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
Boys' Tennis
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
Ankeny boys’ team falls to 0-3 on season with 8-3 loss to Johnston
The Ankeny boys' tennis team is still seeking its first win in the new CIML Conference. The Hawks dropped an 8-3 decision to visiting Johnston on Tuesday. The Dragons improved to 1-1 in the league and 2-1 overall, while Ankeny's records fell to 0-2 and 0-3. Ankeny got singles victories in straight sets from Mason Lyons at the No. 1 position and Ethan … [Read more...] about Ankeny boys’ team falls to 0-3 on season with 8-3 loss to Johnston
Despite two wins by Victor, Ankeny boys drop 9-2 decision at Waukee
The Ankeny boys' tennis team opened CIML Conference play on Monday with a 9-2 loss at Waukee. The Warriors won five of the six singles matches in straight sets. Ankeny's lone victory came at the No. 2 position, where Dylan Victor rolled to a 6-3, 6-0 win over Yatharth Sirohi. Waukee also won four of the five doubles matches in straight sets. Victor … [Read more...] about Despite two wins by Victor, Ankeny boys drop 9-2 decision at Waukee
Ankeny’s Lyons, Bovee win No. 1 doubles flight at Johnston Invite
Ankeny's Mason Lyons and Ethan Bovee teamed up to win the No. 1 doubles flight at the Johnston Invitational boys' tennis tournament on Saturday. Lyons and Bovee defeated teams from Johnston and Norwalk but dropped a 7-4 decision to a squad from Waukee. However, the Ankeny duo totaled 18 points in its three matches to finish one point ahead of Waukee in … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Lyons, Bovee win No. 1 doubles flight at Johnston Invite
Hawks drop opener to C.R. Jefferson, will play in Johnston Invite Saturday
The Ankeny boys' tennis team opened its season on Friday with an 8-1 loss to visiting Cedar Rapids Jefferson in a non-conference meet at the Prairie Ridge courts. Mason Lyons provided the Hawks' lone victory at No. 1 singles. He posted a 6-3, 6-4 win over Logan Miller. Jefferson (1-1) won the other five singles matches in straight sets. The J-Hawks … [Read more...] about Hawks drop opener to C.R. Jefferson, will play in Johnston Invite Saturday
‘Our goal is to be a fitter team’: Hawks return several varsity regulars from 2022
Coach Ron Miller is hoping that his Ankeny boys' tennis players will be in better shape this season. "We've incorporated a new fitness program this year," Miller said. "It seems to be settling in with the players pretty well in week two (of practice). Our goal is to be a fitter team that doesn't run out of gas at the critical year-end state qualifying … [Read more...] about ‘Our goal is to be a fitter team’: Hawks return several varsity regulars from 2022
‘We’re done for the year’: Season ends for Hawks at district tournament
A couple of close losses brought the Ankeny boys' tennis team's season to an end on Tuesday. The Hawks competed in a Class 2A district tournament at Waukee Northwest and needed to finish among the top three teams to advance to substate play. They were unable to extend their season. Waukee Northwest easily captured the district title and will move on to … [Read more...] about ‘We’re done for the year’: Season ends for Hawks at district tournament
Ankeny boys tumble to No. 7 Mason City, will now prepare for district play
Ankeny boys' tennis coach Ron Miller knew that his team's schedule was going to get much tougher after the Hawks posted a 7-4 victory at Fort Dodge on April 11. He was right. Ankeny suffered an 11-0 loss to seventh-ranked Mason City on Wednesday at the Prairie Ridge courts. It was the eighth straight loss--and the third by shutout--for the Hawks, who … [Read more...] about Ankeny boys tumble to No. 7 Mason City, will now prepare for district play
Hawks drop 9-2 decision to Ames, will host No. 7 Mason City on Wednesday
After dropping a 9-2 decision to visiting Ames on Tuesday, the Ankeny boys' tennis team will face another tough test on Wednesday. The Hawks will host seventh-ranked Mason City in another CIML Iowa Conference dual meet that was moved up from Thursday due to a forecast of rain. Mason City (3-2, 5-3) is coming off an 8-3 win over Ankeny Centennial on its … [Read more...] about Hawks drop 9-2 decision to Ames, will host No. 7 Mason City on Wednesday
No. 6 Marshalltown boys extend winning streak with victory over Hawks
The Marshalltown boys' tennis team didn't need a dramatic rally. This time, the sixth-ranked Bobcats dominated from the start. After sweeping the five doubles matches to post a 7-4 victory over Ankeny Centennial on Wednesday, Marshalltown extended its winning streak to eight matches with an 11-0 triumph over visiting Ankeny on Thursday. The Bobcats … [Read more...] about No. 6 Marshalltown boys extend winning streak with victory over Hawks
Parkinson wins twice, but Ankeny boys drop 8-3 decision to Roughriders
The Ankeny boys' tennis team dropped to 1-5 on the season with an 8-3 loss to visiting Des Moines Roosevelt in a non-conference meet on Tuesday. The Roughriders won five of the six singles matches and three of the five doubles contests. They improved to 6-1 overall. Sam Parkinson had a good day for the Hawks. He posted a 6-3, 6-0 win over Beckett … [Read more...] about Parkinson wins twice, but Ankeny boys drop 8-3 decision to Roughriders
Hawks drop 8-3 decision to Johnston boys, will host Roosevelt on Tuesday
Mason Lyons was a bright spot for the Ankeny boys' tennis team on Monday. Lyons won both of his matches in the Hawks' 8-3 loss to visiting Johnston in a non-conference meet. He posted a 6-2, 6-2 victory over Tyler Barp at No. 1 singles, then teamed up with Dylan Victor for a three-set win at No. 1 doubles. "Mason had a good day," said Ankeny coach Ron … [Read more...] about Hawks drop 8-3 decision to Johnston boys, will host Roosevelt on Tuesday
Jaguars romp to 10-1 win over Ankeny boys, top Hawks for 4th straight time
The Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team picked up a victory--as well as some confidence--at the expense of its crosstown rival. The Jaguars posted a 10-1 triumph over Ankeny on Thursday at the Prairie Ridge courts. It was their fourth straight win in the series. "I was super happy with our singles play," said Centennial coach Tami Lewton. "Most of my … [Read more...] about Jaguars romp to 10-1 win over Ankeny boys, top Hawks for 4th straight time
Waukee Northwest sweeps past Ankeny boys for 11-0 victory, stays unbeaten
The Ankeny boys' tennis team ran into a buzzsaw on Friday. The Hawks dropped an 11-0 decision at Waukee Northwest in a CIML Iowa Conference matchup. The Wolves won all 11 matches in straight sets. Northwest improved its record to 3-0 and has yet to lose a match this season. The Wolves also posted 11-0 wins over Ames and Southeast Polk. Ankeny fell … [Read more...] about Waukee Northwest sweeps past Ankeny boys for 11-0 victory, stays unbeaten
Hawks dominate doubles, open league play with 7-4 victory at Fort Dodge
A strong performance in doubles allowed the Ankeny boys' tennis team to post a 7-4 victory at Fort Dodge in its CIML Iowa Conference opener on Monday. The two teams split the six singles matches. The Hawks then captured four of the five doubles matches. "It was a good start to the season," said Ankeny coach Ron Miller. "This is the beginning of three … [Read more...] about Hawks dominate doubles, open league play with 7-4 victory at Fort Dodge
Victor places 2nd at No. 2 singles; Hawks finish 3rd at Johnston Invitational
The Ankeny boys' tennis team opened its season on Saturday with a third-place finish in the Johnston Invitational. Waukee won the four-team tournament with 100 points, edging the host Dragons by one point. Ankeny finished with 67 points, three more than Norwalk. "It was all determined by the number of games won," said Ankeny coach Ron Miller. "For our … [Read more...] about Victor places 2nd at No. 2 singles; Hawks finish 3rd at Johnston Invitational