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‘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

Jaguars roll to victory at Mason City, claim Iowa Conference dual-meet title

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There are some bigger goals out there for the Ankeny Centennial boys' golf team. Nevertheless, the seventh-ranked Jaguars accomplished one of their goals with a 143-165 victory over host Mason City on Tuesday at Highland Park Golf Course. The win allowed Centennial to capture the CIML Iowa Conference dual-meet title with a perfect 6-0 record. Only two … [Read more...] about Jaguars roll to victory at Mason City, claim Iowa Conference dual-meet title

Meier, Kelling help Centennial past Bobcats in battle of undefeated teams

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Caden Kelling and Ben Meier played in the No. 5 and 6 positions for the Ankeny Centennial boys' golf team on Monday. But the duo turned out to be instrumental in the Jaguars' dual-meet victory over visiting Marshalltown at Briarwood Golf Club. Meier carded a 1-under-par 35 to share medalist honors with Marshalltown's Grant Greazel, while Kelling shot a … [Read more...] about Meier, Kelling help Centennial past Bobcats in battle of undefeated teams

‘We did not have our best day’: Jaguars shoot 165, but still earn dual-meet win

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Friday wasn't the best day for a round of golf. With temperatures soaring into the 90s once again, the conditions were more favorable for a trip to the swimming pool. "It was a rough day," said Centennial boys' golf coach Rick Fee. "The course was wet, it was hot, and very windy. We did not have our best day as a team." Still, Centennial remained … [Read more...] about ‘We did not have our best day’: Jaguars shoot 165, but still earn dual-meet win

Hachmeister shoots 71 to earn medalist honors, leads Jaguars past Ames

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For the second day in a row, the Ankeny Centennial boys' golf team shot a 303 on its home course and came away with a victory. After winning the Jesse Peck Invitational on Monday, the Jaguars returned to Briarwood Golf Club on Tuesday and posted a 303-346 win over visiting Ames in a CIML Iowa Conference dual meet. "I was very happy with the way the … [Read more...] about Hachmeister shoots 71 to earn medalist honors, leads Jaguars past Ames

Centennial golfers cruise to 19-stroke victory at Jesse Peck Invitational

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' golf team entered the season with some high hopes. Nothing that happened on Monday will alter those expectations. The Jaguars shot a 303 at Briarwood Golf Club to win their home invitational for the fifth consecutive time. The meet was renamed the Jesse Peck Invitational in honor of the former Centennial standout, who passed … [Read more...] about Centennial golfers cruise to 19-stroke victory at Jesse Peck Invitational

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Jack Winkel, Ankeny Centennial boys’ golf

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Senior Jack Winkel is the top returning player for the Ankeny Centennial boys' golf team. He led the Jaguars last year with a nine-hole average of 38.6 strokes. Winkel, a two-time state qualifier, tied for 29th place in last year's Class 4A state meet. He shot a two-day total of 164 at the Des Moines Golf and Country Club. The Jaguars will open the … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Jack Winkel, Ankeny Centennial boys’ golf

Centennial golfers ‘could be as good as if not better than 2015 team’

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Back in 2015, the Ankeny Centennial boys' golf team placed second in the Class 4A state meet under first-year coach Rick Fee. The Jaguars have made three more state-meet appearances since then, but have not placed higher than ninth since that runner-up finish. Fee is hoping that this is the year that Centennial makes another strong bid for a state … [Read more...] about Centennial golfers ‘could be as good as if not better than 2015 team’