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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

Centennial’s Blevins earns 4th-place finish in Class 2A singles tournament

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Ankeny Centennial's Will Blevins finally ran out of gas on Saturday at the boys' state tennis tournament in Cedar Rapids. After playing two consecutive grueling three-set matches, Blevins dropped a 6-3, 7-5 decision to Luke VanDonslear of Linn-Mar (Marion) in the third-place match of the Class 2A singles tournament. By placing fourth, the sophomore … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Blevins earns 4th-place finish in Class 2A singles tournament

Blevins wins four-hour match to reach semifinals of Class 2A singles tourney

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After winning a boys' district tennis title on May 10, Ankeny Centennial's Will Blevins said he thought he was capable of beating anyone on any given day. On Friday, the sophomore proved that he was right. Blevins outlasted third-seeded Sam Shin of Iowa City West, 5-7, 7-5, 6-2, in the quarterfinals of the Class 2A state singles tournament in Cedar … [Read more...] about Blevins wins four-hour match to reach semifinals of Class 2A singles tourney

‘We are going to the final four!’: Jaguars advance to state team tourney

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team earned the right to play for the Class 2A state team title on its home courts by winning a pair of thrilling matches on Friday at Dowling Catholic. The sixth-ranked Jaguars posted a 5-4 victory over No. 4 Cedar Rapids Washington in the substate final, then followed with another 5-4 win over No. 8 Ames in a state … [Read more...] about ‘We are going to the final four!’: Jaguars advance to state team tourney

Centennial boys advance 3 players to state tennis tournament

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For the second year in a row, the Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team has qualified three players for the Class 2A state tournament later this month in Cedar Rapids. Sophomore Will Blevins won a district singles title on Friday at Ankeny, while teammates Samson Densmore and Ryan Lofgren combined to win the doubles crown. The Jaguars edged Dowling Catholic … [Read more...] about Centennial boys advance 3 players to state tennis tournament

Seniors lead the way as Centennial boys clinch outright conference crown

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Relying heavily on its seniors, the Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team clinched the outright CIML Central Conference title with a 9-2 victory over visiting Urbandale on Friday. The Jaguars finished 5-0 in the conference and improved to 11-1 overall. Urbandale's records dropped to 0-4 and 2-8. "It was Senior Night, and we played a senior-heavy lineup," … [Read more...] about Seniors lead the way as Centennial boys clinch outright conference crown

Jaguars roll past Mason City, set school record for most wins in a season

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team set a school record for most wins in a season on Thursday. The Jaguars posted a 10-1 victory at Mason City to improve to 10-1 on the season. The previous record of nine wins was set in 2016 and equaled last year. "Mason City has a pretty strong 1 and 2 (singles players) and 1 doubles team, but Will (Blevins) and … [Read more...] about Jaguars roll past Mason City, set school record for most wins in a season

Jaguars top Ankeny boys, clinch share of Central Conference crown

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team continued its winning ways on Monday. This time, it came at the expense of its crosstown rival. The Jaguars clinched at least a share of the CIML Central Conference title with a 10-1 victory over Ankeny. They improved to 4-0 in the league and 9-1 overall, while the Hawks' records dropped to 1-3 and 2-7. "It … [Read more...] about Jaguars top Ankeny boys, clinch share of Central Conference crown

Centennial boys use 15 different players in 10-1 win over Scarlets

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Tuesday was an enjoyable night for the Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team. The sixth-ranked Jaguars used 15 different varsity players during a dual meet against visiting Des Moines East. It was an almost all-senior lineup for Centennial, which rolled to a 10-1 victory. "We have quite a few seniors that are just below our varsity lineup, and this gave … [Read more...] about Centennial boys use 15 different players in 10-1 win over Scarlets

Jaguars overcome adversity, knock off top-10 foes Bettendorf, Cedar Falls

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A grueling week for the Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team ended on a positive note Saturday with a pair of victories at the Prairie Ridge courts. After splitting two dual meets on the road earlier in the week and placing fourth in the Dennis Hoefle Invitational on Friday, the sixth-ranked Jaguars played host to a quadrangular meet that featured three … [Read more...] about Jaguars overcome adversity, knock off top-10 foes Bettendorf, Cedar Falls

Jaguars finish 4th at Hoefle Invitational; Hawks tie for 6th place

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The weather was perfect Friday for the annual Dennis Hoefle Invitational at the Prairie Ridge tennis courts. First-year Ankeny boys' tennis coach Steve Smith relished the chance to coach in the tournament for the first time. "I am grateful for the opportunity to continue to host a tournament named in honor of Coach Hoefle, who was a mentor and friend … [Read more...] about Jaguars finish 4th at Hoefle Invitational; Hawks tie for 6th place

Centennial boys rebound from loss with 7-4 victory at Dowling Catholic

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team bounced back from its first loss of the season with a 7-4 victory at Dowling Catholic on Thursday. The Jaguars, who dropped a 10-1 decision at Waukee on Tuesday, won four of the five doubles matches to seal the win. They improved their records to 3-0 in the CIML Central Conference and 5-1 overall. "We came out of … [Read more...] about Centennial boys rebound from loss with 7-4 victory at Dowling Catholic

Waukee boys top Jaguars in battle of undefeated teams

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team will have to wait a little longer to get some revenge against Waukee. The sixth-ranked Jaguars dropped a 10-1 decision at No. 4 Waukee in a battle of undefeated teams on Tuesday. The final score was misleading--seven of the 11 matches went to a decisive third set, and the Warriors won six of them. "Waukee has … [Read more...] about Waukee boys top Jaguars in battle of undefeated teams

Blevins falls to defending state champ, but Jaguars roll to 8-3 win over Ames

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Tami Lewton is looking forward to the day when her Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team is completely healthy. The Jaguars were without two of their varsity players on Tuesday, but it still didn't matter. They rolled to an 8-3 victory over visiting Ames to remain unbeaten on the season. The CIML Central Conference dual meet was moved up from Thursday … [Read more...] about Blevins falls to defending state champ, but Jaguars roll to 8-3 win over Ames

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Nic Mackaman, Ankeny Centennial boys’ tennis

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Sophomore Nic Mackaman is a member of the Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team. Mackaman has helped the sixth-ranked Jaguars to a 4-0 record. He currently boasts a 2-1 mark in singles and is a combined 4-0 in doubles. "Nic has done a nice job at the No. 7 spot for us," said Centennial coach Tami Lewton. "That is a hard position because you are just out … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Nic Mackaman, Ankeny Centennial boys’ tennis

No. 6 Jaguars stay unbeaten with 10-1 win over Johnston

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team remained unbeaten with a 10-1 victory over visiting Johnston in its CIML Central Conference opener on Thursday. The Jaguars, who are ranked sixth in Class 2A by the Iowa Tennis Coaches Association, raised their overall mark to 3-0. "It was a super cold windy day, but the guys really fought hard and continued on … [Read more...] about No. 6 Jaguars stay unbeaten with 10-1 win over Johnston