The scoreboard operator was kept pretty busy on Wednesday at the Ames High School baseball field. Ninth-ranked Ankeny Centennial erupted for 42 runs in a CIML Central Conference doubleheader sweep over the Little Cyclones. The Jaguars rolled to a 25-1 victory in four innings in the opener, then completed the sweep with a 17-6 win in five innings. "It … [Read more...] about Centennial erupts for 42 runs in pair of lopsided wins over Little Cyclones
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‘It was big’: Jaguars hold off No. 1 Johnston in nightcap, snap 3-game skid
Ankeny Centennial's Keaton Gray injured his throwing arm during Monday's doubleheader against the top-ranked Johnston baseball team. The junior infielder was still able to turn a game-ending double play to give the No. 9 Jaguars a 4-3 victory in the nightcap, allowing them to earn a split of the twinbill after visiting Johnston won the opener, 12-1, in … [Read more...] about ‘It was big’: Jaguars hold off No. 1 Johnston in nightcap, snap 3-game skid
Meador, Neils throw complete games, but Centennial falls twice to J-Hawks
Josh Meador and Logan Neils each pitched a complete game for the Ankeny Centennial baseball team on Thursday. Unfortunately, Urbandale's pitching--especially that of junior Ty Langenberg--was just a little bit better. The 10th-ranked J-Hawks got a one-hitter from Langenberg in the first game and went on to sweep a doubleheader against No. 8 Centennial, … [Read more...] about Meador, Neils throw complete games, but Centennial falls twice to J-Hawks
The Trey and Tyler Show: Jaguars sweep Ankeny with back-to-back shutouts
The crosstown rivalry never gets old for Ankeny Centennial junior Trey Morris. "It's always fun to beat (Ankeny)--in every sport," said Morris. Morris and fellow righthander Tyler Heinzerling threw back-to-back shutouts on Monday as the eighth-ranked Jaguars swept a CIML Central Conference baseball doubleheader at Ankeny, 4-0 and 5-0. The Hawks entered … [Read more...] about The Trey and Tyler Show: Jaguars sweep Ankeny with back-to-back shutouts
Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Derek Boike, Centennial baseball
Senior outfielder Derek Boike has helped the Ankeny Centennial baseball team to a No. 3 ranking in Class 4A. Boike is batting .353 with three doubles and six RBIs. He is tied for the team lead in stolen bases with seven. Here is some inside info on Boike: Congratulations on an outstanding season thus far. What has been the highlight for … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Derek Boike, Centennial baseball
Centennial, Fort Dodge combine for 47 runs in doubleheader split
On Wednesday, the Ankeny Centennial baseball team played a doubleheader against Dowling Catholic that featured strong pitching performances by both squads, resulting in a total of just nine runs being scored. Thursday's twinbill against visiting Fort Dodge was pretty much the exact opposite. With both pitching staffs depleted after playing four games … [Read more...] about Centennial, Fort Dodge combine for 47 runs in doubleheader split
Centennial baseball team falls twice to Dowling in matchup of top-5 teams
Some strong pitching performances lifted the Dowling Catholic baseball team to a doubleheader sweep on Wednesday at Ankeny Centennial, snapping the third-ranked Jaguars' seven-game winning streak. The No. 5 Maroons rallied for a 4-2 victory in eight innings in the opener. They then completed the sweep with a 2-1 win in the nightcap. "They just played a … [Read more...] about Centennial baseball team falls twice to Dowling in matchup of top-5 teams
Gates’ walk-off single gives Centennial sweep over Little Cyclones
Ankeny Centennial baseball coach Mark Hey didn't mind that both games of Monday's doubleheader against visiting Ames turned out to be nailbiters. The third-ranked Jaguars held off a late Ames rally to post a 5-3 victory in the opener, then completed a sweep with a 2-1 walk-off win in the nightcap. "They were very close games," said Hey. "But it's nice … [Read more...] about Gates’ walk-off single gives Centennial sweep over Little Cyclones
Red-hot Jaguars sweep Ottumwa, extend winning streak to 5 games
The Ankeny Centennial baseball squad might be one of the hottest squads in the state. The Jaguars got a masterful pitching performance from Trey Morris in a 1-0 victory at Ottumwa in the first game of a doubleheader on Friday. They then completed a sweep with a 17-3 triumph in the nightcap, which saw Centennial end the contest with a 10-run sixth … [Read more...] about Red-hot Jaguars sweep Ottumwa, extend winning streak to 5 games
Centennial baseball team rolls to 15-5 victory over Knoxville
The Ankeny Centennial baseball team used a seven-run second inning to defeat visiting Knoxville, 15-5, in five innings in a non-conference game on Thursday. The eighth-ranked Jaguars pounded out 12 hits while raising their record to 7-2. Knoxville dropped to 3-9. Jackson Powell went 2-for-2 with a double and one RBI in the win. Ryan Vermeer doubled and … [Read more...] about Centennial baseball team rolls to 15-5 victory over Knoxville
Jaguars rally from 4-1 deficit to complete sweep over No. 6 Waukee
The Waukee baseball team entered Wednesday's doubleheader at Ankeny Centennial with an unblemished record. The sixth-ranked Warriors returned home with their first two losses of the season. No. 8 Centennial swept the twinbill by scores of 5-1 and 7-4 to improve to 6-2 on the season. Waukee's mark dropped to 7-2. "They're a great team. They're very … [Read more...] about Jaguars rally from 4-1 deficit to complete sweep over No. 6 Waukee
No. 1 Johnston baseball team sweeps Centennial in matchup of unbeaten foes
The Johnston baseball team showed on Monday why the Dragons are ranked No. 1 in Class 4A. Johnston rolled to a 14-3 victory over visiting Ankeny Centennial in six innings, then completed a sweep of the doubleheader with a 4-3 win in eight innings. It was the CIML Central Conference opener for both squads. "There's no doubt that right now they're the … [Read more...] about No. 1 Johnston baseball team sweeps Centennial in matchup of unbeaten foes
Jaguars stay unbeaten with wins over North Polk, Davenport North
A four-run rally in the fifth inning allowed the Ankeny Centennial baseball team to defeat North Polk, 7-4, in the Tim Heggen Invitational on Saturday. The Jaguars later used a 10-run fourth inning to post an 11-1 victory over Davenport North in five innings. They raised their record to 4-0 on the season. "Those were two very good teams that we played … [Read more...] about Jaguars stay unbeaten with wins over North Polk, Davenport North
Jaguars blank Lincoln, then erupt for 20 runs to complete sweep
The Ankeny Centennial baseball team showed on Thursday that it can win games in a variety of ways. The Jaguars opened their season by sweeping a doubleheader at Des Moines Lincoln, which had split a twinbill against Valley on Monday. In the first game, Centennial posted a 6-0 victory behind a strong pitching performance by Trey Morris, who allowed just … [Read more...] about Jaguars blank Lincoln, then erupt for 20 runs to complete sweep
Positive chemistry, 8 returning starters could be winning formula for Jaguars
As a chemistry teacher at Ankeny Centennial, Mark Hey knows all about the way substances interact and change. Hey also knows about the importance of chemistry on the baseball field, since he serves as the Jaguars' head coach. And thus far, he likes the way his players have interacted. "The practices have been going well," said Hey. "The weather has … [Read more...] about Positive chemistry, 8 returning starters could be winning formula for Jaguars
Centennial’s Prange, Ankeny’s Agan to play baseball for Grand View
Ankeny Centennial infielder Cory Prange watched from afar as his brother, Drew, played baseball at Century Community College in Minnesota before transferring to Grand View University in Des Moines. When Cory was presented with an opportunity to play at either of those schools, he decided to stay closer to home. Prange has verbally committed to join his … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Prange, Ankeny’s Agan to play baseball for Grand View
Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Joel Hyler, Ankeny Centennial baseball
Senior Joel Hyler helped the Ankeny Centennial baseball team to a 21-19 record this season. He batted .429 with four stolen bases, scored eight runs and knocked in three more. Hyler was a rare four-sport athlete during high school. He also competed in cross country, swimming and track. Here is some inside info on Hyler: Which of your four sports was … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Joel Hyler, Ankeny Centennial baseball
Ankeny’s Maifeld, Centennial’s Vermeer named to Central Conference first team
Heading into the 2018 baseball season, Ankeny senior Jayden Maifeld was already established as one of the state's top pitchers. Sophomore Ryan Vermeer of Ankeny Centennial didn't have a reputation to match Maifeld's, but he quickly developed into one of the CIML's top catchers. Both Maifeld and Vermeer have been named to the CIML Central Conference … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Maifeld, Centennial’s Vermeer named to Central Conference first team
Blimpie Sub of the Week: Alex Greiner, Ankeny Centennial baseball
Alex Greiner of the Ankeny Centennial baseball team is the Ankeny Fanatic Sub of the Week sponsored by Blimpie. Greiner helped the Jaguars to a 21-19 record this season. The sophomore lefthander compiled a 4-1 mark on the mound with a 1.78 ERA. Greiner got the start in Monday's Class 4A substate semifinal at 10th-ranked Valley. He received a … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Alex Greiner, Ankeny Centennial baseball
Jaguars’ late rally falls short; Valley advances to substate final
A dramatic rally in the seventh inning put the Ankeny Centennial baseball team in position to pull off an upset at 10th-ranked Valley on Monday. However, the Jaguars couldn't complete the comeback. Centennial scored two runs with two outs to tie the game before Valley's Jevon Mason hit a walk-off single in the bottom of the inning to give the Tigers a … [Read more...] about Jaguars’ late rally falls short; Valley advances to substate final