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
Girls' Golf
Drefke takes 3rd at Centennial Invite, leads Jaguars to 5th-place finish
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
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
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
Doubleday Insurance Coach of the Month: Kelley Emke, Ankeny girls’ golf
The new head coach of the Hawkettes is a former Ankeny player and the daughter of legendary Hawkettes' coach Toni Dickey. … [Read more...] about Doubleday Insurance Coach of the Month: Kelley Emke, Ankeny girls’ golf