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
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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
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
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