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A PERFECT DOZEN: Jaguars top No. 3 Dowling Catholic for 12th straight win

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After being ranked fourth in the Class 4A preseason rankings, the Ankeny Centennial baseball team got off to a slow start this season, posting a 7-9 record in its first 16 games. Since then, the Jaguars have been unbeatable. Centennial used a three-run sixth inning to beat visiting Dowling Catholic, 6-3, in a non-conference game on Friday. The Maroons … [Read more...] about A PERFECT DOZEN: Jaguars top No. 3 Dowling Catholic for 12th straight win

‘JIM’ DANDY: Lacey outduels NW’s Watts; Jaguars tie for league lead with sweep

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Catcher Nick Severson and his teammates on the Ankeny Centennial baseball squad were prepared to face one of the state's top pitchers on Wednesday. Severson hit a go-ahead triple in the fifth inning and the Jaguars went on to beat Anthony Watts and ninth-ranked Waukee Northwest, 5-4, in the first game of a doubleheader at Centennial. Watts had tossed a … [Read more...] about ‘JIM’ DANDY: Lacey outduels NW’s Watts; Jaguars tie for league lead with sweep

‘We’re really confident in ourselves’: Jaguars’ winning streak reaches 9 games

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The foundation for the Ankeny Centennial baseball team's recent success has been laid in the mornings on the practice field. Kyle Miller homered twice and the Jaguars completed a sweep of Monday's doubleheader against visiting Fort Dodge with a 10-0 victory in five innings. "We're happy with how we're playing," said Miller, who went 2-for-3 and drove … [Read more...] about ‘We’re really confident in ourselves’: Jaguars’ winning streak reaches 9 games

Jaguars roll past Davenport North, extend their winning streak to 7 games

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It was a perfect week for the Ankeny Centennial baseball team. The Jaguars extended their winning streak to seven games by defeating Davenport North, 13-3, in six innings in the Tim Heggen Classic on Saturday at Centennial. Centennial used a five-run third inning to take a 6-3 lead. After scoring two runs in the fourth, the Jaguars added five more runs … [Read more...] about Jaguars roll past Davenport North, extend their winning streak to 7 games

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Damin Churchman, Ankeny Centennial baseball

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Junior infielder Damin Churchman has helped the Ankeny Centennial baseball team to a 14-9 record, including a 10-4 mark in the CIML Iowa Conference. He is batting .500 with two home runs, six doubles and 23 RBIs. Churchman hit both of his homers during the second game of Thursday's doubleheader against visiting Marshalltown, when he went 3-for-3 and … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Damin Churchman, Ankeny Centennial baseball

Class 4A substate, 1A district baseball assignments announced by IHSAA

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The Class 4A substate baseball assignments have been announced by the Iowa High School Athletic Association. Both Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial might have to defeat a highly-ranked opponent in order to qualify for the state tournament. The 10th-ranked Hawks (13-8) have been placed in Substate 7 along with No. 5 Urbandale (17-8). Des Moines East (8-18), … [Read more...] about Class 4A substate, 1A district baseball assignments announced by IHSAA

Jaguars sweep another foe, have won 6 straight games by a 65-9 margin

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The Ankeny Centennial baseball team remains one of the hottest squads in Class 4A. The Jaguars swept a doubleheader against visiting Marshalltown on Thursday for their third sweep in the last four days. They have won six straight games and seven in a row in CIML Iowa Conference play. "They're playing well," said Centennial coach Mark Hey. "We certainly … [Read more...] about Jaguars sweep another foe, have won 6 straight games by a 65-9 margin

Jaguars blank Mason City twice, move into contention in Iowa Conference race

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With five straight wins in CIML Iowa Conference play, the Ankeny Centennial baseball team has surged into contention for the league title. The Jaguars followed up Monday's sweep over Ames by sweeping another doubleheader on Wednesday against visiting Mason City. The games were moved from Mason City to Centennial due to a wet field after heavy … [Read more...] about Jaguars blank Mason City twice, move into contention in Iowa Conference race

Jaguars sweep Ames, move into tie for 3rd place with Little Cyclones at 6-4

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Monday's hot and humid weather provided a challenge for the Ankeny Centennial baseball team. The Jaguars overcame the stifling conditions to sweep a doubleheader against visiting Ames. They posted an 8-5 victory in the opener, then completed the sweep with a 17-2 win in four innings. "It was our first real hot day of the year, and you worry about your … [Read more...] about Jaguars sweep Ames, move into tie for 3rd place with Little Cyclones at 6-4

‘It was a tough day for us’: Jaguars fall to W. Delaware, Cedar Rapids Kennedy

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The Ankeny Centennial baseball team was hoping to follow up Friday's Senior Night victory over Sioux City West with two more wins on Saturday in Cedar Rapids. Instead, the Jaguars suffered a pair of losses at Mount Mercy University. Centennial dropped a 13-7 decision to West Delaware in its opening game. The Hawks (17-6) used a 12-run fourth inning to … [Read more...] about ‘It was a tough day for us’: Jaguars fall to W. Delaware, Cedar Rapids Kennedy

Seniors lead Centennial baseball team to 9-1 victory over Sioux City West

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Seven of the seniors on the Ankeny Centennial baseball team got a chance to start Friday's Senior Night game against visiting Sioux City West. Some of them played a key role in the Jaguars' 9-1 victory in the non-conference game. Lincoln Lacey improved his record to 2-0 with a strong performance on the mound, allowing just four hits over the first six … [Read more...] about Seniors lead Centennial baseball team to 9-1 victory over Sioux City West

Stewart, Pratt shine on mound as Centennial splits twinbill against Wolves

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After dropping a 2-1 decision in the first game of Monday's doubleheader at seventh-ranked Waukee Northwest, the Ankeny Centennial baseball team needed somebody to step up in the nightcap. Junior pitcher Easton Pratt did just that. Pratt tossed a two-hitter and had 11 strikeouts as the Jaguars posted a 1-0 victory to salvage a split of the … [Read more...] about Stewart, Pratt shine on mound as Centennial splits twinbill against Wolves

Ex-Centennial standout Morris to play baseball at Northwest Missouri State

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Trey Morris' college baseball career has taken him from Iowa Falls to Fort Dodge and now to Maryville, Mo. The former Ankeny Centennial standout has committed to play for Northwest Missouri State next season. "It was a pretty tough decision," said Morris, an infielder. "I looked at a couple different schools. I really like the facilities there, and … [Read more...] about Ex-Centennial standout Morris to play baseball at Northwest Missouri State

Jaguars sweep Roosevelt, will play doubleheader Thursday at Ankeny

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Overcoming a 3-0 deficit, the Ankeny Centennial baseball team rallied for a 6-3 victory in the second game of a non-conference doubleheader on Wednesday at Des Moines Roosevelt to complete a sweep of the twinbill. The Jaguars scored two runs in the fourth inning and four more in the fifth to raise their record to 5-4 on the season. Roosevelt dropped to … [Read more...] about Jaguars sweep Roosevelt, will play doubleheader Thursday at Ankeny

Jaguars blow big lead, then use 11-run 6th inning to salvage split of twinbill

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The Fort Dodge baseball team had a huge outburst in the sixth inning of Tuesday's doubleheader against visiting Ankeny Centennial. Then the Jaguars responded with one of their own. After the Dodgers rallied for eight runs in the sixth to post a 14-12 victory in the opener, Centennial used an 11-run sixth to win the nightcap, 13-2, in six innings and … [Read more...] about Jaguars blow big lead, then use 11-run 6th inning to salvage split of twinbill

Lacey tosses perfect game, Severson follows with 4 triples in Jaguars’ sweep

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Ankeny Centennial pitcher Lincoln Lacey accomplished a rare feat during the first game of Monday's CIML Iowa Conference baseball doubleheader at Marshalltown. Teammate Nick Severson then may have topped Lacey with his performance in the second game. After Lacey threw a three-inning perfect game in the opener, Severson went 4-for-4 in the nightcap and … [Read more...] about Lacey tosses perfect game, Severson follows with 4 triples in Jaguars’ sweep

Jaguars struggle at plate while being swept at Waukee, fall to 0-3 on season

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The bats were silent on Thursday for the Ankeny Centennial baseball team. The fourth-ranked Jaguars were held to just six hits in a non-conference doubleheader at Waukee and were swept by the Warriors, 4-0 and 3-2. "Waukee's a pretty good team," said Centennial coach Mark Hey. "We saw three really outstanding pitchers for them." Waukee's Camden … [Read more...] about Jaguars struggle at plate while being swept at Waukee, fall to 0-3 on season

‘Hopefully we will learn from this loss’: Jaguars drop opener to Williamsburg

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The Ankeny Centennial baseball team rallied from a 6-1 deficit to tie it up before falling to visiting Williamsburg, 7-6, in its season opener on Tuesday. Sean Stewart homered and had two RBIs for the fourth-ranked Jaguars. Kyle Miller went 2-for-3 with an RBI and had two stolen bases. "There were some positives," said Centennial coach Mark Hey. "Ian … [Read more...] about ‘Hopefully we will learn from this loss’: Jaguars drop opener to Williamsburg

‘Pitching should be a strength’: Jaguars return several starters from 18-18 squad

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It's finally starting to feel like baseball weather. As the temperature has soared into the 90s this week, the Ankeny Centennial baseball team continues to prepare for its season opener. The Jaguars will host a non-conference game against Williamsburg on Tuesday. "So far the practices have been going well," said Centennial coach Mark Hey, whose team is … [Read more...] about ‘Pitching should be a strength’: Jaguars return several starters from 18-18 squad