Ankeny Centennial Won Westside Invitational Title

The championship victory followed a competitive final match against West Des Moines Dowling in Cedar Rapids.

Updated on Oct. 11, 2026 in Volleyball

Ankeny Centennial Won Westside Invitational Title

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Ankeny Centennial claimed the Westside Invitational championship after defeating West Des Moines Dowling in two sets. The tournament concluded at Jefferson High School in Cedar Rapids.

Why it matters

The tournament results provide a critical look at regional volleyball strength ahead of upcoming conference championship play. Teams are using these high-stakes matches to calibrate their rotations for the final weeks of the season.

Ankeny Centennial secured the title with set scores of 25-19 and 30-28. Earlier in the day, West Des Moines Dowling reached the final by defeating Iowa City West with scores of 25-14 and 25-20.

The players

Ankeny Centennial

This team is a competitive volleyball program that secured the Westside Invitational championship title.

Iowa City West

The team maintains a 23-6 overall season record and advanced to the semifinals of the tournament.

West Des Moines Dowling

The squad competed in the championship match after eliminating Iowa City West in the semifinals.

The details

Iowa City West reached the semifinals after an earlier victory against Pleasant Valley in the quarterfinals. Meanwhile, Marion and Muscatine secured wins in the Silver and Bronze brackets, respectively.

October 10, 2026: The Westside Invitational tournament occurred in Cedar Rapids.
October 13, 2026: The Mississippi Valley Conference tournament is scheduled.

Season Trajectory

The results from the Westside Invitational redefine the competitive landscape for regional teams heading into the postseason. Strong performances here improve seeding prospects for the upcoming Mississippi Valley Conference tournament championship pool.

Iowa City West enters the upcoming conference tournament with a 23-6 season record following their semifinal exit. This performance keeps them in contention for the conference title alongside Iowa City Liberty, who holds a 22-10 mark.

The takeaway

Tournament play allows coaching staffs to test their rosters against top-tier regional competition before conference playoffs begin. Fans should monitor conference standings to see how these weekend results impact upcoming seeding.

What happens next

Iowa City West and Iowa City Liberty are set to compete in the Mississippi Valley Conference tournament championship pool on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.