Centennial softball team blanks ADM, extends scoreless streak to 19 innings

Ankeny Centennial’s Lauren Sandholm fires a pitch during Tuesday’s game against visiting ADM (Adel). She tossed a one-hitter and had nine strikeouts to lead the Jaguars to a 9-0 victory. (Photo by Drue Wolfe)

In 19 innings this season, the Ankeny Centennial softball team has yet to allow a run.

After sweeping a doubleheader on Monday at Waukee, the sixth-ranked Jaguars opened their home schedule on Tuesday with a 9-0 win over ADM (Adel) in a non-conference game. The Tigers are ranked sixth in Class 4A.

Eighth grader Lauren Sandholm became the third different Centennial pitcher to earn a victory. She tossed a one-hitter and had nine strikeouts.

The Jaguars (3-0) used a five-run second inning to build a 6-0 lead. They pounded out 11 hits on the night.

Ankeny Centennial’s Cora Boyle drops down a bunt during the first game of Monday’s doubleheader at Waukee. Boyle went 3-for-3 and had one RBI on Tuesday as the Jaguars posted a 9-0 win over visiting ADM (Adel) in a non-conference game. (Photo by Drue Wolfe)

Mackenzie James went 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBIs. Lauren Gustofson drove in two runs.

Cora Boyle went 3-for-3, while Addi Starr added a double. They both knocked in a run.

Brylee Person had the lone hit for ADM, which dropped to 1-1.

Centennial will play in the Johnston Invitational on Friday.