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Ankeny boys rebound from first loss with 9-2 victory over Fort Dodge

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The Ankeny boys' tennis team bounced back from its first loss of the season with a 9-2 victory over visiting Fort Dodge on Thursday. It was the CIML Iowa Conference opener for the Hawks, who had dropped an 11-0 decision at Waukee on Tuesday. They are now 3-1 on the season. "Our experience showed," said Ankeny coach Ron Miller. "They were very … [Read more...] about Ankeny boys rebound from first loss with 9-2 victory over Fort Dodge

‘It was not pretty for us’: Hawks suffer first loss of the season at Waukee

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The level of competition went way up on Tuesday for the Ankeny boys' tennis team. It resulted in an 11-0 loss for the Hawks at Waukee. "It was not pretty for us," said Ankeny coach Ron Miller. "Their No. 4 doubles players could probably play No. 1 for us. They played strong and smart in a tough wind." The Warriors improved to 3-0 on the season. … [Read more...] about ‘It was not pretty for us’: Hawks suffer first loss of the season at Waukee

Hawks make some lineup changes, improve to 2-0 with win over East

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Ankeny boys' tennis coach Ron Miller made some changes to his lineup on Tuesday. The results were pretty much the same. The Hawks posted a 9-2 victory over visiting Des Moines East in a non-conference meet. They improved to 2-0 on the season. "Even though the match was billed as the three Des Moines schools combined team, we only played East kids on … [Read more...] about Hawks make some lineup changes, improve to 2-0 with win over East

Hawks dominate tiebreakers, open season with 8-3 victory at Norwalk

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Ron Miller's coaching debut with the Ankeny boys' tennis team was a rousing success. The Hawks opened their season on Thursday with an 8-3 victory at Norwalk in a non-conference meet. They won four of the six singles matches, then captured four of the five doubles matches to seal the win. "It was a great win to start off the season, and it was because … [Read more...] about Hawks dominate tiebreakers, open season with 8-3 victory at Norwalk

Ferree, Somers are lone varsity returnees for inexperienced Ankeny squad

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Maybe one of these days it will stop raining. New Ankeny boys' tennis coach Ron Miller is certainly hoping so. The Hawks haven't been able to practice much in preparation for their season opener on April 1 at Norwalk. But the weather hasn't dampened their enthusiasm. "The boys have been great!" Miller said. "We all wish we were outside more, but … [Read more...] about Ferree, Somers are lone varsity returnees for inexperienced Ankeny squad

Miller replaces longtime friend Smith as Ankeny boys’ tennis coach

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The new head coach of the Ankeny boys' tennis team is already familiar with the Hawks' program. Ron Miller has been hired to replace Steve Smith, who resigned from his position to become the head coach of the Ankeny girls' squad. Miller and Smith are longtime friends. "We've been playing tennis together for about 10 years," Miller said. "Steve … [Read more...] about Miller replaces longtime friend Smith as Ankeny boys’ tennis coach