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Hawkettes hold their own in 5-0 loss at Johnston in regional team tourney

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Although the Ankeny girls' tennis team dropped a 5-0 decision at Johnston in the semifinals of a Class 2A regional team tournament on Saturday, the final score didn't tell the whole story. The Hawkettes got strong efforts from Anna Schmitz and Rachel Rolow in the loss, forcing Johnston to work hard to earn the victory. The Dragons then lost to Waukee, … [Read more...] about Hawkettes hold their own in 5-0 loss at Johnston in regional team tourney

‘Awesome young lady’ becomes Ankeny’s first state qualifier since 2013

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For most of the season, Ankeny's Megan Sommerfeld was planning to play doubles in a Class 2A regional tournament on Wednesday. The decision to go into singles instead paid off with a trip to the state tournament. Sommerfeld placed second in the regional meet that was moved from Southeast Polk to Lifetime Fitness due to rain. She became the Hawkettes' … [Read more...] about ‘Awesome young lady’ becomes Ankeny’s first state qualifier since 2013

Shutout over Lincoln assures Hawkettes of their first winning season since 2012

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For the first time in nearly a decade, the Ankeny girls' tennis team will finish the season with a winning record. The Hawkettes posted a 5-0 victory over visiting Des Moines Lincoln in the opening round of a Class 2A regional team tournament on Thursday. The meet ended after Ankeny won five of the six singles matches in straight sets, clinching the … [Read more...] about Shutout over Lincoln assures Hawkettes of their first winning season since 2012