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
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Centennial’s Lewton, Gustafson advance to state doubles tournament
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
Valley girls hand depleted Jaguars their first loss
The Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team was not at full strength for Thursday's CIML Central Conference dual meet at Valley. The Jaguars played without three varsity regulars and suffered an 8-3 loss. "Being down three varsity players makes a huge difference in a meet against a competitive team like Valley," said Centennial coach Emily Phommachack. … [Read more...] about Valley girls hand depleted Jaguars their first loss
Coach ‘pleasantly impressed’ by Centennial girls’ win over Roughriders
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