In the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by Coldwell Banker Mid-America, publisher Dan Holm interviews head coach Jessica Rinehart and senior setter Reagan Angus of the Ankeny Centennial volleyball team about the Jaguars' thrilling five-set victory over Dowling Catholic in a Class 5A quarterfinal on Monday and looks ahead to … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 202
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‘We just had to keep fighting’: Jaguars outlast Dowling Catholic in 5-set thriller
There was nothing scary about the volleyball match between Ankeny Centennial and Dowling Catholic that was played on Halloween. The two CIML Conference rivals simply played an all-time classic on the state's biggest stage. Sixth-ranked Centennial outlasted the No. 4 Maroons, 25-22, 23-25, 19-25, 29-27, 15-11, in a Class 5A quarterfinal at the state … [Read more...] about ‘We just had to keep fighting’: Jaguars outlast Dowling Catholic in 5-set thriller
‘I think we can go all the way’: Confident Jaguars rout S.C. West in regional opener
The Ankeny Centennial volleyball players didn't spend a lot of time preparing for their first postseason opponent. The sixth-ranked Jaguars focused most of their attention over the last week on themselves. "We decided to (play) more as a team and try and do things more as a team," said Centennial sophomore Jaeden Pratt. "We knew that Sioux City (West) … [Read more...] about ‘I think we can go all the way’: Confident Jaguars rout S.C. West in regional opener
Wallace’s pep talk ignites No. 2 Ankeny to four-set victory over No. 5 Centennial
When its crosstown rival started to take control of Tuesday's match, the Ankeny volleyball team turned to Jesa Wallace for a pep talk. The senior setter sparked the second-ranked Hawkettes to a four-set victory over No. 5 Ankeny Centennial. "Jesa gave us a little pep talk and told us that we need to focus in and play more together instead of separate, … [Read more...] about Wallace’s pep talk ignites No. 2 Ankeny to four-set victory over No. 5 Centennial
‘It was an awesome day!’: Rinehart, Angus reach milestones at Metro Classic
Saturday was a day of milestones for the Ankeny Centennial volleyball team. Coach Jessica Rinehart earned her 300th career victory at the school, while senior setter Reagan Angus dished out her 500th career assist as the sixth-ranked Jaguars went 4-1 on the day in the Metro Classic at Southeast Polk. "It was an awesome day!" said Angus. "It was great … [Read more...] about ‘It was an awesome day!’: Rinehart, Angus reach milestones at Metro Classic