The Ankeny boys' tennis team will take a 1-1 record into Thursday's dual meet at Dowling Catholic. The Hawks opened their season on Tuesday by splitting a pair of matches at Ottumwa. They dropped a 9-2 decision to Valley before posting a 10-1 victory over the host Bulldogs. “Coach Feve and I saw our team really come together and grow in this dual … [Read more...] about After falling to Valley, Hawks show perseverance in win over Ottumwa
Steve Smith
Despite lack of experience, Smith excited about future of Hawks’ tennis program
The new head coach of the Ankeny boys' tennis team isn't concerned about the Hawks' lack of experience. But he is pretty excited about his players' enthusiasm. "We can tell the team is really enjoying playing tennis right now," said Steve Smith, who took over the program following Randy Daniels' retirement. "We’ve seen several players on the courts on … [Read more...] about Despite lack of experience, Smith excited about future of Hawks’ tennis program
Petersen to coach Centennial girls’ golf; Smith takes over Ankeny boys’ tennis program
John Petersen always thought he'd be a head golf coach someday. Steve Smith never thought he'd pursue a high school coaching position. Now, both of them are getting ready to tackle new challenges this spring. Petersen, the former Ankeny boys' basketball and assistant boys' tennis coach, has taken over the Ankeny Centennial girls' golf program. He … [Read more...] about Petersen to coach Centennial girls’ golf; Smith takes over Ankeny boys’ tennis program