Tyler Heinzerling is a senior pitcher on the Ankeny Centennial baseball team. He threw 4 2/3 innings of shutout relief in the Jaguars' 6-3 loss to visiting Southeast Polk in a Class 4A substate final on July 24. Heinzerling compiled a 6-0 record with a 2.17 ERA while limiting opposing batters to a .213 average this season. He was named to the CIML Central … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Tyler Heinzerling, Centennial baseball
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S.E. Polk’s big first inning ends Jaguars’ winningest season in school history
Tyler Heinzerling took a stroll in the outfield grass all by himself. Ankeny Centennial's senior pitcher stared off into the distance as he realized his high school baseball career was over. "This is my team here--my favorite team that I've ever played with," said Heinzerling. "I had confidence in all our guys. It just didn't end the way we wanted it … [Read more...] about S.E. Polk’s big first inning ends Jaguars’ winningest season in school history
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
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
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
Jaguars sweep No. 9 Southeast Polk in Central Conference opener
The ninth-ranked Southeast Polk baseball team entered Friday's doubleheader at Ankeny Centennial with an impressive 6-0 record that included a win over No. 1 Johnston on Wednesday. The Rams returned home after suffering their first two losses of the season. Centennial posted a 4-2 victory in the completion of a game that was suspended on Tuesday due to … [Read more...] about Jaguars sweep No. 9 Southeast Polk in Central Conference opener
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