(Story by Stephen McDaniel) With the score all knotted up at 5-5, the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis teams huddled around as Tuesday's dual meet came down to No. 2 doubles to decide which squad was going to come out of the rivalry matchup with its first win of the season. In the end, it was the Hawk tandem of sophomores Grady Schlosser and … [Read more...] about Hawks outlast Centennial boys at No. 2 doubles to secure 6-5 win in rivalry match
Boys' Tennis
Ankeny’s Weichers wins No. 2 singles flight at Johnston Invitational
The Ankeny boys' tennis team competed against three other squads at the Johnston Invitational on Saturday. Norwalk and Waukee also participated along with the host Dragons. Ankeny's Garrett Weichers won all three of his matches to win the No. 2 singles flight. That was the highlight of the day for the Hawks. Weichers posted a 10-1 win over Waukee's … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Weichers wins No. 2 singles flight at Johnston Invitational
DOWN TO THE WIRE: Ankeny boys drop 5-4 decision to Cedar Rapids Jefferson
For the second time in four days, the doubles matches proved to be the difference in a narrow loss for the Ankeny boys' tennis team. The Hawks dropped to 0-2 on the season with a 5-4 loss to visiting Cedar Rapids Jefferson in a non-conference meet on Friday. The J-Hawks won two of the three doubles matches after the two teams split the six singles … [Read more...] about DOWN TO THE WIRE: Ankeny boys drop 5-4 decision to Cedar Rapids Jefferson
Ankeny boys build lead during singles play before Valley rallies for 7-4 victory
After getting off to a good start in singles, the Ankeny boys' tennis team got swept in doubles and dropped a 7-4 decision to visiting Valley in a CIML Conference meet on Tuesday. It was the season opener for both squads. "We played very well in singles, but our doubles needs work," said Ankeny coach Ron Miller. "We will spend as much time as we can … [Read more...] about Ankeny boys build lead during singles play before Valley rallies for 7-4 victory
Ankeny boys return state qualifier in Victor along with 4 other varsity regulars
The Ankeny boys' tennis team made some positive strides a year ago. Coach Ron Miller is hoping that the Hawks can make even more this season. "We don't put a specific performance target on ourselves," Miller said. "I just ask the boys to practice hard and give everything they can each time out, and we will be much better at the end of each season than … [Read more...] about Ankeny boys return state qualifier in Victor along with 4 other varsity regulars
‘It wasn’t his day’: Ankeny’s Victor falls to Schulte, Medina at boys’ state tourney
Ankeny junior Dylan Victor ran into a tough draw in the boys' Class 2A state tennis tournament on Tuesday at Iowa City. Victor opened singles play with a 6-0, 6-0 loss to third-seeded Anthony Schulte of Cedar Rapids Prairie. Schulte eventually reached the semifinals for the second straight year and went on to earn a third-place finish. "I wasn’t really … [Read more...] about ‘It wasn’t his day’: Ankeny’s Victor falls to Schulte, Medina at boys’ state tourney
Hawks beat Indianola in substate team tourney before falling to C.R. Washington
The Ankeny boys' tennis squad advanced to the semifinals of a Class 2A substate team tournament on Saturday before dropping a 5-1 decision at seventh-ranked Cedar Rapids Washington, which lost a total of only 10 games in the five singles matches that it won. The Warriors (11-4) advanced to play Johnston (6-4) in the substate final on Wednesday. The Hawks … [Read more...] about Hawks beat Indianola in substate team tourney before falling to C.R. Washington
Victor uses ‘Herculean effort’ to become Ankeny’s first state qualifier since 2017
Ankeny junior Dylan Victor is headed to the boys' state tennis tournament later this month. Victor qualified with a second-place finish in singles at a Class 2A district tournament on Wednesday at Norwalk. He became the Hawks' first state qualifier since Griffin Laib in 2017. "I had a little bit of confidence based on the schools we were playing," said … [Read more...] about Victor uses ‘Herculean effort’ to become Ankeny’s first state qualifier since 2017
Hawks to gear up for postseason play after dropping 10-1 decision to Valley
The Ankeny boys' tennis team closed out the regular season on Friday with a 10-1 loss to fifth-ranked Valley at the Prairie Ridge courts. The Tigers finished 7-1 in the CIML Conference and improved to 10-1 overall. Ankeny's records dropped to 3-5 and 3-7. "Valley is a very strong team," said Ankeny coach Ron Miller. The Hawks' lone win came at No. 6 … [Read more...] about Hawks to gear up for postseason play after dropping 10-1 decision to Valley
Ankeny boys dominate doubles to beat Urbandale, improve to 3-4 in conference
The Ankeny boys' tennis team moved closer to the .500 mark in the CIML Conference with a 7-4 victory over visiting Urbandale on Wednesday. The Hawks won four of the five doubles matches to earn the triumph after the two teams split the six singles matches. They improved to 3-4 in the league and 3-6 overall, while Urbandale's records dropped to 1-6 and … [Read more...] about Ankeny boys dominate doubles to beat Urbandale, improve to 3-4 in conference
‘They deserve their ranking’: Riverhawks top Ankeny boys, then beat Waukee
The Mason City boys' tennis team showed on Monday why the Riverhawks are sixth in the latest Class 2A rankings. Mason City traveled to Ankeny for a make-up meet against the Hawks and rolled to an 11-0 victory in the non-conference matchup. The Riverhawks then went to Waukee and beat the Warriors, 8-3, in a meet that was already scheduled. "They are … [Read more...] about ‘They deserve their ranking’: Riverhawks top Ankeny boys, then beat Waukee
‘It was a fabulous tribute’: Jaguars coach Lewton honored before Pink Out meet
Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis coach Tami Lewton has been a driving force behind the annual Pink Out meet between Ankeny's crosstown rivals. On Thursday, it was time for the tennis community to give something back to Lewton. Prior to the Pink Out meet at the Prairie Ridge courts, Lewton was honored in an emotional ceremony. She has spent much of the … [Read more...] about ‘It was a fabulous tribute’: Jaguars coach Lewton honored before Pink Out meet
Hawks drop 11-0 decision to Waukee Northwest, will face Jaguars next
The Ankeny boys' tennis team became the latest victim of top-ranked Waukee Northwest on Tuesday at the Prairie Ridge courts. The Wolves rolled to an 11-0 victory in a CIML Conference meet to remain unbeaten against Iowa opponents. They improved to 5-0 in the league and 8-1 overall, while Ankeny's records dropped to 0-4 and 0-5. Northwest's only loss … [Read more...] about Hawks drop 11-0 decision to Waukee Northwest, will face Jaguars next
Ankeny’s Josten, Centennial duo earn runner-up finishes at Hoefle Invite
The Mason City boys' tennis team racked up 86 points to win the Dennis Hoefle Invitational on Friday at the Prairie Ridge courts. On a cold and windy day, Ankeny Centennial placed sixth in the eight-team field with 50 points. Host Ankeny finished seventh with 36 points. The Jaguars got a second-place finish from the No. 3 doubles team of Jack Halverson … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Josten, Centennial duo earn runner-up finishes at Hoefle Invite
Hawks drop 10-1 decision at Dowling Catholic, will host Hoefle Invite Friday
Coming off a 10-1 loss at Dowling Catholic on Thursday, the Ankeny boys' tennis team will host the Dennis Hoefle Invitational on Friday at the Prairie Ridge courts. Garrett Weichers provided the Hawks' lone win against Dowling. He defeated Andrew Scott in the No. 2 singles match, 6-7 (2), 6-4, 1-0 (7). Ankeny Centennial will be among the teams in the … [Read more...] about Hawks drop 10-1 decision at Dowling Catholic, will host Hoefle Invite Friday
No. 2 doubles team wins flight, leads Hawks to 3rd-place finish at Johnston
The Ankeny boys' tennis team is hoping to be at full strength this week. The Hawks placed third among four squads in the Johnston Invitational on Saturday, even though they were still missing their top two singles players. Ankeny was led by the duo of Grady Schlosser and Treyton Riesberg, who won the No. 2 doubles flight. "It went pretty well," said … [Read more...] about No. 2 doubles team wins flight, leads Hawks to 3rd-place finish at Johnston
‘We committed the same mistakes’: Hawks tumble to strong Johnston team
The Ankeny boys' tennis team ran into a buzzsaw on Tuesday. The Hawks dropped an 11-0 decision at Johnston in a CIML Conference meet. It was the season opener for the Dragons, who won all 11 matches in straight sets. "They are pretty deep, and we committed the same mistakes over and over," said Ankeny coach Ron Miller. "This team is still new to tennis … [Read more...] about ‘We committed the same mistakes’: Hawks tumble to strong Johnston team
Ankeny boys’ tennis team opens season with losses to Waukee, Ottumwa
The Ankeny boys' tennis team is off to an 0-2 start. The Hawks opened their season on Thursday with an 11-0 loss to visiting Waukee in a CIML Conference meet. The Warriors won 10 of the 11 matches in straight sets. "The Waukee match was mostly learning from first-match jitters," said Ankeny coach Ron Miller. "High school tennis is new to most of my … [Read more...] about Ankeny boys’ tennis team opens season with losses to Waukee, Ottumwa
Victor, Josten are back for Ankeny boys, who will rely heavily on newcomers
There will be a lot of new faces in the lineup for the Ankeny boys' tennis team this season. The Hawks return only two of their top six singles players from last year's squad that posted a 2-9 record, including a 1-7 mark in the CIML Conference. "It looks like a building year for our underclassmen and every senior expected to contribute significantly," … [Read more...] about Victor, Josten are back for Ankeny boys, who will rely heavily on newcomers
Hawks top Waterloo West, then tumble to No. 7 Mason City in substate semifinal
The Ankeny boys' tennis team advanced to the semifinals of a Class 2A substate team tournament on Monday before dropping a 5-0 decision to host Mason City, the No. 7 team in Class 2A. The tournament was originally slated for Friday, but was postponed due to rain. The Hawks finished the season with a 2-9 record. "Mason City proved why they were the No. … [Read more...] about Hawks top Waterloo West, then tumble to No. 7 Mason City in substate semifinal