Despite some tough playing conditions, the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team placed fifth in the Linda Bloom Invitational on Thursday at Marshalltown. The Jaguars posted a score of 382 on a rainy and windy day. It was their best 18-hole round of the season. "Both the girls and the coaching staff were extremely happy," said Centennial coach John … [Read more...] about Centennial golfers place 5th in 15-team field at Marshalltown tourney
Girls' Golf
Ankeny golfers earn long-awaited first dual-meet victory over Jaguars
Jaci Webb didn't know that the Ankeny girls' golf team had never defeated crosstown rival Ankeny Centennial. "That makes the win feel that much better!" Webb said on Wednesday after the Hawkettes posted a 191-201 victory over Centennial in a CIML Central Conference dual meet at Briarwood Golf Club. Ankeny earned the win on a postcard-worthy afternoon … [Read more...] about Ankeny golfers earn long-awaited first dual-meet victory over Jaguars
Centennial golfers tie Johnston for 10th place at Linn-Mar Invitational
The Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team tied for 10th place with Johnston in the Linn-Mar Invitational on Tuesday at Hunters Ridge Golf Course. Both Centennial and Johnston finished with a 403 total. The Jaguars had lost to Johnston by 19 strokes in a dual meet on April 9 at Jester Park. "(We) finally had good weather for an 18-hole invite," Centennial … [Read more...] about Centennial golfers tie Johnston for 10th place at Linn-Mar Invitational
Revive Clinic and Spa Preps of the Week: Megan Lazear and Lexi Russell, girls’ golf
Junior Megan Lazear is a member of the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team, while senior Lexi Russell plays for Ankeny's squad. Lazear shot a 108 in the Tony Dickey Hawkette Invitational on Thursday at Otter Creek. She helped the Jaguars edge Ankeny by one stroke for fourth place in the nine-team field. Russell finished with a 129 for the Hawkettes, who … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Preps of the Week: Megan Lazear and Lexi Russell, girls’ golf
Webb, Sease earn top-10 finishes at Toni Dickey Hawkette Invitational
Thursday wasn't a great day for golf. But it was the perfect time to honor former Ankeny girls' golf coach Toni Dickey. Ankeny's annual home tournament was renamed the Toni Dickey Hawkette Invitational in honor of Dickey, who was also inducted into the Dick Rasmussen Coaches Hall of Fame before the meet in the Otter Creek clubhouse. "What an honor to … [Read more...] about Webb, Sease earn top-10 finishes at Toni Dickey Hawkette Invitational
Sease earns medalist honors, but Jaguars fall to Ames by one stroke
Only one stroke separated the Ankeny Centennial and Ames girls' golf teams on Tuesday at Briarwood Golf Club. Unfortunately, the Jaguars came out on the short end. The visiting Little Cyclones posted a 195-196 victory in the CIML Central Conference dual meet. Centennial's records dropped to 0-2 in the league and overall. Despite the loss, … [Read more...] about Sease earns medalist honors, but Jaguars fall to Ames by one stroke
Jaguars will host Centennial Invite after losing opener to Johnston
The Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team opened its season on Tuesday with a 182-201 loss to host Johnston in a CIML Central Conference dual meet at Jester Park. Lauren Sease carded a 41 to lead the Jaguars. She earned medalist honors. Claire Beath shot a 49, while Megan Lazear had a 54. Riley Stewart fired a 57, Morgan Kinch shot a 59, and Lexi Simpson … [Read more...] about Jaguars will host Centennial Invite after losing opener to Johnston
Sease, Lazear are back from Jaguars’ sixth-place squad in Class 4A
The Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team will have a different look this season. Gone is Tenley Moretti, the four-time state placewinner who graduated last spring. Moretti, the Class 5A state champion in 2016, took her talents to Iowa State after leading the Jaguars to a sixth-place finish in Class 4A a year ago. Also gone is head coach Andy Fehn, who … [Read more...] about Sease, Lazear are back from Jaguars’ sixth-place squad in Class 4A
Petersen to coach Centennial girls’ golf; Smith takes over Ankeny boys’ tennis program
John Petersen always thought he'd be a head golf coach someday. Steve Smith never thought he'd pursue a high school coaching position. Now, both of them are getting ready to tackle new challenges this spring. Petersen, the former Ankeny boys' basketball and assistant boys' tennis coach, has taken over the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf program. He … [Read more...] about Petersen to coach Centennial girls’ golf; Smith takes over Ankeny boys’ tennis program
Strong finish allows Jaguars, Moretti to move up 2 spots in 4A standings
Tenley Moretti had nothing to lose on Wednesday, and neither did her teammates on the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf squad. Moretti carded an 8-over-par 79 in the final round of the girls' Class 4A state meet at Elmwood Country Club in Marshalltown, leading the way as the Jaguars shot a 366 to move up from eighth place into sixth with a two-day total of … [Read more...] about Strong finish allows Jaguars, Moretti to move up 2 spots in 4A standings
Jaguars struggle to a 389 on opening day of state golf meet
Tuesday was a long day for the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team. The Jaguars struggled in the opening round of the Class 4A state meet at Marshalltown, which included a four-hour rain delay. They shot a 389 on the Elmwood Country Club course and are in eighth place in the 10-team field heading into Wednesday's final round. "We can't hide from the … [Read more...] about Jaguars struggle to a 389 on opening day of state golf meet
Central Conference rivals to battle for Class 4A girls’ golf crown
The battle for the Class 4A girls' golf championship could look a lot like the race for the CIML Central Conference title. Waukee, Valley and Ankeny Centennial are expected to be the top contenders in the Class 4A meet, which begins on Tuesday and concludes on Wednesday at Elmwood Country Club in Marshalltown. That trio finished 1-2-3 at the Central … [Read more...] about Central Conference rivals to battle for Class 4A girls’ golf crown
Blimpie Sub of the Week: Emma Stoelk, Ankeny Centennial girls’ golf
Emma Stoelk of the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team is the Ankeny Fanatic Sub of the Week sponsored by Blimpie. Stoelk has rotated between the No. 6 varsity spot and the No. 1 JV position for the Jaguars this season. She shot a personal-best 90 in the Johnston Invitational on April 30 at Jester Park. Centennial won a Class 4A regional meet on Monday … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Emma Stoelk, Ankeny Centennial girls’ golf
Moretti leads Jaguars to another state berth; Ankeny’s Webb also qualifies
When the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team defeated Ames in a dual meet on May 8, the Jaguars felt like they lost the battle against Veenker Golf Course. On Monday, Centennial returned to Veenker for a Class 4A regional meet and shot a 359 to capture the team title. The Jaguars advanced to the state meet for the fourth consecutive year under coach Andy … [Read more...] about Moretti leads Jaguars to another state berth; Ankeny’s Webb also qualifies
Jaguars place 2nd at Hawkette Invitational, while Ankeny finishes 4th
The Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team earned a runner-up finish in the Hawkette Invitational on Thursday at Otter Creek, despite playing without its top golfer. The Jaguars posted a team score of 356 in the 18-hole tournament. Their lineup did not include senior Tenley Moretti, the No. 1 golfer in Class 4A. "(We had) 3 PRs on the front 9 today," … [Read more...] about Jaguars place 2nd at Hawkette Invitational, while Ankeny finishes 4th
Moretti wins Central Conference title by 6 strokes
Ankeny Centennial's Tenley Moretti was already considered a strong contender for the Class 4A individual state golf title. Now, she may be the clear favorite. Moretti carded a 3-under-par 68 to win the CIML Central Conference crown by six strokes on Wednesday at Copper Creek. The Class 5A medalist as a sophomore in 2016, she currently leads Class 4A … [Read more...] about Moretti wins Central Conference title by 6 strokes
Waukee golfers top Centennial, claim Central Conference dual-meet title
A home-course advantage helped the Waukee girls' golf team to the CIML Central Conference dual-meet title on Friday. The third-ranked Warriors defeated No. 2 Ankeny Centennial, 150-168, in a showdown for the league crown. They finished 5-0 in the conference, while the Jaguars dropped to 4-1. "Congrats ladies on a good conference season," Centennial … [Read more...] about Waukee golfers top Centennial, claim Central Conference dual-meet title
Centennial golfers defeat Ames, improve to 4-0 in conference
The Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team defeated Ames on Tuesday, but perhaps more importantly, the CIML Central Conference dual meet provided the Jaguars with a chance to see Veenker Golf Course, where they will play in a Class 4A regional meet on May 21. Second-ranked Centennial posted a 186-206 victory to improve its record to 4-0 in the conference. The … [Read more...] about Centennial golfers defeat Ames, improve to 4-0 in conference
Moretti defeats 3-time state champ, leads Jaguars to 3rd-place finish at Lake Panorama
Sarah Nacos of Washington was one of only a few golfers to defeat Ankeny Centennial's Tenley Moretti last season. Moretti waited a full year for a chance to avenge that loss, and she finally got her opportunity on Monday. It came on the same course where Nacos defeated Moretti by two strokes at last year's Waukee Invitational. This time, Moretti carded … [Read more...] about Moretti defeats 3-time state champ, leads Jaguars to 3rd-place finish at Lake Panorama
Seniors help Centennial golfers to dual-meet win over Ankeny
A victory over crosstown rival Ankeny was a good way for Ankeny Centennial's senior golfers to close out their home schedule. The Jaguars posted a 180-209 triumph on Tuesday at Briarwood Golf Course to remain unbeaten in the CIML Central Conference. They are now 3-0 in league dual meets, while Ankeny dropped to 0-4. Centennial has won all five meetings … [Read more...] about Seniors help Centennial golfers to dual-meet win over Ankeny