The season ended on Wednesday for the Ankeny girls' golf team. A long trip to Waterloo for a Class 4A regional meet also marked the end of Seth Hagarty's coaching tenure at the school. Hagarty, who has also served as an assistant coach for the girls' basketball program, is moving back to Jesup this summer to be closer to both his and his wife's … [Read more...] about Hawkette golfers place 5th in regional meet as Hagarty’s tenure at Ankeny ends
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Ankeny golfers fall to S.E. Polk, will head to Waterloo next for regional meet
The Ankeny girls' golf team closed out its dual-meet season on Monday with a 156-199 loss to third-ranked Southeast Polk at Otter Creek. The Hawkettes finished with a 0-8 record in the CIML Conference. "First, hats off to all of the Southeast Polk players and their coaches," said Ankeny coach Seth Hagarty. "They truly are a state championship caliber … [Read more...] about Ankeny golfers fall to S.E. Polk, will head to Waterloo next for regional meet
Centennial golfers place 6th at CIML meet, while Hawkettes finish 8th
The Ankeny Centennial girls' golf squad took sixth in the CIML Conference meet on Wednesday at Jester Park, while Ankeny finished eighth in the nine-team field. Third-ranked Southeast Polk shot a 326 to win the team title. No. 6 Waukee Northwest was second with a 331, followed by No. 8 Valley with a 337. Centennial and Dowling Catholic each finished … [Read more...] about Centennial golfers place 6th at CIML meet, while Hawkettes finish 8th
Centennial golfers place 6th at Waukee Invitational; Hawkettes finish 10th
Monday's Waukee Invitational at River Valley Golf Course in Adel provided one last opportunity for the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial girls' golf teams to tune up for the postseason. The Jaguars placed sixth in the 12-team field. They posted a score of 371. "We played a course today that no one had played before," said Centennial coach John Petersen. … [Read more...] about Centennial golfers place 6th at Waukee Invitational; Hawkettes finish 10th
Hawkette golfers shoot season-best score, place 8th at S.E. Polk Invite
The Ankeny girls' golf squad placed eighth among 11 teams in the Southeast Polk Invitational on Thursday at Copper Creek. The Hawkettes posted a score of 391, their best 18-hole round of the season. "It was another gorgeous day to play, and our girls played the best golf they have collectively all year," said Ankeny coach Seth Hagarty. "Even though we … [Read more...] about Hawkette golfers shoot season-best score, place 8th at S.E. Polk Invite
Ankeny’s Block shoots career-best 48 in triangular meet at Willow Creek
Ankeny girls' golf coach Seth Hagarty tried to look on the bright side Wednesday. Even though his team lost to eighth-ranked Valley and Dowling Catholic in a CIML Conference triangular meet at Willow Creek, the Hawkettes got a career-best 48 from junior Gracie Block, who parred a pair of holes on the back nine. "I'm so proud of Gracie!" said Hagarty, … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Block shoots career-best 48 in triangular meet at Willow Creek
Hawkettes play their best golf of the season in triangular meet at Sugar Creek
Two days after playing one of the state's toughest courses, the Ankeny girls' golf team played a more forgiving course on Wednesday. The Hawkettes shot a 183 in a CIML Conference triangular meet at Sugar Creek after finishing with a 447 for 18 holes on Monday at Veenker Golf Course. "What a beautiful afternoon for some golf!" said Ankeny coach Seth … [Read more...] about Hawkettes play their best golf of the season in triangular meet at Sugar Creek
‘Today was just a tough day’: Ankeny golfers finish 11th at Turk Bowman Invite
The Ankeny girls' golf team got a chance to play one of the state's toughest courses on Monday. The Hawkettes placed 11th among 15 teams in the Turk Bowman Invitational at Veenker Golf Course in Ames. They shot a 447. "Today was just a tough day on the golf course and unfortunately, sometimes it just goes that way," said Ankeny coach Seth Hagarty. "We … [Read more...] about ‘Today was just a tough day’: Ankeny golfers finish 11th at Turk Bowman Invite
Jaguars place 5th in rainy conditions at Dickey Invite; Ankeny finishes 10th
The conditions weren't ideal for the Toni Dickey Invitational on Thursday at Otter Creek. The start of the girls' golf tournament was delayed due to heavy rain in the morning. Then, once play began, the 12 teams in the field had to deal with intermittent rain and gusty winds. "Mother Nature showed us all that she's still in charge!" said Ankeny coach … [Read more...] about Jaguars place 5th in rainy conditions at Dickey Invite; Ankeny finishes 10th
Drefke shoots 35, leads Jaguars past Ankeny, Urbandale in triangular meet
Payton Drefke and the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team felt right at home on Wednesday at Otter Creek--the home course for crosstown rival Ankeny. Drefke carded a 1-under-par 35 on the front nine to earn medalist honors while leading the Jaguars to victories over Ankeny and Urbandale in a CIML Conference triangular meet. She finished eight strokes ahead … [Read more...] about Drefke shoots 35, leads Jaguars past Ankeny, Urbandale in triangular meet
Smith, Ross lead the way as Ankeny golfers place 9th at Lamson Invite
Ankeny girls' golf coach Seth Hagarty gave his team a brief pep talk before the start of Monday's Lamson Invitational at Willow Creek Golf Course. "Improvement!" he said. "That was my message to the girls this morning. We are looking for improvement each day and that doesn't always mean lower scores, but today it did!" The Hawkettes placed ninth in the … [Read more...] about Smith, Ross lead the way as Ankeny golfers place 9th at Lamson Invite
Hawkettes shoot 211 in windy conditions, fall to Johnston golfers at Jester Park
The Ankeny girls' golf team dropped a 191-211 decision to host Johnston in its CIML Conference opener on Wednesday at Jester Park. Ella Heyer and Cadence Sires each shot an 8-over-par 44 on the front nine to lead the Dragons. Heyer was the medalist on a cardoff. "It was another beautiful day for golf," said Ankeny coach Seth Hagarty. "The wind did make … [Read more...] about Hawkettes shoot 211 in windy conditions, fall to Johnston golfers at Jester Park
Jaguars place 2nd at Centennial Invite; Hawkettes finish 7th on ‘gorgeous day’
The 54 girls' golfers who competed in the Ankeny Centennial Invitational on Monday could not have asked for better conditions. "What an absolutely gorgeous day to play golf!" said Ankeny coach Seth Hagarty. "Every golfer out there today had a smile on their face and was genuinely enjoying the opportunity to play some golf!" Centennial placed second in … [Read more...] about Jaguars place 2nd at Centennial Invite; Hawkettes finish 7th on ‘gorgeous day’
‘Be a goldfish’: Ankeny golfers look to have fun, improve a little bit each day
Last spring, the Ankeny girls' golf team missed an opportunity to qualify for a state meet that would be held on its home course. Now, the Hawkettes are hoping that history doesn't repeat itself. The Class 4A state meet was held at Otter Creek in 2022, but Ankeny failed to qualify after placing fifth in a regional meet at Willow Creek. The Hawkettes … [Read more...] about ‘Be a goldfish’: Ankeny golfers look to have fun, improve a little bit each day
Jaguars win Veenker regional, advance to state; Hawkettes finish 5th at Willow
Kaitlyn Ault was in eighth grade the last time the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team qualified for the state meet in 2018. Her sister, Nikki, helped the Jaguars to a sixth-place finish in Class 4A. Now, Kaitlyn will get a chance to play in the state meet, too. Ault carded a 92 on Wednesday to place sixth in a Class 4A regional at Veenker Golf … [Read more...] about Jaguars win Veenker regional, advance to state; Hawkettes finish 5th at Willow
Short-handed Hawkettes shoot 394, take 5th in S.E. Polk Invite at Copper Creek
Despite using only four players, the Ankeny girls' golf team placed fifth in the Southeast Polk Invitational on Monday at Copper Creek. The Hawkettes posted a score of 394. It was their first sub-400 round since April 29 at Willow Creek, where Ankeny will return on Wednesday for a Class 4A regional meet. "I was very excited for the girls," said Ankeny … [Read more...] about Short-handed Hawkettes shoot 394, take 5th in S.E. Polk Invite at Copper Creek
Hawkette golfers cap off busy week with 5th-place finish at Bowman Invitational
The Ankeny girls' golf team needs some time to regroup. Playing for the third time in four days, the Hawkettes placed fifth among 10 teams in the Turk Bowman Invitational on Thursday at Veenker Golf Course in Ames. "It was another hot day to play some golf, but the girls have certainly adjusted to the heat and played well!" said Ankeny coach Seth … [Read more...] about Hawkette golfers cap off busy week with 5th-place finish at Bowman Invitational
Drefke, Jaguars place 2nd at CIML Iowa Conference meet; Hawkettes finish 5th
The Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team has been trying to shoot under 370 all season. The Jaguars finally accomplished their goal on Tuesday. Centennial posted a score of 366 and placed second among seven teams in the CIML Iowa Conference meet at The Legacy Golf Club in Norwalk. "We were really excited with the meet," said Centennial coach John … [Read more...] about Drefke, Jaguars place 2nd at CIML Iowa Conference meet; Hawkettes finish 5th
Jaguars place 4th, Hawkettes finish 9th on hot, windy day at Beaver Creek
Monday's Waukee Invitational at Beaver Creek Golf Course was played under some adverse conditions. The field of 58 girls' golfers had to deal with temperatures that soared into the 90s, as well as high humidity, gusty winds and a wet course that was soaked by rain over the weekend. "It was our first hot day to play golf!" said Ankeny Centennial coach … [Read more...] about Jaguars place 4th, Hawkettes finish 9th on hot, windy day at Beaver Creek
Jaguars get look at Veenker Golf Course before regional meet on May 18
The Ames Quadrangular on Tuesday gave the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team a chance to play Veenker Golf Course before a Class 4A regional meet on May 18. The Jaguars, who found out on Tuesday that they had been assigned to the Veenker regional, placed second among the four teams with a 194. Ankeny, which has been assigned to the Willow Creek regional, … [Read more...] about Jaguars get look at Veenker Golf Course before regional meet on May 18