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Petersen to resign as Centennial girls’ golf coach; Smith exits from AHS girls’ tennis

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John Petersen and Steve Smith were both hired for head coaching positions in the Ankeny school district in the spring of 2019. Now, several years later, they are both departing at the same time. Petersen is planning to resign as the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf coach. He has yet to officially submit his resignation letter, but has told his golfers of … [Read more...] about Petersen to resign as Centennial girls’ golf coach; Smith exits from AHS girls’ tennis

Geiselhart nearly qualifies for state while Jaguars place 4th, Hawkettes finish 5th

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Both the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial girls' golf teams were hoping to pull off a surprise during a Class 4A regional meet on Wednesday at Marshalltown. Unfortunately, it didn't happen. The 19th-ranked Jaguars shot a 388 on the Elmwood Country Club course and placed fourth in the 10-team field. Ankeny finished fifth with a 403 total and also saw its … [Read more...] about Geiselhart nearly qualifies for state while Jaguars place 4th, Hawkettes finish 5th

Jaguars improve to finish 6th at CIML Invite; Consistent Hawkettes place 7th

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The members of the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial girls' golf teams were paired together during the final round of the CIML Conference Invitational on Wednesday at Blank Golf Course. The two squads could be part of the same groups next Wednesday in a Class 4A regional meet, since both the Hawkettes and Jaguars have been assigned to play at Elmwood Country … [Read more...] about Jaguars improve to finish 6th at CIML Invite; Consistent Hawkettes place 7th

‘Today was a lot of fun’: Jaguars sit in 8th, Ankeny 9th after first round at CIML meet

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Both the Ankeny Centennial and Ankeny girls' golf teams have some ground to make up on Wednesday. The Jaguars sit in eighth place among 12 squads in the CIML Conference Invitational following Monday's opening round at the Des Moines Golf and Country Club. They posted a score of 376 after shooting in the 360s twice in the last week, but Centennial coach … [Read more...] about ‘Today was a lot of fun’: Jaguars sit in 8th, Ankeny 9th after first round at CIML meet

‘We had a good comeback’: Jaguars place 7th, Hawkettes take 10th at S.E. Polk Invite

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Both the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial girls' golf teams took a step forward on Thursday. The Jaguars placed seventh among 14 squads in the Southeast Polk Invitational at Copper Creek. They posted a score of 368. "I was pleased with today’s scores," said Centennial coach John Petersen. "We are definitely trending in the right direction! We have gone … [Read more...] about ‘We had a good comeback’: Jaguars place 7th, Hawkettes take 10th at S.E. Polk Invite

Jaguars tumble to Waukee NW, S.E. Polk; Ankeny golfers fall to Waukee, Dowling

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Wednesday was a tough day for both the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial girls' golf teams. The 19th-ranked Jaguars lost to both No. 4 Waukee Northwest and No. 12 Southeast Polk at Briarwood Golf Club, while the Hawkettes fell to both Waukee and Dowling Catholic in another triangular meet at Blank Golf Course. "It was a hard loss today for all of us," said … [Read more...] about Jaguars tumble to Waukee NW, S.E. Polk; Ankeny golfers fall to Waukee, Dowling

‘The weather was perfect!’: Jaguars shoot season-best 365, take 5th at Dragon Invite

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Taking advantage of a beautiful day, the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team placed fifth among 12 squads in the Dragon Invitational on Monday at Jester Park. The Jaguars posted a score of 365. "The weather was perfect!" said Centennial coach John Petersen. "We shot our best score to date." Fourth-ranked Waukee Northwest shot a 316 to defend its team … [Read more...] about ‘The weather was perfect!’: Jaguars shoot season-best 365, take 5th at Dragon Invite

Ex-Hawk Cummins named boys’ hoops coach at Bishop Heelan Catholic

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Former Ankeny boys' basketball player Trystan Cummins has been named the head boys' basketball coach at Bishop Heelan Catholic in Sioux City. Cummins, 27, will become one of the youngest head coaches in the state. "(My age) has its pros and cons," said Cummins, a 2016 AHS graduate. "I have a lot of energy to do it, but I obviously don't have all the … [Read more...] about Ex-Hawk Cummins named boys’ hoops coach at Bishop Heelan Catholic

‘This week should help us’: Jags end busy stretch by placing 9th at Bloom Invite

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Competing for the third time in three days, the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team placed ninth among 13 squads in the Linda Bloom Invitational on Thursday at Elmwood Country Club in Marshalltown. The Jaguars posted a total of 392. Nevada also shot a 392, but earned eighth place due to a better fifth score. "It’s been a lot of miles this week playing … [Read more...] about ‘This week should help us’: Jags end busy stretch by placing 9th at Bloom Invite

Centennial golfers beat Warriors, J-Hawks as Geiselhart again earns medalist honors

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If the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team was suffering from fatigue, the Jaguars didn't show it. Centennial easily won a triangular meet on Wednesday at Sugar Creek Golf Course in Waukee. The Jaguars shot a 167 to defeat Waukee (185) and Urbandale (210), who both entered the day winless against CIML Conference opponents. "I'm very proud of the girls … [Read more...] about Centennial golfers beat Warriors, J-Hawks as Geiselhart again earns medalist honors

‘We had a rough start to the meet’: Jags begin busy week with 11th-place finish

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Tuesday was the start of a busy week for the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team. The Jaguars traveled to Marion for the first of three meets in three days and placed 11th among 15 squads in the Linn-Mar Invitational at Hunters Ridge Golf Course. "We had a rough start to the meet. We had some high scores on the first five holes of the meet," said … [Read more...] about ‘We had a rough start to the meet’: Jags begin busy week with 11th-place finish

Geiselhart earns medalist honors, leads Jaguars past Ankeny in triangular meet

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The Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team avenged one loss from six days ago and nearly avenged another one. The Jaguars shot a 183 in a CIML Conference triangular meet on Wednesday at Otter Creek, where they defeated crosstown rival Ankeny by nine strokes after losing to the Hawkettes by 12 shots in the Toni Dickey Invitational on the same course on April … [Read more...] about Geiselhart earns medalist honors, leads Jaguars past Ankeny in triangular meet

‘I am beyond proud of the girls’: Ankeny takes 5th at Dickey Invite; Jags finish 10th

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There was a logjam in the middle of the pack at the Toni Dickey Invitational on Thursday at Otter Creek Golf Course. Only nine strokes separated the six squads that placed fourth through ninth in the 12-team field. Southeast Polk placed fourth with a 373 total, while Ankeny shot a 378 and edged four other teams to finish fifth. Dowling Catholic and … [Read more...] about ‘I am beyond proud of the girls’: Ankeny takes 5th at Dickey Invite; Jags finish 10th

Centennial golfers beat Dowling, fall to Johnston by 3 strokes in triangular meet

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Solid rounds from Cate Trewet and Kaylee Sprecher helped the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team to a split against two opponents in a CIML Conference triangular meet on Wednesday at Jester Park. Johnston shot a 177 on its home course to edge Centennial by three strokes. The Jaguars easily defeated Dowling Catholic, 180-211. "We made a lot of … [Read more...] about Centennial golfers beat Dowling, fall to Johnston by 3 strokes in triangular meet

‘What a crazy day’: Jaguars place 6th, Hawkettes finish 8th at Centennial Invite

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Monday's windy conditions created some havoc for the 72 girls who competed in the Ankeny Centennial Invitational at Briarwood Golf Club. "What a crazy day to have your first meet," said Centennial coach John Petersen. "The wind was very difficult to handle. It was even hard to putt." Centennial opened its season by placing sixth in the 12-team field. … [Read more...] about ‘What a crazy day’: Jaguars place 6th, Hawkettes finish 8th at Centennial Invite

‘We are very deep’: Petersen optimistic about potential for Centennial golfers

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Despite graduating three seniors from last year's varsity lineup, the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team still boasts plenty of depth. There are 22 golfers on the roster, led by a trio of returning regulars in seniors Kate Geiselhart and Kaylee Sprecher and sophomore Cate Trewet. "We are very deep," said Centennial coach John Petersen. "We have a … [Read more...] about ‘We are very deep’: Petersen optimistic about potential for Centennial golfers

‘I played the course more how I wanted to’: Drefke shoots 76, ties for 16th place

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The final round of her high school golf career was a memorable one for Ankeny Centennial's Payton Drefke. Drefke shot a 5-over-par 76 on Friday in the second round of the girls' Class 4A state meet at Otter Creek. She posted a 36-hole total of 157 to tie for 16th place with five other golfers. "She played very well today," said Centennial coach John … [Read more...] about ‘I played the course more how I wanted to’: Drefke shoots 76, ties for 16th place

Drefke shoots 10-over-par 81 in opening round of Class 4A state golf meet

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Ankeny Centennial senior Payton Drefke carded a 10-over-par 81 in the opening round of the girls' Class 4A state golf meet on Thursday at Otter Creek. She is tied for 21st place in the field of 70 golfers heading into Friday's final round. Drefke made 11 pars and had just five bogeys. But a triple bogey on the par-4, No. 2 hole and a double bogey on the … [Read more...] about Drefke shoots 10-over-par 81 in opening round of Class 4A state golf meet

Drefke places 2nd at regional meet, advances to state for 3rd straight year

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Ankeny Centennial's Payton Drefke will get to close out her high school golf career on one of her favorite courses. The senior qualified for the Class 4A state meet for the third consecutive year with a runner-up finish in a regional meet on Wednesday at Veenker Golf Course in Ames. She shot a 5-over-par 78 on one of the state's most challenging … [Read more...] about Drefke places 2nd at regional meet, advances to state for 3rd straight year