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Robinson helps U.S. team to first-ever gold medal at U18 World Championship

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Ankeny Centennial senior Devyn Robinson (No. 13) celebrates with her teammates after the U.S. Girls Youth National Team defeated Italy in five sets to win the gold medal at the U18 World Championship on Saturday night at Cairo, Egypt. (Photo courtesy of USA Volleyball) Devyn Robinson is now a world champion. The Ankeny Centennial volleyball star played … [Read more...] about Robinson helps U.S. team to first-ever gold medal at U18 World Championship

Ballenger helps Bluejays to 3-0 mark at Cedar Falls, earns all-tourney honors

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Creighton's Megan Ballenger tries for a block during an exhibition match against Iowa State on Aug. 23 at Hilton Coliseum in Ames. (Photo by Dan Holm) Megan Ballenger's final trip to her home state as a member of the Creighton volleyball team was a memorable one. Ballenger, a former Ankeny star, was named to the all-tournament team after helping … [Read more...] about Ballenger helps Bluejays to 3-0 mark at Cedar Falls, earns all-tourney honors

Injured Iowa defensive back Moss to be out for at least 4-6 weeks

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Iowa defensive back Riley Moss intercepts a pass during last year's game at Minnesota. (Photo courtesy of Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com) Former Ankeny Centennial star Riley Moss won't be playing in the Cy-Hawk game on Saturday. Iowa's sophomore defensive back suffered an injury during the Hawkeyes' season-opening victory against Miami of Ohio on Aug. 31. … [Read more...] about Injured Iowa defensive back Moss to be out for at least 4-6 weeks

Drake’s Macke named MVC Defensive Player of the Week

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Drake libero Kylee Macke has been named the Missouri Valley Conference Defensive Player of the Week after recording 56 digs in three matches at the Drake Invitational over the weekend. (Photo courtesy of Drake Athletics) Drake volleyball standout Kylee Macke, a former Ankeny Centennial star, has been named the Missouri Valley Conference Defensive Player … [Read more...] about Drake’s Macke named MVC Defensive Player of the Week