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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

Hawkettes cruise to victory over Fort Dodge as Webb claims medalist honors

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The members of the Ankeny girls' golf team were very happy to see the Fort Dodge Country Club on Tuesday afternoon. The Hawkettes took advantage of the favorable course to defeat Fort Dodge, 181-221, in a CIML Iowa Conference dual meet. "We played very well!" said Ankeny coach Seth Hagarty. "It was very clear that there was a change in the level of … [Read more...] about Hawkettes cruise to victory over Fort Dodge as Webb claims medalist honors

‘This is the hardest course we play’: Ankeny golfers place 4th at Veenker

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A difficult stretch of meets continued for the Ankeny girls' golf team with perhaps the steepest challenge yet. After playing three consecutive meets on Wednesday through Friday, including back-to-back 18-hole tournaments, the Hawkettes traveled to Veenker Golf Course on Monday for the Ames Invitational. They placed fourth in the 11-team field with a 424 … [Read more...] about ‘This is the hardest course we play’: Ankeny golfers place 4th at Veenker

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