Former Ankeny Centennial volleyball standout Elli Teeple made some history on Thursday. The Coe College setter was named the American Rivers Conference Volleyball MVP, becoming the first Kohawk women's player to earn the league's MVP award. The junior has now earned all-conference honors in three straight seasons. Teeple was among a record six Coe … [Read more...] about Coe’s Teeple named American Rivers Conference Most Valuable Player
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Wisconsin freshman Robinson named to all-Big Ten Conference first team
It didn't take long for Wisconsin's Devyn Robinson to become a force in the Big Ten Conference. The former Ankeny Centennial volleyball star has been named to the all-Big Ten first team, the league office announced on Wednesday. The freshman middle blocker and right-side hitter has helped the Badgers to a 15-0 record this season. Robinson has racked up … [Read more...] about Wisconsin freshman Robinson named to all-Big Ten Conference first team
Ballenger, Vacek return home for ‘amazing experience’ to play Cyclones
The end of Alyssa Ballenger's collegiate volleyball career is just around the corner. Isabelle Vacek's career is just getting under way. Despite those differences, both former Ankeny standouts enjoyed returning to central Iowa last weekend as their Wayne State (Neb.) squad played a pair of exhibition matches against Iowa State at Hilton … [Read more...] about Ballenger, Vacek return home for ‘amazing experience’ to play Cyclones
Homer, the Miracle League’s mascot, comes to Ankeny
The Ankeny Kiwanis Club is proud to welcome Miracle League's mascot Homer to Ankeny! Homer is the mascot for Miracle League--a national organization that promotes the creation of accessible baseball leagues and obstacle-free ball fields in communities across the country. A partnership of Ankeny Kiwanis Club service organization, the City of Ankeny, and a … [Read more...] about Homer, the Miracle League’s mascot, comes to Ankeny
Strait helps Bulldogs reach Elite Eight of NCAA Division II tournament
Hunter Strait and the Truman State men's basketball team are headed to the Elite Eight of the NCAA Division II tournament. Strait, a former Ankeny Centennial standout, made two free throws in the final seconds to seal the Bulldogs' 65-62 victory over Michigan Tech on Tuesday night in the Midwest Regional final at Evansville, Ind. Truman State (20-2) … [Read more...] about Strait helps Bulldogs reach Elite Eight of NCAA Division II tournament