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Ankeny, Centennial boys’ tennis squads headed to substate team play in Class 2A

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Both the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis teams have earned spots in postseason play from the Iowa High School Athletic Association. The Hawks (4-6) have been placed in Class 2A Substate 1. They will play at Waukee Northwest (9-0) in the semifinal round, with the winner to meet Indianola (8-5) or Sioux City North (12-1) in the final. The … [Read more...] about Ankeny, Centennial boys’ tennis squads headed to substate team play in Class 2A

Hawks, Jaguars keep substate hopes alive with victories in final conference meets

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It was do-or-die for both the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis teams on Thursday. Both squads needed victories in their final CIML Conference meets to have any hope of advancing to substate play in Class 2A, and the Hawks and Jaguars came through in the clutch. Ankeny posted a 6-5 win over visiting Urbandale on its Senior Night. The Hawks got … [Read more...] about Hawks, Jaguars keep substate hopes alive with victories in final conference meets

‘We played as well as we have all year’: Hawks shine despite 11-0 loss to Wolves

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There were some bright spots for the Ankeny boys' tennis team on Tuesday despite the Hawks' 11-0 loss to visiting Waukee Northwest. The result was not a surprise because Northwest has yet to lose even a single match during CIML Conference play. The Wolves are now 7-0 in the league and 10-0 overall, while Ankeny's records dropped to 1-6 and 3-6. The … [Read more...] about ‘We played as well as we have all year’: Hawks shine despite 11-0 loss to Wolves

Dowling snaps losing skid with 9-2 victory that ends Ankeny boys’ winning streak

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The Ankeny boys' tennis team dropped a 9-2 decision at Dowling Catholic on Thursday as the Maroons ended a losing skid while snapping the Hawks' winning streak at the same time. Dowling won five of the six singles matches and four of the five doubles matches. The Maroons, who were coming off their first two losses of the season, improved to 4-2 in the … [Read more...] about Dowling snaps losing skid with 9-2 victory that ends Ankeny boys’ winning streak

Ankeny boys win 4 of 5 matches decided in 3 sets to post 9-2 victory at S.E. Polk

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The Ankeny boys' tennis team rolled to its second win in two days by defeating host Southeast Polk, 9-2, in a CIML Conference meet on Tuesday. The Hawks got wins from all six of their singles players, who then teamed up to sweep the top three doubles matches. Southeast Polk's only victories came at Nos. 4 and 5 doubles. "Treyton (Riesberg) and Carter … [Read more...] about Ankeny boys win 4 of 5 matches decided in 3 sets to post 9-2 victory at S.E. Polk

‘We needed something positive’: Hawks post 11-0 win for 1st shutout under Miller

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The Ankeny boys' tennis team picked up its second win of the season on Monday in dominating fashion. The Hawks rolled to an 11-0 victory over visiting Ottumwa in a non-conference meet at the Prairie Ridge courts. They won all 11 matches in straight sets, including a 6-2, 6-1 win at No. 1 singles by Garrett Weichers. "We needed something positive," said … [Read more...] about ‘We needed something positive’: Hawks post 11-0 win for 1st shutout under Miller

Ankeny boys place 4th, Jaguars tie for 6th with DC-G at Dennis Hoefle Invitational

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The Ankeny boys' tennis squad earned a fourth-place finish in the Dennis Hoefle Invitational on Friday at the Prairie Ridge courts, while Ankeny Centennial tied for sixth in the eight-team field. Johnston won the tournament with 48 points, taking first in two of the four flights. Mason City placed second with 37 points, followed by Ames with 36. Ankeny … [Read more...] about Ankeny boys place 4th, Jaguars tie for 6th with DC-G at Dennis Hoefle Invitational

Jaguars tumble to Dowling Catholic, while Ankeny boys suffer loss at Johnston

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It was a rough day on the tennis courts for both of the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial boys' teams on Tuesday. The Jaguars dropped an 11-0 decision to visiting Dowling Catholic, which swept all 11 matches in straight sets. The Maroons won three of the matches without dropping a game. Dowling remained unbeaten in dual competition, improving to 3-0 in the … [Read more...] about Jaguars tumble to Dowling Catholic, while Ankeny boys suffer loss at Johnston

‘There’s not a lot to say’: Ankeny boys’ team struggles at Johnston Invitational

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The Ankeny boys' tennis team struggled on Friday at the Johnston Invitational. The Hawks won only two of their 15 matches on the day while competing against the host Dragons, Norwalk and Waukee. Each squad entered two singles players and three doubles teams in the tournament. "We played 11 games in each of the three rounds,"  said Ankeny coach Ron … [Read more...] about ‘There’s not a lot to say’: Ankeny boys’ team struggles at Johnston Invitational

Hawks drop 8-3 decision to Waukee, will head to Johnston Invitational on Friday

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The Waukee boys' tennis team earned its first win of the season on Thursday at the Prairie Ridge courts. The visiting Warriors posted an 8-3 victory over Ankeny to improve to 1-1 in the CIML Conference and 1-2 overall. The Hawks' records dropped to 0-3 and 1-3. Ankeny got wins in singles from Garrett Weichers at the No. 1 position and Perez Perez at … [Read more...] about Hawks drop 8-3 decision to Waukee, will head to Johnston Invitational on Friday

‘It’s one I’ll remember for a long time’: Jags outlast Ankeny boys for thrilling 6-5 win

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Perhaps no Jag-Hawk rivalry in recent years has been as tightly contested as the one in boys' tennis. The two squads battled down to the wire once again on Tuesday before Ankeny Centennial edged Ankeny, 6-5, at the Prairie Ridge courts. "Tonight was tennis at its best, and I couldn’t be more proud of the way our guys competed," said Centennial coach … [Read more...] about ‘It’s one I’ll remember for a long time’: Jags outlast Ankeny boys for thrilling 6-5 win

‘We did not play up to our capabilities’: Hawks fall to Valley in conference opener

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The Ankeny boys' tennis team dropped an 11-0 decision to visiting Valley in the CIML Conference opener for both squads on Friday. The Tigers won nine of the 11 matches in straight sets. They improved to 2-0 overall, while Ankeny fell to 1-1. "We did not play up to our capabilities," said Ankeny coach Ron Miller. "Valley was better than anticipated, and … [Read more...] about ‘We did not play up to our capabilities’: Hawks fall to Valley in conference opener

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Garrett Weichers, Ankeny boys’ tennis

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Junior Garrett Weichers helped the Ankeny boys' tennis team to a 6-5 victory over visiting Ballard (Huxley) in its season opener on Tuesday. Weichers posted a 6-1, 6-0 win over Easton Ersland at No. 1 singles. He then combined with Treyton Riesberg for a 6-2, 7-5 triumph over Seth Hilleman and Eli Preston in the No. 1 doubles match. Here is some inside … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Garrett Weichers, Ankeny boys’ tennis

Weichers, Perez each win twice as Hawks open season with 6-5 victory over Ballard

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For much of the 2025 season, the Ankeny boys' tennis team struggled against its opponents during doubles play. That wasn't the case on Tuesday in the Hawks' season opener. After splitting the six singles matches against visiting Ballard (Huxley), Ankeny won three of the five doubles matches to post a 6-5 victory in the non-conference meet. "Our … [Read more...] about Weichers, Perez each win twice as Hawks open season with 6-5 victory over Ballard

Ankeny boys’ tennis team returns most of its singles players from last year’s squad

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Despite losing two-time state qualifier Dylan Victor to graduation, the Ankeny boys' tennis team returns most of its singles players from last year's squad. There are 23 boys on the roster, about eight more than the last few seasons. "When we had five of our six singles players returning, there was a good deal of optimism," said Ankeny coach Ron … [Read more...] about Ankeny boys’ tennis team returns most of its singles players from last year’s squad

Ankeny’s Victor, Weichers eliminated from boys’ Class 2A state doubles tournament

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The Ankeny doubles team of Dylan Victor and Garrett Weichers was eliminated from the boys' Class 2A state tennis tournament on Tuesday at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex in Iowa City. Victor and Weichers opened the tournament with a 6-1, 6-4 loss to Brock Davis and Preston Haefner of Cedar Rapids Washington. The Hawks played their best tennis in … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Victor, Weichers eliminated from boys’ Class 2A state doubles tournament

Smith earns No. 1 seed for 2A singles, could meet Peterson in quarterfinals

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The pairings for next week's boys' and girls' state tennis tournaments have been announced. Ankeny's Kira Smith is the No. 1 seed for the girls' Class 2A singles tournament, which will be held on Friday and Saturday at Iowa City. She will face Addison King of Cedar Falls in the opening round. Smith could potentially meet Ankeny Centennial's Samara … [Read more...] about Smith earns No. 1 seed for 2A singles, could meet Peterson in quarterfinals

Jaguars tumble at Johnston in substate semifinal, while Hawks fall at Linn-Mar

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The season ended on Saturday for both the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis teams. The Jaguars earned their first win under coach Grant Menadue before dropping a 5-0 decision at Johnston in a Class 2A substate semifinal. Centennial advanced to the semifinal round earlier with a 5-0 victory over Des Moines North. The Polar Bears finished with a … [Read more...] about Jaguars tumble at Johnston in substate semifinal, while Hawks fall at Linn-Mar

Hawks roll past Roosevelt, will travel to Linn-Mar Saturday for substate semifinal

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The Ankeny boys' tennis team defeated visiting Des Moines Roosevelt, 5-0, in a Class 2A substate quarterfinal on Friday at the Prairie Ridge courts. The Hawks raised their record to 3-7 on the season. The Roughriders finished 8-5. Ankeny will play at Linn-Mar (Marion) (10-6) in the semifinal round on Saturday morning. Marshalltown (13-1) will host the … [Read more...] about Hawks roll past Roosevelt, will travel to Linn-Mar Saturday for substate semifinal