It took only two batters for the Ottumwa baseball team to jump out to an early lead in Friday's Class 4A substate game at Ankeny Centennial. If the Bulldogs thought they had solved Centennial pitcher Trey Morris, they were wrong. Morris recovered after a shaky start and tossed a three-hitter to lead the eighth-ranked Jaguars to a 5-1 victory. He racked … [Read more...] about Morris mows down Ottumwa; Jaguars will host semifinal against Roosevelt next
Ryan Vermeer
Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Ryan Vermeer, Ankeny Centennial baseball
Senior catcher Ryan Vermeer has helped the 10th-ranked Ankeny Centennial baseball team to a 13-11 record. He went 3-for-5 with a double and two RBIs as the Jaguars closed out the regular season on Friday by sweeping a doubleheader against visiting Ames. Vermeer, who is batting .194 with three doubles and nine RBIs, is a two-time all-conference first-team … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Ryan Vermeer, Ankeny Centennial baseball
Brecht, Vermeer, Gray named to Central Conference first team
Ankeny outfielder Brody Brecht and Ankeny Centennial catcher Ryan Vermeer were both unanimous picks to the CIML Central Conference first team by a vote of the league's baseball coaches. They were joined on the squad by Centennial shortstop Keaton Gray, who was named to an infield position. Vermeer, who was selected to a utility position, was also a repeat … [Read more...] about Brecht, Vermeer, Gray named to Central Conference first team
‘I wanted to finish it’: Morris goes distance, leads Jags into substate final
Ankeny Centennial's Trey Morris had not even thrown 70 pitches when he back out to the mound for the start of the seventh inning in Friday's Class 4A substate baseball quarterfinal against visiting Waterloo West. Despite temperatures in the 90s and with teammate Tyler Heinzerling warming up in the bullpen, Morris knew that there was enough life left in … [Read more...] about ‘I wanted to finish it’: Morris goes distance, leads Jags into substate final
‘It was big’: Jaguars hold off No. 1 Johnston in nightcap, snap 3-game skid
Ankeny Centennial's Keaton Gray injured his throwing arm during Monday's doubleheader against the top-ranked Johnston baseball team. The junior infielder was still able to turn a game-ending double play to give the No. 9 Jaguars a 4-3 victory in the nightcap, allowing them to earn a split of the twinbill after visiting Johnston won the opener, 12-1, in … [Read more...] about ‘It was big’: Jaguars hold off No. 1 Johnston in nightcap, snap 3-game skid
The Trey and Tyler Show: Jaguars sweep Ankeny with back-to-back shutouts
The crosstown rivalry never gets old for Ankeny Centennial junior Trey Morris. "It's always fun to beat (Ankeny)--in every sport," said Morris. Morris and fellow righthander Tyler Heinzerling threw back-to-back shutouts on Monday as the eighth-ranked Jaguars swept a CIML Central Conference baseball doubleheader at Ankeny, 4-0 and 5-0. The Hawks entered … [Read more...] about The Trey and Tyler Show: Jaguars sweep Ankeny with back-to-back shutouts
Ankeny’s Maifeld, Centennial’s Vermeer named to Central Conference first team
Heading into the 2018 baseball season, Ankeny senior Jayden Maifeld was already established as one of the state's top pitchers. Sophomore Ryan Vermeer of Ankeny Centennial didn't have a reputation to match Maifeld's, but he quickly developed into one of the CIML's top catchers. Both Maifeld and Vermeer have been named to the CIML Central Conference … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Maifeld, Centennial’s Vermeer named to Central Conference first team
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
Hawks, Jaguars each win twice at Tim Heggen Invitational
Saturday was a good day for the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial baseball teams as both squads won a pair of games in the Tim Heggen Invitational at Ankeny. The Hawks rolled to a 9-1 victory over North Polk, the No. 10 team in Class 3A. They later defeated Davenport North, 5-4, in nine innings to extend their winning streak to six games. The Jaguars also … [Read more...] about Hawks, Jaguars each win twice at Tim Heggen Invitational
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