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Jaguars close out regular season by splitting doubleheader against Waukee

July 9, 2025 by Dan Holm

Darin Severs tossed another gem as the Ankeny Centennial baseball team posted a 9-2 victory over visiting Waukee to salvage a split of Tuesday's make-up CIML Conference doubleheader. The 10th-ranked Warriors won the opener, 6-4, in 10 innings. That game was resumed on Tuesday after being suspended due to rain on June 18. No. 9 Centennial finished the … [Read more...] about Jaguars close out regular season by splitting doubleheader against Waukee

After losing on walk-off blast in 8th inning, Jaguars rally past Urbandale to earn split

July 8, 2025 by Dan Holm

Ankeny Centennial's lineup proved to be double trouble for the Urbandale baseball team on Monday night. The ninth-ranked Jaguars pounded out eight doubles among their 18 hits and posted a 10-5 road victory in the second game of a CIML Conference doubleheader, allowing them to salvage a split of the twinbill. Urbandale won the opener, 7-6, on Trey … [Read more...] about After losing on walk-off blast in 8th inning, Jaguars rally past Urbandale to earn split

Jaguars sweep Urbandale to close out regular season, could face J-Hawks again

July 8, 2025 by Dan Holm

The Ankeny Centennial softball team closed out the regular season on Monday against the same opponent that it could face on Saturday in a Class 5A regional semifinal. The third-ranked Jaguars swept a doubleheader at Urbandale to wrap up a second-place finish in the CIML Conference. They rolled to a 14-3 victory in five innings in the opener, then … [Read more...] about Jaguars sweep Urbandale to close out regular season, could face J-Hawks again

Jaguars snap brief two-game skid with doubleheader sweep at Sioux City North

July 6, 2025 by Dan Holm

The Ankeny Centennial baseball team stepped out of CIML Conference play on Saturday and swept a non-conference doubleheader at Sioux City North. The ninth-ranked Jaguars posted an 8-4 victory in the first game, then completed the sweep with a 13-3 win. They improved to 21-11 on the season, while North's record fell to 27-11. Centennial used a five-run … [Read more...] about Jaguars snap brief two-game skid with doubleheader sweep at Sioux City North

Kennedy blasts 4 homers in Jaguars’ 3 wins, sets single-season school record

July 5, 2025 by Dan Holm

Jordyn Kennedy and the Ankeny Centennial softball team enjoyed a prolific day on Thursday. Kennedy blasted four home runs and set the school's single-season record as the third-ranked Jaguars won a pair of games at the Dallas Center-Grimes Invitational before returning home to post an 8-6 victory over No. 4 Valley in a make-up CIML Conference game. "We … [Read more...] about Kennedy blasts 4 homers in Jaguars’ 3 wins, sets single-season school record

Valley baseball team defeats Jaguars, moves into 3-way tie atop conference

July 4, 2025 by Dan Holm

The Valley baseball team moved into a tie for first place in the CIML Conference with an 8-1 victory at ninth-ranked Ankeny Centennial on Thursday. The Tigers' win, coupled with a loss by third-ranked Waukee Northwest to No. 5 Johnston, created a three-way tie atop the conference. They are now 14-8 in the league and 20-12 overall. Waukee Northwest also … [Read more...] about Valley baseball team defeats Jaguars, moves into 3-way tie atop conference

‘It was a tough one to lose’: Jaguars fall at Dowling on throwing error in 9th inning

July 3, 2025 by Dan Holm

The Ankeny Centennial baseball team entered Wednesday's contest at Dowling Catholic with an 8-3 record and a seven-game winning streak in one-run decisions. The ninth-ranked Jaguars have demonstrated an ability to win close games, but this was one that got away from them. Dowling scored the winning run on an error in the bottom of the ninth inning to … [Read more...] about ‘It was a tough one to lose’: Jaguars fall at Dowling on throwing error in 9th inning

‘We needed those bats’: Jaguars pound out 11 hits in 9-5 victory at Dowling

July 3, 2025 by Dan Holm

On a night when the Ankeny Centennial softball team committed three errors, the Jaguars' bats more than made up for the defensive mistakes. Third-ranked Centennial pounded out 11 hits, four of them for extra bases, and posted a 9-5 victory at Dowling Catholic on Wednesday to complete a sweep of the season series. "It was another quality opponent in the … [Read more...] about ‘We needed those bats’: Jaguars pound out 11 hits in 9-5 victory at Dowling

SENIOR SALUTE: No. 3 Jaguars celebrate trio of players with win over Fort Dodge

July 2, 2025 by Dan Holm

The three seniors on the Ankeny Centennial softball team took a bow before leaving Tuesday's non-conference game against visiting Fort Dodge. With two outs in the top of the seventh inning, Centennial coach Brett Delaney replaced the trio of pitcher Aubrey Scieszinski, catcher Makenna Foster and left fielder Mary Brantley as the third-ranked Jaguars held … [Read more...] about SENIOR SALUTE: No. 3 Jaguars celebrate trio of players with win over Fort Dodge

Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 310

July 1, 2025 by Dan Holm

In the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by Legacy Realty of Iowa and Revive Dermatology Clinic and Spa, publisher Dan Holm breaks down the baseball season thus far and previews the upcoming postseason with coach Mark Hey and senior shortstop Isaac Bruhl of Ankeny Centennial. Realtor Tiffany Rumelhart also makes an appearance. … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 310

Severs shines on Senior Night, tosses 3-hit gem to lead Jaguars to win over Norwalk

July 1, 2025 by Dan Holm

Darin Severs overcame a rocky start to remain unbeaten and the ninth-ranked Ankeny Centennial baseball team celebrated its Senior Night with an 8-2 victory over visiting Norwalk in a non-conference game on Monday. After giving up two runs in the first inning, one of which was unearned, Severs went on to toss a three-hitter. He walked three and had six … [Read more...] about Severs shines on Senior Night, tosses 3-hit gem to lead Jaguars to win over Norwalk

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Kori Lincicum, Ankeny Centennial softball

June 30, 2025 by Dan Holm

Junior pitcher and outfielder Kori Lincicum has helped the third-ranked Ankeny Centennial softball team to a 23-9 record, including a 15-5 mark in the CIML Conference. Lincicum is batting .418 with nine home runs, eight doubles and 31 RBIs. In the circle, she has compiled a 7-4 record with a 2.27 ERA and 68 strikeouts. Here is some inside info on … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Kori Lincicum, Ankeny Centennial softball

S.E. Polk boys use 5-run 3rd inning to win make-up contest against Jaguars

June 30, 2025 by Dan Holm

The Southeast Polk baseball team batted around in the third inning and went on to beat ninth-ranked Ankeny Centennial, 9-4, in a CIML Conference make-up game on Saturday at Pleasant Hill. Kaden Hills hit a three-run triple to ignite the Rams' five-run inning that erased Centennial's early 2-1 lead. Noah Trexel followed with an RBI single off Colton Arndt … [Read more...] about S.E. Polk boys use 5-run 3rd inning to win make-up contest against Jaguars

Rams pound out 13 hits, defeat Centennial in 5 innings to capture season series

June 29, 2025 by Dan Holm

This time, the Ankeny Centennial softball team was unable to make a huge comeback against CIML Conference rival Southeast Polk. Kennedy Borud and Jesslyn Stairs combined for six hits and five RBIs as the sixth-ranked Rams rolled to a 9-1 victory over No. 3 Centennial in five innings in the completion of a suspended game on Saturday at Pleasant … [Read more...] about Rams pound out 13 hits, defeat Centennial in 5 innings to capture season series

Bartine, Ott hit homers, drive in 4 runs in Centennial’s 5-inning victory over J-Hawks

June 28, 2025 by Dan Holm

Friday's completion of a postponed CIML Conference softball game at Ankeny Centennial may have been a preview of a Class 5A regional semifinal next month. The third-ranked Jaguars erupted for eight runs in the fifth inning to walk off with a 14-6 victory over Urbandale. The contest was previously suspended due to rain on June 16. Coach Brett Delaney's … [Read more...] about Bartine, Ott hit homers, drive in 4 runs in Centennial’s 5-inning victory over J-Hawks

Jags get walk-off, inside-the-park homer from Reed, win twice at Prange Classic

June 28, 2025 by Dan Holm

The Ankeny Centennial baseball team defeated a pair of ranked opponents in the Brent Prange Classic on Friday. The ninth-ranked Jaguars posted 3-2 wins over Van Meter and Ballard (Huxley). Van Meter is the No. 3 team in Class 2A, while Ballard is the No. 5 team in Class 3A. "I'm very proud of the guys," said Centennial coach Mark Hey. "It was a great … [Read more...] about Jags get walk-off, inside-the-park homer from Reed, win twice at Prange Classic

Regional softball pairings announced: Jaguars earn top seed, Ankeny hits road

June 27, 2025 by Dan Holm

The Class 5A regional softball pairings have been announced by the Iowa Girls' High School Athletic Union. Third-ranked Ankeny Centennial (22-8) is the top seed in Region 3 and will host Urbandale (7-18) or Des Moines North (0-10) in a regional semifinal on Saturday, July 12 at 7 p.m. No. 14 Cedar Rapids Kennedy (17-15) will host Waterloo West (12-18) in … [Read more...] about Regional softball pairings announced: Jaguars earn top seed, Ankeny hits road

‘You don’t like losses, but we’ll regroup’: Jags fall to Waukee NW, drop out of first

June 27, 2025 by Dan Holm

Ankeny Centennial's perch atop the CIML Conference baseball standings only lasted about 14 hours. After moving into sole possession of first place with a doubleheader sweep over visiting Ankeny on Wednesday night, the ninth-ranked Jaguars were back on their home field Thursday morning for a showdown against No. 6 Waukee Northwest, which gave coach Jeremy … [Read more...] about ‘You don’t like losses, but we’ll regroup’: Jags fall to Waukee NW, drop out of first

‘That’s a good squad’: Red-hot Wolves roll past Centennial for 18th straight victory

June 26, 2025 by Dan Holm

The Ankeny Centennial softball team entered Thursday's showdown against visiting Waukee Northwest as one of the hottest squads in the state. Unfortunately, the Jaguars' opponent came into the morning contest even hotter. Top-ranked Northwest extended its winning streak to 18 games with a convincing 8-0 victory over No. 4 Centennial, which lost for the … [Read more...] about ‘That’s a good squad’: Red-hot Wolves roll past Centennial for 18th straight victory

‘We just find ways to win’: Dramatic rally in 7th allows Centennial to sweep Hawks

June 26, 2025 by Dan Holm

Isaac Bruhl hesitated only briefly as he rounded third base. The Ankeny Centennial senior raced home from second on a fielder's choice to cap a dramatic four-run rally in the bottom of the seventh inning, giving the ninth-ranked Jaguars a 5-4 win over visiting Ankeny and a sweep of a CIML Conference baseball doubleheader on Wednesday. "That was … [Read more...] about ‘We just find ways to win’: Dramatic rally in 7th allows Centennial to sweep Hawks

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