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Olivia Anderson

Ex-Jaguar Anderson finds new home, transfers from St. Thomas to Wartburg

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Former Ankeny Centennial volleyball standout Olivia Anderson has found a new home. And it's one that her parents, Taylor and Holly, know quite well. Anderson has transferred from the University of St. Thomas (Minn.) to Wartburg College in Waverly. "Both my parents actually went there and played sports as well so that is a cool connection," said … [Read more...] about Ex-Jaguar Anderson finds new home, transfers from St. Thomas to Wartburg

On Senior Night, Jaguars overcome some poor shooting to defeat Waukee

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It's been a long winter already for Ankeny Centennial senior Olivia Anderson. Anderson has missed her final basketball season due to a knee injury that she suffered while playing volleyball in the fall, but she got an opportunity to take the court one last time on Tuesday. Anderson started for the Jaguars in their Senior Night game against visiting … [Read more...] about On Senior Night, Jaguars overcome some poor shooting to defeat Waukee

Anderson commits to St. Thomas, then suffers injury in Jaguars’ win over Ankeny

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It's been a rollercoaster week for Ankeny Centennial volleyball standout Olivia Anderson. On Monday, she verbally committed to play for the University of St. Thomas (Minn.). The Tommies are the first athletic program in the NCAA modern era to reclassify directly from Division III to Division I. "I'm super excited," Anderson said. "They're in the Summit … [Read more...] about Anderson commits to St. Thomas, then suffers injury in Jaguars’ win over Ankeny

‘We really went out there and played our best’: DenBeste, Jaguars sweep Ames

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Morgan DenBeste did a little bit of everything for the Ankeny Centennial volleyball team. The senior setter dished out 28 assists on Tuesday as the fourth-ranked Jaguars rolled to a 25-6, 25-14, 25-10 victory over visiting Ames in their CIML Iowa Conference opener. "We knew it wasn't going to be too difficult, but obviously every match you have to come … [Read more...] about ‘We really went out there and played our best’: DenBeste, Jaguars sweep Ames

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Olivia Anderson, Centennial girls’ basketball

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Junior forward Olivia Anderson has helped the seventh-ranked Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball team to a 2-0 start. "Olivia is a great teammate and along with her athleticism she brings a lot to our team," said Centennial coach Scott DeJong. "She's a hard worker, a leader and competes hard. We are excited about what she can do as the season … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Olivia Anderson, Centennial girls’ basketball

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