Senior Derek Anderson has compiled a 12-6 record this season for the sixth-ranked Ankeny wrestling team. Anderson placed sixth at 138 pounds in the CIML Invitational on Friday at Southeast Polk. He helped the Hawks to a fifth-place finish in the 17-team field. Here is some inside info on Anderson: Were you pleased with your performance at the … [Read more...] about Revive Clinic and Spa Prep of the Week: Derek Anderson, Ankeny wrestling
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Ankeny’s Caleb Rathjen, Spencer Anderson capture district titles, punch ticket to state
After being placed in a tough district, Ankeny advanced only two wrestlers to this week's state tournament at Wells Fargo Arena. Caleb Rathjen at 113 pounds and Spencer Anderson at 132 each won an individual title for the Hawks, who placed fourth among the eight teams in a Class 3A district tournament on Saturday at Waukee. They finished with 171.5 … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s Caleb Rathjen, Spencer Anderson capture district titles, punch ticket to state
Hawk wrestlers rout Roosevelt, then slip past Carlisle
The Ankeny wrestling team closed out the regular season on Thursday with a pair of victories in a double dual meet at Des Moines Roosevelt. The Hawks rolled to a 73-3 win over Roosevelt before posting a 42-32 triumph over Carlisle. They raised their record to 10-8 on the season. "It was a long night," said Ankeny coach Jack Wignall. "Some of our guys … [Read more...] about Hawk wrestlers rout Roosevelt, then slip past Carlisle
Neils captures CIML wrestling title, leads Jaguars to fifth-place finish
Logan Neils made some history on Friday in the CIML Invitational at Southeast Polk. The 160-pound sophomore became the first Ankeny Centennial wrestler in the school's brief history to capture an individual conference title. After pinning his first three opponents, the fifth-ranked Neils posted a 3-0 decision over seventh-ranked Levi Egli of Fort Dodge in … [Read more...] about Neils captures CIML wrestling title, leads Jaguars to fifth-place finish
Centennial edges Hawks in heated rematch at Dave Ewing Duals
The emotions ran high during the Dave Ewing Duals on Saturday at Ankeny High School. The host Hawks collided with crosstown rival Ankeny Centennial for the second time in three days--this time in the fourth round of the eight-team tournament. The rematch of the Jaguars' 43-25 victory on Thursday nearly ended with a brawl. Ankeny's Spencer Anderson … [Read more...] about Centennial edges Hawks in heated rematch at Dave Ewing Duals