Ankeny Centennial's Isaac Bruhl bounced back from a disappointing loss in a big way. Ankeny's Calvin Rathjen made a similar run through the consolation bracket of the Class 3A state wrestling tournament. The fifth-seeded Bruhl rebounded from a quarterfinal loss on Thursday with four consecutive wins. He posted a 4-2 decision over No. 6 Elijah Blewitt … [Read more...] about Bruhl, Rathjen make impressive runs on bracket’s back side to place 3rd, 4th
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Jaguars move into 8th place, will have 4 placewinners along with Ankeny wrestlers
Ankeny Centennial wrestling coach Jay Groth has vowed to get a tattoo the first time a Jaguar wins an individual state title. Now, it's possible that he might have to get two. Centennial's Cale Vandermark and Max Dhabolt both advanced to Saturday's championship matches by recording technical falls in the semifinal round of the Class 3A tournament on … [Read more...] about Jaguars move into 8th place, will have 4 placewinners along with Ankeny wrestlers
‘I think it motivated us’: Hawks rebound from loss to win Bean-Smith Duals
After a disappointing loss on Thursday, the Ankeny wrestling team bounced back in a big way on Saturday. The seventh-ranked Hawks defeated all five of their opponents to win the Clyde Bean-Brad Smith Duals at Iowa City High. They raised their overall record to 15-5 with a 48-16 victory over No. 14 Clear … [Read more...] about ‘I think it motivated us’: Hawks rebound from loss to win Bean-Smith Duals
Ankeny’s Rathjen claims Mendenhall title, while Jags’ Vandermark earns 100th win
Saturday's Jack Mendenhall Invitational proved to be a memorable tournament for Ankeny wrestler Calvin Rathjen. Ankeny Centennial's Cale Vandermark also enjoyed an historic moment. Rathjen won the 132-pound title to lead the Hawks to a fourth-place finish in the 15-team field, while the Jaguars took sixth behind a runner-up performance at 120 from … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Rathjen claims Mendenhall title, while Jags’ Vandermark earns 100th win