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Jacobsen tosses 3-hit gem, leads Hawkettes past East in tourney opener

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The beginning of postseason play provided a fresh start for the struggling Ankeny softball team. The Hawkettes, who went 1-7 to close out the regular season, didn't let the opportunity go to waste. Paige Jacobsen tossed a three-hitter and Jasmine Rumley went 3-for-3 with two RBIs to lead Ankeny to a 5-0 victory at 14th-ranked Des Moines East in a Class … [Read more...] about Jacobsen tosses 3-hit gem, leads Hawkettes past East in tourney opener

Hawkettes knock rival out of first place, but Centennial rebounds to earn split

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Brett Delaney's return to Ankeny High School got off to a rocky start. Franie Burnett's aggressiveness on the basepaths helped to make sure that Delaney's night had a happy ending. Burnett reached base on an error, stole second and scored on an infield hit by Taylor Runchey in the eighth inning to give the 15th-ranked Ankeny Centennial softball team a … [Read more...] about Hawkettes knock rival out of first place, but Centennial rebounds to earn split

Hawkettes regain sole possession of first place on Daugherty’s walk-off single

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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

Hawkettes knock off No. 1 C.R. Kennedy, finish 2nd at Fort Dodge Invitational

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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

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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

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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

Hawkettes fall to Atlantic, beat Burlington at Creston tournament

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

Jacobsen returns to mound, helps Hawkettes to win over Carlisle

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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

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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