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Ankeny Fanatic announces its all-time Ankeny girls’ golf team

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Nobody is more associated with the Ankeny girls' golf program than Toni Dickey. Dickey played for the Hawkettes in high school and later became the head coach of the program for 31 years. She led Ankeny to three state titles and also coached four individual state champions before retiring after the 2017 season. Those individual champs--Sarah Gilbert, … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic announces its all-time Ankeny girls’ golf team

Strong finish allows Jaguars, Moretti to move up 2 spots in 4A standings

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Tenley Moretti had nothing to lose on Wednesday, and neither did her teammates on the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf squad. Moretti carded an 8-over-par 79 in the final round of the girls' Class 4A state meet at Elmwood Country Club in Marshalltown, leading the way as the Jaguars shot a 366 to move up from eighth place into sixth with a two-day total of … [Read more...] about Strong finish allows Jaguars, Moretti to move up 2 spots in 4A standings

Jaguars struggle to a 389 on opening day of state golf meet

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Tuesday was a long day for the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team. The Jaguars struggled in the opening round of the Class 4A state meet at Marshalltown, which included a four-hour rain delay. They shot a 389 on the Elmwood Country Club course and are in eighth place in the 10-team field heading into Wednesday's final round. "We can't hide from the … [Read more...] about Jaguars struggle to a 389 on opening day of state golf meet

Central Conference rivals to battle for Class 4A girls’ golf crown

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The battle for the Class 4A girls' golf championship could look a lot like the race for the CIML Central Conference title. Waukee, Valley and Ankeny Centennial are expected to be the top contenders in the Class 4A meet, which begins on Tuesday and concludes on Wednesday at Elmwood Country Club in Marshalltown. That trio finished 1-2-3 at the Central … [Read more...] about Central Conference rivals to battle for Class 4A girls’ golf crown

Moretti leads Jaguars to another state berth; Ankeny’s Webb also qualifies

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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

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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

Moretti wins Central Conference title by 6 strokes

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Ankeny Centennial's Tenley Moretti was already considered a strong contender for the Class 4A individual state golf title. Now, she may be the clear favorite. Moretti carded a 3-under-par 68 to win the CIML Central Conference crown by six strokes on Wednesday at Copper Creek. The Class 5A medalist as a sophomore in 2016, she currently leads Class 4A … [Read more...] about Moretti wins Central Conference title by 6 strokes

Waukee golfers top Centennial, claim Central Conference dual-meet title

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A home-course advantage helped the Waukee girls' golf team to the CIML Central Conference dual-meet title on Friday. The third-ranked Warriors defeated No. 2 Ankeny Centennial, 150-168, in a showdown for the league crown. They finished 5-0 in the conference, while the Jaguars dropped to 4-1. "Congrats ladies on a good conference season," Centennial … [Read more...] about Waukee golfers top Centennial, claim Central Conference dual-meet title

Centennial golfers defeat Ames, improve to 4-0 in conference

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The Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team defeated Ames on Tuesday, but perhaps more importantly, the CIML Central Conference dual meet provided the Jaguars with a chance to see Veenker Golf Course, where they will play in a Class 4A regional meet on May 21. Second-ranked Centennial posted a 186-206 victory to improve its record to 4-0 in the conference. The … [Read more...] about Centennial golfers defeat Ames, improve to 4-0 in conference

Moretti defeats 3-time state champ, leads Jaguars to 3rd-place finish at Lake Panorama

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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

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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

Jaguars shoot 326, place 2nd at Johnston Invitational

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The windy conditions didn't seem to bother the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team on Monday. The Jaguars shot a 326 to place second among 11 teams in the Johnston Invitational at Jester Park. "Jag girls fought hard against the wind," Centennial coach Andy Fehn tweeted after the meet. "Great job today ladies!" Waukee carded a 319 to win the team … [Read more...] about Jaguars shoot 326, place 2nd at Johnston Invitational

Moretti defends her crown, leads Jaguars to runner-up finish

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Tenley Moretti and the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team showed a lot of mental toughness on Thursday. The Jaguars shot a 354 to place second among 13 teams in the Linda Bloom Invitational at Elmwood Country Club in Marshalltown. They edged Grinnell by one stroke for the runner-up spot behind Waukee, which carded a 328 to win the tournament for the third … [Read more...] about Moretti defends her crown, leads Jaguars to runner-up finish

Jaguars top Valley, S.E. Polk to open conference season

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After returning home late from the Linn-Mar Invitational on Tuesday, the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team didn't have much time to recover. The Jaguars were back on the golf course Wednesday as they hosted a triangular meet against Valley and Southeast Polk at Briarwood. They shot a 167 to defeat both of their CIML Central Conference opponents. The … [Read more...] about Jaguars top Valley, S.E. Polk to open conference season

After long layoff, Centennial golfers claim Linn-Mar tournament title

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If the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team needed to shake off some rust, it didn't show on Tuesday. The Jaguars, who hadn't played a meet in 13 days, shot a 342 to win the Linn-Mar Invitational at Hunters Ridge. Valley was second in the 12-team field with a 353. "I'm really proud of how we competed today," said Centennial coach Andy Fehn. "An … [Read more...] about After long layoff, Centennial golfers claim Linn-Mar tournament title

Revive Clinic and Spa Preps of the Week: Caroline Price (Ankeny) and Lauren Sease (Centennial), girls’ golf

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Sophomore Lauren Sease led the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team to a first-place finish in the Centennial Invitational on Wednesday at Briarwood, while junior Caroline Price helped Ankeny to a third-place finish. Sease carded a 90 to earn medalist honors, edging Ankeny freshman Jaci Webb by three shots. She helped the Jaguars to a 28-stroke victory over … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Preps of the Week: Caroline Price (Ankeny) and Lauren Sease (Centennial), girls’ golf

Sease earns medalist honors, leads Jaguars to team title on home course

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Ankeny Centennial's Tenley Moretti is one of the state's top golfers. On Wednesday, the Jaguars proved that they can win without her. While Moretti was out of town, her teammates pulled together to win the Centennial Invitational at Briarwood. They shot a 383 in their first meet of the season to capture the tournament title for the second straight … [Read more...] about Sease earns medalist honors, leads Jaguars to team title on home course

Centennial golfers look to contend again for Class 5A state title

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Since 2015, the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf team has made a habit of competing for the state championship. The Jaguars were the Class 5A runner-up in 2015 before placing third in 2016. They then finished fourth at last year's meet, which was held at Coldwater Links in Ames. "We have been very fortunate the last three years, so it's easy to say that … [Read more...] about Centennial golfers look to contend again for Class 5A state title