Blimpie Sub of the Week: Braden Simonsen, Ankeny boys’ basketball

**Braden Simonsen of the Ankeny boys’ basketball team is the Ankeny Fanatic Sub of the Week sponsored by Blimpie. He will receive a free meal. (Photo by Dan Holm)**

Sophomore Braden Simonsen has helped the Ankeny boys’ basketball team to a 4-1 record. He is averaging 2.0 points and 2.2 rebounds per game.

Simonsen scored six points in the Hawks’ 57-43 victory over visiting Fort Dodge on Dec. 6. He had three points and three rebounds in his team’s 62-60 overtime win at Des Moines Lincoln on Dec. 10.

**Ankeny’s Braden Simonsen goes up for a shot during Tuesday’s game against visiting Southeast Polk. He helped the Hawks to a 75-62 victory. (Photo by Drue Wolfe)**

“Braden has brought great effort, confidence and winning leadership this season so far,” said Ankeny coach Brandt Carlson.

The Hawks will play at Urbandale on Friday.

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