The trip home from Bettendorf was a pleasant one for Ankeny Centennial senior Alli Gustafson. Gustafson closed out her high school tennis career with a fifth-place finish in the girls' Class 2A state singles tournament. She went 4-1 in the two-day event, capped off by a pair of straight-set victories on Thursday. "I am super happy to have placed fifth … [Read more...] about Gustafson closes out her career in style with 5th-place finish at state
Ryan Petersen
Gustafson shows patience, assures herself of top-8 finish in Class 2A tourney
After a long day of tennis, Ankeny Centennial's Alli Gustafson needed to show some patience in order to place among the top eight finishers in the girls' Class 2A state singles tournament at Bettendorf. Gustafson's opponent in a second-round consolation match, Ramya Subramaniam of Pleasant Valley, preferred to play longer points, keeping the ball in play … [Read more...] about Gustafson shows patience, assures herself of top-8 finish in Class 2A tourney
Jaguars fall to Johnston in regional final; S.E. Polk ousts Hawkettes
Both the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis squads were eliminated from regional team competition on Monday. The Jaguars posted a 5-2 victory over Waukee in a Class 2A regional semifinal at Johnston before falling to the host Dragons, 5-1, in the final. They finished the season with an 8-5 record. "We played competitive matches," said … [Read more...] about Jaguars fall to Johnston in regional final; S.E. Polk ousts Hawkettes
Gustafson sisters, Bloom earn trips to state tennis tournament
Ankeny Centennial's Alli Gustafson made the difficult decision to not play doubles with her sister, Jordyn, during a girls' Class 2A regional tennis tournament on Wednesday at Johnston. It turned out to be a good move for both of them. While Alli qualified for the state tournament for the second straight year by placing second in singles, Jordyn teamed … [Read more...] about Gustafson sisters, Bloom earn trips to state tennis tournament
Jaguars drop 7-4 decision at Urbandale in regular-season finale
The Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team closed out the regular season on Tuesday with a 7-4 loss at Urbandale in a CIML Central Conference dual meet. The Jaguars won a pair of matches in singles and two more in doubles, but it wasn't enough. They finished 1-4 in the conference and dropped to 7-4 overall, while Urbandale improved its records to 2-3 and … [Read more...] about Jaguars drop 7-4 decision at Urbandale in regular-season finale
On Pink Out Night, Centennial girls romp to 11-0 victory over Hawkettes
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
Bockart, Schultz team up for rare doubles victory against Dowling Catholic girls
Ankeny Centennial's Callie Bockart and Shelby Schultz accomplished something on Thursday that no other doubles team has been able to do this season against the Dowling Catholic girls' tennis team. Bockart and Schultz teamed up for a 0-6, 7-5, 14-12 victory in the No. 5 doubles match against the visiting Maroons at the Prairie Ridge courts. It was … [Read more...] about Bockart, Schultz team up for rare doubles victory against Dowling Catholic girls
Jaguars win last four matches to complete 7-4 victory over Waukee
A strong finish allowed the Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team to defeat visiting Waukee, 7-4, on Tuesday at the Prairie Ridge courts. The Jaguars trailed, 4-3, before sweeping the last four doubles matches. They lifted their overall record to 4-2. "The girls played great against a tough Waukee team," said Centennial coach Ryan Petersen. "Our … [Read more...] about Jaguars win last four matches to complete 7-4 victory over Waukee
Centennial girls romp past Boone, raise their record to 3-2
The Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team took advantage of Monday's beautiful weather. The Jaguars rolled to a 10-1 victory over visiting Boone in a non-conference meet at the Prairie Ridge courts. They raised their overall record to 3-2. "Our performances were solid throughout the lineup," said Centennial coach Ryan Petersen. All 10 of Centennial's … [Read more...] about Centennial girls romp past Boone, raise their record to 3-2
Jaguars drop 10-1 decision to Ames, fall to 2-2 overall
Two days after posting a shutout against Des Moines North, the Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team nearly suffered the same fate as the Polar Bears. The Jaguars lost to visiting Ames, 10-1, in a CIML Central Conference dual meet on Thursday. The loss dropped their records to 0-2 in the league and 2-2 overall. Centennial's lone victory came at No. 4 … [Read more...] about Jaguars drop 10-1 decision to Ames, fall to 2-2 overall
Centennial girls sweep North, will host Ames on Thursday
The Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team raised its record to 2-1 with an 11-0 victory at Des Moines North on Tuesday. The Jaguars won all 11 matches in straight sets. "Our varsity and JV won every match," said Centennial coach Ryan Petersen. "Our No. 3 player, Tayler Bloom, was out because of shoulder pain. But we moved the girls up (in the lineup), … [Read more...] about Centennial girls sweep North, will host Ames on Thursday
Centennial girls fall to Dragons, will return to Johnston on Friday
The Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team won't have to wait long to see Johnston again. The Jaguars dropped an 8-3 decision at Johnston in their CIML Central Conference opener on Thursday. They'll return to Johnston on Friday to compete in the Dragons' tournament. "The girls battled a tough team," said Centennial coach Ryan Petersen, whose squad fell … [Read more...] about Centennial girls fall to Dragons, will return to Johnston on Friday
Jaguars take care of business, blank Marshalltown in opener
Ryan Petersen didn't have to sweat out his first match as the head coach of the Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team. The Jaguars dominated Tuesday's season-opening dual meet against visiting Marshalltown, rolling to an 11-0 victory at the Prairie Ridge courts. Only one of the matches was decided by a third-set super-tiebreaker. That came at No. 4 … [Read more...] about Jaguars take care of business, blank Marshalltown in opener
Jaguars look to continue their winning tradition under Petersen
It's been a smooth transition thus far for the new head coach of the Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team. Ryan Petersen took over the program after Emily Phommachack resigned at the end of last season. Petersen had already been working with some of the players. "The girls have been great," said Petersen, who played tennis in high school at … [Read more...] about Jaguars look to continue their winning tradition under Petersen
Centennial hires Petersen to take over girls’ tennis program
Ryan Petersen has been named the head coach of the Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team. This will be the first coaching position for Petersen, who played tennis in high school at Denison. "My tennis coach--Aaron Ratliff--was also my calculus teacher," said Petersen. "I enjoyed both so much that I was inspired to pursue coaching tennis … [Read more...] about Centennial hires Petersen to take over girls’ tennis program