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Archives for November 2019

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Phyona Schrader, Ankeny volleyball

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Junior setter Phyona Schrader led the fourth-ranked Ankeny volleyball team to the semifinals of the Class 5A state tournament last week at Cedar Rapids. She was named to the all-tournament team. Schrader racked up 511 assists this season. She also had 189 kills, 58 aces, 163 digs and 73 blocks. Schrader was unanimously selected to the CIML Central … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Phyona Schrader, Ankeny volleyball

Nation’s No. 8 team edges Wartburg in 2nd round of NCAA Tournament

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An early goal proved to be the difference as the Wartburg College women's soccer team ended its season on Sunday with a 1-0 loss to eighth-ranked Pomona-Pitzer (Calif.) in the second round of the NCAA Division III Championship at Waverly. The Sagehens (19-1-1) scored the game's only goal at the 6-minute mark, when sophomore Anna Ponzio settled a ball in … [Read more...] about Nation’s No. 8 team edges Wartburg in 2nd round of NCAA Tournament

Season ends for Whitaker, Iowa women with 1-0 loss at Kansas

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A late scoring opportunity for Riley Whitaker and the Iowa women's soccer team went awry, allowing third-seeded Kansas to hold on for a 1-0 victory in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday night at Rock Chalk Park. The Hawkeyes finished the season with a 15-5-1 record. "That was the game we came here for," said Iowa coach Dave DiIanni. … [Read more...] about Season ends for Whitaker, Iowa women with 1-0 loss at Kansas

Moss interception seals Iowa’s 23-19 victory over undefeated Gophers

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The Minnesota Gophers seem to bring out the best in Riley Moss. Moss, a former Ankeny Centennial star, intercepted two passes in Iowa's 48-31 victory at Minnesota last season. On Saturday, the sophomore defensive back came up with perhaps the biggest play of his collegiate career. Moss intercepted another pass on Minnesota's final drive to seal the … [Read more...] about Moss interception seals Iowa’s 23-19 victory over undefeated Gophers

Macke continues to thrive on volleyball court, despite Bulldogs’ struggles

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While Drake volleyball standout Kylee Macke has enjoyed another excellent season on the court, the Bulldogs have struggled to build on their recent success. Macke, a former Ankeny Centennial libero, had 20 digs on Friday in the Bulldogs' loss to Northern Iowa before a crowd of 1,245 at the Knapp Center. The Panthers posted a 25-18, 26-24, 25-17 victory to … [Read more...] about Macke continues to thrive on volleyball court, despite Bulldogs’ struggles

Ankeny’s Schrader named to Class 5A all-tournament team

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Ankeny's Phyona Schrader has been named to the Class 5A all-tournament team at the state volleyball tournament in Cedar Rapids. The junior setter led the fourth-ranked Hawkettes to a sweep over No. 5 Council Bluffs Lincoln in the quarterfinals on Tuesday. She had nine kills, 25 assists, six blocks, six digs and three aces in the win. Schrader had 30 … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Schrader named to Class 5A all-tournament team

‘We’re proud of ourselves’: Ankeny takes first set before Cedar Falls rallies

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The Ankeny volleyball players accomplished something on Thursday that very few teams have been able to do. The fourth-ranked Hawkettes put a legitimate scare into No. 1 Cedar Falls. Ankeny won the opening set and then jumped out to a 6-2 lead in the second set before the Tigers regrouped at the U.S. Cellular Center in Cedar Rapids. Cedar Falls rallied … [Read more...] about ‘We’re proud of ourselves’: Ankeny takes first set before Cedar Falls rallies

Stoessel to be inducted into Volleyball Hall of Fame on Friday

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Longtime Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial assistant coach Annie Stoessel will be inducted into the Iowa Girls' High School Athletic Union Volleyball Hall of Fame on Friday during the state tournament at Cedar Rapids. Stoessel, who is currently a volunteer coach at Centennial, will be enshrined before the Class 4A championship game at about noon. The former … [Read more...] about Stoessel to be inducted into Volleyball Hall of Fame on Friday

Whitaker, Hawkeyes to play at Kansas in NCAA Tournament opener

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Riley Whitaker was relieved when Iowa's name came up during the NCAA Selection Show on Monday afternoon. The Hawkeyes received an at-large berth into the NCAA Tournament for only the second time in the history of the women's soccer program. "It was definitely nerve-racking," said Whitaker, a sophomore defender from Ankeny. "We thought that we had done … [Read more...] about Whitaker, Hawkeyes to play at Kansas in NCAA Tournament opener

‘We’re ready to take them on’: No. 1 Cedar Falls up next for confident Hawkettes

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It was less than 20 minutes after the Ankeny volleyball team had defeated Council Bluffs Lincoln in the quarterfinals of the Class 5A state tournament on Tuesday. Phyona Schrader walked into the media interview room at the U.S. Cellular Center in Cedar Rapids. She was ready to answer some questions about the Hawkettes' victory, but in the back of her … [Read more...] about ‘We’re ready to take them on’: No. 1 Cedar Falls up next for confident Hawkettes

‘We had a pretty good game plan’: Schrader, Ankeny dominate No. 5 Lynx

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The Ankeny volleyball team played without one of its setters during the quarterfinals of the Class 5A state tournament on Tuesday. For many squads, that would be a huge problem. But for the fourth-ranked Hawkettes, it turned out to be only a minor inconvenience. The team's primary setter, junior Phyona Schrader, took control of the offense and led … [Read more...] about ‘We had a pretty good game plan’: Schrader, Ankeny dominate No. 5 Lynx

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Madison Edwards, Ankeny Centennial volleyball

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Senior Madison Edwards is a member of the Ankeny Centennial volleyball team. Edwards helped the ninth-ranked Jaguars to an 18-15 record this season. She contributed 38 kills, 23 blocks and 25 digs. "Madison has been an awesome member of this team," said Centennial coach Jessica Rinehart. "She works hard, is positive and is willing to play any role … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Madison Edwards, Ankeny Centennial volleyball

Hawkettes sweep Council Bluffs Lincoln, will meet No. 1 Cedar Falls in semifinals

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The Ankeny volleyball team cruised its way into the semifinals of the Class 5A state tournament. The fourth-ranked Hawkettes swept No. 5 Council Bluffs Lincoln, 25-20, 25-15, 25-18, in the quarterfinals on Tuesday at the U.S. Cellular Center in Cedar Rapids. It was the 17th consecutive victory for Ankeny (37-5), which snapped a 21-match winning streak by … [Read more...] about Hawkettes sweep Council Bluffs Lincoln, will meet No. 1 Cedar Falls in semifinals

Ankeny foursome helps Wartburg advance to Div. III soccer tournament

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More than a third of the starting lineup for the Wartburg College women's soccer team hails from Ankeny. Junior midfielder Molly Close and sophomore defender Hailey Osburn both played at Ankeny, while junior midfielder Emily Fontana and sophomore goalkeeper Marissa Lopez are former Ankeny Centennial players. The quartet has helped the Knights to a berth … [Read more...] about Ankeny foursome helps Wartburg advance to Div. III soccer tournament

Surging Ankeny, Council Bluffs Lincoln squads to meet in Class 5A quarterfinal

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Perhaps the most anticipated matchup in the Class 5A quarterfinals of the state volleyball tournament will feature two of the state's hottest teams. Fourth-ranked Ankeny (36-5) will face No. 5 Council Bluffs Lincoln (38-3) on Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the U.S. Cellular Center in Cedar Rapids. The Hawkettes have won 16 straight matches, while the Lynx are … [Read more...] about Surging Ankeny, Council Bluffs Lincoln squads to meet in Class 5A quarterfinal

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Devyn Robinson, Centennial volleyball

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Senior Devyn Robinson led the Ankeny Centennial volleyball team to an 18-15 record this season. She has been named an Under Armour first team all-American. Robinson led the Jaguars with 248 kills and a .325 hitting percentage, despite missing the first half of the season. She also had a team-high 65 blocks. Here is some inside info on … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Devyn Robinson, Centennial volleyball