Despite the windy conditions, Tuesday's Fred Smith Hawk Relays produced some outstanding performances. In the end, the top six teams in the 11-team field were separated by just 24 points. Indianola and Waukee tied for the team title with 85 points apiece. Ankeny Centennial placed third with 80 points. The Jaguars were followed by North Polk with 68 … [Read more...] about Jaguars place 3rd overall at Hawk Relays; Ankeny boys finish 6th
Cael Cox
Ankeny’s Cox chooses Central College over Simpson, Grand View
Ankeny wrestling standout Cael Cox has committed to Central College. Cox announced his decision via Twitter on Wednesday. "After lots of time and consideration, I'm pumped to announce I will be part of the Central College wrestling team!" Cox tweeted. "This opportunity would not be possible without my family, teammates, and incredible coaches. Go … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Cox chooses Central College over Simpson, Grand View
Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 126
Publisher Dan Holm recaps state wrestling and previews the girls' state basketball tournament in the latest edition of the Ankeny Fanatic weekly podcast sponsored by Coldwell Banker Mid-America. State champion Trever Anderson and Cael Cox of Ankeny joined Carter Cahill of Ankeny Centennial for the wrestling portion of the podcast, then Centennial coach Scott … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Podcast: Episode 126
‘Everyone knew we were capable of this’: Hawk wrestlers move into 4th place
The Ankeny wrestling team has moved into fourth place in the Class 3A state tournament heading into Saturday night's finals. The eighth-ranked Hawks got fourth-place finishes from Cael Cox and Cade Bennethum during the consolation finals on Saturday. Jace Anderson added a seventh-place finish, while Ben Hansen took eighth. Ankeny now has 92.5 points, … [Read more...] about ‘Everyone knew we were capable of this’: Hawk wrestlers move into 4th place
Hawks flex their muscles, move into 5th place in Class 3A team standings
Caleb Rathjen isn't talking to reporters, but he and the rest of the Ankeny wrestlers are doing plenty of talking on the mat. Rathjen and Trever Anderson both advanced to Saturday's championship round, Cael Cox and Cade Bennethum each won consolation matches to earn a top-six finish, and the eighth-ranked Hawks moved into fifth place in the Class 3A state … [Read more...] about Hawks flex their muscles, move into 5th place in Class 3A team standings