As the weather improved on Thursday, so did the scores for many of the girls' golf teams competing in the Toni Dickey Invitational at Otter Creek. Ankeny placed fourth under the sunny skies. The Hawkettes posted a 373 total on their home course. "I was very proud of all of the girls today!" said Ankeny coach Seth Hagarty. "They all improved in … [Read more...] about Ankeny golfers place 4th at Dickey Invite; Jaguars earn 8th-place finish
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Ankeny golfers top Jaguars, will host Toni Dickey Invite on Thursday at Otter Creek
The cold and windy weather on Wednesday was more conducive for football than golf. But that didn't stop the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial girls' golf teams from showing some progress in their dual meet at Briarwood Golf Club. The visiting Hawkettes posted a 187-211 victory to defeat Centennial for the second straight time. They also won the 2019 matchup … [Read more...] about Ankeny golfers top Jaguars, will host Toni Dickey Invite on Thursday at Otter Creek
Hawkettes struggle in cold, windy conditions, drop dual to Marshalltown
The Ankeny girls' golf team didn't have much time to celebrate its runner-up finish in the Ankeny Centennial Invitational on Monday. The Hawkettes were back on the golf course Tuesday afternoon, and they dropped a 187-204 decision to visiting Marshalltown in their CIML Iowa Conference opener at Otter Creek. "It was pretty tough out there today and … [Read more...] about Hawkettes struggle in cold, windy conditions, drop dual to Marshalltown
Medalist Webb leads Hawkettes to runner-up finish at Centennial Invite
The last time Jaci Webb played in an official high school golf meet was more than 22 months ago, when she placed 12th in the Class 4A state meet. Her game is still in pretty good shape. The senior carded an 83 on Monday to earn medalist honors in the season-opening Ankeny Centennial Invitational at Briarwood Golf Course. The William Jewell recruit led … [Read more...] about Medalist Webb leads Hawkettes to runner-up finish at Centennial Invite
With Webb leading the way, Hawkette golfers looking to qualify for state
There's no doubt that the Ankeny girls' golf program is trending in the right direction. Before the 2020 season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Hawkettes posted a 3-2 dual record in 2019. It was their first winning campaign since the split into two high schools in 2013. Ankeny coach Seth Hagarty is confident that his team can pick up … [Read more...] about With Webb leading the way, Hawkette golfers looking to qualify for state
Sease earns top-10 finish, while Webb settles for 12th place
Ankeny Centennial's Lauren Sease and Ankeny's Jaci Webb were both hoping to earn top-10 finishes in the girls' Class 4A state meet at Coldwater Links Golf Course. The duo nearly accomplished their goal. Sease carded a 13-over-par 84 in Wednesday's final round and finished with a two-day total of 161, allowing her to place 10th in a field of 68 golfers. … [Read more...] about Sease earns top-10 finish, while Webb settles for 12th place
Sease shoots 77, Webb fires 82 on soggy state-meet course
There was plenty of standing water on the Coldwater Links Golf Course for Tuesday's opening round of the girls' Class 4A state meet. The soggy conditions didn't bother Ankeny Centennial's Lauren Sease nor Ankeny's Jaci Webb. Both golfers played well as part of the same foursome. Sease carded a 6-over-par 77, while Webb shot an 11-over 82. "I felt … [Read more...] about Sease shoots 77, Webb fires 82 on soggy state-meet course
Centennial’s Sease, Ankeny’s Webb advance to state golf tournament
Ankeny Centennial's Lauren Sease is headed back to the girls' state golf tournament for the third straight year. Ankeny's Jaci Webb will be making her second consecutive trip. Both players qualified as individuals with strong performances on Monday at Class 4A regional meets. Webb shot a 7-over-par 78 to tie for medalist honors at the American … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Sease, Ankeny’s Webb advance to state golf tournament
Sease earns runner-up honors, Webb places 4th at conference meet
Ankeny Centennial's Lauren Sease and Ankeny's Jaci Webb were both in contention for medalist honors in the CIML Central Conference girls' golf meet on Wednesday at Jester Park. A few bad holes, however, proved to be costly for both golfers. Sease settled for runner-up honors after shooting an 85. She finished one stroke behind the medalist, Abi Sachs … [Read more...] about Sease earns runner-up honors, Webb places 4th at conference meet
‘Something I will always remember’: Webb records ace at Copper Creek
Ankeny girls' golf coach Seth Hagarty will never forget Thursday's Southeast Polk Invitational. Neither will his team's best player. Sophomore Jaci Webb recorded her first hole-in-one while shooting a career-best score of 79 at Copper Creek Golf Course, leading the Hawkettes to a tie for sixth place in the 11-team field. She took fourth as an … [Read more...] about ‘Something I will always remember’: Webb records ace at Copper Creek
Ames golfers top Hawkettes, clinch share of conference title
At least a share of the CIML Central Conference dual meet title was at stake on Tuesday as the Ames girls' golf team hosted Ankeny at Veenker Golf Course. The Little Cyclones capitalized on the home-course advantage to post a 188-206 victory, improving their league record to 4-0 with just one dual meet remaining. Ankeny dropped to 3-1 in the … [Read more...] about Ames golfers top Hawkettes, clinch share of conference title
‘He was definitely on my mind today’: Webb shoots 83 for ailing father
Ankeny's Jaci Webb didn't play her best round of golf on Monday. But under the circumstances, it might have been. Webb shot an 83 in the Waukee Invitational at the Des Moines Golf and Country Club. She found out on Saturday that her dad, Jeff, has been diagnosed with a Stage 2/Grade 2 Glioma brain tumor. "He was definitely on my mind today," Webb … [Read more...] about ‘He was definitely on my mind today’: Webb shoots 83 for ailing father
Ankeny golfers earn long-awaited first dual-meet victory over Jaguars
Jaci Webb didn't know that the Ankeny girls' golf team had never defeated crosstown rival Ankeny Centennial. "That makes the win feel that much better!" Webb said on Wednesday after the Hawkettes posted a 191-201 victory over Centennial in a CIML Central Conference dual meet at Briarwood Golf Club. Ankeny earned the win on a postcard-worthy afternoon … [Read more...] about Ankeny golfers earn long-awaited first dual-meet victory over Jaguars
Webb, Sease earn top-10 finishes at Toni Dickey Hawkette Invitational
Thursday wasn't a great day for golf. But it was the perfect time to honor former Ankeny girls' golf coach Toni Dickey. Ankeny's annual home tournament was renamed the Toni Dickey Hawkette Invitational in honor of Dickey, who was also inducted into the Dick Rasmussen Coaches Hall of Fame before the meet in the Otter Creek clubhouse. "What an honor to … [Read more...] about Webb, Sease earn top-10 finishes at Toni Dickey Hawkette Invitational
Hawkettes beat Johnston after losing to Dragons by 16 shots on Monday
There's no secret to the Ankeny girls' golf team's success. The Hawkettes are simply working hard. "The entire team--varsity to JV--have been working very hard at all aspects of their game, and it's starting to pay off," said Ankeny coach Seth Hagarty. "We will keep working and keep grinding and hopefully these results will continue to … [Read more...] about Hawkettes beat Johnston after losing to Dragons by 16 shots on Monday
Centennial golfers overcome brutal conditions to win their own tournament
The weather conditions on Wednesday were better suited for football than golf. But the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial girls' golf teams had no choice but to play. They joined Indianola, Nevada and Ottumwa in battling the cold temperatures and gusty winds to compete in the Centennial Invitational at Briarwood Golf Club. "The conditions obviously weren't … [Read more...] about Centennial golfers overcome brutal conditions to win their own tournament
Webb places 3rd, Hawkettes finish 4th at Urbandale Invitational
The Ankeny girls' golf team earned a fourth-place finish in the Urbandale Invitational on Monday at the Urbandale Golf and Country Club. Johnston shot a 198 to capture the team title, finishing four strokes ahead of Ames. Newton placed third in the five-team field with a 214, followed by Ankeny (217) and Urbandale (226). "Overall, I was happy with the … [Read more...] about Webb places 3rd, Hawkettes finish 4th at Urbandale Invitational
Ankeny golfers top Maroons for first conference win under Hagarty
Wednesday was a memorable day for the Ankeny girls' golf team. The Hawkettes opened their season with a 215-228 victory over Dowling Catholic in a CIML Central Conference dual meet at Blank Golf Course. "This was our first conference win since I have been the head coach," said Seth Hagarty, who took over the program last year. "I am so excited for the … [Read more...] about Ankeny golfers top Maroons for first conference win under Hagarty
Hawkettes look to improve with return of all 6 varsity regulars
If experience helps, then the Ankeny girls' golf team should improve significantly this season. All six of the varsity regulars are back from a team that posted a 0-5 dual-meet record last year. "We did not graduate anyone," said Ankeny coach Seth Hagarty. "We have set a few goals as a whole team for the season, but more specifically the girls have … [Read more...] about Hawkettes look to improve with return of all 6 varsity regulars
Hawkettes look to rebound from Monday’s loss at Mason City
The Ankeny girls' basketball team won't have time to dwell on its first loss of the season. The Hawkettes, who dropped a 72-58 decision at Mason City on Monday, will be back on the court less than 24 hours later. They will host Des Moines North on Tuesday at 6:15 p.m. Mason City, the No. 3 team in Class 4A, built a 40-27 halftime lead in Monday's game. … [Read more...] about Hawkettes look to rebound from Monday’s loss at Mason City