The Ankeny Christian Academy volleyball players wanted to close out the Class 1A state tournament in style. The top-ranked Eagles accomplished their goal. ACA swept past No. 3 Holy Trinity Catholic in the championship match on Thursday at Xtream Arena in Coralville, posting a 25-21, 25-18, 25-17 victory to capture its second consecutive crown. "We … [Read more...] about BACK-TO-BACK!: Eagles soar to 2nd consecutive Class 1A volleyball crown
Carley Craighead
‘We know that we’re the best team’: ACA tops BCLUW, will play Holy Trinity for title
Last year, the Ankeny Christian Academy volleyball team made a surprising run to the Class 1A state championship. Now, the top-ranked Eagles are just win one away from defending their title as a prohibitive favorite. "It feels amazing," ACA setter Katie Quick said on Wednesday after the Eagles defeated No. 4 BCLUW in four sets in the Class 1A … [Read more...] about ‘We know that we’re the best team’: ACA tops BCLUW, will play Holy Trinity for title
Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Carley Craighead, Ankeny Christian volleyball
Sophomore outside hitter Carley Craighead helped the Ankeny Christian Academy volleyball team to the Class 1A state title last week at Xtream Arena in Coralville. The seventh-ranked Eagles won their last 18 matches and finished with a 39-3 record. Craighead pounded 20 kills as ACA outlasted No. 4 Gladbrook-Reinbeck in five sets in Thursday's championship … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Carley Craighead, Ankeny Christian volleyball
Eagles rout Don Bosco in tourney debut, will play No. 1 Springville in 1A semifinals
Ankeny Christian Academy's state volleyball tournament debut was a smashing success. The seventh-ranked Eagles got off to a fast start and never looked back in a Class 1A quarterfinal against No. 8 Don Bosco on Tuesday night. They rolled to a 25-16, 25-23, 25-14 victory at Xtream Arena in Coralville. "It was crazy," said ACA setter Katie Quick. "It's … [Read more...] about Eagles rout Don Bosco in tourney debut, will play No. 1 Springville in 1A semifinals