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‘They’re hard to beat’: Centennial wrestlers fall to No. 1 Rams in regular-season finale

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The 21st-ranked Ankeny Centennial wrestling team closed out the regular season on Thursday with a 72-5 loss at No. 1 Southeast Polk. With little at stake and the postseason beginning next week, Centennial coach Jay Groth rested some of his varsity regulars. "There was nothing to gain by having them out there," said Groth. "So we played it pretty close … [Read more...] about ‘They’re hard to beat’: Centennial wrestlers fall to No. 1 Rams in regular-season finale

Watson earns 100th win as Ankeny girls again dominate Pleasantville Duals

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The Ankeny girls' wrestling team closed out the regular season on Monday in record-setting fashion. Coach Dustin Roland's third-ranked squad easily defeated all four of its opponents at the Pleasantville Duals to win the tournament for the third straight year. Ankeny improved to 27-3, breaking the school record for most victories in a season. The … [Read more...] about Watson earns 100th win as Ankeny girls again dominate Pleasantville Duals

Dhabolt drops 4-2 decision to Carlisle’s Miller in matchup of defending champs

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The road to another state title for Ankeny Centennial wrestling star Max Dhabolt won't be an easy one. The top-ranked Dhabolt suffered his first loss of the season on Saturday, dropping a 4-2 decision to No. 2 Jaxon Miller of Carlisle in the 175-pound final at the Ed Winger Invitational in Urbandale. Miller, who won a Class 3A state championship at 165 … [Read more...] about Dhabolt drops 4-2 decision to Carlisle’s Miller in matchup of defending champs

‘Izzy is on a roll!’: Shafer wins title, leads Ankeny girls to 4th-place finish at tourney

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Isabelle Shafer won an individual title at 110 pounds to lead the Ankeny girls' wrestling team to a fourth-place finish among 20 squads in the Colfax-Mingo Invitational on Saturday. Ankeny, the No. 3 team in Class 2A, finished with 120 points. Coach Dustin Roland rested many of his varsity regulars for Friday's regional tournament at Glenwood. "This … [Read more...] about ‘Izzy is on a roll!’: Shafer wins title, leads Ankeny girls to 4th-place finish at tourney

Centennial wrestlers drop 44-28 decision at No. 18 Johnston that could be costly

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A win on the road Thursday likely would have helped the Ankeny Centennial wrestlers move into the final Class 3A dual rankings from the Iowa High School Athletic Association, which is what the Jaguars need in order to qualify for the regional duals. It didn't happen, though, and now Centennial will have to wait for the release of the final rankings on … [Read more...] about Centennial wrestlers drop 44-28 decision at No. 18 Johnston that could be costly

Ankeny girls crown 4 champions, place 2nd overall at CIML Conference Invite

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Despite winning some of the head-to-head battles against top-ranked Raccoon River-Northwest, the No. 3 Ankeny girls' wrestling squad couldn't knock off the defending champions in the CIML Conference Invitational on Tuesday at Waukee Northwest. The host team crowned six individual champs and defended its overall crown by racking up 280 points. Ankeny was … [Read more...] about Ankeny girls crown 4 champions, place 2nd overall at CIML Conference Invite

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Lauren Watson, Ankeny girls’ wrestling

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Junior Lauren Watson won an individual title at 110 pounds to help the Ankeny girls' wrestling team defend its crown in the Bob Sharp Invitational on Friday at Ankeny. The fifth-ranked Watson advanced to the final with a 12-9 decision over No. 3 Aubrey Hoveland of Mason City before pinning Alyssa Wheeler of Carroll in 3 minutes 8 seconds to raise her record … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Lauren Watson, Ankeny girls’ wrestling

Dhabolt returns to Centennial lineup, helps Jags post 3-3 mark at Osage Duals

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After dropping its first three duals on Saturday, the Ankeny Centennial wrestling team rebounded with a trio of victories at the Osage Duals to finish the day with a .500 mark. The Jaguars are now 6-11 on the season. "I was pleased that after losing the first three we didn't get down on ourselves and let that negative momentum drag us down," said … [Read more...] about Dhabolt returns to Centennial lineup, helps Jags post 3-3 mark at Osage Duals

Ankeny girls defend Sharp crown behind individual champs Watson, Kruse, Krah

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With three weeks left to go in the season, the Ankeny girls' wrestling team appears to be peaking at the right time. Tenth-ranked Ankeny advanced nine wrestlers to the finals and crowned three individual champs while defending its team title in the Bob Sharp Invitational on Friday at Ankeny. Coach Dustin Roland's squad racked up 224 points to finish 22.5 … [Read more...] about Ankeny girls defend Sharp crown behind individual champs Watson, Kruse, Krah

‘It was a fun time’: Vandermark’s technical fall seals Jaguars’ victory on Senior Night

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Ankeny Centennial's Cale Vandermark stepped onto his home wrestling mat Thursday for the final time. The three-time state placewinner will never forget his Senior Night. Vandermark sealed the Jaguars' 41-36 victory over 21st-ranked Waukee with a technical fall over Koye Gericke at 126 pounds. He racked up several takedowns before closing out the 23-7 … [Read more...] about ‘It was a fun time’: Vandermark’s technical fall seals Jaguars’ victory on Senior Night

‘Tonight was a total team effort’: Ankeny girls defeat S.E. Polk on Senior Night

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It was an unforgettable Senior Night for the Ankeny girls' wrestling team. Ankeny posted a 43-36 victory over visiting Southeast Polk on Tuesday at Ankeny Centennial, avenging last year's 52-30 loss to the Rams. Coach Dustin Roland's team improved to 3-1 in the CIML Conference and 23-3 overall. Ankeny tied the program record of 23 wins that was set in … [Read more...] about ‘Tonight was a total team effort’: Ankeny girls defeat S.E. Polk on Senior Night

Rathjen leads Hawks to 5th-place finish at Mendenhall Invite; Centennial takes 9th

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Both the Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial wrestling teams had multiple placewinners in the Jack Mendenhall Invitational on Saturday at Ames. The Hawks placed fifth in the 15-team field with 141.5 points. They had nine top-eight finishers. Centennial, meanwhile, took ninth with 83.5 points. The Jaguars had six placewinners. "We didn't bring a full group, … [Read more...] about Rathjen leads Hawks to 5th-place finish at Mendenhall Invite; Centennial takes 9th

‘We had a really good day’: Ankeny girls win Ogden Invite behind Watson, Krah

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Lauren Watson and Jammie Krah each defended their individual titles on Saturday to lead the Ankeny girls' wrestling team to the championship of the Ogden Invitational. Ankeny racked up 221 points, 30.5 more than defending champion Osage. Coach Dustin Roland's team had finished 22 points behind Osage at last year's tournament. "We had a really good … [Read more...] about ‘We had a really good day’: Ankeny girls win Ogden Invite behind Watson, Krah

Ankeny girls’ wrestling squad improves to 22-3 with wins over Oskaloosa, DC-Grimes

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Despite resting many of its varsity regulars, the Ankeny girls' wrestling team posted a pair of victories on Thursday in a double dual meet at Oskaloosa. Ankeny rolled to a 46-21 win over the host Indians. Coach Dustin Roland's team also defeated Dallas Center-Grimes, 42-36. It was Ankeny's second triumph over Dallas Center-Grimes this season. The … [Read more...] about Ankeny girls’ wrestling squad improves to 22-3 with wins over Oskaloosa, DC-Grimes

Jaguars post 47-24 win over Oskaloosa, but drop 50-26 decision to DC-Grimes

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The Ankeny Centennial wrestling team came away with a split on Thursday in a double dual meet at Oskaloosa. The Jaguars posted a 47-24 victory over the host Indians, but they dropped a 50-26 decision to Dallas Center-Grimes. Coach Jay Groth's team is now 2-8 on the season. Centennial won nine of the 14 matches against Oskaloosa. Cameron Moeckly at 113 … [Read more...] about Jaguars post 47-24 win over Oskaloosa, but drop 50-26 decision to DC-Grimes

Bogseth’s win seals Jaguars’ victory over Clear Creek Amana at Dion Cobb Duals

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The Ankeny Centennial wrestlers finished with a 1-3 record in the Dion Cobb Duals on Saturday at Valley. The Jaguars' lone win came against Clear Creek Amana, 39-37, in their third dual of the day. Brandon Bogseth posted an 11-1 major decision over Dylan Schrock at 215 pounds to seal the victory, giving Centennial a 39-31 lead with just one match … [Read more...] about Bogseth’s win seals Jaguars’ victory over Clear Creek Amana at Dion Cobb Duals

‘This was a great event’: Ankeny girls fall to RR-NW in title match at Border Brawl

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The Ankeny girls' wrestling team advanced to the championship match of the Border Brawl on Saturday before running into a familiar foe in the gym at Council Bluffs Lewis Central. Ankeny defeated its first four opponents in the dual tournament to earn another shot at Raccoon River-Northwest, setting up a rematch of the top two finishers at last year's … [Read more...] about ‘This was a great event’: Ankeny girls fall to RR-NW in title match at Border Brawl

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Ethan Sodergren, Ankeny Centennial wrestling

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Junior Ethan Sodergren went 3-1 for the Ankeny Centennial wrestlers in the Dion Cobb Duals on Saturday at Valley. He is now 8-2 on the season. Sodergren had two pins and a technical fall on the day. He pinned Clear Creek-Amana's Robert Hatcher in just 17 seconds at 150 pounds, helping his team to a 39-37 win over the Clippers. Here is some inside info … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Ethan Sodergren, Ankeny Centennial wrestling