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Johnson named player of the year by Iowa Golf Coaches Association

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Ankeny senior Hunter Johnson has been named the state's player of the year by the Iowa Golf Coaches Association. Johnson enjoyed a tremendous season for the Hawks. He finished the 2020 campaign ranked first in the individual season rankings. Johnson tied for third place and finished fourth after a cardoff in the Class 4A state meet. He posted a two-day … [Read more...] about Johnson named player of the year by Iowa Golf Coaches Association

Johnson ‘just couldn’t pass up the opportunity’ to play for Iowa State

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Ankeny golfer Hunter Johnson has decided to stay close to home. Johnson verbally committed on Sunday to play for Iowa State. He picked the Cyclones over some other schools in what he called a difficult decision. "The whole process was very tough," said Johnson. "I had a good relationship with all the coaches, but I just couldn't pass up the opportunity … [Read more...] about Johnson ‘just couldn’t pass up the opportunity’ to play for Iowa State

‘We all struggled on the greens a lot’: Hawk golfers finish 5th in Class 4A

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More than a few golfers walked off the course at the Des Moines Golf and Country Club on Saturday shaking their heads. Many of the participants in the boys' Class 4A state meet simply couldn't figure out the greens. "We all struggled on the greens a lot," said Ankeny senior Ty Roghair. "They were pretty fast and had a lot of slopes." Second-ranked … [Read more...] about ‘We all struggled on the greens a lot’: Hawk golfers finish 5th in Class 4A

Hawks, Jaguars look to make up ground during Saturday’s final round at state

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If the Ankeny boys' golf team hopes to contend for the Class 4A state title, the Hawks may need a few more shots like the one that ended Hunter Johnson's opening round on Friday. Johnson holed out from 75 yards on No. 18 for an eagle, allowing him to finish with a 4-over-par 76 at the Des Moines Golf and Country Club. He is tied for sixth place heading … [Read more...] about Hawks, Jaguars look to make up ground during Saturday’s final round at state

Johnson, unbeaten Hawk golfers sweep CIML Iowa Conference titles

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A year ago, the Ankeny boys' golf team won the CIML Central Conference dual-meet title before struggling to a fourth-place finish at the conference meet. The third-ranked Hawks didn't let history repeat itself on Tuesday. After going undefeated in conference dual meets for the second straight year, Ankeny cruised to the CIML Iowa Conference crown at … [Read more...] about Johnson, unbeaten Hawk golfers sweep CIML Iowa Conference titles

Hawks capture 3rd straight Indianola crown, while Centennial places 2nd

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Hunter Johnson and the undefeated Ankeny boys' golf team earned a threepeat on Monday. Johnson carded a 1-under-par 70 to lead the third-ranked Hawks to the Indianola Invitational title at the Indianola Country Club for the third straight year. It was also Johnson's third consecutive individual victory. "I really like the golf course," said Johnson. … [Read more...] about Hawks capture 3rd straight Indianola crown, while Centennial places 2nd

Hawk golfers top Marshalltown by 14 shots, claim 2nd straight dual-meet title

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There was no way the Ankeny boys' golf team was going to let its final home dual meet go to waste. The Hawks, who are ranked third overall in Class 4A, posted a 145-159 victory over Marshalltown on Thursday at Otter Creek. They finished with a 5-0 record in the CIML Iowa Conference, capturing their second straight dual-meet crown. "I was very happy … [Read more...] about Hawk golfers top Marshalltown by 14 shots, claim 2nd straight dual-meet title

Hawks look like state title contender while cruising to Fort Dodge crown

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Even opposing coaches are starting to realize the potential of the Ankeny boys' golf team. After the Hawks easily won the Fort Dodge Invitational on Tuesday, Ankeny Centennial coach Rick Fee said he thinks his team's crosstown rival has a chance to capture the Class 4A crown next month. "Ankeny played lights out today!" Fee said. "They have the talent … [Read more...] about Hawks look like state title contender while cruising to Fort Dodge crown

‘I had to laugh it off’: Johnson overcomes bogey, shoots 34 in Hawks’ victory

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Hunter Johnson didn't let one bad putt ruin his round on Wednesday at Otter Creek Golf Course. The senior missed a short putt for par on his first hole of the day, but then rebounded to earn medalist honors with a 1-under-par 34 as the Ankeny boys' golf team defeated Fort Dodge, 147-176, in a CIML Iowa Conference dual meet. "I had to laugh it off," … [Read more...] about ‘I had to laugh it off’: Johnson overcomes bogey, shoots 34 in Hawks’ victory

Johnson earns medalist honors, leads Hawk golfers to win over Centennial

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The Ankeny boys' golf team proved again on Friday that it has a chance to become one of the state's best squads. The future looks bright, too, for crosstown rival Ankeny Centennial. Both teams came away from an 18-hole dual meet at Briarwood Golf Course feeling pretty good about their prospects for the rest of the season. "I'm really excited for the … [Read more...] about Johnson earns medalist honors, leads Hawk golfers to win over Centennial

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Hunter Johnson, Ankeny boys’ golf

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Ankeny junior Hunter Johnson carded a 77 to place seventh in the CIML Central Conference boys' golf meet on Thursday at Veenker Golf Course in Ames. He helped the Hawks to a fourth-place finish. Johnson currently leads his team with a 38.53 average for nine holes. He ranks 14th in the state. Here is some inside info on Johnson: Were you happy with … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Hunter Johnson, Ankeny boys’ golf

Johnson, Hawk golfers defend their crowns at Indianola Invitational

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Hunter Johnson and the Ankeny boys' golf team defended their titles in the Indianola Invitational on Monday at the Indianola Country Club. Johnson carded a 74 to earn medalist honors for the second straight year. The seventh-ranked Hawks again won the team crown, shooting a 301. "Jason Marvelli had Indianola Country Club in great shape," Johnson said. … [Read more...] about Johnson, Hawk golfers defend their crowns at Indianola Invitational

Ankeny, Centennial golfers tie for 3rd place at Fort Dodge Invitational

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Eighteen holes weren't enough to separate the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial boys' golf teams on Tuesday at the Fort Dodge Invitational. The Hawks and Jaguars finished in a third-place tie in the 17-team field. Both squads posted a score of 317, finishing at 33-over-par. "I was very happy with the boys' third-place finish," said Centennial coach Rick … [Read more...] about Ankeny, Centennial golfers tie for 3rd place at Fort Dodge Invitational

Course flooding cancels final round of boys’ state golf meet

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Hunter Johnson got some bad news when he woke up on Saturday morning. "Unfortunately day 2 of state golf has been cancelled due to course flooding," Ankeny coach Mike Weddingfeld tweeted. "Great 1 day experience for Hunter and proud to coach him and the rest of the team this season." Johnson, a sophomore, carded a 5-over-par 76 in Friday's opening … [Read more...] about Course flooding cancels final round of boys’ state golf meet

Johnson overcomes rough start, shoots 76 at state meet

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Ankeny's Hunter Johnson rebounded from a rough start to shoot a 5-over-par 76 in the opening round of the boys' Class 4A state golf meet on Friday at Brown Deer Golf Club in Coralville. Johnson, a sophomore, is tied for 27th place in a field of 82 players heading into Saturday's final round, which is slated to begin at 9 a.m. "Hunter played a great … [Read more...] about Johnson overcomes rough start, shoots 76 at state meet

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

Jaguars take 2nd, Ankeny’s Johnson places 3rd at CIML meet

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When the CIML Central Conference meet was moved from The Legacy to Blank Golf Course on Wednesday, the six teams in the league had to make some quick adjustments. Ankeny Centennial did just fine, and so did Ankeny's Hunter Johnson. The eighth-ranked Jaguars shot a 311 to earn a second-place finish. No. 4 Dowling Catholic also finished with a 311 total, … [Read more...] about Jaguars take 2nd, Ankeny’s Johnson places 3rd at CIML meet