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Anderson wins another title; Ankeny matmen place 2nd at Mendenhall Invite

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The Ankeny wrestling team followed Thursday's victory at Ankeny Centennial with a second-place finish in the Jack Mendenhall Invitational on Saturday at Ames. Indianola won the 17-team tournament with 161 points. The ninth-ranked Hawks finished with 153.5 points, while No. 7 Fort Dodge took third with 137.5. "We're recovering from some kids being out … [Read more...] about Anderson wins another title; Ankeny matmen place 2nd at Mendenhall Invite

‘It’s a pretty good feeling’: Kingston, Hawk matmen top Jags to avenge football loss

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Ankeny heavyweight Joe Kingston hasn't forgotten what happened on the night of Sept. 3. That's when Kingston and the Ankeny football team suffered a 14-7 loss to Ankeny Centennial in what turned out to be one of the biggest upsets during the regular season. Kingston was determined not to let the same thing happen on the wrestling mat. The junior … [Read more...] about ‘It’s a pretty good feeling’: Kingston, Hawk matmen top Jags to avenge football loss

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Trever Anderson, Ankeny wrestling

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Senior Trever Anderson has led the 10th-ranked Ankeny wrestling team to a 7-2 record. The two-time state champion is ranked No. 1 in Class 3A at 120 pounds. Anderson has compiled a 16-0 mark this season. He went 5-0 at the Battle of Waterloo on Dec. 17-18, helping the Hawks to a sixth-place finish in the 32-team tournament. Anderson won an individual … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Trever Anderson, Ankeny wrestling

Ankeny wrestlers post 4-2 mark at Battle of Waterloo, place 6th among 32 teams

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Ankeny wrestling coach Jack Wignall is excited about where his team is at heading into the holiday break. He's even more excited about where the Hawks are headed. Ankeny defeated four of its six opponents and placed sixth overall among 32 squads in the Battle of Waterloo on Friday and Saturday at Young Arena. The 10th-ranked Hawks are now 7-2 on the … [Read more...] about Ankeny wrestlers post 4-2 mark at Battle of Waterloo, place 6th among 32 teams

Hawk matmen adjust their lineup, record 7 pins in 42-38 win at Waukee Northwest

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The Ankeny wrestling coaches devised a strategy to knock off Waukee Northwest in a matchup of two of the state's top teams. It paid off with a 42-38 victory on Thursday at Northwest. "The kids wrestled hard," said Ankeny coach Jack Wignall. "It was really (assistant coach) Austin Anderson's idea to bump some of our guys up a weight. That was the only … [Read more...] about Hawk matmen adjust their lineup, record 7 pins in 42-38 win at Waukee Northwest

Anderson, Hansen claim titles, lead Hawk wrestlers to runner-up finish at Johnston

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Trever Anderson and Ben Hansen each won an individual title to lead the Ankeny wrestling team to a runner-up finish in the Frank Baltzley Invitational on Saturday at Johnston. JJ Maihan and Will Hinrichs each placed second at their respective weights for the seventh-ranked Hawks, who racked up 195 points to finish 10.5 points ahead of third-place … [Read more...] about Anderson, Hansen claim titles, lead Hawk wrestlers to runner-up finish at Johnston

SENIOR NIGHT SUCCESS: Hawk matmen finish strong to defeat Fort Dodge, 42-30

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The Ankeny wrestling team honored its seniors on Thursday night, including Trever Anderson, who was also recognized for earning his 100th career victory last weekend. The seventh-ranked Hawks opened their CIML Iowa Conference dual-meet schedule with a 42-30 triumph over visiting Fort Dodge. They improved their record to 2-0 on the season. "Overall, our … [Read more...] about SENIOR NIGHT SUCCESS: Hawk matmen finish strong to defeat Fort Dodge, 42-30

Anderson captures Donnybrook crown, leads Hawk wrestlers to 11th-place finish

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Ankeny wrestling coach Jack Wignall wanted to challenge his team by entering the Dan Gable Donnybook. The 33-team tournament, which was held on Friday and Saturday at the Coralville XTREAM Arena, featured many of the top wrestlers across the Midwest. Ankeny's Trever Anderson showed that he belongs in that elite group with a dominating performance. … [Read more...] about Anderson captures Donnybrook crown, leads Hawk wrestlers to 11th-place finish

Anderson earns 100th career victory, reaches semifinals at Gable Donnybrook

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Ankeny's Trever Anderson won all three of his matches in the Dan Gable Donnybrook on Friday at Coralville, allowing him to advance to Saturday's semifinals and to reach the 100-victory mark in his prep wrestling career. Anderson, a two-time state champion, was the lone Hawk to go unbeaten on Friday. He is ranked second in Class 3A at 126 pounds, but is … [Read more...] about Anderson earns 100th career victory, reaches semifinals at Gable Donnybrook

Hawk wrestlers win final 6 matches to post 43-29 victory over Valley in opener

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Trever Anderson has waited more than nine months to get back onto the wrestling mat. Now, he'll have to wait a few more hours. The two-time state champion won his first match of the season on Thursday via a forfeit as the seventh-ranked Ankeny wrestling team rallied from a 29-10 deficit to defeat visiting Valley, 43-29, in a non-conference dual … [Read more...] about Hawk wrestlers win final 6 matches to post 43-29 victory over Valley in opener

Two-time champ Anderson among 8 returning state qualifiers for Hawks

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Ankeny wrestler Trever Anderson has a chance to make some history this season. The senior could become the first three-time state champion ever produced by the city of Ankeny. "His goal was to be committed before the season started, and he did that by signing with (coach) Doug Schwab and the Northern Iowa Panthers," said Ankeny coach Jack Wignall. … [Read more...] about Two-time champ Anderson among 8 returning state qualifiers for Hawks

‘I just loved the coaching staff’: Ankeny’s Anderson to wrestle for Northern Iowa

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Two-time state wrestling champion Trever Anderson of Ankeny has made his college plans. Anderson verbally committed to Northern Iowa on Friday. He picked the Panthers over Iowa, Northern Illinois and Edinboro. "It was a tough decision at first because I really liked all the programs that were recruiting me," Anderson said. Anderson boasts a career … [Read more...] about ‘I just loved the coaching staff’: Ankeny’s Anderson to wrestle for Northern Iowa

Ankeny is No. 9 in Class 3A preseason rankings from IAwrestle.com

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The Ankeny wrestling team is ninth in Class 3A in the preseason rankings from IAwrestle.com. The Hawks boast eight ranked individuals, while Ankeny Centennial has six. Ankeny's highest ranked wrestler is two-time state champion Trever Anderson. Anderson, who won the 106-pound title as a freshman in 2019 and the 120-pound crown last season, is ranked … [Read more...] about Ankeny is No. 9 in Class 3A preseason rankings from IAwrestle.com

‘I ended up tearing my labrum in half’: Anderson recovering from surgery

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Two-time state wrestling champion Trever Anderson of Ankeny is recovering from shoulder surgery. Anderson, a junior, underwent surgery on March 29 to repair a torn labrum. "I ended up tearing my labrum in half," Anderson said following Monday's Jag-Hawk soccer game. "So they basically had to reconstruct it." Anderson injured his right shoulder on … [Read more...] about ‘I ended up tearing my labrum in half’: Anderson recovering from surgery

Rathjen places 4th at UWW Junior World team trials, earns all-American honors

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Ankeny wrestler Caleb Rathjen has dropped a few pounds since his runner-up finish in the Class 3A state tournament in February. He's still one of the best wrestlers in the country. Rathjen, who competed at 152 pounds as a senior, placed fourth at 65 kilograms in the UWW Junior World team trials this weekend at Coralville. He cut nearly nine pounds over … [Read more...] about Rathjen places 4th at UWW Junior World team trials, earns all-American honors

Ankeny’s Cox chooses Central College over Simpson, Grand View

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Ankeny wrestling standout Cael Cox has committed to Central College. Cox announced his decision via Twitter on Wednesday. "After lots of time and consideration, I'm pumped to announce I will be part of the Central College wrestling team!" Cox tweeted. "This opportunity would not be possible without my family, teammates, and incredible coaches. Go … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Cox chooses Central College over Simpson, Grand View

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Isaac O’Toole, Ankeny wrestling

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Isaac O'Toole is a member of the Ankeny wrestling team. He helped the Hawks to an 11-6 dual-meet record this season. "Isaac puts the team first," said Ankeny coach Jack Wignall. "He’s a 106-pounder that wrestled 113, but also bumped up to wrestle 120…and he only weighs about 112. Whatever we asked from him, the answer was always, 'Yes!'. "He … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Isaac O’Toole, Ankeny wrestling