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‘Exactly what I needed’: Morris tunes up for postseason with 1-hitter against Ames

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Ankeny Centennial's Trey Morris throws a pitch during the first game of Friday's doubleheader against visiting Ames. Morris tossed a one-hitter and had five strikeouts to lead the Jaguars to a 10-0 victory in five innings. (Photo by Dan Holm) A 60-pitch tuneup was just what Ankeny Centennial senior Trey Morris needed to get ready for the … [Read more...] about ‘Exactly what I needed’: Morris tunes up for postseason with 1-hitter against Ames

Dowling’s misfortune allows Hawks to earn No. 1 seed, bye into substate final

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Ankeny coach Joe Balvanz (middle) watches from the dugout during the Hawks' doubleheader sweep over Ankeny Centennial on July 1 at Principal Park. (Photo by Drue Wolfe) The Ankeny baseball team will only have to win one game to qualify for this year's state tournament. However, the third-ranked Hawks will also have to overcome an eight-day layoff to … [Read more...] about Dowling’s misfortune allows Hawks to earn No. 1 seed, bye into substate final

KKKKKKlug tosses 7-hitter as Centennial earns split against No. 7 Dragons

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Ankeny Centennial pitcher Sam Klug celebrates with catcher Ella Schulz after recording a strikeout during the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader against visiting Johnston. Klug tossed a seven-hitter and had six strikeouts as the Jaguars posted a 6-3 victory to salvage a split of the twinbill. (Photo by Drue Wolfe) Sam Klug gave the Ankeny Centennial … [Read more...] about KKKKKKlug tosses 7-hitter as Centennial earns split against No. 7 Dragons

Jaguars fall to .500 mark after being swept by Johnston for second time

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Ankeny Centennial second baseman Tate Williams makes a leaping catch while rightfielder Dylan DeAngelo looks on during the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader against visiting Johnston. (Photo by Drue Wolfe) Time is running out on the Ankeny Centennial baseball team. The 10th-ranked Jaguars were swept by No. 2 Johnston for the second time this … [Read more...] about Jaguars fall to .500 mark after being swept by Johnston for second time