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‘I loved the team unity’: Centennial’s Blevins commits to play for Bulldogs

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An opportunity to play in front of the Drake tennis coaches has paid off for Ankeny Centennial standout Will Blevins. The senior has committed to play for the Bulldogs. "I'm so excited!" Blevins said. "Earlier in the fall I had been playing many ITA tournaments held by Drake in Des Moines. This gave me the opportunity to showcase my talents against … [Read more...] about ‘I loved the team unity’: Centennial’s Blevins commits to play for Bulldogs

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Samson Densmore, Centennial tennis

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Senior Samson Densmore was a member of the Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team. He helped the Jaguars reach the Class 2A semifinals of the state team tournament last year. Densmore also qualified for the state doubles tournament along with teammate Ryan Lofgren. He compiled an 8-3 record in singles and went 13-6 in doubles, including 11-5 while playing … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Samson Densmore, Centennial tennis

Former Centennial coach helps Iowa City West to its 6th title in 8 years

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Collin Daniels was one of the youngest head coaches in the state when he took over the fledgling Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis program in 2013. Now, six years and two jobs later, Daniels has been a part of two state championship teams. On Tuesday, Daniels faced both of his former schools while helping Iowa City West to the boys' Class 2A crown for the … [Read more...] about Former Centennial coach helps Iowa City West to its 6th title in 8 years

Jaguars fall to eventual champs, finish 4th in 2A state team tourney

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The most successful boys' tennis season in Ankeny Centennial school history ended on Tuesday with a fourth-place finish in the Class 2A state team tournament at the Life Time Athletic Club in Urbandale. The Jaguars lost to eventual champion Iowa City West, 5-0, in the semifinals. They then dropped a 5-1 decision to Waukee in the third-place match. "I'm … [Read more...] about Jaguars fall to eventual champs, finish 4th in 2A state team tourney