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
Archives for November 2019
Nation’s No. 8 team edges Wartburg in 2nd round of NCAA Tournament
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
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
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
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