Ankeny Centennial's Abbie Peterson is just two wins away from winning a state tennis title as a freshman. Peterson advanced to the semifinals of the girls' Class 2A singles tournament with a pair of victories on Wednesday at Iowa City. She will play second-seeded Allison Szalay of Dowling Catholic on Thursday morning. "There was no clear cut No. 1 seed … [Read more...] about Peterson advances to Class 2A semifinals, while Guans earn top-8 finish
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Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 139
Ankeny golfer Jaci Webb, Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer coach Chris Allen, Centennial goalkeeper Jonathan Stockwell and Centennial boys' tennis standout Nic Mackaman joined girls' tennis coaches Armando Espinosa of Centennial and Steve Smith of Ankeny on the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by Coldwell Banker Mid-America. … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 139
Hawkettes hold their own in 5-0 loss at Johnston in regional team tourney
Although the Ankeny girls' tennis team dropped a 5-0 decision at Johnston in the semifinals of a Class 2A regional team tournament on Saturday, the final score didn't tell the whole story. The Hawkettes got strong efforts from Anna Schmitz and Rachel Rolow in the loss, forcing Johnston to work hard to earn the victory. The Dragons then lost to Waukee, … [Read more...] about Hawkettes hold their own in 5-0 loss at Johnston in regional team tourney
‘Awesome young lady’ becomes Ankeny’s first state qualifier since 2013
For most of the season, Ankeny's Megan Sommerfeld was planning to play doubles in a Class 2A regional tournament on Wednesday. The decision to go into singles instead paid off with a trip to the state tournament. Sommerfeld placed second in the regional meet that was moved from Southeast Polk to Lifetime Fitness due to rain. She became the Hawkettes' … [Read more...] about ‘Awesome young lady’ becomes Ankeny’s first state qualifier since 2013
Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Ian Ferree, Ankeny boys’ tennis
Senior Ian Ferree helped the Ankeny boys' tennis team to a 3-9 record. The Hawks closed out their season with a 5-2 loss at Urbandale in a preliminary substate match on Saturday. Ferree posted a 6-2, 6-1 victory over Andrew Lein of Des Moines East in the opening round of a Class 2A district tournament on Wednesday at Ankeny. He then dropped a 6-0, 6-2 … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Ian Ferree, Ankeny boys’ tennis