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Hawkettes roll to wins over S.E. Polk, Norwalk at Ankeny Quadrangular

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The eighth-ranked Ankeny girls' tennis team tuned up for postseason play by posting a pair of victories on Friday at the Ankeny Quadrangular. The Hawkettes rolled to a 10-1 victory over Southeast Polk and also defeated Norwalk, 8-3. They were also supposed to play Marshalltown, but that match was cancelled due to a lack of time and the fact that the two … [Read more...] about Hawkettes roll to wins over S.E. Polk, Norwalk at Ankeny Quadrangular

‘This was supposed to be next year’s goal’: Hawkettes capture league crown

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It didn't take long for coach Steve Smith to turn the Ankeny girls' tennis program around. The eighth-ranked Hawkettes clinched the CIML Iowa Conference title on Tuesday with a 9-2 victory at Ames. They finished 6-0 in the league and improved to 7-2 overall. "It's crazy how well this season is going," said Smith. "This was supposed to be next year's … [Read more...] about ‘This was supposed to be next year’s goal’: Hawkettes capture league crown

DOUBLE YOUR PLEASURE: Hawkettes roll past Waukee NW, Marshalltown

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The Ankeny girls' tennis team had a busy day on Thursday. Due to some earlier postponements, the ninth-ranked Hawkettes were forced to host two opponents on the same day. Ankeny responded with a pair of impressive victories. The Hawkettes rolled to an 11-0 win over Waukee Northwest, then later posted a 10-1 triumph over Marshalltown. They raised … [Read more...] about DOUBLE YOUR PLEASURE: Hawkettes roll past Waukee NW, Marshalltown

Ankeny girls rebound from loss to Johnston with win over Roughriders

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Bouncing back from a tough loss on Monday, the Ankeny girls' tennis team cruised to a 10-1 victory at Des Moines Roosevelt in a non-conference meet on Tuesday. The ninth-ranked Hawkettes improved to 4-2 on the season. Roosevelt's record dropped to 3-2. Ankeny had lost at No. 5 Johnston, 10-1, 24 hours earlier. All 10 of the team's wins came in … [Read more...] about Ankeny girls rebound from loss to Johnston with win over Roughriders

‘Johnston was simply better’: Ankeny girls suffer 10-1 loss to No. 5 Dragons

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Another cold and windy day provided a challenge for the Ankeny girls' tennis team. This time, the ninth-ranked Hawkettes didn't adjust well to the tough conditions. Ankeny dropped a 10-1 decision at No. 5 Johnston in a non-conference meet on Monday. The Dragons (4-1) rebounded after suffering their first loss of the season, 7-3, at No. 2 Valley on … [Read more...] about ‘Johnston was simply better’: Ankeny girls suffer 10-1 loss to No. 5 Dragons

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Anna Schmitz, Ankeny girls’ tennis

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Senior Anna Schmitz has helped the Ankeny girls' tennis team to a 3-1 record, including a 3-0 mark in the CIML Iowa Conference. She is the Hawkettes' No. 2 singles player. On Thursday, Schmitz won both of her matches as the Hawkettes posted a 10-1 victory over Ankeny Centennial at the Prairie Ridge courts. Her singles win sealed Ankeny's first-ever … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Anna Schmitz, Ankeny girls’ tennis

‘It feels great’: Ankeny girls defeat Jaguars for first time in series history

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Back in February, the Ankeny girls' basketball team recorded its first-ever victory over its crosstown rival.n Now, the Ankeny girls' tennis squad has made some history as well. The ninth-ranked Hawkettes defeated Ankeny Centennial, 10-1, in a dual meet on Thursday at the Prairie Ridge courts. They had lost all seven previous matchups against the … [Read more...] about ‘It feels great’: Ankeny girls defeat Jaguars for first time in series history

No. 1 Dowling girls blank Ankeny, even without defending state singles champ

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The Dowling Catholic girls' tennis team might be the state's best squad--even without Allison Szalay. The top-ranked Maroons posted an 11-0 victory in a non-conference meet at No. 9 Ankeny on Tuesday. They played without Szalay, the defending Class 2A champion in singles. Szalay also plays goalkeeper for the Dowling girls' soccer squad and dislocated … [Read more...] about No. 1 Dowling girls blank Ankeny, even without defending state singles champ

Hawkettes cruise past Mason City, will host No. 1 Dowling Catholic on Tuesday

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The Ankeny girls' tennis players had more problems with the conditions on Monday than they did with their opponent. Overcoming cold temperatures and winds of 30-40 mph, the ninth-ranked Hawkettes rolled to an 11-0 victory at Mason City in a CIML Iowa Conference matchup. "I was proud we were able to endure some of the worst conditions I’ve experienced … [Read more...] about Hawkettes cruise past Mason City, will host No. 1 Dowling Catholic on Tuesday

Hawkettes dominate Boone Invitational, capture overall crown with 143 points

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Kira Smith and the Ankeny girls' tennis team dominated the Boone Invitational on Friday. Smith won the No. 1 singles flight without losing a single game in three matches, and the Hawkettes easily captured the overall crown with 143 points. They won five of the six flights in the four-team tournament. "The results this year show both how much we've … [Read more...] about Hawkettes dominate Boone Invitational, capture overall crown with 143 points

‘We were excited to just play’: Hawkettes blank Fort Dodge in season opener

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The wait was worth it for the Ankeny girls' tennis team. The Hawkettes finally got to open their season on Monday, and they cruised to an 11-0 victory over visiting Fort Dodge in a CIML Iowa Conference matchup at the Prairie Ridge courts. "We were excited to just play a meet after two weeks of postponements," said Ankeny coach Steve Smith. Ankeny … [Read more...] about ‘We were excited to just play’: Hawkettes blank Fort Dodge in season opener

‘We’ll keep the same focus’: Hawkettes look to build on winning season

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A year ago, the Ankeny girls' tennis team laid the foundation for a bright future under first-year coach Steve Smith. The Hawkettes posted an 8-7 record, including a 3-2 mark in the CIML Iowa Conference. It was the program's first winning season since 2012. "Last year we focused on culture and process-oriented goals," said Smith. "So, we dialed in on … [Read more...] about ‘We’ll keep the same focus’: Hawkettes look to build on winning season

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

Hawkettes finish 2-1 at Ankeny Invite, improve overall record to 7-6

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The Ankeny girls' tennis team defeated two of its three opponents at the Ankeny Invitational on Friday. The Hawkettes opened the round-robin event with a 9-2 victory over Marshalltown. They defeated the Bobcats by the same score on April 29 at Marshalltown. Ankeny then followed with an 8-3 win over Southeast Polk before losing to Urbandale, 10-1, in … [Read more...] about Hawkettes finish 2-1 at Ankeny Invite, improve overall record to 7-6