(Story by Stephen McDaniel) The strategy for the Ankeny Centennial baseball team entering Friday’s Class 4A substate quarterfinal was just to try to win each inning. That effort resulted in the Jaguars amassing 12 runs off 14 hits–highlighted by an eight-run fourth inning–in a 12-4 victory over visiting Dallas Center-Grimes that featured a five-RBI … [Read more...] about ‘We didn’t lose an inning tonight’: Jaguars roll to 12-4 win over Dallas Center-Grimes
Eli Starr
Starr shines on mound, at the plate in Jaguars’ 6-2 win over Dowling Catholic
Senior Eli Starr has been one of the most consistent starting pitchers this season for the Ankeny Centennial baseball team. On Wednesday, Starr contributed with his bat as well. The Lake Land College (Ill.) recruit went 2-for-3 and drove in three runs to help his own cause on the mound, where he allowed just two earned runs on five hits over the first … [Read more...] about Starr shines on mound, at the plate in Jaguars’ 6-2 win over Dowling Catholic
Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Eli Starr, Ankeny Centennial baseball
Senior pitcher and infielder Eli Starr has helped the Ankeny Centennial baseball team to a 17-13 record this season. He is batting .375 with one home run and five RBIs. On the mound, Starr has compiled a 3-2 record with a 3.82 ERA and a team-high 44 strikeouts. He will play for Lake Land College (Ill.) in the fall. Here is some inside info on … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Eli Starr, Ankeny Centennial baseball