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Peterson wins twice, but Jaguars suffer 9-2 loss to unbeaten Valley boys

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Despite some strong performances by Caleb Peterson, the Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team dropped a 9-2 decision at Valley in a non-conference meet on Friday. Peterson rolled to a 6-1, 6-2 victory over Cam Johnson in the No. 1 singles match. He then teamed up with Kellen Jones for a 6-1, 6-4 triumph over Johnson and Beck Sissel at No. 1 … [Read more...] about Peterson wins twice, but Jaguars suffer 9-2 loss to unbeaten Valley boys

Centennial boys’ tennis team opens season with 7-4 loss to Little Cyclones

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team opened its season on Monday with a 7-4 loss at Ames in a CIML Iowa Conference matchup. The Little Cyclones won four of the six singles matches and three of the five doubles contests. "We had a lot of guys playing in their first varsity meet ever, and some of our inexperience showed," said Centennial coach Tami … [Read more...] about Centennial boys’ tennis team opens season with 7-4 loss to Little Cyclones

Peterson, 3 other varsity regulars are back for Centennial boys’ tennis team

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Despite losing state runner-up Will Blevins to graduation, the Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team has a capable replacement to take over the squad's No. 1 spot. Junior Caleb Peterson posted a 15-2 record at the No. 2 singles position a year ago. He also teamed up with Nic Mackaman, who graduated as well, for a 12-4 mark in doubles, including a … [Read more...] about Peterson, 3 other varsity regulars are back for Centennial boys’ tennis team

Blevins, Guan knock off Dowling’s singles champions to win co-ed state title

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Ankeny Centennial seniors Will Blevins and Claudia Guan teamed up to win the co-ed state tennis championship on Tuesday at Ankeny. They played five matches over the course of 12 hours to capture the title. In the finals, Blevins and Guan posted a 6-3, 6-3 victory over Daniel Lu and Allison Szalay of Dowling Catholic, who were the boys' and girls' singles … [Read more...] about Blevins, Guan knock off Dowling’s singles champions to win co-ed state title

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Kellen Jones, Ankeny Centennial boys’ tennis

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Kellen Jones is a member of the Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team. He helped the Jaguars to a 9-5 dual-meet record this season. Jones posted a 6-6 mark in doubles. He teamed up with Jack Halverson for a fourth-place finish at No. 4 doubles in the Dennis Hoefle Invitational on April 23 at Ankeny. "Kellen was new to our team as a junior," said … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Kellen Jones, Ankeny Centennial boys’ tennis

‘I just kept fighting’: Blevins falls short in Class 2A title match despite valiant effort

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After playing four hours of grueling tennis on Saturday, Ankeny Centennial's Will Blevins sat down in a chair and reflected on the end of his glorious high school career. Blevins didn't reach his ultimate goal, but he nevertheless walked off the court as a winner--even if the scoreboard showed that he had lost. Putting up a valiant fight in the finals … [Read more...] about ‘I just kept fighting’: Blevins falls short in Class 2A title match despite valiant effort

Blevins earns runner-up finish at state; Jaguars’ duo places 6th in doubles

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Will Blevins left it all on the tennis court Saturday. So did his Ankeny Centennial teammates Nic Mackaman and Caleb Peterson. Blevins earned a second-place finish in singles at the boys' Class 2A state tournament in Cedar Rapids, while Mackaman and Peterson teamed up for a sixth-place finish in doubles. Both were the highest finishes in school … [Read more...] about Blevins earns runner-up finish at state; Jaguars’ duo places 6th in doubles

Blevins advances to Class 2A semifinals, while doubles team earns top-8 finish

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Ankeny Centennial's Will Blevins will have a chance on Saturday to avenge one of his three losses this season. He could potentially have a chance to avenge his other two singles defeats. The unseeded Blevins advanced to the semifinals of the boys' Class 2A state tennis tournament with a pair of lopsided victories on Friday at the University of Iowa's … [Read more...] about Blevins advances to Class 2A semifinals, while doubles team earns top-8 finish

‘I knew this would be a tough match’: Jaguars fall to Waukee in quarterfinals

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Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis coach Tami Lewton knew it wasn't going to be easy for her team to avenge a 9-2 loss at Waukee on April 27. She was right. The Warriors posted a 5-1 victory over Centennial in the quarterfinals of the Class 2A state team tournament on Saturday at Ankeny. The Jaguars finished the season with a 9-5 dual record. "I knew … [Read more...] about ‘I knew this would be a tough match’: Jaguars fall to Waukee in quarterfinals

Centennial boys top Urbandale, will host Waukee in Class 2A quarterfinals

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team has earned a rematch against Waukee. The Jaguars posted a 5-2 victory over visiting Urbandale in the final of a Class 2A substate team tournament on Friday. They advanced to the quarterfinals of the state team tournament and will host Waukee on Saturday at 11 a.m. Waukee, which rolled to a 5-0 win over Ames in … [Read more...] about Centennial boys top Urbandale, will host Waukee in Class 2A quarterfinals

Centennial doubles team wins district title, advances to state along with Blevins

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Ankeny Centennial's Will Blevins has qualified for the boys' state tennis tournament for the third time in his high school career. He'll be joined by teammates Caleb Peterson and Nic Mackaman. Blevins placed second in singles in a Class 2A district tournament on Wednesday at Ames, while Peterson and Mackaman teamed up to win the doubles title. The … [Read more...] about Centennial doubles team wins district title, advances to state along with Blevins

Blevins suffers his first loss, but Jaguars hold off Dowling for 6-5 victory

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Will Blevins and the Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team got another chance to see Dowling Catholic before Wednesday's Class 2A district tournament at Ames. Thursday's dual meet at Ankeny produced some mixed results. Blevins suffered his first loss of the year in singles, but then bounced back with a win in doubles as Centennial posted a 6-5 victory in … [Read more...] about Blevins suffers his first loss, but Jaguars hold off Dowling for 6-5 victory

Jaguars win trio of three-set matches to edge Mason City, 6-5, on Senior Night

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There was no margin for error on Tuesday as the Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team hosted Mason City on its Senior Night. The two squads went to a decisive third set in three of the 11 matches, and Centennial swept all three of them. That proved to be the difference as the Jaguars posted a 6-5 victory in the CIML Iowa Conference dual meet. "Senior … [Read more...] about Jaguars win trio of three-set matches to edge Mason City, 6-5, on Senior Night

Mackaman, Clark provide key victories in Jaguars’ 7-4 win at Ames

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Will Blevins and Caleb Peterson usually grab most of the headlines for the Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team. On Thursday, it was Nic Mackaman and Wesley Clark who provided the key victories for the Jaguars in a 7-4 win at Ames. Mackaman posted a 6-7, 7-5, 10-7 triumph over Tharun Raju at the No. 3 singles position, while Clark rallied for a 4-6, … [Read more...] about Mackaman, Clark provide key victories in Jaguars’ 7-4 win at Ames

‘It definitely helps for seeding at state’: Blevins knocks off Waukee’s Ecklund

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Ankeny Centennial's Will Blevins may have taken a big step toward a state tennis title on Tuesday at Waukee. Blevins posted a 6-2, 6-4 victory over Waukee's Will Ecklund in a matchup of two of the state's top players. Blevins placed fourth in the Class 2A singles tournament as a sophomore in 2019, while Ecklund was a part of the state championship doubles … [Read more...] about ‘It definitely helps for seeding at state’: Blevins knocks off Waukee’s Ecklund

Mackaman’s rally sparks Centennial boys to 6-5 victory over Roughriders

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Senior Nic Mackaman fought off several match points to win the No. 3 singles match on Tuesday, sparking the Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team to a 6-5 victory over visiting Des Moines Roosevelt. Mackaman rallied from a 9-4 deficit in the super-tiebreaker to defeat Alex Russell in three sets, 6-2, 2-6, 13-11. That win proved to be the difference as the … [Read more...] about Mackaman’s rally sparks Centennial boys to 6-5 victory over Roughriders

Jaguars drop 6-3 decision to Cedar Falls, then roll to 9-0 win over Bettendorf

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A long road trip to Bettendorf ended the same way it began for the Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team--with a .500 record. The Jaguars entered Saturday with a 2-2 record, and they returned home with a 3-3 mark. After dropping a 6-3 decision to Cedar Falls, Centennial bounced back with a 9-0 victory over Bettendorf. "It was a great day of team building … [Read more...] about Jaguars drop 6-3 decision to Cedar Falls, then roll to 9-0 win over Bettendorf