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‘What a great night to be a Hawk!’: Ankeny girls beat S.E. Polk for their first CIML win

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A strong performance in doubles allowed the Ankeny girls' tennis team to post a 7-4 victory over visiting Southeast Polk on Thursday at the Prairie Ridge courts. After the two teams split the six singles matches, the Hawkettes won four of the five doubles matches to earn their first win in CIML Conference play. They are now 1-4 in the league and 2-6 … [Read more...] about ‘What a great night to be a Hawk!’: Ankeny girls beat S.E. Polk for their first CIML win

North earns first victory at No. 1 singles in Ankeny girls’ 10-1 loss at Waukee

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Senior Olivia North earned her first victory at No. 1 singles for the Ankeny girls' tennis team on Tuesday, but the Hawkettes dropped a 10-1 decision at Waukee in a CIML Conference meet. North posted a 6-4, 1-6, 1-0 victory over Miku Mizushima. "Liv battled in the heat and had great shot selection to get her first win in three sets," said Ankeny coach … [Read more...] about North earns first victory at No. 1 singles in Ankeny girls’ 10-1 loss at Waukee

‘Every player in the lineup stepped up’: Jaguars avenge April loss to Ankeny girls

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Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis coach Alli Gustafson wanted her players to commit to every point during Thursday's meet against crosstown rival Ankeny. The Jaguars took their coach's message to heart. Centennial turned in a dominating performance at the Prairie Ridge courts, sweeping all 11 matches to post an 11-0 victory over the Hawkettes. The win … [Read more...] about ‘Every player in the lineup stepped up’: Jaguars avenge April loss to Ankeny girls

Ankeny girls’ 11-0 loss at Valley ‘gave us a lot of little wins’ in fall season opener

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The schedule didn't allow the Ankeny girls' tennis team to ease into its first fall season. The Hawkettes traveled to Valley on Tuesday to face one of the state's top teams. The Tigers had already defeated their first three opponents by a combined 26-3 margin. The task proved to be as difficult as expected. Valley posted an 11-0 victory in the CIML … [Read more...] about Ankeny girls’ 11-0 loss at Valley ‘gave us a lot of little wins’ in fall season opener

‘We want to compete hard every match’: Hawkettes begin new era under Owens

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The Ankeny girls' tennis team hasn't skipped a beat under new head coach Katie Owens. Owens previously coached the program from 2014-20 before taking some time off to raise her family. "I’m really enjoying being back in the coaching role," said Owens. "It’s been refreshing to work with this group--they’ve shown a lot of enthusiasm and hard work, and … [Read more...] about ‘We want to compete hard every match’: Hawkettes begin new era under Owens

Former Ankeny girls’ tennis coach Owens returns to take over Hawkettes’ program

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The new head coach of the Ankeny girls' tennis team already knows her way around the Prairie Ridge tennis courts. Katie Owens has been hired to replace Steve Smith, who stepped down at the end of the season. She previously coached the Hawkettes from 2014-20, although her final year was interrupted by COVID-19. "I'm back," said Owens. "I'm so … [Read more...] about Former Ankeny girls’ tennis coach Owens returns to take over Hawkettes’ program

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Megan Sommerfeld, Ankeny girls’ tennis

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Senior Megan Sommerfeld is the No. 1 player for the Ankeny girls' tennis team. She has helped the Hawkettes to a 2-1 record. Sommerfeld has posted a 2-1 mark in singles. She has also teamed up with Abby Johnson for a 4-2 record at No. 1 doubles. Here is some inside info on Sommerfeld: How is the season going thus far? I feel like the season has … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Megan Sommerfeld, Ankeny girls’ tennis

Ankeny boys’ tennis coach Smith to replace girls’ coach Owens

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The timing was just right for Ankeny girls' tennis coach Katie Owens to step down from her position. It was also the perfect time for Ankeny boys' coach Steve Smith to replace her. Smith has been named the successor to Owens, who coached the Hawkettes from 2014-20. He will now get an opportunity to coach his daughter, Kira, who is currently an eighth … [Read more...] about Ankeny boys’ tennis coach Smith to replace girls’ coach Owens

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Reilly Johnson, Ankeny girls’ tennis

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Senior Reilly Johnson helped the Ankeny girls' tennis team to a 6-9 record in 2019. She was the team's No. 4 or 5 player most of the season. Johnson was also a member of the Ankeny volleyball team, helping the Hawkettes to a 37-6 mark last fall. She racked up 127 kills, 34 blocks and 41 digs. Here is some inside info on Johnson: Even though your … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Reilly Johnson, Ankeny girls’ tennis

Ankeny girls improve to 5-8 with wins over Marshalltown, Roosevelt

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A long week for the Ankeny girls' tennis team ended on a high note. The Hawkettes hosted a quadrangular meet on Friday and defeated two of their three opponents. After posting 7-4 victories over Marshalltown and Des Moines Roosevelt, Ankeny dropped a 10-1 decision to Urbandale. The Hawkettes avenged an earlier 8-3 loss at Marshalltown on April 23. They … [Read more...] about Ankeny girls improve to 5-8 with wins over Marshalltown, Roosevelt

On Pink Out Night, Centennial girls romp to 11-0 victory over Hawkettes

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Although the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis teams battled each other on the courts Monday, the two squads came together for a common cause. It was the annual Pink Out Night at the Prairie Ridge courts, where a fundraiser was held for the fight against cancer. "It was a perfect day for tennis," said Centennial coach Ryan Petersen. "My … [Read more...] about On Pink Out Night, Centennial girls romp to 11-0 victory over Hawkettes

Hawkettes drop 8-3 decision at Marshalltown in hard-fought battle

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The final score didn't tell the whole story of the Ankeny girls' tennis team's 8-3 loss at Marshalltown on Tuesday. The Bobcats raised their record to 6-2, but the win didn't come easily. All five of the doubles matches went to a decisive third set, with Ankeny winning two of them. "It was an awesome night," said Ankeny coach Katie Owens, whose team … [Read more...] about Hawkettes drop 8-3 decision at Marshalltown in hard-fought battle

Hawkettes win some ‘awesome matches’ en route to 6-5 victory over Roosevelt

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The Ankeny girls' tennis team won three of the five doubles matches to edge visiting Des Moines Roosevelt, 6-5, in a non-conference meet on Tuesday. The win improved the Hawkettes' overall record to 2-3. Roosevelt dropped to 3-2. "There were some awesome matches," said Ankeny coach Katie Owens. "We really battled the Roughriders." Ankeny got singles … [Read more...] about Hawkettes win some ‘awesome matches’ en route to 6-5 victory over Roosevelt

Hawkettes lose Abby Johnson to injury, then fall to potent Urbandale squad

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Monday wasn't the best time for the Ankeny girls' tennis team to face one of the state's top squads. The Hawkettes played host to Urbandale without their No. 2 singles player, sophomore Abby Johnson. Johnson injured her knee while playing basketball over the weekend. The J-Hawks went on to post an 11-0 victory in the CIML Central Conference dual meet. … [Read more...] about Hawkettes lose Abby Johnson to injury, then fall to potent Urbandale squad

Ankeny girls’ team shows improvement despite 11-0 loss at Valley

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Ankeny girls' tennis coach Katie Owens always tries to look on the bright side, even after a tough loss. That was the case again on Tuesday, when the Hawkettes dropped an 11-0 decision at Valley. "I love watching the girls improve at every match," said Owens, whose team fell to 1-2 on the season. "It was a beautiful night for tennis." Here are the … [Read more...] about Ankeny girls’ team shows improvement despite 11-0 loss at Valley

Hawkettes drop 11-0 decision to Dowling in Central Conference opener

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A fairly strong wind created some havoc on Thursday for the Ankeny girls' tennis team. The Hawkettes' opponent created even more problems. Visiting Dowling Catholic won all 11 matches in straight sets and rolled to an 11-0 victory at the Prairie Ridge courts. It was the CIML Central Conference opener for Ankeny, which dropped to 1-1 overall. "The … [Read more...] about Hawkettes drop 11-0 decision to Dowling in Central Conference opener

‘Awesome singles wins’ help Hawkettes to 6-3 triumph over Ottumwa

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The Ankeny girls' tennis team ran out of daylight on Tuesday night. Fortunately for the Hawkettes, they had already wrapped up a season-opening victory. Ankeny posted a 6-3 win over visiting Ottumwa at the Prairie Ridge courts. The No. 1 and 2 doubles matches had yet to be completed when the meet was called off at 8:10 p.m. "We just couldn't finish … [Read more...] about ‘Awesome singles wins’ help Hawkettes to 6-3 triumph over Ottumwa