Blimpie Sub of the Week: Ryan Crandall, Ankeny boys’ basketball

**Ryan Crandall 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 forward Ryan Crandall is one of the top reserves for the Ankeny boys’ basketball team. He is shooting 54.1 percent from the field and 37.5 percent from 3-point range.

Crandall is averaging 5.7 points and 4.5 rebounds per game. He scored nine points and grabbed five rebounds in the Hawks’ 73-67 victory over Sioux City East in a Class 4A substate final on March 3 at Fort Dodge.

**Ankeny’s Ryan Crandall goes up for a shot during the Hawks’ 77-73 victory at Dowling Catholic on Jan. 14. (Photo by Drue Wolfe)**

“Ryan’s effort, toughness and fearlessness has been really impressive,” said Ankeny coach Brandt Carlson. “He consistently guards the opponent’s best player without complaint and he has improved his scoring, too. We are proud of him.”

The Hawks (18-5) will meet Iowa City West (21-2) in the Class 4A quarterfinals on Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at Wells Fargo Arena.