Taking advantage of a beautiful day, the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team placed fifth among 12 squads in the Dragon Invitational on Monday at Jester Park. The Jaguars posted a score of 365. "The weather was perfect!" said Centennial coach John Petersen. "We shot our best score to date." Fourth-ranked Waukee Northwest shot a 316 to defend its team … [Read more...] about ‘The weather was perfect!’: Jaguars shoot season-best 365, take 5th at Dragon Invite
Girls' Golf
‘This week should help us’: Jags end busy stretch by placing 9th at Bloom Invite
Competing for the third time in three days, the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team placed ninth among 13 squads in the Linda Bloom Invitational on Thursday at Elmwood Country Club in Marshalltown. The Jaguars posted a total of 392. Nevada also shot a 392, but earned eighth place due to a better fifth score. "It’s been a lot of miles this week playing … [Read more...] about ‘This week should help us’: Jags end busy stretch by placing 9th at Bloom Invite
Centennial golfers beat Warriors, J-Hawks as Geiselhart again earns medalist honors
If the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team was suffering from fatigue, the Jaguars didn't show it. Centennial easily won a triangular meet on Wednesday at Sugar Creek Golf Course in Waukee. The Jaguars shot a 167 to defeat Waukee (185) and Urbandale (210), who both entered the day winless against CIML Conference opponents. "I'm very proud of the girls … [Read more...] about Centennial golfers beat Warriors, J-Hawks as Geiselhart again earns medalist honors
‘We had a rough start to the meet’: Jags begin busy week with 11th-place finish
Tuesday was the start of a busy week for the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team. The Jaguars traveled to Marion for the first of three meets in three days and placed 11th among 15 squads in the Linn-Mar Invitational at Hunters Ridge Golf Course. "We had a rough start to the meet. We had some high scores on the first five holes of the meet," said … [Read more...] about ‘We had a rough start to the meet’: Jags begin busy week with 11th-place finish
Centennial golfers beat Dowling, fall to Johnston by 3 strokes in triangular meet
Solid rounds from Cate Trewet and Kaylee Sprecher helped the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team to a split against two opponents in a CIML Conference triangular meet on Wednesday at Jester Park. Johnston shot a 177 on its home course to edge Centennial by three strokes. The Jaguars easily defeated Dowling Catholic, 180-211. "We made a lot of … [Read more...] about Centennial golfers beat Dowling, fall to Johnston by 3 strokes in triangular meet
‘We are very deep’: Petersen optimistic about potential for Centennial golfers
Despite graduating three seniors from last year's varsity lineup, the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team still boasts plenty of depth. There are 22 golfers on the roster, led by a trio of returning regulars in seniors Kate Geiselhart and Kaylee Sprecher and sophomore Cate Trewet. "We are very deep," said Centennial coach John Petersen. "We have a … [Read more...] about ‘We are very deep’: Petersen optimistic about potential for Centennial golfers
‘I played the course more how I wanted to’: Drefke shoots 76, ties for 16th place
The final round of her high school golf career was a memorable one for Ankeny Centennial's Payton Drefke. Drefke shot a 5-over-par 76 on Friday in the second round of the girls' Class 4A state meet at Otter Creek. She posted a 36-hole total of 157 to tie for 16th place with five other golfers. "She played very well today," said Centennial coach John … [Read more...] about ‘I played the course more how I wanted to’: Drefke shoots 76, ties for 16th place
Drefke shoots 10-over-par 81 in opening round of Class 4A state golf meet
Ankeny Centennial senior Payton Drefke carded a 10-over-par 81 in the opening round of the girls' Class 4A state golf meet on Thursday at Otter Creek. She is tied for 21st place in the field of 70 golfers heading into Friday's final round. Drefke made 11 pars and had just five bogeys. But a triple bogey on the par-4, No. 2 hole and a double bogey on the … [Read more...] about Drefke shoots 10-over-par 81 in opening round of Class 4A state golf meet
Drefke places 2nd at regional meet, advances to state for 3rd straight year
Ankeny Centennial's Payton Drefke will get to close out her high school golf career on one of her favorite courses. The senior qualified for the Class 4A state meet for the third consecutive year with a runner-up finish in a regional meet on Wednesday at Veenker Golf Course in Ames. She shot a 5-over-par 78 on one of the state's most challenging … [Read more...] about Drefke places 2nd at regional meet, advances to state for 3rd straight year
Jaguars win tiebreaker against Dowling, fall to Waukee NW in triangular meet
It's not very often that the sixth score for a high school golf team makes a difference. But that was the case for the Ankeny Centennial girls' squad on Wednesday at Blank Golf Course. The Jaguars lost to Waukee Northwest, 167-187, and battled Dowling Catholic to a 187-187 tie in a CIML Conference triangular meet. Both Centennial and the Maroons had … [Read more...] about Jaguars win tiebreaker against Dowling, fall to Waukee NW in triangular meet
Ridout shoots best score of year, helps Jaguars place 7th at Dragon Invitational
The Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team placed seventh among 12 squads in the Dragon Invitational on Monday at Jester Park. The Jaguars posted a score of 371. Waukee Northwest shot a 328 to easily win the team title. North Scott was the runner-up with a 351, edging Southeast Polk by two shots. Payton Drefke carded an 86 to lead Centennial. Brooke Ridout … [Read more...] about Ridout shoots best score of year, helps Jaguars place 7th at Dragon Invitational
Playing for 3rd time in 3 days, Jaguars place 5th in Linda Bloom Invitational
The Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team earned a fifth-place finish among 14 squads in the Linda Bloom Invitational on Thursday at American Legion Golf Course in Marshalltown. It was the third meet in three days for the Jaguars, who posted a 374 total. Waukee Northwest shot a 327 to defend its team title. Ames was the runner-up with a 335. Natalie … [Read more...] about Playing for 3rd time in 3 days, Jaguars place 5th in Linda Bloom Invitational
Drefke earns medalist honors by 7 shots, leads Jaguars past Valley, Urbandale
The weather finally cooperated on Wednesday for the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team. The Jaguars took advantage of the favorable conditions to defeat Valley and Urbandale in a CIML Conference triangular meet at Briarwood Golf Club. "It was a beautiful afternoon for our last home meet of the season," said Centennial coach John Petersen. "We had seven … [Read more...] about Drefke earns medalist honors by 7 shots, leads Jaguars past Valley, Urbandale
Centennial golfers shoot 369 on windy day, place 6th at Linn-Mar Invitational
A year ago, the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team shot a 398 and placed 12th among 15 squads in the Linn-Mar Invitational at Hunters Ridge Golf Course. On Tuesday, the Jaguars returned to Marion for this year's tournament and performed much better. Centennial posted a 369 total and placed sixth in the 15-team field. The Jaguars fell just short of … [Read more...] about Centennial golfers shoot 369 on windy day, place 6th at Linn-Mar Invitational
Jaguars edge Waukee, Johnston golfers to win triangular meet at Sugar Creek
Only six strokes separated the three girls' golf teams in a CIML Conference triangular meet on Tuesday at Sugar Creek. Ankeny Centennial shot a 177 to win the meet. Waukee posted a 179 total followed by Johnston with a 183. "It was a good start to our conference meets with a pair of wins," said Centennial coach John Petersen. "Like Monday (at the … [Read more...] about Jaguars edge Waukee, Johnston golfers to win triangular meet at Sugar Creek
‘I see a lot of potential in our golfers’: Jaguars return Drefke, 2 other regulars
Ankeny Centennial senior Payton Drefke has already enjoyed a tremendous high school golf career. The Augustana University (S.D.) recruit now has one final season to close it out in style. "I know Payton will want to be one of the top golfers in the state," said Centennial coach John Petersen. Drefke is a two-time state placewinner. She tied for 15th … [Read more...] about ‘I see a lot of potential in our golfers’: Jaguars return Drefke, 2 other regulars
‘It was a good fit in many ways’: Drefke picks golf over softball, commits to Augie
For many high school athletes, finding the right college to compete at involves several different factors. The decision for Ankeny Centennial senior Payton Drefke was even tougher. The golf and softball standout had to pick a sport, too. In the end, Drefke elected to focus on just one of the two. She will play golf at Augustana University (S.D.). "I … [Read more...] about ‘It was a good fit in many ways’: Drefke picks golf over softball, commits to Augie
‘I’m thankful I made it to state’: Drefke earns repeat 15th-place finish in Class 4A
Ankeny Centennial's Payton Drefke carded an 81 on Friday and placed 15th overall in the girls' Class 4A state golf meet at Otter Creek. The junior posted a two-day total of 18-over-par 160. "I felt like I made a lot of good shots today, but I had a few that cost me like the two drives that went out of bounds," said Drefke. "Some of the pin placements … [Read more...] about ‘I’m thankful I made it to state’: Drefke earns repeat 15th-place finish in Class 4A
Centennial’s Drefke shoots 79, sits in 16th place heading into Friday’s final round
Ankeny Centennial's Payton Drefke has put herself into decent position to earn a top-10 finish in the girls' Class 4A state golf meet at Otter Creek. The junior shot an 8-over-par 79 in the opening round on Thursday. She sits in 16th place in a field of 69 players heading into Friday's final round. Drefke is three strokes behind Natalie Henson of … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Drefke shoots 79, sits in 16th place heading into Friday’s final round
Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Payton Drefke, Centennial girls’ golf/softball
Ankeny Centennial junior Payton Drefke qualified for the girls' Class 4A state golf meet as an individual by placing third in a regional meet on Wednesday at Veenker Golf Course in Ames. She shot an 8-over-par 81 to lead the Jaguars to a fourth-place finish in the 10-team field. The state meet will be held on Thursday and Friday at Otter Creek Golf Course … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Payton Drefke, Centennial girls’ golf/softball