Mark Hey

The Ankeny Centennial baseball team remains one of the hottest squads in Class 4A. The Jaguars swept a doubleheader against visiting Marshalltown on Thursday for their third sweep in the last four days. They have won six straight games and seven in a row in CIML Iowa Conference play. "They're playing well," said Centennial coach Mark Hey. "We certainly … [Read more...] about Jaguars sweep another foe, have won 6 straight games by a 65-9 margin

With five straight wins in CIML Iowa Conference play, the Ankeny Centennial baseball team has surged into contention for the league title. The Jaguars followed up Monday's sweep over Ames by sweeping another doubleheader on Wednesday against visiting Mason City. The games were moved from Mason City to Centennial due to a wet field after heavy … [Read more...] about Jaguars blank Mason City twice, move into contention in Iowa Conference race

Monday's hot and humid weather provided a challenge for the Ankeny Centennial baseball team. The Jaguars overcame the stifling conditions to sweep a doubleheader against visiting Ames. They posted an 8-5 victory in the opener, then completed the sweep with a 17-2 win in four innings. "It was our first real hot day of the year, and you worry about your … [Read more...] about Jaguars sweep Ames, move into tie for 3rd place with Little Cyclones at 6-4

The Ankeny Centennial baseball team was hoping to follow up Friday's Senior Night victory over Sioux City West with two more wins on Saturday in Cedar Rapids. Instead, the Jaguars suffered a pair of losses at Mount Mercy University. Centennial dropped a 13-7 decision to West Delaware in its opening game. The Hawks (17-6) used a 12-run fourth inning to … [Read more...] about ‘It was a tough day for us’: Jaguars fall to W. Delaware, Cedar Rapids Kennedy

The Fort Dodge baseball team had a huge outburst in the sixth inning of Tuesday's doubleheader against visiting Ankeny Centennial. Then the Jaguars responded with one of their own. After the Dodgers rallied for eight runs in the sixth to post a 14-12 victory in the opener, Centennial used an 11-run sixth to win the nightcap, 13-2, in six innings and … [Read more...] about Jaguars blow big lead, then use 11-run 6th inning to salvage split of twinbill

Ankeny Centennial pitcher Lincoln Lacey accomplished a rare feat during the first game of Monday's CIML Iowa Conference baseball doubleheader at Marshalltown. Teammate Nick Severson then may have topped Lacey with his performance in the second game. After Lacey threw a three-inning perfect game in the opener, Severson went 4-for-4 in the nightcap and … [Read more...] about Lacey tosses perfect game, Severson follows with 4 triples in Jaguars’ sweep

The bats were silent on Thursday for the Ankeny Centennial baseball team. The fourth-ranked Jaguars were held to just six hits in a non-conference doubleheader at Waukee and were swept by the Warriors, 4-0 and 3-2. "Waukee's a pretty good team," said Centennial coach Mark Hey. "We saw three really outstanding pitchers for them." Waukee's Camden … [Read more...] about Jaguars struggle at plate while being swept at Waukee, fall to 0-3 on season

The Ankeny Centennial baseball team rallied from a 6-1 deficit to tie it up before falling to visiting Williamsburg, 7-6, in its season opener on Tuesday. Sean Stewart homered and had two RBIs for the fourth-ranked Jaguars. Kyle Miller went 2-for-3 with an RBI and had two stolen bases. "There were some positives," said Centennial coach Mark Hey. "Ian … [Read more...] about ‘Hopefully we will learn from this loss’: Jaguars drop opener to Williamsburg

It's finally starting to feel like baseball weather. As the temperature has soared into the 90s this week, the Ankeny Centennial baseball team continues to prepare for its season opener. The Jaguars will host a non-conference game against Williamsburg on Tuesday. "So far the practices have been going well," said Centennial coach Mark Hey, whose team is … [Read more...] about ‘Pitching should be a strength’: Jaguars return several starters from 18-18 squad

The Ankeny Centennial baseball team closed out the regular season on Monday with a doubleheader loss at fourth-ranked Dowling Catholic. The Maroons are the type of team that Centennial will likely have to beat in order to qualify for state. "Other than the losses, it was kind of what we wanted to see going into the postseason," said Centennial coach … [Read more...] about Jaguars fall twice at No. 4 Dowling, will now gear up for postseason play

The Ankeny Centennial baseball team needed a sweep on Monday in order to earn a second-place finish in the CIML Iowa Conference. The Jaguars are well on their way to getting it. Centennial posted an 8-6 victory in the first game of a doubleheader at Mason City, moving into a tie for second place with the Mohawks. The Jaguars then built a 5-0 lead in … [Read more...] about Jaguars win seesaw battle at Mason City, move into 2nd-place tie with Mohawks

The Ankeny Centennial baseball team nearly knocked off the state's No. 1 squad on Saturday. The Jaguars used a six-run first inning to build a 7-3 lead over Pleasant Valley in the Brent Prange Classic at Saydel. But the Spartans scored two runs in the fifth and two more in the seventh to force extra innings. After both teams scored twice in the eighth … [Read more...] about Jaguars fall to No. 1 Pleasant Valley in 9 innings at Prange Classic