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Centennial golfers in 9th place after blustery opening round at state meet

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The opening round of the boys' Class 4A state golf meet was played in cold and blustery conditions. Unfortunately, the weather may not be much better on Saturday. Ankeny Centennial shot a 337 in Friday's first round at the Tournament Club of Iowa in Polk City. The Jaguars are in ninth place and trail defending champion Waukee by 22 strokes. Many of … [Read more...] about Centennial golfers in 9th place after blustery opening round at state meet

Centennial golfers advance to state meet; Ankeny’s Walker also qualifies

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All season long, boys' golf coaches Rick Fee of Ankeny Centennial and Mike Weddingfeld of Ankeny have been saying that every stroke counts. That was never more evident than it was Tuesday at the Whispering Creek Golf Club in Sioux City. Centennial shot a 347 in windy conditions to place third in a Class 4A district meet, allowing the Jaguars to qualify … [Read more...] about Centennial golfers advance to state meet; Ankeny’s Walker also qualifies

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Drake Ellgren, Centennial boys’ golf

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Senior Drake Ellgren is the top returning player for the Ankeny Centennial boys' golf team. He placed fourth on the squad a year ago with a 40.7 average. Ellgren helped the Jaguars to a 3-2 record. He carded a 37 to earn medalist honors in a victory over Urbandale and later shot a 78 to place ninth at the CIML Central Conference meet. Here is some … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Drake Ellgren, Centennial boys’ golf

Ankeny’s Johnson shoots 72, qualifies for state as individual

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Ankeny sophomore Hunter Johnson wasn't ready to put his golf clubs away just yet. Johnson carded a 72 in a Class 4A district meet on Tuesday at Waveland Golf Course to qualify for the state meet as an individual. The 36-hole state meet will be held on Friday and Saturday at Brown Deer Golf Club in Coralville. "It feels really good," said Johnson. "I'm … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Johnson shoots 72, qualifies for state as individual

Ellgren shoots 37, leads Centennial golfers to win over Urbandale

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During the first two meets of the season, Drake Ellgren didn't look like the top returning player for the Ankeny Centennial boys' golf team. On Monday, he did. The junior carded a 1-over-par 37 to earn medalist honors in a dual meet at the Urbandale Golf and Country Club, where he led the Jaguars to a 155-181 victory over Urbandale. The win improved … [Read more...] about Ellgren shoots 37, leads Centennial golfers to win over Urbandale

Ossian’s eagle helps Jaguars to 13-stroke victory over Ames

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Ankeny Centennial's Eric Ossian lined up his putt from just off the green on the No. 3 hole during Friday's dual meet against Ames at Briarwood Golf Club. The senior then knocked his putt into the hole for an eagle, one of many highlights on the day as the Jaguars posted a 305-318 victory in their CIML Central Conference opener. Centennial also racked … [Read more...] about Ossian’s eagle helps Jaguars to 13-stroke victory over Ames

Centennial golfers place 5th at season-opening tournament

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' golf team finished in the middle of the pack at the Iowa City West Invitational on Monday. The Jaguars opened their season by placing fifth among 10 teams at Blue Top Ridge Golf Course in Riverside. They posted a score of 330. Pleasant Valley shot a 311 to capture the team title, finishing five strokes ahead of Johnston. … [Read more...] about Centennial golfers place 5th at season-opening tournament

Centennial golfers return 5 of their top 6 players

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' golf team wasn't satisfied with its 11th-place finish in last year's Class 4A state meet. With five of the top six players returning from that squad, the Jaguars are looking to finish higher in 2018. "Obviously, you can't replace the time the boys spent in the wind and rain playing at Elmwood Country Club in Marshalltown," … [Read more...] about Centennial golfers return 5 of their top 6 players