Ankeny Centennial's Jackson Helmkamp battles Beau Thompson of Creston/Orient-Macksburg during the Dallas Center-Grimes Invitational on Dec. 7. Helmkamp won both of his matches on Thursday to help the Jaguars to victories over Ames and Des Moines Roosevelt at Ames. (Photo by Dan Holm) The Ankeny Centennial wrestlers competed in a double dual meet against … [Read more...] about Centennial wrestlers pummel Ames, Roosevelt for pair of lopsided victories
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Blimpie Sub of the Week: Owen Vernon, Ankeny Centennial wrestling
Owen Vernon of the Ankeny Centennial wrestling team is the Ankeny Fanatic Sub of the Week sponsored by Blimpie. He will receive a free meal. (Photo by Dan Holm) Junior Owen Vernon is a member of the Ankeny Centennial wrestling team. He has helped the sixth-ranked Jaguars to a 13-3 dual record. "Owen has filled in at 182 pounds even though he is a … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Owen Vernon, Ankeny Centennial wrestling
Jaguars top Dowling on Senior Night, remain unbeaten in Central Conference
Ankeny Centennial's Michael Witt battles Michael Wunn of Dowling Catholic during the 195-pound match in Thursday's dual meet at Centennial. Witt recorded a fall to help the Jaguars to a 47-26 victory on Senior Night. (Photo by Drue Wolfe) The Ankeny Centennial wrestlers celebrated their Senior Night on Thursday with a 47-26 victory over visiting Dowling … [Read more...] about Jaguars top Dowling on Senior Night, remain unbeaten in Central Conference
Jaguars record 8 falls, romp to 66-9 victory over young Urbandale squad
Ankeny Centennial's Cael Wiener battles Isaiah Smith of Interstate 35 during a 106-pound match at the Dallas Center-Grimes Invitational on Dec. 7. Wiener had one of Centennial's eight falls as the Jaguars rolled to a 66-9 victory over visiting Urbandale on Tuesday. (Photo by Dan Holm) Some of the Ankeny Centennial wrestling team's weaknesses were exposed … [Read more...] about Jaguars record 8 falls, romp to 66-9 victory over young Urbandale squad
Centennial wrestlers finish strong, capture Division VII title at The Clash XVIII
Ankeny Centennial's Ethan Frazier battles Ankeny's Cole Pomrenke during a 195-pound match in a dual meet on Dec. 19 at Ankeny. (Photo by Drue Wolfe) Ankeny Centennial's first trip to one of the Midwest's premier wrestling tournaments featured a slow start and a strong finish. After going 1-2 on Friday in The Clash XVIII at Rochester, Minn., the Jaguars … [Read more...] about Centennial wrestlers finish strong, capture Division VII title at The Clash XVIII