Ankeny Centennial's Ben Monroe, a three-time Class 3A state runner-up, has verbally committed to wrestle for Iowa State. He will join the Cyclones' program in the 2020-21 season. (Photo by Dan Holm) There was no reason for Ankeny Centennial wrestler Ben Monroe to put off his college decision any longer. He already knew where he wanted to go. Monroe … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Monroe chooses Iowa State over Wisconsin, Northern Illinois
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Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Eric Owens, Centennial wrestling
Ankeny Centennial's Eric Owens tries for a takedown against Andrew Rohret of Clear Creek-Amana during their quarterfinal match at 145 pounds in the Class 3A state tournament on Friday at Wells Fargo Arena. Owens posted a 3-1 decision and went on to earn a runner-up finish. (Photo by Dan Holm) Senior Eric Owens helped the Ankeny Centennial wrestling team … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Eric Owens, Centennial wrestling
Jaguars earn 3 silver medals, finish 4th overall in Class 3A
Ankeny Centennial's Ben Monroe tries to escape from Dubuque Hempstead's Joe Pins during their 132-pound championship match in the Class 3A state tournament on Saturday at Wells Fargo Arena. Monroe dropped a 4-2 decision. (Photo by Dan Holm) For three days, the Ankeny Centennial wrestlers put themselves in position to capture a team trophy at the Class 3A … [Read more...] about Jaguars earn 3 silver medals, finish 4th overall in Class 3A
Leo places 3rd for Jaguars; Blubaugh takes 7th and Bresson finishes 8th
Ankeny Centennial's Nic Leo battles Will Hoeft of Iowa City West during their quarterfinal match at 182 pounds in the Class 3A state tournament on Friday at Wells Fargo Arena. Leo posted a 7-5 victory in overtime and went on to earn a third-place finish for the Jaguars. (Photo by Dan Holm) The Ankeny Centennial wrestlers are still in contention for a team … [Read more...] about Leo places 3rd for Jaguars; Blubaugh takes 7th and Bresson finishes 8th
‘Great round’ sends Centennial trio into Saturday’s championship matches
Ankeny Centennial's Eric Owens battles Deville Dentis of Des Moines East during their semifinal match at 145 pounds in the Class 3A state tournament on Friday afternoon at Wells Fargo Arena. Owens used a late five-point move to post a 7-4 decision that advanced him to Saturday's finals. (Photo by Dan Holm) Ben Monroe has waited 365 days for another … [Read more...] about ‘Great round’ sends Centennial trio into Saturday’s championship matches