In the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by Coldwell Banker Mid-America, publisher Dan Holm celebrates the life of Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis coach Tami Lewton with Centennial Activities Director Nate Lingren, Centennial girls' tennis coach Alli Gustafson and junior Brayden Wellendorf--who was the Jaguars' No. 1 player this … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 265
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‘I’m sure she will be back’: Centennial’s Baca gains some state-meet experience
Talia Baca's third-place match in a girls' Class 2A regional tennis tournament earlier this month turned out to be for more than just pride. Baca's three-set victory over Emily Allen of Indianola allowed her to get into the state singles tournament on Friday when the district champion, Lexi Moen of Valley, had to withdraw due to sickness. "We found out … [Read more...] about ‘I’m sure she will be back’: Centennial’s Baca gains some state-meet experience
Jaguars beat Norwalk girls, then tumble to No. 3 Waukee NW in regional final
The Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis squad advanced to the final of a Class 2A regional team tournament on Tuesday before dropping a 5-0 decision to third-ranked Waukee Northwest, which hosted the meet. The Jaguars, who posted a 5-1 win over Norwalk in the semifinal round, ended the season with a 7-4 record. The Warriors finished 6-6. "Although today … [Read more...] about Jaguars beat Norwalk girls, then tumble to No. 3 Waukee NW in regional final
Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 259
In the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by Coldwell Banker Mid-America, publisher Dan Holm breaks down the girls' regional tennis tournaments with coaches Alli Gustafson of Ankeny Centennial and Steve Smith of Ankeny and previews the upcoming regional team tournaments. Coldwell Banker realtor Janae Griffith also makes an … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 259
Jaguars fall short in semifinals as Valley girls dominate regional tournament
A year ago, the Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team qualified all six of its players for the Class 2A state tournament. On Monday at Valley, the host Tigers accomplished the same feat and thus prevented Centennial from advancing any of its players to this year's tournament. Valley dominated the regional singles and doubles tournament, sweeping the top … [Read more...] about Jaguars fall short in semifinals as Valley girls dominate regional tournament