In the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by Coldwell Banker Mid-America, publisher Dan Holm recaps the girls' state wrestling tournament with Ankeny coach Dustin Roland and freshman Hayden Bratland and previews the final two weeks of the boys' season with Ankeny assistant coach Austin Anderson and Ankeny Centennial coach Jay … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 248
Wrestling
Ankeny girls finish 7th at state behind placewinners McGrew, Bratland, Bockes
It was a memorable state tournament for the Ankeny girls' wrestling team. Ankeny placed seventh in the two-day event that concluded on Friday night at Xtream Arena in Coralville, finishing with 86 points. The team had placed 40th a year ago in its inaugural season. "I think it is absolutely amazing to have seen our program grow so much in one year," … [Read more...] about Ankeny girls finish 7th at state behind placewinners McGrew, Bratland, Bockes
Ankeny girls advance 2 wrestlers to semifinals, sit in 4th place at state meet
Ankeny's Hayden Bratland and Haylee McGrew are both headed to the semifinals of the girls' state wrestling tournament on Friday. Bratland and McGrew each won three matches on Thursday at Xtream Arena in Coralville, helping Ankeny move into fourth place heading into the final day of the meet. "Up and down, it was an emotional day. But we ended with some … [Read more...] about Ankeny girls advance 2 wrestlers to semifinals, sit in 4th place at state meet
Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Dana Cleveland, Ankeny girls’ wrestling
Senior Dana Cleveland is one of eight state qualifiers for the Ankeny girls' wrestling team. She is ranked fourth at 145 pounds with a 37-1 record. The state tournament will be held on Thursday and Friday at Xtream Arena in Coralville. Cleveland, who placed fourth at 135 last year, will meet Annabelle Stelpflug of Iowa City High in her opening … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Dana Cleveland, Ankeny girls’ wrestling
Cleveland, Bratland claim titles, lead Ankeny to overall crown at super regional
For the second straight year, the Ankeny girls' wrestling team has qualified eight competitors for the state tournament. Ankeny easily won a super regional meet on Friday at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines. The team racked up 277 points, 100 more than runner-up Dallas Center-Grimes. Ankeny crowned two individual champions and had three other … [Read more...] about Cleveland, Bratland claim titles, lead Ankeny to overall crown at super regional