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‘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

Walker earns runner-up honors, leads Hawk golfers to victory over Ames

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It's only one meet, but it was a great start for the Ankeny boys' golf team. The Hawks opened their season on Monday with a 296-300 victory over visiting Ames in a CIML Central Conference dual meet at Otter Creek. The Little Cyclones are coming off a fifth-place finish in last year's Class 4A state meet. "I was very happy with how we played today," … [Read more...] about Walker earns runner-up honors, leads Hawk golfers to victory over Ames

Hawk golfers return state qualifier Johnson, 5 other top players

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Ankeny boys' golf coach Mike Weddingfeld doesn't like having to rely on the same four players to post solid scores at every meet because it doesn't leave any margin for error. With six of his top seven players returning from last year, Weddingfeld likely won't have to. Senior Luke Parkinson is back along with juniors Hunter Johnson, Joey Newton, Ty … [Read more...] about Hawk golfers return state qualifier Johnson, 5 other top players

Course flooding cancels final round of boys’ state golf meet

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Hunter Johnson got some bad news when he woke up on Saturday morning. "Unfortunately day 2 of state golf has been cancelled due to course flooding," Ankeny coach Mike Weddingfeld tweeted. "Great 1 day experience for Hunter and proud to coach him and the rest of the team this season." Johnson, a sophomore, carded a 5-over-par 76 in Friday's opening … [Read more...] about Course flooding cancels final round of boys’ state golf meet

Johnson overcomes rough start, shoots 76 at state meet

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Ankeny's Hunter Johnson rebounded from a rough start to shoot a 5-over-par 76 in the opening round of the boys' Class 4A state golf meet on Friday at Brown Deer Golf Club in Coralville. Johnson, a sophomore, is tied for 27th place in a field of 82 players heading into Saturday's final round, which is slated to begin at 9 a.m. "Hunter played a great … [Read more...] about Johnson overcomes rough start, shoots 76 at state meet

Ankeny’s Johnson shoots 72, qualifies for state as individual

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Ankeny sophomore Hunter Johnson wasn't ready to put his golf clubs away just yet. Johnson carded a 72 in a Class 4A district meet on Tuesday at Waveland Golf Course to qualify for the state meet as an individual. The 36-hole state meet will be held on Friday and Saturday at Brown Deer Golf Club in Coralville. "It feels really good," said Johnson. "I'm … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Johnson shoots 72, qualifies for state as individual

Jaguars take 2nd, Ankeny’s Johnson places 3rd at CIML meet

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When the CIML Central Conference meet was moved from The Legacy to Blank Golf Course on Wednesday, the six teams in the league had to make some quick adjustments. Ankeny Centennial did just fine, and so did Ankeny's Hunter Johnson. The eighth-ranked Jaguars shot a 311 to earn a second-place finish. No. 4 Dowling Catholic also finished with a 311 total, … [Read more...] about Jaguars take 2nd, Ankeny’s Johnson places 3rd at CIML meet