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Ankeny star Schrader named Gatorade Iowa Volleyball Player of the Year

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Ankeny volleyball star Phyona Schrader has added another huge award to her collection of trophies. The senior setter has been named the Gatorade Iowa Player of the Year for 2020-21, becoming only the second Ankeny player to receive the award. Chelsey Semprini also earned the honor in 2008. "I was sitting drinking tea with my mom this morning when … [Read more...] about Ankeny star Schrader named Gatorade Iowa Volleyball Player of the Year

Ankeny Fanatic announces its all-time Ankeny volleyball team

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Perhaps no high school sport has been more synonymous with the community of Ankeny than the game of volleyball. Ankeny High School captured four state championships in a six-year period from 2004-09. Following the split into two high schools in 2013, Ankeny Centennial quickly claimed four titles in a five-year stretch from 2014-18. "It's fantastic to … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic announces its all-time Ankeny volleyball team

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

Ankeny’s Schrader named to all-CIML first team for third straight year

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Ankeny volleyball standout Phyona Schrader has been named to the all-conference first team for the third straight year. Schrader, a senior setter, was selected to the CIML Iowa Conference first team after leading the Hawkettes to the Class 5A state title. She also led her team to the league crown. Schrader, who surpassed the 2,000-assist career mark … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Schrader named to all-CIML first team for third straight year

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Lexi Stephens, Ankeny volleyball

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Junior libero Lexi Stephens helped the Ankeny volleyball team capture the fifth state championship in school history last week in Cedar Rapids. She racked up a team-high 272 digs as the Hawkettes posted a 22-2 record and finished the season with a 19-match winning streak. Stephens also had 69 assists. She was named to the CIML Iowa Conference second … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Lexi Stephens, Ankeny volleyball

JUMP FOR JOY!: Hawkettes, Whims capture their 5th state championships

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When Dave Whims came out of retirement in 2019 to coach the Ankeny volleyball team once again, he thought the Hawkettes had the potential to eventually win another state championship. It happened faster than he expected. Second-ranked Ankeny defeated No. 5 Iowa City Liberty in four sets to capture the Class 5A title on Thursday at the Alliant Energy … [Read more...] about JUMP FOR JOY!: Hawkettes, Whims capture their 5th state championships

HAWKETTES ARE BACK ON TOP FOR FIRST TIME SINCE 2009

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It took 11 years, but the Ankeny volleyball team is back on top. The second-ranked Hawkettes captured their first state championship in more than a decade by defeating No. 5 Iowa City Liberty in four sets in the Class 5A final on Thursday at the Alliant Energy Power House in Cedar Rapids. They won the match by scores of 25-21, 25-17, 21-25, 25-19. "It … [Read more...] about HAWKETTES ARE BACK ON TOP FOR FIRST TIME SINCE 2009

‘I knew we could do it’: Ankeny outlasts Spartans, will play I.C. Liberty for crown

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Ava Reynolds watched the ball fall to the floor and then screamed with joy. The junior outside hitter blocked a Pleasant Valley spike attempt to send the second-ranked Ankeny volleyball team to the Class 5A championship match. "I don't even know (what I was thinking)...just excitement," said Reynolds. "I was just so proud of my team, and everybody did … [Read more...] about ‘I knew we could do it’: Ankeny outlasts Spartans, will play I.C. Liberty for crown

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

Robinson, Schrader, Vacek unanimously named to all-conference first team

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No volleyball team in Iowa was able to defeat Class 5A state champion Cedar Falls this season. However, if you combined the eight members of the CIML Central Conference first team, that might be a squad that could knock off the Tigers. Just imagine Ankeny junior Phyona Schrader setting the ball for Ankeny Centennial senior Devyn Robinson, and the damage … [Read more...] about Robinson, Schrader, Vacek unanimously named to all-conference first team

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Phyona Schrader, Ankeny volleyball

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Junior setter Phyona Schrader led the fourth-ranked Ankeny volleyball team to the semifinals of the Class 5A state tournament last week at Cedar Rapids. She was named to the all-tournament team. Schrader racked up 511 assists this season. She also had 189 kills, 58 aces, 163 digs and 73 blocks. Schrader was unanimously selected to the CIML Central … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Phyona Schrader, Ankeny volleyball

Ankeny’s Schrader named to Class 5A all-tournament team

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Ankeny's Phyona Schrader has been named to the Class 5A all-tournament team at the state volleyball tournament in Cedar Rapids. The junior setter led the fourth-ranked Hawkettes to a sweep over No. 5 Council Bluffs Lincoln in the quarterfinals on Tuesday. She had nine kills, 25 assists, six blocks, six digs and three aces in the win. Schrader had 30 … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Schrader named to Class 5A all-tournament team

‘We’re ready to take them on’: No. 1 Cedar Falls up next for confident Hawkettes

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It was less than 20 minutes after the Ankeny volleyball team had defeated Council Bluffs Lincoln in the quarterfinals of the Class 5A state tournament on Tuesday. Phyona Schrader walked into the media interview room at the U.S. Cellular Center in Cedar Rapids. She was ready to answer some questions about the Hawkettes' victory, but in the back of her … [Read more...] about ‘We’re ready to take them on’: No. 1 Cedar Falls up next for confident Hawkettes

‘We had a pretty good game plan’: Schrader, Ankeny dominate No. 5 Lynx

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The Ankeny volleyball team played without one of its setters during the quarterfinals of the Class 5A state tournament on Tuesday. For many squads, that would be a huge problem. But for the fourth-ranked Hawkettes, it turned out to be only a minor inconvenience. The team's primary setter, junior Phyona Schrader, took control of the offense and led … [Read more...] about ‘We had a pretty good game plan’: Schrader, Ankeny dominate No. 5 Lynx

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