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‘He was definitely on my mind today’: Webb shoots 83 for ailing father

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Ankeny's Jaci Webb didn't play her best round of golf on Monday. But under the circumstances, it might have been. Webb shot an 83 in the Waukee Invitational at the Des Moines Golf and Country Club. She found out on Saturday that her dad, Jeff, has been diagnosed with a Stage 2/Grade 2 Glioma brain tumor. "He was definitely on my mind today," Webb … [Read more...] about ‘He was definitely on my mind today’: Webb shoots 83 for ailing father

Ankeny golfers earn long-awaited first dual-meet victory over Jaguars

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Jaci Webb didn't know that the Ankeny girls' golf team had never defeated crosstown rival Ankeny Centennial. "That makes the win feel that much better!" Webb said on Wednesday after the Hawkettes posted a 191-201 victory over Centennial in a CIML Central Conference dual meet at Briarwood Golf Club. Ankeny earned the win on a postcard-worthy afternoon … [Read more...] about Ankeny golfers earn long-awaited first dual-meet victory over Jaguars

Webb, Sease earn top-10 finishes at Toni Dickey Hawkette Invitational

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Thursday wasn't a great day for golf. But it was the perfect time to honor former Ankeny girls' golf coach Toni Dickey. Ankeny's annual home tournament was renamed the Toni Dickey Hawkette Invitational in honor of Dickey, who was also inducted into the Dick Rasmussen Coaches Hall of Fame before the meet in the Otter Creek clubhouse. "What an honor to … [Read more...] about Webb, Sease earn top-10 finishes at Toni Dickey Hawkette Invitational

Webb places 5th at Lamson Invitational; Hawkettes break 400 as a team

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Monday was the start of a busy week for the Ankeny girls' golf team. The Hawkettes, who will host a dual meet against Johnston on Tuesday before hosting the Toni Dickey Invitational on Thursday, placed ninth among 16 teams in the Lamson Invitational at Willow Creek. "We met one of our team goals, which was to break 400 in an 18-hole invite.  And we did … [Read more...] about Webb places 5th at Lamson Invitational; Hawkettes break 400 as a team

Centennial golfers overcome brutal conditions to win their own tournament

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The weather conditions on Wednesday were better suited for football than golf. But the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial girls' golf teams had no choice but to play. They joined Indianola, Nevada and Ottumwa in battling the cold temperatures and gusty winds to compete in the Centennial Invitational at Briarwood Golf Club. "The conditions obviously weren't … [Read more...] about Centennial golfers overcome brutal conditions to win their own tournament

Webb has bright future after placing 24th in state-meet debut

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Jaci Webb didn't let a quintuple bogey on the par-4 No. 18 hole get into her head on Wednesday at Elmwood Country Club. The Ankeny freshman simply moved onto the front nine, where she carded a 4-over-par 39 en route to a 90 in the final round of the girls' Class 4A state golf meet at Marshalltown. She finished with a two-day total of 184, allowing her to … [Read more...] about Webb has bright future after placing 24th in state-meet debut

Ankeny’s Webb shoots a 94 in her state-meet debut

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Ankeny's Jaci Webb overcame a rough start to shoot a 94 in the opening round of the girls' Class 4A state golf meet on Tuesday at Elmwood Country Club in Marshalltown. After making a par on her first hole--the par-4 17th--Webb struggled on the next three holes. She had a triple bogey on No. 18, a quadruple bogey on No. 1, and a double bogey on No. … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Webb shoots a 94 in her state-meet debut

Central Conference rivals to battle for Class 4A girls’ golf crown

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The battle for the Class 4A girls' golf championship could look a lot like the race for the CIML Central Conference title. Waukee, Valley and Ankeny Centennial are expected to be the top contenders in the Class 4A meet, which begins on Tuesday and concludes on Wednesday at Elmwood Country Club in Marshalltown. That trio finished 1-2-3 at the Central … [Read more...] about Central Conference rivals to battle for Class 4A girls’ golf crown

Moretti leads Jaguars to another state berth; Ankeny’s Webb also qualifies

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When the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team defeated Ames in a dual meet on May 8, the Jaguars felt like they lost the battle against Veenker Golf Course. On Monday, Centennial returned to Veenker for a Class 4A regional meet and shot a 359 to capture the team title. The Jaguars advanced to the state meet for the fourth consecutive year under coach Andy … [Read more...] about Moretti leads Jaguars to another state berth; Ankeny’s Webb also qualifies

Jaguars place 2nd at Hawkette Invitational, while Ankeny finishes 4th

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The Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team earned a runner-up finish in the Hawkette Invitational on Thursday at Otter Creek, despite playing without its top golfer. The Jaguars posted a team score of 356 in the 18-hole tournament. Their lineup did not include senior Tenley Moretti, the No. 1 golfer in Class 4A. "(We had) 3 PRs on the front 9 today," … [Read more...] about Jaguars place 2nd at Hawkette Invitational, while Ankeny finishes 4th

Moretti wins Central Conference title by 6 strokes

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Ankeny Centennial's Tenley Moretti was already considered a strong contender for the Class 4A individual state golf title. Now, she may be the clear favorite. Moretti carded a 3-under-par 68 to win the CIML Central Conference crown by six strokes on Wednesday at Copper Creek. The Class 5A medalist as a sophomore in 2016, she currently leads Class 4A … [Read more...] about Moretti wins Central Conference title by 6 strokes

Ankeny golfers place 8th at S.E. Polk Invite, will return to Copper Creek next week

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The Ankeny girls' golf team geared up for next week's CIML Central Conference meet by placing eighth in the Southeast Polk Invitational on Thursday. The 12-team tournament was held at Copper Creek Golf Course, where the conference meet will also be held on Wednesday. The Hawkettes posted a team score of 393. It was their best 18-hole score of the … [Read more...] about Ankeny golfers place 8th at S.E. Polk Invite, will return to Copper Creek next week

Ankeny’s McCormick shoots season-best score in varsity debut

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Madi McCormick made an impressive varsity debut for the Ankeny girls' golf team on Wednesday. McCormick shot a 53 in the Hawkettes' 164-206 dual-meet loss to third-ranked Waukee at Sugar Creek Golf Course. "This was Madi's first varsity meet because we had some of the girls that were unavailable due to other commitments," said Ankeny coach Seth … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s McCormick shoots season-best score in varsity debut

Moretti defeats 3-time state champ, leads Jaguars to 3rd-place finish at Lake Panorama

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Sarah Nacos of Washington was one of only a few golfers to defeat Ankeny Centennial's Tenley Moretti last season. Moretti waited a full year for a chance to avenge that loss, and she finally got her opportunity on Monday. It came on the same course where Nacos defeated Moretti by two strokes at last year's Waukee Invitational. This time, Moretti carded … [Read more...] about Moretti defeats 3-time state champ, leads Jaguars to 3rd-place finish at Lake Panorama

Webb places 9th at tournament, leads Hawkettes to season-best score

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Ankeny freshman Jaci Webb carded an 80 to place ninth as an individual in the Lamson Invitational girls' golf meet on Wednesday at Willow Creek. The Hawkettes posted a team score of 402, their lowest of the season. "These girls played very well," Ankeny coach Seth Hagarty tweeted after the meet. Waukee shot a 301 to win the team title. Valley was … [Read more...] about Webb places 9th at tournament, leads Hawkettes to season-best score

Seniors help Centennial golfers to dual-meet win over Ankeny

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A victory over crosstown rival Ankeny was a good way for Ankeny Centennial's senior golfers to close out their home schedule. The Jaguars posted a 180-209 triumph on Tuesday at Briarwood Golf Course to remain unbeaten in the CIML Central Conference. They are now 3-0 in league dual meets, while Ankeny dropped to 0-4. Centennial has won all five meetings … [Read more...] about Seniors help Centennial golfers to dual-meet win over Ankeny

Hawkettes improve their score by 26 strokes, but fall to Valley

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Playing for the first time in nine days, the Ankeny girls' golf team lost to Valley in a CIML Central Conference dual meet on Thursday at Otter Creek. The Tigers posted a 176-202 victory behind Paige Hoffman, who carded a 39 to earn medalist honors. Teammate Jenna Krogulski was the runner-up with a 40. Ankeny dropped to 0-3 in the conference. The … [Read more...] about Hawkettes improve their score by 26 strokes, but fall to Valley

Revive Clinic and Spa Preps of the Week: Caroline Price (Ankeny) and Lauren Sease (Centennial), girls’ golf

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Sophomore Lauren Sease led the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team to a first-place finish in the Centennial Invitational on Wednesday at Briarwood, while junior Caroline Price helped Ankeny to a third-place finish. Sease carded a 90 to earn medalist honors, edging Ankeny freshman Jaci Webb by three shots. She helped the Jaguars to a 28-stroke victory over … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Preps of the Week: Caroline Price (Ankeny) and Lauren Sease (Centennial), girls’ golf

Sease earns medalist honors, leads Jaguars to team title on home course

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Ankeny Centennial's Tenley Moretti is one of the state's top golfers. On Wednesday, the Jaguars proved that they can win without her. While Moretti was out of town, her teammates pulled together to win the Centennial Invitational at Briarwood. They shot a 383 in their first meet of the season to capture the tournament title for the second straight … [Read more...] about Sease earns medalist honors, leads Jaguars to team title on home course