In the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by Legacy Realty of Iowa and Revive Dermatology Clinic and Spa, publisher Dan Holm previews the boys' state swim meet with Ankeny junior Bryer Pearson, recaps the girls' state wrestling tournament with Class 2A 125-pound state champion Elyse Engebretson, and previews the district wrestling … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 294
Boys' Wrestling
Hawk wrestlers roll to win over Norwalk, then fall to No. 8 Carlisle in regional final
The Ankeny wrestling team was in a position to advance to the state duals tournament. After the ninth-ranked Hawks posted a 36-28 victory over No. 11 Norwalk in a Class 3A regional dual on Tuesday at Carlisle, they took a 26-25 lead against No. 8 Carlisle with three matches left in the regional … [Read more...] about Hawk wrestlers roll to win over Norwalk, then fall to No. 8 Carlisle in regional final
Jags advance to regional final on Keller’s pin, then tumble to No. 6 Waukee NW
It should not be surprising that a team with a .500 record would come away with another split on Tuesday in a Class 3A regional dual at Waukee Northwest. The 14th-ranked Ankeny Centennial wrestlers got a pin from heavyweight Brook Keller in the final match to beat No. 12 Council Bluffs Lewis Central, 34-33, in the opening … [Read more...] about Jags advance to regional final on Keller’s pin, then tumble to No. 6 Waukee NW
‘We went out and fought’: Jags drop 58-14 decision to No. 1 S.E. Polk on Senior Night
The Ankeny Centennial wrestling team celebrated its Senior Night on Thursday before dropping a 58-14 decision to visiting Southeast Polk. It was the final home meet for the 14th-ranked Jaguars, who finished 5-3 in the CIML Conference and fell to 10-10 overall. "We have almost 20 seniors, and it's nice just to have those guys around," said Centennial … [Read more...] about ‘We went out and fought’: Jags drop 58-14 decision to No. 1 S.E. Polk on Senior Night
Hawks roll to 45-24 victory at Urbandale, will face Norwalk next at regional dual
The ninth-ranked Ankeny wrestling team closed out the regular season on Thursday with a 45-24 victory at No. 20 Urbandale. The Hawks were also slated to wrestle No. 11 Norwalk, but that meet was cancelled. "When the regional dual pairings were announced, it was agreed upon with Norwalk that we would not wrestle tonight," said Ankeny coach Jack … [Read more...] about Hawks roll to 45-24 victory at Urbandale, will face Norwalk next at regional dual
Hawks assigned to Carlisle site, Jaguars headed to Waukee NW for regional duals
The road to the Class 3A state duals tournament won't be an easy one for the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial wrestling teams. In fact, both the Hawks and Jaguars will have to hit the road. The Iowa High School Athletic Association announced the sites and assignments for the regional duals on Wednesday. Regional duals are scheduled for 6 p.m. on Tuesday, … [Read more...] about Hawks assigned to Carlisle site, Jaguars headed to Waukee NW for regional duals
Jags’ Dhabolt named most outstanding wrestler after winning Ed Winger crown
Ankeny Centennial sophomore Max Dhabolt showed on Saturday why he's a serious contender to become the school's first-ever state wrestling champion. The third-ranked Dhabolt defeated the two wrestlers ranked above him in Class 3A to win the 157-pound title in the Ed Winger Invitational at Urbandale. He posted a 4-2 … [Read more...] about Jags’ Dhabolt named most outstanding wrestler after winning Ed Winger crown
‘I think it motivated us’: Hawks rebound from loss to win Bean-Smith Duals
After a disappointing loss on Thursday, the Ankeny wrestling team bounced back in a big way on Saturday. The seventh-ranked Hawks defeated all five of their opponents to win the Clyde Bean-Brad Smith Duals at Iowa City High. They raised their overall record to 15-5 with a 48-16 victory over No. 14 Clear … [Read more...] about ‘I think it motivated us’: Hawks rebound from loss to win Bean-Smith Duals
‘It was a tough night’: Johnston wrestlers record 7 falls in 58-17 win over Centennial
Although Max Dhabolt returned to the lineup on Thursday for the Ankeny Centennial wrestling team, the 17th-ranked Jaguars simply didn't have enough firepower against No. 3 Johnston. The Dragons recorded seven falls and rolled to a 58-17 victory at Centennial. The loss dropped the Jaguars' records to 5-2 in … [Read more...] about ‘It was a tough night’: Johnston wrestlers record 7 falls in 58-17 win over Centennial
Waukee Northwest wrestlers rally from 20-point deficit to beat Ankeny, 44-26
The seventh-ranked Ankeny wrestling team got off to a great start in Thursday's dual meet at No. 8 Waukee Northwest, building a 26-6 lead after the first six matches. The rest of the meet, though, didn't go nearly as well. The Wolves won the final eight matches, two of them by fall, and rallied for a 44-26 victory. The … [Read more...] about Waukee Northwest wrestlers rally from 20-point deficit to beat Ankeny, 44-26
‘I knew it would be close’: Hawks edge 3 other teams to claim Bob Sharp crown
For the first time in more than a decade, the Ankeny wrestlers captured the team title at their own Bob Sharp Invitational on Saturday. The Hawks battled three other squads down to the wire before emerging with a narrow victory. They finished with 211.5 points, just ahead of Norwalk (208), Linn-Mar (Marion) (207) and Indianola (202.5). Ankeny had not … [Read more...] about ‘I knew it would be close’: Hawks edge 3 other teams to claim Bob Sharp crown
Centennial wrestling team struggles to 10th-place finish at Osage Duals
Saturday was a rough day for the Ankeny Centennial wrestling team. With two open weights and some other wrestlers out of the lineup due to injuries, the Jaguars struggled to a 10th-place finish at the Osage Duals. They lost all five of their dual meets, dropping to 10-8 overall on the season. "We wrestled some really good teams, and we wrestled flat," … [Read more...] about Centennial wrestling team struggles to 10th-place finish at Osage Duals
‘We weren’t sure we could pull it off’: Jaguars’ depth pays off in win at Waukee
The Ankeny Centennial wrestling team was without a trio of varsity regulars on Thursday, including a pair of state placewinners in Isaac Bruhl and Max Dhabolt. No worries. The Jaguars relied on their depth to post a 47-22 victory over Waukee in a CIML Conference dual meet at Timberline Middle School. They improved their records to 5-1 in the league and … [Read more...] about ‘We weren’t sure we could pull it off’: Jaguars’ depth pays off in win at Waukee
Ankeny wrestlers romp past depleted Maroons, will host Sharp Invite Saturday
The Ankeny wrestling team tuned up for Saturday's Bob Sharp Invitational with a 62-14 victory over visiting Dowling Catholic on Thursday. The Hawks raised their dual-meet records to 4-2 in the CIML Conference and 10-4 overall. "We knew it was going to be a short night," said Ankeny coach Jack Wignall. "They've got some kids who were out with … [Read more...] about Ankeny wrestlers romp past depleted Maroons, will host Sharp Invite Saturday
Ankeny’s Rathjen claims Mendenhall title, while Jags’ Vandermark earns 100th win
Saturday's Jack Mendenhall Invitational proved to be a memorable tournament for Ankeny wrestler Calvin Rathjen. Ankeny Centennial's Cale Vandermark also enjoyed an historic moment. Rathjen won the 132-pound title to lead the Hawks to a fourth-place finish in the 15-team field, while the Jaguars took sixth behind a runner-up performance at 120 from … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Rathjen claims Mendenhall title, while Jags’ Vandermark earns 100th win
No. 1 S.E. Polk completes dominant win over Ankeny matmen before empty gym
Emotions were running high on Thursday night as two of the state's top wrestling teams in Class 3A collided in a CIML Conference dual at the Ankeny High School gym. The final six matches of top-ranked Southeast Polk's dominant win over No. 4 Ankeny were contested before an empty gym after the referee ejected the entire crowd due to some unruly fans and … [Read more...] about No. 1 S.E. Polk completes dominant win over Ankeny matmen before empty gym
‘That should do a lot for his confidence’: Keller’s pin seals Jaguars’ win at Dowling
After losing four of the first five matches, the Ankeny Centennial wrestlers won seven of the next eight bouts and posted a 45-33 victory at Dowling Catholic on Thursday. The sixth-ranked Jaguars raised their records to 4-1 in the CIML Conference and 9-3 overall, but coach Jay Groth still had some concerns after the meet. "We need to continue to not … [Read more...] about ‘That should do a lot for his confidence’: Keller’s pin seals Jaguars’ win at Dowling
Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Isaac Bruhl, Ankeny Centennial wrestling
Senior Isaac Bruhl has helped the sixth-ranked Ankeny Centennial wrestling team to an 8-3 record, including a 3-1 mark in the CIML Conference. The fourth-ranked Bruhl won all four of his matches on Saturday at the Valley Duals, including a 9-4 decision over No. 5 Elijah Blewitt of Indianola. He also recorded two pins and a technical fall at 150 pounds … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Isaac Bruhl, Ankeny Centennial wrestling
‘We’ve got a lot of work to do’: Centennial wrestlers post 2-2 record at Valley Duals
Eight Ankeny Centennial wrestlers won at least three matches on the day as the Jaguars went 2-2 overall Saturday at the Valley Duals. Sixth-ranked Centennial opened the tournament with a 54-21 win over Valley that raised its record to 3-1 in the CIML Conference. The Jaguars began that dual with seven consecutive victories, including falls in the first six … [Read more...] about ‘We’ve got a lot of work to do’: Centennial wrestlers post 2-2 record at Valley Duals
Ankeny wrestlers defeat Central Decatur, Centerville to raise their dual record to 9-3
The fourth-ranked Ankeny wrestling team bounced back from Thursday's loss to visiting Johnston with a pair of non-conference victories Saturday on its home mat. The Hawks rolled to a 61-12 win over Central Decatur, then followed with a 59-8 triumph over Centerville. They raised their overall dual record to 9-3. "We knew these two teams didn't have a … [Read more...] about Ankeny wrestlers defeat Central Decatur, Centerville to raise their dual record to 9-3