The Waukee baseball team entered Wednesday's doubleheader at Ankeny Centennial with an unblemished record. The sixth-ranked Warriors returned home with their first two losses of the season. No. 8 Centennial swept the twinbill by scores of 5-1 and 7-4 to improve to 6-2 on the season. Waukee's mark dropped to 7-2. "They're a great team. They're very … [Read more...] about Jaguars rally from 4-1 deficit to complete sweep over No. 6 Waukee
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No. 1 Johnston baseball team sweeps Centennial in matchup of unbeaten foes
The Johnston baseball team showed on Monday why the Dragons are ranked No. 1 in Class 4A. Johnston rolled to a 14-3 victory over visiting Ankeny Centennial in six innings, then completed a sweep of the doubleheader with a 4-3 win in eight innings. It was the CIML Central Conference opener for both squads. "There's no doubt that right now they're the … [Read more...] about No. 1 Johnston baseball team sweeps Centennial in matchup of unbeaten foes
Jaguars stay unbeaten with wins over North Polk, Davenport North
A four-run rally in the fifth inning allowed the Ankeny Centennial baseball team to defeat North Polk, 7-4, in the Tim Heggen Invitational on Saturday. The Jaguars later used a 10-run fourth inning to post an 11-1 victory over Davenport North in five innings. They raised their record to 4-0 on the season. "Those were two very good teams that we played … [Read more...] about Jaguars stay unbeaten with wins over North Polk, Davenport North
Jaguars blank Lincoln, then erupt for 20 runs to complete sweep
The Ankeny Centennial baseball team showed on Thursday that it can win games in a variety of ways. The Jaguars opened their season by sweeping a doubleheader at Des Moines Lincoln, which had split a twinbill against Valley on Monday. In the first game, Centennial posted a 6-0 victory behind a strong pitching performance by Trey Morris, who allowed just … [Read more...] about Jaguars blank Lincoln, then erupt for 20 runs to complete sweep
Positive chemistry, 8 returning starters could be winning formula for Jaguars
As a chemistry teacher at Ankeny Centennial, Mark Hey knows all about the way substances interact and change. Hey also knows about the importance of chemistry on the baseball field, since he serves as the Jaguars' head coach. And thus far, he likes the way his players have interacted. "The practices have been going well," said Hey. "The weather has … [Read more...] about Positive chemistry, 8 returning starters could be winning formula for Jaguars
Jaguars’ late rally falls short; Valley advances to substate final
A dramatic rally in the seventh inning put the Ankeny Centennial baseball team in position to pull off an upset at 10th-ranked Valley on Monday. However, the Jaguars couldn't complete the comeback. Centennial scored two runs with two outs to tie the game before Valley's Jevon Mason hit a walk-off single in the bottom of the inning to give the Tigers a … [Read more...] about Jaguars’ late rally falls short; Valley advances to substate final
Jaguars hold off Mason City for 3-2 victory in postseason opener
With a 3-0 lead after six innings, the Ankeny Centennial baseball team appeared to be on its way to a stress-free victory over visiting Mason City in a Class 4A substate quarterfinal on Friday. Then, things started to get interesting. Mason City's Nate Lassise led off the top of the seventh with a double. After Bryce Butler grounded out, Centennial … [Read more...] about Jaguars hold off Mason City for 3-2 victory in postseason opener
Centennial game moved up to 5 p.m.; Ankeny will play at 7 p.m.
Thanks to a threat of rain, fans of the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial baseball teams won't have to choose which postseason game to attend on Friday night. They'll be able to watch both the Hawks and the Jaguars. Ankeny (19-16) will host Newton (11-20) in a Class 4A substate quarterfinal at 7 p.m., while Centennial (20-18) will host Mason City (18-21) in a … [Read more...] about Centennial game moved up to 5 p.m.; Ankeny will play at 7 p.m.
Jaguars sweep Fort Dodge, assure themselves of winning season
The Ankeny Centennial baseball team pounded out 22 hits en route to a doubleheader sweep on Monday at Fort Dodge, assuring the Jaguars of a winning season. Centennial posted a 7-5 victory in the opener, then erupted for 11 runs in the sixth inning to win the nightcap, 19-2, in six innings. The Jaguars improved their record to 20-18 heading into Friday's … [Read more...] about Jaguars sweep Fort Dodge, assure themselves of winning season
Jaguars begin busy week with doubleheader loss at Waukee
The Ankeny Centennial baseball team won't have much time to recover from Monday's doubleheader loss at Waukee. The Jaguars will be back on the field Tuesday morning for a make-up doubleheader against visiting Cedar Rapids Kennedy, beginning at 11 a.m. "It's a busy week," said Centennial coach Mark Hey, whose team will also play two more twinbills on … [Read more...] about Jaguars begin busy week with doubleheader loss at Waukee
Valley sweeps Centennial, clinches share of Central Conference baseball title
The Valley baseball team clinched at least a tie for the CIML Central Conference title by sweeping Ankeny Centennial for the second time this season in a make-up doubleheader on Friday at Centennial. The Tigers posted a 15-5 victory in six innings in the opener, then rolled to an 11-2 triumph in the nightcap. They improved to 13-5 in the conference and … [Read more...] about Valley sweeps Centennial, clinches share of Central Conference baseball title
Stober, Greiner hurl Jaguars to wins over Gilbert, Ottumwa
Strong pitching performances by Noah Stober and Alex Greiner lifted the Ankeny Centennial baseball team to a pair of victories in the Brent Prange Classic on Friday and Saturday. Greiner tossed a three-hitter in the Jaguars' 5-0 win over Ottumwa on Saturday. He walked none and had six strikeouts while improving his record to 2-0. Griener was named … [Read more...] about Stober, Greiner hurl Jaguars to wins over Gilbert, Ottumwa
Struggling Jaguars get swept by S.E. Polk, fall to 9-11 overall
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
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