Ankeny Hawks (Ankeny, IA) supporters left the game pleased Monday as they saw their softball squad nudge the host Dowling Catholic Maroons (West Des Moines, IA), 2-1 in a league game.

With the triumph, Ankeny improves its record to 11-22 on the year. The Hawks host Southeast Polk (Pleasant Hill, IA) to play the Rams in a CIML game on Tuesday, July 1. The Rams enter the game with a record of 21-9. Southeast Polk won 4-2 in their recent league game against Johnston (Johnston, IA)

The Maroons now hold a 8-8 record. They play next when they travel to Valley for a non-league bout on Tuesday, July 1. Dowling Catholic will clash with a Tigers team coming off a 12-8 non-league win over Waukee (Waukee, IA). The Tigers record now stands at 23-7.