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Girls' Tennis

Centennial girls lose just 15 games while blanking Bobcats, 11-0

April 17, 2021 by Dan Holm

The Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team earned its first dual-meet victory in convincing fashion on Thursday. The fifth-ranked Jaguars routed visiting Marshalltown, 11-0, in their CIML Iowa Conference opener. They evened their overall record at 1-1. Centennial won all 11 matches in straight sets, five of them by scores of 6-0, 6-0. The Jaguars lost … [Read more...] about Centennial girls lose just 15 games while blanking Bobcats, 11-0

Jaguars earn runner-up finish at Johnston Invite behind Petersen, Gustafson

April 10, 2021 by Dan Holm

The Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team took second place in the Johnston Invitational on Friday. The tournament featured three of the top six teams in Class 2A. Top-ranked Dowling Catholic won the team title. The No. 6 Jaguars edged No. 4 Valley for the runner-up spot after losing to the Tigers, 6-5, in their season opener on Tuesday. Abbie Petersen … [Read more...] about Jaguars earn runner-up finish at Johnston Invite behind Petersen, Gustafson

No. 6 Centennial girls open their season with 6-5 loss at No. 4 Valley

April 7, 2021 by Dan Holm

Even in a loss, the Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team showed a glimpse of its potential on Tuesday. The sixth-ranked Jaguars opened their season with a 6-5 loss at No. 4 Valley. It was the team's first meet under new head coach Armando Espinosa. "It was a great match," Espinosa said. "We fought very hard." Centennial won four of the six singles … [Read more...] about No. 6 Centennial girls open their season with 6-5 loss at No. 4 Valley

Vortherms commits to Hawkeyes, will reunite with former Jaguar teammates

November 28, 2020 by Dan Holm

Kathryn Vortherms considers her teammates on the Ankeny Centennial girls' track squad part of her family. She was hoping to find a similar environment on the collegiate level, and she found it in Iowa City. Vortherms has committed to join the Iowa women's track and field program next year. She will be reunited with former Centennial teammates Emma … [Read more...] about Vortherms commits to Hawkeyes, will reunite with former Jaguar teammates

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Grace Nemmers, Centennial girls’ tennis

May 4, 2020 by Dan Holm

Senior Grace Nemmers was one of the top returning players on the Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team, which had its season cancelled last month due to the coronavirus. Nemmers helped the Jaguars to an 8-5 record in 2019. She posted a 6-6 mark at the No. 5 singles position and went 5-4 in doubles. Here is some inside info on Nemmers: You've had a … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Grace Nemmers, Centennial girls’ tennis

First-year coaches Varnum, Espinosa deal with devastation of lost season

May 1, 2020 by Dan Holm

Perhaps nobody was more excited to coach his team this spring than Ankeny boys' soccer coach Marcus Varnum. Unless it was Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis coach Armando Espinosa. Both Espinosa and Varnum were first-year head coaches who had their debut seasons wiped out by the coronavirus. Espinosa, the head tennis professional at Ames Fitness Center, … [Read more...] about First-year coaches Varnum, Espinosa deal with devastation of lost season

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Tayler Bloom, Centennial girls’ tennis

June 3, 2019 by Dan Holm

Senior Tayler Bloom helped the Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team to an 8-5 record this season. Bloom was one of the co-captains for the Jaguars. She qualified for last week's Class 2A state doubles tournament along with teammate Jordyn Gustafson. Here is some inside info on Bloom: Congratulations on an outstanding season. How did you feel about … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Tayler Bloom, Centennial girls’ tennis

Gustafson closes out her career in style with 5th-place finish at state

May 31, 2019 by Dan Holm

The trip home from Bettendorf was a pleasant one for Ankeny Centennial senior Alli Gustafson. Gustafson closed out her high school tennis career with a fifth-place finish in the girls' Class 2A state singles tournament. She went 4-1 in the two-day event, capped off by a pair of straight-set victories on Thursday. "I am super happy to have placed fifth … [Read more...] about Gustafson closes out her career in style with 5th-place finish at state

Gustafson shows patience, assures herself of top-8 finish in Class 2A tourney

May 30, 2019 by Dan Holm

After a long day of tennis, Ankeny Centennial's Alli Gustafson needed to show some patience in order to place among the top eight finishers in the girls' Class 2A state singles tournament at Bettendorf. Gustafson's opponent in a second-round consolation match, Ramya Subramaniam of Pleasant Valley, preferred to play longer points, keeping the ball in play … [Read more...] about Gustafson shows patience, assures herself of top-8 finish in Class 2A tourney

Jaguars fall to Johnston in regional final; S.E. Polk ousts Hawkettes

May 21, 2019 by Dan Holm

Both the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis squads were eliminated from regional team competition on Monday. The Jaguars posted a 5-2 victory over Waukee in a Class 2A regional semifinal at Johnston before falling to the host Dragons, 5-1, in the final. They finished the season with an 8-5 record. "We played competitive matches," said … [Read more...] about Jaguars fall to Johnston in regional final; S.E. Polk ousts Hawkettes

Gustafson sisters, Bloom earn trips to state tennis tournament

May 16, 2019 by Dan Holm

Ankeny Centennial's Alli Gustafson made the difficult decision to not play doubles with her sister, Jordyn, during a girls' Class 2A regional tennis tournament on Wednesday at Johnston. It turned out to be a good move for both of them. While Alli qualified for the state tournament for the second straight year by placing second in singles, Jordyn teamed … [Read more...] about Gustafson sisters, Bloom earn trips to state tennis tournament

Jaguars drop 7-4 decision at Urbandale in regular-season finale

May 8, 2019 by Dan Holm

The Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team closed out the regular season on Tuesday with a 7-4 loss at Urbandale in a CIML Central Conference dual meet. The Jaguars won a pair of matches in singles and two more in doubles, but it wasn't enough. They finished 1-4 in the conference and dropped to 7-4 overall, while Urbandale improved its records to 2-3 and … [Read more...] about Jaguars drop 7-4 decision at Urbandale in regular-season finale

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Meredith King, Centennial girls’ tennis

May 8, 2019 by Dan Holm

Meredith King is a member of the Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team. Centennial coach Ryan Petersen called King a valuable player for the Jaguars. ​"Meredith always is a hard worker and always has a positive attitude," he said. "She is a good senior leader in her practice group and is always up for hitting with anyone. She's had a great season and … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Meredith King, Centennial girls’ tennis

Centennial girls post 8-3 victory over Mason City

May 3, 2019 by Dan Holm

The Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team raised its overall record to 7-3 with an 8-3 victory over visiting Mason City on Thursday. The Jaguars won five of the six singles matches. They added three more wins in doubles. Mason City dropped to 5-5 on the season. Here are the match-by-match results: Centennial 8, Mason City 3 Singles--A. … [Read more...] about Centennial girls post 8-3 victory over Mason City

On Pink Out Night, Centennial girls romp to 11-0 victory over Hawkettes

April 30, 2019 by Dan Holm

Although the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis teams battled each other on the courts Monday, the two squads came together for a common cause. It was the annual Pink Out Night at the Prairie Ridge courts, where a fundraiser was held for the fight against cancer. "It was a perfect day for tennis," said Centennial coach Ryan Petersen. "My … [Read more...] about On Pink Out Night, Centennial girls romp to 11-0 victory over Hawkettes

Centennial girls rout East, will play Ankeny on Thursday

April 25, 2019 by Dan Holm

The Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team posted its third shutout of the season on Tuesday. The Jaguars rolled to an 11-0 victory at Des Moines East to raise their record to 5-3. The Scarlets dropped to 1-7 with their sixth straight loss. Centennial won all 11 matches in straight sets. The Jaguars lost only seven total games in singles and nine games … [Read more...] about Centennial girls rout East, will play Ankeny on Thursday

Bockart, Schultz team up for rare doubles victory against Dowling Catholic girls

April 19, 2019 by Dan Holm

Ankeny Centennial's Callie Bockart and Shelby Schultz accomplished something on Thursday that no other doubles team has been able to do this season against the Dowling Catholic girls' tennis team. Bockart and Schultz teamed up for a 0-6, 7-5, 14-12 victory in the No. 5 doubles match against the visiting Maroons at the Prairie Ridge courts. It was … [Read more...] about Bockart, Schultz team up for rare doubles victory against Dowling Catholic girls

Jaguars win last four matches to complete 7-4 victory over Waukee

April 17, 2019 by Dan Holm

A strong finish allowed the Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team to defeat visiting Waukee, 7-4, on Tuesday at the Prairie Ridge courts. The Jaguars trailed, 4-3, before sweeping the last four doubles matches. They lifted their overall record to 4-2. "The girls played great against a tough Waukee team," said Centennial coach Ryan Petersen. "Our … [Read more...] about Jaguars win last four matches to complete 7-4 victory over Waukee

Centennial girls romp past Boone, raise their record to 3-2

April 16, 2019 by Dan Holm

The Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team took advantage of Monday's beautiful weather. The Jaguars rolled to a 10-1 victory over visiting Boone in a non-conference meet at the Prairie Ridge courts. They raised their overall record to 3-2. "Our performances were solid throughout the lineup," said Centennial coach Ryan Petersen. All 10 of Centennial's … [Read more...] about Centennial girls romp past Boone, raise their record to 3-2

Revive Clinic and Spa Preps of the Week: Alli Gustafson and Karly Weber, girls’ tennis

April 15, 2019 by Dan Holm

Seniors Alli Gustafson and Karly Weber are the No. 1 players for the Ankeny Centennial and Ankeny girls' tennis teams, respectively. Gustafson has led the Jaguars to a 2-2 record. She also helped her team to a fifth-place finish at the Johnston Invitational on April 5. Weber has led the Hawkettes to a 1-2 mark. She placed second in No. 1 singles at the … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Preps of the Week: Alli Gustafson and Karly Weber, girls’ tennis

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