Despite being less than full strength, the Ankeny Centennial wrestling team opened its season on Tuesday with a pair of victories at State Center. The Jaguars posted a 49-30 win over host West Marshall and also defeated Albia, 48-27, in the non-conference double dual meet. "I was happy with how we wrestled," said Centennial coach Jay Groth. "I thought … [Read more...] about Overcoming illnesses, Jaguars open season with wins over W. Marshall, Albia
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Centennial wrestlers return trio of state qualifiers, several other veterans
When the Ankeny Centennial wrestling team opens its season this week, the Jaguars will have some new faces in their lineup. Centennial graduated five state qualifiers from last year's team, including four-time qualifier Jackson Helmkamp and fellow two-time placewinner Carter Cahill. The Jaguars tied for 16th place in Class 3A with 34 points. "The … [Read more...] about Centennial wrestlers return trio of state qualifiers, several other veterans
‘We know who our kids are’: Ankeny wrestlers enter season with high hopes
A year ago, the Ankeny wrestling team qualified for the Class 3A state duals tournament for the first time since the split into two high schools. Now, the Hawks would like to do it again. This year's state duals tournament has been moved to Feb. 4--the week before the district tournament. It will be held at the Xtream Arena in Coralville. "I am very … [Read more...] about ‘We know who our kids are’: Ankeny wrestlers enter season with high hopes
Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Jace Anderson, Ankeny wrestling
Ankeny junior Jace Anderson placed fourth at 145 pounds in the Class 3A state wrestling tournament on Saturday at Wells Fargo Arena. He finished the season with a 36-8 record. Anderson is a three-time state qualifier and a two-time placewinner for the Hawks. He took seventh at 138 as a sophomore. Here is some inside info on Anderson: Congratulations … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Jace Anderson, Ankeny wrestling
‘It just didn’t work out’: Anderson’s quest to make history ends with overtime loss
More often than not, Ankeny wrestler Trever Anderson finds a way to come out on top. On Saturday night at Wells Fargo Arena, Anderson was looking to become the first three-time state champion in school history. But for one of the few times in his high school career, he couldn't find the answers he needed. Top-ranked Carter Freeman of Waukee … [Read more...] about ‘It just didn’t work out’: Anderson’s quest to make history ends with overtime loss
Anderson earns shot at 3rd title; Hawks, Jaguars combine for 7 placewinners
Trever Anderson is one win away from becoming the first three-time state wrestling champion in Ankeny High School history. The second-ranked Anderson defeated No. 3 Cale Seaton of Iowa City High, 3-1, in overtime in the 120-pound semifinals of the Class 3A state tournament on Friday night at Wells Fargo Arena. He got the winning takedown about 30 seconds … [Read more...] about Anderson earns shot at 3rd title; Hawks, Jaguars combine for 7 placewinners
Anderson moves closer to 3rd title; Bruhl, Helmkamp also advance to semifinals
Two-time state champion Trever Anderson of Ankeny has advanced to the semifinals of the Class 3A state wrestling tournament along with the Ankeny Centennial duo of Lucas Bruhl and Jackson Helmkamp. The second-ranked Anderson posted a 15-4 major decision over No. 12 Braxten Westendorf of Waverly-Shell Rock in the quarterfinals at 120 pounds on Friday … [Read more...] about Anderson moves closer to 3rd title; Bruhl, Helmkamp also advance to semifinals
Five Hawk matmen, Centennial trio advance to Friday’s quarterfinals
Eighth-ranked Ankeny advanced five wrestlers into Friday's quarterfinals in the Class 3A state tournament at Wells Fargo Arena. Crosstown rival Ankeny Centennial advanced three of its wrestlers into the quarterfinals. The Jaguars also have senior Cael Wiener alive in the consolation bracket. Both Ankeny and Centennial entered the tournament with seven … [Read more...] about Five Hawk matmen, Centennial trio advance to Friday’s quarterfinals
Anderson seeks 3rd state title, could avenge his only loss in Saturday’s finals
While Ankeny wrestler Trever Anderson won't achieve his goal of going undefeated this season, he could still avenge his only loss while capturing a third state title on Saturday night at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines. Anderson, who is ranked second at 120 pounds in Class 3A, boasts a 34-1 record after winning both of his matches during the state duals … [Read more...] about Anderson seeks 3rd state title, could avenge his only loss in Saturday’s finals
Hawk wrestlers earn 6th-place finish at Class 3A state duals tournament
The Ankeny wrestling team was hoping to take its best shot against top-seeded Waverly-Shell Rock in the semifinals of the Class 3A state duals tournament on Wednesday. To do that, though, the fifth-seeded Hawks needed to get past No. 4 Linn-Mar (Marion) in the tournament's opening round at Wells Fargo Arena. Unfortunately, Ankeny came up a little … [Read more...] about Hawk wrestlers earn 6th-place finish at Class 3A state duals tournament
‘We’re going to get it done’: Ankeny wrestlers looking to win state duals title
The Ankeny wrestling team isn't satisfied with just making it to the Class 3A state duals tournament. The Hawks want to win a trophy. "We have talked all year about winning state duals, and we have a really good team from top to bottom," said Ankeny coach Jack Wignall. "We're going to go there and wrestle our best guys, and we're going to get it … [Read more...] about ‘We’re going to get it done’: Ankeny wrestlers looking to win state duals title
Hawks capture district crown; Runner-up Jags match Ankeny with 7 state qualifiers
Saturday's Class 3A district wrestling tournament at Fort Dodge featured nine matches between Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial grapplers. The team title also came down to a battle between the crosstown rivals. In the end, eighth-ranked Ankeny captured the overall crown with 220 points, even though Centennial went 5-4 in its head-to-head matches against the … [Read more...] about Hawks capture district crown; Runner-up Jags match Ankeny with 7 state qualifiers
ON TO STATE: Hawk matmen qualify for duals tournament for first time since 2013
The Ankeny wrestling program has made tremendous strides under coach Jack Wignall in the last few years. The Hawks placed fifth in the Class 3A state tournament last season. It was their highest finish under Wignall, who took over the program in 2013. There was one goal, however, that Ankeny had yet to reach under Wignall. The Hawks had never qualified … [Read more...] about ON TO STATE: Hawk matmen qualify for duals tournament for first time since 2013
Hawks advance to state duals tourney; Jaguars ousted by Waukee Northwest
The Ankeny wrestling team is headed to the state duals tournament for the first time since the split into two high schools. The Hawks, who are fourth in the Iowa Wrestling Coaches Association Class 3A dual team rankings, posted a 39-25 victory over No. 19 Urbandale in a regional final on Wednesday at Ankeny. They raised their record to 16-2 on the … [Read more...] about Hawks advance to state duals tourney; Jaguars ousted by Waukee Northwest
Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Ben Hansen, Ankeny wrestling
Sophomore Ben Hansen has helped the eighth-ranked Ankeny wrestling team to a 15-2 dual-meet record. He is ranked sixth at 126 pounds in Class 3A with a 25-6 mark. Hansen placed second in the CIML Invitational on Friday at Johnston, where he helped the Hawks to a third-place finish in the 18-team field. He reached the finals before losing by a technical … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Ben Hansen, Ankeny wrestling
Hawks place 3rd, Jaguars finish 4th in final year of CIML’s 18-team tournament
As the wrestling season heads into the home stretch, both Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial are sitting in good positions. The two teams earned top-four finishes in the CIML Invitational on Friday at Johnston. This was the final year of the 18-team tournament before the CIML splits into two conferences next year. Eighth-ranked Ankeny placed third with 174 … [Read more...] about Hawks place 3rd, Jaguars finish 4th in final year of CIML’s 18-team tournament
Hawks roll past Marshalltown, will head to Johnston for CIML Invite on Friday
The Ankeny wrestling team tuned up for Friday's CIML Invitational by romping to a 66-12 victory over visiting Marshalltown on Thursday. The eighth-ranked Hawks won 12 of the 14 matches and had eight falls. They finished 6-0 in the CIML Iowa Conference and improved their overall dual-meet record to 15-2. Heavyweight Joe Kingston opened the meet by … [Read more...] about Hawks roll past Marshalltown, will head to Johnston for CIML Invite on Friday
Centennial, Ankeny girls achieve success on wrestling mat, look ahead to future
It was a good weekend for the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial female wrestlers. The future for the sport of girls' wrestling looks even brighter. While both Ankeny schools had some competitors in the girls' state tournament, the Iowa Girls' High School Athletic Union announced prior to the start of the championship round that it will begin sanctioning … [Read more...] about Centennial, Ankeny girls achieve success on wrestling mat, look ahead to future
Ankeny wrestlers capture Dave Ewing Duals crown for 3rd consecutive year
After more than a week off, the Ankeny wrestling team returned to action on Saturday and won the Dave Ewing Duals for the third consecutive year. The eighth-ranked Hawks defeated all five of their opponents to raise their overall record to 14-2. They posted a 43-21 victory over Bondurant-Farrar in what turned out to be the deciding match, then later … [Read more...] about Ankeny wrestlers capture Dave Ewing Duals crown for 3rd consecutive year
Hawk wrestlers romp to 61-13 win over Ames without Wignall, Trever Anderson
The Ankeny wrestling team was hoping to use Thursday's dual meet against visiting Ames as a tune-up for Saturday's Bob Sharp Invitational. That didn't turn out to be the case. The tournament was cancelled due to impending inclement weather, but that didn't stop ninth-ranked Ankeny from rolling to a 61-13 victory over the Little Cyclones in a CIML Iowa … [Read more...] about Hawk wrestlers romp to 61-13 win over Ames without Wignall, Trever Anderson