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

April 19, 2021 by Dan Holm

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

October 21, 2020 by Dan Holm

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

June 8, 2020 by Dan Holm

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

May 4, 2019 by Dan Holm

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

April 30, 2019 by Dan Holm

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

April 24, 2019 by Dan Holm

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

Ames girls roll to 11-0 victory over Hawkettes

April 20, 2019 by Dan Holm

The Ames girls' tennis team showed on Friday why it's a threat to make another run at the Class 2A state team title. The Little Cyclones, who dropped a 5-4 decision to Iowa City West in last year's championship match, remained unbeaten with an 11-0 victory over visiting Ankeny. They improved to 5-0 on the season. The Hawkettes' records dropped to 0-3 … [Read more...] about Ames girls roll to 11-0 victory over Hawkettes

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

April 17, 2019 by Dan Holm

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

April 16, 2019 by Dan Holm

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

April 10, 2019 by Dan Holm

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

April 5, 2019 by Dan Holm

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

April 4, 2019 by Dan Holm

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

Growing Hawkettes’ tennis program now boasts roster of 100 players

March 27, 2019 by Dan Holm

The Ankeny girls' tennis team has suffered through some growing pains since the split into two high schools. Now, the Hawkettes' program is just growing. There are 100 players out for the team this spring, according to head coach Katie Owens. "We have a lot of kids out, but it's a young team," Owens said. "It'll be exciting to see where the girls … [Read more...] about Growing Hawkettes’ tennis program now boasts roster of 100 players

Olsons coach Boone to 5-0 victory over Hawkettes

May 20, 2018 by Dan Holm

For many years, Tim Olson served as an assistant coach for the Ankeny boys' basketball team. His son, Lute, was a tennis standout for the Hawks. On Saturday, the Olsons teamed up to help bring the season to an end for the Ankeny girls' tennis squad. The father-son duo is now coaching at Boone, which handed the Hawkettes a 5-0 loss in the semifinals of … [Read more...] about Olsons coach Boone to 5-0 victory over Hawkettes

Ankeny’s Legg places 4th at regional tournament

May 17, 2018 by Dan Holm

The Ankeny girls' tennis team got a fourth-place finish from Alexis Legg in a Class 2A regional singles and doubles tournament on Wednesday at Valley. The fourth-seeded Legg received a first-round bye before posting a 6-3, 6-0 victory over Valley's Sam Auer in the quarterfinals. She then dropped a 6-0, 6-0 decision in the semifinals to Davi Patterson of … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Legg places 4th at regional tournament

Hawkettes avenge earlier loss, top S.E. Polk in regional quarterfinal

May 15, 2018 by Dan Holm

When the Ankeny girls' tennis team suffered an 8-3 loss at Southeast Polk on April 12, senior Alexis Legg didn't stick around for the end of the meet. Legg, a dual athlete, lost her singles match before leaving to join the Ankeny girls' soccer squad, which was also playing at Southeast Polk that night. She scored a goal as the Hawkettes posted a 3-2 … [Read more...] about Hawkettes avenge earlier loss, top S.E. Polk in regional quarterfinal

Hawkettes fall to 3-5 after losing to Valley

May 2, 2018 by Dan Holm

The Ankeny girls' tennis team dropped an 11-0 decision to visiting Valley in a CIML Central Conference dual meet on Tuesday. The win improved the Tigers to 4-1 in the conference and 8-3 overall. The Hawkettes' records dropped to 0-4 and 3-5. Despite the loss, Ankeny coach Katie Owens was proud of her team's effort. "Our tennis game is improving with … [Read more...] about Hawkettes fall to 3-5 after losing to Valley

Blatt, Reilly Johnson provide lone victory in Hawkettes’ loss at Waukee

April 27, 2018 by Dan Holm

The Ankeny girls' tennis team dropped a 10-1 decision at Waukee in a CIML Central Conference meet on Thursday. The Hawkettes' lone victory came at No. 5 doubles, where the duo of Lydia Blatt and Reilly Johnson posted a 6-1, 6-0 triumph over Audrey Messman and Delaney Deering. "Our No. 5 doubles played awesome in the wind," said Ankeny coach Katie … [Read more...] about Blatt, Reilly Johnson provide lone victory in Hawkettes’ loss at Waukee

Hawkettes reach .500 mark with win over Fort Dodge

April 25, 2018 by Dan Holm

The Ankeny girls' tennis team evened its record at 3-3 with a 7-4 victory over visiting Fort Dodge in a non-conference meet on Tuesday. The Hawkettes won four of the six singles matches and three of the five doubles contests. "It was a great night for the girls," said Ankeny coach Katie Owens. "They played Fort Dodge tough." Ankeny's singles winners … [Read more...] about Hawkettes reach .500 mark with win over Fort Dodge

Jacobson leads Ankeny girls’ tennis team to 4th-place finish

April 21, 2018 by Dan Holm

Alli Jacobson placed second in No. 3 singles at the Boone Invitational on Friday, helping the Ankeny girls' tennis team to a fourth-place finish. Jacobson had three close matches on the day. She posted 6-5 victories over players from Indianola and Des Moines Roosevelt, but dropped a 6-5 decision to an opponent from Boone. Jacobson finished with 17 … [Read more...] about Jacobson leads Ankeny girls’ tennis team to 4th-place finish

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