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Tough conditions: Hawks drop to 8th, while Jaguars finish 9th at 4A state meet

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The course at Briarwood Golf Club played a lot tougher in the final round of the boys' Class 4A state golf meet. It resulted in higher scores for just about every team, including Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial. The 15th-ranked Hawks shot a 323 on Tuesday and finished with a 36-hole total of 626. They placed eighth in the 12-team field after sitting in … [Read more...] about Tough conditions: Hawks drop to 8th, while Jaguars finish 9th at 4A state meet

‘It’s anybody’s ball game’: Hawks sit in 3rd, Jaguars 9th after Class 4A opening round

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The Ankeny boys' golf team sits in a pretty good position heading into the final round of the Class 4A state meet. Ankeny Centennial isn't too far back, either. The 15th-ranked Hawks shot a 303 in Monday's opening round at Briarwood Golf Club, putting them in third place in the 12-team field. No. 2 Johnston posted a 298 total to take a three-stroke … [Read more...] about ‘It’s anybody’s ball game’: Hawks sit in 3rd, Jaguars 9th after Class 4A opening round

Centennial golfers advance to 4A state meet, will get to play on home course

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All season long, the Ankeny Centennial boys' golf team was hoping to get a chance to play in the Class 4A state meet on its home course. The 14th-ranked Jaguars will now get that opportunity. Centennial placed third among 14 teams in a district meet on Monday at Bent Tree Golf Club in Council Bluffs. The Jaguars shot a 296 and finished three strokes … [Read more...] about Centennial golfers advance to 4A state meet, will get to play on home course

Hawks place 5th, Jaguars finish 7th at CIML meet; will now gear up for districts

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Many of the teams competing in the CIML Conference meet on Wednesday at Otter Creek could be headed to the boys' Class 4A state golf meet next week at Briarwood Golf Club. The nine-team CIML boasts eight of the top 15 squads in the Class 4A rankings. As many as seven of them could qualify for state, because they'll be spread across three different … [Read more...] about Hawks place 5th, Jaguars finish 7th at CIML meet; will now gear up for districts

Ankeny golfers place 4th at S.E. Polk Invite; Miller leads Jags to 7th-place finish

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As the boys' high school golf season heads into the home stretch, Ankeny appears to be peaking at the right time. Ankeny Centennial, meanwhile, is still looking to reach its potential. Both teams competed in the Southeast Polk Invitational on Wednesday at Copper Creek Golf Club in Pleasant Hill. The 15th-ranked Hawks shot a 296 to place fourth in the … [Read more...] about Ankeny golfers place 4th at S.E. Polk Invite; Miller leads Jags to 7th-place finish

Centennial golfers shoot 313, place 5th among 14 teams at Joe August Invite

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Playing for the third time in four days, the Ankeny Centennial boys' golf team placed fifth among 14 squads in the Joe August Invitational on Thursday at Elmwood Country Club in Marshalltown. The Jaguars posted a score of 313, their highest total of the season. "It was a long week with some positives but a couple of disappointing finishes," said … [Read more...] about Centennial golfers shoot 313, place 5th among 14 teams at Joe August Invite

‘We were hoping for better’: Centennial golfers tumble to Waukee NW, S.E. Polk

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Ankeny Centennial boys' golf coach Andrew Reedy tried to look on the bright side following Wednesday's CIML Conference triangular meet at Briarwood Golf Club. Fourth-ranked Waukee Northwest shot a 290 to finish nine strokes ahead of No. 6 Southeast Polk. No. 9 Centennial lost to both teams after posting a 303 total. The Jaguars finished with a 2-6 … [Read more...] about ‘We were hoping for better’: Centennial golfers tumble to Waukee NW, S.E. Polk

Jaguars place 4th, while Ankeny golfers finish 9th in Turk Bowman Invitational

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' golf team managed to break 300 Monday on one of the state's most difficult courses. Crosstown rival Ankeny wasn't as fortunate. The Jaguars placed fourth among 18 teams in the Turk Bowman Invitational at Veenker Golf Course in Ames. They shot a 299 to tie Dallas Center-Grimes, but lost a tiebreaker for third place. "I am … [Read more...] about Jaguars place 4th, while Ankeny golfers finish 9th in Turk Bowman Invitational

‘We all know we are capable of better’: Jags shoot 311, earn split at River Valley

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After shooting its worst score of the season on Wednesday, the Ankeny Centennial boys' golf team focused on finding ways to get better. The Jaguars shot a 311 in a CIML Conference triangular meet at River Valley Golf Course in Adel. They lost to Waukee (308) by three strokes, but easily defeated Urbandale (369). "The message afterwards was that we all … [Read more...] about ‘We all know we are capable of better’: Jags shoot 311, earn split at River Valley

‘We beat some talented teams’: Hawks place 3rd, edge Jaguars at Ankeny Invite

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While the Valley boys' golf team dominated the Ankeny Invitational on Wednesday at Otter Creek Golf Course, the real battle was for second place. Valley, the defending the Class 4A state champion, shot a 280 to easily win the team crown. The next six squads all broke 300 as well and were separated by just four strokes. Dowling Catholic and Ankeny each … [Read more...] about ‘We beat some talented teams’: Hawks place 3rd, edge Jaguars at Ankeny Invite

‘The course was unforgiving’: Hawks place 4th, Jaguars finish 6th at The Legacy

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The Legacy Golf Club in Norwalk proved to be a huge challenge for the 66 golfers competing in the Waukee Northwest Invitational on Thursday. Only one of the 11 teams in the field managed to break 300. Defending Class 4A state champion Valley shot a 294 to capture the team crown, finishing 11 strokes ahead of Waukee. "I think my team said it best today, … [Read more...] about ‘The course was unforgiving’: Hawks place 4th, Jaguars finish 6th at The Legacy

Boehlert leads Jaguars to 4th-place finish, Hawks take 7th at Fort Dodge Invite

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The bar has been raised for boys' golf teams in Class 4A. What used to be a winning score against other large-school squads might now only be good enough for a middle-of-the-pack finish in an invitational. "A 290 is now our new 300," said Ankeny Centennial coach Andrew Reedy. "We will have to break 290 in order to win events against other CIML teams … [Read more...] about Boehlert leads Jaguars to 4th-place finish, Hawks take 7th at Fort Dodge Invite

Jaguars top Ankeny golfers in triangular meet at Otter; both teams fall to Valley

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On Monday, the Ankeny boys' golf team finished five strokes ahead of Ankeny Centennial while winning the Jesse Peck Invitational on the Jaguars' home course at Briarwood Golf Club. Two days later, Centennial returned the favor. The Jaguars shot a 292 on Wednesday to defeat Ankeny by five strokes in a CIML Conference triangular meet at Otter Creek. Both … [Read more...] about Jaguars top Ankeny golfers in triangular meet at Otter; both teams fall to Valley

Hawks shoot 296, edge Valley by one stroke to win title at Jesse Peck Invite

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The Ankeny boys' golf team is hoping to play the course at Briarwood Golf Club two more times during the 2024 season. The Hawks shot a 296 on Monday to win the Jesse Peck Invitational at Briarwood, which will also host the Class 4A state meet on Oct. 11-12. "I'm really proud of the team," said Ankeny senior Evan Hodapp, who was one of the Hawks' two … [Read more...] about Hawks shoot 296, edge Valley by one stroke to win title at Jesse Peck Invite

‘I am really proud of the guys’: Jaguars shoot 287, but fall to Johnston, Dowling

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One of the realities of high school golf is that you can't control how your opponent plays. That's why Ankeny Centennial boys' coach Andrew Reedy was thrilled with his team's performance in Thursday's season opener at Terrace Hills Golf Course in Altoona, even though the Jaguars lost to CIML Conference rivals Johnston and Dowling Catholic in a triangular … [Read more...] about ‘I am really proud of the guys’: Jaguars shoot 287, but fall to Johnston, Dowling

Centennial golfers looking forward to season that could end on home course

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' golf team enjoyed a successful first season under new head coach Andrew Reedy. Now, the Jaguars are looking to build upon that success. Five varsity regulars are back from a squad that placed 11th in Class 4A with a 638 total. Seniors Nathan Boehlert and Charlie Morrissey are both back along with juniors Jackson Lewis, … [Read more...] about Centennial golfers looking forward to season that could end on home course

Ankeny golfers edge Jaguars by 4 shots for 10th place at Class 4A state meet

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Both the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial boys' golf teams lowered their scores significantly on Saturday during the final round of the Class 4A state meet at Otter Creek. Unfortunately, so did every other team in the field. Eighth-ranked Ankeny began the day in 10th place, and that's where the Hawks finished. After shooting a 327 in Friday's opening … [Read more...] about Ankeny golfers edge Jaguars by 4 shots for 10th place at Class 4A state meet