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‘We just kept fighting’: Winkel, Jaguars hold off Waukee NW on Senior Night

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The Ankeny Centennial volleyball team let two match points slip away during Tuesday's battle against visiting Waukee Northwest. Delainey Winkel made sure that the Jaguars didn't waste their next opportunity to close out the match. Winkel pounded a kill to break a 24-24 tie in the fourth set, then delivered an ace to give fifth-ranked Centennial a … [Read more...] about ‘We just kept fighting’: Winkel, Jaguars hold off Waukee NW on Senior Night

‘We reached a whole new level’: Jaguars top Mount Vernon, finish 4-1 at tourney

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The Ankeny Centennial volleyball team is hoping to peak at the end of the season. The fifth-ranked Jaguars took another step toward reaching that goal with a strong performance on Saturday in the Westside Invitational at Cedar Rapids Jefferson. Centennial won all three of its matches during pool play, capped off by a 21-13, 21-6 victory over Mount … [Read more...] about ‘We reached a whole new level’: Jaguars top Mount Vernon, finish 4-1 at tourney

Jaguars gear up for showdown at Ankeny after placing 2nd at Urbandale Invite

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There's no time to rest for the Ankeny Centennial volleyball team. Not with a showdown at second-ranked Ankeny coming up on Tuesday. After placing second in the Urbandale Invitational on Saturday, the No. 5 Jaguars are going back into the gym on Sunday to prepare for their crosstown rival. "Overall, we were happy with the results, but we were … [Read more...] about Jaguars gear up for showdown at Ankeny after placing 2nd at Urbandale Invite

‘We reached a new level’: Jaguars romp to convincing sweep at Waukee

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After being idle for eight days, the Ankeny Centennial volleyball team returned to action on Thursday and rolled to a convincing sweep at CIML Conference rival Waukee. The sixth-ranked Jaguars posted a 25-14, 25-16, 25-20 victory to improve to 3-1 in the league and 16-5 overall. No. 11 Waukee's records dropped to 1-3 and 8-16. The Warriors were coming … [Read more...] about ‘We reached a new level’: Jaguars romp to convincing sweep at Waukee

Valley was no cupcake, but Jaguars rally to win after dropping opening set

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Delainey Winkel and her teammates on the Ankeny Centennial volleyball squad enjoyed some chocolate cupcakes on Tuesday night. The sixth-ranked Jaguars celebrated Winkel's birthday and a come-from-behind victory after Centennial rallied for a 22-25, 25-19, 25-14, 25-19 win at No. 9 Valley in a CIML Conference match. "I think we just settled in and … [Read more...] about Valley was no cupcake, but Jaguars rally to win after dropping opening set

‘We figured it would be a battle’: Jaguars tumble to Dowling Catholic in 5 sets

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Two weeks ago, the Ankeny Centennial volleyball team rolled to a win over Dowling Catholic in its first match of the season at the Dallas Center-Grimes Invitational. On Tuesday, the sixth-ranked Maroons avenged that loss in a five-set thriller on their home court. Dowling rallied from a 2-1 deficit to post a 22-25, 25-18, 15-25, 25-19, 15-6 victory … [Read more...] about ‘We figured it would be a battle’: Jaguars tumble to Dowling Catholic in 5 sets

Jaguars finish 4-0 at Little Hawk Invite, capture title for 2nd straight year

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On a day when the Iowa football team struggled to get its offense going in its season opener at Kinnick Stadium, the Ankeny Centennial volleyball squad had no such problems on Saturday just a few miles away at Iowa City High School. The fifth-ranked Jaguars swept all four of their matches in two sets to win the Little Hawk Invitational title for the … [Read more...] about Jaguars finish 4-0 at Little Hawk Invite, capture title for 2nd straight year

‘Slightly haunted’ Jaguars get over hump, sweep No. 7 Urbandale in 3 sets

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The Ankeny Centennial volleyball team wasn't able to get over the hump on Saturday against second-ranked Cedar Falls and No. 3 Pleasant Valley, losing a pair of close three-set matches at the Centennial Invitational. On Tuesday, the No. 11 Jaguars had another opportunity to knock off a top-10 opponent--and they didn't let it go to waste. Host … [Read more...] about ‘Slightly haunted’ Jaguars get over hump, sweep No. 7 Urbandale in 3 sets

‘It was fun’: Hawkettes top Centennial to win Dallas Center-Grimes Invitational

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The Ankeny volleyball team is off to a good start. Ankeny Centennial has plenty of reasons to be optimistic, too. Both squads opened their season on Tuesday by competing in the Dallas Center-Grimes Invitational. Fifth-ranked Ankeny won the round-robin tournament with a 4-0 record, while No. 11 Centennial took second with a 3-1 mark. "It’s always … [Read more...] about ‘It was fun’: Hawkettes top Centennial to win Dallas Center-Grimes Invitational

‘This team can do big things’: Jaguars ready to compete in new conference

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Throughout most of her tenure as the Ankeny Centennial volleyball coach, Jessica Rinehart has had some of the state's best players on her roster--from Jaali Winters to Kenna Sauer to Devyn Robinson just to name a few. Now, the Jaguars will head into the 2022 season without even one returning all-conference player. Centennial posted a 30-10 record last … [Read more...] about ‘This team can do big things’: Jaguars ready to compete in new conference

‘It’s a bummer’: Pleasant Valley knocks out Centennial, earns rematch vs. Ankeny

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The Ankeny Centennial volleyball team was hoping to erase the memory of last year's four-set loss to Ankeny in the Class 5A quarterfinals. Instead, the Jaguars suffered a similar fate. Second-ranked Pleasant Valley scored 33 of the last 48 points and posted a 25-16, 19-25, 25-20, 25-12 victory over No. 7 Centennial in a Class 5A quarterfinal on Monday … [Read more...] about ‘It’s a bummer’: Pleasant Valley knocks out Centennial, earns rematch vs. Ankeny

‘SHINE TIME’: Meyer, Jaguars sweep C.R. Prairie, advance to state tourney

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Marissa Meyer could barely contain her excitement following Tuesday's volleyball match against visiting Cedar Rapids Prairie. "I don't even have words (to describe it)," Meyer said. "I'm just so excited. We've worked for it the whole season. We had this saying the whole season, 'Grind time. Pride time. Shine time.' And we did shine." Nobody shined more … [Read more...] about ‘SHINE TIME’: Meyer, Jaguars sweep C.R. Prairie, advance to state tourney

Jaguars sweep Roosevelt for 4th time, advance to regional final vs. C.R. Prairie

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On paper, Thursday's matchup between the Ankeny Centennial and Des Moines Roosevelt volleyball teams appeared to be a mismatch. It turned out to be exactly that. The seventh-ranked Jaguars had already defeated Roosevelt three times this season, and they did it again with a 25-14, 25-17, 25-10 victory in a Class 5A regional semifinal at … [Read more...] about Jaguars sweep Roosevelt for 4th time, advance to regional final vs. C.R. Prairie

SPLIT DECISION: Jaguars fall to Sergeant Bluff-Luton, then top Carroll Kuemper

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The Ankeny Centennial volleyball team tuned up for the postseason by playing a pair of ranked opponents on Thursday at Sergeant Bluff-Luton. The sixth-ranked Jaguars came away with a split. Centennial opened the triangular with a 25-15, 25-20 loss to Sergeant Bluff-Luton, the No. 8 team in Class 3A. The Warriors improved their record to 26-6. "Slow … [Read more...] about SPLIT DECISION: Jaguars fall to Sergeant Bluff-Luton, then top Carroll Kuemper

Jaguars roll to victory at Mason City, earn share of CIML Iowa Conference title

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After letting the outright CIML Iowa Conference title slip away, the Ankeny Centennial volleyball team wasn't about to lose a share of the crown, too. The sixth-ranked Jaguars rolled to a 25-8, 25-13, 25-14 victory at Mason City on Tuesday to tie for the conference title with No. 4 Ankeny and Waukee Northwest. All three teams finished 5-1 in league … [Read more...] about Jaguars roll to victory at Mason City, earn share of CIML Iowa Conference title

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

‘It didn’t feel like we came out ready to play’: Jaguars tumble to Northwest

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On Saturday, the Ankeny Centennial volleyball team rolled to a 25-21, 25-17 victory over Waukee Northwest in the quarterfinals of the Urbandale Invitational. Three nights later, the Wolves earned some revenge. Waukee Northwest visited Centennial for a CIML Iowa Conference match on Tuesday and posted a 25-18, 25-20, 20-25, 25-19 win over the … [Read more...] about ‘It didn’t feel like we came out ready to play’: Jaguars tumble to Northwest

‘It was a huge day for us’: Jaguars capture championship of Urbandale Invitational

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There was no letdown for the Ankeny Centennial volleyball team. Riding the momentum of Tuesday's victory at Ankeny, the fourth-ranked Jaguars captured the championship of the Urbandale Invitational on Saturday. They rallied for a 23-25, 25-18, 15-8 win over No. 3 Urbandale in the title match. "It was a huge day for us," said Centennial coach Jessica … [Read more...] about ‘It was a huge day for us’: Jaguars capture championship of Urbandale Invitational