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Ankeny’s Rathjen places 4th at Cadet freestyle world team trials

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Ankeny's Caleb Rathjen, shown here during action from the state tournament in February, placed fourth at 60 kilos (132 pounds) in the Cadet freestyle world team trials this weekend at Akron, Ohio. (Photo by Dan Holm) Caleb Rathjen proved once again this weekend that he belongs on the national wrestling stage. The Ankeny High School junior-to-be placed … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Rathjen places 4th at Cadet freestyle world team trials

Centennial’s Owens to join ISU wrestling program as preferred walk-on

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Ankeny Centennial's Eric Owens tries to pin Bettendorf's Logan Adamson during the quarterfinals of the Class 3A state duals tournament on Feb. 13 at Wells Fargo Arena. (Photo by Dan Holm) Eric Owens celebrated his birthday on Wednesday night with a trip to Hickory Park. In the next few years, the Ankeny Centennial senior will have plenty of … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Owens to join ISU wrestling program as preferred walk-on

Anderson, Rathjen drop overtime matches in War at West Gym

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Trever Anderson of Ankeny (top) battles Marcel Lopez of New London during the War at West Gym on Saturday in Cedar Falls. Lopez posted a 6-4 decision in triple overtime to help Team Red to a 32-10 victory over Team Blue. (Photo courtesy of Jackie Frisk) Ankeny wrestling standouts Trever Anderson and Caleb Rathjen both participated in the War at West Gym … [Read more...] about Anderson, Rathjen drop overtime matches in War at West Gym

SOLID GOLD: Ankeny’s Rathjen, Anderson capture state wrestling titles

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Ankeny's Caleb Rathjen stands atop the awards podium after winning the 126-pound title in the Class 3A state tournament on Saturday at Wells Fargo Arena. He posted a 3-2 decision over Valley's Nick Oldham. (Photo by Dan Holm) Ankeny wrestling coach Jack Wignall waited six years to crown his first individual state champion. He only had to wait about 30 … [Read more...] about SOLID GOLD: Ankeny’s Rathjen, Anderson capture state wrestling titles