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Playing for 3rd time in 3 days, Hawkettes finish 9th at Lamson Invitational

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The Ankeny girls' golf team placed ninth among 12 squads in the Lamson Invitational on Friday at Willow Creek. The Hawkettes posted a 394 total. The meet was originally scheduled for Monday, but was postponed due to bad weather. That forced Ankeny to play three meets in three days, including back-to-back 18-hole tournaments after hosting the Toni Dickey … [Read more...] about Playing for 3rd time in 3 days, Hawkettes finish 9th at Lamson Invitational

Ankeny golfers place 4th at Dickey Invite; Jaguars earn 8th-place finish

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As the weather improved on Thursday, so did the scores for many of the girls' golf teams competing in the Toni Dickey Invitational at Otter Creek. Ankeny placed fourth under the sunny skies. The Hawkettes posted a 373 total on their home course. "I was very proud of all of the girls today!" said Ankeny coach Seth Hagarty. "They all improved in … [Read more...] about Ankeny golfers place 4th at Dickey Invite; Jaguars earn 8th-place finish

Hawkettes struggle in cold, windy conditions, drop dual to Marshalltown

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The Ankeny girls' golf team didn't have much time to celebrate its runner-up finish in the Ankeny Centennial Invitational on Monday. The Hawkettes were back on the golf course Tuesday afternoon, and they dropped a 187-204 decision to visiting Marshalltown in their CIML Iowa Conference opener at Otter Creek. "It was pretty tough out there today and … [Read more...] about Hawkettes struggle in cold, windy conditions, drop dual to Marshalltown

Medalist Webb leads Hawkettes to runner-up finish at Centennial Invite

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The last time Jaci Webb played in an official high school golf meet was more than 22 months ago, when she placed 12th in the Class 4A state meet. Her game is still in pretty good shape. The senior carded an 83 on Monday to earn medalist honors in the season-opening Ankeny Centennial Invitational at Briarwood Golf Course. The William Jewell recruit led … [Read more...] about Medalist Webb leads Hawkettes to runner-up finish at Centennial Invite

With Webb leading the way, Hawkette golfers looking to qualify for state

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There's no doubt that the Ankeny girls' golf program is trending in the right direction. Before the 2020 season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Hawkettes posted a 3-2 dual record in 2019. It was their first winning campaign since the split into two high schools in 2013. Ankeny coach Seth Hagarty is confident that his team can pick up … [Read more...] about With Webb leading the way, Hawkette golfers looking to qualify for state

After missing her junior season, Ankeny golfer Webb commits to William Jewell

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Ankeny golfer Jaci Webb didn't get a chance to impress college coaches with a strong junior season. She still landed a scholarship anyway. Webb has verbally committed to play for William Jewell College, an NCAA Division II program in Liberty, Mo. She announced her decision via Twitter earlier on Tuesday. "I am very excited to announce that I have … [Read more...] about After missing her junior season, Ankeny golfer Webb commits to William Jewell

Ankeny Fanatic Preps of the Week: Claire Beath and Rachel Moore, girls’ golf

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Claire Beath is a member of the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team, while fellow senior Rachel Moore plays for crosstown rival Ankeny. Their 2020 season was wiped out due to the coronavirus. Beath posted an average score of 56.9 strokes as a junior. Moore finished the 2019 season with a 59.4 average. Here is some inside info on the duo: Even though … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Preps of the Week: Claire Beath and Rachel Moore, girls’ golf

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Gabby Schnepf, Ankeny girls’ golf

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Gabby Schnepf is a member of the Ankeny girls' golf team. Schnepf shot a 122 in a Class 4A regional meet on Monday at the American Legion Golf Course in Marshalltown, helping her squad to a fourth-place finish. The Hawkettes posted a season-best score of 384. "Gabby is a freshman that has moved her way up to a varsity spot in a short amount of time," … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Gabby Schnepf, Ankeny girls’ golf

‘Something I will always remember’: Webb records ace at Copper Creek

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Ankeny girls' golf coach Seth Hagarty will never forget Thursday's Southeast Polk Invitational. Neither will his team's best player. Sophomore Jaci Webb recorded her first hole-in-one while shooting a career-best score of 79 at Copper Creek Golf Course, leading the Hawkettes to a tie for sixth place in the 11-team field. She took fourth as an … [Read more...] about ‘Something I will always remember’: Webb records ace at Copper Creek

Ames golfers top Hawkettes, clinch share of conference title

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At least a share of the CIML Central Conference dual meet title was at stake on Tuesday as the Ames girls' golf team hosted Ankeny at Veenker Golf Course. The Little Cyclones capitalized on the home-course advantage to post a 188-206 victory, improving their league record to 4-0 with just one dual meet remaining. Ankeny dropped to 3-1 in the … [Read more...] about Ames golfers top Hawkettes, clinch share of conference title

Hawkettes beat Johnston after losing to Dragons by 16 shots on Monday

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There's no secret to the Ankeny girls' golf team's success. The Hawkettes are simply working hard. "The entire team--varsity to JV--have been working very hard at all aspects of their game, and it's starting to pay off," said Ankeny coach Seth Hagarty. "We will keep working and keep grinding and hopefully these results will continue to … [Read more...] about Hawkettes beat Johnston after losing to Dragons by 16 shots on Monday

Webb places 5th at Lamson Invitational; Hawkettes break 400 as a team

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Monday was the start of a busy week for the Ankeny girls' golf team. The Hawkettes, who will host a dual meet against Johnston on Tuesday before hosting the Toni Dickey Invitational on Thursday, placed ninth among 16 teams in the Lamson Invitational at Willow Creek. "We met one of our team goals, which was to break 400 in an 18-hole invite.  And we did … [Read more...] about Webb places 5th at Lamson Invitational; Hawkettes break 400 as a team

Dickey to be inducted into Rasmussen Coaches Hall of Fame on Thursday

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Toni Dickey was surprised when Ankeny High School Activities Director Brent Buttjer visited her classroom about a month ago. "We started chatting, and he talked about how the golf tournament is going to be named after me," Dickey said of the annual Hawkette Invitational, which will be played on Thursday at Otter Creek Golf Course. "And then he said, … [Read more...] about Dickey to be inducted into Rasmussen Coaches Hall of Fame on Thursday

Centennial golfers overcome brutal conditions to win their own tournament

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The weather conditions on Wednesday were better suited for football than golf. But the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial girls' golf teams had no choice but to play. They joined Indianola, Nevada and Ottumwa in battling the cold temperatures and gusty winds to compete in the Centennial Invitational at Briarwood Golf Club. "The conditions obviously weren't … [Read more...] about Centennial golfers overcome brutal conditions to win their own tournament

Webb places 3rd, Hawkettes finish 4th at Urbandale Invitational

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The Ankeny girls' golf team earned a fourth-place finish in the Urbandale Invitational on Monday at the Urbandale Golf and Country Club. Johnston shot a 198 to capture the team title, finishing four strokes ahead of Ames. Newton placed third in the five-team field with a 214, followed by Ankeny (217) and Urbandale (226). "Overall, I was happy with the … [Read more...] about Webb places 3rd, Hawkettes finish 4th at Urbandale Invitational

Ankeny golfers top Maroons for first conference win under Hagarty

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Wednesday was a memorable day for the Ankeny girls' golf team. The Hawkettes opened their season with a 215-228 victory over Dowling Catholic in a CIML Central Conference dual meet at Blank Golf Course. "This was our first conference win since I have been the head coach," said Seth Hagarty, who took over the program last year. "I am so excited for the … [Read more...] about Ankeny golfers top Maroons for first conference win under Hagarty

Hawkettes look to improve with return of all 6 varsity regulars

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If experience helps, then the Ankeny girls' golf team should improve significantly this season. All six of the varsity regulars are back from a team that posted a 0-5 dual-meet record last year. "We did not graduate anyone," said Ankeny coach Seth Hagarty. "We have set a few goals as a whole team for the season, but more specifically the girls have … [Read more...] about Hawkettes look to improve with return of all 6 varsity regulars