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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

Jaguars fall to Sergeant Bluff-Luton, then top Carroll Kuemper in 3 sets

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The Ankeny Centennial volleyball team got off to a slow start Thursday. The Jaguars finished with a loud roar. Ninth-ranked Centennial closed out the regular season by hosting two other top-10 opponents in a triangular meet. After dropping a 25-19, 25-19 decision to Sergeant Bluff-Luton, the Jaguars bounced back with a 25-22, 18-25, 15-6 victory over … [Read more...] about Jaguars fall to Sergeant Bluff-Luton, then top Carroll Kuemper in 3 sets

Jaguars beat Urbandale behind Robinson’s 27 kills, finish 3rd in league

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Ankeny Centennial's Devyn Robinson showed again Tuesday night that she can almost single-handedly take over a volleyball match. The preseason all-American pounded 27 kills and hit .522 for the match to lead the ninth-ranked Jaguars to a 25-20, 25-18, 23-25, 25-23 victory over visiting Urbandale. She also completed all 15 of her serves and had three aces … [Read more...] about Jaguars beat Urbandale behind Robinson’s 27 kills, finish 3rd in league

Jaguars show ‘fire and heart’ en route to runner-up finish at Westside Invite

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Saturday's Westside Invitational at Cedar Rapids Jefferson may have been a turning point for the Ankeny Centennial volleyball team. The ninth-ranked Jaguars advanced to the championship match of the tournament before dropping a 25-22, 25-17 decision to No. 7 Dowling Catholic. They went 5-1 on the day to improve their record to 15-13. "We had an awesome … [Read more...] about Jaguars show ‘fire and heart’ en route to runner-up finish at Westside Invite

‘We just got worked’: Maroons sweep Centennial, take control of league race

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With a big match coming up against its crosstown rival, the Ankeny Centennial volleyball team is searching for some answers. The ninth-ranked Jaguars suffered their third consecutive loss on Tuesday, dropping a 25-19, 25-15, 25-15 decision at No. 5 Dowling Catholic in a showdown for first place in the CIML Central Conference. The Maroons improved to 3-0 … [Read more...] about ‘We just got worked’: Maroons sweep Centennial, take control of league race

Jaguars drop matches to St. Teresa’s Academy, Omaha Skutt Catholic

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The Ankeny Centennial volleyball squad traveled to Omaha on Saturday to play two of the best teams in the Midwest. The road trip resulted in a pair of losses for the Jaguars. Centennial, the No. 9 team in Class 5A, began the day with a 25-17, 25-21, 25-15 loss to St. Teresa's Academy of Kansas City (Mo.). The Jaguars then dropped a 25-21, 25-17, … [Read more...] about Jaguars drop matches to St. Teresa’s Academy, Omaha Skutt Catholic

Mitchell sparks Centennial volleyball team to sweep over Little Cyclones

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If the Ankeny Centennial volleyball team hopes to reach its ultimate goal, the Jaguars will need some other hitters besides Devyn Robinson to step up. On Tuesday night, 10th-ranked Centennial got a huge lift from sophomore Peyton Mitchell as the Jaguars rolled to a 25-12, 25-23, 25-12 victory at Ames. Mitchell pounded eight kills in 11 attacks and hit … [Read more...] about Mitchell sparks Centennial volleyball team to sweep over Little Cyclones

Robinson returns to lineup, leads Jaguars to five-set win over Johnston

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There have been some classic battles between the Ankeny Centennial and Johnston volleyball teams in the past. Tuesday's match may have topped them all. The 11th-ranked Jaguars, ignited by the return of preseason all-American Devyn Robinson, outlasted visiting Johnston in a five-set marathon. Centennial posted a 25-10, 27-29, 25-23, 23-25, 15-13 victory … [Read more...] about Robinson returns to lineup, leads Jaguars to five-set win over Johnston

Centennial girls fall twice to No. 4 Waukee at S.E. Polk Invitational

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After losing to fourth-ranked Waukee during pool play at the Southeast Polk Invitational on Saturday, the No. 11 Ankeny Centennial volleyball team got another chance to play the Warriors in the semifinals of bracket play. The result turned out to be the same--a 25-20, 25-19 victory for Waukee--but Centennial coach Jessica Rinehart was pleased with the … [Read more...] about Centennial girls fall twice to No. 4 Waukee at S.E. Polk Invitational

Jaguars limit their mistakes, sweep Lincoln for confidence-boosting win

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Ankeny Centennial volleyball player Olivia Anderson celebrated her 16th birthday on Tuesday with a sweep over visiting Des Moines Lincoln. Anderson pounded nine kills as the sixth-ranked Jaguars posted a 25-23, 25-11, 25-12 victory. After the match, her teammates sang 'Happy birthday' to her. The win improved Centennial's record to 5-6 on the season. … [Read more...] about Jaguars limit their mistakes, sweep Lincoln for confidence-boosting win