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Jaguars drop 10-1 decision to Ames, fall to 2-2 overall

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Two days after posting a shutout against Des Moines North, the Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team nearly suffered the same fate as the Polar Bears. The Jaguars lost to visiting Ames, 10-1, in a CIML Central Conference dual meet on Thursday. The loss dropped their records to 0-2 in the league and 2-2 overall. Centennial's lone victory came at No. 4 … [Read more...] about Jaguars drop 10-1 decision to Ames, fall to 2-2 overall

Centennial girls sweep North, will host Ames on Thursday

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The Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team raised its record to 2-1 with an 11-0 victory at Des Moines North on Tuesday. The Jaguars won all 11 matches in straight sets. "Our varsity and JV won every match," said Centennial coach Ryan Petersen. "Our No. 3 player, Tayler Bloom, was out because of shoulder pain. But we moved the girls up (in the lineup), … [Read more...] about Centennial girls sweep North, will host Ames on Thursday

Jaguars edge Johnston for 2nd place at Oldham Invitational

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A never-say-die attitude helped the Ankeny Centennial girls' track team to a runner-up finish in the Craig Oldham Invitational on Tuesday at Johnston. Waukee easily won the meet for the fourth straight year, racking up 209 points. But Centennial and the host Dragons battled down to the wire for second place in the nine-team field. The Jaguars won the … [Read more...] about Jaguars edge Johnston for 2nd place at Oldham Invitational

Centennial girls fall to Dragons, will return to Johnston on Friday

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The Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team won't have to wait long to see Johnston again. The Jaguars dropped an 8-3 decision at Johnston in their CIML Central Conference opener on Thursday. They'll return to Johnston on Friday to compete in the Dragons' tournament. "The girls battled a tough team," said Centennial coach Ryan Petersen, whose squad fell … [Read more...] about Centennial girls fall to Dragons, will return to Johnston on Friday

Jaguars take care of business, blank Marshalltown in opener

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Ryan Petersen didn't have to sweat out his first match as the head coach of the Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team. The Jaguars dominated Tuesday's season-opening dual meet against visiting Marshalltown, rolling to an 11-0 victory at the Prairie Ridge courts. Only one of the matches was decided by a third-set super-tiebreaker. That came at No. 4 … [Read more...] about Jaguars take care of business, blank Marshalltown in opener

Jaguars look to continue their winning tradition under Petersen

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It's been a smooth transition thus far for the new head coach of the Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team. Ryan Petersen took over the program after Emily Phommachack resigned at the end of last season. Petersen had already been working with some of the players. "The girls have been great," said Petersen, who played tennis in high school at … [Read more...] about Jaguars look to continue their winning tradition under Petersen

Centennial hires Petersen to take over girls’ tennis program

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  Ryan Petersen has been named the head coach of the Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team. This will be the first coaching position for Petersen, who played tennis in high school at Denison. "My tennis coach--Aaron Ratliff--was also my calculus teacher," said Petersen. "I enjoyed both so much that I was inspired to pursue coaching tennis … [Read more...] about Centennial hires Petersen to take over girls’ tennis program

Rally falls short; Centennial doubles team earns 6th-place finish

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The Ankeny Centennial doubles team of Alyssa Lewton and Alli Gustafson nearly pulled off a miraculous comeback Thursday in the fifth-place match at the girls' Class 2A state tennis tournament in Iowa City. Dubuque Hempstead's Erin Connolly and Joyce Sun built a 6-4, 5-2 lead before Lewton and Gustafson rallied to win five consecutive games, tying the … [Read more...] about Rally falls short; Centennial doubles team earns 6th-place finish

Centennial’s Lewton misses commencement, teams up with Gustafson to earn top-8 finish

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Ankeny Centennial senior Alyssa Lewton didn't mind missing her commencement ceremony on Wednesday night. She was too busy playing tennis in Iowa City. Lewton and junior Alli Gustafson teamed up to win a pair of three-set consolation matches in the girls' Class 2A state tennis tournament at the Hawkeye Tennis Center. They rallied for a 3-6, 6-4, 1-0 (5) … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Lewton misses commencement, teams up with Gustafson to earn top-8 finish

Centennial doubles team draws top-seeded Iowa City West in opening round

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The Ankeny Centennial doubles team of Alyssa Lewton and Alli Gustafson received a tough draw in the opening round of the girls' Class 2A state tennis tournament. Lewton and Gustafson will play top-seeded Emma and Audrey Koch of Iowa City West on Wednesday at the Hawkeye Tennis Center in Iowa City. Emma Koch was part of the state championship doubles team … [Read more...] about Centennial doubles team draws top-seeded Iowa City West in opening round

Phommachack announces her resignation after Jaguars’ loss in regional final

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The Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team ended its season on Monday with a 5-0 loss at Urbandale in the final of a Class 2A regional team tournament. The Jaguars finished with an 8-6 record under coach Emily Phommachack, who told her players afterwards that she was resigning from her position. Phommachack and her husband are expecting their third baby in … [Read more...] about Phommachack announces her resignation after Jaguars’ loss in regional final

Jaguars to play for state team tennis berth on Monday

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Only one more win separates the Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team from its first trip to the Class 2A state team tournament. The Jaguars advanced to the regional final with a 5-2 victory over Council Bluffs Lewis Central in the semifinals on Saturday at Urbandale. A win by the No. 1 doubles team of Alyssa Lewton and Alli Gustafson secured the triumph, … [Read more...] about Jaguars to play for state team tennis berth on Monday

Centennial’s Lewton, Gustafson advance to state doubles tournament

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When Ankeny Centennial's Alyssa Lewton needed a pep talk on Wednesday, her doubles partner was there to provide one. Alli Gustafson helped Lewton snap out of a funk during the duo's semifinal match in a girls' Class 2A regional singles and doubles tennis tournament at Southeast Polk. They went on to earn a second-place finish, allowing them to advance to … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Lewton, Gustafson advance to state doubles tournament

Centennial girls raise mark to 6-5 with victory at Fort Dodge

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By posting a 9-2 victory at Fort Dodge on Tuesday, the Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team moved back above the .500 mark and finished the regular season at 6-5. The Jaguars won five of the six singles matches and four of the five doubles contests, all of them in straight sets. The Dodgers dropped to 1-9 overall. "As a team, we couldn't have ended on … [Read more...] about Centennial girls raise mark to 6-5 with victory at Fort Dodge

Vandeloo wins marathon super-tiebreaker, helps Jaguars to 10-1 victory

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On one of the warmest days of the spring, Ankeny Centennial's Olivia Vandeloo played one of the longest tennis matches of the year. Vandeloo helped the Jaguars to a 10-1 victory at Mason City on Monday by winning a marathon match at No. 5 singles. After losing the first set, the senior rallied for a three-set victory over the Mohawks' Eden … [Read more...] about Vandeloo wins marathon super-tiebreaker, helps Jaguars to 10-1 victory

Centennial girls ‘put up a fight’ in loss to Little Cyclones

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The Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team may have suffered an 11-0 loss to visiting Ames on Friday, but the final score was misleading according to Centennial coach Emily Phommachack. The Jaguars lost three super-tiebreakers and a few other close matches to Ames, whch remained unbeaten on the season. "It was a perfect night for the seniors," said … [Read more...] about Centennial girls ‘put up a fight’ in loss to Little Cyclones

Waukee girls edge Jaguars, 6-5, after Miller suffers ankle injury

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The Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team nearly overcame a 5-1 deficit before falling to visiting Waukee, 6-5, in a CIML Central Conference dual meet on Tuesday. The Jaguars won four of the five doubles matches to close the gap, but Waukee won the No. 2 doubles match to seal the victory. The Warriors improved to 3-1 in the conference and 5-4 overall, … [Read more...] about Waukee girls edge Jaguars, 6-5, after Miller suffers ankle injury

Jaguars adjust their lineup, roll to win over East

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Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis coach Emily Phommachack wanted to challenge her players. The Jaguars responded. With Alyssa Lewton--the team's No. 1 player--out of the lineup, Centennial still rolled to an 11-0 victory over visiting Des Moines East in a non-conference meet on Tuesday. "It was a great night to give players an opportunity to play a … [Read more...] about Jaguars adjust their lineup, roll to win over East