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Oakie named Player of Year by Iowa High School Baseball Coaches Association

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Ankeny Centennial baseball star Joey Oakie has been named the Game One Player of the Year by the Iowa High School Baseball Coaches Association. Oakie, a senior pitcher, was also a repeat selection to the All-State Super Team. The squad is comprised of the state's top 16 players regardless of class. Oakie was one of four players from Ankeny to receive … [Read more...] about Oakie named Player of Year by Iowa High School Baseball Coaches Association

Bruhl, Oakie are unanimous picks to CIML first team, joined by Alberhasky, Morgan

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Ankeny Centennial baseball standouts Joey Oakie and Isaac Bruhl were both unanimous picks to the CIML Conference first team. They were joined on the squad by teammate Emerson Alberhasky and Blake Morgan of Ankeny. Ten players from Centennial and 10 more from Ankeny received all-conference honors. The teams were selected by the league's coaches. Oakie, … [Read more...] about Bruhl, Oakie are unanimous picks to CIML first team, joined by Alberhasky, Morgan

Centennial star Oakie named to all-district first team for 3rd consecutive year

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Ankeny Centennial baseball standout Joey Oakie has been named to the Class 4A North Central all-district first team for the third consecutive year. The teams were selected by the Iowa High School Baseball Coaches Association. Oakie was among eight players from Ankeny to earn all-district honors in Class 4A. He was joined on the first team by teammate … [Read more...] about Centennial star Oakie named to all-district first team for 3rd consecutive year

‘Whatever team selected me would be a dream come true’: Guardians draft Oakie

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When Joey Oakie was passed over on the first night of the MLB amateur draft on Sunday, it appeared that the Ankeny Centennial pitcher might be headed to Iowa to play college baseball. But then his agent called with some big news: There was a team willing to pay him the money that he wanted. On Monday, the Cleveland Guardians selected Oakie in the third … [Read more...] about ‘Whatever team selected me would be a dream come true’: Guardians draft Oakie

‘We needed to prove something’: Jaguars snap Johnston’s 22-game winning streak

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The Ankeny Centennial baseball team ended top-ranked Johnston's 22-game winning streak on Monday night. But the No. 4 Jaguars were hardly satisfied. After posting a 5-2 victory in the first game of a CIML Conference doubleheader, Centennial completed the sweep with a 4-2 win over the Dragons in the nightcap. "I think it was important (to beat … [Read more...] about ‘We needed to prove something’: Jaguars snap Johnston’s 22-game winning streak

‘It’s a really cool honor’: Jaguars’ Oakie named Gatorade Iowa player of the year

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Ankeny Centennial baseball star Joey Oakie has been named the Gatorade Iowa player of the year for 2024. The senior pitcher has helped the fourth-ranked Jaguars to a 9-2 record. He tossed a one-hitter and had 13 strikeouts to lead Centennial to a 5-2 victory over No. 1 Johnston in the opener of a CIML Conference doubleheader on Monday, snapping the … [Read more...] about ‘It’s a really cool honor’: Jaguars’ Oakie named Gatorade Iowa player of the year

‘This was the real Joey Oakie’: Jags’ star fans 16 batters in 4-0 win over Dowling

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A much-anticipated showdown between two of the state's top high school baseball prospects lived up to the hype. Ankeny Centennial's Joey Oakie outdueled fellow righthander Trever Baumler as the fifth-ranked Jaguars posted a 4-0 victory in a CIML Conference game at No. 8 Dowling Catholic on Tuesday. "Baumler's a great player, and I've grown up playing … [Read more...] about ‘This was the real Joey Oakie’: Jags’ star fans 16 batters in 4-0 win over Dowling

‘It truly is a dream come true’: Oakie earns spot on 2023 18U National Team

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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

Oakie named to All-State Super Team, selected captain of Class 4A squad

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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

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Joey Oakie, Ankeny Centennial baseball

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Junior pitcher Joey Oakie led the Ankeny Centennial baseball team to a 30-8 record this season. He was a unanimous pick to the CIML Conference first team and was a repeat selection to the Class 4A North Central all-district first team. Oakie compiled a 7-3 mark with a 1.13 ERA and racked up 91 strikeouts in just 49 2/3 innings. He also batted .341 with … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Joey Oakie, Ankeny Centennial baseball

Oakie named to 72-man roster for USA National Team Development Program

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Ankeny Centennial junior pitcher Joey Oakie has been named to the 72-man roster for the 2023 16U/17U National Team Development Program (NTDP), USA Baseball has announced. Oakie will leave on Tuesday for Cary, N.C., where the NTDP will be held from Wednesday through Saturday at the USA Baseball National Training Complex. "I knew this would be a … [Read more...] about Oakie named to 72-man roster for USA National Team Development Program

No. 1 Jaguars outlast Dowling Catholic twice, complete sweep of season series

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For the first time this season, the Ankeny Centennial baseball team was forced to battle deep into the late innings in both ends of a doubleheader on Monday. The top-ranked Jaguars went on to sweep No. 5 Dowling Catholic by scores of 2-1 and 5-1 on their home field, completing a sweep of the season series. They improved to 14-2 in the CIML Conference and … [Read more...] about No. 1 Jaguars outlast Dowling Catholic twice, complete sweep of season series

‘Everything is just clicking’: Jaguars rally past Waukee NW to complete sweep

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For five innings, the Ankeny Centennial baseball team didn't have an answer for Waukee Northwest righthander Grant Miller. In the end, though, the top-ranked Jaguars found a way to come out on top--just like they have all season. Centennial rallied for three runs in the sixth inning to post a 3-1 victory that completed a sweep of Monday's doubleheader … [Read more...] about ‘Everything is just clicking’: Jaguars rally past Waukee NW to complete sweep

Jaguars snap Johnston’s 9-game winning streak, take CIML Conference lead

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Joey Oakie and the Ankeny Centennial baseball players haven't forgotten last year's 3-2 loss to eventual Class 4A state champion Johnston in a substate final. The Jaguars haven't lost since. Oakie tossed a two-hitter and had nine strikeouts to lead top-ranked Centennial to a 12-3 victory over No. 3 Johnston in a CIML Conference showdown on Monday. The … [Read more...] about Jaguars snap Johnston’s 9-game winning streak, take CIML Conference lead

‘We felt like we were the better team’: Oakie, Jaguars dominate No. 1 Dowling

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After recording another strikeout to end the fifth inning, Ankeny Centennial pitcher Joey Oakie pumped his fist and screamed with joy. Oakie went on to toss a one-hitter and had 14 strikeouts as the second-ranked Jaguars posted a 6-1 victory at No. 1 Dowling Catholic in the first game of a CIML Conference doubleheader on Tuesday. The contest was shortened … [Read more...] about ‘We felt like we were the better team’: Oakie, Jaguars dominate No. 1 Dowling

Oakie, Alberhasky combine on 2-hitter with 18 K’s in Jaguars’ 9-0 victory

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The hype surrounding the Ankeny Centennial baseball team appears to be justified--based on its season opener. Ranked second in Class 4A in the preseason rankings by the Iowa High School Baseball Coaches Association, the Jaguars kicked off the 2023 campaign with a 9-0 victory over Webster City on Monday. The non-conference game was played at Walt Anderson … [Read more...] about Oakie, Alberhasky combine on 2-hitter with 18 K’s in Jaguars’ 9-0 victory

Murken returns to his baseball roots, helps build Rippey’s own Field of Dreams

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Mel Murken still has a deep love for the game of baseball. Anyone who attended Monday's season opener for the Ankeny Centennial baseball team could see that passion on full display. The second-ranked Jaguars posted a 9-0 victory over Webster City at Walt Anderson Field in Rippey, where Murken now lives in retirement. "It's an honor to play here," … [Read more...] about Murken returns to his baseball roots, helps build Rippey’s own Field of Dreams

Patton, Webb-Tate, Oakie are unanimous picks to Iowa Conference first team

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Ankeny baseball stars Jamison Patton and Tamden Webb-Tate were both unanimous selections to the CIML Iowa Conference first team along with Ankeny Centennial standout Joey Oakie. The all-conference teams, voted on by the league's coaches, were announced on Monday. Three other Jaguars earned first-team honors. They are Nick Severson, Damin Churchman and … [Read more...] about Patton, Webb-Tate, Oakie are unanimous picks to Iowa Conference first team