Earlier this week, Ankeny Fanatic announced the first of three teams that comprise the all-time Ankeny softball team--the 12 players on the third team. Today, we are announcing the second team. The first team will be unveiled by the end of the week. Holly Voss, a standout pitcher and outfielder at Ankeny about three decades ago, is one of the … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic announces its all-time Ankeny softball team (2nd team)
Peyton Daugherty
SDSU’s Daugherty named to All-Summit League softball team
Former Ankeny softball star Peyton Daugherty continues to be a hitting machine. The South Dakota State junior leftfielder has been named to the 2021 All-Summit League softball team, which was announced on Tuesday. She landed a spot on the second team. Daugherty, who was an all-state shortstop at Ankeny, ranked second in the league with 53 hits, 38 runs … [Read more...] about SDSU’s Daugherty named to All-Summit League softball team
Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Malea Daugherty, Ankeny senior
Ankeny senior Malea Daugherty has been a standout in three sports--track, volleyball and softball--during her high school career. She helped the Hawkettes reach the semifinals of the Class 5A state volleyball tournament last fall. On the track, Daugherty ran on Ankeny's eighth-place shuttle hurdle relay at last year's Class 4A state meet. She also ran on … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Malea Daugherty, Ankeny senior
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