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Blevins, Guan knock off Dowling’s singles champions to win co-ed state title

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Ankeny Centennial seniors Will Blevins and Claudia Guan teamed up to win the co-ed state tennis championship on Tuesday at Ankeny. They played five matches over the course of 12 hours to capture the title. In the finals, Blevins and Guan posted a 6-3, 6-3 victory over Daniel Lu and Allison Szalay of Dowling Catholic, who were the boys' and girls' singles … [Read more...] about Blevins, Guan knock off Dowling’s singles champions to win co-ed state title

‘I just kept fighting’: Blevins falls short in Class 2A title match despite valiant effort

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After playing four hours of grueling tennis on Saturday, Ankeny Centennial's Will Blevins sat down in a chair and reflected on the end of his glorious high school career. Blevins didn't reach his ultimate goal, but he nevertheless walked off the court as a winner--even if the scoreboard showed that he had lost. Putting up a valiant fight in the finals … [Read more...] about ‘I just kept fighting’: Blevins falls short in Class 2A title match despite valiant effort

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Nic Mackaman, Ankeny Centennial boys’ tennis

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Sophomore Nic Mackaman is a member of the Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team. Mackaman has helped the sixth-ranked Jaguars to a 4-0 record. He currently boasts a 2-1 mark in singles and is a combined 4-0 in doubles. "Nic has done a nice job at the No. 7 spot for us," said Centennial coach Tami Lewton. "That is a hard position because you are just out … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Nic Mackaman, Ankeny Centennial boys’ tennis