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Centennial’s Becker named to academic all-state team by IGCA

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Ankeny Centennial girls' soccer standout Ella Becker has been named to the academic all-state team by the Iowa Girls' Coaches Association. Becker, a senior midfielder, helped the Jaguars to a 19-3 record and their third Class 3A state title in the last six seasons. She scored two goals and had two assists. Becker, who was earlier selected to the CIML … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Becker named to academic all-state team by IGCA

Saves by Bergan, Becker allow Jaguars to outlast Johnston, return to state tourney

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The Johnston girls' soccer team entered Thursday's Class 3A regional final at Ankeny Centennial with a pedestrian 9-7 mark. Centennial coach Chris Allen and his players knew, however, that the 14th-ranked Dragons were better than what their record showed. "We went to overtime with them earlier this season so we were expecting a really competitive … [Read more...] about Saves by Bergan, Becker allow Jaguars to outlast Johnston, return to state tourney

Centennial libero Becker commits to play volleyball at Cornell College

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Ankeny Centennial volleyball standout Ella Becker has committed to play for Cornell College. Becker, a senior libero, announced her decision via Twitter on Friday. "I'm beyond excited to announce my commitment to continue my academic and volleyball career at Cornell College!" Becker tweeted. "Thank you to my parents, coaches, and teammates who … [Read more...] about Centennial libero Becker commits to play volleyball at Cornell College

Becker, DenBeste reach career milestones during Westside Invitational

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Ankeny Centennial libero Ella Becker reached a volleyball milestone on Saturday. And so did fellow senior Morgan DenBeste. DenBeste, a setter, racked up her 1,000th career assist during the Westside Invitational at Cedar Rapids Jefferson. Becker earned her 1,000th career dig. "I knew last week when I broke the school career dig record that I would … [Read more...] about Becker, DenBeste reach career milestones during Westside Invitational

‘We wanted it so bad’: Centennial girls sweep to victory over Hawkettes

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For the last two weeks, the Ankeny Centennial volleyball team focused most of its attention on third-ranked Ankeny. Not even an injury to one of their top players could prevent the No. 7 Jaguars from knocking off their crosstown rival. Centennial moved into sole possession of first place in the CIML Iowa Conference with a 28-26, 31-29, 25-23 victory at … [Read more...] about ‘We wanted it so bad’: Centennial girls sweep to victory over Hawkettes

Centennial girls serve 13 aces, roll past Marshalltown for their 6th straight win

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The first point of Tuesday's volleyball match between seventh-ranked Ankeny Centennial and visiting Marshalltown was a sign of things to come. Peyton Mitchell served for the Jaguars, and the ball deflected off the net and fell in for an ace. Centennial went on to record 13 aces in a 25-17, 25-11, 25-8 victory over the Bobcats. The Jaguars improved to … [Read more...] about Centennial girls serve 13 aces, roll past Marshalltown for their 6th straight win

Ankeny volleyball star Schrader named state’s player of the year by IGCA

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2020 has been the year of COVID-19. It has also been the year of Phyona Schrader. The senior setter led the Ankeny volleyball team to the Class 5A state championship earlier this month. She was selected the captain of the all-tournament team. Now, Schrader has received more honors from the Iowa Girls' Coaches Association. She was named to the Elite … [Read more...] about Ankeny volleyball star Schrader named state’s player of the year by IGCA

Jaguars outlast Urbandale in thriller, earn rematch against Ankeny at state

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Ankeny Centennial volleyball coach Jessica Rinehart watched her team advance to the state tournament for the seventh time in eight seasons on Tuesday night. This time, she watched the match from home. "Not having Jess there was an additional motivation for us," said Centennial libero Ella Becker. "We knew that she wanted to be there more than anything, … [Read more...] about Jaguars outlast Urbandale in thriller, earn rematch against Ankeny at state

Jaguars sweep past Fort Dodge, will play at C.B. Lincoln in regional final

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Devyn Robinson made her final appearance on Ankeny Centennial's volleyball court on Tuesday night. So did the rest of the Jaguar seniors. Robinson pounded 20 of her team's 35 kills to lead ninth-ranked Centennial to a 25-10, 25-13, 25-12 victory over Fort Dodge in a Class 5A regional semifinal. It was the final home match for the Jaguars (18-14), who … [Read more...] about Jaguars sweep past Fort Dodge, will play at C.B. Lincoln in regional final

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Ella Becker, Ankeny Centennial volleyball

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Sophomore libero Ella Becker has helped the ninth-ranked Ankeny Centennial volleyball team to a 17-14 record. Becker leads the squad with 262 digs. She is tied for third among the Jaguars with 17 aces. Here is some inside info on Becker: Your team ended the regular season on Thursday by splitting a pair of matches--falling to Sergeant Bluff-Luton … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Ella Becker, Ankeny Centennial volleyball

Jaguars show ‘fire and heart’ en route to runner-up finish at Westside Invite

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Saturday's Westside Invitational at Cedar Rapids Jefferson may have been a turning point for the Ankeny Centennial volleyball team. The ninth-ranked Jaguars advanced to the championship match of the tournament before dropping a 25-22, 25-17 decision to No. 7 Dowling Catholic. They went 5-1 on the day to improve their record to 15-13. "We had an awesome … [Read more...] about Jaguars show ‘fire and heart’ en route to runner-up finish at Westside Invite