A couple of close losses brought the Ankeny boys' tennis team's season to an end on Tuesday. The Hawks competed in a Class 2A district tournament at Waukee Northwest and needed to finish among the top three teams to advance to substate play. They were unable to extend their season. Waukee Northwest easily captured the district title and will move on to … [Read more...] about ‘We’re done for the year’: Season ends for Hawks at district tournament
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Hawks drop 8-3 decision to Johnston boys, will host Roosevelt on Tuesday
Mason Lyons was a bright spot for the Ankeny boys' tennis team on Monday. Lyons won both of his matches in the Hawks' 8-3 loss to visiting Johnston in a non-conference meet. He posted a 6-2, 6-2 victory over Tyler Barp at No. 1 singles, then teamed up with Dylan Victor for a three-set win at No. 1 doubles. "Mason had a good day," said Ankeny coach Ron … [Read more...] about Hawks drop 8-3 decision to Johnston boys, will host Roosevelt on Tuesday
Jaguars romp to 10-1 win over Ankeny boys, top Hawks for 4th straight time
The Ankeny Centennial boys' tennis team picked up a victory--as well as some confidence--at the expense of its crosstown rival. The Jaguars posted a 10-1 triumph over Ankeny on Thursday at the Prairie Ridge courts. It was their fourth straight win in the series. "I was super happy with our singles play," said Centennial coach Tami Lewton. "Most of my … [Read more...] about Jaguars romp to 10-1 win over Ankeny boys, top Hawks for 4th straight time
Hawks dominate doubles, open league play with 7-4 victory at Fort Dodge
A strong performance in doubles allowed the Ankeny boys' tennis team to post a 7-4 victory at Fort Dodge in its CIML Iowa Conference opener on Monday. The two teams split the six singles matches. The Hawks then captured four of the five doubles matches. "It was a good start to the season," said Ankeny coach Ron Miller. "This is the beginning of three … [Read more...] about Hawks dominate doubles, open league play with 7-4 victory at Fort Dodge
Victor places 2nd at No. 2 singles; Hawks finish 3rd at Johnston Invitational
The Ankeny boys' tennis team opened its season on Saturday with a third-place finish in the Johnston Invitational. Waukee won the four-team tournament with 100 points, edging the host Dragons by one point. Ankeny finished with 67 points, three more than Norwalk. "It was all determined by the number of games won," said Ankeny coach Ron Miller. "For our … [Read more...] about Victor places 2nd at No. 2 singles; Hawks finish 3rd at Johnston Invitational