Ankeny's Malea Daugherty spikes the ball during Tuesday's match at Dowling Catholic. She had a team-high nine kills in the Hawkettes' loss. (Photo by Dan Holm) The Dowling Catholic volleyball players had no desire to be a part of Dave Whims' 1,000th career win. The legendary Ankeny coach was hoping to reach the historic milestone on Tuesday, but the … [Read more...] about Maroons sweep Ankeny, prevent Whims from reaching 1,000-victory mark
Volleyball
Hawkettes place 2nd at tournament as Whims closes in on milestone
Ankeny's Marissa Faber sets the ball during the Hawkettes' victory over visiting Mason City on Tuesday. Faber took over the setting duties on Saturday as Phyona Schrader was unavailable to play and helped the Hawkettes to a runner-up finish at the Caroline Found Extravaganza at Iowa City West. (Photo by Drue Wolfe) Somehow, the Ankeny volleyball team … [Read more...] about Hawkettes place 2nd at tournament as Whims closes in on milestone
Hawkettes continue their winning ways with victory over Mason City
Ankeny's McKenna Scheib serves the ball during Tuesday's match against visiting Mason City. Scheib completed 16-of-17 serves and had four aces while also racking up 11 kills and five blocks in the Hawkettes' victory. (Photo by Drue Wolfe) It would have been easy for the Ankeny volleyball team to have a letdown on Tuesday night. No such … [Read more...] about Hawkettes continue their winning ways with victory over Mason City
Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Kaci Behrens, Ankeny volleyball
Ankeny's Kaci Behrens digs up a ball during the Hawkettes' five-set victory over visiting Waukee in their season opener on Aug. 27. Behrens leads the team with 66 digs. (Photo by Drue Wolfe) Senior libero Kaci Behrens has helped the second-ranked Ankeny volleyball team to an 11-1 record. She leads the team with 66 digs. On Saturday, Behrens racked up … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Kaci Behrens, Ankeny volleyball
Hawkettes defeat three other top-5 foes, capture Valley Invitational crown
The Ankeny volleyball team poses with the championship plaque after winning the Marj White Valley Invitational title on Saturday. The second-ranked Hawkettes went 5-0 on the day and recorded three wins over top-five opponents. (Photo courtesy of Dave Whims) After moving up to the No. 2 spot in the latest Class 5A rankings, the Ankeny volleyball team … [Read more...] about Hawkettes defeat three other top-5 foes, capture Valley Invitational crown