Cougars nipped by Anoka twice, place 2nd in section

BY BRUCE STRAND SPORTS CONTRIBUTOR

The Centennial baseball team was runner-up in Section 7AAAA after losing to Anoka 8-7 in the finals on Tuesday, June 7.

The Cougars had three one-run games with Anoka. Centennial won 2-1 in conference, and Anoka won 3-2 and 8-7 in the section. The Cougars, who needed to beat top-seeded Anoka twice in the finals, finished the season 15-10.

Anoka got nine hits and seven runs (four earned) in 4 2/3 innings off Cougar ace Will Whelan, who struck out nine. Jack Dagostino finished with 1 1/3 innings, allowing the go-ahead run, and took the loss.

Sam Poser was 2-for-