Ankeny Centennial volleyball standout Ella Becker has committed to play for Cornell College. Becker, a senior libero, announced her decision via Twitter on Friday. "I'm beyond excited to announce my commitment to continue my academic and volleyball career at Cornell College!" Becker tweeted. "Thank you to my parents, coaches, and teammates who … [Read more...] about Centennial libero Becker commits to play volleyball at Cornell College
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Centennial’s Mirembe signs letter of intent to play volleyball at DMACC
Ankeny Centennial volleyball standout Monica Mirembe has signed a letter of intent with DMACC (Boone). Mirembe said she looked at some other schools before picking the Bears. "It was not very hard for me to decide I wanted to go there," Mirembe said. "They have a great nursing program and a welcoming and great environment and people on that … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Mirembe signs letter of intent to play volleyball at DMACC
‘It’s a bummer’: Pleasant Valley knocks out Centennial, earns rematch vs. Ankeny
The Ankeny Centennial volleyball team was hoping to erase the memory of last year's four-set loss to Ankeny in the Class 5A quarterfinals. Instead, the Jaguars suffered a similar fate. Second-ranked Pleasant Valley scored 33 of the last 48 points and posted a 25-16, 19-25, 25-20, 25-12 victory over No. 7 Centennial in a Class 5A quarterfinal on Monday … [Read more...] about ‘It’s a bummer’: Pleasant Valley knocks out Centennial, earns rematch vs. Ankeny
Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Peyton Mitchell, Ankeny Centennial volleyball
Senior middle hitter Peyton Mitchell has helped the seventh-ranked Ankeny Centennial volleyball team to a 30-9 record. She had four kills and two aces as the Jaguars swept No. 11 Cedar Rapids Prairie in a Class 5A regional final on Tuesday to advance to the state tournament. Mitchell has racked up 117 kills and 45 blocks this season. She has compiled a … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Peyton Mitchell, Ankeny Centennial volleyball
‘SHINE TIME’: Meyer, Jaguars sweep C.R. Prairie, advance to state tourney
Marissa Meyer could barely contain her excitement following Tuesday's volleyball match against visiting Cedar Rapids Prairie. "I don't even have words (to describe it)," Meyer said. "I'm just so excited. We've worked for it the whole season. We had this saying the whole season, 'Grind time. Pride time. Shine time.' And we did shine." Nobody shined more … [Read more...] about ‘SHINE TIME’: Meyer, Jaguars sweep C.R. Prairie, advance to state tourney