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‘We put it all on the court’: Hawkettes fall short in 5-set thriller vs. No. 4 Waukee

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The Ankeny volleyball team got off to a fast start in each of the first four sets against visiting Waukee on Tuesday. In the decisive fifth set, the fourth-ranked Warriors finally got off to a fast start of their own. Waukee jumped out to an 8-2 lead, held off a rally by No. 3 Ankeny, and eventually scored the last six points to close out a 25-21, … [Read more...] about ‘We put it all on the court’: Hawkettes fall short in 5-set thriller vs. No. 4 Waukee

‘We ran out of gas’: Ankeny drops rematch to Dike-New Hartford at Ryan Invitational

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In six sets against each other this season, the Ankeny and Dike-New Hartford volleyball teams have been separated by a total of just two points. The two squads are that evenly matched. The third-ranked Hawkettes posted a 26-28, 25-23, 15-10 win over Dike-New Hartford at the Ankeny Quadrangular on Aug. 26, but the Wolverines earned some revenge on … [Read more...] about ‘We ran out of gas’: Ankeny drops rematch to Dike-New Hartford at Ryan Invitational

‘We like being the underdog’: Hawkettes sweep No. 7 Valley girls in CIML opener

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(Story by Stephen McDaniel) If there was one thing to learn from Tuesday night, it’d be to never underestimate the Ankeny volleyball team. The ninth-ranked Hawkettes returned to their home court and proceeded to cruise to a 3-0 sweep (25-13, 25-14, 15-16) over No. 7 Valley in the CIML Conference opener for both teams. “It’s awesome to get the first … [Read more...] about ‘We like being the underdog’: Hawkettes sweep No. 7 Valley girls in CIML opener

Jaguars, Hawkettes demonstrate lofty potential at Centennial’s Early Bird Invite

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Saturday's Ankeny Centennial Early Bird Invitational featured many of the state's top volleyball teams, including nine of the top 10 squads in the Class 5A preseason rankings. Both Centennial and Ankeny came away from the tournament feeling good about their performance. The fourth-ranked Jaguars advanced to the championship match with a 22-25, 27-25, … [Read more...] about Jaguars, Hawkettes demonstrate lofty potential at Centennial’s Early Bird Invite

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Miya Steinkamp, Ankeny volleyball

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Senior setter Miya Steinkamp has helped the ninth-ranked Ankeny volleyball team to a 6-2 record. The Hawkettes opened their season on Tuesday by defeating all three of their opponents at the Ankeny Quadrangular, then reached the semifinals of the Ankeny Centennial Early Bird Invitational on Saturday before losing a three-set match to the No. 4 … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Miya Steinkamp, Ankeny volleyball

Hawkettes top 3 foes at Ankeny Quad, while ACA looks to regroup after 0-3 start

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(Story by Stephen McDaniel) Whether it's the Hawkettes or the Eagles, there’s plenty of new faces stepping up into larger roles as both volleyball teams look to reload their respective rosters. Ankeny and Ankeny Christian Academy are both trying to fill the gaps left by big senior classes, and Ankeny’s Tuesday quadrangular featuring ACA, Dike-New … [Read more...] about Hawkettes top 3 foes at Ankeny Quad, while ACA looks to regroup after 0-3 start

‘I see great things to come’: Hawkettes to rebuild around Ellison, Risk, Steinkamp

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The Ankeny volleyball team has been a perennial contender in Class 5A. The Hawkettes advanced to the state tournament last season for the seventh consecutive year. They lost in the quarterfinals to CIML Conference rival Waukee Northwest, which then outlasted Ankeny Centennial in the semifinals before falling to Pleasant Valley in four sets in the Class 5A … [Read more...] about ‘I see great things to come’: Hawkettes to rebuild around Ellison, Risk, Steinkamp

Jaguars are No. 4, Hawkettes No. 9 in Class 5A preseason volleyball rankings

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Both Ankeny Centennial and Ankeny are ranked in the top 10 of the Class 5A preseason volleyball rankings from the Iowa Girls' High School Athletic Union. The Jaguars, who will host Indianola in their season opener on Monday, are ranked fourth. The Hawkettes, who will kick off the season by hosting the Ankeny Quadrangular on Tuesday, are ninth. Here is … [Read more...] about Jaguars are No. 4, Hawkettes No. 9 in Class 5A preseason volleyball rankings

Miller named to IGCA Elite all-state team, joins Pratt, Hanfelt on Class 5A first team

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Ankeny Centennial volleyball standout Delaney Miller has been named to the Elite all-state team by the Iowa Girls' Coaches Association. Miller and teammate Jaeden Pratt were both repeat picks to the Class 5A first team. They were joined on the squad by Ankeny star Reagan Hanfelt. Two other Ankeny players, Baileigh Carlsen and Kamryn Scheib, were both … [Read more...] about Miller named to IGCA Elite all-state team, joins Pratt, Hanfelt on Class 5A first team

After being DQ’d in medley relay, Ankeny swimmers take 29th place at state meet

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It wasn't the kind of day that the Ankeny girls' swimming team was hoping for. The Hawkettes were disqualified in the 200 medley relay to open Saturday's state meet at Marshalltown, and they went on to place 29th overall with nine points. It marked the first time since 2013 that Ankeny didn't place in the top 10. Ankeny was seeded seventh in the … [Read more...] about After being DQ’d in medley relay, Ankeny swimmers take 29th place at state meet

Senior Volleyball Classic to feature 6 players from Ankeny, ACA coach Quick

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Ankeny's three volleyball programs will be well represented in the Senior Volleyball Classic on Saturday at Johnston Middle School. Ankeny Centennial's Jaeden Pratt and Ankeny's Kamryn Scheib will both play for the Bulldogs team that will face the Panthers at 4 p.m. Katie Quick of Ankeny Christian Academy will be a member of the Panthers … [Read more...] about Senior Volleyball Classic to feature 6 players from Ankeny, ACA coach Quick

Centennial volleyball duo joins Ankeny’s star trio on CIML Conference first team

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The Ankeny Centennial volleyball duo of Delaney Miller and Jaeden Pratt has been named to the CIML Conference first team along with fellow seniors Baileigh Carlsen, Reagan Hanfelt and Kamryn Scheib of Ankeny. Pratt, an outside hitter, earned first-team honors for the third time. Miller, an outside hitter, was also a repeat pick. Pratt and Miller led … [Read more...] about Centennial volleyball duo joins Ankeny’s star trio on CIML Conference first team

ACA’s Nehring, Quick earn academic all-state honors along with Ankeny’s Moser

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Ankeny Christian Academy volleyball stars Macey Nehring and Katie Quick have been named to the academic all-state team along with fellow senior Jade Moser of Ankeny. The team was selected by the Iowa Girls' Coaches Association. Nehring and Quick helped the Eagles to a 40-5 record and a third consecutive Class 1A state championship. Quick was named the … [Read more...] about ACA’s Nehring, Quick earn academic all-state honors along with Ankeny’s Moser

Hawkettes’ 11-match winning streak ends with quarterfinal loss to reigning champs

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One of the axioms in sports is that it's difficult to beat the same team three times. When that opponent is a talented young squad that has continued to get better throughout the season, it's even tougher to do it a fourth time. That proved to be the case for the Ankeny volleyball team on Monday in the Class 5A quarterfinals at the state … [Read more...] about Hawkettes’ 11-match winning streak ends with quarterfinal loss to reigning champs

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Maya Ridgeway, Ankeny volleyball

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Senior outside hitter Maya Ridgeway had seven kills to help the third-ranked Ankeny volleyball team to a 25-15, 25-10, 27-25 victory over visiting Iowa City High in a Class 5A regional final on Tuesday. The Hawkettes (36-4) advanced to the state tournament for the seventh consecutive year. Ridgeway currently ranks fourth on the team with 217 kills in 583 … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Maya Ridgeway, Ankeny volleyball

‘It’s just really special’: Hawkettes sweep Iowa City High, earn another trip to state

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The players on the Ankeny volleyball team aren't just teammates. They're also best friends--and perhaps that's a big part of their success. The third-ranked Hawkettes advanced to the state tournament for the seventh consecutive year by sweeping No. 11 Iowa City High, 25-15, 25-10, 27-25, in a Class 5A regional final on Tuesday at Ankeny. "We're all … [Read more...] about ‘It’s just really special’: Hawkettes sweep Iowa City High, earn another trip to state

‘We had great energy’: Hawkettes sweep C.R. Jefferson, will host City High next

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There were a lot of mismatches on Thursday in the semifinal round of the Class 5A regional volleyball tournaments. One of the lopsided affairs came at Ankeny, where the third-ranked Hawkettes rolled to a 25-10, 25-10, 25-18 victory over Cedar Rapids Jefferson. The J-Hawks finished the season with a 7-28 record. "We had great energy and controlled our … [Read more...] about ‘We had great energy’: Hawkettes sweep C.R. Jefferson, will host City High next