Zoe Baker powered the Ankeny softball team to a 14-0 victory at Ballard of Huxley on Wednesday. Baker went 2-for-4 with a home run, a double and four RBIs. She also scored three times as the Hawkettes raised their record to 3-1. "The ball she hit probably ended up in the Sam's Club parking lot in Ames," Ankeny coach Dave Bingham said of Baker's homer. … [Read more...] about Baker’s blast helps Ankeny bury Bombers
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Jacobsen returns to mound, helps Hawkettes to win over Carlisle
The Ankeny softball team pounded out 11 hits and rolled to a 9-1 victory over visiting Carlisle on Tuesday. After giving up an unearned run in the top of the first, Ankeny tied the game in the bottom of the frame. The Hawkettes then took the lead for good with a four-run second inning. The Wildcats dropped to 0-2 after opening the season with a 2-1 … [Read more...] about Jacobsen returns to mound, helps Hawkettes to win over Carlisle
Hawkettes earn split against Johnston with huge rally in nightcap
A huge rally allowed the Ankeny softball team to snap a nine-game losing streak against Johnston in the nightcap of a season-opening doubleheader on Monday at Ankeny. The Hawkettes erupted for six runs in the sixth inning to post an 8-7 victory after Johnston won the opener, 3-1. "It was a good win for us," said Ankeny coach Dave Bingham. "We haven't … [Read more...] about Hawkettes earn split against Johnston with huge rally in nightcap