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‘I had to laugh it off’: Johnson overcomes bogey, shoots 34 in Hawks’ victory

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Hunter Johnson didn't let one bad putt ruin his round on Wednesday at Otter Creek Golf Course. The senior missed a short putt for par on his first hole of the day, but then rebounded to earn medalist honors with a 1-under-par 34 as the Ankeny boys' golf team defeated Fort Dodge, 147-176, in a CIML Iowa Conference dual meet. "I had to laugh it off," … [Read more...] about ‘I had to laugh it off’: Johnson overcomes bogey, shoots 34 in Hawks’ victory

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Karson Wehde, Ankeny boys’ golf

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Karson Wehde shot an 84 to help the Ankeny boys' golf team to a 301-308 victory over Ankeny Centennial on Friday at Briarwood Golf Course. The Hawks will take a 3-0 record in the CIML Iowa Conference into Wednesday's dual meet against Fort Dodge at Otter Creek Golf Course. "I am still looking for that person to fill our sixth spot on varsity, … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Karson Wehde, Ankeny boys’ golf

Johnson earns medalist honors, leads Hawk golfers to win over Centennial

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The Ankeny boys' golf team proved again on Friday that it has a chance to become one of the state's best squads. The future looks bright, too, for crosstown rival Ankeny Centennial. Both teams came away from an 18-hole dual meet at Briarwood Golf Course feeling pretty good about their prospects for the rest of the season. "I'm really excited for the … [Read more...] about Johnson earns medalist honors, leads Hawk golfers to win over Centennial

Practice rounds help Hawk golfers roll to 82-stroke victory over Mason City

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A practice round for the ages helped Ankeny golfer Dylan Taylor prepare for Monday's dual meet at Mason City. His teammates benefited as well. Taylor tied a course record on Friday by shooting an 11-under-par 61 at Highland Park Golf Course, where Monday's meet was held. "I definitely had all the confidence in the world to go out there and try to … [Read more...] about Practice rounds help Hawk golfers roll to 82-stroke victory over Mason City

Ankeny Fanatic announces its all-time Ankeny boys’ golf team

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When Jon Olson was hired to become the first Ankeny Centennial boys' golf coach in 2013, he stepped into a good situation. Most of the top players from Ankeny's 2012 team that qualified for the state meet moved across town to Centennial when the new school opened the following year. "The talent was there," Olson said. "From a coaching perspective, it … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic announces its all-time Ankeny boys’ golf team

Walker shoots 74, leads Hawks to victory over Ames in their season opener

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Even at less than full strength, the Ankeny boys' golf team had no trouble defeating Ames in its season opener on Thursday. The Hawks posted a 315-338 victory in an 18-hole dual meet at Veenker Golf Course in Ames, one of the more difficult courses in the state. "I was very happy with the win," said Ankeny coach Mike Weddingfeld. "It's always good to … [Read more...] about Walker shoots 74, leads Hawks to victory over Ames in their season opener

‘We have something to prove’: Ankeny golfers seek first trip to state since 2012

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The Ankeny boys' golf team has some unfinished business. The Hawks enjoyed a tremendous season in 2019 before struggling in their final two meets. After being ranked among the state's top five teams for most of the year, they placed fourth in the CIML Central Conference meet and then tied for fourth in a Class 4A district meet at Sioux City, where they … [Read more...] about ‘We have something to prove’: Ankeny golfers seek first trip to state since 2012

Future looks bright for Centennial, Ankeny golfers after strong finish at state

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The boys' golf season came to an end on Saturday at the Tournament Club of Iowa in Polk City, but for both the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial squads, it was also time to look ahead. The Jaguars, who placed ninth in the Class 4A state meet with a two-day total of 668, will return a pair of state qualifiers next year. Junior Johnny Saddoris and sophomore Jack … [Read more...] about Future looks bright for Centennial, Ankeny golfers after strong finish at state

Centennial golfers advance to state meet; Ankeny’s Walker also qualifies

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All season long, boys' golf coaches Rick Fee of Ankeny Centennial and Mike Weddingfeld of Ankeny have been saying that every stroke counts. That was never more evident than it was Tuesday at the Whispering Creek Golf Club in Sioux City. Centennial shot a 347 in windy conditions to place third in a Class 4A district meet, allowing the Jaguars to qualify … [Read more...] about Centennial golfers advance to state meet; Ankeny’s Walker also qualifies

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Ian Ferree, Ankeny boys’ golf

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Junior Ian Ferree is a member of the fourth-ranked Ankeny boys' golf team. Ferree shot a 44 on Sept. 16 to help Ankeny to a 167-173 victory over Ankeny Centennial at Briarwood Golf Club. The Hawks went on to capture the CIML Central Conference dual-meet title with a 5-0 record. "Ian really helped us with our dual win over Centennial," said Ankeny … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Ian Ferree, Ankeny boys’ golf

Winkel wins playoff to earn medalist honors at Central Conference meet

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Ankeny Centennial golfer Jack Winkel has struggled at times over the last couple of weeks. On Thursday, the sophomore found his game at Veenker Golf Course in Ames. Winkel shot a 74 and then won a two-hole playoff against Jake Calhoun of Dowling Catholic to earn medalist honors in the CIML Central Conference meet. He led the Jaguars to a third-place … [Read more...] about Winkel wins playoff to earn medalist honors at Central Conference meet

Hawk golfers win Roughrider Invitational for their 3rd title in 8 days

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The last week of September has been a good one for the Ankeny boys' golf team. The third-ranked Hawks shot a 302 to win the Roughrider Invitational on Monday at Waveland Golf Course. No. 9 Ottumwa placed second in the six-team field with a 306. Ankeny has captured three invitational titles this season--all in the last eight days. The Hawks won the … [Read more...] about Hawk golfers win Roughrider Invitational for their 3rd title in 8 days

Hawks win S.E. Polk Invite while claiming Central Conference dual-meet crown

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For the second time in three days, the Ankeny boys' golf team captured an invitational title on Wednesday while also claiming the CIML Central Conference dual-meet crown. The fifth-ranked Hawks shot a 300 to win the Southeast Polk Invitational at Copper Creek. They finished four strokes ahead of three other ranked teams--No. 7 Marshalltown, No. 8 Dowling … [Read more...] about Hawks win S.E. Polk Invite while claiming Central Conference dual-meet crown

Hawk golfers top Johnston, improve record to 4-0 in Central Conference

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Despite some windy conditions, the Ankeny boys' golf team rolled to another dual-meet victory on Tuesday at Otter Creek Golf Course. The fifth-ranked Hawks defeated visiting Johnston, 153-167, to improve their record to 4-0 in the CIML Central Conference. "I thought we played really well in the windy conditions," said Ankeny coach Mike Weddingfeld. "It … [Read more...] about Hawk golfers top Johnston, improve record to 4-0 in Central Conference

Jaguars win tiebreaker against Ankeny, place 8th at Turk Bowman Invite

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For the second time this season, the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial boys' golf teams posted identical scores in an 18-hole tournament. The Hawks and Jaguars each shot a 336 in the Turk Bowman Invitational on Tuesday at Veenker Golf Course in Ames. Centennial placed eighth in the 15-team field based on a better sixth score, while Ankeny finished … [Read more...] about Jaguars win tiebreaker against Ankeny, place 8th at Turk Bowman Invite

Even without their best player, Hawk golfers top ‘distracted’ Centennial

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The Ankeny boys' golf team was missing its top player on Monday. Crosstown rival Ankeny Centennial was missing its head coach, and perhaps its focus as well. The Hawks overcame the absence of Hunter Johnson to post a 167-173 victory over Centennial at Briarwood Golf Club. It was Ankeny's second dual-meet win ever against the Jaguars. "It definitely … [Read more...] about Even without their best player, Hawk golfers top ‘distracted’ Centennial

Close finish at Otter: Hawks place 2nd at Ankeny Invite, Jaguars take 3rd

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Only a handful of strokes separated the top six teams at the Ankeny Invitational on Wednesday at Otter Creek Golf Course. Both the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial boys' squads contended for the team crown before finishing just behind ninth-ranked Marshalltown, which captured the title with a 298. The No. 2 Hawks took second in the 10-team field with a 299, … [Read more...] about Close finish at Otter: Hawks place 2nd at Ankeny Invite, Jaguars take 3rd

Ankeny, Centennial golfers tie for 3rd place at Fort Dodge Invitational

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Eighteen holes weren't enough to separate the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial boys' golf teams on Tuesday at the Fort Dodge Invitational. The Hawks and Jaguars finished in a third-place tie in the 17-team field. Both squads posted a score of 317, finishing at 33-over-par. "I was very happy with the boys' third-place finish," said Centennial coach Rick … [Read more...] about Ankeny, Centennial golfers tie for 3rd place at Fort Dodge Invitational

Taylor shoots 35, leads Hawk golfers to victory over Dowling Catholic

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Ankeny golfer Dylan Taylor badly missed a short putt for par on the No. 9 hole during Thursday's dual meet against Dowling Catholic at Otter Creek. It might have been his only bad shot of the day. Taylor made a pair of birdies and carded a 1-under-par 35 to earn medalist honors while leading the Hawks to a 148-155 victory on their home course. They … [Read more...] about Taylor shoots 35, leads Hawk golfers to victory over Dowling Catholic