Dave Whims was inducted into the Dick Rasmussen Coaches Hall of Fame in 2016. Now, he's returning to coach the Ankeny volleyball program that he led to four state titles in his first stint as the Hawkettes' coach. (Photo by Dan Holm) When Dave Whims retired as Ankeny's volleyball coach in 2014, he left as the state's all-time leader in coaching victories … [Read more...] about HE’S BAAAAAACK: Hall of Fame Coach Whims returns to Ankeny volleyball post
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Vacek commits to play volleyball at Wayne State, will reunite with Ballenger
Ankeny's Isabelle Vacek spikes the ball during a victory over Dowling Catholic last season. Vacek has verbally committed to play for Wayne State. (Photo by Dan Holm) Ankeny's Isabelle Vacek has known for a long time that she wanted to continue her volleyball career at Wayne State College. Earlier this week, the junior outside hitter made it … [Read more...] about Vacek commits to play volleyball at Wayne State, will reunite with Ballenger
Ankeny volleyball coach makes ‘tough decision to walk away’ from program
Ankeny volleyball coach Joe Morton, shown here during a game against Ankeny Centennial last season, has resigned from his position after four years at the school. He compiled a 116-48 record with the Hawkettes. (Photo by Drue Wolfe) Ankeny volleyball coach Joe Morton has resigned from his position after four years at the school. Morton compiled a … [Read more...] about Ankeny volleyball coach makes ‘tough decision to walk away’ from program
Hawkettes fall to Valley for 4th time, finish season at 31-13
The Ankeny volleyball team got off to a shaky start Tuesday in the quarterfinals of the Class 5A state tournament. The Hawkettes never recovered. Third-ranked Valley jumped out to a 14-4 lead in the opening set and went on to post a 25-12, 25-17, 25-18 victory over No. 6 Ankeny at the U.S. Cellular Center in Cedar Rapids. The Hawkettes finished the … [Read more...] about Hawkettes fall to Valley for 4th time, finish season at 31-13
Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Isabelle Vacek, Ankeny volleyball
Junior outside hitter Isabelle Vacek has helped the sixth-ranked Ankeny volleyball team to a 31-12 record and a berth in this week's Class 5A state tournament at Cedar Rapids. She was named to the CIML Central Conference first team. Vacek leads the Hawkettes with 348 kills. She has also contributed 82 blocks, 134 digs and 34 aces. Here is some inside … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Isabelle Vacek, Ankeny volleyball