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