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‘I hope we can get over that hump’: Ankeny golfers look to qualify for state

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After a tremendous two-year run, the Ankeny boys' golf team took a step backwards last season. Now, the Hawks could be poised for another huge campaign in 2022. Several varsity regulars are back from a team that posted a 3-3 record last year in the Hawks' final season in the CIML Iowa Conference. Ankeny is now a member of the nine-team CIML … [Read more...] about ‘I hope we can get over that hump’: Ankeny golfers look to qualify for state

Hawk golfers, Hensen just miss qualifying for Class 4A state meet

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The season came to an end on Tuesday for the Ankeny boys' golf team. The Hawks competed in a Class 4A district meet at Whispering Creek Golf Club in Sioux City and just missed qualifying for the state meet. They placed fifth in the 14-team field with a 335 total, finishing three strokes out of the third and final qualifying spot. "I am really proud of … [Read more...] about Hawk golfers, Hensen just miss qualifying for Class 4A state meet

King, Jaguars place 2nd at conference meet; Hensen takes 3rd for Hawks

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During the regular season, the Ankeny Centennial boys' golf team dominated the CIML Iowa Conference, defeating all six of its opponents to capture the league's dual-meet title. On Tuesday at Otter Creek Golf Course, the seventh-ranked Jaguars were unable to complete a sweep of the conference championships. No. 11 Marshalltown shot a 302 to win the Iowa … [Read more...] about King, Jaguars place 2nd at conference meet; Hensen takes 3rd for Hawks

Winkel leads Jaguars to 3rd-place finish at S.E. Polk Invite; Ankeny takes 7th

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Ankeny Centennial's Jack Winkel put another great round of golf together on Wednesday at Copper Creek. How well his teammates play the rest of the way will likely determine just how far the Jaguars go in the postseason. Winkel carded a 3-under-par 68 to earn runner-up honors in the Southeast Polk Invitational. However, none of his teammates could score … [Read more...] about Winkel leads Jaguars to 3rd-place finish at S.E. Polk Invite; Ankeny takes 7th

Hawks edge district foe S.C. East by 2 strokes for 3rd place at Indianola Invite

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Monday's Indianola Invitational at the Indianola Country Club came down to a battle between two of the hottest boys' golf teams in Class 4A. Fifteenth-ranked Indianola won the meet on its home course, shooting a 299. No. 9 Southeast Polk was second in the seven-team field with a 302. "Southeast Polk and Indianola are really good teams, and they keep … [Read more...] about Hawks edge district foe S.C. East by 2 strokes for 3rd place at Indianola Invite

Jaguars struggle on last 3 holes, finish 4th at Joe August Invitational

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' golf team got a chance to play with one of its district opponents on Friday in the Joe August Invitational at the American Legion Golf Course in Marshalltown. The seventh-ranked Jaguars were paired with No. 9 Southeast Polk in the 12-team tournament. The Rams shot a 296 to win the team title, while Centennial finished fourth … [Read more...] about Jaguars struggle on last 3 holes, finish 4th at Joe August Invitational

Hawk golfers defeat Mason City by 21 strokes, finish 3-3 in Iowa Conference

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The Ankeny boys' golf team will take some momentum into Friday's Joe August Invitational at the American Legion Golf Course in Marshalltown. The Hawks posted a 153-174 victory over visiting Mason City in their final CIML Iowa Conference dual meet on Thursday at Otter Creek. They finished with a 3-3 record in the league. "We got one in the win column, … [Read more...] about Hawk golfers defeat Mason City by 21 strokes, finish 3-3 in Iowa Conference

Centennial golfers top Ankeny to remain unbeaten in CIML Iowa Conference

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The conditions were perfect on Tuesday for the annual Jag-Hawk boys' golf dual meet at Otter Creek. Visiting Ankeny Centennial took advantage of the conditions to defeat Ankeny, 145-156, in the CIML Iowa Conference matchup. The Jaguars avenged last year's seven-stroke loss to their rival. "The boys really came out with their best today," said … [Read more...] about Centennial golfers top Ankeny to remain unbeaten in CIML Iowa Conference

Jaguars place 3rd, Ankeny finishes 10th at Turk Bowman Invitational

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The Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial boys' golf teams have seen a lot of each other in the last two weeks. The two squads met for the third time on Monday in the Turk Bowman Invitational at Veenker Golf Course in Ames. Centennial placed third in the 16-team field with a 308 total, while Ankeny finished 10th with a 338. "Today showed our boys a lot about … [Read more...] about Jaguars place 3rd, Ankeny finishes 10th at Turk Bowman Invitational

Jaguars overcome windy conditions, earn runner-up finish at Ankeny Invite

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On a windy day at Otter Creek Golf Course, the Ankeny Centennial boys' golf team nearly captured the Ankeny Invitational title. Dowling Catholic shot a 296 to win the 11-team meet on Wednesday. Centennial was second with a 298. "The boys battled the wind for sure," said Centennial coach Rick Fee. "Today was good for us because we saw Southeast Polk … [Read more...] about Jaguars overcome windy conditions, earn runner-up finish at Ankeny Invite

Hawk golfers fall to Waukee Northwest, will host Ankeny Invite Wednesday

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The Ankeny boys' golf team dropped a 158-165 decision to Waukee Northwest in a CIML Iowa Conference dual meet on Tuesday at The Legacy Golf Club in Norwalk. The Hawks dropped to 2-2 in the conference. "We played OK on a tough golf course," said Ankeny coach Mike Weddingfeld. "We didn’t do a very good job of eliminating the bigger numbers--we had … [Read more...] about Hawk golfers fall to Waukee Northwest, will host Ankeny Invite Wednesday

Jaguars take 3rd at Fort Dodge Invite; Hensen leads Hawks to 5th-place finish

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The first matchup this season between the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial boys' golf teams turned out to be a close one. Both squads competed in the 20-team Fort Dodge Invitational on Tuesday at the Fort Dodge Country Club. Centennial placed third with a 315 total, while Ankeny finished fifth with a 317. "We had a decent day overall," said Centennial … [Read more...] about Jaguars take 3rd at Fort Dodge Invite; Hensen leads Hawks to 5th-place finish

‘The kids were less nervous’: Hawk golfers top Ames behind Hensen, Legg

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Playing on its home course proved to be just what the Ankeny boys' golf team needed. After opening the season on Tuesday with a loss at Marshalltown, the Hawks returned home and posted a 312-323 victory over visiting Ames on Thursday at Otter Creek Golf Course. They evened their record at 1-1 in the CIML Iowa Conference. "It was good to get one in the … [Read more...] about ‘The kids were less nervous’: Hawk golfers top Ames behind Hensen, Legg

Hawk golfers open season with loss to Marshalltown on Bobcats’ home course

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Ankeny boys' golf coach Mike Weddingfeld said last week that he was looking for day-to-day improvement from his inexperienced squad this season. The Hawks certainly have a lot of room for improvement. Ankeny opened its season on Tuesday with a 303-336 loss to Marshalltown in a CIML Iowa Conference dual meet at Elmwood Country Club. The Bobcats have won … [Read more...] about Hawk golfers open season with loss to Marshalltown on Bobcats’ home course

Hawk golfers looking to rebuild after one of best seasons in school history

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During the 2020 season, Ankeny boys' golf coach Mike Weddingfeld enjoyed the luxury of having five experienced seniors in his varsity lineup. That quintet--Hunter Johnson, Joey Newton, Ty Roghair, Dylan Taylor and Corbin Walker--led the Hawks to one of the best seasons in school history. Ankeny went undefeated in conference dual meets for the second … [Read more...] about Hawk golfers looking to rebuild after one of best seasons in school history

‘We all struggled on the greens a lot’: Hawk golfers finish 5th in Class 4A

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More than a few golfers walked off the course at the Des Moines Golf and Country Club on Saturday shaking their heads. Many of the participants in the boys' Class 4A state meet simply couldn't figure out the greens. "We all struggled on the greens a lot," said Ankeny senior Ty Roghair. "They were pretty fast and had a lot of slopes." Second-ranked … [Read more...] about ‘We all struggled on the greens a lot’: Hawk golfers finish 5th in Class 4A

Hawks, Jaguars look to make up ground during Saturday’s final round at state

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If the Ankeny boys' golf team hopes to contend for the Class 4A state title, the Hawks may need a few more shots like the one that ended Hunter Johnson's opening round on Friday. Johnson holed out from 75 yards on No. 18 for an eagle, allowing him to finish with a 4-over-par 76 at the Des Moines Golf and Country Club. He is tied for sixth place heading … [Read more...] about Hawks, Jaguars look to make up ground during Saturday’s final round at state

Ankeny, Centennial golfers advance to state in same year for first time ever

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The Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial boys' golf teams are both headed to the Class 4A state meet later this week. Both squads placed second in their respective district meets on Monday in similar fashion. The second-ranked Hawks and No. 6 Jaguars both tied for first place, but lost a tiebreaker for the district crown. This marks the first time that Ankeny … [Read more...] about Ankeny, Centennial golfers advance to state in same year for first time ever