On Wednesday, the Ankeny Centennial baseball team played a doubleheader against Dowling Catholic that featured strong pitching performances by both squads, resulting in a total of just nine runs being scored. Thursday's twinbill against visiting Fort Dodge was pretty much the exact opposite. With both pitching staffs depleted after playing four games … [Read more...] about Centennial, Fort Dodge combine for 47 runs in doubleheader split
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Centennial baseball team falls twice to Dowling in matchup of top-5 teams
Some strong pitching performances lifted the Dowling Catholic baseball team to a doubleheader sweep on Wednesday at Ankeny Centennial, snapping the third-ranked Jaguars' seven-game winning streak. The No. 5 Maroons rallied for a 4-2 victory in eight innings in the opener. They then completed the sweep with a 2-1 win in the nightcap. "They just played a … [Read more...] about Centennial baseball team falls twice to Dowling in matchup of top-5 teams
Kaiser earns pair of victories as Jaguars sweep twinbill against Dowling
The Ankeny Centennial softball team overcame a 4-3 deficit in both games to sweep a doubleheader against visiting Dowling Catholic on Wednesday. The Jaguars posted a 9-5 victory in the opener, then completed the sweep with a 7-4 triumph in the nightcap. They improved to 5-1 in the CIML Central Conference and 10-5 overall, while the Maroons' records … [Read more...] about Kaiser earns pair of victories as Jaguars sweep twinbill against Dowling
Gates’ walk-off single gives Centennial sweep over Little Cyclones
Ankeny Centennial baseball coach Mark Hey didn't mind that both games of Monday's doubleheader against visiting Ames turned out to be nailbiters. The third-ranked Jaguars held off a late Ames rally to post a 5-3 victory in the opener, then completed a sweep with a 2-1 walk-off win in the nightcap. "They were very close games," said Hey. "But it's nice … [Read more...] about Gates’ walk-off single gives Centennial sweep over Little Cyclones
Meyer homers, Garland hits slam in Jaguars’ sweep over Ames
The Ankeny Centennial softball team pounded out 25 hits en route to a doubleheader sweep over visiting Ames on Monday. The Jaguars posted a 15-4 victory in six innings in the opener, then completed the sweep with an 11-6 triumph in the nightcap. "We finally hit the ball solid all night long," said Centennial coach Brett Delaney. The Jaguars, who … [Read more...] about Meyer homers, Garland hits slam in Jaguars’ sweep over Ames
Red-hot Jaguars sweep Ottumwa, extend winning streak to 5 games
The Ankeny Centennial baseball squad might be one of the hottest squads in the state. The Jaguars got a masterful pitching performance from Trey Morris in a 1-0 victory at Ottumwa in the first game of a doubleheader on Friday. They then completed a sweep with a 17-3 triumph in the nightcap, which saw Centennial end the contest with a 10-run sixth … [Read more...] about Red-hot Jaguars sweep Ottumwa, extend winning streak to 5 games
Jaguars finish 3-1 at ADM Invitational, improve to 6-5 overall
The Ankeny Centennial softball team went 3-1 at the ADM Invitational last weekend to raise its record to 6-5 on the season. The Jaguars split a pair of one-run games against ADM, the top-ranked team in Class 4A. They also posted wins over Winterset and Roland-Story. On Friday, Centennial used a two-run first inning to edge ADM, 2-1. Cassie Severson … [Read more...] about Jaguars finish 3-1 at ADM Invitational, improve to 6-5 overall
Centennial baseball team rolls to 15-5 victory over Knoxville
The Ankeny Centennial baseball team used a seven-run second inning to defeat visiting Knoxville, 15-5, in five innings in a non-conference game on Thursday. The eighth-ranked Jaguars pounded out 12 hits while raising their record to 7-2. Knoxville dropped to 3-9. Jackson Powell went 2-for-2 with a double and one RBI in the win. Ryan Vermeer doubled and … [Read more...] about Centennial baseball team rolls to 15-5 victory over Knoxville
Jaguars rally from 4-1 deficit to complete sweep over No. 6 Waukee
The Waukee baseball team entered Wednesday's doubleheader at Ankeny Centennial with an unblemished record. The sixth-ranked Warriors returned home with their first two losses of the season. No. 8 Centennial swept the twinbill by scores of 5-1 and 7-4 to improve to 6-2 on the season. Waukee's mark dropped to 7-2. "They're a great team. They're very … [Read more...] about Jaguars rally from 4-1 deficit to complete sweep over No. 6 Waukee
No. 1 Johnston baseball team sweeps Centennial in matchup of unbeaten foes
The Johnston baseball team showed on Monday why the Dragons are ranked No. 1 in Class 4A. Johnston rolled to a 14-3 victory over visiting Ankeny Centennial in six innings, then completed a sweep of the doubleheader with a 4-3 win in eight innings. It was the CIML Central Conference opener for both squads. "There's no doubt that right now they're the … [Read more...] about No. 1 Johnston baseball team sweeps Centennial in matchup of unbeaten foes
Jaguars split doubleheader at Johnston as Huisman tosses shutout in opener
Madi Huisman and the Ankeny Centennial softball team were ready for the start of CIML Central Conference play on Monday. Huisman tossed a six-hitter and had five strikeouts as the Jaguars posted a 2-0 victory in the first game of a doubleheader at 10th-ranked Johnston. The Dragons then won the nightcap, 10-5, to earn a split of the twinbill. "We played … [Read more...] about Jaguars split doubleheader at Johnston as Huisman tosses shutout in opener
Jaguars stay unbeaten with wins over North Polk, Davenport North
A four-run rally in the fifth inning allowed the Ankeny Centennial baseball team to defeat North Polk, 7-4, in the Tim Heggen Invitational on Saturday. The Jaguars later used a 10-run fourth inning to post an 11-1 victory over Davenport North in five innings. They raised their record to 4-0 on the season. "Those were two very good teams that we played … [Read more...] about Jaguars stay unbeaten with wins over North Polk, Davenport North
No. 8 Ottumwa softball team sweeps Centennial
After dropping a 10-1 decision in the first game of a doubleheader on Thursday at eighth-ranked Ottumwa, the Ankeny Centennial softball team was hoping to salvage a split of the twinbill. The Jaguars played much better in the nightcap, scoring three runs in the top of the fifth inning to forge a 4-4 tie. But Ottumwa answered with three runs in the bottom … [Read more...] about No. 8 Ottumwa softball team sweeps Centennial
Jaguars blank Lincoln, then erupt for 20 runs to complete sweep
The Ankeny Centennial baseball team showed on Thursday that it can win games in a variety of ways. The Jaguars opened their season by sweeping a doubleheader at Des Moines Lincoln, which had split a twinbill against Valley on Monday. In the first game, Centennial posted a 6-0 victory behind a strong pitching performance by Trey Morris, who allowed just … [Read more...] about Jaguars blank Lincoln, then erupt for 20 runs to complete sweep
Centennial softball team romps to back-to-back 13-0 victories
The Ankeny Centennial softball team has rebounded nicely from a season-opening loss. The Jaguars--who dropped a 15-5 decision in their opener at Waukee on Monday--rolled to a 13-0 win at Newton in five innings on Wednesday. They then followed with another 13-0 victory on Thursday, this time at Saydel in three innings. "We're starting to hit the ball a … [Read more...] about Centennial softball team romps to back-to-back 13-0 victories
Positive chemistry, 8 returning starters could be winning formula for Jaguars
As a chemistry teacher at Ankeny Centennial, Mark Hey knows all about the way substances interact and change. Hey also knows about the importance of chemistry on the baseball field, since he serves as the Jaguars' head coach. And thus far, he likes the way his players have interacted. "The practices have been going well," said Hey. "The weather has … [Read more...] about Positive chemistry, 8 returning starters could be winning formula for Jaguars
Centennial softball team opens season with 15-5 loss at No. 6 Waukee
The season got off to a rough start on Monday for the Ankeny Centennial softball team. The Jaguars traveled to Waukee for a matchup against the sixth-ranked Warriors, who pounded out 14 hits and rolled to a 15-5 victory in six innings. Molly Platte and Reagan Bartholomew each had a pair of doubles in the win. The duo combined to knock in seven … [Read more...] about Centennial softball team opens season with 15-5 loss at No. 6 Waukee
New Centennial softball coach to rely heavily on 10 seniors
When the Ankeny Centennial softball team opened its season on Monday at sixth-ranked Waukee, the Jaguars were able to put an experienced lineup on the field. Several veteran players are back from a team that posted a 25-16 record last year in its only season under coach Randy Schneider, who departed following the Jaguars' 9-0 loss at Indianola in a Class … [Read more...] about New Centennial softball coach to rely heavily on 10 seniors
Centennial’s Prange, Ankeny’s Agan to play baseball for Grand View
Ankeny Centennial infielder Cory Prange watched from afar as his brother, Drew, played baseball at Century Community College in Minnesota before transferring to Grand View University in Des Moines. When Cory was presented with an opportunity to play at either of those schools, he decided to stay closer to home. Prange has verbally committed to join his … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Prange, Ankeny’s Agan to play baseball for Grand View
The Gift of Life: Shirley resumes coaching career after double lung transplant
When Garland Shirley wakes up on Christmas morning, he won't need to go searching for a gift under the tree. The former Ankeny Centennial softball coach has already been given the ultimate present. The gift of life. Shirley, 46, was the recipient of a double lung transplant on Nov. 14, 2017, at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. More than 13 months … [Read more...] about The Gift of Life: Shirley resumes coaching career after double lung transplant