The Ankeny volleyball team got off to a shaky start Tuesday in the quarterfinals of the Class 5A state tournament. The Hawkettes never recovered. Third-ranked Valley jumped out to a 14-4 lead in the opening set and went on to post a 25-12, 25-17, 25-18 victory over No. 6 Ankeny at the U.S. Cellular Center in Cedar Rapids. The Hawkettes finished the … [Read more...] about Hawkettes fall to Valley for 4th time, finish season at 31-13
Isabelle Vacek
Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Isabelle Vacek, Ankeny volleyball
Junior outside hitter Isabelle Vacek has helped the sixth-ranked Ankeny volleyball team to a 31-12 record and a berth in this week's Class 5A state tournament at Cedar Rapids. She was named to the CIML Central Conference first team. Vacek leads the Hawkettes with 348 kills. She has also contributed 82 blocks, 134 digs and 34 aces. Here is some inside … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Isabelle Vacek, Ankeny volleyball
Marshalltown volleyball coach is very familiar with Ankeny’s Morton
Ankeny volleyball coach Joe Morton will be plotting strategy against a familiar colleague on Tuesday. The sixth-ranked Hawkettes (29-12) will host Marshalltown (13-20) in a Class 5A regional semifinal at 7 p.m. The Bobcats are coached by Chris Brees, who has coached club volleyball with Morton. "(Morton) was my assistant in club before, so I know his … [Read more...] about Marshalltown volleyball coach is very familiar with Ankeny’s Morton
VIDEO: Centennial keeps volleyball bragging rights
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Jaguars sweep past Ankeny, clinch share of Central Conference crown
There was more at stake on Tuesday than the CIML Central Conference volleyball title. The crosstown bragging rights were also on the line. After posting a five-set victory at Ankeny last year, second-ranked Ankeny Centennial needed just three sets to defeat the No. 6 Hawkettes on their home court this season. The Jaguars rolled to a 25-20, 25-22, 25-13 … [Read more...] about Jaguars sweep past Ankeny, clinch share of Central Conference crown