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Sioux City North rallies for 3 runs in 7th inning to earn split against Centennial

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The Ankeny Centennial baseball team had to settle for a split on Saturday against visiting Sioux City North. After fifth-ranked Centennial posted a 5-0 victory in the opener of a non-conference doubleheader, the Stars rallied for three runs in the seventh inning to earn a 4-3 win in the second game that allowed them to avoid a sweep. The Jaguars are … [Read more...] about Sioux City North rallies for 3 runs in 7th inning to earn split against Centennial

Kennedy, Ott hit back-to-back blasts in Centennial’s 6-2 victory at Fort Dodge

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Jordyn Kennedy and Mady Ott hit back-to-back home runs in the first inning and the sixth-ranked Ankeny Centennial softball team went on to post a 6-2 victory at Fort Dodge in a non-conference game on Wednesday. The Jaguars snapped a three-game losing skid while improving their record to 25-8. Fort Dodge, the No. 4 team in Class 4A, dropped to … [Read more...] about Kennedy, Ott hit back-to-back blasts in Centennial’s 6-2 victory at Fort Dodge

Oakie leads Jaguars to sweep at Waukee NW, but Johnston captures CIML crown

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The Ankeny Centennial baseball team entered Monday's doubleheader at Waukee Northwest needing a lot of help to stay alive in the CIML Conference race. The Jaguars didn't get it. While fifth-ranked Centennial swept the No. 8 Wolves, No. 4 Johnston also swept a twinbill at Southeast Polk to wrap up the outright league crown. The Dragons improved to 18-5 … [Read more...] about Oakie leads Jaguars to sweep at Waukee NW, but Johnston captures CIML crown

Centennial softball team falls to Indianola, Norwalk at Dallas Center-Grimes Invite

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Stepping out of conference play, the Ankeny Centennial softball team faced two opponents on Friday at the Dallas Center-Grimes Invitational and suffered a pair of losses. The fourth-ranked Jaguars opened the tournament by dropping an 8-6 decision to Indianola in a seesaw battle. They later fell to Norwalk, 4-1. "We'll be all right," said Centennial … [Read more...] about Centennial softball team falls to Indianola, Norwalk at Dallas Center-Grimes Invite

Jaguars jump out to early lead, but S.E. Polk rallies for 4-3 win on walk-off HBP

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The Southeast Polk baseball team overcame an early 3-0 deficit to beat visiting Ankeny Centennial, 4-3, in a CIML Conference game on Thursday. The Rams avenged a doubleheader sweep on June 6 and helped fifth-ranked Johnston move closer to the conference title. No. 4 Centennial dropped to 12-7 in the league and 22-9 overall, while Southeast Polk raised its … [Read more...] about Jaguars jump out to early lead, but S.E. Polk rallies for 4-3 win on walk-off HBP

Johnston wins showdown against Oakie, Jaguars to build lead in CIML Conference

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The Johnston baseball team just finds a way to win. The two-time defending Class 4A state champions scored five runs in the fifth inning to break a 3-3 tie and went on to beat visiting Ankeny Centennial, 8-5, in a showdown for first place in the CIML Conference on Monday. The fifth-ranked Dragons got just two hits off Centennial ace Joey Oakie, but … [Read more...] about Johnston wins showdown against Oakie, Jaguars to build lead in CIML Conference

Sandholm, Boyle combine on no-hitter; Ott, Wills hit homers in Jaguars’ victory

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The Ankeny Centennial softball team erupted for six runs in the first inning and went on to post a 10-0 victory at Interstate 35 (Truro) in a non-conference game on Monday. Lauren Sandholm (10-3) and Cora Boyle combined on a no-hitter as top-ranked Centennial improved to 23-5 on the season. The Jaguars won for the 14th time in their last 15 … [Read more...] about Sandholm, Boyle combine on no-hitter; Ott, Wills hit homers in Jaguars’ victory

Centennial tops Davenport Assumption, Carlisle at Brent Prange Classic

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The Ankeny Centennial baseball team raised its record to 21-6 on the season with a pair of victories in the Brent Prange Classic this weekend. The second-ranked Jaguars opened the tournament on Friday with an 8-4 win over Davenport Assumption, the No. 7 team in Class 3A. They then followed with a 7-2 triumph over Carlisle on Saturday. "We faced two … [Read more...] about Centennial tops Davenport Assumption, Carlisle at Brent Prange Classic

Boyle uses her arm, bat to lead Jaguars past Lincoln for split of doubleheader

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Friday's non-conference doubleheader at the Rails Academy & Sports Complex matched a pair of softball teams riding long winning streaks. Host Des Moines Lincoln used a four-run third inning to post a 4-2 victory over top-ranked Ankeny Centennial in the opener. The loss snapped the Jaguars' 12-game winning streak. It was the seventh consecutive win … [Read more...] about Boyle uses her arm, bat to lead Jaguars past Lincoln for split of doubleheader

Stewart remains unbeaten, helps Jaguars earn split at No. 7 Iowa City Liberty

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After being held scoreless for only the second time this season, the second-ranked Ankeny Centennial baseball team bounced back with a 7-2 victory in the second game of Thursday's non-conference doubleheader at No. 7 Iowa City Liberty. The Lightning (19-9) weathered a rain delay in the third inning to post a 4-0 win in the opener. Centennial (19-6) was … [Read more...] about Stewart remains unbeaten, helps Jaguars earn split at No. 7 Iowa City Liberty

‘He’s something special’: Oakie tosses another gem in Jaguars’ win over Dowling

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It was a tale of two completely different games. The second-ranked Ankeny Centennial baseball team rolled to a 10-0 victory over visiting Dowling Catholic in five innings before the Maroons salvaged a split of Monday's doubleheader with a 10-2 win in the nightcap. "They were almost polar opposites of each other, but those games like we had in the … [Read more...] about ‘He’s something special’: Oakie tosses another gem in Jaguars’ win over Dowling

‘Tonight was a special night’: Seniors help Jaguars to another sweep, into first place

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Just call it a perfect dozen. The Ankeny Centennial softball team extended its winning streak to 12 games with a doubleheader sweep over visiting Dowling Catholic on Monday. The fifth-ranked Jaguars posted a 10-0 victory in six innings in the opener, then followed with a 10-2 win in the nightcap. "Tonight was a special night for us," said Centennial … [Read more...] about ‘Tonight was a special night’: Seniors help Jaguars to another sweep, into first place

Oakie blasts homer, drives in 4 runs to lead Jaguars to 7-4 victory at Urbandale

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Joey Oakie's dominance on the pitcher's mound has been well documented. But the Ankeny Centennial senior is a pretty good hitter, too. Oakie went 3-for-4 with a homer and four RBIs to lead the second-ranked Jaguars to a 7-4 victory at Urbandale on Thursday. He now leads the team with two homers and 19 RBIs. The win allowed Centennial to remain a … [Read more...] about Oakie blasts homer, drives in 4 runs to lead Jaguars to 7-4 victory at Urbandale

‘We swung the bats a lot better’: Jaguars snap out of funk to sweep No. 5 Waukee

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The Ankeny Centennial baseball team couldn't have picked a better time to break out of its recent offensive funk. The second-ranked Jaguars swept a doubleheader against No. 5 Waukee on Wednesday at Centennial, allowing coach Mark Hey's team to avenge an earlier 10-4 loss and move closer to the top of the CIML Conference standings. Centennial rolled to … [Read more...] about ‘We swung the bats a lot better’: Jaguars snap out of funk to sweep No. 5 Waukee

Jaguars roll past Waukee twice, move into tie for first place in CIML Conference

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The Ankeny Centennial softball team moved into a tie for first place in the CIML Conference by sweeping a doubleheader against visiting Waukee on Wednesday. The fifth-ranked Jaguars rolled to a 10-0 victory in five innings in the opener, then completed the sweep with an 8-4 triumph. They improved to 7-1 in the conference and 15-4 overall, while No. 9 … [Read more...] about Jaguars roll past Waukee twice, move into tie for first place in CIML Conference

Rawlings, Carrasco combine on 7-hitter in Centennial’s 2-1 victory at Norwalk

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Tripp Rawlings and Johnathan Carrasco combined on a seven-hitter to lead the Ankeny Centennial baseball team to a 2-1 victory at Norwalk in a non-conference game on Tuesday. The second-ranked Jaguars improved to 14-4 on the season. Norwalk's record dropped to 7-10. Rawlings (3-0) racked up nine strikeouts over the first 6 1/3 innings. Carrasco recorded … [Read more...] about Rawlings, Carrasco combine on 7-hitter in Centennial’s 2-1 victory at Norwalk

‘We just had to find a different way’: Jaguars grind out sweep over Cedar Falls

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After pounding six home runs during a doubleheader sweep over Linn-Mar (Marion) on Saturday, the Ankeny Centennial softball team didn't rely as much on the long ball during Monday's twinbill against visiting Cedar Falls. The fourth-ranked Jaguars hit only two roundtrippers while sweeping the non-conference games by scores of 9-2 and 6-3. They improved to … [Read more...] about ‘We just had to find a different way’: Jaguars grind out sweep over Cedar Falls

No. 9 Waukee Northwest outlasts Oakie, Centennial for 3-2 victory in 8 innings

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Another large crowd showed up at Ankeny Centennial on Monday night to watch one of the nation's top high school pitchers. Centennial senior Joey Oakie showed flashes of his brilliance before a throng of MLB scouts, but Tanner Jackson and the Waukee Northwest baseball team stole the spotlight. Jackson hit a solo homer off Oakie in the fourth inning, … [Read more...] about No. 9 Waukee Northwest outlasts Oakie, Centennial for 3-2 victory in 8 innings

Jaguars rally past Ames for walk-off win, then drop 5-0 decision to C.R. Kennedy

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A three-run rally in the seventh inning allowed the Ankeny Centennial baseball team to beat Ames, 5-4, on Saturday at Mount Mercy University in Cedar Rapids. The fourth-ranked Jaguars won their eighth consecutive game before their winning streak then came to an end with a 5-0 loss to No. 2 Cedar Rapids Kennedy. "(The rally) just kind of came out of … [Read more...] about Jaguars rally past Ames for walk-off win, then drop 5-0 decision to C.R. Kennedy