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WALK-OFF MAGIC!: Churchman’s 2-run single advances Jaguars to substate final

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The Ankeny Centennial baseball team finally solved Mason City pitcher Carter Thomas. Damin Churchman hit a two-run single with one out in the bottom of the seventh inning to give the fifth-ranked Jaguars a thrilling 2-1 victory over visiting Mason City in a Class 4A substate semifinal on Monday. "My approach was just to shorten up my swing and just try … [Read more...] about WALK-OFF MAGIC!: Churchman’s 2-run single advances Jaguars to substate final

OAKKKKKKKKKKKKKKIE!: Sophomore tosses 1-hitter, fans 14 in Jaguars’ win

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Ankeny Centennial pitcher Joey Oakie put on a dazzling display Friday. The sophomore righthander tossed a one-hitter and struck out 14 of the 15 batters that he retired as the fifth-ranked Jaguars opened the baseball postseason with a 10-0 victory over visiting Fort Dodge in five innings in a Class 4A substate quarterfinal. "Props to my catcher for … [Read more...] about OAKKKKKKKKKKKKKKIE!: Sophomore tosses 1-hitter, fans 14 in Jaguars’ win

IAN THROWS A McGEM: Senior’s no-no allows Jaguars to split with S.C. North

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Ankeny Centennial pitcher Ian McGhiey got a lot of offensive support during the second game of Saturday's non-conference baseball doubleheader against visiting Sioux City North. He didn't really need it. McGhiey tossed a no-hitter and the Jaguars routed North, 17-0, in four innings to salvage a split of the twinbill. The Stars won the opener, … [Read more...] about IAN THROWS A McGEM: Senior’s no-no allows Jaguars to split with S.C. North

Centennial splits with Little Cyclones, but remains alive in conference race

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The Ankeny Centennial baseball team nearly pulled off a miraculous sweep of Wednesday's doubleheader at Ames. After rolling to a 15-0 victory in five innings in the opener, the fifth-ranked Jaguars fell behind, 10-1, in the nightcap. "I was really proud of them," Centennial coach Mark Hey said of his team's comeback. "Ames was up 10-1 and they had a … [Read more...] about Centennial splits with Little Cyclones, but remains alive in conference race

Jaguars, Hawks earn No. 2 seeds in Class 4A substate brackets from IHSAA

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Fifth-ranked Ankeny Centennial and Ankeny have both received No. 2 seeds in the Class 4A substate baseball brackets that were unveiled Tuesday by the Iowa High School Athletic Association. The Jaguars (20-10) will host fifth-seeded Fort Dodge (12-18) in a Substate 2 quarterfinal on July 8 at 7 p.m. They've won three of the four meetings against the … [Read more...] about Jaguars, Hawks earn No. 2 seeds in Class 4A substate brackets from IHSAA

After winning streak ends, Jaguars rebound with 11-1 victory over rated foe

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The Ankeny Centennial baseball team saw its 12-game winning streak come to an end on Saturday, but the Jaguars then bounced back with an 11-1 victory over Coon Rapids-Bayard in five innings in the Brent Prange Classic at Centennial. Centennial scored four runs in the first inning and two more in the fourth. After Coon Rapids-Bayard scored a run in the top … [Read more...] about After winning streak ends, Jaguars rebound with 11-1 victory over rated foe

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