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
Boys' Tennis
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
‘Caleb was amazing’: Peterson captures district crown, earns 3rd berth to state
Ankeny Centennial's Caleb Peterson is headed to the boys' Class 2A state tennis tournament for the third straight year. The top-seeded Peterson rolled to a district singles title on Monday at Ames, losing a total of just two games on the day. The senior posted a 6-0, 6-2 win over third-seeded Micah Flaherty of Fort Dodge in the final to raise his record … [Read more...] about ‘Caleb was amazing’: Peterson captures district crown, earns 3rd berth to state
Ankeny boys’ tennis squad drops consecutive meets at Urbandale, Valley
After dropping a 6-5 decision at Urbandale on Wednesday, the Ankeny boys' tennis team traveled to Valley on Thursday and suffered a 9-2 loss to the fourth-ranked Tigers. Valley improved to 6-2 in the CIML Conference and 9-3 overall. The Hawks' records dropped to 1-7 and 1-8. Ankeny got wins from the No. 4 doubles team of Colin and Drew Lueck and the … [Read more...] about Ankeny boys’ tennis squad drops consecutive meets at Urbandale, Valley
Substate pairings announced: Jaguars earn No. 3 seed, Hawks are No. 4
The boys' tennis substate pairings have been announced by the Iowa High School Athletic Association. Ankeny Centennial is seeded third in Class 2A Substate 5 and will play sixth-seeded Dallas Center-Grimes in the opening round on Friday, May 12 at Johnston. The winner will then play second-seeded Johnston in the semifinals. Ankeny is seeded fourth in … [Read more...] about Substate pairings announced: Jaguars earn No. 3 seed, Hawks are No. 4
Centennial boys sweep doubles matches to post 8-3 victory over Hawks
The Ankeny boys' tennis team hasn't defeated Ankeny Centennial since 2017. The Hawks didn't end that losing streak on Thursday, but they at least made things interesting for awhile before dropping an 8-3 decision to their crosstown rival. The two teams split the six singles matches at the Prairie Ridge courts before Centennial swept the five doubles … [Read more...] about Centennial boys sweep doubles matches to post 8-3 victory over Hawks
No. 1 Waukee Northwest posts 11-0 win over Ankeny boys to remain unbeaten
The top-ranked Waukee Northwest boys' tennis team remained unbeaten with an 11-0 victory over visiting Ankeny on Tuesday. The Wolves won all 11 matches in straight sets, four of them by scores of 6-0, 6-0. They improved to 5-0 in the CIML Conference and 7-0 overall, while Ankeny's records dropped to 1-4 and 1-5. The Hawks will play another conference … [Read more...] about No. 1 Waukee Northwest posts 11-0 win over Ankeny boys to remain unbeaten
Jaguars place 3rd at pair of tourneys; Ankeny boys finish 7th at Hoefle Invite
Friday's Dennis Hoefle Invitational at the Prairie Ridge courts in Ankeny featured four of the top 10 boys' tennis teams in Class 2A. Tenth-ranked Dowling Catholic won the tournament with 76 points, edging No. 7 Mason City by four points. Ankeny Centennial placed third in the eight-team field with 62 points. The Jaguars finished four points ahead of … [Read more...] about Jaguars place 3rd at pair of tourneys; Ankeny boys finish 7th at Hoefle Invite
Lyons wins No. 1 singles match, but Ankeny boys tumble to Maroons, 10-1
The Ankeny boys' tennis team dropped a 10-1 decision to 10th-ranked Dowling Catholic on Thursday at the Prairie Ridge courts. Mason Lyons provided the Hawks' lone victory at the No. 1 singles position. He posted a 6-2, 6-4 win over Brady Frye. The Maroons won the other 10 matches in straight sets. They improved to 5-1 in the CIML Conference and 6-1 … [Read more...] about Lyons wins No. 1 singles match, but Ankeny boys tumble to Maroons, 10-1
Ankeny boys sweep singles matches, cruise to 8-3 victory over S.E. Polk
A dominant performance in singles allowed the Ankeny boys' tennis team to pick up its first win of the season on Tuesday. The Hawks swept all six of the singles matches--five of them in straight sets--and went on to defeat visiting Southeast Polk, 8-3, in a CIML Conference dual meet. "We played well in singles," said Ankeny coach Ron Miller. "We were … [Read more...] about Ankeny boys sweep singles matches, cruise to 8-3 victory over S.E. Polk