It would have been easy for the Ankeny volleyball team to have a letdown on Tuesday night. No such worries. Coming off a perfect 5-0 day at the Marge White Valley Invitational on Saturday, the second-ranked Hawkettes continued their winning ways with a 25-16, 25-16, 25-23 victory over visiting Mason City. They improved to 12-1 on the season, while the … [Read more...] about Hawkettes continue their winning ways with victory over Mason City
Isabelle Vacek
Vacek commits to play volleyball at Wayne State, will reunite with Ballenger
Ankeny's Isabelle Vacek has known for a long time that she wanted to continue her volleyball career at Wayne State College. Earlier this week, the junior outside hitter made it official. Vacek verbally committed to play for the Wildcats, beginning in the 2020 season. "I'm so excited," said Vacek. "I've been wanting to go there forever, but I tried … [Read more...] about Vacek commits to play volleyball at Wayne State, will reunite with Ballenger
Blimpie Sub of the Week: Isabelle Vacek, Ankeny girls’ basketball
Isabelle Vacek was one of the top reserves on the Ankeny girls' basketball team. The junior post player helped the Hawkettes to a 9-12 record this season. She scored a career-high 10 points and grabbed eight rebounds in a 63-24 victory over visiting Des Moines North on Nov. 27. Vacek averaged 2.7 points and 2.5 rebounds per game. She made 63.9 … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Isabelle Vacek, Ankeny girls’ basketball
Centennial’s Robinson, Sauer named to Elite all-state volleyball team
Ankeny Centennial volleyball standouts Devyn Robinson and Kenna Sauer have been named to the Elite all-state team by the Iowa Girls' Coaches Association. Both players were also selected to the Class 5A first team after leading the Jaguars to their fourth state title in five years. Robinson, a junior middle hitter, was a repeat selection to both squads. … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Robinson, Sauer named to Elite all-state volleyball team
McCullough, Hawkettes look to build on last year’s success
The Ankeny girls' basketball team advanced to a Class 5A regional final last year for the first time since the split into two high schools. The Hawkettes also reached double digits in victories for the first time, finishing with an 11-12 record in their second season under coach Dru McAnelly. Now, McAnelly's goal is to take the program to even greater … [Read more...] about McCullough, Hawkettes look to build on last year’s success