Ankeny Centennial baseball standout Emerson Alberhasky is looking forward to being reunited with Cole Grider, who is now a freshman on the Wartburg College squad. Alberhasky has verbally committed to join the Knights' program next year. "I can't wait to team up with Cole again, and I think a few guys from Valley might join me as well here soon," said … [Read more...] about ‘I like how determined they are to win’: Alberhasky to join Grider at Wartburg
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‘It truly is a dream come true’: Oakie earns spot on 2023 18U National Team
Ankeny Centennial baseball star Joey Oakie calls it a dream come true. The senior pitcher has been named to the 20-man roster for the 2023 18U National Team following the conclusion of the 18U National Team Training Camp in San Juan Capistrano, Calif. The team has already traveled to Taipei, Taiwan to compete in the World Baseball Softball Confederation … [Read more...] about ‘It truly is a dream come true’: Oakie earns spot on 2023 18U National Team
‘It just felt like home!’: Centennial’s Stewart to play baseball at Iowa Central
Ankeny Centennial senior Sean Stewart has made his college plans. "I am blessed to announce my commitment to play baseball at Iowa Central!" Stewart tweeted on Monday. "Thank you to all my teammates and coaches who helped me along the way. Go Tritons" Stewart said he looked at several other junior colleges around Iowa and the bordering states before … [Read more...] about ‘It just felt like home!’: Centennial’s Stewart to play baseball at Iowa Central
Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Easton Miller, Ankeny Centennial baseball
Senior outfielder Easton Miller helped the Ankeny Centennial baseball team to a 30-8 record this season. He batted .330 with 18 RBIs and led the Jaguars with three home runs. Miller was named to the Class 4A all-state second team by the Iowa High School Baseball Coaches Association. He was also selected to the CIML Conference second team and to the Class … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Easton Miller, Ankeny Centennial baseball
Oakie named to All-State Super Team, selected captain of Class 4A squad
Ankeny Centennial junior pitcher Joey Oakie has received a pair of honors from the Iowa High School Baseball Coaches Association. Oakie, an Iowa recruit, was one of 16 players from across Iowa to be named to the 2023 All-State Super Team. He was also selected the captain of the Class 4A all-state team. Oakie compiled a 7-3 record with a 1.13 ERA and 91 … [Read more...] about Oakie named to All-State Super Team, selected captain of Class 4A squad