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
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Dowling’s misfortune allows Hawks to earn No. 1 seed, bye into substate final
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
Jaguars fall to .500 mark after being swept by Johnston for second time
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
Blimpie Sub of the Week: Dane Churchman, Ankeny Centennial baseball
Dane Churchman of the Ankeny Centennial baseball team is the Ankeny Fanatic Sub of the Week sponsored by Blimpie. He will receive a free meal. (Photo by Dan Holm) Senior Dane Churchman is a member of the Ankeny Centennial baseball team. He has helped the 10th-ranked Jaguars to an 11-9 record. Churchman has compiled a 3-0 mark on the mound with a 0.94 … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Dane Churchman, Ankeny Centennial baseball
Trey bien: Morris, Hansen shine on mound as Centennial splits at Waukee
Ankeny Centennial's Avery Gates swings at a pitch during the first game of Monday's doubleheader at Waukee. The Jaguars dropped a 2-0 decision in the opener before posting a 6-4 win in the nightcap. (Photo by Dan Holm) Two ranked baseball teams fighting to stay at or above the .500 mark collided on Monday at Waukee. The doubleheader resulted in a … [Read more...] about Trey bien: Morris, Hansen shine on mound as Centennial splits at Waukee