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‘Our kids wrestled hard’: Hawks notch 5 pins, but drop 33-32 decision to Wolves

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Ankeny wrestling coach Jack Wignall saw some progress from his team despite a close loss on Tuesday. The 12th-ranked Hawks dropped a 33-32 decision to No. 6 Waukee Northwest in a CIML Conference dual meet at Southview Middle School. The Wolves got a pin from Abe Parker at 190 pounds to close out the meet. "It was pretty close," said Ankeny coach Jack … [Read more...] about ‘Our kids wrestled hard’: Hawks notch 5 pins, but drop 33-32 decision to Wolves

Regional dual assignments announced: Jags to host, while Ankeny faces Valley

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The regional dual wrestling assignments have been announced by the Iowa High School Athletic Association. Fifth-ranked Ankeny Centennial will host a regional dual on Tuesday, Jan. 30. No. 11 Johnston will face No. 21 Cedar Rapids Xavier in the opening round at 6 p.m., with the winner to then face Centennial for the right to advance to the state duals on … [Read more...] about Regional dual assignments announced: Jags to host, while Ankeny faces Valley

‘This is the match I have wanted all year’: Bruhl defeats Diaz to win Winger crown

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Ankeny Centennial's Lucas Bruhl has been waiting 11 months for another opportunity to wrestle Waverly-Shell Rock's Bas Diaz. He didn't let his chance go to waste. The second-ranked Bruhl posted a 3-1 decision over the No. 1 Diaz to win the 150-pound title in the Ed Winger Classic on Saturday at Urbandale. The senior was named the tournament's most … [Read more...] about ‘This is the match I have wanted all year’: Bruhl defeats Diaz to win Winger crown

No. 10 Bondurant-Farrar tops Ankeny wrestlers in title match at Ewing Duals

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The Ankeny wrestlers placed second among three teams in the Dave Ewing Duals on Saturday at Ankeny. The Hawks opened the tournament with a 67-6 victory over Spencer before falling to Bondurant-Farrar, 48-19, in the championship match. The Bluejays are ranked 10th in Class 3A. Ankeny's overall record dropped to 7-8 on the season. The Hawks won 13 of … [Read more...] about No. 10 Bondurant-Farrar tops Ankeny wrestlers in title match at Ewing Duals

‘We’ve just got to get tougher’: Jaguars suffer their first loss at No. 1 S.E. Polk

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The unbeaten streak came to an end for the Ankeny Centennial wrestlers. The sixth-ranked Jaguars traveled to Southeast Polk on Thursday and dropped a 46-19 decision to the No. 1 Rams, who won 10 of the 14 matches. Centennial's records dropped to 6-1 in the CIML Conference and 17-1 overall. "They've got a good team," Centennial coach Jay Groth said … [Read more...] about ‘We’ve just got to get tougher’: Jaguars suffer their first loss at No. 1 S.E. Polk

‘I feel like we’re getting better’: Hawks romp past Urbandale on Senior Night

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It was a memorable Senior Night for Ben Hansen and the Ankeny wrestlers. The fourth-ranked Hansen won by a technical fall at 144 pounds to help the Hawks to a 57-15 victory over visiting Urbandale on Thursday. He was honored after his match for earning his 100th career win earlier this season. "It was especially nice doing it in the home gym," said … [Read more...] about ‘I feel like we’re getting better’: Hawks romp past Urbandale on Senior Night

Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Max Dhabolt, Centennial wrestling

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Freshman Max Dhabolt has helped the eighth-ranked Ankeny Centennial wrestling team to a 17-0 record, including a 6-0 mark in the CIML Conference. He has compiled a 22-1 record at 144 pounds. Ranked fifth at his weight in Class 3A, Dhabolt posted a 13-6 decision over No. 4 Ben Hansen of Ankeny in overtime during a dual meet on Thursday at Centennial. … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Max Dhabolt, Centennial wrestling

‘They were really motivated’: Centennial wrestlers end losing streak to Ankeny

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The seniors on the Ankeny Centennial wrestling team were highly motivated for Thursday's dual meet against visiting Ankeny. The eighth-ranked Jaguars won nine of the 14 matches and recorded five falls en route to a 42-17 victory--their first over Ankeny since the 2019-20 season. "There was definitely some talk amongst the seniors who were saying, 'Hey, … [Read more...] about ‘They were really motivated’: Centennial wrestlers end losing streak to Ankeny

‘The guys did some good things’: Jaguars rack up 24 pins, win title at Norwalk Duals

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Racking up 24 pins along the way, the Ankeny Centennial wrestlers easily defeated three opponents on Saturday to win the Norwalk Duals. The Jaguars recorded 12 falls in a 72-9 win over Knoxville. They had seven more pins in a 69-10 victory over Cedar Rapids Washington, then followed with five more in a 47-21 triumph over Norwalk in the championship … [Read more...] about ‘The guys did some good things’: Jaguars rack up 24 pins, win title at Norwalk Duals

Folkers captures individual title, leads Hawks to tie for 5th at Mendenhall Invite

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Ankeny wrestler Truman Folkers only needed to win two matches on Saturday to capture an individual title in the Jack Mendenhall Invitational at Ames. Folkers led his squad to a tie for fifth place in the 13-team field. Both Ankeny and Cedar Rapids Prairie finished with 138 points. Fort Dodge won the tournament with 195 points. Indianola was second with … [Read more...] about Folkers captures individual title, leads Hawks to tie for 5th at Mendenhall Invite

Centennial wrestlers knock off No. 5 Johnston on Max Dhabolt’s technical fall

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Thursday's dual meet at Johnston came down to the final match for the Ankeny Centennial wrestling team. Freshman Max Dhabolt won by a technical fall over Wes Weiford at 144 pounds, 16-0, to give the 10th-ranked Jaguars a 35-30 victory over No. 5 Johnston. "I told Max before he went out on the mat that I don't know if I've ever been more confident … [Read more...] about Centennial wrestlers knock off No. 5 Johnston on Max Dhabolt’s technical fall

‘We knew it was going to be tough’: AHS wrestlers drop 60-6 decision at S.E. Polk

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Ankeny wrestling coach Jack Wignall wasn't looking forward to Thursday's dual meet at top-ranked Southeast Polk. "We knew it was going to be tough, and I think I had more anxiety about that than when we have a dual meet that is fun and close," said Wignall. "They're just really good, and where we're good they're a little bit better." The Rams won 12 of … [Read more...] about ‘We knew it was going to be tough’: AHS wrestlers drop 60-6 decision at S.E. Polk

PIN TO WIN: Hawks record 6 falls, rally from huge deficit to beat No. 12 Carlisle

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The last time the Ankeny wrestlers competed at Carlisle, the Hawks weren't happy with their performance. It was a different story on Thursday. Ankeny, the No. 17 team in the Class 3A dual rankings, recorded six falls and posted a 36-31 victory at No. 12 Carlisle in a non-conference meet. The Hawks evened their overall mark at 5-5. "We were in … [Read more...] about PIN TO WIN: Hawks record 6 falls, rally from huge deficit to beat No. 12 Carlisle

‘We did what we needed to do’: Jaguars top Lewis Central, Valley on Senior Night

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The Ankeny Centennial wrestlers remained unbeaten in dual-meet competition with a pair of victories on Thursday on its Senior Night. The host Jaguars rolled to a 66-6 win over Council Bluffs Lewis Central in a non-conference meet, then followed with a 43-22 triumph over Valley in a CIML Conference dual. They raised their records to 4-0 in the league and … [Read more...] about ‘We did what we needed to do’: Jaguars top Lewis Central, Valley on Senior Night

Hawk wrestlers finish 3-3 at Battle of Waterloo, place 11th among 32 teams

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The Ankeny wrestling team earned an 11th-place finish among 32 squads in the Battle of Waterloo on Friday and Saturday at Young Arena. The Hawks went 2-1 and placed third in Pool D on Friday, then went 1-2 in Pool 3 on Saturday to determine ninth through 12th places. They are now 4-5 overall heading into Thursday's non-conference dual meet at 10th-ranked … [Read more...] about Hawk wrestlers finish 3-3 at Battle of Waterloo, place 11th among 32 teams

Centennial wrestlers crown 3 champs, place 2nd overall at Don Miller Invite

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The Ankeny Centennial wrestlers crowned three individual champions and placed second overall in the Don Miller Invitational on Saturday at Fort Dodge. The Jaguars racked up 230.5 points in the 10-team tournament. Third-ranked Fort Dodge scored 243.5 points to defend its title. "We were missing two state placewinners in our lineup (Lucas and Isaac … [Read more...] about Centennial wrestlers crown 3 champs, place 2nd overall at Don Miller Invite

Centennial wrestlers rack up 9 falls, romp to 67-11 victory over Dowling Catholic

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Ankeny Centennial wrestling coach Jay Groth felt pretty good about his team's chances heading into Thursday's dual meet against visiting Dowling Catholic. The Jaguars backed up his confidence by winning 12 of the 14 matches and rolling to a 67-11 victory. "We wrestled well," said Groth. "I've been doing this a long time and I always go through the … [Read more...] about Centennial wrestlers rack up 9 falls, romp to 67-11 victory over Dowling Catholic

Hawk wrestlers drop 39-33 decision at Johnston, will head to Battle of Waterloo

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The Ankeny wrestling team is still a work in progress. That's why coach Jack Wignall wasn't too concerned about the Hawks' 39-33 loss at Johnston in a CIML Conference dual meet on Thursday. "We feel pretty good about where we're at," said Wignall. "If we get a couple of our guys back in January, I think we'll be OK." The Dragons won seven of the … [Read more...] about Hawk wrestlers drop 39-33 decision at Johnston, will head to Battle of Waterloo

Depleted Ankeny wrestlers finish in 10th place at Frank Baltzley Invitational

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Due to some illnesses, the Ankeny wrestling team entered Saturday's Frank Baltzley Invitational at Johnston with a depleted lineup. The Hawks competed without two of their five ranked wrestlers, including second-ranked Ben Hansen at 144 pounds. Hansen has been sick all week, although he did record a pin on Thursday to help his team to a win over … [Read more...] about Depleted Ankeny wrestlers finish in 10th place at Frank Baltzley Invitational