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<p><strong><a href="https://prepdig.com/2026/11/recap-reaction-dallas-center-grimes-cedar-falls/" data-type="link" data-id="https://prepdig.com/2026/11/recap-reaction-dallas-center-grimes-cedar-falls/">Recap, Reaction: DCG Solves Cedar Falls in 5A Quarters</a></strong></p>
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<p><strong>CORALVILLE - </strong>Sometimes the state volleyball pairings deliver intriguing storylines. That was the case Monday when Ankeny matched up with rival Ankeny Centennial in the Class 5A state quarterfinals here at Xtream Arena. Not surprisingly, emotions were high and drama ensued.</p>
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<p>Ankeny outlasted the Jaguars in four sets, the final one going to extra points. Centennial led for most of the fourth, but the Hawks found a way to rally to keep it from going to the anything-can-happen fifth. </p>
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<p>A big reason why Ankeny was able to close out its rival in four sets was the performance of [player_tooltip player_id='730419' first='Hailey' last='Wiederin'], who was named the player of the match by the state. The outstanding junior finished the competition with 24 kills (.333) and 17 digs, both of which were match highs. She also came up with a solo block and an assisted block.</p>
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<p>Wiederin had plenty of help. [player_tooltip player_id='732859' first='Elle' last='Isaacson'] hammered out 15 kills (.278), [player_tooltip player_id='555797' first='Marlee' last='Ellison'] had nine and [player_tooltip player_id='490016' first='Raquel' last='Risk'] produced seven (.462). Setter [player_tooltip player_id='1046923' first='Kellen' last='Roush'] shined in her first state tournament match, dishing out 49 assists while also contributing 14 digs, an ace serve, a solo block and two blocking assists. [player_tooltip player_id='758787' first='Katelyn' last='Mescher'] came up with 15 digs. Quinn Rousch kicked in six kills. </p>
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<p>Centennial put up a tough fight against the school from its hometown. The Jaguars hit their stride late in the season after replacing a lot of firepower from last year's team that reached the state title match. </p>
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<p>Freshman [player_tooltip player_id='1039016' first='Madi' last='VanBruggen'] showed she would be a problem for years to come with a team-best 17 kills (.353). [player_tooltip player_id='946860' first='Ellie' last='Pollock'] and [player_tooltip player_id='765334' first='Meryl' last='Sandholm'] each kicked in 10 kills, [player_tooltip player_id='493608' first='Bailey' last='Snyder'] had eight, and [player_tooltip player_id='747361' first='Sidney' last='Rogers'] had five. Emma Vandenhull handed out 24 assists, and [player_tooltip player_id='877586' first='Elin' last='Whitver'] complemented her with 21. Pollock led the way with 14 digs, and [player_tooltip player_id='498069' first='Kaelyn' last='Rinehart'] had 13 and a pair of ace serves.</p>
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Recap, Reaction: DCG Solves Cedar Falls in 5A Quarters CORALVILLE - Sometimes the state volleyball pairings deliver intriguing storylines. That was the case Monday when Ankeny matched up with rival Ankeny Centennial in the Class 5A state quarterfinals here at Xtream Arena. Not surprisingly, emotions were high and drama ensued. Ankeny outlasted the Jaguars in four sets, the final one going to extra points. Centennial led for most of the fourth, but the Hawks found a way to rally to keep it from going to the anything-can-happen fifth. A big reason why Ankeny was able to close out its rival in four sets was the performance of [player_tooltip player_id='730419' first='Hailey' last='Wiederin'], who was named the player of the match by the state. The outstanding junior finished the competition with 24…
