Thomas (1-0) tossed an eight-hitter in the win over … [Read more...] about Hawkettes fall to Atlantic, beat Burlington at Creston tournament
Jaguars end losing streak, earn split against No. 13 Ankeny
The Ankeny Centennial softball team got a much-needed victory on Thursday night. A former Centennial player helped 13th-ranked Ankeny to a 10-6 win in the first game of a CIML Central Conference doubleheader before the Jaguars rebounded with an 11-4 triumph in the nightcap at Ankeny. The win was Centennial's first against a league opponent and snapped … [Read more...] about Jaguars end losing streak, earn split against No. 13 Ankeny
Smith’s RBI double ignites Hawkettes to split against S.E. Polk
Sometimes, it's better to be lucky than good. Ankeny's Regan Smith failed to get down a sacrifice bunt during the seventh inning of a tie softball game on Monday at Southeast Polk. The sophomore catcher then hit an RBI double for the go-ahead run on the next pitch, igniting the 13th-ranked Hawkettes to a 6-5 victory in the first game of a CIML Central … [Read more...] about Smith’s RBI double ignites Hawkettes to split against S.E. Polk
After 6-1 start, Hawkettes look to end state tournament drought
The Ankeny softball team hasn't qualified for the state tournament since 2015, when the Hawkettes placed seventh in Class 5A. This year's squad appears to have the talent to end that drought. "I think our depth has really been building," said Ankeny coach Dave Bingham. "I feel like we're set up for something really special, and I think it's a product … [Read more...] about After 6-1 start, Hawkettes look to end state tournament drought
Hawkettes roll past Clarke for 6th consecutive victory
The Ankeny softball team is on a roll. The 15th-ranked Hawkettes pounded out 16 hits and romped to a 10-3 victory over visiting Clarke (Osceola) in a matchup of 5-1 teams on Thursday at Ankeny. It was the sixth consecutive triumph for Ankeny, which is averaging 11 runs per game during its winning streak. "Overall, it was a good team performance," … [Read more...] about Hawkettes roll past Clarke for 6th consecutive victory
Thomas’ walkoff blast helps Hawkettes to sweep in conference opener
Senior first baseman Kennedy Thomas has been batting in the leadoff position for the Ankeny softball team. On Wednesday, Thomas served as the finisher as well. She smashed a two-run homer in the fourth inning to give the 15th-ranked Hawkettes a 14-1 victory over visiting Ames in the first game of a CIML Central Conference doubleheader. Her blast ended … [Read more...] about Thomas’ walkoff blast helps Hawkettes to sweep in conference opener