It took only four batters for the Ankeny Centennial baseball team to score a run during Monday's doubleheader at Southeast Polk. Unfortunately, the Jaguars never scored again. Southeast Polk posted a 2-1 victory in the opener, then rolled to a 10-0 win in six innings to complete a sweep of the twinbill. The eighth-ranked Rams, who were swept at … [Read more...] about Struggling Jaguars get swept by S.E. Polk, fall to 9-11 overall
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Jaguars fall to 9-9 after being swept by No. 2 Johnston
Johnston's 2008 state championship baseball team was honored on Friday night to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Dragons' historic season. That Johnston team, coached by Ankeny resident Randy Wee, finished with a perfect 40-0 record. This year's Johnston squad won't be able to match that accomplishment, but the second-ranked Dragons are still one … [Read more...] about Jaguars fall to 9-9 after being swept by No. 2 Johnston
Morris tosses 1-hit masterpiece in pitching debut for Jaguars
Ankeny Centennial's Trey Morris made his varsity debut on the pitching mound Wednesday night. It turned out to be a memorable one. The sophomore righthander tossed a one-hitter and had five strikeouts to lead the host Jaguars to a 2-0 victory over seventh-ranked Waukee in the first game of a CIML Central Conference baseball doubleheader. "I was just … [Read more...] about Morris tosses 1-hit masterpiece in pitching debut for Jaguars
Jaguars snap losing skid, split doubleheader against Ames
The Ankeny Centennial baseball team ended a four-game losing streak with a 6-1 victory over visiting Ames on Monday. The Little Cyclones then returned to Centennial on Tuesday after the second game of the doubleheader was suspended due to rain, and they salvaged a split of the twinbill with a 3-2 win. Centennial coach Mark Hey said it was the little … [Read more...] about Jaguars snap losing skid, split doubleheader against Ames
Maifeld, Rinker lead Hawks to first-ever sweep over Centennial
The Ankeny baseball team had to wait 48 hours to complete a doubleheader against visiting Ankeny Centennial on Friday. It was well worth the wait. The Hawks posted a 6-2 victory in the opener, then used a nine-run outburst in the third inning to win the nightcap, 12-0, in five innings. They swept their crosstown rival for the first time since the split … [Read more...] about Maifeld, Rinker lead Hawks to first-ever sweep over Centennial
Depleted of pitchers, Jaguars lose both games of twinbill at Valley
After reeling off five straight victories over the span of three days last week, the Ankeny Centennial baseball team entered Monday's doubleheader at Valley on a hot streak. However, the Jaguars were unable to use any of the hurlers that threw on Thursday, Friday or Saturday, due to the pitch-count rule established by the Iowa High School Athletic … [Read more...] about Depleted of pitchers, Jaguars lose both games of twinbill at Valley
Stockwell pitches gem, helps Jaguars earn split at Mason City
A strong pitching performance by Stefan Stockwell helped the Ankeny Centennial baseball team salvage a split of a doubleheader on Thursday at Mason City. Stockwell (1-0) allowed just four hits and had seven strikeouts over the first six innings as the Jaguars posted a 4-2 victory in the nightcap. Cory Prange struck out two of the three batters he faced in … [Read more...] about Stockwell pitches gem, helps Jaguars earn split at Mason City
Jaguars boast little experience, but Hey doesn’t see any glaring weaknesses
Casual fans of the Ankeny Centennial baseball team probably won't recognize many names on the Jaguars' roster. Centennial posted a 27-15 record last year under coach Mark Hey, but the Jaguars were hit hard by graduation. "We lost 16 seniors last year, and all 16 played a pretty significant role," said Hey. "The guys that are seniors this year have done … [Read more...] about Jaguars boast little experience, but Hey doesn’t see any glaring weaknesses
Jaguars open baseball, softball fields with sweeps over Hoover
The opening of Ankeny Centennial's new baseball and softball complex was a smashing success. The Jaguars began the 2018 season on Monday by hosting doubleheaders against Des Moines Hoover on both fields. They ended up sweeping both twinbills. "It was a nice way to open the new fields and the season," said Centennial baseball coach Mark Hey, whose team … [Read more...] about Jaguars open baseball, softball fields with sweeps over Hoover