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Rydin shoots 70, leads Centennial golfers to runner-up finish at Ankeny Invite

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' golf team won't have to wait long to get another shot at knocking off Dowling Catholic. The two squads met for the fourth time this season on Monday during the Ankeny Invitational at Otter Creek, where the fourth-ranked Maroons shot a 292 to capture the team title. No. 8 Centennial placed second in the 11-team field with a … [Read more...] about Rydin shoots 70, leads Centennial golfers to runner-up finish at Ankeny Invite

After falling to Johnston, Hawks will host Ankeny Invite on Monday

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The Ankeny boys' golf team made only one birdie on Friday during a dual meet against Johnston at Jester Park. It resulted in a 157-168 loss to the Dragons. "We just aren’t playing our best golf right now, and I am not sure why," said Ankeny coach Mike Weddingfeld, whose team finished with a 1-4 record in the CIML Central Conference. "We are in the peak … [Read more...] about After falling to Johnston, Hawks will host Ankeny Invite on Monday

Jaguars place 4th at S.E. Polk Invite, while Hawks finish 8th

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Wednesday's Southeast Polk Invitational boys' golf meet showed that both Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial have some more work to do to reach their ultimate goals. The Jaguars placed fourth in the 10-team field with a score of 311. Valley won the meet at Copper Creek Golf Course with a 304, followed by Marshalltown with a 305 and Dowling Catholic with a … [Read more...] about Jaguars place 4th at S.E. Polk Invite, while Hawks finish 8th

Jaguars edge Ankeny golfers by 2 strokes, avenge last year’s loss

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For the second year in a row, the Ankeny Centennial boys' golf team shot a 153 during a dual meet against crosstown rival Ankeny at Otter Creek Golf Course. Last year, the Jaguars suffered a one-stroke loss. On Thursday, Centennial's score was good enough to produce a two-shot victory as the Hawks finished with a 155 total on their home course. "I'm … [Read more...] about Jaguars edge Ankeny golfers by 2 strokes, avenge last year’s loss

Hawks finish 3rd behind Mason City, Marshalltown at Fort Dodge Invite

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For the first time this season, the Ankeny boys' golf team placed among the top three squads at an invitational meet on Tuesday. The Hawks finished third among seven teams in the Fort Dodge Invitational at the Fort Dodge Country Club. The meet was originally scheduled for Aug. 28, but was postponed due to bad weather. "I'm very happy with a third-place … [Read more...] about Hawks finish 3rd behind Mason City, Marshalltown at Fort Dodge Invite

Jaguars take 6th, Ankeny finishes 9th at Bowman Invite

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The Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial boys' golf teams played against each other on Monday for the first time this season. It won't be the last time. The seventh-ranked Jaguars placed sixth among 15 teams in the Turk Bowman Invitational at Veenker Golf Course in Ames. They shot a 326 along with Mason City, but won a tiebreaker for sixth place. "The boys … [Read more...] about Jaguars take 6th, Ankeny finishes 9th at Bowman Invite

Hawk golfers top Urbandale; Wednesday’s Ankeny Invite cancelled

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It stopped raining long enough on Tuesday for the Ankeny boys' golf team to play its first meet in two weeks. The Hawks defeated visiting Urbandale, 156-178, in a CIML Central Conference dual meet at Otter Creek. They improved their record to 1-2 in the league. "We were glad to get the meet in before the rain, and it was nice to get one in the win … [Read more...] about Hawk golfers top Urbandale; Wednesday’s Ankeny Invite cancelled

Hawk golfers search for consistency after loss to Dowling Catholic

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The challenge for some members of the Ankeny boys' golf team is to play a solid 18-hole round and not just nine holes. That was very evident during Tuesday's CIML Central Conference dual meet against visiting Dowling Catholic, which posted a 308-315 victory over the Hawks at Otter Creek Golf Course. "I thought we played Ok," said Ankeny coach Mike … [Read more...] about Hawk golfers search for consistency after loss to Dowling Catholic

Hawks open season with 4th-place finish on challenging Waveland course

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A pair of sophomores made impressive debuts for the Ankeny boys' golf team on Thursday. Dylan Taylor carded a 79 and Joey Newton added an 83 to help the Hawks to a fourth-place finish in the Des Moines Roosevelt Invitational at Waveland Golf Course. Taylor placed ninth as an individual. "I thought we played well, especially Joey and Dylan," said Ankeny … [Read more...] about Hawks open season with 4th-place finish on challenging Waveland course