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Hawks, Jaguars keep substate hopes alive with victories in final conference meets

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It was do-or-die for both the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis teams on Thursday. Both squads needed victories in their final CIML Conference meets to have any hope of advancing to substate play in Class 2A, and the Hawks and Jaguars came through in the clutch. Ankeny posted a 6-5 win over visiting Urbandale on its Senior Night. The Hawks got … [Read more...] about Hawks, Jaguars keep substate hopes alive with victories in final conference meets

Johnston boys extend their winning streak to 7 with 11-0 victory over Centennial

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Despite a couple of close matches, the Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team dropped an 11-0 decision at Johnston on Tuesday. The victory was the seventh in a row for the Dragons, whose only loss came at Waukee Northwest on April 16. They finished 7-1 in the CIML Conference and improved to 8-1 overall, while Centennial's records fell to 1-6 and 3-7. “We … [Read more...] about Johnston boys extend their winning streak to 7 with 11-0 victory over Centennial

‘We had chances against Waukee’: Jags drop 8-3 decision on their Senior Night

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team was hoping to celebrate its Senior Night with a victory, but visiting Waukee had other ideas. The Warriors won four of the five doubles matches to defeat Centennial, 8-3, in a CIML Conference meet on Thursday. They improved to 4-2 in the league and 4-3 overall, while the Jaguars' records dropped to 1-5 and … [Read more...] about ‘We had chances against Waukee’: Jags drop 8-3 decision on their Senior Night

Dominant Wolves blank Centennial boys for 5th straight shutout against CIML foe

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The Waukee Northwest boys' tennis team continued its dominance of the CIML Conference on Monday. The Wolves cruised to an 11-0 triumph over visiting Ankeny Centennial for their fifth consecutive shutout against a league opponent. They are now 5-0 in the conference and 8-0 overall, while Centennial's records fell to 1-4 and 3-5. “They have a great team, … [Read more...] about Dominant Wolves blank Centennial boys for 5th straight shutout against CIML foe

Ankeny boys place 4th, Jaguars tie for 6th with DC-G at Dennis Hoefle Invitational

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The Ankeny boys' tennis squad earned a fourth-place finish in the Dennis Hoefle Invitational on Friday at the Prairie Ridge courts, while Ankeny Centennial tied for sixth in the eight-team field. Johnston won the tournament with 48 points, taking first in two of the four flights. Mason City placed second with 37 points, followed by Ames with 36. Ankeny … [Read more...] about Ankeny boys place 4th, Jaguars tie for 6th with DC-G at Dennis Hoefle Invitational

‘It’s one I’ll remember for a long time’: Jags outlast Ankeny boys for thrilling 6-5 win

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Perhaps no Jag-Hawk rivalry in recent years has been as tightly contested as the one in boys' tennis. The two squads battled down to the wire once again on Tuesday before Ankeny Centennial edged Ankeny, 6-5, at the Prairie Ridge courts. "Tonight was tennis at its best, and I couldn’t be more proud of the way our guys competed," said Centennial coach … [Read more...] about ‘It’s one I’ll remember for a long time’: Jags outlast Ankeny boys for thrilling 6-5 win

Centennial boys’ team blanks Scarlets in dominant fashion, raises its record to 2-1

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It was a dominant performance by the Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team. The Jaguars romped to an 11-0 victory over visiting Des Moines East in a non-conference meet on Friday. They won all 11 matches in straight sets, losing a total of just 20 games in the process. Centennial recorded a "double bagel" in five of the matches. "The guys came ready … [Read more...] about Centennial boys’ team blanks Scarlets in dominant fashion, raises its record to 2-1

‘There is a lot of fight in these guys’: Jaguars roll to 9-2 victory over Roosevelt

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It was a miserable day for tennis, but that didn't stop the Ankeny Centennial boys' team from earning its first win of the season. Overcoming temperatures in the low 40s, the Jaguars rolled to a 9-2 victory over visiting Des Moines Roosevelt in a non-conference meet on Monday. Both squads are now 1-1 on the season. "I’m incredibly proud of this team … [Read more...] about ‘There is a lot of fight in these guys’: Jaguars roll to 9-2 victory over Roosevelt

‘There’s a lot to be encouraged by’: Jags show promise in 7-4 loss at Norwalk

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team is already showing signs of improvement. After dropping a 9-2 decision to Norwalk a year ago, the Jaguars traveled to Norwalk on Tuesday for a rematch to open the 2026 season. The Warriors again prevailed, but their 7-4 victory in the non-conference meet was much closer than last year's matchup. "Norwalk is a … [Read more...] about ‘There’s a lot to be encouraged by’: Jags show promise in 7-4 loss at Norwalk

‘Our primary goal is growth’: Jaguars looking to elevate program to higher level

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team suffered through some growing pains last year in its first season under coach Grant Menadue. The inexperienced Jaguars struggled to a 1-11 record, including a 0-8 mark in the CIML Conference. They posted a 5-0 win over Des Moines North in a Class 2A substate quarterfinal for their only victory before ending the … [Read more...] about ‘Our primary goal is growth’: Jaguars looking to elevate program to higher level

Jaguars tumble at Johnston in substate semifinal, while Hawks fall at Linn-Mar

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The season ended on Saturday for both the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis teams. The Jaguars earned their first win under coach Grant Menadue before dropping a 5-0 decision at Johnston in a Class 2A substate semifinal. Centennial advanced to the semifinal round earlier with a 5-0 victory over Des Moines North. The Polar Bears finished with a … [Read more...] about Jaguars tumble at Johnston in substate semifinal, while Hawks fall at Linn-Mar

Hawks outlast Centennial boys at No. 2 doubles to secure 6-5 win in rivalry match

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(Story by Stephen McDaniel) With the score all knotted up at 5-5, the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis teams huddled around as Tuesday's dual meet came down to No. 2 doubles to decide which squad was going to come out of the rivalry matchup with its first win of the season. In the end, it was the Hawk tandem of sophomores Grady Schlosser and … [Read more...] about Hawks outlast Centennial boys at No. 2 doubles to secure 6-5 win in rivalry match

Centennial boys still seeking first victory after falling to Roughriders, Wolves

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The Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team is still searching for its first victory of the season. The Jaguars suffered an 11-0 loss to visiting Waukee Northwest in a CIML Conference meet on Tuesday. They dropped to 0-2 in the league and 0-4 overall under first-year coach Grant Menadue. "I'm proud of the way the guys fought against a really strong team," … [Read more...] about Centennial boys still seeking first victory after falling to Roughriders, Wolves

‘I’m very excited for the opportunity’: Menadue hired to coach Centennial boys

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A former Ankeny standout has been hired to take over the Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis program. Grant Menadue, a state doubles qualifier in 2013, will replace the late Tami Lewton--who passed away last June after a courageous five-month battle against cancer. Lewton coached the team for eight seasons. "Coach Lewton was a very special coach and person … [Read more...] about ‘I’m very excited for the opportunity’: Menadue hired to coach Centennial boys