As the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team prepares for its season opener on April 5 at Fort Dodge, Mother Nature has not made things easy for the Jaguars. Centennial coach John Petersen said the cold, rainy and windy conditions this spring have prevented his players from getting much time on the golf course. "The weather has made practices difficult," … [Read more...] about With 8 returning varsity golfers, Jaguars looking to be more competitive
Girls' Golf
Blimpie Sub of the Week: Vivian Wilson, Ankeny Centennial girls’ golf
Vivian Wilson is a member of the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team. She helped the Jaguars to a sixth-place finish in a Class 4A regional meet on Monday at Elmwood Country Club in Marshalltown. Wilson joined the varsity lineup for the Toni Dickey Invitational on April 22 at Otter Creek. She played in the last nine meets of the season, shooting a … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Vivian Wilson, Ankeny Centennial girls’ golf
Jaguars get look at Veenker Golf Course before conference meet on May 20
The Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team got a chance to play Veenker Golf Course on Tuesday. The Jaguars will be heading back to one of the state's most difficult courses in nine days. Centennial dropped a 199-216 decision to host Ames in a CIML Iowa Conference dual meet. The Jaguars finished with a 2-3 record in the league. Payton Drefke carded a 47 … [Read more...] about Jaguars get look at Veenker Golf Course before conference meet on May 20
Centennial golfers defeat Dodgers, even their record at 2-2 in conference
The wind died down a little bit on Wednesday afternoon, giving the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team a chance to lower its scores at Briarwood Golf Club. The Jaguars took advantage of the favorable conditions. Centennial posted a 207-239 victory over visiting Fort Dodge in a CIML Iowa Conference dual meet. It was the Jaguars' best score of the season … [Read more...] about Centennial golfers defeat Dodgers, even their record at 2-2 in conference
Centennial golfers shoot better than 400 for first time, place 5th at Dragon Invite
The Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team accomplished something on Monday that it hadn't done all season. The Jaguars placed fifth among nine squads in the Dragon Invitational at Jester Park. They shot a 397, posting a score better than 400 for the first time. Kaitlyn Ault placed 16th with a 95 to lead Centennial. Payton Drefke carded a 99. Grace … [Read more...] about Centennial golfers shoot better than 400 for first time, place 5th at Dragon Invite
Drefke takes 12th at Linda Bloom Invite, leads Jaguars to 7th-place finish
Two weeks ago, the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team shot a 241 in a dual-meet loss to Marshalltown at Elmwood Country Club. On Thursday, the Jaguars returned to Elmwood for the Linda Bloom Invitational. This time, they played the entire 18-hole course and posted a 431 total to place seventh in the 15-team field. Payton Drefke carded a 95 to lead … [Read more...] about Drefke takes 12th at Linda Bloom Invite, leads Jaguars to 7th-place finish
‘It was a rough outing’: Centennial golfers finish 13th at Linn-Mar Invite
Tuesday was a tough day for the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team. The Jaguars placed 13th among 14 squads in the Linn-Mar Invitational at Hunters Ridge Golf Course. They posted a score of 449. "It was a rough outing," said Centennial coach John Petersen. However, there were some bright spots for Centennial. Kaitlyn Ault shot a 109 to lead the … [Read more...] about ‘It was a rough outing’: Centennial golfers finish 13th at Linn-Mar Invite
Ankeny golfers top Jaguars, will host Toni Dickey Invite on Thursday at Otter Creek
The cold and windy weather on Wednesday was more conducive for football than golf. But that didn't stop the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial girls' golf teams from showing some progress in their dual meet at Briarwood Golf Club. The visiting Hawkettes posted a 187-211 victory to defeat Centennial for the second straight time. They also won the 2019 matchup … [Read more...] about Ankeny golfers top Jaguars, will host Toni Dickey Invite on Thursday at Otter Creek
Centennial golfers struggle away from home course, fall to Marshalltown
The Marshalltown girls' golf team completed a sweep of both Ankeny schools by defeating visiting Ankeny Centennial, 189-241, on Thursday at Elmwood Country Club. The Bobcats, who posted a 17-stroke victory over Ankeny on Tuesday at Otter Creek, were led to the win by junior Amber Henson. Henson shot a 3-over-par 38 to finish 11 strokes ahead of teammate … [Read more...] about Centennial golfers struggle away from home course, fall to Marshalltown
Jaguars rely on their depth to defeat Mason City golfers by 8 strokes
The Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team posted a 223-231 victory over visiting Mason City in its CIML Iowa Conference dual-meet opener on Wednesday at Briarwood Golf Club. Mason City's Sophie Lunning carded a 49 to earn medalist honors, but Centennial relied on its depth to win the meet. All six of the Jaguars posted a better score than the Mohawks' Kylie … [Read more...] about Jaguars rely on their depth to defeat Mason City golfers by 8 strokes
Inexperienced Jaguars to open season Monday by hosting Centennial Invite
During his many seasons as the Ankeny boys' basketball coach, John Petersen often had to replace some standout seniors from the previous year's squad. However, the current Ankeny Centennial girls' golf coach now faces an unprecedented rebuilding job. Due partially to the COVID-19 pandemic that wiped out the 2020 season, the Jaguars have no returning … [Read more...] about Inexperienced Jaguars to open season Monday by hosting Centennial Invite
Ankeny Fanatic announces its all-time Ankeny girls’ golf team
Nobody is more associated with the Ankeny girls' golf program than Toni Dickey. Dickey played for the Hawkettes in high school and later became the head coach of the program for 31 years. She led Ankeny to three state titles and also coached four individual state champions before retiring after the 2017 season. Those individual champs--Sarah Gilbert, … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic announces its all-time Ankeny girls’ golf team
Centennial’s Sease: ‘Choosing Wartburg was an easy decision for me’
Ankeny Centennial's Lauren Sease didn't need another season of golf to figure out where she wanted to play in college. She had already made up her mind. Sease, who verbally committed to Wartburg College last fall, is still convinced that she made the right choice. "Choosing Wartburg was an easy decision for me," Sease said. "I only visited one … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Sease: ‘Choosing Wartburg was an easy decision for me’
Sease earns top-10 finish, while Webb settles for 12th place
Ankeny Centennial's Lauren Sease and Ankeny's Jaci Webb were both hoping to earn top-10 finishes in the girls' Class 4A state meet at Coldwater Links Golf Course. The duo nearly accomplished their goal. Sease carded a 13-over-par 84 in Wednesday's final round and finished with a two-day total of 161, allowing her to place 10th in a field of 68 golfers. … [Read more...] about Sease earns top-10 finish, while Webb settles for 12th place
Blimpie Sub of the Week: Morgan Kinch, Ankeny Centennial girls’ golf
Morgan Kinch is a member of the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team. She helped the Jaguars to a 2-3 dual record this season. Kinch posted an average nine-hole score of 59.5. She carded a season-best round of 104 in the CIML Central Conference meet on May 15 at Jester Park, helping her team to a fourth-place finish. "Morgan was a great senior leader," … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Morgan Kinch, Ankeny Centennial girls’ golf
Sease shoots 77, Webb fires 82 on soggy state-meet course
There was plenty of standing water on the Coldwater Links Golf Course for Tuesday's opening round of the girls' Class 4A state meet. The soggy conditions didn't bother Ankeny Centennial's Lauren Sease nor Ankeny's Jaci Webb. Both golfers played well as part of the same foursome. Sease carded a 6-over-par 77, while Webb shot an 11-over 82. "I felt … [Read more...] about Sease shoots 77, Webb fires 82 on soggy state-meet course
Centennial’s Sease, Ankeny’s Webb advance to state golf tournament
Ankeny Centennial's Lauren Sease is headed back to the girls' state golf tournament for the third straight year. Ankeny's Jaci Webb will be making her second consecutive trip. Both players qualified as individuals with strong performances on Monday at Class 4A regional meets. Webb shot a 7-over-par 78 to tie for medalist honors at the American … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Sease, Ankeny’s Webb advance to state golf tournament
Sease earns runner-up honors, Webb places 4th at conference meet
Ankeny Centennial's Lauren Sease and Ankeny's Jaci Webb were both in contention for medalist honors in the CIML Central Conference girls' golf meet on Wednesday at Jester Park. A few bad holes, however, proved to be costly for both golfers. Sease settled for runner-up honors after shooting an 85. She finished one stroke behind the medalist, Abi Sachs … [Read more...] about Sease earns runner-up honors, Webb places 4th at conference meet
Centennial golfers aren’t perfect, but beat Urbandale by 28 strokes
The Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team took advantage of Monday's beautiful weather to defeat Urbandale, 199-227, in a CIML Central Conference dual meet at the Urbandale Golf and Country Club. The Jaguars finished with a 2-3 record in the conference. "It was a gorgeous night," said Centennial coach John Petersen. "I was happy with the way we played. … [Read more...] about Centennial golfers aren’t perfect, but beat Urbandale by 28 strokes
‘He was definitely on my mind today’: Webb shoots 83 for ailing father
Ankeny's Jaci Webb didn't play her best round of golf on Monday. But under the circumstances, it might have been. Webb shot an 83 in the Waukee Invitational at the Des Moines Golf and Country Club. She found out on Saturday that her dad, Jeff, has been diagnosed with a Stage 2/Grade 2 Glioma brain tumor. "He was definitely on my mind today," Webb … [Read more...] about ‘He was definitely on my mind today’: Webb shoots 83 for ailing father