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Johnson, Hawk golfers defend their crowns at Indianola Invitational

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Hunter Johnson and the Ankeny boys' golf team defended their titles in the Indianola Invitational on Monday at the Indianola Country Club. Johnson carded a 74 to earn medalist honors for the second straight year. The seventh-ranked Hawks again won the team crown, shooting a 301. "Jason Marvelli had Indianola Country Club in great shape," Johnson said. … [Read more...] about Johnson, Hawk golfers defend their crowns at Indianola Invitational

Jaguars win tiebreaker against Ankeny, place 8th at Turk Bowman Invite

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For the second time this season, the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial boys' golf teams posted identical scores in an 18-hole tournament. The Hawks and Jaguars each shot a 336 in the Turk Bowman Invitational on Tuesday at Veenker Golf Course in Ames. Centennial placed eighth in the 15-team field based on a better sixth score, while Ankeny finished … [Read more...] about Jaguars win tiebreaker against Ankeny, place 8th at Turk Bowman Invite

Even without their best player, Hawk golfers top ‘distracted’ Centennial

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The Ankeny boys' golf team was missing its top player on Monday. Crosstown rival Ankeny Centennial was missing its head coach, and perhaps its focus as well. The Hawks overcame the absence of Hunter Johnson to post a 167-173 victory over Centennial at Briarwood Golf Club. It was Ankeny's second dual-meet win ever against the Jaguars. "It definitely … [Read more...] about Even without their best player, Hawk golfers top ‘distracted’ Centennial

Close finish at Otter: Hawks place 2nd at Ankeny Invite, Jaguars take 3rd

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Only a handful of strokes separated the top six teams at the Ankeny Invitational on Wednesday at Otter Creek Golf Course. Both the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial boys' squads contended for the team crown before finishing just behind ninth-ranked Marshalltown, which captured the title with a 298. The No. 2 Hawks took second in the 10-team field with a 299, … [Read more...] about Close finish at Otter: Hawks place 2nd at Ankeny Invite, Jaguars take 3rd

Ankeny, Centennial golfers tie for 3rd place at Fort Dodge Invitational

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Eighteen holes weren't enough to separate the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial boys' golf teams on Tuesday at the Fort Dodge Invitational. The Hawks and Jaguars finished in a third-place tie in the 17-team field. Both squads posted a score of 317, finishing at 33-over-par. "I was very happy with the boys' third-place finish," said Centennial coach Rick … [Read more...] about Ankeny, Centennial golfers tie for 3rd place at Fort Dodge Invitational

Taylor shoots 35, leads Hawk golfers to victory over Dowling Catholic

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Ankeny golfer Dylan Taylor badly missed a short putt for par on the No. 9 hole during Thursday's dual meet against Dowling Catholic at Otter Creek. It might have been his only bad shot of the day. Taylor made a pair of birdies and carded a 1-under-par 35 to earn medalist honors while leading the Hawks to a 148-155 victory on their home course. They … [Read more...] about Taylor shoots 35, leads Hawk golfers to victory over Dowling Catholic

Walker earns runner-up honors, leads Hawk golfers to victory over Ames

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It's only one meet, but it was a great start for the Ankeny boys' golf team. The Hawks opened their season on Monday with a 296-300 victory over visiting Ames in a CIML Central Conference dual meet at Otter Creek. The Little Cyclones are coming off a fifth-place finish in last year's Class 4A state meet. "I was very happy with how we played today," … [Read more...] about Walker earns runner-up honors, leads Hawk golfers to victory over Ames

Hawk golfers return state qualifier Johnson, 5 other top players

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Ankeny boys' golf coach Mike Weddingfeld doesn't like having to rely on the same four players to post solid scores at every meet because it doesn't leave any margin for error. With six of his top seven players returning from last year, Weddingfeld likely won't have to. Senior Luke Parkinson is back along with juniors Hunter Johnson, Joey Newton, Ty … [Read more...] about Hawk golfers return state qualifier Johnson, 5 other top players

Course flooding cancels final round of boys’ state golf meet

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Hunter Johnson got some bad news when he woke up on Saturday morning. "Unfortunately day 2 of state golf has been cancelled due to course flooding," Ankeny coach Mike Weddingfeld tweeted. "Great 1 day experience for Hunter and proud to coach him and the rest of the team this season." Johnson, a sophomore, carded a 5-over-par 76 in Friday's opening … [Read more...] about Course flooding cancels final round of boys’ state golf meet

Johnson overcomes rough start, shoots 76 at state meet

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Ankeny's Hunter Johnson rebounded from a rough start to shoot a 5-over-par 76 in the opening round of the boys' Class 4A state golf meet on Friday at Brown Deer Golf Club in Coralville. Johnson, a sophomore, is tied for 27th place in a field of 82 players heading into Saturday's final round, which is slated to begin at 9 a.m. "Hunter played a great … [Read more...] about Johnson overcomes rough start, shoots 76 at state meet

Jaguars take 2nd, Ankeny’s Johnson places 3rd at CIML meet

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When the CIML Central Conference meet was moved from The Legacy to Blank Golf Course on Wednesday, the six teams in the league had to make some quick adjustments. Ankeny Centennial did just fine, and so did Ankeny's Hunter Johnson. The eighth-ranked Jaguars shot a 311 to earn a second-place finish. No. 4 Dowling Catholic also finished with a 311 total, … [Read more...] about Jaguars take 2nd, Ankeny’s Johnson places 3rd at CIML meet

After falling to Johnston, Hawks will host Ankeny Invite on Monday

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The Ankeny boys' golf team made only one birdie on Friday during a dual meet against Johnston at Jester Park. It resulted in a 157-168 loss to the Dragons. "We just aren’t playing our best golf right now, and I am not sure why," said Ankeny coach Mike Weddingfeld, whose team finished with a 1-4 record in the CIML Central Conference. "We are in the peak … [Read more...] about After falling to Johnston, Hawks will host Ankeny Invite on Monday

Hawks finish 3rd behind Mason City, Marshalltown at Fort Dodge Invite

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For the first time this season, the Ankeny boys' golf team placed among the top three squads at an invitational meet on Tuesday. The Hawks finished third among seven teams in the Fort Dodge Invitational at the Fort Dodge Country Club. The meet was originally scheduled for Aug. 28, but was postponed due to bad weather. "I'm very happy with a third-place … [Read more...] about Hawks finish 3rd behind Mason City, Marshalltown at Fort Dodge Invite

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Thomas Nygren, Ankeny boys’ golf

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Senior Thomas Nygren leads the Ankeny boys' golf team with a 39.02 average. He is a three-year varsity member. Nygren shot a 39 on Tuesday to help the Hawks to a CIML Central Conference dual-meet victory over Urbandale at Otter Creek. He earlier shot a 76 to place seventh at the Des Moines Roosevelt Invitational on Aug. 9 at Waveland. Here is some … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Thomas Nygren, Ankeny boys’ golf

Hawk golfers top Urbandale; Wednesday’s Ankeny Invite cancelled

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It stopped raining long enough on Tuesday for the Ankeny boys' golf team to play its first meet in two weeks. The Hawks defeated visiting Urbandale, 156-178, in a CIML Central Conference dual meet at Otter Creek. They improved their record to 1-2 in the league. "We were glad to get the meet in before the rain, and it was nice to get one in the win … [Read more...] about Hawk golfers top Urbandale; Wednesday’s Ankeny Invite cancelled

Hawk golfers struggle at Veenker, fall to Ames

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The Ankeny boys' golf team struggled on one of the state's toughest courses Tuesday, dropping a 324-343 decision to host Ames in a dual meet at Veenker Golf Course. The loss dropped the Hawks' record to 0-2 in the CIML Central Conference. Hunter Johnson led Ankeny with an 83, while Luke Parkinson shot an 84. Ty Roghair fired an 87, Dylan Taylor had an 89, … [Read more...] about Hawk golfers struggle at Veenker, fall to Ames

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Dylan Taylor, Ankeny boys’ golf

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Dylan Taylor of the Ankeny boys' golf team is the Ankeny Fanatic Sub of the Week sponsored by Blimpie. Taylor earned a spot in the Hawks' varsity lineup and has been one of the team's most consistent players. The sophomore opened the season with a 79 to place ninth in the Des Moines Roosevelt Invitational on Aug. 9 at Waveland, helping the Hawks to a … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Dylan Taylor, Ankeny boys’ golf

Hawk golfers search for consistency after loss to Dowling Catholic

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The challenge for some members of the Ankeny boys' golf team is to play a solid 18-hole round and not just nine holes. That was very evident during Tuesday's CIML Central Conference dual meet against visiting Dowling Catholic, which posted a 308-315 victory over the Hawks at Otter Creek Golf Course. "I thought we played Ok," said Ankeny coach Mike … [Read more...] about Hawk golfers search for consistency after loss to Dowling Catholic