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
Hunter Johnson
Johnson ‘just couldn’t pass up the opportunity’ to play for Iowa State
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
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
Central Bank Athlete of the Month: Hunter Johnson, Ankeny senior
Hawks, Jaguars look to make up ground during Saturday’s final round at state
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