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Webb closes out her career with 6 straight pars, places 9th in Class 4A

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Jaci Webb didn't know where she had placed when she completed her final round in the girls' Class 4A state meet on Wednesday at Otter Creek Golf Course. The Ankeny senior found out later that she had finished in the top 10. "I was thrilled to finish out my high school season the way I did, and a ninth-place finish just makes it even better," Webb … [Read more...] about Webb closes out her career with 6 straight pars, places 9th in Class 4A

Webb shoots 4-over-par 75 in opening round of Class 4A state meet

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Ankeny senior Jaci Webb carded a 4-over-par 75 on Tuesday in the opening round of the girls' Class 4A state meet at Otter Creek Golf Course. Webb is in sixth place heading into Wednesday's final round on her home course. "I was extremely happy with how I played today!" said Webb. "And I am looking forward to playing again tomorrow!" Webb's round … [Read more...] about Webb shoots 4-over-par 75 in opening round of Class 4A state meet

Ankeny Fanatic Preps of the Week: Kaitlyn Ault and Jaci Webb, girls’ golf

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Ankeny senior Jaci Webb has qualified for the girls' state golf meet for the third time in her career. She placed fourth with an 85 in a Class 4A regional meet on May 24 at Elmwood Country Club in Marshalltown, helping the Hawkettes to a third-place finish. Ankeny Centennial junior Kaitlyn Ault shot a 114 to finish 25th in a field of 45 golfers at the … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Preps of the Week: Kaitlyn Ault and Jaci Webb, girls’ golf

Webb shoots an 85, advances to state golf meet for 3rd time in her career

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Ankeny senior Jaci Webb is headed to the girls' state golf meet for the third time in her high school career. And this time, she'll get to play on her home course. Webb carded an 85 to place fourth in a Class 4A regional meet on Monday at Elmwood Country Club in Marshalltown. She advanced to the state meet, which is slated for June 1-2 at Otter Creek … [Read more...] about Webb shoots an 85, advances to state golf meet for 3rd time in her career

Ankeny, Centennial golfers assigned to Marshalltown regional at Elmwood

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Both the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial girls' golf teams have been assigned to the Marshalltown regional by the Iowa Girls' High School Athletic Union. Marshalltown, the CIML Iowa Conference dual-meet champion, will host the regional meet at Elmwood Country Club. It will be held on Monday, May 24. Waukee, which placed third in the Class 4A state meet in … [Read more...] about Ankeny, Centennial golfers assigned to Marshalltown regional at Elmwood

Ankeny golfers place 7th at Waukee Invite, while Centennial finishes 11th

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Monday's Waukee Invitational at Beaver Creek Golf Club in Grimes featured some of the state's top girls' golf teams. Valley, the Class 4A state champion in 2019, won the meet with a 315 total. The Tigers lead the state with an average score of 328.1. Washington placed second in the 13-team field with a 330, while Van Meter took third with a 367. Those … [Read more...] about Ankeny golfers place 7th at Waukee Invite, while Centennial finishes 11th

Ankeny golfers top Jaguars, will host Toni Dickey Invite on Thursday at Otter Creek

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The cold and windy weather on Wednesday was more conducive for football than golf. But that didn't stop the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial girls' golf teams from showing some progress in their dual meet at Briarwood Golf Club. The visiting Hawkettes posted a 187-211 victory to defeat Centennial for the second straight time. They also won the 2019 matchup … [Read more...] about Ankeny golfers top Jaguars, will host Toni Dickey Invite on Thursday at Otter Creek

Medalist Webb leads Hawkettes to runner-up finish at Centennial Invite

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The last time Jaci Webb played in an official high school golf meet was more than 22 months ago, when she placed 12th in the Class 4A state meet. Her game is still in pretty good shape. The senior carded an 83 on Monday to earn medalist honors in the season-opening Ankeny Centennial Invitational at Briarwood Golf Course. The William Jewell recruit led … [Read more...] about Medalist Webb leads Hawkettes to runner-up finish at Centennial Invite

With Webb leading the way, Hawkette golfers looking to qualify for state

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There's no doubt that the Ankeny girls' golf program is trending in the right direction. Before the 2020 season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Hawkettes posted a 3-2 dual record in 2019. It was their first winning campaign since the split into two high schools in 2013. Ankeny coach Seth Hagarty is confident that his team can pick up … [Read more...] about With Webb leading the way, Hawkette golfers looking to qualify for state

After missing her junior season, Ankeny golfer Webb commits to William Jewell

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Ankeny golfer Jaci Webb didn't get a chance to impress college coaches with a strong junior season. She still landed a scholarship anyway. Webb has verbally committed to play for William Jewell College, an NCAA Division II program in Liberty, Mo. She announced her decision via Twitter earlier on Tuesday. "I am very excited to announce that I have … [Read more...] about After missing her junior season, Ankeny golfer Webb commits to William Jewell

‘Some things we can’t control’: Athletes, coaches react to cancellation of sports

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Katie Petersen got together with some of her Ankeny Centennial teammates on Thursday night to continue preparing for what she thought would be her final high school track season. "I was just at the track with a few friends, and we were talking about our new meet schedules and who was going to be on our shuttle (hurdle relay)," said Petersen, one of the … [Read more...] about ‘Some things we can’t control’: Athletes, coaches react to cancellation of sports

Updated schedule provides glimmer of hope for spring sport athletes, coaches

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A glimmer of hope arrived earlier this week for Will Blevins, Jaci Webb and the rest of the spring sport athletes throughout the state of Iowa. On Monday, an updated schedule for spring sports was released in a joint statement from the Iowa Girls' High School Athletic Union and the Iowa High School Athletic Association. All spring activities had … [Read more...] about Updated schedule provides glimmer of hope for spring sport athletes, coaches

Sease earns top-10 finish, while Webb settles for 12th place

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Ankeny Centennial's Lauren Sease and Ankeny's Jaci Webb were both hoping to earn top-10 finishes in the girls' Class 4A state meet at Coldwater Links Golf Course. The duo nearly accomplished their goal. Sease carded a 13-over-par 84 in Wednesday's final round and finished with a two-day total of 161, allowing her to place 10th in a field of 68 golfers. … [Read more...] about Sease earns top-10 finish, while Webb settles for 12th place

Sease shoots 77, Webb fires 82 on soggy state-meet course

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There was plenty of standing water on the Coldwater Links Golf Course for Tuesday's opening round of the girls' Class 4A state meet. The soggy conditions didn't bother Ankeny Centennial's Lauren Sease nor Ankeny's Jaci Webb. Both golfers played well as part of the same foursome. Sease carded a 6-over-par 77, while Webb shot an 11-over 82. "I felt … [Read more...] about Sease shoots 77, Webb fires 82 on soggy state-meet course

Centennial’s Sease, Ankeny’s Webb advance to state golf tournament

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Ankeny Centennial's Lauren Sease is headed back to the girls' state golf tournament for the third straight year. Ankeny's Jaci Webb will be making her second consecutive trip. Both players qualified as individuals with strong performances on Monday at Class 4A regional meets. Webb shot a 7-over-par 78 to tie for medalist honors at the American … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Sease, Ankeny’s Webb advance to state golf tournament

Sease earns runner-up honors, Webb places 4th at conference meet

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Ankeny Centennial's Lauren Sease and Ankeny's Jaci Webb were both in contention for medalist honors in the CIML Central Conference girls' golf meet on Wednesday at Jester Park. A few bad holes, however, proved to be costly for both golfers. Sease settled for runner-up honors after shooting an 85. She finished one stroke behind the medalist, Abi Sachs … [Read more...] about Sease earns runner-up honors, Webb places 4th at conference meet

‘Something I will always remember’: Webb records ace at Copper Creek

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Ankeny girls' golf coach Seth Hagarty will never forget Thursday's Southeast Polk Invitational. Neither will his team's best player. Sophomore Jaci Webb recorded her first hole-in-one while shooting a career-best score of 79 at Copper Creek Golf Course, leading the Hawkettes to a tie for sixth place in the 11-team field. She took fourth as an … [Read more...] about ‘Something I will always remember’: Webb records ace at Copper Creek