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
Dani Kohut Lynch
Hawkettes reach final of Found Invite before falling to No. 5 Dowling again
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
Hawkettes outlast Johnston in 5 sets, raise their record to 14-2 on the season
Tuesday's CIML Conference volleyball showdown between a pair of top-10 teams at Ankeny High School came down to the last two points. Third-ranked Ankeny finally emerged with a 25-20, 26-28, 25-22, 22-25, 16-14 victory over No. 8 Johnston, getting a kill from Tanith Roush to close out the match. "We had moments of greatness and moments of inconsistency, … [Read more...] about Hawkettes outlast Johnston in 5 sets, raise their record to 14-2 on the season
‘It was a fun environment’: Hawkettes sweep past Waukee in CIML opener
Ankeny volleyball coach Dani Kohut Lynch wanted her team to get off to a good start in CIML Conference play. Mission accomplished. The fifth-ranked Hawkettes traveled to Waukee on Tuesday and overcame a boisterous crowd to post a 25-17, 25-12, 25-20 victory. "It was a great kickoff to the conference season," said Kohut Lynch. "That first set … [Read more...] about ‘It was a fun environment’: Hawkettes sweep past Waukee in CIML opener
Hawkettes, Jaguars reach quarterfinals of Centennial Invite before falling
Saturday's Ankeny Centennial Invitational was like a mini-state tournament, featuring many of Iowa's best volleyball squads in the 16-team field. Fifth-ranked Ankeny and No. 11 Centennial both had some moments of spectacular play. In the end, though, the Hawkettes and Jaguars were both eliminated in the quarterfinals of the championship bracket. Ankeny … [Read more...] about Hawkettes, Jaguars reach quarterfinals of Centennial Invite before falling