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‘Bradley was the perfect fit for me!’: Ankeny’s Scheib to play for Braves

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Ankeny volleyball standout McKenna Scheib will be taking her talents to Peoria, Ill. The senior middle hitter has committed to play for Bradley University. "My decision wasn’t very hard," Scheib said. "It is coming to the end of my high school career and I needed to move on, and Bradley was the perfect fit for me! From the first time I talked to the … [Read more...] about ‘Bradley was the perfect fit for me!’: Ankeny’s Scheib to play for Braves

Ankeny volleyball star Schrader named state’s player of the year by IGCA

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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

Hawkettes overcome Centennial’s fast start, earn return trip to 5A semifinals

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For awhile on Monday morning, the Ankeny Centennial volleyball team threatened to pull off the first upset of the Class 5A state tournament. The seventh-ranked Jaguars won the opening set against crosstown rival Ankeny and then jumped out to a 5-1 lead in the second set of a quarterfinal match at the Alliant Energy Power House in Cedar Rapids. "I think … [Read more...] about Hawkettes overcome Centennial’s fast start, earn return trip to 5A semifinals

Hawkettes rout undermanned S.E. Polk, earn 16th trip to state under Whims

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The road to the state tournament was an easy one for the Ankeny volleyball team. But that didn't make it any less special. The second-ranked Hawkettes--who automatically advanced to a Class 5A regional final when Marshalltown's season came to an end due to a positive COVID-19 test--earned their third consecutive trip to Cedar Rapids with a 25-4, 25-9, … [Read more...] about Hawkettes rout undermanned S.E. Polk, earn 16th trip to state under Whims

‘We knew what we needed to do to win’: Hawkettes knock off No. 1 Dowling

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The third time proved to be a charm for the Ankeny volleyball team. The second-ranked Hawkettes avenged their only two losses with a four-set victory at No. 1 Dowling Catholic on Saturday. They posted a 26-24, 25-22, 16-25, 25-20 victory to snap the Maroons' 12-match winning streak. "We studied them a little harder this time," said Ankeny coach Dave … [Read more...] about ‘We knew what we needed to do to win’: Hawkettes knock off No. 1 Dowling

Ankeny volleyball team rolls past Fort Dodge on emotional Senior Night

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Tuesday was an emotional night for McKenna Scheib and the other seniors on the Ankeny volleyball team. It didn't show, though, on the court. The second-ranked Hawkettes rolled to a 25-8, 25-8, 25-10 victory over visiting Fort Dodge on their Senior Night. "It really was emotional because we have become so connected as a team that it's going to be … [Read more...] about Ankeny volleyball team rolls past Fort Dodge on emotional Senior Night

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: McKenna Scheib, Ankeny volleyball

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Senior middle hitter McKenna Scheib has helped the Ankeny volleyball team to a 2-1 record this season. She had seven kills, four blocks and two aces as the Hawkettes opened their season on Thursday with a sweep over Urbandale. As a junior, Scheib racked up 139 kills and led the team with 89 blocks as Ankeny posted a 37-6 mark and reached the Class 5A … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: McKenna Scheib, Ankeny volleyball

No. 4 Hawkettes, No. 9 Jaguars play for state tournament berths Monday

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Just one more win. That's all that the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial volleyball teams need to earn another trip to the Class 5A state tournament in Cedar Rapids. Fourth-ranked Ankeny (35-5) will host a regional final against No. 12 Cedar Rapids Kennedy (20-18) on Monday, while No. 9 Centennial (18-14) will play for a state berth at No. 5 Council Bluffs … [Read more...] about No. 4 Hawkettes, No. 9 Jaguars play for state tournament berths Monday

Hawkettes pound 18 aces in win over Urbandale, move closer to state berth

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McKenna Scheib made the most of her second opportunity to play against the Urbandale volleyball team. The Ankeny junior suffered an ankle injury during the Hawkettes' win at Urbandale on Sept. 24. She was out of action for the next two weeks. On Tuesday, Scheib had eight kills as the fourth-ranked Hawkettes rolled to a 25-7, 25-11, 25-21 victory over … [Read more...] about Hawkettes pound 18 aces in win over Urbandale, move closer to state berth

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Isabelle Vacek, Ankeny volleyball

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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

Hawkettes punch their ticket to Cedar Rapids with sweep over Ames

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After being swept off its own court by Ankeny Centennial four weeks ago, the Ankeny volleyball team needed to regroup. The sixth-ranked Hawkettes have done just that, winning eight of their last nine matches and punching their ticket to the Class 5A state tournament with a 25-12, 25-20, 25-11 victory over visiting Ames in a regional final on Monday. "I … [Read more...] about Hawkettes punch their ticket to Cedar Rapids with sweep over Ames

No. 6 Hawkettes are undersized, but still boast plenty of potential

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On paper, the Ankeny volleyball team doesn't appear to match up with some of the CIML's top squads, including its crosstown rival. A closer look, though, reveals a scrappy and talented team that should be able to compete with just about any opponent on its schedule. The Iowa Girls' High School Athletic Union did not make the mistake of underestimating … [Read more...] about No. 6 Hawkettes are undersized, but still boast plenty of potential