The Ankeny Centennial baseball team picked up one win on Saturday at the Cedar Rapids Kennedy Invitational and nearly got another one. After posting a 12-5 victory over Muscatine at Mount Mercy University, the Jaguars built a 4-0 lead against Kennedy before the host Cougars rallied for three runs in the fourth inning and three more in the fifth to defeat … [Read more...] about Jaguars top Muscatine behind Miller’s strong relief effort, 6 extra-base hits
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Churchman, Oakie blast homers in Jaguars’ 11-3 victory at Knoxville
The Ankeny Centennial baseball team bounced back from a doubleheader loss to Ankeny with an 11-3 victory at Knoxville in a non-conference game on Thursday. Damin Churchman and Joey Oakie each hit a home run in the win. Those were the Jaguars' first two homers of the season. Oakie went 2-for-4 and drove in two runs, while Gabe Murphy went 2-for-4 and … [Read more...] about Churchman, Oakie blast homers in Jaguars’ 11-3 victory at Knoxville
MACK ATTACK: James’ 7th-inning triple ignites Jaguars’ rally past North Polk
A two-run rally in the seventh inning allowed the Ankeny Centennial softball team to post a 2-1 victory at North Polk on Tuesday in a non-conference matchup between rated opponents. Mackenzie James hit an RBI triple to tie the game at 1-1. She then scored the go-ahead run on a single by Sydney Morris, who went 2-for-4 in the win. Lauren Gustofson (5-0) … [Read more...] about MACK ATTACK: James’ 7th-inning triple ignites Jaguars’ rally past North Polk
Jaguars split twinbill at Marshalltown, will host Ankeny on Wednesday
Two baseball teams trying to find some consistency split a CIML Iowa Conference doubleheader on Monday at Marshalltown. Ankeny Centennial posted a 12-8 victory in the opener. The host Bobcats then answered with a 10-8 win in the nightcap. "It was very sloppy," said Centennial coach Mark Hey. "There were a lot of walks and a lot of errors on both … [Read more...] about Jaguars split twinbill at Marshalltown, will host Ankeny on Wednesday
Klug, Fisher toss back-to-back gems in Jaguars’ sweep over Marshalltown
Prior to Monday night, Lauren Gustofson had accounted for four of the Ankeny Centennial softball team's six victories in the pitching circle. Despite those numbers, the 11th-ranked Jaguars clearly have some pitching depth. Sam Klug and Maggie Fisher each tossed a complete game as Centennial swept a CIML Iowa Conference doubleheader at Marshalltown. The … [Read more...] about Klug, Fisher toss back-to-back gems in Jaguars’ sweep over Marshalltown
Centennial hits 5 doubles in 12-2 victory over North Polk at Heggen Invitational
The Ankeny Centennial baseball team has been working hard on taking an extra base when the opportunity presents itself. On Saturday, the Jaguars did just that during a 12-2 victory over North Polk in five innings at the Tim Heggen Invitational. They had 12 hits in the game, including five doubles. "Most of them weren't doubles off the wall," said … [Read more...] about Centennial hits 5 doubles in 12-2 victory over North Polk at Heggen Invitational
No. 2 Urbandale builds big lead, holds on for 12-5 victory over Jaguars
The Ankeny Centennial baseball team dropped a 12-5 decision to second-ranked Urbandale in a non-conference game on Friday at Centennial. The J-Hawks jumped out to a 4-0 lead in the first inning. They added three runs in the second, one in the third and four more in the fifth to build a 12-1 advantage before Centennial scored three times in the bottom of … [Read more...] about No. 2 Urbandale builds big lead, holds on for 12-5 victory over Jaguars
Drefke, Gustofson lead Centennial softball team to win over Roland-Story
A four-run first inning helped the Ankeny Centennial softball team to a 6-0 victory over visiting Roland-Story in a non-conference game on Thursday. The 11th-ranked Jaguars improved to 6-3 on the season. Roland-Story, the No. 7 team in Class 3A, fell to 4-1. Centennial bounced back after dropping a 10-0 decision at No. 6 Valley in six innings on … [Read more...] about Drefke, Gustofson lead Centennial softball team to win over Roland-Story
Jaguars get their bats going, sweep doubleheader against Roosevelt
After a rough start to the season, the Ankeny Centennial baseball team seems to have found a groove. The Jaguars improved their record to 3-4 by sweeping a non-conference doubleheader against visiting Des Moines Roosevelt on Wednesday. They posted a 12-2 victory in six innings in the opener, then completed the sweep with a 7-3 triumph. "We swung the … [Read more...] about Jaguars get their bats going, sweep doubleheader against Roosevelt
Jaguars to host Roland-Story after dropping 10-0 decision at Valley
The Ankeny Centennial softball team will try to regroup after running into a buzzsaw on Wednesday at Valley. The sixth-ranked Tigers rolled to a 10-0 victory over No. 11 Centennial in six innings. They improved to 6-2 on the season. Valley took a 3-0 lead in the first inning against losing pitcher Sam Klug (2-2), who was later relieved by Jadeyn Stahr … [Read more...] about Jaguars to host Roland-Story after dropping 10-0 decision at Valley
Gustofson hits, hurls Centennial to twinbill split against No. 1 Dodgers
Ankeny Centennial's Lauren Gustofson proved on Tuesday that she's a double threat on the softball diamond. She can beat opponents with her arm and her bat. Gustofson tossed a five-hitter with four strikeouts and also went 2-for-3 with a double, a home run and four RBIs to lead the 11th-ranked Jaguars to a 6-3 victory over No. 1 Fort Dodge in the second … [Read more...] about Gustofson hits, hurls Centennial to twinbill split against No. 1 Dodgers
Jaguars earn their first win of the season during split against Fort Dodge
The Ankeny Centennial baseball team split a doubleheader against visiting Fort Dodge in the CIML Iowa Conference opener for both squads on Tuesday. The Jaguars won the opener, 4-3, for their first win of the season. Fort Dodge then won the nightcap, 5-3. Easton Miller went 3-for-4 and scored two runs for Centennial (1-4) in the first game. Joey Oakie … [Read more...] about Jaguars earn their first win of the season during split against Fort Dodge
Jaguars pound out 19 hits in 10-0 win over Bettendorf, then tumble to Johnston
Saturday's Johnston Invitational showed that the Ankeny Centennial softball team could be a contender to win the Class 5A state title this season. It also showed that the 11th-ranked Jaguars are capable of being on the short end of a run-rule game. In two drastically different contests, Centennial pounded out 19 hits in a 10-0 victory over No. 12 … [Read more...] about Jaguars pound out 19 hits in 10-0 win over Bettendorf, then tumble to Johnston
Johnston’s Pemble tosses no-hit gem in 10-0 victory over Centennial
A trip to Johnston probably wasn't what the Ankeny Centennial baseball team needed after being swept in a season-opening doubleheader on Monday at Ottumwa. The defending Class 4A state champion Dragons got a no-hitter from junior Jake Pemble and rolled to a 10-0 victory over Centennial on Wednesday in six innings. Pemble walked one and had eight … [Read more...] about Johnston’s Pemble tosses no-hit gem in 10-0 victory over Centennial
Jaguars pound out 12 hits, Klug records 11 strikeouts in 9-0 win over Newton
A five-run fifth inning helped the Ankeny Centennial softball team to a 9-0 victory over Newton in its home opener on Wednesday. Sam Klug (2-0) tossed a four-hitter and had 11 strikeouts in the non-conference game. The 11th-ranked Jaguars improved to 3-0, while Newton's record dropped to 2-1. Lizzy Klunder hit a two-run single to ignite Centennial's … [Read more...] about Jaguars pound out 12 hits, Klug records 11 strikeouts in 9-0 win over Newton
Centennial struggles at the plate, drops both games to open season at Ottumwa
On the opening night of the high school baseball season, Ankeny Centennial allowed just three total runs in a non-conference doubleheader on Monday at Ottumwa. Somehow, the Jaguars lost both games. Ottumwa posted a 2-1 victory in the first game in walk-off fashion, then completed the sweep with a 1-0 triumph in the nightcap. Centennial had just three … [Read more...] about Centennial struggles at the plate, drops both games to open season at Ottumwa
‘We got tested a little bit’: Jaguars hold off Ottumwa to sweep doubleheader
The Ankeny Centennial softball team opened the season on Monday by winning a pair of games in similar fashion to sweep a non-conference doubleheader at Ottumwa. The 11th-ranked Jaguars posted a 6-5 win in the opener and a 9-8 triumph in the nightcap. In both games, Ottumwa rallied from a big deficit before Centennial held on for the victory. "It was … [Read more...] about ‘We got tested a little bit’: Jaguars hold off Ottumwa to sweep doubleheader
Inexperienced Jaguars ‘just want to improve each week’ throughout season
With only four returning starters, the Ankeny Centennial baseball team enters the season with a lot of question marks. Centennial coach Mark Hey is optimistic, though, that he'll be able to find some answers. "We have some really talented young players who have good instincts for the game," Hey said. "I think we have several pitchers who will have … [Read more...] about Inexperienced Jaguars ‘just want to improve each week’ throughout season
‘We are led by our seniors’: Centennial looks to build on last year’s success
Coming off the best season in school history, the Ankeny Centennial softball team isn't going to rest on its laurels. The Jaguars are looking to build on the success of last year's squad, which posted a 23-9 record and placed third in Class 5A in the school's first-ever state tournament appearance. "We are not taking anything for granted and working … [Read more...] about ‘We are led by our seniors’: Centennial looks to build on last year’s success
Centennial’s Fisher commits to Mustangs, will reunite with ex-teammate Jones
Another Ankeny Centennial softball pitcher has made her college plans. This one will be reuniting with a former teammate. Maggie Fisher has committed to play for Morningside University in Sioux City. She announced her decision via Twitter on Friday. "I'm so excited and so blessed to announce my commitment to further my academic and softball careers … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Fisher commits to Mustangs, will reunite with ex-teammate Jones