The Ankeny boys' tennis team ended its season on Saturday with a 5-0 loss to Ames in a Class 2A substate semifinal at Ankeny. The Hawks posted a 6-6 record in their final season under coach Randy Daniels, who had previously announced his retirement. Daniels took over the Ankeny program in 2012 following the death of longtime coach Dennis Hoefle. He … [Read more...] about Little Cyclones end Ankeny’s season, Daniels’ career
Boys' Tennis
Hawks survive and advance, will play Ames in substate team tourney
Randy Daniels will get to coach for at least another week. The Ankeny boys' tennis team kept its season alive with a 5-4 victory at Marshalltown in a preliminary substate match on Saturday. The Hawks (6-5) will advance to play Ames in the substate team tournament on May 19 at Ankeny. "It was a good win for the kids," said Daniels, who announced his … [Read more...] about Hawks survive and advance, will play Ames in substate team tourney
Daniels announces retirement, then guides Hawks to 3rd-place finish at district tourney
Wednesday's Class 2A district tournament at Valley Southwoods Freshman High School was a bittersweet one for Ankeny boys' tennis coach Randy Daniels. Daniels informed his players the night before that he was retiring from his coaching and teaching duties. He spent 33 years as a teacher in the school district and served as the Hawks' head coach since … [Read more...] about Daniels announces retirement, then guides Hawks to 3rd-place finish at district tourney
Blimpie Sub of the Week: Luke Parkinson, Ankeny boys’ tennis
Luke Parkinson of the Ankeny boys' tennis team is the Ankeny Fanatic Sub of the Week sponsored by Blimpie. The sophomore has helped the Hawks to a 5-5 record. He has combined with Cade Davis for an 8-5 mark at No. 4 doubles, winning six of their last seven matches. Ankeny will play in a Class 2A district tournament on Wednesday at Valley. … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Luke Parkinson, Ankeny boys’ tennis
Roosevelt boys edge Hawks, give Pitz a homecoming victory
It took two days for the Des Moines Roosevelt boys' tennis team to provide its head coach with a homecoming victory. The Roughriders, who are coached by former Ankeny standout Dan Pitz, completed a 7-4 win over Ankeny on Friday at the Prairie Ridge courts. The non-conference meet began on Thursday, but was suspended due to rain. The win improved … [Read more...] about Roosevelt boys edge Hawks, give Pitz a homecoming victory