Damin Churchman and the Ankeny Centennial baseball team are on a roll. Churchman helped the Jaguars to a sweep of a CIML Iowa Conference doubleheader on Monday at Fort Dodge. He scored three times in a 5-4 victory in eight innings in the opener, then earned the win on the mound in the nightcap as Centennial completed the sweep with a 12-6 triumph. The … [Read more...] about Jaguars sweep Fort Dodge, move into 2nd-place tie in CIML Iowa Conference
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Jaguars keep North winless by rolling to a pair of three-inning victories
The struggling Des Moines North softball team is due for a break. However, Thursday's non-conference doubleheader at Ankeny Centennial wasn't what the Polar Bears needed. The 11th-ranked Jaguars cruised to a pair of three-inning victories over their winless opponent. They posted a 14-0 triumph in the opener, then completed the sweep with a 21-0 … [Read more...] about Jaguars keep North winless by rolling to a pair of three-inning victories
Centennial baseball team erupts for 30 runs in victory over Polar Bears
Thursday's non-conference game against visiting Des Moines North provided an opportunity for Ankeny Centennial baseball coach Mark Hey to go deep into his bench. Even if the contest lasted just four innings. The Jaguars exploded for 17 runs in the first inning and then added 13 more in the second to post a 30-0 victory. It was the most lopsided win in … [Read more...] about Centennial baseball team erupts for 30 runs in victory over Polar Bears
Jaguars hold on for 11-10 victory despite 6 errors, earn split against Mason City
The Ankeny Centennial baseball team held off a late rally by visiting Mason City to earn a split of Wednesday's doubleheader. The Jaguars scored six runs in the first inning and four more in the third to build an 11-3 lead in the nightcap after dropping an 8-4 decision in the opener. The Mohawks rallied for three runs in the fourth, one in the sixth and … [Read more...] about Jaguars hold on for 11-10 victory despite 6 errors, earn split against Mason City
Jaguars romp past Mason City twice, stay in thick of CIML Iowa Conference race
Brett Delaney celebrated his birthday on Wednesday with a pair of run-rule victories. His 11th-ranked Ankeny Centennial softball team rolled to a 13-1 win over visiting Mason City in three innings, then completed a sweep of the doubleheader with a 13-3 triumph in five innings. The Jaguars extended their winning streak to five games. "The girls played … [Read more...] about Jaguars romp past Mason City twice, stay in thick of CIML Iowa Conference race
Jaguars improve to 6-0 in one-run games with walk-off win over Carlisle
The Ankeny Centennial softball team continues to play well under pressure. Lauren Solis scored the winning run in the bottom of the eighth inning to give the 11th-ranked Jaguars a 5-4 victory over visiting Carlisle in a non-conference game on Tuesday. Carlisle is the No. 4 team in Class 4A. Centennial is now 2-0 in extra innings and 6-0 in one-run … [Read more...] about Jaguars improve to 6-0 in one-run games with walk-off win over Carlisle
Oakie, Churchman combine for 20 K’s as Jaguars roll to pair of wins at Ames
It's hard for a team to build some confidence when it's struggling to win games. That's why Monday's doubleheader at Ames may have been a turning point for the Ankeny Centennial baseball team. The Jaguars won both games of the CIML Iowa Conference twinbill for only their second sweep of the season. They posted a 5-0 victory in the opener, then followed … [Read more...] about Oakie, Churchman combine for 20 K’s as Jaguars roll to pair of wins at Ames
Centennial girls sweep Ames behind complete games from Klug, Fisher
Ankeny Centennial pitcher Sam Klug racked up 16 strikeouts in a 10-inning softball game on Monday night. Fellow senior Maggie Fisher had just two in another complete game, but she was equally effective. The 11th-ranked Jaguars got a pair of outstanding pitching performances en route to a doubleheader sweep at Ames. They posted a 6-4 victory in 10 … [Read more...] about Centennial girls sweep Ames behind complete games from Klug, Fisher
Jaguars top Muscatine behind Miller’s strong relief effort, 6 extra-base hits
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
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