Claire Beath is a member of the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team, while fellow senior Rachel Moore plays for crosstown rival Ankeny. Their 2020 season was wiped out due to the coronavirus. Beath posted an average score of 56.9 strokes as a junior. Moore finished the 2019 season with a 59.4 average. Here is some inside info on the duo: Even though … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Preps of the Week: Claire Beath and Rachel Moore, girls’ golf
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Moretti leads Jaguars to another state berth; Ankeny’s Webb also qualifies
When the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team defeated Ames in a dual meet on May 8, the Jaguars felt like they lost the battle against Veenker Golf Course. On Monday, Centennial returned to Veenker for a Class 4A regional meet and shot a 359 to capture the team title. The Jaguars advanced to the state meet for the fourth consecutive year under coach Andy … [Read more...] about Moretti leads Jaguars to another state berth; Ankeny’s Webb also qualifies
Jaguars place 2nd at Hawkette Invitational, while Ankeny finishes 4th
The Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team earned a runner-up finish in the Hawkette Invitational on Thursday at Otter Creek, despite playing without its top golfer. The Jaguars posted a team score of 356 in the 18-hole tournament. Their lineup did not include senior Tenley Moretti, the No. 1 golfer in Class 4A. "(We had) 3 PRs on the front 9 today," … [Read more...] about Jaguars place 2nd at Hawkette Invitational, while Ankeny finishes 4th
Ankeny’s McCormick shoots season-best score in varsity debut
Madi McCormick made an impressive varsity debut for the Ankeny girls' golf team on Wednesday. McCormick shot a 53 in the Hawkettes' 164-206 dual-meet loss to third-ranked Waukee at Sugar Creek Golf Course. "This was Madi's first varsity meet because we had some of the girls that were unavailable due to other commitments," said Ankeny coach Seth … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s McCormick shoots season-best score in varsity debut
Moretti defeats 3-time state champ, leads Jaguars to 3rd-place finish at Lake Panorama
Sarah Nacos of Washington was one of only a few golfers to defeat Ankeny Centennial's Tenley Moretti last season. Moretti waited a full year for a chance to avenge that loss, and she finally got her opportunity on Monday. It came on the same course where Nacos defeated Moretti by two strokes at last year's Waukee Invitational. This time, Moretti carded … [Read more...] about Moretti defeats 3-time state champ, leads Jaguars to 3rd-place finish at Lake Panorama
Seniors help Centennial golfers to dual-meet win over Ankeny
A victory over crosstown rival Ankeny was a good way for Ankeny Centennial's senior golfers to close out their home schedule. The Jaguars posted a 180-209 triumph on Tuesday at Briarwood Golf Course to remain unbeaten in the CIML Central Conference. They are now 3-0 in league dual meets, while Ankeny dropped to 0-4. Centennial has won all five meetings … [Read more...] about Seniors help Centennial golfers to dual-meet win over Ankeny
Hawkettes improve their score by 26 strokes, but fall to Valley
Playing for the first time in nine days, the Ankeny girls' golf team lost to Valley in a CIML Central Conference dual meet on Thursday at Otter Creek. The Tigers posted a 176-202 victory behind Paige Hoffman, who carded a 39 to earn medalist honors. Teammate Jenna Krogulski was the runner-up with a 40. Ankeny dropped to 0-3 in the conference. The … [Read more...] about Hawkettes improve their score by 26 strokes, but fall to Valley
Ankeny golfers fall to Ames on home course
The Ankeny girls' golf team struggled on its home course Tuesday and dropped a 213-228 decision to Ames in a CIML Central Conference dual meet at Otter Creek. The meet was played even though there was some snow on the golf course. The Hawkettes, who fell to 0-2 in the conference, have not been able to practice for several days due to bad weather. "This … [Read more...] about Ankeny golfers fall to Ames on home course
Newcomers shine in Ankeny golfers’ season-opening loss
Two newcomers on the Ankeny girls' golf team made impressive debuts on Tuesday in the Hawkettes' season opener. Jaci Webb carded a 43 to earn runner-up honors in a CIML Central Conference dual meet against Southeast Polk at Copper Creek. Fellow freshman Kelsey Hensen posted a 50 in her inaugural appearance. "Those two stepped up big time," said … [Read more...] about Newcomers shine in Ankeny golfers’ season-opening loss