Despite some cold and rainy conditions, the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial girls' golf teams both posted some solid scores on Thursday in the Toni Dickey Invitational at Otter Creek. The Jaguars placed third in the 12-team field with a 366 total. "We were very happy with our play today!" said Centennial coach John Petersen. "It was a big improvement … [Read more...] about Runner-up Drefke leads Jaguars to 3rd place at Dickey Invite; Ankeny takes 8th
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Jaguars edge Waukee, Johnston golfers to win triangular meet at Sugar Creek
Only six strokes separated the three girls' golf teams in a CIML Conference triangular meet on Tuesday at Sugar Creek. Ankeny Centennial shot a 177 to win the meet. Waukee posted a 179 total followed by Johnston with a 183. "It was a good start to our conference meets with a pair of wins," said Centennial coach John Petersen. "Like Monday (at the … [Read more...] about Jaguars edge Waukee, Johnston golfers to win triangular meet at Sugar Creek
Drefke takes 3rd at Centennial Invite, leads Jaguars to 5th-place finish
The Ankeny Centennial girls' golf squad opened its season on Monday with a fifth-place finish in the Centennial Invitational at Briarwood Golf Club, while crosstown rival Ankeny took eighth in the 12-team field. Gilbert shot a 320 to win the meet for the fourth straight year. Pleasant Valley was second with a 336. The Jaguars carded a 381 on their home … [Read more...] about Drefke takes 3rd at Centennial Invite, leads Jaguars to 5th-place finish
‘I see a lot of potential in our golfers’: Jaguars return Drefke, 2 other regulars
Ankeny Centennial senior Payton Drefke has already enjoyed a tremendous high school golf career. The Augustana University (S.D.) recruit now has one final season to close it out in style. "I know Payton will want to be one of the top golfers in the state," said Centennial coach John Petersen. Drefke is a two-time state placewinner. She tied for 15th … [Read more...] about ‘I see a lot of potential in our golfers’: Jaguars return Drefke, 2 other regulars
‘I’m thankful I made it to state’: Drefke earns repeat 15th-place finish in Class 4A
Ankeny Centennial's Payton Drefke carded an 81 on Friday and placed 15th overall in the girls' Class 4A state golf meet at Otter Creek. The junior posted a two-day total of 18-over-par 160. "I felt like I made a lot of good shots today, but I had a few that cost me like the two drives that went out of bounds," said Drefke. "Some of the pin placements … [Read more...] about ‘I’m thankful I made it to state’: Drefke earns repeat 15th-place finish in Class 4A
Centennial’s Drefke shoots 79, sits in 16th place heading into Friday’s final round
Ankeny Centennial's Payton Drefke has put herself into decent position to earn a top-10 finish in the girls' Class 4A state golf meet at Otter Creek. The junior shot an 8-over-par 79 in the opening round on Thursday. She sits in 16th place in a field of 69 players heading into Friday's final round. Drefke is three strokes behind Natalie Henson of … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Drefke shoots 79, sits in 16th place heading into Friday’s final round
SOFTBALL CAN WAIT: Drefke shoots an 81, qualifies for state golf meet
The Ankeny Centennial softball team will have to wait a little longer for Payton Drefke to make her season debut. Drefke, a starting outfielder for the Jaguars, earned her second consecutive trip to the girls' Class 4A state golf meet on Wednesday. The junior shot an 8-over-par 81 to place third in a regional meet at Veenker Golf Course in Ames. "I'm … [Read more...] about SOFTBALL CAN WAIT: Drefke shoots an 81, qualifies for state golf meet
Centennial golfers place 6th at CIML meet, while Hawkettes finish 8th
The Ankeny Centennial girls' golf squad took sixth in the CIML Conference meet on Wednesday at Jester Park, while Ankeny finished eighth in the nine-team field. Third-ranked Southeast Polk shot a 326 to win the team title. No. 6 Waukee Northwest was second with a 331, followed by No. 8 Valley with a 337. Centennial and Dowling Catholic each finished … [Read more...] about Centennial golfers place 6th at CIML meet, while Hawkettes finish 8th
Centennial golfers place 6th at Waukee Invitational; Hawkettes finish 10th
Monday's Waukee Invitational at River Valley Golf Course in Adel provided one last opportunity for the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial girls' golf teams to tune up for the postseason. The Jaguars placed sixth in the 12-team field. They posted a score of 371. "We played a course today that no one had played before," said Centennial coach John Petersen. … [Read more...] about Centennial golfers place 6th at Waukee Invitational; Hawkettes finish 10th
Confident Drefke, Jaguars top Waukee, Johnston to finish 4-4 in conference
Some great conditions and a home-course advantage helped the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team defeat a pair of opponents in a CIML Conference triangular meet on Wednesday at Briarwood Golf Club. The Jaguars shot a 180, while Waukee carded a 187 and Johnston finished with a 194. All three teams had played in the Dragon Invitational on Monday at Jester … [Read more...] about Confident Drefke, Jaguars top Waukee, Johnston to finish 4-4 in conference
Centennial golfers place 6th among 12 teams on windy day at Dragon Invite
The cold and windy weather provided another challenge for the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team on Monday. The 12th-ranked Jaguars placed sixth among 12 teams in the Dragon Invitational at Jester Park. They shot a 384. "I'm proud of the way the girls battled the conditions," said Centennial coach John Petersen. No. 3 Southeast Polk won the team … [Read more...] about Centennial golfers place 6th among 12 teams on windy day at Dragon Invite
Jaguars complete grueling 3-day stretch with 7th-place finish at Bloom Invite
It isn't easy to play 45 holes of golf in a span of three days. But that's exactly what the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team had to do this week. The Jaguars completed a grueling 72-hour stretch by placing seventh among 14 teams in the Linda Bloom Invitational on Thursday at the American Legion Golf Course in Marshalltown. They shot a 373. "We … [Read more...] about Jaguars complete grueling 3-day stretch with 7th-place finish at Bloom Invite
Jaguars shoot 177, but fall to No. 3 Rams, No. 8 Valley in triangular meet
Ankeny Centennial girls' golf coach John Petersen had plenty of time to talk to his golfers on the long ride home from Tuesday's Linn-Mar Invitational at Hunters Ridge Golf Course in Marion. With two more meets in the next two days, the Jaguars only had time to make some mental adjustments after placing 12th in the 15-team field. "We talked about our … [Read more...] about Jaguars shoot 177, but fall to No. 3 Rams, No. 8 Valley in triangular meet
Centennial golfers place 12th among 15 squads at Linn-Mar Invitational
The Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team placed 12th among 15 squads in the Linn-Mar Invitational on Tuesday at Hunters Ridge Golf Course in Marion. The Jaguars posted a score of 398, their worst 18-hole round of the season. "It was not our finest outing," said Centennial coach John Petersen. "We had way too many penalty strokes and putts." Pleasant … [Read more...] about Centennial golfers place 12th among 15 squads at Linn-Mar Invitational
Jaguars place 5th in rainy conditions at Dickey Invite; Ankeny finishes 10th
The conditions weren't ideal for the Toni Dickey Invitational on Thursday at Otter Creek. The start of the girls' golf tournament was delayed due to heavy rain in the morning. Then, once play began, the 12 teams in the field had to deal with intermittent rain and gusty winds. "Mother Nature showed us all that she's still in charge!" said Ankeny coach … [Read more...] about Jaguars place 5th in rainy conditions at Dickey Invite; Ankeny finishes 10th
Drefke shoots 35, leads Jaguars past Ankeny, Urbandale in triangular meet
Payton Drefke and the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team felt right at home on Wednesday at Otter Creek--the home course for crosstown rival Ankeny. Drefke carded a 1-under-par 35 on the front nine to earn medalist honors while leading the Jaguars to victories over Ankeny and Urbandale in a CIML Conference triangular meet. She finished eight strokes ahead … [Read more...] about Drefke shoots 35, leads Jaguars past Ankeny, Urbandale in triangular meet
Drefke earns medalist honors, but Centennial golfers fall to Waukee NW
The Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team couldn't overcome Waukee Northwest's depth in a CIML Conference dual meet on Thursday at Beaver Creek. The host Wolves posted four scores of 50 or better to post a 185-200 victory. They improved to 2-2 in the conference, while the Jaguars' record fell to 0-2. "It was our first meet away from Briarwood," said … [Read more...] about Drefke earns medalist honors, but Centennial golfers fall to Waukee NW
Jaguars place 2nd at Centennial Invite; Hawkettes finish 7th on ‘gorgeous day’
The 54 girls' golfers who competed in the Ankeny Centennial Invitational on Monday could not have asked for better conditions. "What an absolutely gorgeous day to play golf!" said Ankeny coach Seth Hagarty. "Every golfer out there today had a smile on their face and was genuinely enjoying the opportunity to play some golf!" Centennial placed second in … [Read more...] about Jaguars place 2nd at Centennial Invite; Hawkettes finish 7th on ‘gorgeous day’
Drefke, Wilson earn individual honors, but Jaguars fall to Dowling by 1 stroke
The Ankeny Centennial girls' golfers were unhappy with their scores following Monday's season opener. Coach John Petersen, though, wasn't disappointed with his team's performance. The Jaguars dropped a 188-189 decision to visiting Dowling Catholic in a CIML Conference dual meet at Briarwood Golf Club. "The first meet of 2023 is under our belts," … [Read more...] about Drefke, Wilson earn individual honors, but Jaguars fall to Dowling by 1 stroke
Jaguars return 3 varsity regulars from last year’s 10th-place team in Class 4A
A year ago, the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team qualified for the state meet for the first time since 2018. The Jaguars earned a 10th-place finish in Class 4A by shooting a season-best score on back-to-back days at Otter Creek Golf Course in Ankeny. They carded a 357 in the second round to finish with a 36-hole total of 721. Three varsity regulars … [Read more...] about Jaguars return 3 varsity regulars from last year’s 10th-place team in Class 4A