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Drefke shoots 35, leads Jaguars past Ankeny, Urbandale in triangular meet

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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

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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’

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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

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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

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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

‘I’m not disappointed at all!’: Jaguars sit in 10th place after shooting a 364

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The Ankeny Centennial girls' golf squad sits at the bottom of the team standings heading into Friday's final round in the Class 4A state meet at Otter Creek. Centennial coach John Petersen isn't concerned, however, with where the Jaguars finish in the 10-team field. "I'm not disappointed at all!" Petersen said. "We shot our best score of the year. I am … [Read more...] about ‘I’m not disappointed at all!’: Jaguars sit in 10th place after shooting a 364

Joensen leads Jaguars past Mason City in final dual meet of regular season

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Olivia Joensen earned medalist honors for the first time in her career on Monday while leading the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team to a 185-232 victory over visiting Mason City. Joensen and teammate Vivian Wilson each shot a 9-over-par 45 on the front nine at Briarwood Golf Club. Joensen was the medalist on a cardoff--she had a bogey on the par-4, No. … [Read more...] about Joensen leads Jaguars past Mason City in final dual meet of regular season

Drefke, Jaguars place 2nd at CIML Iowa Conference meet; Hawkettes finish 5th

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The Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team has been trying to shoot under 370 all season. The Jaguars finally accomplished their goal on Tuesday. Centennial posted a score of 366 and placed second among seven teams in the CIML Iowa Conference meet at The Legacy Golf Club in Norwalk. "We were really excited with the meet," said Centennial coach John … [Read more...] about Drefke, Jaguars place 2nd at CIML Iowa Conference meet; Hawkettes finish 5th

Jaguars place 4th, Hawkettes finish 9th on hot, windy day at Beaver Creek

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Monday's Waukee Invitational at Beaver Creek Golf Course was played under some adverse conditions. The field of 58 girls' golfers had to deal with temperatures that soared into the 90s, as well as high humidity, gusty winds and a wet course that was soaked by rain over the weekend. "It was our first hot day to play golf!" said Ankeny Centennial coach … [Read more...] about Jaguars place 4th, Hawkettes finish 9th on hot, windy day at Beaver Creek

Drefke takes 10th at Dragon Invitational, leads Jaguars to 4th-place finish

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Prior to Monday's Dragon Invitational, the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team had posted scores in the 370s on three different occasions this season. The Jaguars nearly broke into the 360s at Jester Park. Centennial shot a 370 and placed fourth in the 11-team field, despite another day of cold and wet conditions. "We were so close today to scoring … [Read more...] about Drefke takes 10th at Dragon Invitational, leads Jaguars to 4th-place finish

‘The course beat us up a little’: Jaguars shoot 394, place 4th at Bloom Invitational

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Elmwood Country Club sometimes gets the best of the golfers who play on the Marshalltown course. That was the case on Thursday for the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team. The Jaguars placed fourth among 17 teams in the Linda Bloom Invitational. They posted a score of 394. "Today, the course beat us up a little," said Centennial coach John Petersen. … [Read more...] about ‘The course beat us up a little’: Jaguars shoot 394, place 4th at Bloom Invitational

‘It was a big improvement’: Jaguars drop 70 strokes, place 6th at Linn-Mar

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A year ago, the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team struggled to a 13th-place finish at the Linn-Mar Invitational. The Jaguars returned to Hunters Ridge Golf Course on Tuesday and shot a much better score. Centennial placed sixth in the 14-team field, shooting a 379. "It was a big improvement from a year ago," said Centennial coach John Petersen. … [Read more...] about ‘It was a big improvement’: Jaguars drop 70 strokes, place 6th at Linn-Mar

Centennial golfers place 4th, Hawkettes finish 8th at Toni Dickey Invitational

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When the fog finally lifted on Thursday morning, the conditions turned out to be great for the Toni Dickey Invitational on Thursday at Otter Creek Golf Course. The host Ankeny girls' golf squad placed eighth in the 13-team field. The Hawkettes posted a score of 394. "It turned out to be a beautiful day," said Ankeny coach Seth Hagarty. "Even though we … [Read more...] about Centennial golfers place 4th, Hawkettes finish 8th at Toni Dickey Invitational

Centennial golfers edge Hawkettes by 4 strokes, earn first win over rival since ’18

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For the first time since 2018, the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team won a dual meet against its crosstown rival. The Jaguars defeated Ankeny, 195-199, on Tuesday at Otter Creek Golf Course. They raised their record to 2-1 in the CIML Iowa Conference, while the Hawkettes dropped to 1-1. "Considering the cold weather, we were happy with breaking the … [Read more...] about Centennial golfers edge Hawkettes by 4 strokes, earn first win over rival since ’18

Centennial golfers beat Dodgers, even their record at 1-1 in Iowa Conference

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Friday was another tough day to be on a golf course. The Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team made the best of it. The Jaguars evened their record at 1-1 in the CIML Iowa Conference with a 188-217 victory over Fort Dodge in a dual meet at the Fort Dodge Country Club. "It was a cold day up there," said Ankeny coach John Petersen. "I was proud of our … [Read more...] about Centennial golfers beat Dodgers, even their record at 1-1 in Iowa Conference

‘The girls were disappointed’: Jaguars fall to Waukee Northwest on Senior Night

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The Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team celebrated its Senior Night on Tuesday at Briarwood Golf Club. Unfortunately, the Jaguars couldn't celebrate a victory, too. Centennial dropped a 181-197 decision to Waukee Northwest in its CIML Iowa Conference opener. The Jaguars were coming off a runner-up finish in the Centennial Invitational on Monday. "The … [Read more...] about ‘The girls were disappointed’: Jaguars fall to Waukee Northwest on Senior Night

Drefke leads Jaguars to runner-up finish at Centennial Invite; Ankeny places 7th

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Some ideal weather conditions greeted the 10 teams that participated in the Ankeny Centennial Invitational girls' golf meet on Monday at Briarwood Golf Club. Temperatures in the 60s with very little wind were a welcome relief following two weeks of cold and rainy weather that made practicing difficult. "What a beautiful day to start off the year!" said … [Read more...] about Drefke leads Jaguars to runner-up finish at Centennial Invite; Ankeny places 7th

With 8 returning varsity golfers, Jaguars looking to be more competitive

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As the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team prepares for its season opener on April 5 at Fort Dodge, Mother Nature has not made things easy for the Jaguars. Centennial coach John Petersen said the cold, rainy and windy conditions this spring have prevented his players from getting much time on the golf course. "The weather has made practices difficult," … [Read more...] about With 8 returning varsity golfers, Jaguars looking to be more competitive

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Vivian Wilson, Ankeny Centennial girls’ golf

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Vivian Wilson is a member of the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team. She helped the Jaguars to a sixth-place finish in a Class 4A regional meet on Monday at Elmwood Country Club in Marshalltown. Wilson joined the varsity lineup for the Toni Dickey Invitational on April 22 at Otter Creek. She played in the last nine meets of the season, shooting a … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Vivian Wilson, Ankeny Centennial girls’ golf