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Morris, Rawlings hurl back-to-back gems as Jaguars sweep Urbandale, 4-1 and 1-0

July 9, 2024 by Dan Holm

The Ankeny Centennial baseball team might have the deepest pitching staff in the state. The fifth-ranked Jaguars showed off their tremendous depth on Monday as Will Morris and Tripp Rawlings tossed back-to-back complete games in a doubleheader sweep over visiting Urbandale. Morris threw a four-hitter and had nine strikeouts to lead Centennial to a 4-1 … [Read more...] about Morris, Rawlings hurl back-to-back gems as Jaguars sweep Urbandale, 4-1 and 1-0

Sioux City North rallies for 3 runs in 7th inning to earn split against Centennial

July 8, 2024 by Dan Holm

The Ankeny Centennial baseball team had to settle for a split on Saturday against visiting Sioux City North. After fifth-ranked Centennial posted a 5-0 victory in the opener of a non-conference doubleheader, the Stars rallied for three runs in the seventh inning to earn a 4-3 win in the second game that allowed them to avoid a sweep. The Jaguars are … [Read more...] about Sioux City North rallies for 3 runs in 7th inning to earn split against Centennial

Oakie leads Jaguars to sweep at Waukee NW, but Johnston captures CIML crown

July 2, 2024 by Dan Holm

The Ankeny Centennial baseball team entered Monday's doubleheader at Waukee Northwest needing a lot of help to stay alive in the CIML Conference race. The Jaguars didn't get it. While fifth-ranked Centennial swept the No. 8 Wolves, No. 4 Johnston also swept a twinbill at Southeast Polk to wrap up the outright league crown. The Dragons improved to 18-5 … [Read more...] about Oakie leads Jaguars to sweep at Waukee NW, but Johnston captures CIML crown

Doubleday Insurance Coach of the Month: Mark Hey, Ankeny Centennial baseball

July 2, 2024 by Dan Holm

The Jaguars sweep a doubleheader at Waukee Northwest behind another strong outing from standout pitcher Joey Oakie, who had one of his last opportunities to make a big impression before the upcoming MLB draft. … [Read more...] about Doubleday Insurance Coach of the Month: Mark Hey, Ankeny Centennial baseball

Jaguars jump out to early lead, but S.E. Polk rallies for 4-3 win on walk-off HBP

June 28, 2024 by Dan Holm

The Southeast Polk baseball team overcame an early 3-0 deficit to beat visiting Ankeny Centennial, 4-3, in a CIML Conference game on Thursday. The Rams avenged a doubleheader sweep on June 6 and helped fifth-ranked Johnston move closer to the conference title. No. 4 Centennial dropped to 12-7 in the league and 22-9 overall, while Southeast Polk raised its … [Read more...] about Jaguars jump out to early lead, but S.E. Polk rallies for 4-3 win on walk-off HBP

Johnston wins showdown against Oakie, Jaguars to build lead in CIML Conference

June 25, 2024 by Dan Holm

The Johnston baseball team just finds a way to win. The two-time defending Class 4A state champions scored five runs in the fifth inning to break a 3-3 tie and went on to beat visiting Ankeny Centennial, 8-5, in a showdown for first place in the CIML Conference on Monday. The fifth-ranked Dragons got just two hits off Centennial ace Joey Oakie, but … [Read more...] about Johnston wins showdown against Oakie, Jaguars to build lead in CIML Conference

Centennial tops Davenport Assumption, Carlisle at Brent Prange Classic

June 23, 2024 by Dan Holm

The Ankeny Centennial baseball team raised its record to 21-6 on the season with a pair of victories in the Brent Prange Classic this weekend. The second-ranked Jaguars opened the tournament on Friday with an 8-4 win over Davenport Assumption, the No. 7 team in Class 3A. They then followed with a 7-2 triumph over Carlisle on Saturday. "We faced two … [Read more...] about Centennial tops Davenport Assumption, Carlisle at Brent Prange Classic

Stewart remains unbeaten, helps Jaguars earn split at No. 7 Iowa City Liberty

June 21, 2024 by Dan Holm

After being held scoreless for only the second time this season, the second-ranked Ankeny Centennial baseball team bounced back with a 7-2 victory in the second game of Thursday's non-conference doubleheader at No. 7 Iowa City Liberty. The Lightning (19-9) weathered a rain delay in the third inning to post a 4-0 win in the opener. Centennial (19-6) was … [Read more...] about Stewart remains unbeaten, helps Jaguars earn split at No. 7 Iowa City Liberty

‘He’s something special’: Oakie tosses another gem in Jaguars’ win over Dowling

June 18, 2024 by Dan Holm

It was a tale of two completely different games. The second-ranked Ankeny Centennial baseball team rolled to a 10-0 victory over visiting Dowling Catholic in five innings before the Maroons salvaged a split of Monday's doubleheader with a 10-2 win in the nightcap. "They were almost polar opposites of each other, but those games like we had in the … [Read more...] about ‘He’s something special’: Oakie tosses another gem in Jaguars’ win over Dowling

Oakie blasts homer, drives in 4 runs to lead Jaguars to 7-4 victory at Urbandale

June 14, 2024 by Dan Holm

Joey Oakie's dominance on the pitcher's mound has been well documented. But the Ankeny Centennial senior is a pretty good hitter, too. Oakie went 3-for-4 with a homer and four RBIs to lead the second-ranked Jaguars to a 7-4 victory at Urbandale on Thursday. He now leads the team with two homers and 19 RBIs. The win allowed Centennial to remain a … [Read more...] about Oakie blasts homer, drives in 4 runs to lead Jaguars to 7-4 victory at Urbandale

‘We swung the bats a lot better’: Jaguars snap out of funk to sweep No. 5 Waukee

June 13, 2024 by Dan Holm

The Ankeny Centennial baseball team couldn't have picked a better time to break out of its recent offensive funk. The second-ranked Jaguars swept a doubleheader against No. 5 Waukee on Wednesday at Centennial, allowing coach Mark Hey's team to avenge an earlier 10-4 loss and move closer to the top of the CIML Conference standings. Centennial rolled to … [Read more...] about ‘We swung the bats a lot better’: Jaguars snap out of funk to sweep No. 5 Waukee

Rawlings, Carrasco combine on 7-hitter in Centennial’s 2-1 victory at Norwalk

June 12, 2024 by Dan Holm

Tripp Rawlings and Johnathan Carrasco combined on a seven-hitter to lead the Ankeny Centennial baseball team to a 2-1 victory at Norwalk in a non-conference game on Tuesday. The second-ranked Jaguars improved to 14-4 on the season. Norwalk's record dropped to 7-10. Rawlings (3-0) racked up nine strikeouts over the first 6 1/3 innings. Carrasco recorded … [Read more...] about Rawlings, Carrasco combine on 7-hitter in Centennial’s 2-1 victory at Norwalk

No. 9 Waukee Northwest outlasts Oakie, Centennial for 3-2 victory in 8 innings

June 11, 2024 by Dan Holm

Another large crowd showed up at Ankeny Centennial on Monday night to watch one of the nation's top high school pitchers. Centennial senior Joey Oakie showed flashes of his brilliance before a throng of MLB scouts, but Tanner Jackson and the Waukee Northwest baseball team stole the spotlight. Jackson hit a solo homer off Oakie in the fourth inning, … [Read more...] about No. 9 Waukee Northwest outlasts Oakie, Centennial for 3-2 victory in 8 innings

Jaguars rally past Ames for walk-off win, then drop 5-0 decision to C.R. Kennedy

June 10, 2024 by Dan Holm

A three-run rally in the seventh inning allowed the Ankeny Centennial baseball team to beat Ames, 5-4, on Saturday at Mount Mercy University in Cedar Rapids. The fourth-ranked Jaguars won their eighth consecutive game before their winning streak then came to an end with a 5-0 loss to No. 2 Cedar Rapids Kennedy. "(The rally) just kind of came out of … [Read more...] about Jaguars rally past Ames for walk-off win, then drop 5-0 decision to C.R. Kennedy

No. 4 Centennial baseball team sweeps Rams, extends winning streak to 7 games

June 7, 2024 by Dan Holm

It's already been a good week for the Ankeny Centennial baseball team. It got even better on Thursday as the fourth-ranked Jaguars extended their winning streak to seven games by sweeping a doubleheader against visiting Southeast Polk, the No. 6 team in Class 4A. Centennial rallied for a 13-6 victory in the opener, then completed the sweep with a 10-3 … [Read more...] about No. 4 Centennial baseball team sweeps Rams, extends winning streak to 7 games

‘We needed to prove something’: Jaguars snap Johnston’s 22-game winning streak

June 4, 2024 by Dan Holm

The Ankeny Centennial baseball team ended top-ranked Johnston's 22-game winning streak on Monday night. But the No. 4 Jaguars were hardly satisfied. After posting a 5-2 victory in the first game of a CIML Conference doubleheader, Centennial completed the sweep with a 4-2 win over the Dragons in the nightcap. "I think it was important (to beat … [Read more...] about ‘We needed to prove something’: Jaguars snap Johnston’s 22-game winning streak

‘It’s a really cool honor’: Jaguars’ Oakie named Gatorade Iowa player of the year

June 4, 2024 by Dan Holm

Ankeny Centennial baseball star Joey Oakie has been named the Gatorade Iowa player of the year for 2024. The senior pitcher has helped the fourth-ranked Jaguars to a 9-2 record. He tossed a one-hitter and had 13 strikeouts to lead Centennial to a 5-2 victory over No. 1 Johnston in the opener of a CIML Conference doubleheader on Monday, snapping the … [Read more...] about ‘It’s a really cool honor’: Jaguars’ Oakie named Gatorade Iowa player of the year

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Leyton Kolln, Ankeny Centennial baseball

June 3, 2024 by Dan Holm

Senior catcher Leyton Kolln has helped the fifth-ranked Ankeny Centennial baseball team to a 7-2 record, including a 2-2 mark in the CIML Conference. He has started all nine games. Kolln is batting .357 with one home run, two doubles and seven RBIs. He will play for Northeast Community College in Norfolk, Neb., next year. Here is some inside info on … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Leyton Kolln, Ankeny Centennial baseball

Stewart, Carrasco lead way as Jaguars hand Dallas Center-Grimes its first loss

May 31, 2024 by Dan Holm

Sean Stewart recorded 10 strikeouts over the first 6 2/3 innings to lead the fifth-ranked Ankeny Centennial baseball team to an 8-3 victory at No. 4 Dallas Center-Grimes in a non-conference game on Thursday, handing the Mustangs their first loss of the season. Stewart (2-0) allowed just two earned runs on six hits before reaching his pitch limit with two … [Read more...] about Stewart, Carrasco lead way as Jaguars hand Dallas Center-Grimes its first loss

No. 5 Centennial uses 8-run 3rd inning to win nightcap, salvages split at Valley

May 30, 2024 by Dan Holm

The Ankeny Centennial baseball team earned a split of Wednesday's doubleheader at Valley with a 13-6 victory in the second game. The fifth-ranked Jaguars, who dropped a 6-5 decision in eight innings in the opener, are now 2-2 in the CIML Conference and 6-2 overall. Valley's records are 1-3 and 4-6. Centennial used an eight-run third inning to build a … [Read more...] about No. 5 Centennial uses 8-run 3rd inning to win nightcap, salvages split at Valley

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