Ella Schulz watched from behind home plate as her teammate, second baseman Anna Christiansen, fielded a ground ball and threw to first for the final out of Tuesday's Class 5A regional final. The two juniors then raced toward each other and embraced as the Ankeny Centennial softball team advanced to the state tournament for the first time ever with a 10-5 … [Read more...] about ‘It’s the best feeling ever’: Jaguars earn trip to Fort Dodge, will play No. 4 Waukee
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Blimpie Sub of the Week: Eliot Alberhasky, Ankeny Centennial baseball
Junior Eliot Alberhasky is a member of the eighth-ranked Ankeny Centennial baseball team. He helped the Jaguars to a 14-12 record this season. Alberhasky compiled a 2-2 mark on the mound with a 4.85 ERA. He limited opposing batters to a .178 average. Alberhasky posted wins over Marshalltown on June 19 and Valley on June 26. He allowed no earned runs … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Eliot Alberhasky, Ankeny Centennial baseball
Jaguars outslug Urbandale, advance to state for first time in school history
Many of the Ankeny Centennial softball players have been dreaming of playing in the state tournament their whole lives. Lizzy Klunder thought she was dreaming again on Tuesday night. Klunder hit a two-run homer to break a 1-1 tie and later added an RBI single to lead the sixth-ranked Jaguars to a 10-5 victory over visiting CIML rival Urbandale in a … [Read more...] about Jaguars outslug Urbandale, advance to state for first time in school history
‘I love those guys with all my heart’: Centennial seniors bow out with 5-3 loss
The Ankeny Centennial baseball team tried to keep its season alive with a dramatic seventh-inning rally. Trailing 5-2 against visiting Des Moines Roosevelt in a Class 4A substate semifinal on Monday, the eighth-ranked Jaguars loaded the bases with one out against Roughriders reliever Will Armstrong. "I was so proud of our guys," said Centennial coach … [Read more...] about ‘I love those guys with all my heart’: Centennial seniors bow out with 5-3 loss
Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Ella Schulz, Ankeny Centennial softball
Junior catcher Ella Schulz went 2-for-3 with a double and one RBI to help the sixth-ranked Ankeny Centennial softball team to a 12-2 victory over visiting Cedar Falls in six innings in a Class 5A regional semifinal on Saturday. The Jaguars (20-8) will host Urbandale (10-17) in the regional final on Tuesday at 7 p.m. Schulz is now batting .546 and leads … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Ella Schulz, Ankeny Centennial softball
S.E. Polk overcomes Johnson’s monster game, ends Hawkettes’ season at 19-11
The Ankeny softball team had the right batter at the plate on Saturday with the Hawkettes' season on the line. Trailing by three runs on its home field, 14th-ranked Ankeny loaded the bases with two outs in the seventh inning against Southeast Polk in a Class 5A regional semifinal. Stepping into the batter's box was Marina Carter, the Hawkettes' junior … [Read more...] about S.E. Polk overcomes Johnson’s monster game, ends Hawkettes’ season at 19-11
Jaguars erupt for 8 runs in 5th inning, roll past Cedar Falls in regional semifinal
The Ankeny Centennial softball team is just one win away from a trip to Fort Dodge. The sixth-ranked Jaguars erupted for eight runs in the fifth inning to break a 2-2 tie and went on to defeat visiting Cedar Falls, 12-2, in six innings in a Class 5A regional semifinal on Saturday. Centennial (20-8) will host CIML rival Urbandale (10-17) in the regional … [Read more...] about Jaguars erupt for 8 runs in 5th inning, roll past Cedar Falls in regional semifinal
Morris mows down Ottumwa; Jaguars will host semifinal against Roosevelt next
It took only two batters for the Ottumwa baseball team to jump out to an early lead in Friday's Class 4A substate game at Ankeny Centennial. If the Bulldogs thought they had solved Centennial pitcher Trey Morris, they were wrong. Morris recovered after a shaky start and tossed a three-hitter to lead the eighth-ranked Jaguars to a 5-1 victory. He racked … [Read more...] about Morris mows down Ottumwa; Jaguars will host semifinal against Roosevelt next
TREY-MENDOUS!
Trey Morris tossed a three-hitter and had 14 strikeouts to lead the eighth-ranked Ankeny Centennial baseball team to a 5-1 victory over visiting Ottumwa in the opening round of a Class 4A substate tournament on Friday. Morris allowed an RBI double by Mitch Wood in the first inning, but then struck out the next six batters and retired 11 in a row before … [Read more...] about TREY-MENDOUS!
Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Ryan Vermeer, Ankeny Centennial baseball
Senior catcher Ryan Vermeer has helped the 10th-ranked Ankeny Centennial baseball team to a 13-11 record. He went 3-for-5 with a double and two RBIs as the Jaguars closed out the regular season on Friday by sweeping a doubleheader against visiting Ames. Vermeer, who is batting .194 with three doubles and nine RBIs, is a two-time all-conference first-team … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Ryan Vermeer, Ankeny Centennial baseball
No. 6 Jaguars celebrate Senior Night sweep with tears of joy–and sadness
There were tears of joy on Friday night at the Ankeny Centennial softball field. Tears of sadness flowed, too. The sixth-ranked Jaguars celebrated their Senior Night with a doubleheader sweep over visiting Ames. They posted a 4-3 victory in eight innings in the opener, then completed the sweep with a 10-3 triumph. Afterwards, the team's six seniors … [Read more...] about No. 6 Jaguars celebrate Senior Night sweep with tears of joy–and sadness
Central Bank Athlete of the Month: Kennedee Jones, Centennial senior
‘Exactly what I needed’: Morris tunes up for postseason with 1-hitter against Ames
A 60-pitch tuneup was just what Ankeny Centennial senior Trey Morris needed to get ready for the postseason. Morris tossed a one-hitter and had five strikeouts to lead the 10th-ranked Jaguars to a 10-0 victory over visiting Ames in five innings in the first game of a CIML baseball doubleheader on Friday. He also went 2-for-2 at the plate and drove in two … [Read more...] about ‘Exactly what I needed’: Morris tunes up for postseason with 1-hitter against Ames
Dowling’s misfortune allows Hawks to earn No. 1 seed, bye into substate final
The Ankeny baseball team will only have to win one game to qualify for this year's state tournament. However, the third-ranked Hawks will also have to overcome an eight-day layoff to earn a return trip to Principal Park. Ankeny (15-7) has been awarded the No. 1 seed in Class 4A Substate 8 after top-ranked Dowling Catholic was forced to cancel the rest … [Read more...] about Dowling’s misfortune allows Hawks to earn No. 1 seed, bye into substate final
KKKKKKlug tosses 7-hitter as Centennial earns split against No. 7 Dragons
Sam Klug gave the Ankeny Centennial softball team a much-needed lift on Wednesday. The junior pitcher tossed a seven-hitter to lead the fifth-ranked Jaguars to a 6-3 victory over No. 7 Johnston in the second game of a doubleheader at Centennial. She walked one and had six strikeouts while raising her record to 4-2. Klug's win allowed Centennial to earn … [Read more...] about KKKKKKlug tosses 7-hitter as Centennial earns split against No. 7 Dragons
Jaguars fall to .500 mark after being swept by Johnston for second time
Time is running out on the Ankeny Centennial baseball team. The 10th-ranked Jaguars were swept by No. 2 Johnston for the second time this season on Wednesday at Centennial. The Dragons posted 9-6 and 6-1 victories to extend their winning streak to seven games while raising their record to 17-3. Centennial, meanwhile, dropped to 11-11 after getting off … [Read more...] about Jaguars fall to .500 mark after being swept by Johnston for second time
Jaguars blank Roland-Story, will host rematch against Johnston Wednesday
The Ankeny Centennial softball team pounded out 16 hits and rolled to a 9-0 victory at Roland-Story in a non-conference game on Tuesday. The fifth-ranked Jaguars, who bounced back from a doubleheader loss at No. 2 Waukee on Monday, improved to 16-7 on the season. Roland-Story dropped to 8-8. Centennial took a 2-0 lead in the first inning, then added … [Read more...] about Jaguars blank Roland-Story, will host rematch against Johnston Wednesday
Blimpie Sub of the Week: Dane Churchman, Ankeny Centennial baseball
Senior Dane Churchman is a member of the Ankeny Centennial baseball team. He has helped the 10th-ranked Jaguars to an 11-9 record. Churchman has compiled a 3-0 mark on the mound with a 0.94 ERA. He has racked up 18 strikeouts while limiting opposing hitters to a .235 average. "Dane is what we call a grinder," said Centennial coach Mark Hey. "He gets … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Dane Churchman, Ankeny Centennial baseball
Trey bien: Morris, Hansen shine on mound as Centennial splits at Waukee
Two ranked baseball teams fighting to stay at or above the .500 mark collided on Monday at Waukee. The doubleheader resulted in a split. Ninth-ranked Waukee posted a 2-0 victory in the opener before No. 10 Ankeny Centennial bounced back with a 6-4 win in the nightcap. The Jaguars (11-9) turned in some outstanding pitching performances in both … [Read more...] about Trey bien: Morris, Hansen shine on mound as Centennial splits at Waukee
‘We weren’t quite ready to play’: No. 5 Jaguars get swept by No. 2 Waukee
For the first time this season, the Ankeny Centennial softball team dropped both ends of a doubleheader on Monday. The fifth-ranked Jaguars were swept at No. 2 Waukee, 4-0 and 13-5. The Warriors (18-2) rebounded after being swept themselves by No. 6 Valley on Thursday. Centennial (15-7) had played nine previous twinbills this season, sweeping six of … [Read more...] about ‘We weren’t quite ready to play’: No. 5 Jaguars get swept by No. 2 Waukee