The Ankeny wrestling team was confident going into Thursday's dual meet against its crosstown rival. But Ankeny coach Jack Wignall made sure that the sixth-ranked Hawks weren't too confident. "You've seen it in football. It's the game within the game," Wignall said. "You just never know, and Jay (Groth) is a good wrestling coach who knows how to win … [Read more...] about ‘We knew we could win this dual’: Hawks beat Jaguars, maintain bragging rights
Jace Anderson
Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Jace Anderson, Ankeny wrestling
Ankeny junior Jace Anderson placed fourth at 145 pounds in the Class 3A state wrestling tournament on Saturday at Wells Fargo Arena. He finished the season with a 36-8 record. Anderson is a three-time state qualifier and a two-time placewinner for the Hawks. He took seventh at 138 as a sophomore. Here is some inside info on Anderson: Congratulations … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Jace Anderson, Ankeny wrestling
‘It just didn’t work out’: Anderson’s quest to make history ends with overtime loss
More often than not, Ankeny wrestler Trever Anderson finds a way to come out on top. On Saturday night at Wells Fargo Arena, Anderson was looking to become the first three-time state champion in school history. But for one of the few times in his high school career, he couldn't find the answers he needed. Top-ranked Carter Freeman of Waukee … [Read more...] about ‘It just didn’t work out’: Anderson’s quest to make history ends with overtime loss
Anderson earns shot at 3rd title; Hawks, Jaguars combine for 7 placewinners
Trever Anderson is one win away from becoming the first three-time state wrestling champion in Ankeny High School history. The second-ranked Anderson defeated No. 3 Cale Seaton of Iowa City High, 3-1, in overtime in the 120-pound semifinals of the Class 3A state tournament on Friday night at Wells Fargo Arena. He got the winning takedown about 30 seconds … [Read more...] about Anderson earns shot at 3rd title; Hawks, Jaguars combine for 7 placewinners
‘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