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Centennial snaps out of recent funk, hits .328 en route to sweep at Ames

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The Ankeny Centennial volleyball team got a much-needed victory on Tuesday at Ames. The fifth-ranked Jaguars posted a 25-15, 25-15, 25-17 triumph to snap out of a recent funk. They improved to 3-1 in the CIML Iowa Conference and 12-7 overall, while Ames' records dropped to 0-3 and 4-11. Centennial was coming off a difficult week that began with a … [Read more...] about Centennial snaps out of recent funk, hits .328 en route to sweep at Ames

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Millie Hill, Ankeny Centennial volleyball

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Senior defensive specialist Millie Hill has helped the Ankeny Centennial volleyball team to a 9-1 record and a No. 5 ranking in Class 5A. She had three digs on Thursday as the Jaguars swept a non-conference match at Ottumwa in three sets. Hill ranks third on the team with 48 digs. She has also completed 73-of-81 serves with five aces. Here is some … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Millie Hill, Ankeny Centennial volleyball

‘I like where our team is at’: Jaguars romp past Ottumwa, improve record to 9-1

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For the last few weeks, the Ankeny Centennial volleyball players have tried not to look ahead to Tuesday's showdown against second-ranked Ankeny. Now, the Jaguars can finally focus on their crosstown rival. No. 5 Centennial improved its record to 9-1 with a 25-17, 26-24, 25-16 victory at Ottumwa in a non-conference match on Thursday. The Bulldogs … [Read more...] about ‘I like where our team is at’: Jaguars romp past Ottumwa, improve record to 9-1

Jaguars sweep Marshalltown, gear up for showdowns against Ottumwa, Ankeny

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A balanced offensive attack and an effective defense helped the Ankeny Centennial volleyball team to a sweep at Marshalltown on Tuesday. The fifth-ranked Jaguars posted a 25-18, 25-16, 25-13 victory in the CIML Iowa Conference match. They improved to 2-0 in the league and 8-1 overall, while Marshalltown's records fell to 0-1 and 3-5. "It was a great … [Read more...] about Jaguars sweep Marshalltown, gear up for showdowns against Ottumwa, Ankeny

Jaguars’ balanced attack proves to be too much for upset-minded Fort Dodge

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In the opening set of Tuesday's match against visiting Fort Dodge, Ankeny Centennial didn't look like the second-ranked volleyball team in Class 5A. But for the rest of the match, the Jaguars certainly did. Centennial overcame a rough start to post a 26-24, 25-6, 25-17 victory over the Dodgers in its CIML Iowa Conference opener. The Jaguars improved to … [Read more...] about Jaguars’ balanced attack proves to be too much for upset-minded Fort Dodge

Jaguars fall to No. 8 Waukee in 4 sets, suffer their first loss of the season

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The Ankeny Centennial volleyball team suffered its first loss of the season on Saturday at the Waukee triangular. The second-ranked Jaguars won the opening set against No. 8 Waukee before the Warriors rallied for a 19-25, 25-23, 25-13, 25-19 victory. Waukee improved its record to 4-3. "That loss was a bummer," said Centennial coach Jessica Rinehart. … [Read more...] about Jaguars fall to No. 8 Waukee in 4 sets, suffer their first loss of the season

‘This team is fun’: No. 4 Jaguars sweep past Urbandale to remain unbeaten

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A week off didn't seem to hurt the Ankeny Centennial volleyball team. Playing for the first time since Aug. 29, the fourth-ranked Jaguars remained unbeaten with a 26-24, 25-19, 25-19 victory over No. 10 Urbandale on Tuesday at Centennial. Centennial improved to 5-0 on the season. All five of its wins came against ranked opponents. Urbandale dropped … [Read more...] about ‘This team is fun’: No. 4 Jaguars sweep past Urbandale to remain unbeaten

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Sydney Lee, Ankeny Centennial volleyball

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Senior defensive specialist Sydney Lee is a member of the Ankeny Centennial volleyball team. She has helped the Jaguars to a 5-0 record and a No. 4 ranking in Class 5A. Lee has completed all four of her serves with one ace in two matches this season. "She's athletic and has great touch," said Centennial coach Jessica Rinehart. "She came in our Dowling … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Sydney Lee, Ankeny Centennial volleyball

Jaguars outlast Indianola, then sweep Nevada to remain unbeaten

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Ankeny Centennial volleyball coach Jessica Rinehart didn't mind on Saturday when Indianola rallied from a 2-0 deficit to force a decisive fifth set against the Jaguars at the Centennial triangular. Eighth-ranked Centennial eventually outlasted the No. 15 Indians, 25-15, 25-18, 19-25, 23-25, 15-11, in the day's opening match. "It was a good day for us," … [Read more...] about Jaguars outlast Indianola, then sweep Nevada to remain unbeaten

‘Gutsy’ Jaguars outlast Gilbert, Dowling Catholic in pair of 3-set matches

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Maybe this won't be a rebuilding year for the Ankeny Centennial volleyball team after all. The eighth-ranked Jaguars opened their season on Tuesday with a pair of three-set victories over ranked opponents. The triangular meet was moved to Centennial's gym due to air conditioning issues at Dowling Catholic. The Jaguars closed out the meet with a 25-23, … [Read more...] about ‘Gutsy’ Jaguars outlast Gilbert, Dowling Catholic in pair of 3-set matches

Despite loss of Robinson, Jaguars to be more balanced, experienced in 2020

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There's no way the Ankeny Centennial volleyball team can replace Devyn Robinson. Head coach Jessica Rinehart isn't even going to try. "You don't replace any senior...and Devyn was certainly phenomenal," Rinehart said. "But this team will have a lot more experience and balance overall than the year before. Last year was a wild ride with an entirely new … [Read more...] about Despite loss of Robinson, Jaguars to be more balanced, experienced in 2020

Robinson, Schrader, Vacek unanimously named to all-conference first team

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No volleyball team in Iowa was able to defeat Class 5A state champion Cedar Falls this season. However, if you combined the eight members of the CIML Central Conference first team, that might be a squad that could knock off the Tigers. Just imagine Ankeny junior Phyona Schrader setting the ball for Ankeny Centennial senior Devyn Robinson, and the damage … [Read more...] about Robinson, Schrader, Vacek unanimously named to all-conference first team

Stoessel to be inducted into Volleyball Hall of Fame on Friday

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Longtime Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial assistant coach Annie Stoessel will be inducted into the Iowa Girls' High School Athletic Union Volleyball Hall of Fame on Friday during the state tournament at Cedar Rapids. Stoessel, who is currently a volunteer coach at Centennial, will be enshrined before the Class 4A championship game at about noon. The former … [Read more...] about Stoessel to be inducted into Volleyball Hall of Fame on Friday

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Madison Edwards, Ankeny Centennial volleyball

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Senior Madison Edwards is a member of the Ankeny Centennial volleyball team. Edwards helped the ninth-ranked Jaguars to an 18-15 record this season. She contributed 38 kills, 23 blocks and 25 digs. "Madison has been an awesome member of this team," said Centennial coach Jessica Rinehart. "She works hard, is positive and is willing to play any role … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Madison Edwards, Ankeny Centennial volleyball

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Devyn Robinson, Centennial volleyball

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Senior Devyn Robinson led the Ankeny Centennial volleyball team to an 18-15 record this season. She has been named an Under Armour first team all-American. Robinson led the Jaguars with 248 kills and a .325 hitting percentage, despite missing the first half of the season. She also had a team-high 65 blocks. Here is some inside info on … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Devyn Robinson, Centennial volleyball

Centennial star Robinson named Under Armour first team all-American

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Ankeny Centennial volleyball standout Devyn Robinson has been named an Under Armour first team all-American. Robinson led the Jaguars to an 18-15 record this season. The Wisconsin recruit racked up a team-high 248 kills and a .325 hitting percentage, despite missing the first half of the season. Robinson, who also had a team-high 65 blocks, helped the … [Read more...] about Centennial star Robinson named Under Armour first team all-American

Jaguars run into C.B. Lincoln buzzsaw, finish season with 18-15 record

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Calea Jones and her teammates on the Ankeny Centennial volleyball squad thought they were ready for the challenge of facing one of the state's hottest teams. It turns out that fifth-ranked Council Bluffs Lincoln was even better than advertised. The Lynx swept past No. 9 Centennial, 25-20, 25-21, 25-16, in a Class 5A regional final on Monday at the … [Read more...] about Jaguars run into C.B. Lincoln buzzsaw, finish season with 18-15 record

Jaguars sweep past Fort Dodge, will play at C.B. Lincoln in regional final

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Devyn Robinson made her final appearance on Ankeny Centennial's volleyball court on Tuesday night. So did the rest of the Jaguar seniors. Robinson pounded 20 of her team's 35 kills to lead ninth-ranked Centennial to a 25-10, 25-13, 25-12 victory over Fort Dodge in a Class 5A regional semifinal. It was the final home match for the Jaguars (18-14), who … [Read more...] about Jaguars sweep past Fort Dodge, will play at C.B. Lincoln in regional final

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Ella Becker, Ankeny Centennial volleyball

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Sophomore libero Ella Becker has helped the ninth-ranked Ankeny Centennial volleyball team to a 17-14 record. Becker leads the squad with 262 digs. She is tied for third among the Jaguars with 17 aces. Here is some inside info on Becker: Your team ended the regular season on Thursday by splitting a pair of matches--falling to Sergeant Bluff-Luton … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Ella Becker, Ankeny Centennial volleyball