Ankeny's Mason Lyons and Ethan Bovee teamed up to win the No. 1 doubles flight at the Johnston Invitational boys' tennis tournament on Saturday. Lyons and Bovee defeated teams from Johnston and Norwalk but dropped a 7-4 decision to a squad from Waukee. However, the Ankeny duo totaled 18 points in its three matches to finish one point ahead of Waukee in … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Lyons, Bovee win No. 1 doubles flight at Johnston Invite
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‘Our goal is to be a fitter team’: Hawks return several varsity regulars from 2022
Coach Ron Miller is hoping that his Ankeny boys' tennis players will be in better shape this season. "We've incorporated a new fitness program this year," Miller said. "It seems to be settling in with the players pretty well in week two (of practice). Our goal is to be a fitter team that doesn't run out of gas at the critical year-end state qualifying … [Read more...] about ‘Our goal is to be a fitter team’: Hawks return several varsity regulars from 2022
‘We’re done for the year’: Season ends for Hawks at district tournament
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
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