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Froehlich earns medalist honors as Hawkettes roll to victory at Mason City

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The Ankeny girls' golf team evened its record at 2-2 in the CIML Iowa Conference with a 201-253 victory over Mason City on Monday at the Mason City Country Club. Mason City dropped to 0-2 in the league. "We were able to notch another win in our conference, which is always a good thing," said Ankeny coach Seth Hagarty. "Hopefully, we can continue that … [Read more...] about Froehlich earns medalist honors as Hawkettes roll to victory at Mason City

Hawkette golfers shoot a season-best 387, place 9th at Lamson Invitational

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Friday's Lamson Invitational at Willow Creek Golf Course featured a showdown between the top three girls' golf teams in Class 4A. Top-ranked Pleasant Valley won the 13-team meet with a score of 313, edging No. 2 Valley--the host team--by four strokes. No. 3 Marshalltown finished third with a 330. Ankeny shot a 387 to place ninth. "I was very excited … [Read more...] about Hawkette golfers shoot a season-best 387, place 9th at Lamson Invitational

‘We certainly struggled on a difficult course’: Ankeny falls to No. 3 Bobcats

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After having Monday's Turk Bowman Invitational at Ames postponed due to a wet course, the Ankeny girls' golf team got a chance to play Tuesday against one of the state's best squads. Unfortunately, the Hawkettes couldn't take advantage of the nice conditions. Ankeny traveled to Marshalltown to face the third-ranked Bobcats and dropped a 167-212 … [Read more...] about ‘We certainly struggled on a difficult course’: Ankeny falls to No. 3 Bobcats

Centennial golfers place 4th, Hawkettes finish 8th at Toni Dickey Invitational

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When the fog finally lifted on Thursday morning, the conditions turned out to be great for the Toni Dickey Invitational on Thursday at Otter Creek Golf Course. The host Ankeny girls' golf squad placed eighth in the 13-team field. The Hawkettes posted a score of 394. "It turned out to be a beautiful day," said Ankeny coach Seth Hagarty. "Even though we … [Read more...] about Centennial golfers place 4th, Hawkettes finish 8th at Toni Dickey Invitational

Hawkettes overcome windy conditions, top Fort Dodge in conference opener

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The windy conditions made things difficult for the Ankeny girls' golf team on Tuesday at Otter Creek. The Hawkettes still managed to post a 199-254 victory over Fort Dodge in their CIML Iowa Conference opener. "Once again, I was extremely proud of the way our girls faced the adverse weather conditions and had positive attitudes throughout the … [Read more...] about Hawkettes overcome windy conditions, top Fort Dodge in conference opener

Drefke leads Jaguars to runner-up finish at Centennial Invite; Ankeny places 7th

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Some ideal weather conditions greeted the 10 teams that participated in the Ankeny Centennial Invitational girls' golf meet on Monday at Briarwood Golf Club. Temperatures in the 60s with very little wind were a welcome relief following two weeks of cold and rainy weather that made practicing difficult. "What a beautiful day to start off the year!" said … [Read more...] about Drefke leads Jaguars to runner-up finish at Centennial Invite; Ankeny places 7th

Four returning varsity regulars expected ‘to set the tone’ for Ankeny golfers

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Although the Ankeny girls' golf team boasts four returning varsity regulars, the Hawkettes' lineup could look a lot different this season. Gone is Jaci Webb, a three-time state qualifier who graduated last spring and is now playing for William Jewell College. She placed ninth in Class 4A last season, equaling the highest finish by an Ankeny golfer since … [Read more...] about Four returning varsity regulars expected ‘to set the tone’ for Ankeny golfers

Webb closes out her career with 6 straight pars, places 9th in Class 4A

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Jaci Webb didn't know where she had placed when she completed her final round in the girls' Class 4A state meet on Wednesday at Otter Creek Golf Course. The Ankeny senior found out later that she had finished in the top 10. "I was thrilled to finish out my high school season the way I did, and a ninth-place finish just makes it even better," Webb … [Read more...] about Webb closes out her career with 6 straight pars, places 9th in Class 4A

Webb shoots 4-over-par 75 in opening round of Class 4A state meet

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Ankeny senior Jaci Webb carded a 4-over-par 75 on Tuesday in the opening round of the girls' Class 4A state meet at Otter Creek Golf Course. Webb is in sixth place heading into Wednesday's final round on her home course. "I was extremely happy with how I played today!" said Webb. "And I am looking forward to playing again tomorrow!" Webb's round … [Read more...] about Webb shoots 4-over-par 75 in opening round of Class 4A state meet

Ankeny Fanatic Preps of the Week: Kaitlyn Ault and Jaci Webb, girls’ golf

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Ankeny senior Jaci Webb has qualified for the girls' state golf meet for the third time in her career. She placed fourth with an 85 in a Class 4A regional meet on May 24 at Elmwood Country Club in Marshalltown, helping the Hawkettes to a third-place finish. Ankeny Centennial junior Kaitlyn Ault shot a 114 to finish 25th in a field of 45 golfers at the … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Preps of the Week: Kaitlyn Ault and Jaci Webb, girls’ golf

Webb shoots an 85, advances to state golf meet for 3rd time in her career

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Ankeny senior Jaci Webb is headed to the girls' state golf meet for the third time in her high school career. And this time, she'll get to play on her home course. Webb carded an 85 to place fourth in a Class 4A regional meet on Monday at Elmwood Country Club in Marshalltown. She advanced to the state meet, which is slated for June 1-2 at Otter Creek … [Read more...] about Webb shoots an 85, advances to state golf meet for 3rd time in her career

Ankeny places 3rd, Centennial finishes 5th in conference meet at Veenker

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The Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial girls' golf teams have probably seen enough of Veenker Golf Course. Both squads played the difficult Ames course for the second time this season on Wednesday, when they competed in the CIML Iowa Conference meet. The Hawkettes and Jaguars both struggled. Ankeny placed third in the six-team field with a 409 total. The … [Read more...] about Ankeny places 3rd, Centennial finishes 5th in conference meet at Veenker

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Abby North, Ankeny girls’ golf

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Senior Abby North is a member of the Ankeny girls' golf team. She helped the Hawkettes to a 4-1 dual-meet record this season. North has played in five varsity meets. She shot a 55 in Ankeny's victory over Fort Dodge at the Fort Dodge Country Club on April 27. "Abby has been a part of our program for her entire high school career," said Ankeny coach … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Abby North, Ankeny girls’ golf

Ankeny, Centennial golfers assigned to Marshalltown regional at Elmwood

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Both the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial girls' golf teams have been assigned to the Marshalltown regional by the Iowa Girls' High School Athletic Union. Marshalltown, the CIML Iowa Conference dual-meet champion, will host the regional meet at Elmwood Country Club. It will be held on Monday, May 24. Waukee, which placed third in the Class 4A state meet in … [Read more...] about Ankeny, Centennial golfers assigned to Marshalltown regional at Elmwood

Hawkettes place 5th at S.E. Polk Invite, shoot their best score away from Otter

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Naomi SchraderBachar and Olivia Froehlich each shot a personal-best score to help the Ankeny girls' golf team to a fifth-place finish in the Southeast Polk Invitational on Thursday at Copper Creek Golf Course. SchraderBachar carded a 95, while Froehlich fired a 101 as Ankeny posted a total of 379. It was the Hawkettes' best score of the season away from … [Read more...] about Hawkettes place 5th at S.E. Polk Invite, shoot their best score away from Otter

Hawkettes top Mason City, finish with best dual-meet record since 2012

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The Ankeny girls' golf team closed out its dual-meet season with a 196-202 victory over visiting Mason City on Tuesday at Otter Creek Golf Course. The Hawkettes finished with a 4-1 record in the CIML Iowa Conference. It's their best dual-meet mark since 2012, when Ankeny also went 4-1 in the CIML Central Conference. "Some days are better than others in … [Read more...] about Hawkettes top Mason City, finish with best dual-meet record since 2012

Ankeny golfers place 7th at Waukee Invite, while Centennial finishes 11th

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Monday's Waukee Invitational at Beaver Creek Golf Club in Grimes featured some of the state's top girls' golf teams. Valley, the Class 4A state champion in 2019, won the meet with a 315 total. The Tigers lead the state with an average score of 328.1. Washington placed second in the 13-team field with a 330, while Van Meter took third with a 367. Those … [Read more...] about Ankeny golfers place 7th at Waukee Invite, while Centennial finishes 11th

‘Every single shot counts’: Hawkettes edge Ames golfers by 4 strokes

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The Ankeny girls' golf team turned the tables on one of its CIML Iowa Conference rivals. Eight days ago, the Hawkettes lost to Ames by 25 strokes in the Turk Bowman Invitational at Veenker Golf Course. Veenker is the Little Cyclones' home course. On Tuesday, Ankeny hosted a dual meet against Ames at Otter Creek and capitalized on the home-course … [Read more...] about ‘Every single shot counts’: Hawkettes edge Ames golfers by 4 strokes