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
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Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 271
In the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by Coldwell Banker Mid-America, publisher Dan Holm interviews coaches Andrew Reedy of Ankeny Centennial and Mike Weddingfeld of Ankeny about the opening week of the boys' golf season. … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 271
Jaguars top Ankeny golfers in triangular meet at Otter; both teams fall to Valley
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
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
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
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
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
Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 234
In the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by Coldwell Banker Mid-America, publisher Dan Holm previews the boys' Class 4A state golf meet with coach Mike Weddingfeld and senior Drew Hensen of Ankeny and coach Andrew Reedy and senior Tate Logan of Ankeny Centennial. Coldwell Banker realtor Andy Logan also makes an appearance. … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 234
‘We showed we belong at state’: Jaguars take 2nd in district meet on home course
All season long, the goal for the Ankeny Centennial boys' golf team was to play its best when it mattered the most. That's exactly what the Jaguars did on Monday. Fourteenth-ranked Centennial shot a 307 on its home course and placed second in a Class 4A district meet at Briarwood Golf Club. The Jaguars advanced to the state meet for the first time … [Read more...] about ‘We showed we belong at state’: Jaguars take 2nd in district meet on home course
Hawk golfers place 3rd at conference meet, while Jaguars finish 8th
Wednesday's CIML Conference meet at Jester Park served as a tune-up for both the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial boys' golf teams. The Hawks and Jaguars are both hoping to peak at Monday's district meets. Sixth-ranked Ankeny placed third in the conference meet with a 300 total. The Hawks had placed eighth at last year's meet. "I was happy with a … [Read more...] about Hawk golfers place 3rd at conference meet, while Jaguars finish 8th
Ankeny golfers place 3rd at S.E. Polk Invite behind Adams; Jaguars finish 4th
The Ankeny boys' golf team appears to be in a good spot as the postseason approaches. Crosstown rival Ankeny Centennial is also trending in the right direction. Both squads earned top-four finishes in the Southeast Polk Invitational on Wednesday at Copper Creek. The eighth-ranked Hawks placed third among 11 teams with a 297 total. "I know the entire … [Read more...] about Ankeny golfers place 3rd at S.E. Polk Invite behind Adams; Jaguars finish 4th
‘We had a great day today!’: Jaguars beat No. 4 S.E. Polk, place 2nd at August Invite
For the second day in a row, the Ankeny Centennial boys' golf team took a big step forward. After shooting a season-best score on their home course Wednesday, the 12th-ranked Jaguars followed up with a second-place finish among 14 teams in the Joe August Invitational on Thursday at Elmwood Country Club in Marshalltown. The host Bobcats won the … [Read more...] about ‘We had a great day today!’: Jaguars beat No. 4 S.E. Polk, place 2nd at August Invite
Centennial golfers shoot 303 on their home course for best score of season
The Ankeny Centennial boys' golf team posted its best score of the season Wednesday during a triangular meet at Briarwood Golf Club. The 15th-ranked Jaguars shot a 303 on their home course, topping their previous best by three strokes. They lost to No. 9 Valley, which shot a 295, but easily defeated Urbandale, which finished with a 365. "I am very … [Read more...] about Centennial golfers shoot 303 on their home course for best score of season
‘It’s not a course you can fake your way around’: Hawks, Jags struggle at Veenker
One of the state's toughest courses proved to be a formidable challenge for both the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial boys' golf teams on Monday. The seventh-ranked Hawks placed seventh among 18 teams in the Turk Bowman Invitational at Veenker Golf Course in Ames. They posted a score of 322, their highest of the season. "It was not a very good day for us," … [Read more...] about ‘It’s not a course you can fake your way around’: Hawks, Jags struggle at Veenker
Hawk golfers shoot 306 at home invite, edge Jaguars by 1 stroke for 5th place
Wednesday's Ankeny Invitational at Otter Creek showed the Ankeny boys' golf team just how difficult it is to post a low score from one day to the next. After shooting a total of 277 on Tuesday at Willow Creek, the seventh-ranked Hawks struggled to a fifth-place finish among 11 teams in their home tournament 24 hours later. They finished with a score of … [Read more...] about Hawk golfers shoot 306 at home invite, edge Jaguars by 1 stroke for 5th place
Centennial golfers beat Waukee, but fall to Johnston at The Legacy Golf Club
The Ankeny Centennial boys' golf team traveled to The Legacy Golf Club in Norwalk for the second time in six days on Tuesday--this time for a CIML Conference triangular meet against Johnston and Waukee. The Dragons shot a 293 to win the meet, while Centennial posted a score of 316 and came away with a split. The Jaguars defeated Waukee, which finished … [Read more...] about Centennial golfers beat Waukee, but fall to Johnston at The Legacy Golf Club
Jaguars place 5th at Waukee NW Invite, defeat Ankeny for 1st time this season
For the first time this season, the Ankeny Centennial boys' golf team defeated its crosstown rival. The Jaguars placed fifth in the Waukee Northwest Invitational on Thursday at The Legacy Golf Club in Norwalk. They posted a 314 total and finished one stroke ahead of Ankeny, which had defeated Centennial in three earlier meetings by a combined 35 … [Read more...] about Jaguars place 5th at Waukee NW Invite, defeat Ankeny for 1st time this season
Hensen remains unbeaten, leads Hawk golfers to team crown at Joselyn Invite
Drew Hensen and the Ankeny boys' golf team are on a roll. Hensen carded a 2-under-par 69 to earn medalist honors in the Joselyn Invitational on Monday at the Fort Dodge Country Club, where he led the Hawks to the team title. He has been the medalist at all four meets this season. "I’ve tried to not worry too much about the individual side of things," … [Read more...] about Hensen remains unbeaten, leads Hawk golfers to team crown at Joselyn Invite
Hensen again earns medalist honors as Hawks top Centennial at triangular meet
As the temperatures soared this week, the scores for Drew Hensen and the Ankeny boys' golf team have gone down. Hensen carded a 2-under-par 69 to earn medalist honors on Thursday while leading the Hawks to a second-place finish in a CIML Conference triangular meet at Copper Creek. He finished one stroke ahead of runner-up Sam Wahman of Southeast Polk in … [Read more...] about Hensen again earns medalist honors as Hawks top Centennial at triangular meet
Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 228 (Part 1)
In part one of the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by Coldwell Banker Mid-America, publisher Dan Holm discusses the start of the boys' golf season with first-year Ankeny Centennial coach Andrew Reedy. … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 228 (Part 1)