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‘This group will always be special to me’: Hawkettes end year with 6th-place finish

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The Ankeny girls' golf team ended its season on Wednesday with a sixth-place finish in a Class 4A regional meet at American Legion Golf Course in Marshalltown. The Hawkettes posted a 391 total. "I’m so proud of all the work the girls did this year!" said first-year Ankeny coach Kelley Emke. "We set a goal of getting more consistent as a team and … [Read more...] about ‘This group will always be special to me’: Hawkettes end year with 6th-place finish

Drefke earns medalist honors again, leads Jaguars to victory over Ankeny

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Ankeny Centennial's Payton Drefke earned medalist honors for the third time in four days and for the fifth time this season on Thursday. The senior carded a 4-over-par 39 at Copper Creek to finish one stroke ahead of Southeast Polk's Kate Wahman in a CIML Conference triangular meet. Her round was highlighted by a birdie on the par-4, No. 4 … [Read more...] about Drefke earns medalist honors again, leads Jaguars to victory over Ankeny

Drefke wins conference title by 9 shots, leads Centennial to 3rd-place finish

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Ankeny Centennial's Payton Drefke entered the final round of the CIML Conference girls' golf meet with a three-stroke lead. The senior didn't have to sweat out a narrow victory. Drefke carded a 4-over-par 75 on Wednesday at Otter Creek to finish with a 36-hole total of 152, allowing her to earn medalist honors by nine strokes over Adalyn Wiig of Waukee … [Read more...] about Drefke wins conference title by 9 shots, leads Centennial to 3rd-place finish

Drefke earns medalist honors at Waukee Invite, takes lead at conference meet

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The Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team posted its best score of the season on Monday while placing fourth in the Waukee Invitational at Beaver Creek. Ankeny, meanwhile, took 11th in the 13-team field. The event also served as the opening round of the CIML Conference meet, which will conclude on Wednesday at Otter Creek. Centennial's Payton Drefke … [Read more...] about Drefke earns medalist honors at Waukee Invite, takes lead at conference meet

Centennial golfers place 8th at S.E. Polk Invitational, while Ankeny finishes 13th

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It's been a rainy week for the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial girls' golf teams. The Hawkettes and Jaguars were supposed to play on Tuesday at Copper Creek, but the CIML Conference triangular meet against Southeast Polk was postponed due to rain. On Thursday, Ankeny and Centennial dodged some more raindrops while competing in the Southeast Polk … [Read more...] about Centennial golfers place 8th at S.E. Polk Invitational, while Ankeny finishes 13th

‘It’s in the hole!’: Ankeny’s Smith records an ace on No. 6 at Turk Bowman Invite

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It wasn't a great day for golf, but that didn't stop senior Addison Smith from making the shot of the year for the Ankeny girls' team. Smith recorded a hole-in-one during the Turk Bowman Invitational on Monday at Veenker Golf Course in Ames. She used an 8-iron to ace the par-3, 132-yard, No. 6 hole. "This was my first hole-in-one!" said Smith. "I could … [Read more...] about ‘It’s in the hole!’: Ankeny’s Smith records an ace on No. 6 at Turk Bowman Invite

Runner-up Drefke leads Jaguars to 3rd place at Dickey Invite; Ankeny takes 8th

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Despite some cold and rainy conditions, the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial girls' golf teams both posted some solid scores on Thursday in the Toni Dickey Invitational at Otter Creek. The Jaguars placed third in the 12-team field with a 366 total. "We were very happy with our play today!" said Centennial coach John Petersen. "It was a big improvement … [Read more...] about Runner-up Drefke leads Jaguars to 3rd place at Dickey Invite; Ankeny takes 8th

‘Willow can be a tough course’: Ankeny shoots a 420, takes 16th at Lamson Invite

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The Ankeny girls' golf squad placed 16th among 17 teams in the Lamson Invitational on Monday at Willow Creek Golf Course. The Hawkettes posted a score of 420. "It was great to finally have a nice day to play golf," said Ankeny coach Kelley Emke. "Our team score was not our best of the season, but we did see some great individual improvements." Ames … [Read more...] about ‘Willow can be a tough course’: Ankeny shoots a 420, takes 16th at Lamson Invite

Ankeny golfers battle gusty winds, place 3rd in triangular meet at Otter Creek

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The conditions were far from ideal for the Ankeny girls' golf team's home opener on Thursday. The Hawkettes battled gusty winds and cold temperatures while hosting a CIML Conference triangular meet at Otter Creek. They finished third overall with a 217 total. Waukee Northwest easily won the meet with a 174. Waukee shot a 196 to place … [Read more...] about Ankeny golfers battle gusty winds, place 3rd in triangular meet at Otter Creek

Ankeny golfers shoot 194 total at Willow Creek; Ross earns runner-up honors

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Ankeny girls' golf coach Kelley Emke was happy with her team's progress on Tuesday. The Hawkettes shot a 194 in a CIML Conference triangular meet at Willow Creek, where they placed third behind Valley (179) and Dowling Catholic (191). "Overall, I am happy with the results!" Emke said. "This is our lowest nine holes yet this season, and it was awesome … [Read more...] about Ankeny golfers shoot 194 total at Willow Creek; Ross earns runner-up honors

Drefke takes 3rd at Centennial Invite, leads Jaguars to 5th-place finish

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The Ankeny Centennial girls' golf squad opened its season on Monday with a fifth-place finish in the Centennial Invitational at Briarwood Golf Club, while crosstown rival Ankeny took eighth in the 12-team field. Gilbert shot a 320 to win the meet for the fourth straight year. Pleasant Valley was second with a 336. The Jaguars carded a 381 on their home … [Read more...] about Drefke takes 3rd at Centennial Invite, leads Jaguars to 5th-place finish

‘I’m really proud of our start!’: Ankeny golfers place 3rd at Waukee NW Invite

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The season got off to a rainy start for the Ankeny girls' golf team. The Hawkettes placed third among five squads in the Waukee Northwest Invitational on Monday. The meet was held at The Legacy Golf Club in Norwalk under cool, cloudy and rainy conditions. "Overall, I'm really proud of our start this year!" said Ankeny coach Kelley Emke, who was making … [Read more...] about ‘I’m really proud of our start!’: Ankeny golfers place 3rd at Waukee NW Invite

‘The girls know we’re going to work hard’: Hawkettes begin new era under Emke

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Kelley Emke knows all about the history of the Ankeny girls' golf team. The Hawkettes' new head coach is hoping to build on the program's tradition in 2024. She once played for Ankeny under legendary coach Toni Dickey, who was Emke's mother. Now, she is trying to develop some chemistry with the 10 girls on the squad. "The girls have been great," … [Read more...] about ‘The girls know we’re going to work hard’: Hawkettes begin new era under Emke

Dickey inducted into Iowa High School Golf Coaches’ Association Hall of Fame

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The late Toni Dickey was one of several coaches inducted into the Iowa High School Golf Coaches' Association Hall of Fame on Monday at Veenker Golf Course in Ames. Dickey, who passed away last August at the age of 63, coached the Ankeny girls' golf team for 31 years before retiring after the 2017 season. She compiled a record of 1,114-590 during her … [Read more...] about Dickey inducted into Iowa High School Golf Coaches’ Association Hall of Fame

Hawkette golfers place 5th in regional meet as Hagarty’s tenure at Ankeny ends

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The season ended on Wednesday for the Ankeny girls' golf team. A long trip to Waterloo for a Class 4A regional meet also marked the end of Seth Hagarty's coaching tenure at the school. Hagarty, who has also served as an assistant coach for the girls' basketball program, is moving back to Jesup this summer to be closer to both his and his wife's … [Read more...] about Hawkette golfers place 5th in regional meet as Hagarty’s tenure at Ankeny ends

Ankeny golfers fall to S.E. Polk, will head to Waterloo next for regional meet

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The Ankeny girls' golf team closed out its dual-meet season on Monday with a 156-199 loss to third-ranked Southeast Polk at Otter Creek. The Hawkettes finished with a 0-8 record in the CIML Conference. "First, hats off to all of the Southeast Polk players and their coaches," said Ankeny coach Seth Hagarty. "They truly are a state championship caliber … [Read more...] about Ankeny golfers fall to S.E. Polk, will head to Waterloo next for regional meet

Centennial golfers place 6th at CIML meet, while Hawkettes finish 8th

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The Ankeny Centennial girls' golf squad took sixth in the CIML Conference meet on Wednesday at Jester Park, while Ankeny finished eighth in the nine-team field. Third-ranked Southeast Polk shot a 326 to win the team title. No. 6 Waukee Northwest was second with a 331, followed by No. 8 Valley with a 337. Centennial and Dowling Catholic each finished … [Read more...] about Centennial golfers place 6th at CIML meet, while Hawkettes finish 8th