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Rathjen wins matchup of top-ranked wrestlers, claims crown at Indianola

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Caleb Rathjen is still working himself into wrestling shape. The Ankeny senior, though, is still dominating his opponents on the mat. Rathjen, a two-time state champion who is ranked No. 1 at 152 pounds in Class 3A, easily captured a title at 160 in the Indianola Invitational on Saturday. He won his first three matches by fall in a combined 2 minutes … [Read more...] about Rathjen wins matchup of top-ranked wrestlers, claims crown at Indianola

Centennial’s Boyle defeats teammate to win title at Don Miller Invitational

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Saturday's Don Miller Invitational featured another dominant performance by the host Fort Dodge wrestlers. The fourth-ranked Dodgers crowned five individual champions and racked up 233 points to win their own tournament for the sixth consecutive time. Thirteen teams competed in the event, including Ankeny Centennial. No. 10 Dowling Catholic placed … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Boyle defeats teammate to win title at Don Miller Invitational

Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Nate Nessa, Ankeny wrestling

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Ankeny junior Nate Nessa placed seventh at 170 pounds in the Indianola wrestling tournament on Saturday. He helped the seventh-ranked Hawks to a fifth-place finish in the seven-team field. Nessa was a backup running back on the state champion Ankeny football team this fall. He rushed 27 times for 249 yards and six touchdowns. Here is some inside info … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Nate Nessa, Ankeny wrestling

Ankeny boys romp past Fort Dodge as 4 players score in double figures

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Bouncing back from its first loss of the season, the Ankeny boys' basketball team romped to an 80-48 victory over visiting Fort Dodge on Friday. The ninth-ranked Hawks, who had lost at Pella on Tuesday, improved to 2-0 in the CIML Iowa Conference and 2-1 overall. The Dodgers dropped to 0-3 on the season, with all three losses coming against league … [Read more...] about Ankeny boys romp past Fort Dodge as 4 players score in double figures

Hawkettes remain unbeaten, gear up for Monday’s showdown at No. 3 Waukee

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The Ankeny girls' basketball team remained unbeaten with a 74-44 victory over visiting Fort Dodge on Friday. The Hawkettes jumped out to a 23-10 lead at the end of the first quarter. They extended the margin to 45-24 at halftime. "I thought we ran in transition very well and did an extremely good job at making the extra pass," said Ankeny coach Dru … [Read more...] about Hawkettes remain unbeaten, gear up for Monday’s showdown at No. 3 Waukee

‘I had a really good feeling about Grand View’: Somers to play for Vikings

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One of the best big-play receivers in the Central Iowa Metropolitan League has decided to stay close to home. Ankeny senior Kade Somers has committed to play for Grand View University, one of the top NAIA programs in the nation. He picked the Vikings over Iowa Western Community College and Morningside. "It was really tough to decide on whether I should … [Read more...] about ‘I had a really good feeling about Grand View’: Somers to play for Vikings

‘We found a way to win’: Centennial boys use late run to hold off Bobcats

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A 14-3 run to close out the game allowed the Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball team to escape with a 72-62 victory at Marshalltown on Friday. The eighth-ranked Jaguars improved to 2-0 in the CIML Iowa Conference and 3-0 overall. Marshalltown's records fell to 0-1 and 0-3. "We played in spurts all night," said Centennial coach Bob Fontana. "We found a … [Read more...] about ‘We found a way to win’: Centennial boys use late run to hold off Bobcats

Jaguars throttle Marshalltown for most lopsided victory in school history

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Nothing could stop the Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball team on Friday night. Marshalltown certainly couldn't. The seventh-ranked Jaguars built a 62-5 halftime lead and rolled to a 98-13 victory at Marshalltown in a CIML Iowa Conference game. It was the most points ever scored by Centennial and the most lopsided win in school history, surpassing the … [Read more...] about Jaguars throttle Marshalltown for most lopsided victory in school history

Ankeny swimmers cruise past Bobcats, but look for more improvement

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The Ankeny boys' swimming team will have plenty of time to work on some things over the holiday break. The top-ranked Hawks cruised to a 117-53 victory at Marshalltown on Thursday, but Ankeny coach Justin Crouch said his team still needs to get better. "I felt like we were prepared for the meet, but we had quite a few errors," Crouch said. "To be … [Read more...] about Ankeny swimmers cruise past Bobcats, but look for more improvement

Fort Dodge builds 19-0 lead en route to 38-31 victory over Hawk wrestlers

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A tough opening week for the Ankeny wrestling team continued on Thursday as the seventh-ranked Hawks suffered a 38-31 loss at No. 4 Fort Dodge in their CIML Iowa Conference opener. Ankeny dropped to 0-2 overall after opening the season with a loss to Cedar Falls on Tuesday. "We didn’t wrestle bad," said Ankeny coach Jack Wignall. "Fort Dodge was just a … [Read more...] about Fort Dodge builds 19-0 lead en route to 38-31 victory over Hawk wrestlers

‘We did not wrestle well as a team’: Jaguars fall to Bluejays, Indians

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The Ankeny Centennial wrestling team fell to 4-2 on the season after losing a pair of dual meets on Thursday at Indianola. The Jaguars suffered a 40-34 defeat to Bondurant-Farrar. They also dropped a 48-25 decision to the host Indians. "We (stunk) tonight," said Centennial coach Jay Groth. "We did not wrestle well as a team." The meet against … [Read more...] about ‘We did not wrestle well as a team’: Jaguars fall to Bluejays, Indians

‘I like everything about Grand View’: Ankeny’s Tetmeyer to bowl for Vikings

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Isabel Tetmeyer has been the top bowler for the Ankeny girls' bowling team ever since she joined the varsity lineup as a freshman. It's no surprise, then, that a slew of college coaches was interested in her. Grand View coach Melody Felton was one of them, and Felton was thrilled when Tetmeyer decided to join the Vikings' program. She signed her letter … [Read more...] about ‘I like everything about Grand View’: Ankeny’s Tetmeyer to bowl for Vikings

Miller replaces longtime friend Smith as Ankeny boys’ tennis coach

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The new head coach of the Ankeny boys' tennis team is already familiar with the Hawks' program. Ron Miller has been hired to replace Steve Smith, who resigned from his position to become the head coach of the Ankeny girls' squad. Miller and Smith are longtime friends. "We've been playing tennis together for about 10 years," Miller said. "Steve … [Read more...] about Miller replaces longtime friend Smith as Ankeny boys’ tennis coach

Bonus points are the difference: Cedar Falls wrestlers edge Ankeny, 34-32

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Despite racking up bonus points in all of its wins, the eighth-ranked Ankeny wrestling team opened its season on Tuesday with a 34-32 loss to visiting Cedar Falls. The Tigers won eight of the 14 matches and had three falls, including one at 152 pounds that sealed the victory. Ankeny got falls from top-ranked Caleb Rathjen at 160 and No. 9 Nate Nessa at … [Read more...] about Bonus points are the difference: Cedar Falls wrestlers edge Ankeny, 34-32

Despite shooting woes, Centennial girls romp to lopsided win over Cardinals

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For the first 3 minutes of Tuesday's game against visiting Newton, the Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball team couldn't find the basket. Thanks to a relentless defensive effort, the Jaguars' slow start proved to be insignificant. Seventh-ranked Centennial rolled to a 60-19 victory in the non-conference game, despite shooting just 36.5 percent from the … [Read more...] about Despite shooting woes, Centennial girls romp to lopsided win over Cardinals

Crews scores 20, Louis adds 14 in Jaguars’ 78-62 victory over Newton

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A 30-point third quarter helped the Ankeny Centennial boys' basketball team pull away for a 78-62 victory over visiting Newton in a non-conference game on Tuesday. The eighth-ranked Jaguars improved to 2-0 on the season. The Cardinals dropped to 3-1. "They were unbeaten," said Centennial coach Bob Fontana. "I'd seen them on tape, and I was impressed … [Read more...] about Crews scores 20, Louis adds 14 in Jaguars’ 78-62 victory over Newton

‘I couldn’t be happier with the way the kids bowled’: Ankeny teams top Dodgers

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Gage Payton and the Ankeny bowling teams enjoyed another good day on Tuesday. Payton bowled a 412 series to lead the Hawks to a victory over visiting Fort Dodge in their CIML Iowa Conference opener at Great Escape. They won the meet by a score of 2,820 to 2,568. The Ankeny girls' squad also prevailed by a score of 2,514 to 2,363. The Hawkettes and … [Read more...] about ‘I couldn’t be happier with the way the kids bowled’: Ankeny teams top Dodgers

Pella boys make 13 3-pointers, hand Hawks their first loss of the season

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Scoring points hasn't been an issue for the Ankeny boys' basketball team in its first two games. Stopping its opponent, though, was a little bit of a problem on Tuesday. The visiting Hawks suffered their first loss as Pella made 13-of-23 3-point shots and remained unbeaten with a 68-64 victory in a non-conference game. "We're scoring about what we … [Read more...] about Pella boys make 13 3-pointers, hand Hawks their first loss of the season

Blimpie Sub of the Week: Olivia Anderson, Centennial girls’ basketball

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Junior forward Olivia Anderson has helped the seventh-ranked Ankeny Centennial girls' basketball team to a 2-0 start. "Olivia is a great teammate and along with her athleticism she brings a lot to our team," said Centennial coach Scott DeJong. "She's a hard worker, a leader and competes hard. We are excited about what she can do as the season … [Read more...] about Blimpie Sub of the Week: Olivia Anderson, Centennial girls’ basketball