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THE END OF AN ERA: Ex-Jaguar star Robinson to play in final NCAA Tourney

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Former Ankeny Centennial volleyball star Devyn Robinson will try to close out her collegiate career in style. The fifth-year senior is headed to the NCAA Tournament along with second-seeded Wisconsin, which was placed in the Nebraska regional when the NCAA pairings were announced on Sunday. The Badgers (23-6) have earned a bid to the tournament for the … [Read more...] about THE END OF AN ERA: Ex-Jaguar star Robinson to play in final NCAA Tourney

‘She’s baaaack’: Ex-Jaguar star Robinson to play 5th collegiate season for Badgers

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With a simple tweet, Devyn Robinson announced some breaking news. "Tell a friend to tell a friend...she's baaaack. #5thyear," she tweeted on Dec. 22. The former Ankeny Centennial volleyball star has elected to play a fifth collegiate season at Wisconsin, where she helped the Badgers to a national championship in 2021. Robinson, a 6-foot-2 right-side … [Read more...] about ‘She’s baaaack’: Ex-Jaguar star Robinson to play 5th collegiate season for Badgers

Houston’s Sauer, Wisconsin’s Robinson earn all-American honors from AVCA

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Former Ankeny Centennial teammates Kenna Sauer and Devyn Robinson have received all-American honors from the American Volleyball Coaches Association. Sauer, who made the most of her grad transfer season at Houston, has been named to the third team. In addition to earning all-American honors for the first time—and being the school’s first all-American … [Read more...] about Houston’s Sauer, Wisconsin’s Robinson earn all-American honors from AVCA

Wisconsin standout Robinson earns AVCA all-American honors for 2nd time

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Former Ankeny Centennial volleyball star Devyn Robinson is now a two-time all-American. Robinson, a redshirt junior at Wisconsin, has been named to the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) third team. She was joined on the squad by a pair of teammates, Sarah Franklin and Danielle Hart. The 6-foot-3 right-side hitter also earned third-team … [Read more...] about Wisconsin standout Robinson earns AVCA all-American honors for 2nd time

SHE’S A NATIONAL CHAMP: Robinson helps Badgers to first volleyball title

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Devyn Robinson's volleyball resume just keeps growing. The former Ankeny Centennial star is now an NCAA champion. Robinson had six kills and 10 blocks to help Wisconsin to a thrilling five-set victory over Big Ten Conference rival Nebraska in the title match on Saturday at Columbus, Ohio. The Badgers (31-3) posted a 22-25, 31-29, 25-23, 23-25, 15-12 … [Read more...] about SHE’S A NATIONAL CHAMP: Robinson helps Badgers to first volleyball title

BOUND FOR COLUMBUS: Robinson helps Badgers reach 3rd straight Final 4

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Devyn Robinson and the Wisconsin volleyball team are headed back to the Final Four. Again. Robinson had 11 kills and six blocks as the fourth-seeded Badgers swept Big Ten conference rival Minnesota in the Madison regional final on Saturday at UW Field House. The former Ankeny Centennial star was named to the all-region team. "I just went out there … [Read more...] about BOUND FOR COLUMBUS: Robinson helps Badgers reach 3rd straight Final 4

Florida Gulf Coast’s rally spoils potential duel between ex-Jags Sauer, Robinson

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The anticipated matchup between former Ankeny Centennial volleyball stars Devyn Robinson and Kenna Sauer in the NCAA Tournament never materialized. While Robinson's Wisconsin team cruised to an easy victory over Colgate in Friday's opening round at the UW Field House, Sauer's Texas Tech squad jumped out to a 2-0 lead against Florida Gulf Coast before … [Read more...] about Florida Gulf Coast’s rally spoils potential duel between ex-Jags Sauer, Robinson

Texas Tech’s Sauer, Wisconsin’s Robinson could meet in NCAA Tournament

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Kenna Sauer helped the Texas Tech volleyball team end a 20-year NCAA Championship drought. Now, the former Ankeny Centennial star could be headed toward a possible second-round matchup against one of her ex-Jaguar teammates. Sauer and the Red Raiders (17-12) earned their first trip to the Big Dance since 2001 during the NCAA Selection Show on Sunday … [Read more...] about Texas Tech’s Sauer, Wisconsin’s Robinson could meet in NCAA Tournament

Ex-Centennial star Robinson earns third-team All-American honors

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A record six members of the top-ranked Wisconsin volleyball team--including former Ankeny Centennial star Devyn Robinson--have earned American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) All-America honors, the organization announced on Wednesday. Robinson was named to the third team. Just the fourth Badger to earn All-America honors as a freshman, Robinson … [Read more...] about Ex-Centennial star Robinson earns third-team All-American honors

Wisconsin freshman Robinson named to all-Big Ten Conference first team

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It didn't take long for Wisconsin's Devyn Robinson to become a force in the Big Ten Conference. The former Ankeny Centennial volleyball star has been named to the all-Big Ten first team, the league office announced on Wednesday. The freshman middle blocker and right-side hitter has helped the Badgers to a 15-0 record this season. Robinson has racked up … [Read more...] about Wisconsin freshman Robinson named to all-Big Ten Conference first team

Ankeny Fanatic announces its all-time Ankeny volleyball team

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Perhaps no high school sport has been more synonymous with the community of Ankeny than the game of volleyball. Ankeny High School captured four state championships in a six-year period from 2004-09. Following the split into two high schools in 2013, Ankeny Centennial quickly claimed four titles in a five-year stretch from 2014-18. "It's fantastic to … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic announces its all-time Ankeny volleyball team

Robinson, Schrader, Vacek unanimously named to all-conference first team

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No volleyball team in Iowa was able to defeat Class 5A state champion Cedar Falls this season. However, if you combined the eight members of the CIML Central Conference first team, that might be a squad that could knock off the Tigers. Just imagine Ankeny junior Phyona Schrader setting the ball for Ankeny Centennial senior Devyn Robinson, and the damage … [Read more...] about Robinson, Schrader, Vacek unanimously named to all-conference first team

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Devyn Robinson, Centennial volleyball

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Senior Devyn Robinson led the Ankeny Centennial volleyball team to an 18-15 record this season. She has been named an Under Armour first team all-American. Robinson led the Jaguars with 248 kills and a .325 hitting percentage, despite missing the first half of the season. She also had a team-high 65 blocks. Here is some inside info on … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Devyn Robinson, Centennial volleyball

Centennial star Robinson named Under Armour first team all-American

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Ankeny Centennial volleyball standout Devyn Robinson has been named an Under Armour first team all-American. Robinson led the Jaguars to an 18-15 record this season. The Wisconsin recruit racked up a team-high 248 kills and a .325 hitting percentage, despite missing the first half of the season. Robinson, who also had a team-high 65 blocks, helped the … [Read more...] about Centennial star Robinson named Under Armour first team all-American

Fast start ignites Ankeny volleyball team to sweep over rival Jaguars

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Whenever Ankeny Centennial's Devyn Robinson pounded a kill on Tuesday night, the Ankeny volleyball team usually responded with one or two of its own. The fourth-ranked Hawkettes overcame Robinson's match-high 17 kills to post a 25-14, 25-20, 25-14 victory at No. 9 Centennial. It was Ankeny's first win over the Jaguars since 2016. "Whenever Devyn got a … [Read more...] about Fast start ignites Ankeny volleyball team to sweep over rival Jaguars

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

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Devyn Robinson is now a world champion. The Ankeny Centennial volleyball star played a key role as the U.S. Girls Youth National Team won its first-ever gold medal at the U18 World Championship, outlasting Italy in five sets in the final of this year's edition on Saturday night at Cairo, Egypt. The Americans, who had previously missed two chances at … [Read more...] about Robinson helps U.S. team to first-ever gold medal at U18 World Championship

Robinson named to 2019 ALL-USA Preseason Girls Volleyball Team

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Ankeny Centennial volleyball star Devyn Robinson has been named to the 2019 ALL-USA Preseason Girls Volleyball Team. Robinson, a senior middle hitter, was one of 21 players from across the nation to be selected to the team. The selections were made by Sloane Green of PrepVolleyball.com in coordination with USA TODAY High School Sports based on past … [Read more...] about Robinson named to 2019 ALL-USA Preseason Girls Volleyball Team

Centennial star Robinson named to U.S. Girls Youth National Team

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For the second straight year, Ankeny Centennial volleyball standout Devyn Robinson will miss some of the Jaguars' early-season matches in order to play for a U.S. National Team. Robinson has been named to the 12-player U.S. Girls Youth National Team (GYNT) that will represent the United States at this year's FIVB Girls' U18 World Championship set for … [Read more...] about Centennial star Robinson named to U.S. Girls Youth National Team

Centennial’s Robinson named a second-team all-American

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It turns out that one all-American wasn't enough for the Ankeny Centennial volleyball team. Centennial star Devyn Robinson has been named to the 2018-19 American Family Insurance All-USA Girls Volleyball Team by PrepVolleyball.com in coordination with USA TODAY High School Sports based on past performance, level of competition and strength of schedule. … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Robinson named a second-team all-American