The Ankeny Centennial softball team will have to wait a little longer for Payton Drefke to make her season debut. Drefke, a starting outfielder for the Jaguars, earned her second consecutive trip to the girls' Class 4A state golf meet on Wednesday. The junior shot an 8-over-par 81 to place third in a regional meet at Veenker Golf Course in Ames. "I'm … [Read more...] about SOFTBALL CAN WAIT: Drefke shoots an 81, qualifies for state golf meet
Girls' Golf
‘It was pretty amazing’: Centennial girls qualify all 6 players for state tourney
It's been a banner season for the Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team. It got even better on Wednesday. The third-ranked Jaguars qualified all six of their players for the Class 2A state tournament by sweeping the top two places in both singles and doubles in a regional tournament at Ames. The state tournament will be held on May 26-27 at the … [Read more...] about ‘It was pretty amazing’: Centennial girls qualify all 6 players for state tourney
Confident Drefke, Jaguars top Waukee, Johnston to finish 4-4 in conference
Some great conditions and a home-course advantage helped the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team defeat a pair of opponents in a CIML Conference triangular meet on Wednesday at Briarwood Golf Club. The Jaguars shot a 180, while Waukee carded a 187 and Johnston finished with a 194. All three teams had played in the Dragon Invitational on Monday at Jester … [Read more...] about Confident Drefke, Jaguars top Waukee, Johnston to finish 4-4 in conference
Centennial golfers place 6th among 12 teams on windy day at Dragon Invite
The cold and windy weather provided another challenge for the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team on Monday. The 12th-ranked Jaguars placed sixth among 12 teams in the Dragon Invitational at Jester Park. They shot a 384. "I'm proud of the way the girls battled the conditions," said Centennial coach John Petersen. No. 3 Southeast Polk won the team … [Read more...] about Centennial golfers place 6th among 12 teams on windy day at Dragon Invite
Jaguars complete grueling 3-day stretch with 7th-place finish at Bloom Invite
It isn't easy to play 45 holes of golf in a span of three days. But that's exactly what the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team had to do this week. The Jaguars completed a grueling 72-hour stretch by placing seventh among 14 teams in the Linda Bloom Invitational on Thursday at the American Legion Golf Course in Marshalltown. They shot a 373. "We … [Read more...] about Jaguars complete grueling 3-day stretch with 7th-place finish at Bloom Invite
Jaguars shoot 177, but fall to No. 3 Rams, No. 8 Valley in triangular meet
Ankeny Centennial girls' golf coach John Petersen had plenty of time to talk to his golfers on the long ride home from Tuesday's Linn-Mar Invitational at Hunters Ridge Golf Course in Marion. With two more meets in the next two days, the Jaguars only had time to make some mental adjustments after placing 12th in the 15-team field. "We talked about our … [Read more...] about Jaguars shoot 177, but fall to No. 3 Rams, No. 8 Valley in triangular meet
Centennial golfers place 12th among 15 squads at Linn-Mar Invitational
The Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team placed 12th among 15 squads in the Linn-Mar Invitational on Tuesday at Hunters Ridge Golf Course in Marion. The Jaguars posted a score of 398, their worst 18-hole round of the season. "It was not our finest outing," said Centennial coach John Petersen. "We had way too many penalty strokes and putts." Pleasant … [Read more...] about Centennial golfers place 12th among 15 squads at Linn-Mar Invitational
Drefke earns medalist honors, but Centennial golfers fall to Waukee NW
The Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team couldn't overcome Waukee Northwest's depth in a CIML Conference dual meet on Thursday at Beaver Creek. The host Wolves posted four scores of 50 or better to post a 185-200 victory. They improved to 2-2 in the conference, while the Jaguars' record fell to 0-2. "It was our first meet away from Briarwood," said … [Read more...] about Drefke earns medalist honors, but Centennial golfers fall to Waukee NW
Drefke, Wilson earn individual honors, but Jaguars fall to Dowling by 1 stroke
The Ankeny Centennial girls' golfers were unhappy with their scores following Monday's season opener. Coach John Petersen, though, wasn't disappointed with his team's performance. The Jaguars dropped a 188-189 decision to visiting Dowling Catholic in a CIML Conference dual meet at Briarwood Golf Club. "The first meet of 2023 is under our belts," … [Read more...] about Drefke, Wilson earn individual honors, but Jaguars fall to Dowling by 1 stroke
Jaguars return 3 varsity regulars from last year’s 10th-place team in Class 4A
A year ago, the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team qualified for the state meet for the first time since 2018. The Jaguars earned a 10th-place finish in Class 4A by shooting a season-best score on back-to-back days at Otter Creek Golf Course in Ankeny. They carded a 357 in the second round to finish with a 36-hole total of 721. Three varsity regulars … [Read more...] about Jaguars return 3 varsity regulars from last year’s 10th-place team in Class 4A
Central Bank Athlete of the Month: Kaitlyn Ault, Ankeny Centennial senior
Ault closes out her high school golf career by shooting rounds of 94 and 97 in the Class 4A state meet at Otter Creek. … [Read more...] about Central Bank Athlete of the Month: Kaitlyn Ault, Ankeny Centennial senior
Jaguars again shoot season-best score, finish 10th in Class 4A state meet
There was nothing to lose for the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team on Friday. Sitting in 10th place heading into the final round of the Class 4A state meet at Otter Creek, the Jaguars simply went out to have fun on a beautiful day for golf. "I think it helped a lot," Centennial sophomore Payton Drefke said of the sunny skies and temperatures in the … [Read more...] about Jaguars again shoot season-best score, finish 10th in Class 4A state meet
‘I’m not disappointed at all!’: Jaguars sit in 10th place after shooting a 364
The Ankeny Centennial girls' golf squad sits at the bottom of the team standings heading into Friday's final round in the Class 4A state meet at Otter Creek. Centennial coach John Petersen isn't concerned, however, with where the Jaguars finish in the 10-team field. "I'm not disappointed at all!" Petersen said. "We shot our best score of the year. I am … [Read more...] about ‘I’m not disappointed at all!’: Jaguars sit in 10th place after shooting a 364
Joensen leads Jaguars past Mason City in final dual meet of regular season
Olivia Joensen earned medalist honors for the first time in her career on Monday while leading the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team to a 185-232 victory over visiting Mason City. Joensen and teammate Vivian Wilson each shot a 9-over-par 45 on the front nine at Briarwood Golf Club. Joensen was the medalist on a cardoff--she had a bogey on the par-4, No. … [Read more...] about Joensen leads Jaguars past Mason City in final dual meet of regular season
Drefke takes 10th at Dragon Invitational, leads Jaguars to 4th-place finish
Prior to Monday's Dragon Invitational, the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team had posted scores in the 370s on three different occasions this season. The Jaguars nearly broke into the 360s at Jester Park. Centennial shot a 370 and placed fourth in the 11-team field, despite another day of cold and wet conditions. "We were so close today to scoring … [Read more...] about Drefke takes 10th at Dragon Invitational, leads Jaguars to 4th-place finish
‘The course beat us up a little’: Jaguars shoot 394, place 4th at Bloom Invitational
Elmwood Country Club sometimes gets the best of the golfers who play on the Marshalltown course. That was the case on Thursday for the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team. The Jaguars placed fourth among 17 teams in the Linda Bloom Invitational. They posted a score of 394. "Today, the course beat us up a little," said Centennial coach John Petersen. … [Read more...] about ‘The course beat us up a little’: Jaguars shoot 394, place 4th at Bloom Invitational
‘It was a big improvement’: Jaguars drop 70 strokes, place 6th at Linn-Mar
A year ago, the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team struggled to a 13th-place finish at the Linn-Mar Invitational. The Jaguars returned to Hunters Ridge Golf Course on Tuesday and shot a much better score. Centennial placed sixth in the 14-team field, shooting a 379. "It was a big improvement from a year ago," said Centennial coach John Petersen. … [Read more...] about ‘It was a big improvement’: Jaguars drop 70 strokes, place 6th at Linn-Mar
Centennial golfers edge Hawkettes by 4 strokes, earn first win over rival since ’18
For the first time since 2018, the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team won a dual meet against its crosstown rival. The Jaguars defeated Ankeny, 195-199, on Tuesday at Otter Creek Golf Course. They raised their record to 2-1 in the CIML Iowa Conference, while the Hawkettes dropped to 1-1. "Considering the cold weather, we were happy with breaking the … [Read more...] about Centennial golfers edge Hawkettes by 4 strokes, earn first win over rival since ’18
Centennial golfers beat Dodgers, even their record at 1-1 in Iowa Conference
Friday was another tough day to be on a golf course. The Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team made the best of it. The Jaguars evened their record at 1-1 in the CIML Iowa Conference with a 188-217 victory over Fort Dodge in a dual meet at the Fort Dodge Country Club. "It was a cold day up there," said Ankeny coach John Petersen. "I was proud of our … [Read more...] about Centennial golfers beat Dodgers, even their record at 1-1 in Iowa Conference
‘The girls were disappointed’: Jaguars fall to Waukee Northwest on Senior Night
The Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team celebrated its Senior Night on Tuesday at Briarwood Golf Club. Unfortunately, the Jaguars couldn't celebrate a victory, too. Centennial dropped a 181-197 decision to Waukee Northwest in its CIML Iowa Conference opener. The Jaguars were coming off a runner-up finish in the Centennial Invitational on Monday. "The … [Read more...] about ‘The girls were disappointed’: Jaguars fall to Waukee Northwest on Senior Night