Hawkette Basketball

. @jbball1022 of @Hawkettehoops and Lizzie Beam of @ACHSGBBALL have been named to the CIML Conference first team: ankenyfanatic.com/2026/03/09/ank…

Congratulations to @Hawkettehoops senior Allison Hawkins as she was honored as the Iowa Bankers Scholarship Award Winner during the 5A state championship! Honor well deserved! #trustfamilybelievehawks

Congratulations @Hawkettehoops Jayla Williams on being named to the Class 5A All Tournament Team. Jayla led the Hawkettes back to the state tournament for the 1st time in 13 years and a 1st round win. Congratulations Jayla! #trustfamilybelievehawks

𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐒 𝟓𝐀 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐓𝐄𝐀𝐌 Presenting your Class 5A All-Tournament Team! Congratulations to each athlete on a standout performance this week! Arianna Phillips, Johnston Romey Croatt, Waukee Northwest Jayla Williams, Ankeny Ellie Muller, Dowling Catholic Vana Bilic, Waukee Northwest Jenica Lewis, Johnston (Captain) 2026 State Basketball Tournament presented by @iowafarmbureau #IGHSAU #IowaGirl #StateBasketball

. @jbball1022 of @Hawkettehoops has been named to the Class 5A all-tournament team after scoring a total of 38 points in the Hawkettes' two games: ankenyfanatic.com/2026/03/07/wil…

Allison Hawkins of @Hawkettehoops honored at girls' state basketball tournament: ankenyfanatic.com/2026/03/07/ank…

OWU: Strategy and Analytics Conceptually Thinking Basketball Iowa State Tournament — Player Performance Update @Hawkettehoops @KylaSchaapveld4 Senior guard Kyla Schaapveld delivered a decisive perimeter performance in Ankeny’s 57–44 victory over Cedar Rapids Washington, providing the type of spacing and shot efficiency that can reshape a postseason game. Schaapveld finished with 15 points on 5-of-9 shooting, with all five field goals coming from beyond the arc. Her 5-of-8 performance from three-point range represents elite shot conversion in a tournament setting where defensive attention and game pace typically suppress perimeter efficiency. When a shooter connects at that level, the geometry of the floor immediately changes. Defenses must extend their coverage, which stretches help rotations and opens interior driving and rebounding lanes for teammates. That spacing effect is not always captured fully in a box score. Each made three forces a defensive recalibration. In tournament basketball, those adjustments can cascade across multiple possessions, especially when they occur early or during momentum runs. Schaapveld’s perimeter accuracy provided Ankeny with a reliable scoring valve whenever Cedar Rapids Washington attempted to compress the floor defensively. Beyond her shooting production, Schaapveld contributed on the glass with four rebounds, including two offensive boards that created extended possessions. Offensive rebounding from a perimeter player often reflects anticipation and awareness—recognizing when long shots produce long rebounds and positioning accordingly. Those extra possessions reinforce the impact of efficient shooting by compounding scoring opportunities. From an analytical standpoint, Schaapveld’s night illustrates the value of shot specialization executed at high efficiency. Five made three-pointers equate to 15 points generated on only nine field-goal attempts, producing exceptional scoring yield per possession. In a postseason environment where every possession carries amplified weight, that level of efficiency can shift the strategic balance of a game. Ankeny’s strong fourth-quarter surge, closing the contest with a 21–7 advantage, reflects how perimeter shooting and spacing can accumulate pressure over time. When defenses are forced to chase shooters, offensive rhythm tends to follow. Kyla Schaapveld’s performance exemplified that principle: efficient shooting, floor spacing, and timely possession extension—all critical ingredients in tournament success. — Conceptually Thinking Basketball OWU Strategy and Analytics #OWUEvalDay #ConceptuallyThinking #BuiltDifferent #PlayerTrustNetwork #ScoutingTruths [@PGHBrooks ] [@NXTPROG] [@JrAllStarBB] [] [@IGBRcoverage [@WorldExposureWB] [@_BlakeDerrick] [@WKGameBall] [@EconAdjunct] [@FiveStateHoops] [@OWUTALENT ][@PGHiowa ] [@JrAllStariowa ]

Really proud of @Hawkettehoops on their tremendous season. Laid it on the line and pushed Johnston to the end. The Hawkettes returned to state for the first time since 2013 and represented AHS with great pride and effort! #trustfamilybelievehawks

FINAL FOUR GAME DAY!!! 💗🏀 Your Hawkettes take on the Johnston Dragons in the @ighsau State Tournament today at 10am! Let’s pack the Casey’s Center and show these girls some well deserved support 💪🏻🤩🏆 🎟️: hyveetix.evenue.net/list/ST 📺: watchighsau.com

Iowa State Tournament Class 5A All-Quarterfinal Team @JenicaRaine10 @SadieMcCann2028 @kellikalb2028 @RomeyCroatt @tyleeweite @finchamgrace4 @reaganbaldwin31 @SamanthaJBecker @jbball1022 @elliemuller_11 @dchsgbb @vana_bilic Click to view the article! prepgirlshoops.com/2026/03/iowa-s…

The 5A Semifinals are set! #iahsbkb @JCSD_Girlsbball vs @Hawkettehoops @dchsgbb vs @NW_WolvesGBB Semifinals are on Thursday starting at 10 AM.

IA GBB State Tournament: Day 1 Standouts & Storylines ⛹️‍♀️ @Hawkettehoops @jbball1022 @KylaSchaapveld4 @ReaganBaldwin31 @SamanthaJBecker @KelliKalb2028 @JCSD_Girlsbball @baileigh_uthoff @ValleyGirlsBB @elliemuller_11 @dchsgbb @AdrienneS116 & more! jrallstar.com/2026/03/ia-gbb…

Girls state basketball: 5-seed Ankeny rallies in the 4th Q to beat CR Washington 57-44. Jayla Williams 18 points, Reagan Baldwin and Kyla Schaapveld each hit 5 threes. Hawkettes to the semis.

On a day when @jbball1022 became the all-time leading scorer for @Hawkettehoops, it was the hot shooting from @ReaganBaldwin31 and @KylaSchaapveld4 that sparked Ankeny past Cedar Rapids Washington in a Class 5A quarterfinal: ankenyfanatic.com/2026/03/03/ank…

Ankeny 57, Cedar Rapids Washington 44 Player Notes (IA State Tournament) @jbball1022 5'9" 2026 Guard @Hawkettehoops -Game high 18 points. Lightning getting down hill and Williams blends in a strong step-back jumper as well @CreightonWBB commit one of the absolute best pick & punish players in Midwest with ability to generate steals & convert into layups.

Ankeny 57, Cedar Rapids Washington 44 Player Notes (IA State Tournament) @KylaSchaapveld4 5'8" 2026 Guard @Hawkettehoops @CentralDutchWBB commit was given cushion early in game, and it allowed her to get into a shooting rhythm, finishing the game with 15 points, all via the 3 point line. Delivered 3 times from the left side of the floor and 2 more from the top. Helped keep Ankeny's offense in game throughout much of the afternoon.

Ankeny 57, Cedar Rapids Washington 44 Player Notes (IA State Tournament) @ReaganBaldwin31 5'11" 2026 Guard @Hawkettehoops @WaldorfWBB getting an absolute sniper in Baldwin, elite level shooter with deep range & the ability to catch fire from distance. 15 points in win, all from distance, Baldwin is a sniper off the wings and will stretch the floor. Also did a great job helping smaller Ankeny lineup contend with larger Washington front court down low.

Nothing like a 4th quarter eruption, especially in the #iahsbkb 5A State Quarterfinals. @Hawkettehoops outscored CR Washington, 21-7, in the final frame, en route to a 57-44 upset win. - @ReaganBaldwin31: 15 PTS (5/10 3PT) - @jbball1022: 18 PTS & 13 REB (both game highs) Highlights for @weareiowa5news 👇

That feeling when the Hawkettes pick up the win at State and get to play again on Thursday! #trustfamilybelievehawks @Hawkettehoops @IGHSAU

Tremendous Grit @Hawkettehoops