The Ankeny Centennial baseball team entered Friday's doubleheader against visiting Waukee Northwest on a four-game winning streak and was one of five squads within a game of first place in the CIML Conference. Unfortunately, the Jaguars never held a lead while dropping both games of the twinbill. Northwest rolled to an 8-2 win in the opener and then held … [Read more...] about ‘Northwest is a really good team’: Wolves never trail, sweep twinbill at Centennial
Summer
‘We showed that we can hang’: Jaguars’ late rally falls short vs. No. 1 Waukee NW
Thursday's matchup between the top two softball teams in Class 5A lived up to the hype. Top-ranked and defending state champion Waukee Northwest traveled to Ankeny Centennial for a showdown against the No. 2 Jaguars, who entered the day owning sole possession of first place in the CIML Conference. The two squads were slated to play a doubleheader, but … [Read more...] about ‘We showed that we can hang’: Jaguars’ late rally falls short vs. No. 1 Waukee NW
‘It was a great team effort!’: Centennial girls sweep Rams, take over CIML lead
The second-ranked Ankeny Centennial softball team moved into sole possession of first place in the CIML Conference by sweeping a doubleheader on Wednesday at No. 5 Southeast Polk. The Jaguars posted a 5-3 victory in the opener, then completed the sweep with a 7-3 win. They are now 6-0 in the conference and 7-0 overall, while Southeast Polk's records … [Read more...] about ‘It was a great team effort!’: Centennial girls sweep Rams, take over CIML lead
‘There were a lot of heroes’: Jags outlast S.E. Polk in 11 innings to complete sweep
Will Nesler hit an RBI triple in the 11th inning to drive in the go-ahead run as the Ankeny Centennial baseball team completed a sweep of Wednesday's doubleheader at Southeast Polk with a 4-3 victory. The Jaguars overcame a 3-0 deficit by holding Southeast Polk scoreless over the final nine innings. "There were a lot of heroes," said Centennial coach … [Read more...] about ‘There were a lot of heroes’: Jags outlast S.E. Polk in 11 innings to complete sweep
Centennial softball team blasts 5 home runs, rolls to 16-3 victory over Hawkettes
(Story by Stephen McDaniel) Ankeny Centennial will be a tough softball team to beat at any point this season, and a young Ankeny squad ran into its crosstown rival at a bad time. The second-ranked Jaguars saw the ball crystal clear from the plate and racked up 15 hits from 10 different batters in a 16-3 victory in four innings in their first matchup of … [Read more...] about Centennial softball team blasts 5 home runs, rolls to 16-3 victory over Hawkettes
‘We were very patient and disciplined’: Jaguars pull away late for 11-4 rivalry win
(Story by Stephen McDaniel) The Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial baseball teams were locked in a close battle in their first meeting of the season. Then the Jaguars just pulled away at the end. Centennial scored eight combined runs in the fourth and fifth innings to bust things open as the Jaguars secured an 11-4 victory over the visiting Hawks in a … [Read more...] about ‘We were very patient and disciplined’: Jaguars pull away late for 11-4 rivalry win
Centennial holds off Dragons’ 7th-inning rally to earn split after dropping opener
The Ankeny Centennial baseball team held on for a 6-5 victory against visiting Johnston to salvage a split of Thursday's CIML Conference doubleheader. After the Jaguars scored three runs in the sixth inning to build a 6-0 lead, Johnston then rallied for five runs in the seventh before Trae Houser came in and shut the door to earn a save. "Johnston made … [Read more...] about Centennial holds off Dragons’ 7th-inning rally to earn split after dropping opener
‘We have so much talent on this team’: Jaguars sweep Johnston to stay unbeaten
(Story by Stephen McDaniel) One of the scariest things about the Ankeny Centennial softball team is that the Jaguars aren’t just returning plenty of high-end talent from a year ago. It’s that they have a loaded roster from top to bottom. The second-ranked Jaguars got key contributions from several different players during their first CIML Conference … [Read more...] about ‘We have so much talent on this team’: Jaguars sweep Johnston to stay unbeaten
‘We certainly faced a villain tonight’: Waukee’s Moore shuts down Centennial
The Ankeny Centennial baseball team ran into one of the top pitchers in the CIML Conference in its league opener on Wednesday. Waukee got a strong outing from righthander Brayden Moore to post a 2-1 victory at Centennial. The Iowa Central recruit tossed a four-hitter and had four strikeouts. "He's one of the better pitchers in the area and has … [Read more...] about ‘We certainly faced a villain tonight’: Waukee’s Moore shuts down Centennial
‘I felt really good tonight’: Sandholm hurls one-hit gem, leads Jaguars past Waukee
It took nearly two years, but Ankeny Centennial pitcher Lauren Sandholm finally got some revenge against the Waukee softball team. Sandholm tossed a one-hitter and had 10 strikeouts to lead the second-ranked Jaguars to a 6-0 victory over visiting Waukee in their CIML Conference opener on Wednesday. The junior had not faced the Warriors since the end of … [Read more...] about ‘I felt really good tonight’: Sandholm hurls one-hit gem, leads Jaguars past Waukee
Jaguars beat Roosevelt again, will host Waukee in CIML opener on Wednesday
The hitters on the Ankeny Centennial baseball team struggled against Des Moines Roosevelt starter Joey Ahrens on Tuesday night. Fortunately for Centennial, Ahrens wasn't able to pitch a complete game. The senior allowed just one run on three hits and had five strikeouts over the first four innings. But he was replaced after throwing 82 pitches, and the … [Read more...] about Jaguars beat Roosevelt again, will host Waukee in CIML opener on Wednesday
Jaguars defeat Bettendorf at Herkelman Invite before falling to Iowa City High, 2-1
The Ankeny Centennial baseball team split a pair of games on Saturday in the Herkelman Invitational at Mount Mercy College in Cedar Rapids. The Jaguars posted a 7-3 victory over Bettendorf before dropping a 2-1 decision to Iowa City High for their first loss of the season. "I'm really happy with the way the guys are playing right now," said Centennial … [Read more...] about Jaguars defeat Bettendorf at Herkelman Invite before falling to Iowa City High, 2-1
‘We got some great pitching’: Miller fans 10, leads Jags past Dallas Center-Grimes
A four-run fifth inning lifted the Ankeny Centennial baseball team to a 5-4 victory at Dallas Center-Grimes in a non-conference game on Thursday. The Mustangs held a 1-0 lead before Cade Newman hit a two-run single to spark Centennial's rally. The Jaguars later extended the margin to 5-2 on an RBI single by Will Nesler in the sixth. Dallas … [Read more...] about ‘We got some great pitching’: Miller fans 10, leads Jags past Dallas Center-Grimes
Hatfield homers on first pitch, Sandholm tosses gem as Jaguars roll past Norwalk
(Story by Dom Tornabane) The Ankeny Centennial softball team opened its season in dominant fashion on Wednesday night. The second-ranked Jaguars rolled to an 8-0 victory in six innings over visiting Norwalk, the No. 7 team in Class 4A. Newcomer Mylie Hatfield played a key role in the win, and so did the return of pitcher Lauren Sandholm. After … [Read more...] about Hatfield homers on first pitch, Sandholm tosses gem as Jaguars roll past Norwalk
Loaded Centennial softball team gears up for what could be memorable campaign
The 2026 softball season could be a memorable one on the north side. It will be the final campaign for three seniors who are arguably among the best players in Ankeny Centennial history. Infielder Jordyn Kennedy has started since she was an eighth grader, outfielder Mady Ott became a starter as a freshman, and dual-threat player Kori Lincicum joined the … [Read more...] about Loaded Centennial softball team gears up for what could be memorable campaign
Newman, Jags open season with 4-2 win over Roosevelt in rain-shortened game
(Story by Dom Tornabane) The Ankeny Centennial baseball team was able to complete 5 1/3 innings of its season-opening doubleheader against visiting Des Moines Roosevelt on Monday before a lightning strike ultimately cancelled the rest of the first game and postponed the nightcap until May 26. The Jaguars used a two-run fifth inning to post a 4-2 … [Read more...] about Newman, Jags open season with 4-2 win over Roosevelt in rain-shortened game
Centennial girls ranked No. 2 in Class 5A preseason softball rankings from IGHSAU
Ankeny Centennial is ranked No. 2 in Class 5A in the preseason softball rankings from the Iowa Girls' High School Athletic Union. The Jaguars return most of their starting lineup from last year's squad, led by a trio of all-state players in infielder Jordyn Kennedy, outfielder Mady Ott and dual-threat player Kori Lincicum. Some talented newcomers have … [Read more...] about Centennial girls ranked No. 2 in Class 5A preseason softball rankings from IGHSAU
Experienced Jags return 2-way standout Morris, 4 other all-conference players
The fortunes of the Ankeny Centennial baseball team will revolve heavily around one of the state's best two-way players. Senior third baseman and pitcher Will Morris is one of seven returning starters from last year's squad that posted a 24-14 record. As a junior, he was one of 16 players from around the state named to the 2025 Super Team by the Iowa High … [Read more...] about Experienced Jags return 2-way standout Morris, 4 other all-conference players
‘Lake Land feels like the right place’: Jags’ Starr commits to play for Illinois JUCO
Ankeny Centennial pitcher and infielder Elijah Starr has committed to play baseball next year at Lake Land College in Mattoon, Ill. Starr picked the Lakers after looking at a variety of schools. "It was most definitely a tough decision," said Starr. "I had my decision narrowed down to Lake Land, Dodge City in Kansas, and Dakota County in Minnesota. All … [Read more...] about ‘Lake Land feels like the right place’: Jags’ Starr commits to play for Illinois JUCO
‘Iowa Central felt like home’: Centennial’s Bartine commits to play for Tritons
Another Ankeny Centennial softball player has made her college decision. Senior outfielder Lauren Bartine has verbally committed to play for Iowa Central Community College in Fort Dodge. "I looked at a few other schools, and it was definitely a tough decision. Everyone had so much to offer," said Bartine. "However, Iowa Central felt like … [Read more...] about ‘Iowa Central felt like home’: Centennial’s Bartine commits to play for Tritons