The Ankeny Centennial softball team's march toward the all-time state home run record continued over the weekend at the Fort Dodge Invitational, where the second-ranked Jaguars blasted seven more homers and cruised to the tournament crown to extend their winning streak to 18 games. Mady Ott hit three of the homers to lead the way, two of them on Saturday. … [Read more...] about Jaguars cruise to Fort Dodge crown, move within one homer of all-time state record
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Jaguars rally past Davenport North, then complete sweep with 11-1 win in 5 innings
After falling into a 5-0 hole against visiting Davenport North on Friday, the Ankeny Centennial baseball team appeared to be in danger of dropping below the .500 mark for the first time this season. But the Jaguars didn't quit. Centennial rallied for four runs in the fifth inning and erupted for seven more in the sixth to post an 11-7 victory in the … [Read more...] about Jaguars rally past Davenport North, then complete sweep with 11-1 win in 5 innings
‘It was a great high school game’: Dragons outlast Centennial in 8 innings, 13-12
The Ankeny Centennial baseball team entered Thursday's game at Johnston with a chance to win the season series and move into a tie with the Dragons and Waukee Northwest for fourth place in the CIML Conference. In a game that featured seven lead changes and two ties, Johnston eventually outlasted the Jaguars for a 13-12 victory in eight innings. The … [Read more...] about ‘It was a great high school game’: Dragons outlast Centennial in 8 innings, 13-12
Jaguars roll past Johnston, get combined no-hitter from Spiegel, Sandholm, Sterling
The Ankeny Centennial softball team just keeps rolling along. The second-ranked Jaguars completed a sweep of their season series against Johnston with an 11-0 road victory in five innings on Thursday. They swept the three meetings against the Dragons by a combined margin of 29-2 with all of the games ending via the mercy rule. "We came out and hit the … [Read more...] about Jaguars roll past Johnston, get combined no-hitter from Spiegel, Sandholm, Sterling
‘Now everything feels right’: After crushing loss, Jaguars rout Waukee to earn split
The Ankeny Centennial baseball players didn't have any time to feel sorry for themselves. After suffering a crushing 10-9 loss in the opener of Wednesday's doubleheader at seventh-ranked Waukee, the Jaguars bounced back with a vengeance in the nightcap, pounding out 20 hits in a 14-2 victory that salvaged a split and snapped their four-game losing … [Read more...] about ‘Now everything feels right’: After crushing loss, Jaguars rout Waukee to earn split
Jaguars use miraculous rally to sweep Waukee, move into first place in CIML
After pulling off a miraculous 11-9 victory in the opener of Wednesday's doubleheader at 13th-ranked Waukee, the No. 2 Ankeny Centennial softball team used that momentum to cruise to an 11-0 win in six innings in the nightcap. The sweep allowed the Jaguars to extend their winning streak to 13 games while moving into sole possession of first place in the … [Read more...] about Jaguars use miraculous rally to sweep Waukee, move into first place in CIML
‘We’re not pushing the panic button’: Jaguars fall twice at No. 4 Pleasant Valley
After scoring a total of just three runs in its last three games, the Ankeny Centennial baseball team needs to find an offensive spark. However, Centennial coach Mark Hey said he isn't worried about the Jaguars, who dropped both ends of a non-conference doubleheader on Tuesday at fourth-ranked Pleasant Valley, 2-1 and 5-1. "We've got a tough schedule," … [Read more...] about ‘We’re not pushing the panic button’: Jaguars fall twice at No. 4 Pleasant Valley
‘It just wasn’t our night’: Jags begin busy five-day stretch with 7-1 loss at Urbandale
(Story by Stephen McDaniel) The Ankeny Centennial baseball team knew that it was going to be facing a gauntlet heading into the week. A six-run conference loss wasn't the way that the Jaguars were hoping to begin their first of eight games over a five-day stretch. Some errors, miscommunications and stranded runners burned the Jaguars as they … [Read more...] about ‘It just wasn’t our night’: Jags begin busy five-day stretch with 7-1 loss at Urbandale
Jaguars rally past Urbandale for 10-5 win, keep pace with Waukee NW in CIML race
After getting off to a slow start, the Ankeny Centennial softball team scored nine unanswered runs to post a 10-5 victory at Urbandale on Monday. The second-ranked Jaguars overcame an early 4-1 deficit with five runs in the third inning and four more in the fourth. They extended their winning streak to 11 games, while the struggling J-Hawks suffered their … [Read more...] about Jaguars rally past Urbandale for 10-5 win, keep pace with Waukee NW in CIML race
‘This is probably the best team we’ve had’: Red-hot Jags sweep Cedar Falls, Linn-Mar
The Ankeny Centennial softball team is in the midst of an historic run. The second-ranked Jaguars swept a pair of non-conference doubleheaders this weekend to extend their winning streak to 10 games while improving to 17-1 on the season. They pounded nine home runs in Saturday's twinbill against visiting Linn-Mar (Marion) to increase their state-leading … [Read more...] about ‘This is probably the best team we’ve had’: Red-hot Jags sweep Cedar Falls, Linn-Mar
‘We had some real quality at-bats’: Centennial romps to 10-1 victory at Valley
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
‘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