For the first time this season, the Ankeny Centennial baseball team had to rally from behind in order to remain unbeaten. The second-ranked Jaguars overcame early deficits to defeat both Independence and Davenport North in the Tim Heggen Classic on Saturday at Ankeny. They raised their record to 8-0. "It was a long week," said Centennial coach Mark … [Read more...] about No. 2 Jaguars rally past Independence, Davenport North to remain unbeaten
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OAKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKIE DOMINATES AGAIN: Pitcher fans 16 in Jaguars’ sweep
Former Ankeny pitcher Brody Brecht is expected to be a high-round draft pick in the 2024 MLB amateur draft. Don't be surprised if Ankeny Centennial junior Joey Oakie joins the Iowa sophomore near the top of the draft. Oakie turned in another brilliant performance on Monday, allowing just one hit over the first six innings while recording 16 strikeouts … [Read more...] about OAKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKIE DOMINATES AGAIN: Pitcher fans 16 in Jaguars’ sweep
The Pratt & Glatt Show: Duo combines on 2-hitter with 6 K’s in Jaguars’ victory
It took two trips to Gilbert for the Ankeny Centennial baseball team to post a 12-0 victory in five innings in a non-conference game last week. The second-ranked Jaguars built a 6-0 lead in the first two innings on Thursday before play was suspended due to rain. They returned 24 hours later to complete the game. "Gilbert's a good team," said Centennial … [Read more...] about The Pratt & Glatt Show: Duo combines on 2-hitter with 6 K’s in Jaguars’ victory
Oakie, Alberhasky combine on 2-hitter with 18 K’s in Jaguars’ 9-0 victory
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
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