The Ankeny Centennial baseball team used a seven-run third inning to roll to a 10-1 victory at Valley on Thursday. The Jaguars' outburst knocked out Valley starter and Nebraska recruit Colton Roemmich, who allowed five runs--three of them earned--on three hits in two-plus innings. "As a team we had some real quality at-bats against Roemmich, who is an … [Read more...] about ‘We had some real quality at-bats’: Centennial romps to 10-1 victory at Valley
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‘We came in here with a lot of confidence’: Jaguars rout Valley in CIML showdown
(Story by Stephen McDaniel) The Ankeny Centennial softball team has been on a major hot streak since suffering its first and only loss of the season against Waukee Northwest on June 4. Not even the third-ranked Valley Tigers could derail the No. 2 Jaguars from the tear they’ve been on in their current six-game winning streak. Centennial mashed four … [Read more...] about ‘We came in here with a lot of confidence’: Jaguars rout Valley in CIML showdown
Hatfield, Jaguars continue their recent home run binge in 14-2 win at North Polk
Even with Jordyn Kennedy out of the lineup for Tuesday's non-conference game, the Ankeny Centennial softball team continued its home run binge. Mylie Hatfield blasted two homers, her teammates combined for three more, and the second-ranked Jaguars cruised to a 14-2 victory in four innings at North Polk, the No. 9 team in Class 4A. "We were very … [Read more...] about Hatfield, Jaguars continue their recent home run binge in 14-2 win at North Polk
‘You just have to be mentally tough’: Jags rebound from walk-off loss with 10-1 win
(Story by Stephen McDaniel) The Ankeny Centennial baseball team watched the Dowling Catholic dugout pour onto the field after the Maroons ended the first game of Monday’s doubleheader with a walk-off single. The Jaguars simply left that game in the rear view and focused on getting the win back in the second matchup. A five-RBI night for Brekken … [Read more...] about ‘You just have to be mentally tough’: Jags rebound from walk-off loss with 10-1 win
Jaguars pound out 8 homers, 4 of them by Hatfield, in sweep over Dowling Catholic
The ball was flying off the bats of the Ankeny Centennial softball players on Monday night. The second-ranked Jaguars pounded out eight home runs in a doubleheader sweep at No. 12 Dowling Catholic. They posted a 9-2 win in the opener before routing the Maroons, 14-0, in four innings in the second game. Centennial now leads the entire state with 26 home … [Read more...] about Jaguars pound out 8 homers, 4 of them by Hatfield, in sweep over Dowling Catholic
Jags beat Ames, then rout C.R. Kennedy behind Kennedy’s big game at plate
It didn't take long for the Ankeny Centennial softball team to bounce back from its first loss of the season. Less than 24 hours after dropping a 6-5 decision to top-ranked Waukee Northwest on Thursday, No. 2 Centennial recorded a pair of shutout victories in the Jaguar Invitational on Friday. Coach Brett Delaney's team posted a 6-0 win over Ames, then … [Read more...] about Jags beat Ames, then rout C.R. Kennedy behind Kennedy’s big game at plate
‘Northwest is a really good team’: Wolves never trail, sweep twinbill at Centennial
The Ankeny Centennial baseball team entered Friday's doubleheader against visiting Waukee Northwest on a four-game winning streak and was one of five squads within a game of first place in the CIML Conference. Unfortunately, the Jaguars never held a lead while dropping both games of the twinbill. Northwest rolled to an 8-2 win in the opener and then held … [Read more...] about ‘Northwest is a really good team’: Wolves never trail, sweep twinbill at Centennial
‘We showed that we can hang’: Jaguars’ late rally falls short vs. No. 1 Waukee NW
Thursday's matchup between the top two softball teams in Class 5A lived up to the hype. Top-ranked and defending state champion Waukee Northwest traveled to Ankeny Centennial for a showdown against the No. 2 Jaguars, who entered the day owning sole possession of first place in the CIML Conference. The two squads were slated to play a doubleheader, but … [Read more...] about ‘We showed that we can hang’: Jaguars’ late rally falls short vs. No. 1 Waukee NW
‘It was a great team effort!’: Centennial girls sweep Rams, take over CIML lead
The second-ranked Ankeny Centennial softball team moved into sole possession of first place in the CIML Conference by sweeping a doubleheader on Wednesday at No. 5 Southeast Polk. The Jaguars posted a 5-3 victory in the opener, then completed the sweep with a 7-3 win. They are now 6-0 in the conference and 7-0 overall, while Southeast Polk's records … [Read more...] about ‘It was a great team effort!’: Centennial girls sweep Rams, take over CIML lead
‘There were a lot of heroes’: Jags outlast S.E. Polk in 11 innings to complete sweep
Will Nesler hit an RBI triple in the 11th inning to drive in the go-ahead run as the Ankeny Centennial baseball team completed a sweep of Wednesday's doubleheader at Southeast Polk with a 4-3 victory. The Jaguars overcame a 3-0 deficit by holding Southeast Polk scoreless over the final nine innings. "There were a lot of heroes," said Centennial coach … [Read more...] about ‘There were a lot of heroes’: Jags outlast S.E. Polk in 11 innings to complete sweep
Centennial softball team blasts 5 home runs, rolls to 16-3 victory over Hawkettes
(Story by Stephen McDaniel) Ankeny Centennial will be a tough softball team to beat at any point this season, and a young Ankeny squad ran into its crosstown rival at a bad time. The second-ranked Jaguars saw the ball crystal clear from the plate and racked up 15 hits from 10 different batters in a 16-3 victory in four innings in their first matchup of … [Read more...] about Centennial softball team blasts 5 home runs, rolls to 16-3 victory over Hawkettes
‘We were very patient and disciplined’: Jaguars pull away late for 11-4 rivalry win
(Story by Stephen McDaniel) The Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial baseball teams were locked in a close battle in their first meeting of the season. Then the Jaguars just pulled away at the end. Centennial scored eight combined runs in the fourth and fifth innings to bust things open as the Jaguars secured an 11-4 victory over the visiting Hawks in a … [Read more...] about ‘We were very patient and disciplined’: Jaguars pull away late for 11-4 rivalry win
Centennial holds off Dragons’ 7th-inning rally to earn split after dropping opener
The Ankeny Centennial baseball team held on for a 6-5 victory against visiting Johnston to salvage a split of Thursday's CIML Conference doubleheader. After the Jaguars scored three runs in the sixth inning to build a 6-0 lead, Johnston then rallied for five runs in the seventh before Trae Houser came in and shut the door to earn a save. "Johnston made … [Read more...] about Centennial holds off Dragons’ 7th-inning rally to earn split after dropping opener
‘We have so much talent on this team’: Jaguars sweep Johnston to stay unbeaten
(Story by Stephen McDaniel) One of the scariest things about the Ankeny Centennial softball team is that the Jaguars aren’t just returning plenty of high-end talent from a year ago. It’s that they have a loaded roster from top to bottom. The second-ranked Jaguars got key contributions from several different players during their first CIML Conference … [Read more...] about ‘We have so much talent on this team’: Jaguars sweep Johnston to stay unbeaten
‘We certainly faced a villain tonight’: Waukee’s Moore shuts down Centennial
The Ankeny Centennial baseball team ran into one of the top pitchers in the CIML Conference in its league opener on Wednesday. Waukee got a strong outing from righthander Brayden Moore to post a 2-1 victory at Centennial. The Iowa Central recruit tossed a four-hitter and had four strikeouts. "He's one of the better pitchers in the area and has … [Read more...] about ‘We certainly faced a villain tonight’: Waukee’s Moore shuts down Centennial
‘I felt really good tonight’: Sandholm hurls one-hit gem, leads Jaguars past Waukee
It took nearly two years, but Ankeny Centennial pitcher Lauren Sandholm finally got some revenge against the Waukee softball team. Sandholm tossed a one-hitter and had 10 strikeouts to lead the second-ranked Jaguars to a 6-0 victory over visiting Waukee in their CIML Conference opener on Wednesday. The junior had not faced the Warriors since the end of … [Read more...] about ‘I felt really good tonight’: Sandholm hurls one-hit gem, leads Jaguars past Waukee
Jaguars beat Roosevelt again, will host Waukee in CIML opener on Wednesday
The hitters on the Ankeny Centennial baseball team struggled against Des Moines Roosevelt starter Joey Ahrens on Tuesday night. Fortunately for Centennial, Ahrens wasn't able to pitch a complete game. The senior allowed just one run on three hits and had five strikeouts over the first four innings. But he was replaced after throwing 82 pitches, and the … [Read more...] about Jaguars beat Roosevelt again, will host Waukee in CIML opener on Wednesday
Jaguars defeat Bettendorf at Herkelman Invite before falling to Iowa City High, 2-1
The Ankeny Centennial baseball team split a pair of games on Saturday in the Herkelman Invitational at Mount Mercy College in Cedar Rapids. The Jaguars posted a 7-3 victory over Bettendorf before dropping a 2-1 decision to Iowa City High for their first loss of the season. "I'm really happy with the way the guys are playing right now," said Centennial … [Read more...] about Jaguars defeat Bettendorf at Herkelman Invite before falling to Iowa City High, 2-1
‘We got some great pitching’: Miller fans 10, leads Jags past Dallas Center-Grimes
A four-run fifth inning lifted the Ankeny Centennial baseball team to a 5-4 victory at Dallas Center-Grimes in a non-conference game on Thursday. The Mustangs held a 1-0 lead before Cade Newman hit a two-run single to spark Centennial's rally. The Jaguars later extended the margin to 5-2 on an RBI single by Will Nesler in the sixth. Dallas … [Read more...] about ‘We got some great pitching’: Miller fans 10, leads Jags past Dallas Center-Grimes
Hatfield homers on first pitch, Sandholm tosses gem as Jaguars roll past Norwalk
(Story by Dom Tornabane) The Ankeny Centennial softball team opened its season in dominant fashion on Wednesday night. The second-ranked Jaguars rolled to an 8-0 victory in six innings over visiting Norwalk, the No. 7 team in Class 4A. Newcomer Mylie Hatfield played a key role in the win, and so did the return of pitcher Lauren Sandholm. After … [Read more...] about Hatfield homers on first pitch, Sandholm tosses gem as Jaguars roll past Norwalk