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Revive Clinic and Spa Preps of the Week: Cameron Bush and Ryan Lofgren

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Ankeny Centennial junior Ryan Lofgren has earned a second consecutive trip to the state doubles tournament, while senior Cameron Bush helped the Ankeny boys' tennis team to a third-place finish in a district tournament on Friday at Johnston. Lofgren teamed up with Samson Densmore to win the district title at Ankeny. They defeated Dowling Catholic's Jack … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Preps of the Week: Cameron Bush and Ryan Lofgren

Hawks place 3rd at district tourney, then fall to Johnston in substate match

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The season came to an end on Saturday for the Ankeny boys' tennis team, but not before the Hawks put up a good fight. Ankeny dropped a 5-1 decision at Johnston in a preliminary substate match. The Hawks finished with a 3-9 record. The Dragons (8-3), who advanced to a Class 2A substate team tournament on May 18 at Valley, had posted an 11-0 victory over … [Read more...] about Hawks place 3rd at district tourney, then fall to Johnston in substate match

Future shines bright as Hawks honor seniors on their night

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The Ankeny boys' tennis team celebrated its Senior Night on Thursday with an 11-0 victory at Des Moines Hoover. The Hawks raised their overall record to 3-8. "Coach Feve and I wanted to give a special recognition to our two amazing seniors—Jake McCann and Cameron Bush—for all of their hard work, contributions to the team and positive impact they’ve had on … [Read more...] about Future shines bright as Hawks honor seniors on their night

Hawks fall to Johnston, but will see Dragons again at district tourney

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The Ankeny boys' tennis team got another chance to see CIML rival Johnston on Wednesday. The visiting Dragons posted an 11-0 victory in a Central Conference dual meet, but the two teams could see each other again in a Class 2A district tournament on May 8 at Johnston. "Johnston has a great team, and they played great across the board," said Ankeny … [Read more...] about Hawks fall to Johnston, but will see Dragons again at district tourney

Blimpie Sub of the Week: London Schuchart, Ankeny boys’ tennis

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Freshman London Schuchart is a member of the Ankeny boys' tennis team. Schuchart played a key role in the Hawks' 10-1 victory at Ottumwa on April 2. He teamed up with Luke Parkinson for a three-set win at No. 1 doubles when Cade Davis was unable to play due to cramping. "London stepped up without any advance notice," said Ankeny coach Steve Smith. "He … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: London Schuchart, Ankeny boys’ tennis

Ankeny boys continue strong doubles play in 9-2 loss to Marshalltown

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While the Ankeny boys' tennis team has made tremendous strides in doubles, the Hawks have not made similar improvement in singles. Ankeny won two of the five doubles matches against visiting Marshalltown on Tuesday after being swept in singles, resulting in a 9-2 loss that dropped the Hawks' overall record to 2-6. "We had great doubles play," said … [Read more...] about Ankeny boys continue strong doubles play in 9-2 loss to Marshalltown

Ankeny boys earn some moral victories in 10-1 loss to Little Cyclones

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Even though the Ankeny boys' tennis team dropped a 10-1 decision to visiting Ames on Thursday, the Hawks came away from the dual meet with some moral victories. Cade Davis managed to win a game against Timmy Ellis in the No. 1 singles match. Ellis is the defending Class 2A state singles champion. At the No. 2 position, Luke Parkinson put up a strong … [Read more...] about Ankeny boys earn some moral victories in 10-1 loss to Little Cyclones

Ankeny boys come up two points short of defeating Roughriders

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An amazing comeback by Ankeny's No. 1 doubles team wasn't enough to prevent the Des Moines Roosevelt boys' tennis team from posting a 6-5 victory at the Waveland courts on Tuesday. The Roughriders (3-1) prevailed despite losing four of the five matches that went to a decisive third set. "I was really happy with how we played," said Ankeny coach Steve … [Read more...] about Ankeny boys come up two points short of defeating Roughriders

Ankeny boys win the close matches, post 8-3 victory over J-Hawks

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The Ankeny boys' tennis team has been struggling to win the close matches in its recent meets. On Monday, the Hawks found a way to get over the hump and posted an 8-3 victory at Urbandale. They improved their records to 1-1 in the CIML Central Conference and 2-3 overall. "We lost our last two meets primarily due to tiebreakers and doubles," said Ankeny … [Read more...] about Ankeny boys win the close matches, post 8-3 victory over J-Hawks

Norwalk boys rally from early deficit to post 7-4 victory over Hawks

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The Ankeny boys' tennis team got off to a good start on Tuesday, building a 3-1 lead over visiting Norwalk during singles play. After a rain delay, the momentum changed at the Prairie Ridge courts. Norwalk won the final two singles matches to tie the dual meet at 3-3, then captured four of the five doubles matches to post a 7-4 victory over the … [Read more...] about Norwalk boys rally from early deficit to post 7-4 victory over Hawks

McCann, Ferree both win twice in Hawks’ 7-4 loss to Dowling Catholic

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The Ankeny boys' tennis team got two wins apiece from Jake McCann and Ian Ferree, but it wasn't enough as the Hawks dropped a 7-4 decision at Dowling Catholic in their CIML Central Conference opener on Thursday. The Maroons won four of the six singles matches and three of the five doubles contests. Both teams were without three of their varsity … [Read more...] about McCann, Ferree both win twice in Hawks’ 7-4 loss to Dowling Catholic

After falling to Valley, Hawks show perseverance in win over Ottumwa

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The Ankeny boys' tennis team will take a 1-1 record into Thursday's dual meet at Dowling Catholic. The Hawks opened their season on Tuesday by splitting a pair of matches at Ottumwa. They dropped a 9-2 decision to Valley before posting a 10-1 victory over the host Bulldogs. “Coach Feve and I saw our team really come together and grow in this dual … [Read more...] about After falling to Valley, Hawks show perseverance in win over Ottumwa

Despite lack of experience, Smith excited about future of Hawks’ tennis program

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The new head coach of the Ankeny boys' tennis team isn't concerned about the Hawks' lack of experience. But he is pretty excited about his players' enthusiasm. "We can tell the team is really enjoying playing tennis right now," said Steve Smith, who took over the program following Randy Daniels' retirement. "We’ve seen several players on the courts on … [Read more...] about Despite lack of experience, Smith excited about future of Hawks’ tennis program

Petersen to coach Centennial girls’ golf; Smith takes over Ankeny boys’ tennis program

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John Petersen always thought he'd be a head golf coach someday. Steve Smith never thought he'd pursue a high school coaching position. Now, both of them are getting ready to tackle new challenges this spring. Petersen, the former Ankeny boys' basketball and assistant boys' tennis coach, has taken over the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf program. He … [Read more...] about Petersen to coach Centennial girls’ golf; Smith takes over Ankeny boys’ tennis program

Little Cyclones end Ankeny’s season, Daniels’ career

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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

Hawks survive and advance, will play Ames in substate team tourney

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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

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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

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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

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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