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Centennial boys’ tennis team wins 5 super-tiebreakers en route to 11-0 victory

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Even without one of its top players, the Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team still rolled to an 11-0 victory at Marshalltown on Tuesday. The Jaguars played without junior Ryan Lofgren, their No. 2 singles player. "Ryan had a school conflict," said Centennial coach Tami Lewton, whose team improved its record to 2-0. "We were able to sweep them, but it … [Read more...] about Centennial boys’ tennis team wins 5 super-tiebreakers en route to 11-0 victory

Jaguars roll to 11-0 victory at Norwalk in their season opener

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Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis coach Tami Lewton wasn't sure if her team was ready for Tuesday's season opener at Norwalk. The Jaguars showed that they were. Centennial won all 11 matches in straight sets and rolled to an 11-0 victory over the Warriors. "It is a big adjustment to go from indoor training to outside playing," said Lewton. "We have … [Read more...] about Jaguars roll to 11-0 victory at Norwalk in their season opener

Centennial boys’ tennis team returns 7 of its top 10 players

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When the Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team opens its season on Tuesday at Norwalk, the Jaguars will be able to put an experienced lineup on the courts. Centennial returns seven of the top 10 players from last year's squad that posted a 9-3 record. "We are hoping and planning on a great season," said Centennial coach Tami Lewton. "We lost our No. 2 … [Read more...] about Centennial boys’ tennis team returns 7 of its top 10 players

Centennial’s Cole to play tennis at Grand View University

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James Cole wasn't ready to stop playing competitive tennis. Now, he won't have to. The Ankeny Centennial senior has committed to play for Grand View University next year. He picked the Vikings after visiting several other schools. "It was a tough decision," Cole said. "I visited some colleges and all of them seemed alike. Most were bigger schools … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Cole to play tennis at Grand View University

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Zach Petersen, Ankeny Centennial boys’ tennis

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Zach Petersen of the Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team is the Ankeny Fanatic Sub of the Week sponsored by Blimpie. Petersen helped the Jaguars to a 9-3 record this season. "Zach was trading out with Matt Tressel and Joel Unick for the No. 6 singles spot and won the position after many challenge matches to play sixth singles for the last two weeks … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Zach Petersen, Ankeny Centennial boys’ tennis

Blevins places 5th at state, while Centennial doubles team finishes 8th

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The heat didn't seem to bother Ankeny Centennial's Will Blevins at the boys' state tennis tournament on Saturday. With temperatures soaring into the 90s, Blevins won a pair of three-set matches at the Veterans Memorial Tennis Center in Cedar Rapids to earn a fifth-place finish in the Class 2A singles division. It's the best performance ever in … [Read more...] about Blevins places 5th at state, while Centennial doubles team finishes 8th

Centennial doubles team stays alive with incredible rally against Pleasant Valley

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The Ankeny Centennial doubles team of Sam Marold and Ryan Lofgren faced the prospect of elimination during the boys' state tennis tournament on Friday at Cedar Rapids. Clearly, it was "Jammy Time." That's how Marold described the duo's improbable comeback from a 0-6, 2-5 deficit to beat Pleasant Valley's Muneeb Nadeem and Nathan Wong in a Class 2A … [Read more...] about Centennial doubles team stays alive with incredible rally against Pleasant Valley

Blevins pushes No. 1 seed in quarterfinals, earns top-8 finish

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In order to become a state placewinner, Ankeny Centennial freshman Will Blevins needed to beat a familiar foe on Friday at the boys' state tennis tournament in Cedar Rapids. Blevins rolled to a 6-3, 6-2 victory over Waukee's Noah Burmeister in a Class 2A second-round consolation match, defeating his CIML rival for the third time this season. "I was … [Read more...] about Blevins pushes No. 1 seed in quarterfinals, earns top-8 finish

Centennial boys fall to Waukee in Class 2A quarterfinals

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team got three-set victories from Will Blevins and Joel Unick, but it wasn't enough as the Jaguars dropped a 5-3 decision to Waukee in the quarterfinals of the Class 2A state team tournament on Saturday. Waukee took a 4-2 lead out of singles, then sealed the victory by winning the No. 2 doubles match. The Jaguars … [Read more...] about Centennial boys fall to Waukee in Class 2A quarterfinals

Jaguars sweep Johnston, will play Waukee in opening round at state

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team advanced to the state team tournament with a 5-0 victory over Johnston in a Class 2A substate final on Friday. The Jaguars (9-2) will play Waukee (9-3) in the opening round of the state tournament on Saturday. They will be looking to avenge a 7-4 loss at Waukee on May 1. "I'm super proud of our guys that they … [Read more...] about Jaguars sweep Johnston, will play Waukee in opening round at state

Jaguars capture district crown, advance 3 players to state tourney

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Ankeny Centennial's Sam Marold finally made it to the boys' state tennis tournament in his senior season. Teammate Will Blevins is only a freshman, but he qualified, too. Both players were pretty happy about it. Blevins captured the singles championship in a Class 2A district tournament on Wednesday at Dowling Catholic, while Marold teamed up with … [Read more...] about Jaguars capture district crown, advance 3 players to state tourney

Jaguars roll past Fort Dodge in tune-up for district tournament

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team tuned up for Wednesday's district tournament with an 11-0 victory over visiting Fort Dodge on Tuesday. The Jaguars finished the regular season with an 8-2 record. It was Senior Night for Centennial, which will play in a Class 2A district tournament on Wednesday at Dowling Catholic. "Sam Marold, Matt Tressel, … [Read more...] about Jaguars roll past Fort Dodge in tune-up for district tournament

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Sam Marold, Ankeny Centennial boys’ tennis

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Senior Sam Marold has helped the Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team to a 7-2 record, including a 3-2 mark in the CIML Central Conference. Marold has compiled an 8-1 record at No. 2 singles for the Jaguars. He has also teamed up with Ryan Lofgren for a 7-5 mark at No. 1 doubles. Here is some inside info on Marold: How is the season going thus … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Sam Marold, Ankeny Centennial boys’ tennis

Warriors top Centennial boys for 2nd-place finish in conference

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team lost for only the second time this season on Tuesday, dropping a 7-4 decision at Waukee in a battle for second place in the CIML Central Conference. The Warriors won four of the six singles matches and three of the five doubles contests. They finished 4-1 in the conference and improved to 8-3 overall, while the … [Read more...] about Warriors top Centennial boys for 2nd-place finish in conference

Jaguars win No. 5 doubles match, outlast Ames for 6-5 victory

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team played by far its closest dual meet of the season on Friday. After splitting the six singles matches, the 10th-ranked Jaguars won three of the five doubles contests to post a 6-5 victory at No. 9 Ames. They improved to 3-1 in the CIML Central Conference and 7-1 overall, while the Little Cyclones' records dropped to … [Read more...] about Jaguars win No. 5 doubles match, outlast Ames for 6-5 victory

Centennial boys place 2nd at Hoefle Invite; Ankeny finishes 7th

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team proved on Friday that it can play with some of the state's best squads. The Jaguars placed second among eight teams in the Dennis Hoefle Invitational at Ankeny. They finished with 58 points, more than twice as many as last season. Valley won the tournament for the third straight year, racking up 75 points. The … [Read more...] about Centennial boys place 2nd at Hoefle Invite; Ankeny finishes 7th

Jaguars roll past Ankeny boys, avenge last year’s loss

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Ankeny boys' tennis coach Randy Daniels knew that it would be difficult for his team to duplicate last year's victory over Ankeny Centennial. He was right. The Jaguars won all but the No. 6 singles match and cruised to a 10-1 win over Ankeny on Thursday at the Prairie Ridge courts. "I knew they were going to be tough," Daniels said. "I've known a … [Read more...] about Jaguars roll past Ankeny boys, avenge last year’s loss

Centennial boys cruise past Mohawks, match last year’s win total

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It only took five dual meets for the Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team to match its win total from last year. The Jaguars rolled to a 10-1 victory over visiting Mason City on Tuesday to raise their record to 4-1. They finished with a 4-7 mark a year ago. "After losing to Mason City 10-1 last year, we turned the tables on them," said Centennial coach … [Read more...] about Centennial boys cruise past Mohawks, match last year’s win total

Centennial boys waste no time en route to 11-0 victory

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As the weather conditions quickly deteriorated on Friday afternoon, the Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis players wanted to get off the court as soon as possible. The Jaguars accomplished their goal by rolling to an 11-0 victory over visiting Urbandale in a non-conference meet. They won all 11 matches in straight sets while improving their record to 3-1 on … [Read more...] about Centennial boys waste no time en route to 11-0 victory