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
Wrestling
Rathjen places 4th at UWW Junior World team trials, earns all-American honors
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
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
Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 126
Publisher Dan Holm recaps state wrestling and previews the girls' state basketball tournament in the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by Coldwell Banker Mid-America. State champion Trever Anderson and Cael Cox of Ankeny joined Carter Cahill of Ankeny Centennial for the wrestling portion of the podcast, then Centennial coach Scott … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 126
Blimpie Sub of the Week: Isaac O’Toole, Ankeny wrestling
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