A strong pitching performance by Stefan Stockwell helped the Ankeny Centennial baseball team salvage a split of a doubleheader on Thursday at Mason City. Stockwell (1-0) allowed just four hits and had seven strikeouts over the first six innings as the Jaguars posted a 4-2 victory in the nightcap. Cory Prange struck out two of the three batters he faced in … [Read more...] about Stockwell pitches gem, helps Jaguars earn split at Mason City
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Jaguars boast little experience, but Hey doesn’t see any glaring weaknesses
Casual fans of the Ankeny Centennial baseball team probably won't recognize many names on the Jaguars' roster. Centennial posted a 27-15 record last year under coach Mark Hey, but the Jaguars were hit hard by graduation. "We lost 16 seniors last year, and all 16 played a pretty significant role," said Hey. "The guys that are seniors this year have done … [Read more...] about Jaguars boast little experience, but Hey doesn’t see any glaring weaknesses
Jaguars open baseball, softball fields with sweeps over Hoover
The opening of Ankeny Centennial's new baseball and softball complex was a smashing success. The Jaguars began the 2018 season on Monday by hosting doubleheaders against Des Moines Hoover on both fields. They ended up sweeping both twinbills. "It was a nice way to open the new fields and the season," said Centennial baseball coach Mark Hey, whose team … [Read more...] about Jaguars open baseball, softball fields with sweeps over Hoover