Ankeny Centennial boys' golf coach Rick Fee preferred to look ahead to the future rather than reflect on his team's performance in the Class 4A state meet over the last two days at the Des Moines Golf and Country Club. The Jaguars will return most of the players who helped the team to tie for 10th place with a two-day total of 675. "We will bring back … [Read more...] about Jaguars excited about the future after tying for 10th place in Class 4A meet
Boys' Golf
Hawk golfers defend their S.E. Polk title, remain unbeaten on the season
Even when the Ankeny boys' golf team doesn't play its best, the Hawks are still tough to beat. Third-ranked Ankeny easily won the Southeast Polk Invitational on Wednesday at Copper Creek, posting a 293 total to claim the title for the second straight year. The host Rams placed second in the nine-team field with a 308. Ankeny remained unbeaten on the … [Read more...] about Hawk golfers defend their S.E. Polk title, remain unbeaten on the season
‘We are on the right track’: Jaguars shoot 306 to win Turk Bowman Invitational title
Earlier this month, the Ankeny Centennial boys' golf team struggled to a 329 total in the Ames Quadrangular at Veenker Golf Course. On Tuesday, the sixth-ranked Jaguars played the same course with much better results. Centennial shot a 306 to win the Turk Bowman Invitational over four other teams. Indianola was the runner-up with a 324. "The boys … [Read more...] about ‘We are on the right track’: Jaguars shoot 306 to win Turk Bowman Invitational title
Jaguars shoot their highest score of the season at Ames Quadrangular
A windy day led to some high scores on Thursday in the Ames Quadrangular at Veenker Golf Course. The Ankeny Centennial boys' golf team placed second in the four-team field with a 329, the Jaguars' highest score of the season. Ames won the meet with a 323. "The wind was up a bit, but the boys didn’t play to the ability I know they could have," said … [Read more...] about Jaguars shoot their highest score of the season at Ames Quadrangular
Blimpie Sub of the Week: Lawson Hachmeister, Centennial boys’ golf
Lawson Hachmeister carded a 3-over-par 74 to lead the Ankeny Centennial boys' golf squad to a third-place finish among 17 teams in the Fort Dodge Invitational on Tuesday at the Fort Dodge Country Club. Hachmeister has posted one of the Jaguars' four scoring rounds at each of the team's last four meets. "Lawson was one of six sophomores in my top 12 … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Lawson Hachmeister, Centennial boys’ golf
Jaguars defeat Marshalltown by 24 shots, improve to 2-1 in Iowa Conference
The Ankeny Centennial boys' golf team traveled to Marshalltown on Monday to play an unfamiliar course. The Jaguars did just fine. Centennial posted a 308-332 victory over Marshalltown in a CIML Iowa Conference dual meet at Wandering Creek Golf Course. The Jaguars improved to 2-1 in the league. "The boys played well for a course they never saw … [Read more...] about Jaguars defeat Marshalltown by 24 shots, improve to 2-1 in Iowa Conference
Jaguars sizzle on their home course, shoot 299 to claim tournament title
As the temperature soared into the 90s on Monday at Briarwood Golf Course, the Ankeny Centennial boys' golfers managed to remain cool, calm and collected. The Jaguars overcame the sweltering conditions to win the Centennial Invitational with a score of 299. They defeated runner-up Indianola by 13 strokes to capture the team title for the fourth straight … [Read more...] about Jaguars sizzle on their home course, shoot 299 to claim tournament title
Jaguars open season with victory at Fort Dodge, will host Ankeny on Friday
Jack Winkel and the Ankeny Centennial boys' golf team are off to a good start. Winkel carded a 75 to earn medalist honors while leading the Jaguars to a 326-356 victory over Fort Dodge in their season opener on Thursday at the Fort Dodge Country Club. "Just staying relaxed and confident helped me be successful," said Winkel. "But I felt like I … [Read more...] about Jaguars open season with victory at Fort Dodge, will host Ankeny on Friday
‘We have a lot of talent’: Centennial golfers are young, but ready to compete
Ankeny Centennial boys' golf coach Rick Fee is excited about his team's potential. "I absolutely love what I've seen from the kids so far," Fee said. "Five of our top 12 are sophomores. I'm very pleased with what they've shown, and I'm excited about this season and for the years to follow." Centennial posted a 2-3 dual-meet record a year ago, but came … [Read more...] about ‘We have a lot of talent’: Centennial golfers are young, but ready to compete
Centennial golfers advance to state meet; Ankeny’s Walker also qualifies
All season long, boys' golf coaches Rick Fee of Ankeny Centennial and Mike Weddingfeld of Ankeny have been saying that every stroke counts. That was never more evident than it was Tuesday at the Whispering Creek Golf Club in Sioux City. Centennial shot a 347 in windy conditions to place third in a Class 4A district meet, allowing the Jaguars to qualify … [Read more...] about Centennial golfers advance to state meet; Ankeny’s Walker also qualifies
Ellgren earns medalist honors, but short-handed Jaguars fall to Dowling
The Ankeny Centennial boys' golf team played without one of its most consistent players on Monday. Senior Logan Kinch, who had posted the team's top score at five of the previous seven meets, became ill and was forced to withdraw from a dual meet against Dowling Catholic at The Legacy Golf Club. With only five players competing, Centennial's margin for … [Read more...] about Ellgren earns medalist honors, but short-handed Jaguars fall to Dowling
Winkel shoots 74, leads Centennial to 5th-place finish at August Invitational
The Ankeny Centennial boys' golf team placed fifth in the Joe August Invitational on Friday at Elmwood Country Club in Marshalltown. The Jaguars posted a score of 313. Jack Winkel carded a 74 to lead the Jaguars. He placed eighth as an individual. Centennial's Drake Ellgren shot a 77, Johnny Saddoris had a 79, Connor Thorpe fired an 83, Logan Kinch had … [Read more...] about Winkel shoots 74, leads Centennial to 5th-place finish at August Invitational
‘Great rounds’ by Kinch, Saddoris lead Jaguars to victory over Johnston
Ankeny Centennial boys' golf coach Rick Fee doesn't always have to rely on his top two players to post the team's best scores. The Jaguars posted a 155-174 victory over visiting Johnston on Wednesday at Briarwood Golf Club. They were led to the victory by Logan Kinch and Johnny Saddoris, who played in the second and third foursomes, respectively. Kinch … [Read more...] about ‘Great rounds’ by Kinch, Saddoris lead Jaguars to victory over Johnston
Centennial golfers top Urbandale at Briarwood, then fall to Ames at Veenker
The Ankeny Centennial boys' golf team split a pair of CIML Central Conference dual meets on Thursday and Friday, topping Urbandale before falling to Ames. The Jaguars (1-1) dropped a 312-329 decision to Ames on Friday at Veenker Golf Course. Jack Winkel was the runner-up with a 77, finishing one stroke behind Ames' Sam Vertanen. Centennial's Johnny … [Read more...] about Centennial golfers top Urbandale at Briarwood, then fall to Ames at Veenker
Blimpie Sub of the Week: Colin McAleer, Centennial boys’ golf
Junior Colin McAleer is a member of the Ankeny Centennial boys' golf team. He carded an 85 on Monday to help the Jaguars to the team title in the Centennial Invitational at Briarwood Golf Club. McAleer is the fourth member of his family to play for Centennial. Brothers Matt, Mitch and Chris previously played for the Jaguars. McAleer and his teammates … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Colin McAleer, Centennial boys’ golf
Twin titles: Winkel, Jaguars capture individual, team crowns at home invite
The Ankeny Centennial boys' golf team entered Monday's Centennial Invitational with an inexperienced lineup. The Jaguars left Briarwood Golf Club with an emphatic victory. Centennial posted four scores in the 70s and shot a 299 to win the team title by 14 strokes over Ottumwa. Three other schools participated in the season-opening tournament. "I was … [Read more...] about Twin titles: Winkel, Jaguars capture individual, team crowns at home invite
Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Drake Ellgren, Centennial boys’ golf
Senior Drake Ellgren is the top returning player for the Ankeny Centennial boys' golf team. He placed fourth on the squad a year ago with a 40.7 average. Ellgren helped the Jaguars to a 3-2 record. He carded a 37 to earn medalist honors in a victory over Urbandale and later shot a 78 to place ninth at the CIML Central Conference meet. Here is some … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Drake Ellgren, Centennial boys’ golf
Centennial golfers face rebuilding task after graduating most of varsity lineup
When the Ankeny Centennial boys' golf team opens the season by hosting the Centennial Invitational on Monday at Briarwood Golf Club, it will be the first varsity meet ever for many of the Jaguars. Centennial graduated the majority of its varsity lineup from last year's team that posted a 3-2 dual-meet record. "I only had two of my top eight (players) … [Read more...] about Centennial golfers face rebuilding task after graduating most of varsity lineup
Ankeny’s Johnson shoots 72, qualifies for state as individual
Ankeny sophomore Hunter Johnson wasn't ready to put his golf clubs away just yet. Johnson carded a 72 in a Class 4A district meet on Tuesday at Waveland Golf Course to qualify for the state meet as an individual. The 36-hole state meet will be held on Friday and Saturday at Brown Deer Golf Club in Coralville. "It feels really good," said Johnson. "I'm … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Johnson shoots 72, qualifies for state as individual
Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Russell Rydin, Centennial boys’ golf
Senior Russell Rydin led the eighth-ranked Ankeny Centennial boys' golf team to a second-place finish in the Ankeny Invitational on Sept. 24 at Otter Creek. He carded a 1-under-par 70 to place third as an individual. Rydin has posted Centennial's best score at seven of the 12 meets this season. He leads the Jaguars with a 38.98 average. Here is some … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Russell Rydin, Centennial boys’ golf