The Ankeny girls' tennis team opened its season on Thursday with an 8-3 loss at Waukee in a CIML Conference meet. Ankeny coach Steve Smith said he felt better about this loss than last year's 6-5 defeat to the Warriors in the season opener. "A year ago, we lost to Waukee despite being the better team because they outcompeted us," said Smith. "I … [Read more...] about ‘We had a lot of positives’: Ankeny girls hope to build on 8-3 loss at Waukee
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‘Our focus will be improving each day’: Hawkettes return 5 varsity regulars
When the Ankeny girls' tennis team opens its season on April 4 at Waukee, the Hawkettes' lineup will feature a new No. 1 player. Kira Smith, a two-time state qualifier and the daughter of coach Steve Smith, is not on the team's roster. "Kira is training in Florida, and I’m preparing for the season as if she won’t be playing," said coach Smith. It … [Read more...] about ‘Our focus will be improving each day’: Hawkettes return 5 varsity regulars
DOUBLE BAGEL x 2: Centennial standout easily advances to Class 2A semifinals
Abbie Peterson barely worked up a sweat during the opening day of the girls' state tennis tournament on Friday. The Ankeny Centennial junior won her first two matches without dropping a single game in the Class 2A singles division at the Hawkeye Tennis & Recreation Center in Iowa City. Peterson raised her record to 16-0 on the season. "I thought I … [Read more...] about DOUBLE BAGEL x 2: Centennial standout easily advances to Class 2A semifinals
Jaguars earn trip to state team tourney with victory over rival Ankeny girls
Six days ago, the Ankeny Centennial girls' tennis team qualified all six of its players for the Class 2A individual state tournament. Now, the third-ranked Jaguars have qualified for the state team competition as well. Centennial posted a 5-0 victory over No. 10 Ankeny in a Class 2A regional final on Tuesday at the Prairie Ridge courts. The Jaguars … [Read more...] about Jaguars earn trip to state team tourney with victory over rival Ankeny girls
Smith earns another trip to state with runner-up finish at regional tourney
Ankeny sophomore Kira Smith has been battling an inflamed rotator cuff in her right shoulder for much of the girls' high school tennis season. The injury didn't prevent her from earning a second consecutive trip to the Class 2A state tournament. Smith placed second in singles in a Class 2A regional tournament on Wednesday at Valley. She advanced to the … [Read more...] about Smith earns another trip to state with runner-up finish at regional tourney