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Ex-Jaguar Lewton earns 2nd straight ARC women’s doubles crown

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Former Ankeny Centennial tennis standout Alyssa Lewton is now a two-time American Rivers Conference doubles champion. The Central College player teamed up with fellow senior Maddie Hartley of Clarinda to win the A-Flight women's doubles at the conference individual championships on Saturday at Sioux City. It was a repeat title for Lewton, who combined … [Read more...] about Ex-Jaguar Lewton earns 2nd straight ARC women’s doubles crown

Ankeny Fanatic announces its all-time Ankeny girls’ tennis team

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Some of the best girls' tennis teams in Ankeny High School history could have been even better. Back in the late 1970s and early 1980s, when the Hawkettes reeled off 20 consecutive dual-meet victories under coach Dirk Baker, one of the best players in the school at that time was Karlin Hayes. "Karlin was a top 100 player in the 14s, but she never … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic announces its all-time Ankeny girls’ tennis team

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 ‘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

Centennial girls top Hawkettes while raising more than $500 for ACS

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While Ankeny's crosstown rivals battled on the tennis court Thursday, the two schools also managed to raise some money for the American Cancer Society. It was the annual Pink Out event at the Prairie Ridge courts, where the Ankeny Centennial girls' team rolled to an 11-0 victory over Ankeny. "Centennial's a tough team, but the main thing is that we had … [Read more...] about Centennial girls top Hawkettes while raising more than $500 for ACS

Coach ‘pleasantly impressed’ by Centennial girls’ win over Roughriders

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The Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team raised its overall record to 2-0 with a 10-1 victory over visiting Des Moines Roosevelt in a non-conference meet on Tuesday. The Jaguars won five of the six singles matches, then swept the five doubles contests. All 10 of Centennial's wins came in straight sets. "I was pleasantly impressed with the play of our … [Read more...] about Coach ‘pleasantly impressed’ by Centennial girls’ win over Roughriders

Revive Clinic and Spa Preps of the Week: Alexis Legg (Ankeny) and Alyssa Lewton (Centennial), girls’ tennis

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Seniors Alexis Legg of Ankeny and Alyssa Lewton of Ankeny Centennial are the top returning players this season for their respective girls' tennis teams. Lewton helped the Jaguars to a 10-1 victory over Southeast Polk in their season opener on Thursday. Legg and the Hawkettes, meanwhile, dropped an 11-0 decision to Ames. Here is some inside info on the … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Preps of the Week: Alexis Legg (Ankeny) and Alyssa Lewton (Centennial), girls’ tennis

Jaguars return 5 varsity regulars, led by state placewinner Lewton

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Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis coach Emily Phommachack won't have any trouble filling the positions in her varsity lineup. Determining which girls to put in which spots, however, is going to be a challenging task. "As of Friday, I officially have 102 players out for the team--the most I've had in my 13 years of coaching," said Phommachack. "My goal … [Read more...] about Jaguars return 5 varsity regulars, led by state placewinner Lewton