The Ankeny girls' golf squad shot a season-best 378 and placed sixth among 12 teams in the opening round of the CIML Conference Invitational on Monday at Beaver Creek, while Ankeny Centennial posted a 385 total and finished ninth. Two-time defending champion Waukee Northwest carded a 329 and holds a 12-stroke lead over Southeast Polk, which posted a 341 … [Read more...] about ‘It was definitely a battle’: Ankeny golfers shoot 378, Jaguars 385 in CIML 1st round
Girls' Golf
Ankeny golfers place 9th, Jaguars finish 11th in S.E. Polk Invite at Copper Creek
The Ankeny girls' golf team placed ninth in the Southeast Polk Invitational on Thursday at Copper Creek, finishing two spots ahead of Ankeny Centennial. The Hawkettes posted a 386 total. The Jaguars finished with a 396. "It was definitely a good learning opportunity," said Centennial coach Marty Kiepe. "Copper was playing difficult, and we struggled … [Read more...] about Ankeny golfers place 9th, Jaguars finish 11th in S.E. Polk Invite at Copper Creek
Ankeny golfers suffer close losses to Waukee, Dowling in final CIML triangular
Only five strokes separated the three girls' golf teams in a CIML Conference triangular meet on Wednesday at Sugar Creek. Unfortunately, Ankeny came out on the short end. The Hawkettes shot a 186 and suffered a pair of close losses. Waukee posted a 181 total on its home course to edge Dowling Catholic, which finished with a 183. "It's not how we … [Read more...] about Ankeny golfers suffer close losses to Waukee, Dowling in final CIML triangular
Ross, Moeller earn top-12 finishes as AHS golfers place 6th at Turk Bowman Invite
Sophomore Madalyn Ross and junior Aubree Moeller both earned top-12 finishes to lead the Ankeny girls' golf team to a sixth-place finish among nine squads in the Turk Bowman Invitational on Monday at Veenker Golf Course in Ames. The Hawkettes posted a 425 total, their worst 18-hole round of the season, on one of the state's most difficult … [Read more...] about Ross, Moeller earn top-12 finishes as AHS golfers place 6th at Turk Bowman Invite
Ross earns runner-up honors, but Ankeny golfers fall to Rams, Dragons in triangular
One of the hottest girls' golf teams in the CIML Conference had no trouble with the cooler temperatures on Thursday morning at Otter Creek Golf Course. Southeast Polk remained unbeaten in league play by defeating Johnston and host Ankeny in a triangular meet. The Rams shot a 175 to improve to 6-0 in the conference. Johnston posted a 185 total, while … [Read more...] about Ross earns runner-up honors, but Ankeny golfers fall to Rams, Dragons in triangular
‘It was a great showing of our potential!’: Ankeny golfers top Jaguars in triangular
After shooting a 400 on the same course two days earlier in the Lamson Invitational, the Ankeny girls' golf team returned to Willow Creek on Wednesday for a CIML Conference triangular meet and posted a 186 total for a nine-hole round, allowing the Hawkettes to defeat their crosstown rival for the second time in three meetings this season. Valley won the … [Read more...] about ‘It was a great showing of our potential!’: Ankeny golfers top Jaguars in triangular
Ankeny golfers take 11th in Lamson Invite, will return to Willow Creek on Wednesday
The Ankeny girls' golf team placed 11th among 16 squads in the Lamson Invitational on Monday at Willow Creek. The Hawkettes posted a score of 400. They again competed without their No. 1 golfer, Madalyn Ross, who also missed the Toni Dickey Invitational on Thursday. "She missed both meets for a choir trip," said Ankeny coach Kelley … [Read more...] about Ankeny golfers take 11th in Lamson Invite, will return to Willow Creek on Wednesday
‘What a day of golf to honor my mom!’: Jags take 6th, Ankeny 8th at Dickey Invite
Both Kelley Emke and Marty Kiepe walked away from Thursday's Toni Dickey Invitational at Otter Creek feeling pretty good about their girls' golf teams. Kiepe's Ankeny Centennial squad placed sixth in the 12-team field with a 387 total. The Jaguars took advantage of the sunny skies and temperatures in the 70s after dodging the rain on Wednesday, when they … [Read more...] about ‘What a day of golf to honor my mom!’: Jags take 6th, Ankeny 8th at Dickey Invite
Ankeny golfers edge Centennial by one stroke for 7th place at Jaguar Invitational
Only one stroke separated the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial girls' golf teams at the conclusion of the Jaguar Invitational on Monday at Briarwood Golf Club. The Hawkettes placed seventh in the 12-team field. They posted a 394 total. "We had a good day!" said Ankeny coach Kelley Emke. "Ultimately, right now our growth is measured in how we come back from … [Read more...] about Ankeny golfers edge Centennial by one stroke for 7th place at Jaguar Invitational
‘It was not our best night’: Ankeny golfers shoot 214 in triangular meet at Urbandale
The weather improved dramatically on Wednesday, but that wasn't the case for the Ankeny girls' golf team. After shooting a 390 for 18 holes in tough conditions at the Waukee Northwest Invitational on Monday, the Hawkettes traveled to the Urbandale Golf and Country Club on Wednesday for a nine-hole CIML Conference triangular meet against Northwest and … [Read more...] about ‘It was not our best night’: Ankeny golfers shoot 214 in triangular meet at Urbandale
Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 342
In the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by Legacy Realty of Iowa and Revive Dermatology Clinic and Spa, publisher Dan Holm interviews girls' golf coaches Kelley Emke of Ankeny and Marty Kiepe of Ankeny Centennial about the upcoming season. … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 342
Ross leads Ankeny golfers to 4th-place finish at Waukee NW Invitational
The Ankeny girls' golf team overcame the chilly conditions to earn a fourth-place finish in the season-opening Waukee Northwest Invitational on Monday at The Legacy Golf Club in Norwalk. Despite temperatures in the 30s when the meet began at 10 a.m., the Hawkettes went on to shoot a score of 390. That was 23 strokes better than what they posted at the … [Read more...] about Ross leads Ankeny golfers to 4th-place finish at Waukee NW Invitational
‘We just want to keep getting better’: Ankeny golfers return 3 varsity regulars
There will be some new faces in the lineup for the Ankeny girls' golf team when the Hawkettes open their season on Monday by competing in the Waukee Northwest Invitational at The Legacy Golf Club in Norwalk. Only three varsity regulars are back from last year's squad that posted a 1-7 dual record in the CIML Conference. "We just want to keep getting … [Read more...] about ‘We just want to keep getting better’: Ankeny golfers return 3 varsity regulars
Petersen to resign as Centennial girls’ golf coach; Smith exits from AHS girls’ tennis
John Petersen and Steve Smith were both hired for head coaching positions in the Ankeny school district in the spring of 2019. Now, several years later, they are both departing at the same time. Petersen is planning to resign as the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf coach. He has yet to officially submit his resignation letter, but has told his golfers of … [Read more...] about Petersen to resign as Centennial girls’ golf coach; Smith exits from AHS girls’ tennis
Geiselhart nearly qualifies for state while Jaguars place 4th, Hawkettes finish 5th
Both the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial girls' golf teams were hoping to pull off a surprise during a Class 4A regional meet on Wednesday at Marshalltown. Unfortunately, it didn't happen. The 19th-ranked Jaguars shot a 388 on the Elmwood Country Club course and placed fourth in the 10-team field. Ankeny finished fifth with a 403 total and also saw its … [Read more...] about Geiselhart nearly qualifies for state while Jaguars place 4th, Hawkettes finish 5th
Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 305
In the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by Legacy Realty of Iowa and Revive Dermatology Clinic and Spa, publisher Dan Holm breaks down the two-day CIML Conference Invitational with girls' golf coaches John Petersen of Ankeny Centennial and Kelley Emke of Ankeny and previews next week's Class 4A regional meet at Marshalltown. … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 305
Jaguars improve to finish 6th at CIML Invite; Consistent Hawkettes place 7th
The members of the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial girls' golf teams were paired together during the final round of the CIML Conference Invitational on Wednesday at Blank Golf Course. The two squads could be part of the same groups next Wednesday in a Class 4A regional meet, since both the Hawkettes and Jaguars have been assigned to play at Elmwood Country … [Read more...] about Jaguars improve to finish 6th at CIML Invite; Consistent Hawkettes place 7th
‘Today was a lot of fun’: Jaguars sit in 8th, Ankeny 9th after first round at CIML meet
Both the Ankeny Centennial and Ankeny girls' golf teams have some ground to make up on Wednesday. The Jaguars sit in eighth place among 12 squads in the CIML Conference Invitational following Monday's opening round at the Des Moines Golf and Country Club. They posted a score of 376 after shooting in the 360s twice in the last week, but Centennial coach … [Read more...] about ‘Today was a lot of fun’: Jaguars sit in 8th, Ankeny 9th after first round at CIML meet
‘We had a good comeback’: Jaguars place 7th, Hawkettes take 10th at S.E. Polk Invite
Both the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial girls' golf teams took a step forward on Thursday. The Jaguars placed seventh among 14 squads in the Southeast Polk Invitational at Copper Creek. They posted a score of 368. "I was pleased with today’s scores," said Centennial coach John Petersen. "We are definitely trending in the right direction! We have gone … [Read more...] about ‘We had a good comeback’: Jaguars place 7th, Hawkettes take 10th at S.E. Polk Invite
Jaguars tumble to Waukee NW, S.E. Polk; Ankeny golfers fall to Waukee, Dowling
Wednesday was a tough day for both the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial girls' golf teams. The 19th-ranked Jaguars lost to both No. 4 Waukee Northwest and No. 12 Southeast Polk at Briarwood Golf Club, while the Hawkettes fell to both Waukee and Dowling Catholic in another triangular meet at Blank Golf Course. "It was a hard loss today for all of us," said … [Read more...] about Jaguars tumble to Waukee NW, S.E. Polk; Ankeny golfers fall to Waukee, Dowling















