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Defending champs look to ‘maintain high expectations program has reached’

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The goals haven't changed for the Ankeny volleyball team, even after losing Class 5A player of the year Phyona Schrader and fellow all-stater McKenna Scheib from last year's state championship squad. Ankeny coach Dave Whims thinks the Hawkettes can contend for another crown. "My goal is to get the players to play the best they can play as an individual … [Read more...] about Defending champs look to ‘maintain high expectations program has reached’

Ankeny star Schrader named Gatorade Iowa Volleyball Player of the Year

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Ankeny volleyball star Phyona Schrader has added another huge award to her collection of trophies. The senior setter has been named the Gatorade Iowa Player of the Year for 2020-21, becoming only the second Ankeny player to receive the award. Chelsey Semprini also earned the honor in 2008. "I was sitting drinking tea with my mom this morning when … [Read more...] about Ankeny star Schrader named Gatorade Iowa Volleyball Player of the Year

‘Bradley was the perfect fit for me!’: Ankeny’s Scheib to play for Braves

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Ankeny volleyball standout McKenna Scheib will be taking her talents to Peoria, Ill. The senior middle hitter has committed to play for Bradley University. "My decision wasn’t very hard," Scheib said. "It is coming to the end of my high school career and I needed to move on, and Bradley was the perfect fit for me! From the first time I talked to the … [Read more...] about ‘Bradley was the perfect fit for me!’: Ankeny’s Scheib to play for Braves

Ankeny Fanatic announces its all-time Ankeny volleyball team

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Perhaps no high school sport has been more synonymous with the community of Ankeny than the game of volleyball. Ankeny High School captured four state championships in a six-year period from 2004-09. Following the split into two high schools in 2013, Ankeny Centennial quickly claimed four titles in a five-year stretch from 2014-18. "It's fantastic to … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic announces its all-time Ankeny volleyball team

Ankeny volleyball star Schrader named state’s player of the year by IGCA

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2020 has been the year of COVID-19. It has also been the year of Phyona Schrader. The senior setter led the Ankeny volleyball team to the Class 5A state championship earlier this month. She was selected the captain of the all-tournament team. Now, Schrader has received more honors from the Iowa Girls' Coaches Association. She was named to the Elite … [Read more...] about Ankeny volleyball star Schrader named state’s player of the year by IGCA

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Adalyn Goodwin, Ankeny volleyball

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Junior setter Adalyn Goodwin helped the Ankeny volleyball team to the Class 5A state championship last week in Cedar Rapids. She had five assists in the Hawkettes' semifinal win over Pleasant Valley on Nov. 4. Goodwin racked up 102 assists, 17 digs and 10 aces on the season. She helped the Hawkettes to a 22-2 record. "She played a true sub this year … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Adalyn Goodwin, Ankeny volleyball

Ankeny’s Schrader named to all-CIML first team for third straight year

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Ankeny volleyball standout Phyona Schrader has been named to the all-conference first team for the third straight year. Schrader, a senior setter, was selected to the CIML Iowa Conference first team after leading the Hawkettes to the Class 5A state title. She also led her team to the league crown. Schrader, who surpassed the 2,000-assist career mark … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Schrader named to all-CIML first team for third straight year

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Lexi Stephens, Ankeny volleyball

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Junior libero Lexi Stephens helped the Ankeny volleyball team capture the fifth state championship in school history last week in Cedar Rapids. She racked up a team-high 272 digs as the Hawkettes posted a 22-2 record and finished the season with a 19-match winning streak. Stephens also had 69 assists. She was named to the CIML Iowa Conference second … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Lexi Stephens, Ankeny volleyball

JUMP FOR JOY!: Hawkettes, Whims capture their 5th state championships

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When Dave Whims came out of retirement in 2019 to coach the Ankeny volleyball team once again, he thought the Hawkettes had the potential to eventually win another state championship. It happened faster than he expected. Second-ranked Ankeny defeated No. 5 Iowa City Liberty in four sets to capture the Class 5A title on Thursday at the Alliant Energy … [Read more...] about JUMP FOR JOY!: Hawkettes, Whims capture their 5th state championships

HAWKETTES ARE BACK ON TOP FOR FIRST TIME SINCE 2009

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It took 11 years, but the Ankeny volleyball team is back on top. The second-ranked Hawkettes captured their first state championship in more than a decade by defeating No. 5 Iowa City Liberty in four sets in the Class 5A final on Thursday at the Alliant Energy Power House in Cedar Rapids. They won the match by scores of 25-21, 25-17, 21-25, 25-19. "It … [Read more...] about HAWKETTES ARE BACK ON TOP FOR FIRST TIME SINCE 2009

‘I knew we could do it’: Ankeny outlasts Spartans, will play I.C. Liberty for crown

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Ava Reynolds watched the ball fall to the floor and then screamed with joy. The junior outside hitter blocked a Pleasant Valley spike attempt to send the second-ranked Ankeny volleyball team to the Class 5A championship match. "I don't even know (what I was thinking)...just excitement," said Reynolds. "I was just so proud of my team, and everybody did … [Read more...] about ‘I knew we could do it’: Ankeny outlasts Spartans, will play I.C. Liberty for crown

Hawkettes overcome Centennial’s fast start, earn return trip to 5A semifinals

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For awhile on Monday morning, the Ankeny Centennial volleyball team threatened to pull off the first upset of the Class 5A state tournament. The seventh-ranked Jaguars won the opening set against crosstown rival Ankeny and then jumped out to a 5-1 lead in the second set of a quarterfinal match at the Alliant Energy Power House in Cedar Rapids. "I think … [Read more...] about Hawkettes overcome Centennial’s fast start, earn return trip to 5A semifinals