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Jaguars edge Dowling, tumble to Wolves in triangular meet at Jester Park

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' golf team made a lot of progress over the last week. After shooting a 317 and placing fifth in the Jesse Peck Invitational on Aug. 14 at Briarwood Golf Club, the Jaguars dropped 11 strokes off their score Monday during a CIML Conference triangular meet at Jester Park. The 306 total allowed Centennial to edge Dowling Catholic … [Read more...] about Jaguars edge Dowling, tumble to Wolves in triangular meet at Jester Park

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Zach Hoffman, Ankeny Centennial boys’ golf

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Ankeny Centennial senior Zach Hoffman shot a 79 to place 13th in the season-opening Jesse Peck Invitational on Aug. 14 at Briarwood Golf Club. He helped the Jaguars to a fifth-place finish in the eight-team field. Hoffman is the top returning player from a team that posted a 3-5 record in the CIML Conference last year. He played in 11 events and ranked … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Zach Hoffman, Ankeny Centennial boys’ golf

Jaguars begin new era as former Ankeny player Reedy takes over as head coach

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When the boys' golf season kicks off next week, the Ankeny Centennial squad will feature a new lineup as well as a rookie coach. Former Ankeny player Andrew Reedy has been hired to take over the program from Rick Fee, who resigned from the position last fall to spend more time with his family. Fee had been a part of the program since it began in 2013 and … [Read more...] about Jaguars begin new era as former Ankeny player Reedy takes over as head coach

Ex-Ankeny player Reedy hired to take over Centennial boys’ golf program

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Former Ankeny player Andrew Reedy has been named the new head coach of the Ankeny Centennial boys' golf team. Reedy replaces Rick Fee, who resigned from his position last fall after guiding the program for eight years. "I'm super excited," said Reedy. "I can't wait to get started." As a senior at Ankeny in 2001, Reedy placed second on the team with … [Read more...] about Ex-Ankeny player Reedy hired to take over Centennial boys’ golf program

‘Thanks for a great ride!’: Centennial boys’ golf coach Fee resigns from post

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Rick Fee wants to spend more time with his family. The Ankeny Centennial boys' golf coach resigned from his position, just two days after the season officially ended. "My time now needs to be with my wife and kids as they grow older," Fee said in a Facebook post on Monday. Fee has been a part of the Centennial program since it began in 2013. He … [Read more...] about ‘Thanks for a great ride!’: Centennial boys’ golf coach Fee resigns from post

‘It wasn’t in the cards for us’: Jaguars fall 3 strokes short of state meet berth

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' golf team knew what it needed to do on Monday. The 14th-ranked Jaguars needed to beat No. 7 Dowling Catholic in a Class 4A district meet in order to qualify for state, but they came up three strokes short at Blank Golf Course in Des Moines. The Maroons placed third in the 13-team field with a 314, while Centennial shot a … [Read more...] about ‘It wasn’t in the cards for us’: Jaguars fall 3 strokes short of state meet berth

Hachmeister, Hoffman return to lineup; Jaguars place 4th at Joe August Invite

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' golf team is almost back to full strength. Injured varsity regulars Lawson Hachmeister and Zach Hoffman returned to the lineup on Friday and helped the 11th-ranked Jaguars to a fourth-place finish among 12 teams in the Joe August Invitational at Elmwood Country Club in Marshalltown. "Our first goal of the day was to have … [Read more...] about Hachmeister, Hoffman return to lineup; Jaguars place 4th at Joe August Invite

Jaguars shoot a 333 at River Valley, finish 3-5 in CIML Conference duals

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Wednesday was a forgettable day for the Ankeny Centennial boys' golf team. The 11th-ranked Jaguars shot their worst score of the season--a 333--in a triangular meet at River Valley Golf Course in Adel. No. 3 Johnston and No. 4 Waukee each shot a 308, but the Dragons won the meet on a tiebreaker. "Today was rough to say the least," said Centennial coach … [Read more...] about Jaguars shoot a 333 at River Valley, finish 3-5 in CIML Conference duals

‘The boys battled’: Jaguars edge SEP, Valley in triangular at Copper Creek

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A week ago, the Southeast Polk boys' golf team traveled to Ankeny and defeated Ankeny Centennial on its home course to win the Jesse Peck Invitational at Briarwood Golf Club. On Monday, the Jaguars returned the favor. Centennial shot a 311 to win a CIML Conference triangular meet at Copper Creek. The Rams placed second on their home course with a 314, … [Read more...] about ‘The boys battled’: Jaguars edge SEP, Valley in triangular at Copper Creek

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Lawson Hachmeister, ACHS boys’ golf

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Senior Lawson Hachmeister helped the Ankeny Centennial boys' golf team to a runner-up finish in the Jesse Peck Invitational on Aug. 15 at Briarwood Golf Club. He carded a 77 to place 10th as an individual. On Wednesday, Hachmeister shot a 1-over-par 73 to finish fifth in a triangular meet at The Legacy Golf Club in Norwalk. He had five birdies for the … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Lawson Hachmeister, ACHS boys’ golf

Waukee NW tops Dowling, Centennial to win triangular meet at The Legacy

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Ankeny Centennial boys' golf coach Rick Fee often tells his players that they need to shoot around a 300 to be competitive against the state's best squads. The Jaguars would have had to shoot even better than that on Wednesday. Waukee Northwest easily won a CIML Conference triangular meet at The Legacy Golf Club in Norwalk by shooting a 290. Centennial … [Read more...] about Waukee NW tops Dowling, Centennial to win triangular meet at The Legacy

‘Rough starts’ prove costly as Jaguars place 2nd behind S.E. Polk at Peck Invite

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' golf team opened its season on Monday with a second-place finish in the Jesse Peck Invitational at Briarwood Golf Club. Southeast Polk won the nine-team meet with a 303 total. The Jaguars, who had won the title in each of the previous five years, finished with a 309--four strokes better than Indianola. "Like I told the boys … [Read more...] about ‘Rough starts’ prove costly as Jaguars place 2nd behind S.E. Polk at Peck Invite

‘We are looking forward to a great year’: Jaguars enter CIML with high hopes

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It won't be easy for Ankeny Centennial boys' golf coach Rick Fee to replace one of the state's top players. Jack Winkel graduated last spring after a stellar career with the Jaguars. He tied for fourth place in last year's Class 4A state meet after helping Centennial to the state meet in each of the previous two seasons. Winkel was named the Iowa PGA … [Read more...] about ‘We are looking forward to a great year’: Jaguars enter CIML with high hopes

‘My dad was actually very surprised’: Winkel to play for his father, Grand View

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Grand View men's golf coach Chris Winkel didn't think that his son, Jack, wanted to play for the Vikings. In the end, though, the Ankeny Centennial senior decided to stay close to home. Jack picked Grand View over Upper Iowa and Northern Iowa. "My dad was actually very surprised to hear I wanted to play for him," said Jack. "The main reason I decided … [Read more...] about ‘My dad was actually very surprised’: Winkel to play for his father, Grand View

Centennial’s King to play golf for teammate’s father at Grand View

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Ankeny Centennial's Ethan King already had a connection to the Grand View men's golf program. His Jaguar teammate, Jack Winkel, is the son of the Vikings' coach, Chris. "That did have a factor in my choice," said King, who has signed a letter of intent with Grand View, where Jack will also play. "I have a great relationship with (Chris), and it just … [Read more...] about Centennial’s King to play golf for teammate’s father at Grand View

Winkel shoots 75 in final round, earns tie for 4th place in Class 4A

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Jack Winkel entered Saturday's final round at the Class 4A state meet with a chance to become Ankeny Centennial's second individual boys' golf champion. A tough day on the greens forced him to settle for a fourth-place tie. Winkel shot a 3-over-par 75 at Beaver Hills Country Club in Cedar Falls and finished with a 36-hole total of 144. He finished in a … [Read more...] about Winkel shoots 75 in final round, earns tie for 4th place in Class 4A

Winkel makes 4 straight birdies, shares first-round lead after shooting 69

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Ankeny Centennial's Jack Winkel has put himself in position to win the Class 4A boys' state golf title on Saturday at Beaver Hills Country Club in Cedar Falls. The senior carded a 3-under-par 69 in Friday's opening round and is tied for the lead with four other golfers--Cale Leonard of Ottumwa, Tanner Dinnebier of Waukee, and Owen Sawyer and Maxwell Tjoa … [Read more...] about Winkel makes 4 straight birdies, shares first-round lead after shooting 69

Winkel captures medalist honors at district meet, but Jags place 4th overall

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' golf team was hoping to qualify for the Class 4A state meet for the seventh time in school history. Instead, the Jaguars will have to settle for an individual qualifier. Jack Winkel shot a 71 to capture medalist honors in a district meet on Tuesday at Veenker Golf Course in Ames. However, seventh-ranked Centennial placed … [Read more...] about Winkel captures medalist honors at district meet, but Jags place 4th overall

Centennial’s Winkel named Iowa PGA Junior Tour Player of the Year

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Ankeny Centennial senior Jack Winkel has been named the 2021 Iowa PGA Junior Tour Player of the Year in the 16-18 year old division. He racked up 2,027.33 Player of the Year points. Winkel competed in 11 events this season. He had nine top-10 finishes on the Iowa PGA Junior Tour, including two wins and two ties for first place. Winkel was victorious in … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Winkel named Iowa PGA Junior Tour Player of the Year