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Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Gabriel Monosmith, Ankeny Centennial baseball

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Senior outfielder Gabriel Monosmith has helped the Ankeny Centennial baseball team to an 18-15 record. Monosmith is batting .313 with one home run, seven doubles and 20 RBIs. He has struck out only five times in 83 at-bats. Here is some inside info on Monosmith: Have you been happy with your season thus far? That’s a tough question. Honestly, I … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Gabriel Monosmith, Ankeny Centennial baseball

Jaguars win seesaw battle at Mason City, move into 2nd-place tie with Mohawks

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The Ankeny Centennial baseball team needed a sweep on Monday in order to earn a second-place finish in the CIML Iowa Conference. The Jaguars are well on their way to getting it. Centennial posted an 8-6 victory in the first game of a doubleheader at Mason City, moving into a tie for second place with the Mohawks. The Jaguars then built a 5-0 lead in … [Read more...] about Jaguars win seesaw battle at Mason City, move into 2nd-place tie with Mohawks

‘The boys just kept battling’: Jaguars score 3 runs in 7th to complete sweep

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A dramatic rally kept the Ankeny Centennial baseball team alive for a second-place finish in the CIML Iowa Conference. The Jaguars scored three runs in the bottom of the seventh inning to defeat visiting Ames, 8-7, and complete a sweep of a doubleheader on Wednesday. Nick Severson hit a sacrifice fly to center field to cap the rally. "The boys just … [Read more...] about ‘The boys just kept battling’: Jaguars score 3 runs in 7th to complete sweep

Jaguars fall to No. 1 Pleasant Valley in 9 innings at Prange Classic

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The Ankeny Centennial baseball team nearly knocked off the state's No. 1 squad on Saturday. The Jaguars used a six-run first inning to build a 7-3 lead over Pleasant Valley in the Brent Prange Classic at Saydel. But the Spartans scored two runs in the fifth and two more in the seventh to force extra innings. After both teams scored twice in the eighth … [Read more...] about Jaguars fall to No. 1 Pleasant Valley in 9 innings at Prange Classic

Kyle Miller’s huge night sparks Centennial baseball team to sweep over Bobcats

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Ankeny Centennial pitcher Kyle Miller didn't need a lot of run support during the first game of Wednesday's baseball doubleheader against visiting Marshalltown. The sophomore made sure that he had plenty anyway. Miller helped his own cause with a huge game at the plate, going 4-for-4 with five RBIs. All four of his hits went for extra bases--he slugged … [Read more...] about Kyle Miller’s huge night sparks Centennial baseball team to sweep over Bobcats

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Andrew Tilton, Ankeny Centennial baseball

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Senior Andrew Tilton has helped the Ankeny Centennial baseball team to a 13-11 record. He is batting .200 with one RBI. Tilton has made five appearances on the mound, including one start. He has compiled a 2-0 mark with a 2.88 ERA. "Andrew has filled several key roles for us this year: relief pitcher, starting pitcher, and he has started at third … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Andrew Tilton, Ankeny Centennial baseball

Jaguars sweep Fort Dodge, move into 2nd-place tie in CIML Iowa Conference

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Damin Churchman and the Ankeny Centennial baseball team are on a roll. Churchman helped the Jaguars to a sweep of a CIML Iowa Conference doubleheader on Monday at Fort Dodge. He scored three times in a 5-4 victory in eight innings in the opener, then earned the win on the mound in the nightcap as Centennial completed the sweep with a 12-6 triumph. The … [Read more...] about Jaguars sweep Fort Dodge, move into 2nd-place tie in CIML Iowa Conference

Centennial baseball team erupts for 30 runs in victory over Polar Bears

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Thursday's non-conference game against visiting Des Moines North provided an opportunity for Ankeny Centennial baseball coach Mark Hey to go deep into his bench. Even if the contest lasted just four innings. The Jaguars exploded for 17 runs in the first inning and then added 13 more in the second to post a 30-0 victory. It was the most lopsided win in … [Read more...] about Centennial baseball team erupts for 30 runs in victory over Polar Bears

Jaguars hold on for 11-10 victory despite 6 errors, earn split against Mason City

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The Ankeny Centennial baseball team held off a late rally by visiting Mason City to earn a split of Wednesday's doubleheader. The Jaguars scored six runs in the first inning and four more in the third to build an 11-3 lead in the nightcap after dropping an 8-4 decision in the opener. The Mohawks rallied for three runs in the fourth, one in the sixth and … [Read more...] about Jaguars hold on for 11-10 victory despite 6 errors, earn split against Mason City

Oakie, Churchman combine for 20 K’s as Jaguars roll to pair of wins at Ames

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It's hard for a team to build some confidence when it's struggling to win games. That's why Monday's doubleheader at Ames may have been a turning point for the Ankeny Centennial baseball team. The Jaguars won both games of the CIML Iowa Conference twinbill for only their second sweep of the season. They posted a 5-0 victory in the opener, then followed … [Read more...] about Oakie, Churchman combine for 20 K’s as Jaguars roll to pair of wins at Ames

Jaguars top Muscatine behind Miller’s strong relief effort, 6 extra-base hits

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The Ankeny Centennial baseball team picked up one win on Saturday at the Cedar Rapids Kennedy Invitational and nearly got another one. After posting a 12-5 victory over Muscatine at Mount Mercy University, the Jaguars built a 4-0 lead against Kennedy before the host Cougars rallied for three runs in the fourth inning and three more in the fifth to defeat … [Read more...] about Jaguars top Muscatine behind Miller’s strong relief effort, 6 extra-base hits

Churchman, Oakie blast homers in Jaguars’ 11-3 victory at Knoxville

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The Ankeny Centennial baseball team bounced back from a doubleheader loss to Ankeny with an 11-3 victory at Knoxville in a non-conference game on Thursday. Damin Churchman and Joey Oakie each hit a home run in the win. Those were the Jaguars' first two homers of the season. Oakie went 2-for-4 and drove in two runs, while Gabe Murphy went 2-for-4 and … [Read more...] about Churchman, Oakie blast homers in Jaguars’ 11-3 victory at Knoxville

Jaguars split twinbill at Marshalltown, will host Ankeny on Wednesday

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Two baseball teams trying to find some consistency split a CIML Iowa Conference doubleheader on Monday at Marshalltown. Ankeny Centennial posted a 12-8 victory in the opener. The host Bobcats then answered with a 10-8 win in the nightcap. "It was very sloppy," said Centennial coach Mark Hey. "There were a lot of walks and a lot of errors on both … [Read more...] about Jaguars split twinbill at Marshalltown, will host Ankeny on Wednesday

Centennial hits 5 doubles in 12-2 victory over North Polk at Heggen Invitational

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The Ankeny Centennial baseball team has been working hard on taking an extra base when the opportunity presents itself. On Saturday, the Jaguars did just that during a 12-2 victory over North Polk in five innings at the Tim Heggen Invitational. They had 12 hits in the game, including five doubles. "Most of them weren't doubles off the wall," said … [Read more...] about Centennial hits 5 doubles in 12-2 victory over North Polk at Heggen Invitational

No. 2 Urbandale builds big lead, holds on for 12-5 victory over Jaguars

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The Ankeny Centennial baseball team dropped a 12-5 decision to second-ranked Urbandale in a non-conference game on Friday at Centennial. The J-Hawks jumped out to a 4-0 lead in the first inning. They added three runs in the second, one in the third and four more in the fifth to build a 12-1 advantage before Centennial scored three times in the bottom of … [Read more...] about No. 2 Urbandale builds big lead, holds on for 12-5 victory over Jaguars

Jaguars get their bats going, sweep doubleheader against Roosevelt

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After a rough start to the season, the Ankeny Centennial baseball team seems to have found a groove. The Jaguars improved their record to 3-4 by sweeping a non-conference doubleheader against visiting Des Moines Roosevelt on Wednesday. They posted a 12-2 victory in six innings in the opener, then completed the sweep with a 7-3 triumph. "We swung the … [Read more...] about Jaguars get their bats going, sweep doubleheader against Roosevelt

Jaguars earn their first win of the season during split against Fort Dodge

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The Ankeny Centennial baseball team split a doubleheader against visiting Fort Dodge in the CIML Iowa Conference opener for both squads on Tuesday. The Jaguars won the opener, 4-3, for their first win of the season. Fort Dodge then won the nightcap, 5-3. Easton Miller went 3-for-4 and scored two runs for Centennial (1-4) in the first game. Joey Oakie … [Read more...] about Jaguars earn their first win of the season during split against Fort Dodge

Johnston’s Pemble tosses no-hit gem in 10-0 victory over Centennial

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A trip to Johnston probably wasn't what the Ankeny Centennial baseball team needed after being swept in a season-opening doubleheader on Monday at Ottumwa. The defending Class 4A state champion Dragons got a no-hitter from junior Jake Pemble and rolled to a 10-0 victory over Centennial on Wednesday in six innings. Pemble walked one and had eight … [Read more...] about Johnston’s Pemble tosses no-hit gem in 10-0 victory over Centennial

Centennial struggles at the plate, drops both games to open season at Ottumwa

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On the opening night of the high school baseball season, Ankeny Centennial allowed just three total runs in a non-conference doubleheader on Monday at Ottumwa. Somehow, the Jaguars lost both games. Ottumwa posted a 2-1 victory in the first game in walk-off fashion, then completed the sweep with a 1-0 triumph in the nightcap. Centennial had just three … [Read more...] about Centennial struggles at the plate, drops both games to open season at Ottumwa