Centennial golfers beat Dowling Catholic for their first dual-meet victory

Ankeny Centennial’s Lexi Simpson tees off on the No. 1 hole during the Centennial Invitational on April 10 at Briarwood Golf Club. Simpson carded a 51 on Wednesday to help the Jaguars to a six-stroke victory over Dowling Catholic at Blank Golf Course. (Photo by Dan Holm)

The Ankeny Centennial girls’ golf team earned its first dual-meet victory of the season on Wednesday.

The Jaguars defeated Dowling Catholic, 208-214, at Blank Golf Course. They improved their record to 1-3 in the CIML Central Conference.

“We were happy to get the win, even though our scores weren’t the best,” said Centennial coach John Petersen.

Centennial’s Lauren Sease carded a 48 to earn medalist honors for the third time this season. She made a par on the par-4 No. 4 hole.

Abi Sachs of Dowling was the runner-up. She also shot a 48.

Lexi Simpson fired a 51 for the Jaguars. Claire Beath shot a 54, Megan Lazear had a 55, Riley Stewart carded a 59, and Grace Meter finished with a 64.

Simpson and Lazear each had a par on the par-3 No. 3 hole.