The Ankeny volleyball team was without sophomore setter Phyona Schrader during the Caroline Found Extravaganza on Saturday at Iowa City West. No problem. The 10th-ranked Hawkettes got strong performances from a pair of backups and earned a second-place finish in the tournament. They dropped a 25-15, 25-20 decision in the championship match to … [Read more...] about Hawkettes earn runner-up finish in Iowa City without Schrader
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Middle hitters spark Hawkettes to sweep over Mason City
The Ankeny volleyball team showed off its depth Tuesday en route to a non-conference win at Mason City. The seventh-ranked Hawkettes rolled to a 25-21, 25-7, 25-20 victory to raise their overall record to 8-6. "I think the highlight of the night for us was the ability to get some of our subs in the match and see them perform at a high level as well," … [Read more...] about Middle hitters spark Hawkettes to sweep over Mason City
Hawkettes finish 3-2 against ranked teams at Valley tournament
Ankeny volleyball coach Joe Morton was hoping for a consistent effort from his team on Saturday at the Marj White Invitational. And that's what he got. The seventh-ranked Hawkettes posted a 3-2 record in Valley's round-robin tournament. All five of their matches came against Class 5A ranked opponents. "We were able to play at a consistent level and … [Read more...] about Hawkettes finish 3-2 against ranked teams at Valley tournament
Hawkettes never let up, roll to victory over East
It would have been easy for the Ankeny volleyball team to let up against an overmatched opponent on Tuesday. But the Hawkettes never did. Sixth-ranked Ankeny got off to a fast start, kept going strong, and rolled to a 25-5, 25-8, 25-8 victory over visiting Des Moines East in a non-conference match. "Overall, I think we did a great job of maintaining … [Read more...] about Hawkettes never let up, roll to victory over East
Clinton wins rematch against Hawkettes at Centennial Invite
The Ankeny volleyball team will take a 3-4 record into the second week of the season after placing second in the consolation bracket at the Ankeny Centennial Early Bird Invitational on Saturday. The sixth-ranked Hawkettes dropped a 25-19, 12-25, 16-14 decision to Clinton in the championship match of the consolation bracket. The River Queens avenged a … [Read more...] about Clinton wins rematch against Hawkettes at Centennial Invite
Waukee rallies for 5-set win over Hawkettes in season opener
The Ankeny volleyball team was on the verge of a sweep in its season opener on Tuesday at Waukee. After winning the first two sets, the sixth-ranked Hawkettes battled No. 11 Waukee down to the wire in the third set. The Warriors then scored the final two points to emerge with a 26-24 victory, and it turned the non-conference match around. Waukee went … [Read more...] about Waukee rallies for 5-set win over Hawkettes in season opener
No. 6 Hawkettes are undersized, but still boast plenty of potential
On paper, the Ankeny volleyball team doesn't appear to match up with some of the CIML's top squads, including its crosstown rival. A closer look, though, reveals a scrappy and talented team that should be able to compete with just about any opponent on its schedule. The Iowa Girls' High School Athletic Union did not make the mistake of underestimating … [Read more...] about No. 6 Hawkettes are undersized, but still boast plenty of potential
Ankeny freshman Schrader commits to play volleyball for Notre Dame
Last Sunday, the Notre Dame women's basketball team captured the NCAA Division I national championship. Perhaps someday Phyona Schrader will lead the Irish to a national title in volleyball. The Ankeny High School freshman verbally committed earlier this week to play for Notre Dame, beginning in the 2021 season. The 15-year-old Southview Middle School … [Read more...] about Ankeny freshman Schrader commits to play volleyball for Notre Dame
Greathouse to join Rittman on Grand View volleyball team
Miranda Greathouse recalls watching Jordyn Rittman help the Ankeny Centennial volleyball team to the Class 5A state title in 2014. Now, Greathouse will have an opportunity to learn from Rittman. The Ankeny High School libero has signed a letter of intent to play for Grand View. She will likely become one of the backups for Rittman, who is entering her … [Read more...] about Greathouse to join Rittman on Grand View volleyball team