In the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by Legacy Realty of Iowa and Revive Dermatology Clinic and Spa, publisher Dan Holm breaks down the upcoming regional volleyball tournaments with coach Michele Quick and senior Katelyn Weathers of Ankeny Christian Academy, and seniors Ellie Pollock of Ankeny Centennial and Quinn Roush of … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 366
Ellie Pollock
Pollock returns to lineup, helps Jaguars defend their title at Westside Invitational
With senior Ellie Pollock back in the lineup, the Ankeny Centennial volleyball team could be peaking at the right time. Pollock returned to the court on Saturday as sixth-ranked Centennial defended its title in the Westside Invitational at Cedar Rapids Jefferson. The Jaguars posted a 25-19, 30-28 victory over No. 4 Dowling Catholic in the championship … [Read more...] about Pollock returns to lineup, helps Jaguars defend their title at Westside Invitational
‘I miss her out there’: Without injured Pollock, Centennial gets swept by Wolves
It's hard enough to beat the top-ranked Waukee Northwest volleyball team under normal circumstances. But without one of its senior leaders, No. 5 Ankeny Centennial faced an even bigger uphill climb. The Jaguars played without injured outside hitter Ellie Pollock and dropped a 25-18, 25-18, 25-9 decision on Tuesday at Northwest, which clinched at least … [Read more...] about ‘I miss her out there’: Without injured Pollock, Centennial gets swept by Wolves
Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Ellie Pollock, Ankeny Centennial volleyball
Senior outside hitter Ellie Pollock has helped the sixth-ranked Ankeny Centennial volleyball team to a 13-4 record. The Jaguars advanced to the semifinals of the Metro Classic on Saturday at Southeast Polk before falling in three sets to No. 2 Dallas Center-Grimes, 16-21,, 21-19, 15-13. Pollock ranks second among the Jaguars with 125 digs. She has also … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Ellie Pollock, Ankeny Centennial volleyball
‘Then we caught fire and looked like us’: Jags rally past No. 2 Waukee for huge win
(Story by Stephen McDaniel) After a tough loss against crosstown rival Ankeny, getting a home win over second-ranked Waukee was crucial for the No. 3 Ankeny Centennial volleyball team. The Jaguars responded by flipping the script from the Jag-Hawk match, dropping the first set on Tuesday before rallying for a 20-25, 25-21, 25-22, 25-12 victory at … [Read more...] about ‘Then we caught fire and looked like us’: Jags rally past No. 2 Waukee for huge win
Central Bank Athlete of the Month: Ellie Pollock, Ankeny Centennial junior
The outside hitter had four kills and 13 digs as the Jaguars pushed No. 1 Waukee Northwest to the limit before falling in five sets in a top-five volleyball showdown. … [Read more...] about Central Bank Athlete of the Month: Ellie Pollock, Ankeny Centennial junior
‘I thought we battled hard’: Jaguars take No. 1 Waukee NW to 5 sets in nailbiter
It took only three days for the Ankeny Centennial volleyball team to drastically close the gap on top-ranked Waukee Northwest. After being swept by Northwest in the championship match of the Centennial Early Bird Invitational on Saturday, the No. 4 Jaguars traveled to Waukee on Tuesday for a rematch and took the unbeaten Wolves to a fifth set before … [Read more...] about ‘I thought we battled hard’: Jaguars take No. 1 Waukee NW to 5 sets in nailbiter