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Jaguars beat Roosevelt again, will host Waukee in CIML opener on Wednesday

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The hitters on the Ankeny Centennial baseball team struggled against Des Moines Roosevelt starter Joey Ahrens on Tuesday night. Fortunately for Centennial, Ahrens wasn't able to pitch a complete game. The senior allowed just one run on three hits and had five strikeouts over the first four innings. But he was replaced after throwing 82 pitches, and the … [Read more...] about Jaguars beat Roosevelt again, will host Waukee in CIML opener on Wednesday

Jaguars defeat Bettendorf at Herkelman Invite before falling to Iowa City High, 2-1

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The Ankeny Centennial baseball team split a pair of games on Saturday in the Herkelman Invitational at Mount Mercy College in Cedar Rapids. The Jaguars posted a 7-3 victory over Bettendorf before dropping a 2-1 decision to Iowa City High for their first loss of the season. "I'm really happy with the way the guys are playing right now," said Centennial … [Read more...] about Jaguars defeat Bettendorf at Herkelman Invite before falling to Iowa City High, 2-1

‘We got some great pitching’: Miller fans 10, leads Jags past Dallas Center-Grimes

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A four-run fifth inning lifted the Ankeny Centennial baseball team to a 5-4 victory at Dallas Center-Grimes in a non-conference game on Thursday. The Mustangs held a 1-0 lead before Cade Newman hit a two-run single to spark Centennial's rally. The Jaguars later extended the margin to 5-2 on an RBI single by Will Nesler in the sixth. Dallas … [Read more...] about ‘We got some great pitching’: Miller fans 10, leads Jags past Dallas Center-Grimes

Experienced Jags return 2-way standout Morris, 4 other all-conference players

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The fortunes of the Ankeny Centennial baseball team will revolve heavily around one of the state's best two-way players. Senior third baseman and pitcher Will Morris is one of seven returning starters from last year's squad that posted a 24-14 record. As a junior, he was one of 16 players from around the state named to the 2025 Super Team by the Iowa High … [Read more...] about Experienced Jags return 2-way standout Morris, 4 other all-conference players

‘Lake Land feels like the right place’: Jags’ Starr commits to play for Illinois JUCO

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Ankeny Centennial pitcher and infielder Elijah Starr has committed to play baseball next year at Lake Land College in Mattoon, Ill. Starr picked the Lakers after looking at a variety of schools. "It was most definitely a tough decision," said Starr. "I had my decision narrowed down to Lake Land, Dodge City in Kansas, and Dakota County in Minnesota. All … [Read more...] about ‘Lake Land feels like the right place’: Jags’ Starr commits to play for Illinois JUCO

Centennial all-stater Morris headed to Iowa Central as two-way baseball player

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Ankeny Centennial baseball standout Will Morris has decided to follow in the footsteps of his older brother. Morris, a pitcher and third baseman, has verbally committed to play for Iowa Central Community College in Fort Dodge. His brother, Trey, started his college career at Ellsworth Community College, then spent his sophomore year at Iowa Central before … [Read more...] about Centennial all-stater Morris headed to Iowa Central as two-way baseball player

Jags’ Morris named to 2025 Super Team; Bollwinkel lands spot on 4A 2nd team

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Ankeny Centennial standouts Will Morris and Kohen Bollwinkel have earned all-state honors from the Iowa High School Baseball Coaches Association. Morris, a junior third baseman, was one of 16 players named to the 2025 Super Team. Senior outfielder Drew Owen of North Polk was also selected to the squad. Bollwinkel, a senior outfielder, received … [Read more...] about Jags’ Morris named to 2025 Super Team; Bollwinkel lands spot on 4A 2nd team

Centennial’s Bollwinkel, Morris joined by Ankeny’s Vos on all-conference first team

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The Ankeny Centennial baseball duo of Kohen Bollwinkel and Will Morris has been named to the CIML Conference first team along with Ankeny standout Kinnick Vos. The all-conference teams were selected by a vote of the league's coaches. Morris, a junior infielder, was a unanimous pick. He helped the Jaguars to a 24-14 record. Morris led the team with a … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Bollwinkel, Morris joined by Ankeny’s Vos on all-conference first team

SUBSTATE SHOCKER: Linn-Mar cruises to 16-1 victory over No. 9 Jaguars in 6 innings

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(Story by Stephen McDaniel) When it comes to postseason baseball, all it takes is one team to get hot at the right moment to end another squad’s season. Ninth-ranked Ankeny Centennial was hoping that it could reach a Class 4A substate final at No. 6 Iowa City Liberty and potentially advance to the state tournament for the first time in program … [Read more...] about SUBSTATE SHOCKER: Linn-Mar cruises to 16-1 victory over No. 9 Jaguars in 6 innings

Jaguars romp past Marshalltown in 6 innings, will host Linn-Mar on Monday

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(Story by Stephen McDaniel) After three innings, the Ankeny Centennial baseball team found itself clinging to a one-run lead over visiting Marshalltown on Saturday. Then the Jaguars slammed the door shut. Ninth-ranked Centennial piled on nine runs in the next three innings to bring the Class 4A substate quarterfinal to an early end with an 11-1 … [Read more...] about Jaguars romp past Marshalltown in 6 innings, will host Linn-Mar on Monday

Jaguars close out regular season by splitting doubleheader against Waukee

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Darin Severs tossed another gem as the Ankeny Centennial baseball team posted a 9-2 victory over visiting Waukee to salvage a split of Tuesday's make-up CIML Conference doubleheader. The 10th-ranked Warriors won the opener, 6-4, in 10 innings. That game was resumed on Tuesday after being suspended due to rain on June 18. No. 9 Centennial finished the … [Read more...] about Jaguars close out regular season by splitting doubleheader against Waukee

After losing on walk-off blast in 8th inning, Jaguars rally past Urbandale to earn split

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Ankeny Centennial's lineup proved to be double trouble for the Urbandale baseball team on Monday night. The ninth-ranked Jaguars pounded out eight doubles among their 18 hits and posted a 10-5 road victory in the second game of a CIML Conference doubleheader, allowing them to salvage a split of the twinbill. Urbandale won the opener, 7-6, on Trey … [Read more...] about After losing on walk-off blast in 8th inning, Jaguars rally past Urbandale to earn split

Jaguars snap brief two-game skid with doubleheader sweep at Sioux City North

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The Ankeny Centennial baseball team stepped out of CIML Conference play on Saturday and swept a non-conference doubleheader at Sioux City North. The ninth-ranked Jaguars posted an 8-4 victory in the first game, then completed the sweep with a 13-3 win. They improved to 21-11 on the season, while North's record fell to 27-11. Centennial used a five-run … [Read more...] about Jaguars snap brief two-game skid with doubleheader sweep at Sioux City North

Valley baseball team defeats Jaguars, moves into 3-way tie atop conference

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The Valley baseball team moved into a tie for first place in the CIML Conference with an 8-1 victory at ninth-ranked Ankeny Centennial on Thursday. The Tigers' win, coupled with a loss by third-ranked Waukee Northwest to No. 5 Johnston, created a three-way tie atop the conference. They are now 14-8 in the league and 20-12 overall. Waukee Northwest also … [Read more...] about Valley baseball team defeats Jaguars, moves into 3-way tie atop conference

‘It was a tough one to lose’: Jaguars fall at Dowling on throwing error in 9th inning

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The Ankeny Centennial baseball team entered Wednesday's contest at Dowling Catholic with an 8-3 record and a seven-game winning streak in one-run decisions. The ninth-ranked Jaguars have demonstrated an ability to win close games, but this was one that got away from them. Dowling scored the winning run on an error in the bottom of the ninth inning to … [Read more...] about ‘It was a tough one to lose’: Jaguars fall at Dowling on throwing error in 9th inning

Severs shines on Senior Night, tosses 3-hit gem to lead Jaguars to win over Norwalk

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Darin Severs overcame a rocky start to remain unbeaten and the ninth-ranked Ankeny Centennial baseball team celebrated its Senior Night with an 8-2 victory over visiting Norwalk in a non-conference game on Monday. After giving up two runs in the first inning, one of which was unearned, Severs went on to toss a three-hitter. He walked three and had six … [Read more...] about Severs shines on Senior Night, tosses 3-hit gem to lead Jaguars to win over Norwalk

S.E. Polk boys use 5-run 3rd inning to win make-up contest against Jaguars

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The Southeast Polk baseball team batted around in the third inning and went on to beat ninth-ranked Ankeny Centennial, 9-4, in a CIML Conference make-up game on Saturday at Pleasant Hill. Kaden Hills hit a three-run triple to ignite the Rams' five-run inning that erased Centennial's early 2-1 lead. Noah Trexel followed with an RBI single off Colton Arndt … [Read more...] about S.E. Polk boys use 5-run 3rd inning to win make-up contest against Jaguars

Jags get walk-off, inside-the-park homer from Reed, win twice at Prange Classic

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The Ankeny Centennial baseball team defeated a pair of ranked opponents in the Brent Prange Classic on Friday. The ninth-ranked Jaguars posted 3-2 wins over Van Meter and Ballard (Huxley). Van Meter is the No. 3 team in Class 2A, while Ballard is the No. 5 team in Class 3A. "I'm very proud of the guys," said Centennial coach Mark Hey. "It was a great … [Read more...] about Jags get walk-off, inside-the-park homer from Reed, win twice at Prange Classic

‘You don’t like losses, but we’ll regroup’: Jags fall to Waukee NW, drop out of first

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Ankeny Centennial's perch atop the CIML Conference baseball standings only lasted about 14 hours. After moving into sole possession of first place with a doubleheader sweep over visiting Ankeny on Wednesday night, the ninth-ranked Jaguars were back on their home field Thursday morning for a showdown against No. 6 Waukee Northwest, which gave coach Jeremy … [Read more...] about ‘You don’t like losses, but we’ll regroup’: Jags fall to Waukee NW, drop out of first