![For many of the pickleball players, spending time with friends is just as much a part of the league as the game itself. The league is built to be flexible in working around players’ schedules. Because many of the players involved with the Ankeny Pickleball League are busy with other sports and activities, teams are open to finding any time to play, even if it means getting up early on a weekend for a game.
On Sunday, May, the Houston Red Rockets and the Big Picklers went head-to-head in an early morning match-up. Sophomore Hayden Carlson hits the ball over the net.](https://ahstalonnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/1-6-1200x1200.jpg)
An Ankeny Pickleball League is born
Ava Gifford and Levi Foster
• May 21, 2024
![Talon reporter Levi Foster talks about who he thinks will win the Cy Young (best pitcher), Most Valuable Player (MVP), and Rookie of the Year for the American League and the National League. Infographic made by Levi Foster using Canva](https://ahstalonnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Levi.png)
Way too early MLB awards
Levi Foster, Staff Reporter
• May 2, 2024
![Talon reporter Levi Foster discusses the top National Football League (NFL) prospects of the 2024 NFL draft. Graphic made by Levi Foster using Canva](https://ahstalonnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/pasted-image-0-19.png)
Top NFL Prospects
Levi Foster, Staff Reporter
• April 4, 2024
![A Taylor Swift-themed poster with logos to represent Swifts and Travis Kelce’s collective passions. Made by Ava Tomlinson using Canva](https://ahstalonnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Feature-image-for-ryans.png)
Touchdowns and love songs
Ryan Tomlinson, Staff Reporter
• March 29, 2024
![On March 7th, the Ankeny Hawks took on Cedar Rapids Kennedy in the semifinal round of the State Tournament. Cedar Rapids came out on top with a score of 51-63.](https://ahstalonnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/1-1200x1200.jpg)
Hawks close out an impressive season in Semifinal matchup against Cedar Rapids Kennedy
Ava Gifford, Staff Reporter
• March 10, 2024
![On Tuesday, Mar. 6, the Ankeny Hawks took on Dubuque Senior at Wells Fargo Arena. Senior Lio Aguirre (21), senior Cade Pederson (33), and sophomore Rio Aguirre (35) prepare for the tipoff.](https://ahstalonnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/1-4-1200x1200.jpg)
Ankeny defeats Dubuque Senior in quarterfinal showdown
Ava Gifford, Staff Reporter
• March 7, 2024
![The Hawks advance to State with a 64-41 victory over Centennial.](https://ahstalonnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/18-5-1200x1200.jpg)
Hawks beat Centennial to advance to State
Ava Gifford, Staff Reporter
• February 28, 2024
![In the second round of the playoffs, the Hawkettes faced Valley in a close matchup. Senior Karsen Jacks avoids a defender.](https://ahstalonnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/1-3-1200x1200.jpg)
Hawkettes take on Valley in a battle to the buzzer
Ava Gifford, Staff Reporter
• February 21, 2024
![On Saturday, Feb. 17 the Ankeny Hawkettes faced off against Cedar Rapids Kennedy in the first round of the basketball playoffs. Sophomore Jayla Williams steps up to represent the Hawkettes at the tipoff.](https://ahstalonnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/1-2-1200x1200.jpg)
The Ankeny Hawkettes bring the heat in the first round of the playoffs
Ava Gifford, Staff Reporter
• February 19, 2024
![Friday, Feb. 12, the Ankeny Hawks faced off against Norwalk in a close match-up. Senior Cade Pederson goes in for the layup.](https://ahstalonnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/1-1-1200x1200.jpg)
Hawks battle Norwalk in a fight to the finish
Ava Gifford, Staff Reporter
• February 14, 2024
![On Friday, Feb. 2 the Ankeny Hawkettes faced off against Centennial in a pink-out rematch. Sophomore Ainsley Kiene shakes hands with an opponent before the game.](https://ahstalonnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/1-7-1200x800.jpg)
The rivalry
Ava Gifford, Staff Reporter
• February 5, 2024
![The Hawkettes prepare their next play during a time-out.](https://ahstalonnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/3-1200x1200.jpg)
The Hawks hosted the Rams on Friday, Jan. 19
Ava Gifford, Staff Reporter
• January 22, 2024
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