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‘It was a very inspiring performance’: Ankeny girls pin loss on Raccoon River

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It hasn't taken long for the Ankeny girls' wrestling program to establish an identity during its inaugural season. It's a team that can overcome some adversity. On Tuesday at Johnston, Ankeny moved a step closer toward the CIML Conference dual-meet title with a 57-24 victory over Raccoon River. Coach Dustin Roland's squad prevailed despite the absence … [Read more...] about ‘It was a very inspiring performance’: Ankeny girls pin loss on Raccoon River

Ankeny girls’ wrestling team posts 5-0 mark, captures Centennial Duals title

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While the Ankeny Centennial wrestling team earned the title at the Centennial Duals on Saturday, the Ankeny girls' wrestling squad was just as dominant on an adjoining mat. Ankeny easily won the girls' portion of the duals tournament, defeating its five opponents by an average margin of 41.6 points. Coach Dustin Roland's team opened with a 51-24 victory … [Read more...] about Ankeny girls’ wrestling team posts 5-0 mark, captures Centennial Duals title

‘Our depth showed in this tournament’: Ankeny girls take 5th at Donnybrook

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The Ankeny girls' wrestling team emerged from the two-day Dan Gable Donnybrook with a fifth-place finish. Even if the girls didn't know it right away. Ankeny racked up 288 points in the prestigious tournament on Thursday and Friday at the Xtream Arena in Coralville. The event featured 30 teams from across the Midwest. Lebanon (Mo.) won the … [Read more...] about ‘Our depth showed in this tournament’: Ankeny girls take 5th at Donnybrook

Ankeny girls roll past Valley for their first dual-meet victory in program history

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It's been a season of firsts for the Ankeny girls' wrestling team. Now, the first-year program has chalked up another milestone. Ankeny recorded six pins, won five other matches by forfeit and rolled to a 72-6 victory over visiting Valley in its CIML Conference opener on Tuesday. It was the first dual-meet win for the team, which improved to 1-2 … [Read more...] about Ankeny girls roll past Valley for their first dual-meet victory in program history

‘We had some great results’: Ankeny girls notch 26 pins at Independence tourney

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Saturday's Independence tournament turned into a pinning extravaganza for the Ankeny girls' wrestling team. Ankeny posted a 28-13 record in the scramble, recording falls in 26 of its 28 victories. "We had some great results," said Ankeny coach Dustin Roland. "Our girls just continue to work on the things that we've been trying to clean up from before. … [Read more...] about ‘We had some great results’: Ankeny girls notch 26 pins at Independence tourney

Ankeny’s JV team competes at Ballard; Varsity prepares for trip to Independence

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With four meets in six days, the Ankeny girls' wrestling team elected to give its junior varsity wrestlers some more experience on Thursday. Ankeny coach Dustin Roland sent his junior varsity squad to Ballard for a scramble. Assistant coach Olivia Willers was proud of the team's effort. "Our girls did well. They keep improving," she said. "They're very … [Read more...] about Ankeny’s JV team competes at Ballard; Varsity prepares for trip to Independence

A PERFECT DOZEN: 12 Ankeny wrestlers finish with 2-0 marks at CIML Scramble

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In just 24 hours, the Ankeny girls' wrestling team showed a tremendous amount of progress. Ankeny competed in the CIML Scramble on Tuesday at Waukee Northwest and went 33-15 overall as a squad. "That was a great record for us," said Ankeny coach Dustin Roland. "I was very proud of the girls' effort tonight compared to (Monday) at Dallas Center-Grimes. … [Read more...] about A PERFECT DOZEN: 12 Ankeny wrestlers finish with 2-0 marks at CIML Scramble

‘We wanted to be a part of history’: Ankeny competes in state’s 1st team dual

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Dustin Roland isn't too concerned about the losses that his Ankeny girls' wrestling team suffered on Monday night. Just being a part of an historic event was all that mattered to the squad's coach. Ankeny opened its inaugural season as a varsity program with a 48-27 loss at Dallas Center-Grimes. The team then dropped a 60-24 decision to Waverly-Shell … [Read more...] about ‘We wanted to be a part of history’: Ankeny competes in state’s 1st team dual

Ankeny girls’ wrestlers to open inaugural season against DC-G, Waverly-Shell Rock

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It's going to be an historic night on Monday at the Dallas Center-Grimes Meadows Gym. Former Ankeny Activities Director Brent Buttjer and the Mustangs will host what is being billed as the first team dual in the state of Iowa for girls' wrestling. Ankeny, Spencer and Waverly-Shell Rock will also compete. The meet will begin at 5:30 p.m. with … [Read more...] about Ankeny girls’ wrestlers to open inaugural season against DC-G, Waverly-Shell Rock

Roland named girls’ wrestling coach for new Ankeny, Centennial program

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Former Des Moines Lincoln wrestling coach Dustin Roland has been named the head coach for the new girls' wrestling program at Ankeny and Ankeny Centennial. Here is a press release from the Ankeny School District announcing the hiring of Roland: Dustin Roland has been named as the head girls wrestling coach for the new girls wrestling program at Ankeny … [Read more...] about Roland named girls’ wrestling coach for new Ankeny, Centennial program