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Hawkettes survive five-set thriller vs. Dowling, even season series at 2-2

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Parker Olson stepped behind the service line with a chance to put an end to Thursday's marathon volleyball match against visiting Dowling Catholic. The Ankeny senior didn't let the opportunity go to waste. Olson served an ace for the final point to give the fourth-ranked Hawkettes a 25-10, 25-22, 23-25, 24-26, 15-12 victory over No. 3 Dowling in a CIML … [Read more...] about Hawkettes survive five-set thriller vs. Dowling, even season series at 2-2

Hawkettes celebrate their Senior Night with dominating sweep over S.E. Polk

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Ankeny volleyball coach Dani Kohut Lynch is in her first season with the program, but she has already grown tremendously fond of the Hawkettes' seniors. Those seniors were celebrated on Tuesday before fourth-ranked Ankeny rolled to a 25-16, 25-12, 25-9 victory over visiting Southeast Polk. "Tonight was a great way to celebrate the seniors in our … [Read more...] about Hawkettes celebrate their Senior Night with dominating sweep over S.E. Polk

Hawkettes top Indianola to claim title at Waukee Invite, raise their record to 22-4

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A year ago, the Ankeny volleyball team defeated Indianola in the third-place match at the Waukee Invitational. On Saturday at the same tournament, the two teams met again--this time in the championship match. The fourth-ranked Hawkettes posted a 25-20, 26-24 victory over the No. 7 team in Class 4A to claim the title. "It was a great … [Read more...] about Hawkettes top Indianola to claim title at Waukee Invite, raise their record to 22-4

Hawkettes reach final of Found Invite before falling to No. 5 Dowling again

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If the Ankeny volleyball team should happen to play either Dowling Catholic or Iowa City Liberty in the Class 5A state tournament in November, the Hawkettes will have a detailed scouting report on both opponents. Second-ranked Ankeny played both No. 4 Iowa City Liberty and No. 5 Dowling for the third time this season on Saturday in the Caroline Found … [Read more...] about Hawkettes reach final of Found Invite before falling to No. 5 Dowling again