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‘We knew what we needed to do to win’: Hawkettes knock off No. 1 Dowling

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The third time proved to be a charm for the Ankeny volleyball team. The second-ranked Hawkettes avenged their only two losses with a four-set victory at No. 1 Dowling Catholic on Saturday. They posted a 26-24, 25-22, 16-25, 25-20 victory to snap the Maroons' 12-match winning streak. "We studied them a little harder this time," said Ankeny coach Dave … [Read more...] about ‘We knew what we needed to do to win’: Hawkettes knock off No. 1 Dowling

Ankeny volleyball team rolls past Fort Dodge on emotional Senior Night

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Tuesday was an emotional night for McKenna Scheib and the other seniors on the Ankeny volleyball team. It didn't show, though, on the court. The second-ranked Hawkettes rolled to a 25-8, 25-8, 25-10 victory over visiting Fort Dodge on their Senior Night. "It really was emotional because we have become so connected as a team that it's going to be … [Read more...] about Ankeny volleyball team rolls past Fort Dodge on emotional Senior Night

‘We are continuing to improve’: Ankeny girls sweep their way past Indianola

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The Ankeny volleyball team can defeat its opponents in a lot of different ways. Thursday's match at Indianola proved that. The second-ranked Hawkettes rolled to a 25-13, 25-15, 25-14 victory in the non-conference match. They improved to 8-2 on the season, while the Indians dropped to 4-8. "It was a solid performance by the Hawkettes," said Ankeny … [Read more...] about ‘We are continuing to improve’: Ankeny girls sweep their way past Indianola

Hawkettes commit just 5 hitting errors in ‘clean’ sweep at Mason City

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The Ankeny volleyball team took a long trip to Mason City for its CIML Iowa Conference opener on Tuesday. The match itself probably took less time. The fourth-ranked Hawkettes gave up just 24 total points and rolled to a 25-6, 25-6, 25-12 victory. They improved to 7-2 on the season, while Mason City's record dropped to 1-10. "Everyone had the … [Read more...] about Hawkettes commit just 5 hitting errors in ‘clean’ sweep at Mason City

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Halle Ouellette, Ankeny volleyball

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Junior defensive specialist Halle Ouellette has helped the fourth-ranked Ankeny volleyball team to a 7-2 record this season. The Hawkettes rolled to a 25-6, 25-6, 25-12 victory at Mason City in their CIML Iowa Conference opener on Tuesday. Ouellette recorded 20 digs in the first eight matches of the season. She had also racked up seven aces. "Halle … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Halle Ouellette, Ankeny volleyball

Hawkettes top Johnston, but ‘still need to work on certain parts of the game’

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The Ankeny volleyball team was pushed to a fourth set Tuesday in a match at Johnston. The eighth-ranked Hawkettes dropped the third set before posting a 25-22, 25-15, 21-25, 25-16 victory. They raised their record to 6-2 on the season, while the Dragons fell to 1-2. "It was a tough match," said Ankeny coach Dave Whims. "We played sluggish, and they … [Read more...] about Hawkettes top Johnston, but ‘still need to work on certain parts of the game’

Hawkettes sweep No. 1 Valley, No. 7 Waukee to finish 2-1 at round-robin event

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Ankeny volleyball coach Dave Whims wasn't concerned about wins and losses heading into Saturday's quadrangular tournament at Valley. Apparently, his players were. After losing a three-set match to fifth-ranked Dowling Catholic, the No. 8 Hawkettes bounced back with a pair of impressive victories. They swept both No. 1 Valley and No. 7 Waukee to raise … [Read more...] about Hawkettes sweep No. 1 Valley, No. 7 Waukee to finish 2-1 at round-robin event

Hawkettes rebound from loss with dominating sweep over S.E. Polk

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The Ankeny volleyball players appeared to be in a hurry to get home. The third-ranked Hawkettes won 68 percent of the points and rolled to a 25-9, 25-8, 25-18 victory at Southeast Polk on Tuesday. They raised their record to 3-1 on the season, while the Rams dropped to 2-4. Ankeny bounced back from a five-set loss to No. 4 Dowling Catholic on Saturday … [Read more...] about Hawkettes rebound from loss with dominating sweep over S.E. Polk

Hawkettes top Dallas Center-Grimes, then fall to Dowling Catholic in 5 sets

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The final match of Saturday's triangular volleyball meet at Ankeny High School was the kind of battle that could be played at the Class 5A state tournament later this season. Third-ranked Ankeny took a 2-1 lead over No. 4 Dowling Catholic before the Maroons rallied for a 25-22, 12-25, 23-25, 25-19, 15-13 victory. The Hawkettes dropped to 2-1 on the … [Read more...] about Hawkettes top Dallas Center-Grimes, then fall to Dowling Catholic in 5 sets

‘She is very special’: Super Schrader looks to lead Hawkettes back to state

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Ankeny volleyball coach Dave Whims has seen a lot of great players in his legendary coaching career. Phyona Schrader may be as good as any of them. The versatile setter is back for her senior season with the Hawkettes, who are third in the Class 5A preseason rankings by the Iowa Girls' High School Athletic Union. The Notre Dame recruit has a chance to … [Read more...] about ‘She is very special’: Super Schrader looks to lead Hawkettes back to state

‘We’re proud of ourselves’: Ankeny takes first set before Cedar Falls rallies

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The Ankeny volleyball players accomplished something on Thursday that very few teams have been able to do. The fourth-ranked Hawkettes put a legitimate scare into No. 1 Cedar Falls. Ankeny won the opening set and then jumped out to a 6-2 lead in the second set before the Tigers regrouped at the U.S. Cellular Center in Cedar Rapids. Cedar Falls rallied … [Read more...] about ‘We’re proud of ourselves’: Ankeny takes first set before Cedar Falls rallies

‘We’re ready to take them on’: No. 1 Cedar Falls up next for confident Hawkettes

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It was less than 20 minutes after the Ankeny volleyball team had defeated Council Bluffs Lincoln in the quarterfinals of the Class 5A state tournament on Tuesday. Phyona Schrader walked into the media interview room at the U.S. Cellular Center in Cedar Rapids. She was ready to answer some questions about the Hawkettes' victory, but in the back of her … [Read more...] about ‘We’re ready to take them on’: No. 1 Cedar Falls up next for confident Hawkettes

‘We had a pretty good game plan’: Schrader, Ankeny dominate No. 5 Lynx

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The Ankeny volleyball team played without one of its setters during the quarterfinals of the Class 5A state tournament on Tuesday. For many squads, that would be a huge problem. But for the fourth-ranked Hawkettes, it turned out to be only a minor inconvenience. The team's primary setter, junior Phyona Schrader, took control of the offense and led … [Read more...] about ‘We had a pretty good game plan’: Schrader, Ankeny dominate No. 5 Lynx

Surging Ankeny, Council Bluffs Lincoln squads to meet in Class 5A quarterfinal

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Perhaps the most anticipated matchup in the Class 5A quarterfinals of the state volleyball tournament will feature two of the state's hottest teams. Fourth-ranked Ankeny (36-5) will face No. 5 Council Bluffs Lincoln (38-3) on Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the U.S. Cellular Center in Cedar Rapids. The Hawkettes have won 16 straight matches, while the Lynx are … [Read more...] about Surging Ankeny, Council Bluffs Lincoln squads to meet in Class 5A quarterfinal

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Mallory Luther, Ankeny volleyball

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Senior defensive specialist Mallory Luther is a member of the Ankeny volleyball team. Luther has helped the fourth-ranked Hawkettes to a 36-5 record and a berth in next week's Class 5A state tournament. She has racked up 147 digs and 19 aces. "Mallory has come in this year and earned the position of defensive specialist," said Ankeny coach Dave … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Mallory Luther, Ankeny volleyball

Ankeny, Whims going back to state after sweeping C.R. Kennedy

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The Ankeny volleyball team is headed back to the state tournament for the second straight year, but for coach Dave Whims, it'll be his first appearance in the tournament since 2014. The fourth-ranked Hawkettes swept No. 12 Cedar Rapids Kennedy in a Class 5A regional final on Monday, 25-10, 25-20, 25-22, to improve their record to 36-5 on the season. It … [Read more...] about Ankeny, Whims going back to state after sweeping C.R. Kennedy

No. 4 Hawkettes, No. 9 Jaguars play for state tournament berths Monday

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Just one more win. That's all that the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial volleyball teams need to earn another trip to the Class 5A state tournament in Cedar Rapids. Fourth-ranked Ankeny (35-5) will host a regional final against No. 12 Cedar Rapids Kennedy (20-18) on Monday, while No. 9 Centennial (18-14) will play for a state berth at No. 5 Council Bluffs … [Read more...] about No. 4 Hawkettes, No. 9 Jaguars play for state tournament berths Monday

Hawkettes pound 18 aces in win over Urbandale, move closer to state berth

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McKenna Scheib made the most of her second opportunity to play against the Urbandale volleyball team. The Ankeny junior suffered an ankle injury during the Hawkettes' win at Urbandale on Sept. 24. She was out of action for the next two weeks. On Tuesday, Scheib had eight kills as the fourth-ranked Hawkettes rolled to a 25-7, 25-11, 25-21 victory over … [Read more...] about Hawkettes pound 18 aces in win over Urbandale, move closer to state berth