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Ankeny Fanatic announces its all-time Ankeny wrestling team

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Ankeny's Caleb Rathjen, shown here during the state tournament in February at Wells Fargo Arena, has won two Class 3A titles and compiled a 104-4 record in the first three years of his high school career. The Iowa recruit has been named the co-captain of Ankeny Fanatic's all-time Ankeny wrestling team along with Jason Smith, who is a member of the Iowa High … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic announces its all-time Ankeny wrestling team

Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 84

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Check out the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by the Ankeny office of Iowa Realty. Ankeny boys' swimming coach Justin Crouch and four-time state champion Trent Frandson stopped by to discuss the Hawks' runner-up finish in the state meet with Ankeny Fanatic publisher Dan Holm, who also recapped the state wrestling tournament with … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 84

Rathjen dominates, becomes Ankeny’s fourth two-time state champion

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Ankeny's Caleb Rathjen controls Dreyzon Phillips of Fort Dodge during the 138-pound title match in the Class 3A state tournament on Saturday night at Wells Fargo Arena. Rathjen posted a 17-6 major decision to capture his second straight crown. (Photo by Dan Holm) Ankeny's Caleb Rathjen doesn't want to just win state titles. He also wants to dominate … [Read more...] about Rathjen dominates, becomes Ankeny’s fourth two-time state champion

BLOODY GOOD: Ankeny’s Rathjen claims 2nd straight state wrestling crown

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Ankeny's Caleb Rathjen stands atop the awards podium after winning his second straight state wrestling title on Saturday night at Wells Fargo Arena. He posted a 17-6 major decision over Dreyzon Phillips of Fort Dodge (left) to capture the Class 3A 138-pound crown. (Photo by Dan Holm) Ankeny junior Caleb Rathjen captured his second straight state wrestling … [Read more...] about BLOODY GOOD: Ankeny’s Rathjen claims 2nd straight state wrestling crown