Some of the best girls' tennis teams in Ankeny High School history could have been even better. Back in the late 1970s and early 1980s, when the Hawkettes reeled off 20 consecutive dual-meet victories under coach Dirk Baker, one of the best players in the school at that time was Karlin Hayes. "Karlin was a top 100 player in the 14s, but she never … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic announces its all-time Ankeny girls’ tennis team
Girls' Tennis
Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Reilly Johnson, Ankeny girls’ tennis
Senior Reilly Johnson helped the Ankeny girls' tennis team to a 6-9 record in 2019. She was the team's No. 4 or 5 player most of the season. Johnson was also a member of the Ankeny volleyball team, helping the Hawkettes to a 37-6 mark last fall. She racked up 127 kills, 34 blocks and 41 digs. Here is some inside info on Johnson: Even though your … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Reilly Johnson, Ankeny girls’ tennis
Blimpie Sub of the Week: Haley Grubb, Ankeny girls’ tennis
Haley Grubb is a senior on the Ankeny girls' tennis team. She has helped the Hawkettes to a 6-8 record. "Haley is a hard worker and extremely coachable!" said Ankeny coach Katie Owens. "She has improved so much this year. I have enjoyed getting to know and coach her." The Hawkettes will compete in a regional singles and doubles tournament on … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Haley Grubb, Ankeny girls’ tennis
Hawkettes open regional play with 5-2 victory over Fort Dodge
The Ankeny girls' tennis team stayed alive in postseason play by defeating visiting Fort Dodge, 5-2, in the opening round of a Class 2A regional team tournament on Saturday. The Hawkettes won four of the six singles matches. They then sealed the victory by winning the No. 3 doubles match. Ankeny improved its record to 6-8 on the season. The Hawkettes … [Read more...] about Hawkettes open regional play with 5-2 victory over Fort Dodge
Ankeny girls improve to 5-8 with wins over Marshalltown, Roosevelt
A long week for the Ankeny girls' tennis team ended on a high note. The Hawkettes hosted a quadrangular meet on Friday and defeated two of their three opponents. After posting 7-4 victories over Marshalltown and Des Moines Roosevelt, Ankeny dropped a 10-1 decision to Urbandale. The Hawkettes avenged an earlier 8-3 loss at Marshalltown on April 23. They … [Read more...] about Ankeny girls improve to 5-8 with wins over Marshalltown, Roosevelt