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Jaguars capture outright CIML Central Conference championship

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The Ankeny Centennial volleyball team captured the outright CIML Central Conference crown on Tuesday. Now, the Jaguars can focus on winning the championship that they really want--the Class 5A state title. "One of our team's goals this season was to win the conference, so we stepped on the court to do just that," Centennial coach Jessica Rinehart said … [Read more...] about Jaguars capture outright CIML Central Conference championship

Jaguars raise their game to new level, capture Westside Invite crown

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If the Ankeny Centennial volleyball team wants to win a fourth state title in five years, the Jaguars will have to take their game to a higher level. On Saturday, they may have done just that. Second-ranked Centennial went a perfect 6-0 on the day to capture the Westside Invitational title at Cedar Rapids Jefferson. The Jaguars posted a 25-16, 25-19 … [Read more...] about Jaguars raise their game to new level, capture Westside Invite crown

Class 5A volleyball pairings announced: Centennial, Ankeny will host semifinals

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The road to Cedar Rapids will go through Ankeny for both of Ankeny's ranked volleyball teams. Neither second-ranked Ankeny Centennial nor No. 6 Ankeny will have to leave town in order to qualify for the Class 5A state tournament. "When it came out (Tuesday), the girls had (the pairings) pulled up on the bus," Centennial coach Jessica Rinehart said on … [Read more...] about Class 5A volleyball pairings announced: Centennial, Ankeny will host semifinals

Jaguars sweep past Ankeny, clinch share of Central Conference crown

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There was more at stake on Tuesday than the CIML Central Conference volleyball title. The crosstown bragging rights were also on the line. After posting a five-set victory at Ankeny last year, second-ranked Ankeny Centennial needed just three sets to defeat the No. 6 Hawkettes on their home court this season. The Jaguars rolled to a 25-20, 25-22, 25-13 … [Read more...] about Jaguars sweep past Ankeny, clinch share of Central Conference crown

Rinehart excited about Jaguars’ potential despite loss to Valley

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Don't be surprised if the Ankeny Centennial and Valley volleyball teams meet again later this season at the Class 5A state tournament. The two squads have a habit of running into each other. The third-ranked Tigers rallied from a one-set deficit to beat No. 2 Centennial, 24-26, 25-22, 15-10, in the championship match of the Urbandale Invitational on … [Read more...] about Rinehart excited about Jaguars’ potential despite loss to Valley

Sauer smashes 24 kills, leads Jaguars past Dowling Catholic

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On a team with four Division I players, the Ankeny Centennial volleyball squad is hardly a one-man unit. On Tuesday, though, it may have seemed that way to visiting Dowling Catholic. Kenna Sauer pounded 24 of her team's 40 kills to lead the second-ranked Jaguars to a sweep over No. 7 Dowling. She had just three hitting errors in 43 total attacks for a … [Read more...] about Sauer smashes 24 kills, leads Jaguars past Dowling Catholic

Winters leads Centennial to sweep over Little Cyclones

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Senior Ari Winters wears No. 17 on her Ankeny Centennial volleyball uniform. On Tuesday, Winters had a huge match as the second-ranked Jaguars rolled to their 17th consecutive victory. She pounded 10 kills and posted a .600 hitting percentage to lead Centennial to a 25-11, 25-9, 25-10 triumph over visiting Ames. Winters also had a pair of blocks and … [Read more...] about Winters leads Centennial to sweep over Little Cyclones

Streaks continue: Jags win 16th straight, hand Riders 6th loss in row

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The Ankeny Centennial volleyball team entered Thursday's non-conference match at Des Moines Roosevelt on a long winning streak. The Roughriders, meanwhile, were looking to end a losing skid. Both streaks are still intact. The second-ranked Jaguars rolled to a 25-14, 25-13, 25-19 victory for their 16th consecutive win. They are now 21-1 on the … [Read more...] about Streaks continue: Jags win 16th straight, hand Riders 6th loss in row

Jaguars sweep past Johnston in Central Conference opener

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The second-ranked Ankeny Centennial volleyball team earned its 20th victory of the season on Tuesday with a sweep at No. 13 Johnston in its CIML Central Conference opener. The Jaguars posted a 25-8, 25-20, 25-18 triumph for their 15th consecutive win. They are now 20-1 on the season, while Johnston's record dropped to 5-5. "I thought we had an ok … [Read more...] about Jaguars sweep past Johnston in Central Conference opener

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Aby Wood, Ankeny Centennial volleyball

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Aby Wood of the Ankeny Centennial volleyball team is the Ankeny Fanatic Sub of the Week sponsored by Blimpie. She has committed to play for Waldorf University. Wood, a senior, has helped second-ranked Centennial to a 20-1 record. The Jaguars have won their last 15 matches. Wood has recorded 21 kills while posting a .341 hitting percentage. She ranks … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Aby Wood, Ankeny Centennial volleyball

Jaguars survive gauntlet of top-10 foes to capture tournament title

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There aren't too many volleyball teams who could have survived the gauntlet of top-10 opponents that Ankeny Centennial faced on Saturday in the Metro Invitational at Southeast Polk. The second-ranked Jaguars, though, did just fine. Centennial defeated four top-10 foes en route to winning the tournament for the third straight year. The Jaguars rallied … [Read more...] about Jaguars survive gauntlet of top-10 foes to capture tournament title

Robinson returns to lineup, helps Jaguars to victory at Lincoln

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Less than 72 hours after helping the USA Volleyball youth national team to a perfect 5-0 record at the 2018 NORCECA Girls' U18 Continental Championship in Honduras, Devyn Robinson was back on the court with her Ankeny Centennial teammates. The junior middle hitter played in two of the three sets and had six kills to help the second-ranked Jaguars to a … [Read more...] about Robinson returns to lineup, helps Jaguars to victory at Lincoln

Jones, Wallestad step up, help Jaguars to Little Hawk Invite crown

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The Ankeny Centennial volleyball team was already playing without standout middle hitter Devyn Robinson. Then, senior middle hitter Megan Lively went down with an injury. No worries. The second-ranked Jaguars cruised to the championship of the Little Hawk Invitational on Saturday at Iowa City High, despite missing two of their top players. "I … [Read more...] about Jones, Wallestad step up, help Jaguars to Little Hawk Invite crown

Jaguars sweep Omaha Skutt Catholic, the No. 13 team in nation

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When Ankeny Centennial volleyball coach Jessica Rinehart scheduled a match against one of the nation's top teams, she was simply looking for a way to challenge the Jaguars. Coming away with a victory was a bonus. Centennial, the No. 1 team in Class 5A, posted a 25-22, 25-23, 25-15 win over visiting Skutt Catholic of Omaha on Tuesday. Skutt Catholic, … [Read more...] about Jaguars sweep Omaha Skutt Catholic, the No. 13 team in nation

Without Robinson, Jaguars fall to Cedar Falls at Centennial Invite

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The Ankeny Centennial volleyball team proved on Saturday that it can play pretty well without one of its best players. The top-ranked Jaguars advanced to the championship match of the Centennial Early Bird Invitational before dropping a 25-19, 25-20 decision to No. 5 Cedar Falls, the defending Class 5A state champion. The Tigers trailed in the second set, … [Read more...] about Without Robinson, Jaguars fall to Cedar Falls at Centennial Invite

Jaguars on a mission to regain Class 5A volleyball crown

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Kenna Sauer wasn't herself on the volleyball court last year. After breaking her foot early in the season, the Ankeny Centennial outside hitter tried to come back later, but she didn't resemble the player who was named the captain of the Class 5A all-tournament team as a sophomore. She had just 105 kills as the Jaguars reached the Class 5A semifinals … [Read more...] about Jaguars on a mission to regain Class 5A volleyball crown

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Megan Lively, Centennial volleyball

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Senior middle hitter Megan Lively is one of four Division I recruits on the Ankeny Centennial volleyball team. She has verbally committed to play for Central Florida. The 6-foot-3 Lively helped the Jaguars to a 30-8 record last season. She had 124 kills and compiled a .417 hitting percentage while also racking up 68 blocks. Here is some inside info on … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Megan Lively, Centennial volleyball

Centennial’s Robinson earns spot on USA Volleyball youth national team

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Ankeny Centennial's Devyn Robinson isn't just one of the state's best volleyball players. She is one of the top middle hitters in the country. Robinson has been selected to play on the USA Volleyball youth national team. Only 12 girls from across the nation made the final roster. The USA squad will be competing in the 2018 NORCECA Girls' U18 … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Robinson earns spot on USA Volleyball youth national team